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DOWNTOWN JUMP CITY
Beast Boy walked to throw out the trash when he came across his neighbor, an elderly old woman. "Hello Miss. Dupage," Beast Boy said nerviously, she always gave him the creeps with her cold blank eyes
"Is that indecent boy in that apartment," she said in a very raspy voice
"Which indecent boy?" Beast Boy asked
"The one who was banging on your door last night, and woke the entire floor," she said angrily
"How do you know it was a boy?" Beast Boy asked curious
Growling, Miss. Dupage rasped, "You're a Teen Titan, and the only people that come to your apartment are Titans, and the only Titan that could have anything to do with the noise is that new Robin, because of what he did last night," she added
"How do you know about what Robin did?" Beast Boy asked wondering if the evil old woman was really a witch, like he had been suggesting to Raven the past few months.
"Don't you read the paper?" she asked mildly surprised that Beast Boy had no idea the entire city knew about Robin's problems
"No," Beast Boy hated reading, and Raven didn't like reading depressing news, ever since listening to those reports in Gotham, she had isolated herself from the news, only watching when it pertained to her job.
Miss Dupage showed Beast Boy the front page and Beast Boy's jaw dropped. I thought it would be in the gossip section, or just a little blurb, my God they got pictures! Cyborg must be ragging.
"I…I have to go, bye," Beast Boy said as he rushed back to the apartment after buying a copy of the paper from the machine.
"Make sure you get rid of the boy, I don't want to live near that sinner," she rasped at him as he made his way to his apartment
He entered the door to see a confused Raven who watched her husband run as fast as he could into the aparment.
"That's not nice, what will Miss Dupage think if you start running away from her?" Raven said with her trademark smirk
Beast Boy didn't respond to her sarcasm, he just showed her the front page, and saw her eyes widen in shock as well.
"They got a picture!" Raven said stunned as she stared at the picture
"Yeah, lets see its articles," Beast Boy said flipping to the in depth section. He read a little, gave a frown and handed the paper to Raven.
Raven puzzled looked at the articles and saw what bothered him. There were articles hinting that the other Titans also do these things but this was the first time one of them was caught, the most alarming article was the one claiming that perhaps the marriage of Beast Boy and Raven was having a negative impact, because it endorsed teen sex. Raven frowned, we announced we wont have sex until we are both physically ready and that an Azarathian marriage is a companionship, not a marriage for children. Yet it is kind of funny how the newspapers forget about that interview. she fumed in her mind, she reassured Beast Boy,"Don't worry Beast Boy, I am sure some people remember our press conference," She noticed Beast Boy look a little worried becausehe didn't want to be a scape goat
"Yeah, I remember that conference…" Beast Boy remembered how uncomfortable he was, it was the first time two Titans had held a press conference and he felt ackward at how personal the questions were, he also felt upset that people had stopped mourning Robin when the news of the marriage reached the public. It had only been two weeks after the funeral. Starfire had been upset claiming Beast Boy and Raven were desperate for attention. Cyborg, nodded solemnly, not really convinced that explaining themselves would be the only way to stop the dirty rumors spreading.
"What are you guys so stunned about?" Robin asked cautiously as he entered the room. Beast Boy looked very uncomfortable, and hid a newspaper behind his back, Raven also looked unsure of what to do as she just stared
"Should we show him?" Raven asked
"Should we?" Beast Boy said still unsure of what to do
"Show me what?" Robin said sounding a little frustrated at the lack of answers he was getting
"He is bound to find out…" Beast Boy said as he quietly handed Tim Drake the newspaper
"Oh no…" Robin said quietly as he stared at the picture stunned
"We should leave to the Tower before Cyborg sends Starfire to get you," there was no humor in Beast Boy's voice
"Lets go, I can fly, Beast Boy can take you on the moped," Raven said, as she walked out, Beast Boy cleared his throat
"Not a good idea," he said nervously
"What do you mean?" Raven asked slightly iratated
"Well, the apartment chief, Miss Dupage, claimed she didn't want to see Robin, and I don't think the citizens will be cheering if Robin goes driving through the streets," Beast Boy explained
Sighing Raven said, "You know transporting takes a lot of energy, we will have to spend a while at Titans Tower," Raven warned Beast Boy
Beast Boy looked at Robin who was still shaken and was reading the articles, Beast Boy didn't want Tim to go through the mobs that would taunt him. "I know, lets just get there by transporting," Beast Boy told Raven
"Ready Robin?" Raven asked, Robin looked up and nodded his head slowly
A black energy sphere enveloped the three teens and they were transported to Titans Tower.
TITANS TOWER
The three Titans arrived in the living room to see Star, a mess as usual, and Cyborg pacing the room.
Cyborg growled, "What were you thinking!"
"Yes, you have shamed Robin's name even more!" Star screamed enraged
Suddenly Raven was filled with anger and growled at the two of them, "We are a team, we are the Teen Titans, we used to always back each other no matter what decision we made, a mistake or not. Now you are burning your teammate just because of a mistake he made. We forgave the first Robin for all his sins and crimes, we forgave Starfire for almost getting married, we forgave Cyborg for trying to leave the team for personal reasons, you guys forgave me when I briefly was put under my fathers influence, you guys forgave Beast Boy when he succumbed to his animal side, now you are leaving the newest and youngest Titan to face a dangerous uncertain future. I mean we forgave Terra and she tried to kill us, why cant we stand beside our acts and help our newest member!" Raven pleaded to the other two Titans
"I don't care what you say friend Raven, he is an imposter and he deserves to face his problems alone!" Starfire continued, she had been crying again last night
"Starfire! Get yourself together, why do you act like you're the only one mourning Robin's loss, we all have suffered, but we are not letting it take over our lives!" Beast Boy shot at Starfire.
Star looked stunned, how dare he question my mourning, she thought and her eyes turned green in anger and she blew up the wall and glared at Beast Boy with tears streaming down her face.
Robin stared in shock at the scene before them, Beast Boy and Raven defending Robin's case while Cyborg and Starfire continued arguing on letting Robin survive this conflict on his own.
"How about this, keep me suspended for two weeks, then we can discuss my punishment even more when the suspension is done," Robin said not wanting the argument to get even more dirty than it already was.
"I already talked to the mayor, in addition to the two week suspension you have put on your self, you will be fined 80 percent of your pay for the next twelve months, and you will have a permanent Titan escort whenever you leave the Tower, is that understood?" Cyborg told Robin
"You decided his punishment on your own without asking the other Titans?" Raven asked surprised, even Star and Beast Boy were surprised that Cyborg hadn't discussed the punishment with the rest of the team. The Titans had always made these big decisions as a team, whether Robin, or Cyborg was the leader.
"Yes, the mayor needed to know right away what we would do or the press would think we supported or were covering for what Robin did last night," Cyborg explained
"I don't recall the original Robin picking the press over his friends and teammates?" Star said also a little angry at Cyborg's punishment
"I said we would make other decisions as a team," Cyborg continued trying to save some face with his teammate
"You thought we would be light on him didn't you?" Beast Boy accused
"No, I mean yes, look how you defend him," Cyborg shot back
"We didn't say he shouldn't be punished, we said he might not be in this situation if it wasn't for us isolating him from the team," Raven said flatly in monotone
"Guys, stop fighting, the punishment is harsh but necessary, I made a big mistake, but the team shouldn't fight because of it, lets end it right here and not continue this useless argument about the past we cant change," Robin said sounding very down and frustrated
"All right, but don't you ever, ever think we completely forgive you Robin, or this city has, it will take you a long time to get our respect back, or even our trust back," Raven said
Robin nodded solemnly and thought this is going to be a tough couple of weeks
DOWNTOWN JUMP CITY
Raven and Beast Boy arrived late that night, they had a very tough work out session that day, Cy was now over the edge when it came to training, it was the only way he could forget about his problems. The exhausted couple entered the apartment when Beast Boy said, "Look Raven, you have a letter,"
"Huh, a letter? Who would send me a letter?" Raven asked confused, she didn't really know many people who would write her a letter except of course fan mail
"Yeah, from a Mr. Wilson, uh, wonder who that is…" Beast Boy said out loud as he handed her the letter
"Let me see, oh my, he couldn't know," Raven said horrified
"Know what Raven?" Beast Boy asked with concern
Without saying a word Raven handed Beast Boy the letter and Beast Boy read:
Dear Raven,
This letter is a warning to you and the other original Titans, Cyborg, Starfire, and Beast Boy. In three weeks I will target the citizens of Jump City and Robin if you fail to comply with my terms:
Tell Robin and the city of the true nature of Robin's death
Tell Robin and the city of Robin's crimes
Tell Robin and the city all the Titans dark secrets and twisted stories, a good example would be Terra and how she tried to destroy the city
I know all your crimes and what you hide, if you don't confess, if you keep twisting stories, it you keep secrets, the only people who will suffer will be the new Robin and the citizens of Jump City. Believe me, you would rather confess than have them find out
Sincrely,
- Wilson
"I think it's a bluff Raven, I think it's a bluff," Beast Boy said quietly
"Lets hope it is Beast Boy, let us hope it is…" Raven replied also quietly
"Should we tell the other Titans?" Beast Boy asked
"No, lets not alarm anyone, lets first see if it isn't some dirty prank," Raven replied, she was weary of Cyborg going after prank letters and didn't want to waste a few weeks on a fruitless hunt for a random prankster.
"Who is Wilson?" Beast Boy continued puzzled
"I don't know, but I have a feeling it is just a prank," Raven said
Who is Wilson? (oh yeah, to the people who read comics Wilson has no relation to Slade)
Is it a prank, or does it have to do with a big twist in the plot the JAYMAN has just thought of?
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