Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans. But I'm thinking if I did I'd still write Fanfiction just for the fun of it.

Title: Life As We Think We Know It

Summary: Strange visions have been haunting Dick Grayson's sleep, and they've only gotten worse since he met the new girl Kory. He's friend Vic thinks he's just stressed out but could it be that there's more to these dreams then everyone thinks...

Author: Silverflare07

Dedication: To the little voices in my head who will stay awake with me late at night and listen to me as I write this in my head. Cheers to you guys!

Author's Notes: This is going to seem like an AU fic but at the end you'll realize that it's not.

Stuff you need to know:

"Speech"

Thoughts or Dreams

L7

Dick was standing in the center of a dark, slightly foggy room. A single spotlight shone down on him, encasing him in a perfect sphere of light. And it did just that, encase him. He found that when he tried to move beyond the light an invisible barrier stopped him. Not being a big fan of enclosed spaces Dick decided to try and push through whatever was blocking him. He placed his hands against the barrier and pushed...

"... ... glad... ... staying... ... married."

Immediately Dick withdrew his hands. Where had that voice come from? It had sounded just like him but...he hadn't said anything. Shaking off the strange feeling that was creeping into his gut Dick continued to push against the barrier.

"... ... ... did... ... us." This time the voice was feminine and sounded hurt and betrayed.

"... comes to... ... got issues." The voice was masculine but at least it wasn't his.

"... ... best friend... ... evil... ... ...must." It was that same girl's voice and she sounded more betrayed then the last time. It tore Dick's heart out to hear her sound like that but...who was she?

"... ... ... ... unwrinkled!" At least the girl sounded happy this time. Relieved too.

"...think... ... to myself!" It was his voice again and he sounded angry, furious actually.

"... ... ... annihilate them... ... ... you watch..."

The last voice, which was also masculine, made Dick's skin crawl and he suddenly became furious. Throwing his whole weight into it he finally felt his hands slipping through the barrier. Unfortunately they stopped advancing shortly after his wrists. He sighed in frustration and smacked his head against the invisible wall. He looked down and his eyes widened in shock.

...His hands, on the other side of the barrier, were green...

Dick Grayson sat up in bed breathing heavily. He felt extremely shaken up by whatever had woken him. He tried to recall just what that was but the details were vague and he soon gave up. He looked around his room, almost expecting something to be wrong, or out of place.

Nothing was of course. His posters still hung on his walls; he's favorite bands and actors smiling at him. His pile of cloths still sat in the middle of the floor, his backpack and soccer cleats next to them. And his sunglasses were on his nightstand where his clock was bleeding 5:30 into the dark room.

He was going to have to get up in a few minutes anyways so, sighing and stretching, he pulled himself out of bed and exited his room, grabbing the towel that hung limply on his doorknob and headed to the bathroom. He shut the door and shuddered slightly as his bare feet came in contact with the cool tile. He stifled another yawn and turned on the water, adjusting it to his liking before stripping off his boxers and T-shirt and stepping in.

The warm water woke him up and he was able to think a bit clearer. He once again turned his attention to the dream that had plagued him the night before. He cupped his hands, allowing them to gather with water, and tried to recall the dream. But the details were trickling away like the water from his hands. Shaking his head he splashed the water left on his face and finished showering.

He stepped out of the shower and ran the towel over his hair a few times before wrapping it around his waist. He still couldn't shake off the creepy feeling and he frowned. He was Dick Grayson, 18-year-old senior at Jump City High, adopted son of millionaire Bruce Wayne. He was too old to be bothered by silly things like nightmares! Finally pushing it out of his head he walked to his room to dress and forgot about it completely.

L7

Dick pulled his black mustang convertible into one of the many 'student' parking spaces available to seniors. He immediately spotted his friend Garfield Logan leaning against the brick wall next to the door, obviously waiting for someone he knew to arrive. Climbing out of the car he shut the door and waved to Garfield as he ran over to meet him.

"Hey, BB!" BB stood for Beast Boy Garfield's self-acclaimed nickname. It was common knowledge that of the four friends Garfield was the most party wild. He always knew who was holding what party's when and whether or not it was ok to go. Like his friends, Garfield wasn't into heavy drinking or drugs and steered clear of parties where these elements were sure to be found... But he still loved to party. He often called himself a party animal and Raven, half jokingly and half serious, had suggested they call him Beast Boy. He was immediately attached to it and it had stuck with him for almost four years.

"Hey Dick! Finally someone's here! I've been here since, like, 6:30!"

Dick glanced at the watch on wrist. It read 6:45; but Garfield was not one to be alone for more then 5 minutes if he could help it. Even when he was upset with you, he'd rather deal with it then be alone. It was just part of the riddle that was Garfield Logan.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, But I was sure you'd be on the look out for Terra!" Dick teased as Garfield flushed a nice shade of red. Terra was the girl Garfield had liked since the beginning of the year, not that she had bothered to give him the time of day.

Dick laughed as Garfield kicked the ground and muttered something under his breath, still a vibrant red color. It looked slightly out of place on the young boy. He was hardly ever blushing. But it couldn't be any stranger then his slightly pointy ears (even he didn't know who he'd inherited them from) or his hair, which changed colors every week (this week it was a lush olive green).

"Hey ya'll!" Dick picked his head up and Garfield turned to see their other friend, and third member of there "group" jogging towards them.

"Hey Vic."

"Sup?"

Victor Stone was a tall African American who was the star quarter back of Jump City High's football team. He was also one of the few kids his age who could successfully pull of being bald and still be labeled as 'hot' among the girls. He was taller, and more muscular, then either Dick or Garfield but was very nice despite what looks said. Unless of course you did anything to his car, which was more like his precious baby then a means of transportation.

Victor smiled at them. "Nothing much. I was up half the night cramming for that Government test. And I still feel like I don't know any of it!"

The boys laughed at their friend's dramatic face. A pair of arms wrapped around Dick's waist and a voice whispered in his ear: "Hey."

He turned his head to see Raven, his girlfriend of almost 5 months, and the last member of their little group. They had all been friends since almost 7th grade but it was only a few months ago that he and Raven had decided to try dating.'

"Hey babe." He planted a kiss on her lips.

Victor and Garfield made disgusted faces at each other while trying to hide their laughter. Raven gave them a look that shut them up immediately.

"Uh...hey Rae." Garfield waved weakly.

"Sup Raven?"

Raven, with her amethyst eyes and violet hair (which she swore was natural) falling down to her chin, was said to practice witchcraft. While the boys knew it stopped as far as meditation and tarot cards and LOTS of incense there was always an eerie aura around her that made the boys afraid to upset her if it could possibly be avoided. She smiled at her friends. "So Dick are we still going to the café after school."

Dick furrowed his eyebrows. "That's tomorrow isn't it? I have soccer practice after school on Thursdays. But we can go after if you want."

She shook her head. She understood how much he loved playing soccer. "Don't worry about it. We can go tomorrow. But you owe me."

He laughed. "Okay." And sealed the deal with a quick kiss.

Again his friends made joking disgusted faces before pushing the two towards the building. "Okay you to love birds! Quit with the PDA and lets get our butts to class." Vic said as he reached with one arm to open the door.

The four friends ambled into the hallway and headed to their first period class, which was English, it was one of the only classes the friends all had together so, of course, it was their favorite. It wasn't so fun for their teacher however, having them all together. Mr. Mod wasn't their favorite teacher ever so they weren't too worried. Mr. Mod was an older English gentleman with a thick accent and love of all things British. He also seemed to be a little crazy and had earned himself the nickname Mad Mod among his students.

He wasn't in the classroom but the door was open and the lights were on so the friends walked in and dumped their book bags at their desks. Raven opened her book bag and pulled out a small book, which the boys knew could only mean one thing:

She written something and wanted them to read it.

"Here." She opened the book to a certain page and handed it to Dick. "I wrote it last night and I want you guys to read it."

Dick nodded and held the book out so Garfield and Vic could read it as well. And there written in Raven's neat scrawl (Dick wasn't sure if scrawl could be neat but Raven's was). This one wasn't titled, which was odd, Raven always titled her stuff, that was just...Raven.

Where she came from no one can know

There's nothing there but in time it will grow

She came in here swift as the breeze

One simple smile makes you weak in the knees

With eyes of jade and hair of fire

She's ever man's wanting desire

She affects everyone she knows near and far

She shines in the world like a flawless star

She hurts friends involuntarily

Hurting like one hurts an enemy.

She doesn't realize what she does

That she's the end of this love

I can't hate her I can't be mad

But I can cry I can be sad

She's not here but like the moon versus the sun

It's obvious that's she's already won

The three boys finished reading it (they had all been mouthing the words silently as they read) and looked up at Raven. Dick shook his head.

"Raven you can be pretty weird sometimes."

"It's really good though." Garfield said giving her a lopsided smile.

"Yeah, but it's about a boy loving a girl then loving another girl right?" Vic asked motioning to the book.

Raven nodded.

"A girl with hair the color of fire who shines like a star. She sounds pretty unique." Dick draped an arm around Raven's shoulder. "Who's the girl?"

Raven frowned slightly. "I'm not really sure. It came to me last night while I was meditating and I had to write it down."

The three friends sat and pondered this as the students filtered into the classroom. A few minutes later the bell rang and Mr. Mod came strolling into the classroom twirling his cane.

"'Ello duckies!" He greeted his class with his usual enthusiasm. His only reply was a tired moan from the class. He clucked his tongue. "Now now my duckies that's now way to start the day! You all need to pluck up! With have a new student and we don't want her to think badly of us do we?"

This caught a few people's attention and they sat up in their desks. They never got new students. At least the seniors never did. Garfield leaned over to Dick's desk and whispered:

"Man switching schools in your senior year! That must suck!"

Dick nodded his head in agreement and watched as Mr. Mod opened the door and a girl walked in. She looked to be about 18 and was pretty tall (not taller then Dick fortunately). Her red hair hung down to her waist and swished back and forth as she walked. Her jade eyes were nervous and focused on the ground, only looking up occasionally to glance quickly at the class.

Simultaneously three jaws dropped and hit the desks. Dick, Victor, and Garfield looked wide eyed and amazed at the new girl and Raven's poem echoed in their minds.

She came in here swift as the breeze

"This," Mr. Mod said to the class and gesturing to the new girl, "Is Kori Anders."

With eyes of jade and hair of fire

The three boys turned to Raven who was looking at Kori, shock apparent on her face. Slowly her head turned to face Dick's and he and the Garfield and Victor spoke.

"Whoa..."

L7

Where there's chapter 1. I hope you guys like it. I'm going to get started on chapter 2 either today or tomorrow.

Yes I know I made this seem like a Dick(Robin)/Raven romance but trust me it's not. It's a Dick(Robin)/Kori(Star) romance. It's just going to take some time to build up is all.

I'm not very good at multi-chapters I'm usually more of a one-shot type of gal (for the simple reason that I'm usually to lazy to finish a story once I start it) but I'm really trying with this one and I really hope you guys will enjoy it.

Please R&R! Reviews are always appreciated, flames will be ignored, and constructive criticism is always welcomed. I want to be a better writer for you (the reader) so I need to know what I'm doing wrong or could be doing better.