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 Kori. 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

During the coarse of their game Dick and Kori had gained quite a crowd of spectators, teens opting to watch the new girl smash Dick's volleyball streak into the dust rather then play their sports. Even the teachers and abandoned trying to settle the unruly students (since there were so few) and had been watching.

As the game drew to a close and Dick missed the ball for the 32nd time Kori bent over placing her hands on her knees and breathing heavily. It had been a while since she'd had a work out like that. The sound of someone clapping came from somewhere in the crowed and a teacher pushed her way through.

"Congratulations Kori. Dick's one of our best players, possibly the best, and you totally kicked his ass! How would you like to be on the volleyball team?"

Kori looked up and smiled. "That would be wonderful. I'll have to check with my sister though."

Mrs. Callaghan nodded. "Ok well practice starts Monday. Hope to see you there."

With the game over and nothing to watch (except Kori depending on which gender you were talking to) the students went back to their games. Only to hear the whistle signaling the end of the period was drawing near and they had to go get changed.

Kori stuck out her hand and Dick gripped it. "Good game." He said happily. "You sure gave me a work out I'll never forget."

"Same here." She wiped some sweat from her forehead. "I needed that though. Thanks."

"No problem. I needed it too. Same time, same game?"

She nodded. "Of course. As long as you don't mind getting your butt whipped again."

He clutched his chest. "Somehow I think I'll survive."

Kori smirked as she walked away. She turned back to face him. "I know you can. It's your pride I'm worried about."

Dick pretended to cringe. "Ouch Kori, ouch." They shared a laugh before both turned and jogged toward their respective locker rooms.

L7

"There you go." Dick pointed to the large glass double doors at the front of the school. "The buses are right outside. What bus do you ride?"

Kori closed her eyes for a minute. "I believe I ride bus 625." She replied after a moment.

Dick nodded. "That's my bus. Where do you live?"

Kori shrugged. "I'm not certain of the street name yet." She admitted sheepishly.

Dick laughed. "That's alright. 625 is always in the front, or she used to be, it's been awhile since I've ridden the bus. But either way you'd better hurry so you don't miss it."

Kori nodded and thanked him. She ran out the door and turned and waved from the other side. She mouthed thank you again, flashed him a brilliant smile again and ran off to find her bus. Dick smiled to himself. She was a really sweet person; he and his friends were lucky to have met her.

I bet she and Gar would make a good couple. He felt a sudden twinge in his gut at his thoughts but shook his head and ran off to soccer practice. The coach would skin him alive if he was late again.

L7

Dick stood just outside the gym, his book bag at his feet, wiping his forehead with his arm. He had gotten a call from Bruce earlier and was needed back at the house immediately after practice. There hadn't even been time to shower.

"Dick!" Dick turned to see his friend Garth running towards him. "Man where are you going?" He wrinkled his nose. "And without a shower no less."

"Dick laughed. "The man needs me at the house."

"Any idea why?"

He shrugged. "He's probably going out of town again."

Garth laughed again. "Awesome! Party time! Invite that new hot chick, what's her name, Candy?"

"Kori." Dick corrected his voice holding an almost steely edge to it. Garth didn't notice.

"Right, Kori! That's girl's gorgeous. I'd love to sink my cleats into her." He winked.

Dick rolled his eyes behind his dark sunglasses. "Sure thing." He made a mental note to not invite this particular member to the team. His friend slapped him on the back and ran off. Dick was glad to be rid of him. He wasn't sure why he was so protective of Kori. She was cute and all but he didn't like her or anything. But this protective instinct was almost natural and he was too exhausted from practice to fight it.

Slowly he made his way to the student parking lot and was surprised to see Raven meditating on top of his car. "Uh...Rae, please don't kill the car."

She cracked an eye open and glared at him. "Some welcome that was." She grumbled, untangling herself and sliding off. He laughed.

"I'm sorry. Let's try that again." He pulled toward him and kissed her full of the lips. She wrinkled her nose and pulled away.

"Ugh! I think I liked the sarcastic greeting better. You stink! Why didn't you shower?"

He laughed. "Didn't have time. Bruce wants me home right away."

Raven pouted. "Well there goes my 'let's go for a drink' idea."

Dick smiled. "Tell you what. We'll go to my house, when the old man's done talking to me we can have a drink there. Deal?"

Raven pretended to think it over. "Okay fine, but you're still taking me out after school tomorrow."

"Fair enough." They climbed into his car and he sped off towards his house. They arrived 10 minutes later and were ushered inside by Alfred, Bruce's head butler.

"The master is waiting for you in the drawing room. I would hurry he is very anxious to get the meeting underway."

Dick nodded and grabbed Raven's hand, leading her to the drawing room. The drawing room was in the back of the mansion but Dick got them there quick enough. Slowly he pushed open the large oak door and he and Raven walked in. The room was lined with bookcases, which were, of course, filled with books on every subject. Lot's on bats though. Bruce liked bats. A lot. There was a table in the center of the room with a few chairs placed around it and scattered wherever they looked nice. Behind two of the chairs was an elaborate marble fireplace and mantle. And in one of those chairs sat Bruce.

Still in good health for a mad his age Bruce sat proud and tall, his chestnut eyes dancing with the firelight. His grown hair gleamed in the soft steady glow of the dancing flames and he looked incredibly relaxed. He smiled when he saw them. "Dick! And Raven. It's always nice to see you. Please, sit down."

Dick did as he was instructed thoroughly bored already. Bruce was only that polite when he was about to leave. "How long you gonna be gone for this time?"

Bruce smiled. "You're getting smarter everyday Dick. I'll be gone for two weeks. An associate from the Texan branch of Wayne Corporations has run into a problem and my presence there is crucial. I trust you and Alfred can handle things here while I'm away."

Dick nodded. "Sure thing. Can I have a party while you're gone?"

Again Bruce smiled and half laughed. "What I don't know won't hurt me." Which both teens knew meant yes.

"When are you leaving?" Raven asked running her fingers through her hair.

"Saturday."

"Bye." Raven smacked Dick's shoulder lightly. "Be nice." She scolded half laughing.

Together the two of them walked out of the room. They headed into the kitchen where Dick got them two sodas from the fridge. They sat down at the table and Raven popped open her soda. "So..." She started playing the metal tab of her can. "When's the big bash?"

He shrugged. "I dunno. Wasn't really planning on having one." He saw Raven's look. "I just wanted to see if I would be able to have one."

Raven smirked. "Right, so next Saturday then."

Dick shook his head and sighed. "If you say so Rae."

She took another sip of her soda. "As a matter of fact, I do."

L7

"Sister?" Kori called out into the seemingly empty house. "Sister are you home?"

"I'm in my room Kori." Came the muffled reply from somewhere above her.

Hurriedly Kori ran up the stairs and burst into her sister's room. Black (nicknamed for her almost midnight black hair (which at the moment was closer to purple black)) looked up from where she was examining a shirt in front of the mirror.

"Geez Kor, you wanna knock. I might have been changing."

Blushing slightly Kori smiled. "Apologies Black." She walked out of the room, shut the door, knocked quickly, and burst in again. "Wonderful news sis! I was asked to join the volleyball team at my new school."

Her sister smiled. "That's great! You were always really good at volleyball."

Kori beamed, compliments from her sister were rare. "Yes! I shall inform the coach tomorrow." She began to walk out the door when her sister's voice stopped her.

"You might wanna finish unpacking or you'll be going to school naked tomorrow."

L7

Dick pulled into the parking lot and climbed out of his car. He threw his hands over his head and quickly ran toward the building not wanting to be drenched by the heavy rain. He hated rainy days. He made it into the school without getting completely soaked. He looked up and saw that Kori had had no such luck. She stood at the other end of the hallway wringing out her hair. He grinned and walked over to her.

"What happened to you?"

She looked up at him agitated and tried unsuccessfully to blow a piece of wet hair out of her face. "I was walking to school when it started to downpour."

Dick looked momentarily surprised. "Why didn't you just take the bus?"

"I like walking. It's healthier too." Dick nodded, that made sense.

"Dude! What happened to you?" Someone screeched from behind them. They turned to see Garfield and Vic standing behind them.

"Got caught in the rain." Kori answered while wringing out her T-shirt, which was beginning to become see through. Luckily they were the only ones in the hallway.

"Do you need a new set of clothes?" They all turned again to see that Raven had joined them. "I think I've got some extra clothes in my P.E. locker."

Kori smiled gratefully. "That would be great." The two girls walked away.

Dick turned back to face the boys. "Next Saturday Bruce's going to be out of town so if you guys wanna come over and hang out..."

"A party!" Garfield screeched again. "Sweet!"

Vice smiled. "I'm game."

Dick grinned. "Great. Raven's coming of course and I'm gonna see if Kori wants to come and you," He looked pointedly at Vic, "can invite your precious Bumble-Bee." He teased, using Vic's pet name for his girlfriend.

Before Vic could respond the girls came back, Kori now wearing a dark purple skirt and light purple top. She looked much happier now that she was in dry clothes.

"Come on." She said gripping the strap of her book bag. "Let's go put our stuff down."

She led Vic, Garfield, and Raven down the hallway. Dick smiled to himself. Kori might have been the new girl but she was already one of the gang.

And that made him happier then he was willing to admit.

L7

Okay there's chapter 3! I know it's a little shorter then my other chapters but I hope you guys liked it all the same.

Writing this chapter almost killed me. Ugh! All the R/Rness. But for the sake of the plot it must be done :shudders: Doesn't mean I gotta enjoy it though.

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