Hey fans. Update for today. Raven's gonna do the disclaimer.
Raven: Why is it always me and Robin?
Me: Because, this fiction is about you two.
Raven: Fine. She doesn't own us.
Me: Thank you. Are you guys happy this is one of my shorter disclaimers?
Raven: I'm sure they are.
Me: (mutters) It's a conspearicy against me, I swear.
I Was Lost
I am now rudely awake. I shouldn't have stayed up so late with Dick last night. But as it were I had fun. I slowly make my way down the stair case. This place really should have a few elevators. Although, it probably does and I don't know it. So I made my way down the stairs, only to find my best friend at the bottom. Anna is standing there patiently wating.
When I reach the last few steps, Anna greets me. "Hey Raven, what took you so long?" I give Anna one of my famous death glares. "Anaa, not while Dick's here!" I yell at her. To my horror, none other than Richard Grayson himself steps out from who knows where.
A look of surprise, however, is not on his face. I am surprised to see a look of ... glee. How is this? Could this man possibly known me formerly?
I am the first to speak. "So I have been revealed to you?"
"No, Raven. I have known you since you came from Azarath."
This surprises me, to an extent where my mouth drops open. "How do you knowthis? Who are you?" I question. How can he know!
I know you for who you really are, Raven Roth. Why did you leave us?"
The word 'us' lingers on my mind, echoing in my head. What does he mean? And how does he know my last name is Roth? Does he know about the Titans? If so, what is he trying to exploite?
"I am inclined to ask how you figured this out." I demand of him.
Dick smirks, turning his back to me, beggining to fish in his pockets. I notice he now brings his hands to his face. In the name of all that is good on Azarath, what is he doing!
In a flash, the man turns around. He's wearing a mask. It takes my mind a minute to realize that this is not just a mask. It's ... Robin's mask.
I feel like suck a dope. Robin has been here this whole time, and I didn't recognize him. I didn't even recognize his aura! I must really be falling out of practice!
I disable my discuise, as it is not needed anymore. My black hair and brown eyes are replaced with my natural violet hair and eyes, and I am the Azarathian Robin once knew again. I run at him, arms outstreched, ready to hug him like Starfire.
"Oh my God, ROBIN! I cry at him as we end our tight embrace. Robin just chuckles. "It's great to see you too, Raven." We are interupted from our reunion as Anna clears her throat, reminding us she is there. Out of loss for words, I stae that we all should go eat breakfast.
I can't wait to see the look on Bruce's face when I walk in the dining area as Raven Roth, not Rebecca Ranth, as he thinks I am at the moment. But as I open the door and see Bruce, the look on his face is not a surprised one. Instead, a smug grin is in place, playing across his lips.
"You knew about this the whole time!" Bruce just nodded. I wanted to just knock that smile off his face! The man I had come to know as my father didn't even tell me that a) his son was my long lost best friend, and b) that he was staying in the same house. But I love Bruce too much to inlfict any harm on him.
Finally, at loss for something better to do, I just sit. I grab some of the susage dip and pile it on my plate, almost angry expression on my face. I grab a fork and start stuffing my mouth as to avoid further conversation. Robin finally follows my example of sitting, and pulls up a chair next to me. The next thing I know, a whole new conversation came up. The Titans.
"So, Robin, how are my little imps doing?" I ask, almost playfully.
"Well, Terra's back, and is dating Beast Boy." Like I don't watch the news. But I don't say anything and nod.
"Cyborg is dating Bumblebee." Again I nod.
"And, Star, well, Star's dating, um, me."
My heart sinks, and I don't know why. I should be happy for Robin. He's my best friend, and I trust him. But somehow, I just want ... more. No, I don't. I just don't want Star with Robin, that's what. Robin and Starfire are very different people. Robin is my best friend, and his happiness is my business. I know that Starfire would not be best for his happiness. She was to much of prepy, and was very bubbly. Robin was much more sinister, more, well more like me. Although, he was open to emotion.
I nod to the listing of the couples. I look at Robin scarfing his food. But when I look closer, I see... sweat? He's biting his lip. What is he going at? What could possibly make him so nerveous as to sweat? All of these questions play out in my mind. What is going on in his mind?
After breakfast, I had nothing to do. So I decided to take a self tour of the third floor, which I have never seen. So I head up there. On my way, I run into none other than the Boy Wonder himself.
"Hey Raven." he simply says. "Robin." I reply. "Whatcha doing?" he asks, as if he wants a part in my intentions. "Self tour. I've never been to the third floor. Robin smiles. "Will you allow me to accompany you?" I sigh. I don't really want him to comme; hello, self tour! But I haven't seen Robin in five long years, so I decide he can. "Sure, why not?"
"So, what have you been doing for these five years?"
"Nothing much. I have a job at Wal - mart. It doesn't pay much, but it's enough to get by."
Robin smiles. "Well, crime fightings going good. But hey, why tell you? You're coming back to Titans Tower with me, right?" Now I sigh, quite loudly.
"I don't know, Robin. It was hard enough to dropmy idenity the first time. I lead a normal life now Robin. I honestly don't know if I can just drop all of that to be a Titan again."
Robin looks at me, eyes full of sadness(A/N: See footnotes). I don't want to hurt my oldest, best dearest friend. But the answer I gave him was heart felt. I really don't know if I can stand it again. Part of me wants to go back, but another part is saying leave it simple and stay.
I step in front of Robin. "Look, Robin, don't take it personally. I love you all like you were my family. And you guys were my family. But now, I've got Anna and Bruce and my friends at work. Don't take it the wrong way, but this is going to take some thinking."
Robin just nods. He can't seriously just take it like that. I can feel his aura emitting hurt and pain and ... want? It's now I find one ofthe elevators that I knew were somewhere in this manor. Since we have not reached the third floor yet, I suggest we take it up there.
Robin nods and presses the button. He steps aside and lets me in first. Once he's in, I press the button for the third florr. We're on our merry way up. But suddenly, the elevator shakes. I have no time to even think about what's going on.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" I cry, and the elevator is engulfed in my black power. But again, the elevator shakes, sending both of it's occupants to the floor.
I brace for the impact of the floor of the elevator. I bump on it after what seems like forever. When I look up, I see Robin on top of me. I flush a deep scarlet. The elevator starts to shake even more violently. Robin jumps up from on top of me, obliviously just as worried as I.
My head pounding, I chant my mantra again. The stupid elevator is again encased in my black power. The elevator has finally stopped shaking. I float it up to the opening and force the doors open telekineticly. I push Robin out in front of me. I will always put others safety before mine.
I have instinktivly brought us to the Bat cave, where I know the notrious Batman is. I run ovber to him when I see him. "What happened?"
Footnotes:
First I would like to thank my reviewers. Keep 'em coming guys!
Susage dip is a dip I make. Since I am extremly found of it, I thought I use it here.
Until tomorrow,
AZARATHGIRL
