Gravis: Learn to fight "One Punch Mickey" style, that's all I'm saying.

Chapter 2: Snowy Good-byes

Blissful silence surrounded Robin like a cool blanket. The only sounds were the quiet whistle of the wind outside and the noise of snow falling. After so many sleepless nights he finally could fall into a deep dreamless sleep.

"HEY ROBIN!" Beastboy's shrill voice shattered Robin's serenity. "Why are you sleeping on the couch?" Beastboy was perched on an armchair, his head cocked to the side like Curious George. Robin grumbled something about "stupid monkey" and pulled his blankets over his head.

"He's sleeping out here 'cause Starfire kicked him out of bed." Cyborg was now up, ginning widely. Robin was up off the couch with a flash standing in front of Cyborg, glaring furiously.

"We were talking and she fell asleep, so I let her have my bed instead of waking her up. That's all…" Robin really wasn't in the mood for Cyborg's taunting, it was the day before holiday break, a day he always hated.

"Oh Robin! Robin I love you soooo much!" Cyborg did a mock of Starfire, making slurping kissing noise as he talked.

"Cut it out, Cyborg." Raven now glided into the den, scolding Cyborg for his antics.

"Yes ma'am" Cyborg looked slightly annoyed that he would miss this chance to tease Robin, but his face brightened. "Hey, hey, guess what today is though?" Cyborg said excitedly. Robin groaned and sat down on the couch. He knew very well what today was. "It's exactly one week till Christmas! So what's everyone's Christmas plans?" he said, as he plopped himself down next to Robin.

"I am returning to my home to focus my power." Raven said in usual monotone, she then took another sip of steaming tea.

"I'm going home for Christmas. My mom makes the best Tofu Christmas dinner ever." Beastboy said, he was sitting upside down in his chair now. Cyborg looked disgusted.

"Tofu? TOFU! Tofu for Christmas dinner? That's worse than getting underwear for presents. I'm going home and eating good old-fashioned Turkey dinner with my Mom and Pop. Tofu… bet my Mom could cook circles around yours."

"Hey you take that back!" Beastboy said, standing up in his squashy armchair.

"Well it's true, bet my little sister could cook better then your momma." Cyborg said, crossing his arms and looking away from Beastboy.

"Oh that is it, you're going down tin man!" Beastboy jump off his chair and transformed into a gorilla mid-air, landing with a thump! on Cyborg.

"Mf-get off me!" Cyborg's voice was muffled under the giant Beastboy-gorilla. The gorilla's head transformed into Beastboy's and said "Take it back!"

"Mf-never!" Cyborg said defiantly from under the huge simian. Cyborg and Beastboy continued to fight, loud crashing noises and yelling coming from a large cloud of dust their feuding had created.

"What about you Robin?" Said Raven; she was calmly sipping her tea, ignoring the mayhem behind her.

"Same as usual, I'm staying here." He said, he was staring blankly out the window. Snow was falling, and thick gray clouds blocked the sun. It was a day to stay inside.

"Robin, anyone of us would be happy to have your company this winter. Starfire has told me numerous times that she would enjoy your company on her long trip home this time of year." Raven said, she tilted her head to the side - a coffee mug just grazing her left ear. It slammed against the wall where it shattered and fell to the floor.

"I don't want to be a bother, besides, someone has to stay and watch the tower and make sure the city is safe." He said, still staring out the window. He knew the tower could be locked, and even criminals didn't seem to want to leave their hideouts and layers during the colder months. He was just making excuses not to leave.

"If you are sure, then there is nothing else I can say." Raven said, getting up from her seat on the sofa.

"Would you cut it out already, and clean this mess up." Said Raven calmly; she was standing over Beastboy and Cyborg, who were both now a tangled mess of octopus legs and mechanical body parts.

"He started it." They said in unison. They then untangled themselves and began cleaning the destruction they had left in their wake.

"Hey, where is Star?" said Beastboy, while picking up pieces of a broken stool. "I haven't seen her all morning, she's usually packed for her trip home by now." Robin looked away from his window towards Beastboy. Where is she? Probably still packing. Robin thought.

"I'll go check on her and make sure she's awake." Robin said, getting up from his seat and walking to the hallway that led to their rooms. He walked down the cold metal hallway to his own room; the door was slightly ajar.

"Starfire?" He called through the crack in the doorway. He opened the door wider and peeked in. Starfire wasn't in bed, the pillows had been fluffed and neatly place at the head, and the extra blanket had been folded neatly and placed at the foot of his bed.

"Guess she's up packing in her room." He said to himself. He walked down the hallway a bit further, reaching Starfire's room. The door was closed so he knocked, and called, "Star, you in there?"

"Yes, you may come in." Starfire said. Robin slid the door open and stepped into the room. Starfire was sitting at her desk, a small communicator in hand. "I just informed the warden at the Centari System that I would not be visiting my sister, I have decided to stay here," she smiled at him, "and while I am here, you must teach me more about 'Christmas'."

"But … what about the rest of your family?" Robin asked, he knew next to nothing about the Tamerian girl's family.

"The only family I have is my sister. I do not wish to visit someone who tried to have me arrested for a crime I did not commit, so I decided to stay here, with you. Is this … 'cool' with you?" She said, looking at him expectantly.

"That would be great, Star." Robin said smiling back at her.

"Robin? ROBIN?" Cyborg's head popped around the corner of the door, "Hey man, we are getting ready to leave and…" he trailed off, a grin spreading across his face. "Did I interrupt anything?" His smile widened and he bit his lower lip in an attempt to hold in his laughter.

"No, but if you are leaving, then Robin and I will see you off." Said Starfire innocently.

"Robin…and you?" Cyborg said, a strained sniggering noise where now hissing out of him.

"Yes I am staying here this cold season." Starfire continued.

"You … staying … here." Cyborg could no longer hold it in. His laughter burst out of him and he fell to the floor … his eyes tearing.

"Stop being such a twip and get up off the floor." Robin said harshly, glaring at Cyborg "You're so immature."

"Alright, alright," said Cyborg, still chuckling, "come and 'see us off' then."

Outside, on the Tower roof, loose snow swirled across the cold steel like white sand. The day was a dull gray color, hard icy snow crystals falling at harsh angles. All of the Titans were bundled warmly, Raven, Cyborg, and Beastboy all with suit cases for the their stay at home. "See you guys in a week then." Said Beastboy; he then transformed into a large falcon, griping his suitcase in giant, fearsome talons.

"Yeah, you two have fun now." Said Cyborg; he was still snickering as he plucked his duffel bag off the snowy roof.

"We will be back in two weeks." Said Raven, picking up her things. And with that the three of them lifted off and flew away slowly in separate directions.

"Bye, friends!" Starfire waved and Holiday break had begun.

Gravis: Well that's it for now, it sure has been a long time, but I have ideas on how to continue this. I am not sure if I will or not. Please review and let me know if it is worth finishing.
"What's stopping you from blowing your ballics off every time you sit down?" - Turkish