Disneyland, movies, school starting tomorrow, ugh! This is the worst week ever! I'm exhausted, and it will only get worse after loads of books on my back, and hours of homework. Ha ha, so at least now I can sit down and write, without anybody bothering me. So, here it goes:
rahkshi500: Don't you mean nine, ten, eleven, and twelve? It's going good so far. Poor Crane, though, but I understand why she'd be mad at him, especially after releasing Malchior. Hurry up and update! Ha ha, just kidding, take your time!
Fallen Angel561: Yeah, I was feeling generous. Ha ha, maybe that will happen a lot more. Who knows? Here's the next chapter, enjoy!
Kirara-so-cute: Glad I could help you! I'm looking forward to the next chapter. Hopefully your writer's block is gone; I hate when that happens! Ha ha, good luck!
rAvE nIgHtInGaLe: Wow, very confusing name. Did I do all of the caps right? Thanks, this is my first FanFic, so I'm glad you like it. Here's your update, now where's my review? Ha ha, just kidding! Hope you like this next chapter!
ashley: Thanks, it's a first, so it's a good thing you like it. I'll continue, but it will be harder, since school starts tomorrow. This should get interesting. Ha ha, thanks for the review, and here's the next part!
Smith: Wow, thanks, don't get compliments like that much. Ha ha, I wish it was on TV. I think every person wants their FanFics on TV, or at least most of them. Thanks for the advice, unlike most people I take it! Seriously, I don't know how they'll get their powers back. We'll see, maybe more ideas will give me a good ending. Ha ha, enjoy this next part!
Gilraen Luinwe: I can't tell you, but you'll find out in this next chapter. I've stopped my bad writing habits, since school. Ugh, I'm gonna die. Yeah, I'm using one right now, just in a secretive way, you'll see. If you find some kinda mistake in this, you can lecture me all you want, and I will read it. Ha ha.
Phantom Moon: Well, imagine getting something that you could never have, just by letting go of something that you can get more of. He figured that he could make more friends, but couldn't get more powers. Yeah, they did mess with his head, but he'll break through, eventually. Ha ha. Just wait and see!
Without further ado, Chapter Nine! Yeah!
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"So, all we need to do is switch Robin through each of our bodies. The transfer will result in the exchange of our powers, from him to us. Got it?" The half robot glanced around at his fellow Titans. Of course, no one understood him; no one ever does.
"Can you make it more simpler?" The green youth scratched his empty head in confusion.
Raven was in the corner, tuning them all out. Her book was in front of her, amethyst eyes quickly scanning the pages. The sounds of the others constantly blabbering about this pointless attempt to get Robin back filled her ears. Leaving them was his idea, no one else's. The only way to get their powers back was for Robin to agree. Any other plan would ruin his trust in them.
Starfire was examining the device on the table. She missed Robin; nothing could hide it. Her teammates saw it in her emerald green eyes. Her positive attitude had slowly faded, becoming bleak and hopeless. Even though she denied it, the others felt the same way. The leader they had once looked up to was no longer in their lives, guiding them every step of the way.
Beast Boy's hand fell on her shoulder, silently comforting her. With his humorous side gone, he was hushed most of the time. Cyborg was thankful for this, but when a joke was needed, no one spoke up. They sat in the tower, with one last strand of hope quietly flickering inside them.
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A red x flew into Robin's face, threatening to hurt him. He shielded himself with a wall of black energy. It faded, as yellow orbs surrounded his hands. Red X was bombarded with robbolts, covering the street with smoke.
Robin hovered above, waiting for his opponent attack. An undetected X threw him toward the ground. Pain shot through his whole body, as flesh met concrete. A mixture of dirt and blood covered him from head to toe. Red X snickered at the fallen hero, doubting that he'd get up to fight.
The stubborn superhero experimentally moved each of his limbs, crying out as he bent his left arm. He rubbed his cheek with a gloved hand, feeling liquid falling of his cheeks. He was stunned as he realized they were tears. Their saltiness stung his lips, as much needed tears continued trickling down his face.
He hadn't cried in years, but even he had to admit, it felt good. He cried as pain filled his body, he cried for the mistakes he'd made, and he cried for his friends. Robin thought of each one, missing them dearly. He fought the pain, and got to his feet. He motioned for Red X to attack.
The villain chuckled at the supposed "hero" attempting to fight. "Need a tissue, cry baby?" he sneered.
Robin morphed into a red tiger, his roar ringing through the city. He rammed into his cackling opponent, sending him flying into a nearby building.
Both tired and injured, Robin and Red X paused to catch their breath. The villain collapsed from exhaustion, surrendering the victory. Robin turned and left him for the police to drag him off to jail. He limped down the street, trying to ignore his aching body.
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"Twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven. . ."
"So, you're doing what now?" Raven asked, attempting to get an answer from the hypnotized boys.
"We're counting our money that we've saved up so we can buy a new Game Station, since Robin blew up our old one." Cyborg answered, trying not to lose count of the stack in front of him.
"Sixty-three, sixty-four, oh! A twenty-dollar bill! Eighty-five, eighty-six. A few more bucks and that GS will be in the bag! How much do you have, Cy?"
Raven rolled her eyes, and headed for the kitchen. Starfire sat at the table, a huge ice cream sundae in front of her. The treat was untouched, as she just stared at it. Raven handed her the spoon on the table.
"You know, things will get messy if you eat that with your hands." That alien didn't even budge. "So, the boys are going to get a new Game Station. Maybe we could go with them, just to get out of here." Star managed a weak smile and nodded her head in agreement.
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Robin sat in an alley, too tired to go anywhere else. His arm was definitely broken, and the rest of his body cut or bruised. Rain poured down from the sky, soaking him to the bone. His hands were constantly glowing, both black and yellow. He stared down at them, watching the light show, wondering what was happening.
Extending his left arm out, Robin fought back the tears, pain surging through his body. He got to his feet, planning to get his arm checked out by a doctor. He trudged through the rainy streets, searching for help at every corner.
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"Sweet, we can get the Game Station Turbo X-treme! Come on Cy, you know you want to get it. Look it how shiny it is!" The boys marveled at the new styles of Game Station, trying to pick them out. Starfire was somewhat interested in the video games, and scanned the isles, stopping to look at the ones that caught her eye.
Raven was standing in a corner, glad to be out of the tower. She watched Beast Boy and Cyborg gasp at each new model of the GS. To her, it was humorous, and found herself laughing softly. The volume of her chuckles grew louder, as tears poured down BB's cheeks when he parted with the other systems.
Cyborg paid, and they all exited the store, smiles on their faces, except for BB, who was still sobbing over the G.S.T.X. They stopped to get some ice cream, and this time Star ate hers. Raven happily licked her double scoop, her smile spreading. It began to rain, but their spirits remained high.
Being outside had definitely cheered them all up. They turned the corner, eager to get home and test the new toy and dry off. Soon they were face to face with their beloved leader. The second lump of ice cream fell off Raven's cone, and landed on the ground.
Robin's condition was unsightly, being covered in dirt, water, and blood. His arm was held close to his chest, apparently hurt. His glowing yellow and black hands were an unexpected surprise, but then again, so was his presence. Everything was silent, with the exception of the sound of rain falling against the street.
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Sorry, I couldn't help it! Ending the other chapter in a nice way almost killed me, so I needed another cliffie to cheer me up. So, besides the horrible ending, did you like it? Yeah, about the hands, you'll see. Just imagine Raven and Starfire's powers fighting against each other. Confusing I know, but I wouldn't be fun without confusing! Ha ha, I'm hyper!
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