Two years.
Two years since the Titans went their separate ways. It wasn't a permanent break-up, no, it was just what Robin liked to call a break.
Of course, he wasn't Robin anymore. 20-year-old Dick Grayson now did his heroing under the alias Night Wing. The teen had resumed his apprenticeship under Bat Man's stern teachings in Gotham city, and also took the time to help the new Robin, Tim Drake. It had been a demanding two years as Dick finally came to terms with his family's death, but the young super hero still carries a heavy load on his shoulders that he has yet to free himself of. Now he is ready to reform the Teen Titans, becoming merely The Titans.
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Night Wing sighed as he looked up at the giant tower in the shape of a T. Memories flashed before his internal eye and he examined his reflection in the rear view mirror of his R- cycle.
He definitely looked different. His now medium length hair was pulled back in a ponytail but allowed his bangs to fall forward in front of his face where his trademark mask was held firmly in place. Ditching the green, red, and black spandex suit with it's cape, the boy wonder now wore a full body black spandex suit with various accessories on it like his utility belt. Instead of the tacky 'R' emblazing his outfit there was now a blue bird covering a majority of his chest.
Night Wing was now loosing his nerve. He didn't know what to expect once he entered that tower. Would the team be completely different? Would they all hate their new selves and the reforming of the team be completely useless? He didn't know, he almost ran.. but he was stopped.
"Dude! What're you doing out here? The girls are already inside!" A distinctly deeper, yet undoubtedly familiar voice rang throughout his ears. He turned and saw Beast Boy standing in a red and white outfit. The morpher was now taller, more muscled, had darker, spikier hair. But he still had that giant grin on his face, just like old times.
"Duuude, you sure changed a lot Rob!" He smiled toothily with enthusiasm.
"You too, and it's Night Wing now." He smirked at Beast Boy and arched a brow.
"Right, forgot. And remember it's Changeling for me." Changeling said and looked up at the tower.
"Well, we're not going to have a proper reunion if we just stand here and not go in!" The green man said and walked away. Night Wing nodded and followed him with a little hesitation and one name passed through his mind.
'Star…'
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A small smile played upon the lips of a golden skinned woman of nineteen as she sat cross-legged on The Titan's couch as she conversed with her dearest female friend, Raven.
"I dunno what I expected from you when I came back, but it definitely wasn't this." The empath in white said as she held a book loosely in her hand as she admired her friend's changes.
"I.. Believe I am essentially still the same. I just grew up a bit." Star Fire smiled and Raven nodded with understanding. The first thing Raven noticed after she entered the tower and recuperated from Star's powerful hug, was that the alien's hair was now wavy, longer, and a more vibrant red. Her eyes glimmered with that same happiness she had when everyone on the team was content, but there was something else as well. A better understanding of… everything. And the princess had indeed matured. Her concept of English was flawless, even if she preferred not to use slang, she now held back a bit, but still showed her emotions like joy in a less violent way. Her outfit remained the same, though the silver in it was replaced with black. As for herself, her only differences besides the white uniform was that she had grown out her hair.
Before the Titan girls could continue their conversation a very loud, very happy changeling burst through the door with a boy wonder in tow.
Koriand'r
didn't know what happened to her when Robin, or rather, Night Wing
stepped through that door. Emotions she had never forgotten flooded
through her system, shattering her calm demeanour and came out in
physical form.
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Night Wing entered the familiar room and looked around with fondness but as he looked, his masked eyes met his secret love's dazzling emerald eyes that were wide with wonderment. A lump formed in his throat, and he was going to clear it when…
He was hit with a full frontal glomp from Star Fire. He held her tightly in his arms as they landed on the ground and he faintly heard Raven chuckling and Changeling laughing his arse off. He didn't care, all that mattered was the alien princess snuggling into his chest. But then she froze, as if she just realized what she had done.
"Robi- Night Wing! I am so sorry, I do not kn-" Night wing let out a deep chuckle and stood up, dragging the embarrassed Tamaranean with him. He would not let her go and she looked up at him with curious eyes and blushed cheeks.
"I missed you." He whispered into her ear causing her to shiver.
"Aw, ya guys started the party without me? I wasn't THAT late." A half man, half robot said as he entered the room and slapped Night Wing on the back.
"Hey Cy! Long time no see." Changeling grinned and high-fived his best friend and Raven walked up to the group.
"So, now that everyone's here the party can really start."
