Sorry for the wait.I would however to take this time to really thank anyone who reads and reviews. I just started college out of state and I'm kinda lonley right now. But its no big deal really, I'm getting used to it. Anyway hope you enjoy the chapter!

Chapter Fourteen

La Fiesta!

"Uhh, what kind of party did you say this was," asked Beast Boy.

"The kind were you dance and have the time of your lives," said Cyborg with a smile. They still seemed to have their reservations about the situation.

"It is our only chance," said Lee. Robin finally sighed and nodded.

"Alright, I don't like the idea of stealing but like you said it's our only shot. So we'll make sure he doesn't walk in on you, and you do your best to get it and get on out of there."

"You got it Rob," said Cyborg. Lee gave him a bow of the head. They then began to get ready for what they hoped would not turn out to be something they would regret later. Unbeknownst to any of them Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, and even Raven (sort of) were almost looking forward to their job. Indeed it was rare that they were able to enjoy themselves, or each other, while on active duty. They started walking and Lee presented a written list.

"Alright, I've been observing Fredrico for some time since we arrived and I believe I have found a time when he will not be present where the point is." Robin nodded with an impressed smile.

"Awesome, when's that?" Lee took a deep breath.

"Okay, believe me when I say that this man is literally a machine. He follows his daily routine like clock work. Every morning he wakes up at seven thirty to a plate of ejuevos rancheros, biscuits with jam, and a cup of creamed coffee. He then makes his way to the local fencing club where spends the next five hours beating anyone who tries to put up some kind of fight." As Lee spoke Raven gradually turned her head to look at him. "After his sports hours he showers and turns to his usual duties, things like; maintaining his extremely large franchise of baking flour, and his place as one of the most powerful crime lords in the country. Now tonight is actually one of many fiestas he frequently holds at his hacienda south of Madrid. There is a time when he personally makes a toast to his 'honored' guests and is out of his villa for exactly twenty minuets. It is in that time frame that Cyborg-San and I will acquire the point of origin." Cyborg then put on a skeptical look.

"How long would we have?"

"Ten minuets."

"Okay maybe this wasn't such a good idea.

"Oh come on Cy," said Beast Boy hitting off the back. "Where's the 'BOOYA' spirit in that?" Cyborg returned with a small glare. Robin shook his head as Cyborg and Beast Boy got into a stifled fight. He then saw up ahead a small formal wear shop.

"I think we should do a little shopping." Starfire seemed to be the only one excited by this new tactic but they all went none the less.\

LATER THAT EVENING…………….

Robin, Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy approached the perimeter of a brightly lit large house. The majority of the light came large torches placed in various positions about property. Robin and Beast Boy very surprisingly looked quite good in their new Spanish attire. It was difficult for either of them however to maintain their 'professional' attitude, if such a thing ever existed, for the two girls accompanying them simply could not fail in drawing their attention. It took Raven to bring Beast Boy back to reality. Raven waved a hand before the changelings face.

"Yoo-hoo, Earth to Beast Boy. Let's try to stay on topic here." Beast Boy blinked a couple of times.

"Topic…right…we're gonna stay on the topic. Which is what again?" Starfire smiled dreamily at Robin while surveyed the area.

"Enjoyment," she muttered.

"Did you say something Star," asked Robin looking over his shoulder. She quickly straightened herself up.

"Something? No, it was not I." He shrugged and made one more visual pas about the property. Once he was sure he had the entire layout he rejoined his friends.

"I think we're all set. Lee…" He spoke into his communicator.

"Go ahead," said Lee's voice.

"We're just about to go on in, are you two ready?" Over on the other side of the villa Cyborg and Lee stood waiting in the brush outside the house.

"We are and we await your orders."

"Alright but remember, as soon as I tell you to go on in….get moving. You'll only have ten minuets and I think you'll want as much of it as you can get."

"Understood." Lee paused then pressed down on his communicator. "Robin-San there is one more thing I forgot to mention." Robin looked at his three teammates with and irritated sigh.

"Now you see Lee I don't like to be surprised like that."

"It is nothing that will alter the plan, simply a warning." Robin nodded then spoke back into his little yellow and black device.

"Well don't keep us waiting."

"If and when you meet our friend Senior Vadalez, you need to be aware that he suffers from clinical paranoia." Robin rubbed his face a little and sighed.

"Okay, thanks I think we'll do just fine. Let's have some radio silence until I give you and Cyborg the go ahead." Lee closed his comm. link and tucked it away. Cyborg stared up at the large house and shook his head.

"I take it back; I really don't know why I suggested this."

"It is a brilliant idea Cyborg-San; one that I agree with completely."

"Yeah but I didn't think we'd have a time frame like that. This is the most stupid thing I've ever done."

"I doubt that."

"We're never gonna get away with this."

"Yes we will," said Lee. "The secret in plan lies with being silent an unobtrusive. Invisible so to speak."

"Well good thing I brought my invisibility cloak with me." Lee looked back at him with a confused brow. He then shook his head and began slowly approaching the house while muttering;

"What a ridiculous book."

"It is not!" He whispered with great effrontery. The two silently argued all the way up to the villa.

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The other four however now as calmly as possible made their way through the large open doors. Starfire walked along side Robin holding his arm as did Raven and Beast Boy. Up ahead they saw a young man greeting people as they arrived and presented their invitations. His brown hair was tied in a small pony tail and his coat was that of a long western style. It was then that a terrible realization hit Raven. She mentally signaled Robin.

'Robin we don't have invitations!' He smiled and glanced back at her.

'Don't worry yourself Raven; I'm one step ahead of everyone.' He then removed from his pocket four folded invitations identical to the ones held by many of the other guests. Raven cold only assumed they had been manufactured with the last couple of hours. The doorman took them and gestured for the group to continue on. As they walked the host stepped before them and surveyed them for a moment. He then smiled and held out his hand.

"Buenos noches mi amigos, tu siempre tegamos fiestas?" Starfire looked over at Robin curiously.

"He said good evening and asked us we always like parties." Fredrico looked mildly impressed.

"Ahh tu hablas espaniol." Robin nodded.

"A little." Fredrico looked at Starfire and Raven for quite awhile before motioning for them to walk with him.

"You must understand it is an honor for me to receive guests such as yourself." Beast Boy raised his eyebrows.

"What do you mean?"

"OH come on Beast Boy, you think I do not know some of the greatest heroes this world has ever known. By the way Mr…Ryan," He spoke to Robin. "I hear you have been traveling quite a bit." Robin shifted his eyes.

"I'm not sure I know what you're talking about." Fredrico smiled and nodded his head.

"Ah but of course you don't. Listen; before you enjoy the festivities I have something I feel I should tell you." They all leaned a little closer. "I know there are two of you not present; you see you don't get to be where I am without knowing everything that goes on around you. Anyway, I do hope you only came to enjoy the festivities." He took Starfire's hand and kissed the back of it. "It would just be regrettable if you're intentions were not to my liking and tragedy struck." Starfire pulled her hand away and Robin gently moved her behind him. Fredrico sent Raven and Beast Boy a suspicious glare then nodded to them all. "Enjoy yourselves." His two bodyguards accompanied him down the stairs to the main dance floor. Starfire's eyes followed him until he was lost in the dancing crowd. She quickly turned to Robin and sent him an agitated look.

"What are we to do now? He knows we are not who we say we are!"

"Yeah, this is a bit unexpected."

"Shame on you agent man," scolded Raven. Robin shook his head and scanned the vibrant lower level.

"Maybe we should go dance for a while, see what happens."

"That sounds like a most luminous idea," smiled Starfire. She took his arm and the two walked down the stairs. Beast Boy shifted his gaze over at Raven who had been pretending not to notice him.

"You think we should get down their and try to blend in..maybe..would ya?" Raven covered the section of her face that had begun to turn a noticeable shade of red. She bit her lip and then saw out of their corner of her eye his hand extend toward her. "Would ya if I promised not to bother you for another three months, days, or just minuets." She bent her head down to release a small giggle thus hearing a small light bulb above them pop.

"Okay." She took his hand and they started walking. "A couple of days," she said quickly. Beast Boy stared at her for a moment then burst out laughing. She promptly followed suit and they joined Robin and Starfire.

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Cyborg looked about in various directions while in the background Lee crouched before the door's lock. He stuck a few needles from his wristband into the lock and began shifting them in various directions. Cyborg took another nervous look about the area then walked back up to his Titan colleague.

"Does it always take this long to pick a lock?" Lee rolled his eyes.

"It does if I am constantly interrupted." Cyborg mimicked him over his shoulder. A small click and an equally small smile adorned Lee's face. "We may now continue." He slipped the pins back onto his wristband and they entered, quietly closing the door behind them. The two silently made their way down the darkened hallways looking through every door and window in search of the item in need. Cyborg pulled up a three dimensional map of the building on his arm and scanned for any secret rooms or hidden compartments.

"Maybe…"

"Maybe?" Lee twisted his head around to see Cyborg thinking hard. The darkened environment caused them to speak in hushed whispers.

"Maybe he hides it in the fridge." Lee stared at him open mouthed for a moment. Cyborg noticed his bemused gawk and shrugged. "What? Hey ya never now until you try."

"In the refrigerator?" Cyborg threw up his arms.

"Well then I guess we can just split up and spend a couple of hours searching this place up, down, and backwards."

"We have only…" Lee checked his watch. "Seventeen minuets left."

"Then I guess we take less time by going with the gut feeling rather then process of elimination." The half machine teen moved on leaving Lee to debate with himself. He spat something in Japanese then began following his friend.

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"UNOS! DOSS! TRES! CATORCE!" The lead singer flared up the next dance like an Olympic torch. The crowd cheered loudly and began jumping along with the rambunctious music. Starfire was absolutely ecstatic as she laughed and clapped with the rhythm. Robin was completely powerless to not catch her infectious happiness. He glanced over her shoulder and saw Beast Boy holding Raven at her waist. As the beat picked up again he picked her up and spun her around in a circle. The empath grabbed his shoulders from the surprise dance move and smiled chuckled upon landing. Robin pointed off in their direction and Starfire witnessed Raven actually smiling and laughing. She turned back to Robin just in time to see him take her hands and begin leading her in a quick paced swing. It didn't take long for everyone in the room to loose their adrenaline rush and they all began to slow back down as the song ended. Panting like dogs on a hot summer day the four Titans gathered at a table off to the side. Gasping for breath Robin slid Starfire a large glass of water.

"Need a drink?" She took it with an obvious look on her face. While Starfire gulped down the refreshing beverage like nothing Robin spotted Fredrico entering the stage. He nodded toward the stage and they all turned their heads to the center of room. He stepped forward and gave a bow to his quieted audience. As he began speaking Robin listened intently so as to translate for his friends.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen," said Robin not taking his eyes off him. "He's going on to say that he can't wait to join us in what he calls 'happy hour'…" Raven rolled her eyes. Fredrico then shook his head apologetically and began speaking again. As he spoke Robin's face gradually fell until it was an unmistakable frown. Starfire munched on a piece of tortilla and arched a brow.

"What is it Robin?" He swallowed just as Fredrico took his leave. Beast Boy's pointing finger followed him all the way up the stairs.

"Isn't he supposed to stick around for awhile? That's part of the plan isn't it?" They all turned to Robin. He wiped his face trying to rid themselves of the situation with his thoughts.

"He says he regrets to inform his honored guests that he must depart early in effort to conclude important matters…at hand." Their mouths dropped and Starfire let her tortilla fall to the floor.

"It must be his paranoia; he really must think we're up to no good. Which I guess we are..but that's not really important right now. If he leaves now he's gonna find Cyborg and Lee," said Raven with an anxious look up the stairs. Fredrico passed a group of his guests giving them a farewell.

"I know that Raven, I know, we just need some way to keep him here for a couple of minuets…" His eyes darted about the upper and lower floor desperately searching for a solution to their new problem. He then saw the band getting ready to decide on another song then took hold of Starfire's wrist. "Come with me, I've got an idea. Raven see if you can tell Cyborg and Lee what's going on." He then pulled Starfire across the room over to the conductor. Raven ducked below the table and dialed up Lee's comm. link.

Meanwhile Cyborg and Lee had just found their way into the kitchen with what they thought to be four of their precious minuets remaining. Cyborg examined the retro designed refrigerator then pointed to the chrome door handle.

"Well now this is interesting; only one set of finger prints on the chrome surface means…"

"Means Fredrico is the only one who opens this," finished Lee. Cyborg gave him a happy jerk of the head.

"Fan-freaking-tastic work Lee, you know you should be a crime fighter or something," he chuckled. Lee curved his mouth only mildly amused. Cyborg swung open the door and they found……food. "Ooookay, where's the point thingy?" Lee then moved aside half a watermelon to reveal a folded piece of paper. He opened it and it read; L1 R1 R5 L4 R6 R2 L3. He thought for a moment then snapped his fingers.

"It's a lock combination. Well it's not the point itself but it's a start," said Lee stuffing it inside his robes. He then heard his comm. link issuing a high beeping sound and promptly reached for it. He opened it up and look about hoping no was near. "This is not the proper time to be signaling us."

"Sorry to try and save you but we have a bit of a problem."

"What is it?"

"Fredrico finished early, he's going back now." Lee and Cyborg both cast brooding looks at one another. "Lee? Are you still there?" He put the device back up to his mouth.

"I am, we understand and as Star-San says 'we will make with the haste'. We will contact you later once we have the item." He flipped his communicator back to its closed position and they hurried on down the hall to other place they had neglected to search; Fredrico's own room.

"Whatever he's gonna do he better do it quick," remarked a nervous Beast Boy. It was fortunate for them that Fredrico had been stopped by passing guests so often or Robin would not have had time to act. He finally finished talking to the conductor and lead Starfire to the middle of the dance floor. As he walked Starfire leaned a little closer

"Robin what are we doing? That man is about to discover our friends this is hardly the proper time to dance."

"Just trust me Star, by the way have you ever danced flamenco?" She shook her head. "Oh, well I'm sure you'll like it." He quickly reassured her. Fredrico was a mere twenty feet from the door when the music began playing. As soon as it rose into the air Robin dipped Starfire down then did so again on his other side. While on the dance floor the other people made a circle around them, the others atop merely looked down to watch. Robin began to lead Starfire in a swift waltz, turning her this way and that way. All Starfire could do was stare deep into his eyes and follow his foot movements, she was quickly catching on. Raven and Beast Boy gaped at them dumbfounded.

"What-is-he-doing?" Raven then double take up at the railing above them.

"Giving Cyborg and Lee more time."

"How's that?" Raven nodded above them and Beast Boy saw Fredrico leaning against it watching Robin and Starfire dance. As the pace in the music began to pick up so did Robin and Starfire's passion. He twirled her numerous times before she ended up back in his arms and staring into his eyes once more. It was now a question as to who was actually leading who. They continued on while Raven and Beast Boy began watching them with amused smiles. The dance then ended with Starfire leaning on Robin's arm and he slowly dipping her back. The whole of the room burst into applause like a small indoor thunderstorm. He picked her up and she held onto his shoulder for support.

"I-believe I-may need an-another glass of water," she panted. Robin smiled and looked up at Fredrico who sent him a nod them took his leave.

"Let's just hope we bought them enough time."

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Once again Cyborg and Lee found themselves crouching before what they hoped would be the end of a rather tiring night. They turned the room completely upside down and were now left with this one last place in Fredrico's personal office; a mini refrigerator. Lee rolled his eyes and grasped the handle.

"Cyborg-San…"

"Yeah Lee?"

"I our quarry just happens to be in here, I swear I shall never again doubt the wisdom of 'the gut feeling'." He pulled it open to twice in one night find food and drinks inside. He then saw a small crease toward the back. After removing the racks and setting them aside he pulled away the false back of the fridge to reveal a well hidden safe.

"Never underestimate the gut feeling," instructed Cyborg. "Oop hungry now." He then grabbed a bit of sausage from one of the racks set aside while Lee attempted to enter the combination. Lee turned the knob once more until he heard a soft click and was granted the ability to open the safe. Inside their were a variety of things; wads of cash, drugs, a pistol, questionable magazines, and one gold arrow head. Lee pulled it out and held it up to his friend. "Well aright!"

"Yes, I am glad we are finally done with this endeavor. Now I'd like to leave."

"You and me both man." They set the arrow head in a small case and Cyborg stowed it in a section on of his right arm. They stood up and as soon as they did two suited guards burst through the doors. They pointed their weapons at the Titans forcing to stop dead.

"TU! Levantate las manos!" (YOU! Put up your hands!).

"Oh crap," muttered Cyborg. He saw Lee out of the corner of his eyes motion off to the side. "Hey guys." He stepped forward but they straightened their guns. "Whoa be cool now. I just wanna yell you one thing." The two guards glanced at each other. "SAY CHEESE!" Cyborg's shoulder light blinded them long enough for he and Lee to move off to the side of each guard send them falling to the floor. Afterwards Cyborg turned up his nose. "They didn't say cheese, hmp." They stepped out into the hall and immediately were met with gunfire. Lee ducked low and threw a razor sharp shuriken at their attacker. The disc sliced off the barrel of his gun and returned to its master. Fredrico tem appeared with five more of his underlings. He sent Cyborg and Lee a death glare and shoved his men after them.

"It is now time for us to leave," said Lee. They sprinted back down the hall avoiding the deadly bullets as they bounced off the narrow walls and other various objects. As they turned a corner another guard appeared before them. Cyborg merely grabbed him by the shirt and pitched the man behind them. They rounded another corner and came to a dead end. They looked about seeing only a waist high vase below a window overlooking a river that ran by the house.

"Now what," asked Cyborg. The foot steps of their pursuers drew nearer. Lee then locked his eyes on the window.

"We jump."

"Jump? You mean fall?"
"Aim for the river." He began investigating the window. "Now we need to open this ting and quickly before-" Cyborg then picked up the vase and smashed it through the window. "Or we can do that." As the hurrying men came around the corner they saw Lee jumping just after Cyborg. He landed in the water alongside his friend making a sizable wake. They both dived down in an attempt to dodge their fire. Underwater the bullets whizzed past them in tiny streams. Once Fredrico was sure they were dead by lead poisoning he turned away in search of the other Titans. Moments later Cyborg and Lee resurfaced below a pier near the shore line. While treaded water he gazed curiously at Cyborg who ad managed to stay a float.

"Are you not too heavy to..float?"

"In the event of a water landing I have been designed to serve as a floatation device." Lee gaped at him stupidly. "You can either keep that up and sink after getting too tired or you grab on and rest." Lee hesitantly swam over and grabbed hold of his shoulder. Cyborg then signaled Raven and Beast Boy. "Hey Rae you there?"

"Are you okay," asked Raven's voice.

"Yeah we're fine. Listen up, we got the arrow head and Freddy's pretty steamed about it. Yall better bounce on out of there before he comes looking for you."

"Well I don't think you need to worry about Robin or Starfire." Lee and Cyborg sent each other an inquiring look.

"Why's that?" It was then Beast Boy who spoke.

"Right after Freddy left they whispered something to one another and then they just disappeared."

"They disappeared?"

"Yeah, in the crowd. We couldn't find them; God knows where they are now." Cyborg let out a short breath.

"Well at least Freddy probably can't find them either. We'll track em' down later, right now why don't you meet me and Lee at the docks."

"Gotcha." Raven and Beast Boy then inconspicuously left among the other guests.

JOINING ROBIN AND STAR……………

Robin closed the door behind him while Starfire plopped down on the bed. He then locked the door with both the bolt and that chain. He then sauntered his way over to the bathroom and began splashing some cold water on his face.

"Robin?"

"Yes Star?" He kept his eyes closed so as not to get some soap mixed in them.

"Should we not have told our friends of our lodging?" Robin smirked and rinsed his face once more.

"We will in a little while." She sat up and leant back using her arms for support.

"Robin, I must express my…enjoyment of our most recent 'dance'." Robin straightened up and pressed a towel to his wet features.

"Yeah I really had a lot of fun also-" He turned around to find himself face to face with the Tamaranian princess. She stepped closer to him making Robin lean back against the counter.

"I was not aware you were able to express passion in such a way." She space between them was almost no more.

"You…you think maybe we should make sure the other doors and windows are locked. I really don't want any visitors right now." Starfire smiled and played with his hair.

"You needn't worry, I have done so already." Robin smiled and took gentle hold of her waist.

"Well then where were we?" Their faces drifted together closer and closer. They could feel each others breath when a small thud broke them out of it. "What the hel-" He sighed impatiently. He then slowly moved her aside. "I'll be right back, and if that's the pizza boy I swear this will be one order he'll wish he just took home." He left with Starfire softly giggling. He reached the origin of the thud and saw that a window was moving around in the passing wind. He walked up to it and fiddled with the latch. When it moved a little too freely he cleared his throat.

"Starfire, I thought you said you locked all the doors and windows."

"I did," she called back. Robin leaned a little closer.

"I think you better double check." Just then a hooded figure jumped on through the window and pointed a double barrel shot gun in Robin's face. The boy wonder knocked the weapon up and smashed his head against the wall. He then picked up the zealot's lost rifle and ran back to the bathroom. He reached it and upon doing so pointed his rifle directly at Meric. Who pulled up an unconscious Starfire by the hair and held a mid-sized dagger to her throat.

"Oh Ritchie Ritchie I'm disappointed in you. Here it is your first time in Madrid and instead of enjoying the fiestas all you and your girlfriend have been doing is all this useless running around."

"Let her go Meric."

"How do you say 'no' in Spanish?" Robin cocked his gun and Meric let out a loud chortle. "Ritchie you're a smarter boy than that, a buck shot? You'll do us both" Robin began lowering his weapon. "You're coming back with me Ritchie, and this time you're going to stay put."

"Fine, but she stays."

"Oh you know I'd do anything for you but orders are orders, so I'll be taking both of you." Robin was about to protest once more but another zealot approached behind him and knocked him hard in the back of the head. He then threw Starfire into the arms of another and stow his dagger away. "Whether you like it or not." They then carted them away and as Meric walked by he left a medallion on the bed bearing the symbol of Isis. He then walked out closing the door behind him.

I'm actually really glad you all pressed me to continue this story, because I'm having the best time writing it. I hope you liked this part and I'll update as soon as possible. Laters!