Chapter One: "The Rude Awakening"
Everyone in the titan's tower was fast asleep, dreaming of whatever it was that there hearts desired most. That is, almost everyone. Robin, once again was awakened by his continuing nightmare. It happened often, and even when he was awake it kept him occupied during those slow days.
Robin awakened from his nightmare in a drenched pillow and blankets. He had been sweating badly, and frequently during the night. When he got up he glanced at his clock. 3:47am was what the clock read. He half asleep, walked to his bathroom and took a quick rinse in the shower. He then got out and changed into his signature uniform. Unaware of waking anybody, he walked down to the main room of the Titan's Tower. He got out himself a cup of hot chocolate. It wasn't like him to get something to drink, especially hot chocolate, but he was craving it so he gave into temptation. When he walked to the table he felt someone else's presence. He quickly turned around with a disc ready in hand.
"Robin, it is I, Starfire!" Robin quickly put the disc back into his utility belt.
"Sorry Star, I didn't realize it was you. What are you doing up at this hour?" Robin asked, turning back to his drink.
"I heard the shower and I found the Light on in here. Are you feeling well?" Starfire asked, concern showing on her face.
"I'm fine Starfire. I . . . just couldn't sleep." Robin told her.
"Again? Robin, this is not normal. Why do you not sleep?"
"It's nothing Starfire, honest." Robin turned around and tried to reassure her, but it didn't make her any less concerned. "You should go back to sleep." He tried giving her a smile.
"And what will you do?" She asked, not moving from her spot.
"I'm . . . going to stay up for a few." He walked over to the couch.
"Then I shall stay up with you." Starfire followed him.
"No!" Robin quickly told her. This made Starfire jump back a step. He quickly turned to her. "I mean you really shouldn't let me keep you up."
They stood there, neither moving, nor making a sound except that of there breathing. Finally Starfire gave in; she lowered her head and turned around.
"Very well Robin." she told him as she started walking towards the door. "Good Night." She told him before she disappeared into the darkness of the hall way.
Robin told her good night, but she didn't hear him. At least, that's what he thought. He turned around and sat down on the couch. He looked out the window and sighed. His dreams, no, nightmares were getting worse and worse. They kept him from getting the rest he needed. It wasn't good for him, nor the team. But he didn't know what to do. After awhile he looked at the clock and noticed that he had been staring out the window for almost half an hour, but it only seemed to him as a few minutes. I should try to go back to sleep he told himself. He got up and finished his hot cocoa and put the cup in the sink. He walked to his bedroom and plopped on the bed. Sleep soon found him moments later, this time, smiling and content.