Authoress' Notes: Hello again my wonderful readers. I'm SO sorry this took so long to update, but I lost all my notes and work on the story and forgot where I wanted the plot to go, and . . . this is a really bad excuse. Instead of wasting space with this, I think I'll just reply to the reviews . .

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scathac's warrior: I realize it has been a long time since I updated, but I do have a life outside of fanfiction, like working on my career as a novelist. Therefore, I can't update as often as I would like. I am going to try to update quicker in the future though.

Samurai-lapin: I'm glad you like the story so far. With any luck it will only get better.

Notamambor: I enjoy writing their scenes. Don't worry, there'll be more of them later. Alfred is going to do everything humanly possible to embarrass Robin . . .

Piscean Wisdom: Cute wasn't exactly the mood I was going for, but if it came out that way, great! Variety in opinions is what makes people special.

Dbzgtfan2004: Yes, Rob/Star forever! They have to end up together, it would be so wrong if they didn't, they're perfect for each other. I'm glad you're interested.

Alicia Keyboard: No matter what, I will continue this story and finish it, so have to fear about that. I'm so happy you like it.

Regrem Erutaerc: I'm toying with a lot of different ideas right now, but thanks for the suggestion. They will admit their feeling eventually, it's just gonna take a while, and a lot of close calls.

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Lost Inside: I'm really happy that you like the story that much! I put some work into this story and its really gratifying to know that someone really thinks it's good.

Tiffany: I'm pleased that you think this story's great. I will try to update when I can, but I can't promise anything under three months.

Angelsflame265: As I said I will try to update soon. Thank you for being polite and saying "please"!

Thank you everyone for taking the time to review. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to write such lovely things about this story. And now for our feature presentation . . . read, review, and above all, enjoy!

Return to Gotham

Chapter 2: Long Forgotten

–Robin's Room–

"Alfred, this is Starfire. Star, this wise guy here is Alfred, he pretty much raised me." Robin introduced.

"It is glorious to make your acquaintance Alfred." Starfire spoke in a bubbly tone to the chucking butler.

"As it is to make yours. You see, I am Master Batman's, and Master Robin's when it comes to it, butler." Alfred returned in kind, sensing the girl's need for a mental connection between Robin and himself.

"Please, explain this 'butler' you speak of." the Tamaranean princess cocked her head to one side cutely, curious as a kitten. (A/N: No pun on residential company intended./\/\;)

"A butler is someone who cleans, answers doors, makes appointments and other various tasks." he explained patiently. Amazing what single-handedly raising three children in two different generations does for one's patience.

"That sounds most enjoyable!" Starfire squealed in delight. What fun that would be!

"Perhaps after this nasty business is over with you can assist me as hostess of the next party here at the manor Mistress Starfire." Alfred smirked as he watched Robin's face rapidly became the color of his uniform's shirt and begin to choke.

"Well, I best be off, Master Batman and Mistress Barbara send their regards. Good day to you Master Robin, Mistress Starfire." Robin only coughed and spluttered more at his parting words.

Starfire looked on in concern, rubbing Robin's back in a feeble attempt to decrease his discomforture. Inside, she was brimming with excitement. Being a hostess of a party sounded fun. But why did the Titans never have a host or hostess for their parties? Perhaps friend Cyborg would explain, seeing as friend Robin seemed to get upset over it.

"Friend Robin, if it is truly such a horrible thing to be a hostess, I . . . will not do it." Now under control, Robin sensed the disappointment in her voice.

"Of course you should, he just . . . caught me off guard." As Robin grinned at her, he noted two things in rapid succession. One, Star's hand was still on his back. Two, she still had his mask. The war was on.

–Living Room–

"Take that Cy!"

"Not so hot now, huh BB?"

Raven rolled her eyes and attempted, attempted being the key word, to return to return to her book and failed miserably.

"You've got mail!" the Titan's mainframe computer emphatically shouted.

"To: Cyborg, From: Titans East, Re: garbage disposal and Sparky."

Cyborg jumped up, blushing slightly, "Hehe, pesky disposals . . ."

"Raven, hey Raven?"

"Go away."

"Play Tetris with me, please? Cy's gonna take hours." Beast Boy begged.

'Oh boy, here comes the face.' Raven was not disappointed as a tiny green kitten jumped onto he lap.

'Pros; I get back to my play quicker, he quits with the face, mild curiosity of video games sated. Cons; it's a video game. Why not? Everyone else is acting weird, Beast Boy excluded. Imagine that.' Raven thought dryly.

In the background Cyborg was shouting, "Dude, you can't put plastic down a garbage disposal!" Aqualad looked fairly sheepish.

"One, game, and you never bother me about it again." the changeling's face lit up like the sun's first morning rays, not that he ever saw those.

"Sue thing." Beast Boy said quietly. Walking her through the controls, he couldn't help but feel giddy. Four years of unending patience was finally paying off. Maybe if she would play video games, she would open up in other ways as well.

Or if not, he was willing to wait another four years. Longer, if need be. After all, what wait wasn't worth one of the quiet empath's smiles?

"Ready?" Beast Boy asked. Raven only nodded as the dreaded game commenced.

–Robin's Room–

The tickle/pillow war zone that was formerly Robin's bedroom was covered in whitish-tan feathers, the two teens laying on the bed gasping for air between laughs. A victorious Robin held up his mask like a trophy as their breathing returned to something resembling normality.

"I should . . . probably finish the story I started before Alfred decided to interrupt." Robin muttered, still annoyed with the inopportune timing of the dear butler, "I guess I should start with my real name."

"What is your true name, friend Robin?" Starfire asked softly, aware of the delicacy of the topic.

"Richard Grayson. You see, when I was little, I . . . " Robin was cut off for the second time that day, this time by the Titan's alarm.

"Yo, Rob, Star, we got trouble, Cinderblock's st it again!" Cyborg's voice called via the intercom.

Robin sighed and replied over said intercom, "Titans go!"

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans or Tetris or really anything, so there's no point getting upset over it.

Authoress' notes: I know, not a lot of good ole' Cy in this chapter, sorry Cyborg fans. He'll have more of a part later, possibly as comic relief, or as relief from Beast Boy's version of comic relief. Not that I dislike Beast boy, next to Raven, he's my favorite character in Teen Titans. As for this story's next update, should be within the next three months. Until then, check out my upcoming one-shot "Over It", a Raven/Beast Boy romance. See ya later minna-san!

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