Chapter 2 (Super Mess of the Press)
It wasn't too hard for Robin to arrange for a press conference, in fact people had been flood the towers phone lines all week begging for exclusive interviews. Press wasn't exactly Robin's favorite part of the job, after all the team was made of super heroes, not super stars. However Beast Boy, who loved the press, had slowly been pushing Robin into the idea and when Robin saw the dysfunctional toys, it was the last straw. But still, Robin was starting to have his doubts about the whole thing… But Robin, being Robin would not tell a soul, or give in to the imposing stage fright. He calmly collected himself and gave some last minute directions to his team, "Ok team, the plan is to keep it simple, answer one question at a time and stick together. And just- try not to say anything stupid." Robin glanced at Beast Boy.
"Hey! Why are you looking at me like that?" Beast Boy pouted folding his arms across his chest in a child-like manner.
Robin merely raised an eyebrow in response, "You know why."
"Maybe… Just maybe I don't. Maybe I've forgotten." Beastboy threw out a hip defiantly.
"We haven't held any press conferences since you hogged the media at the first one."
"Dude, I was just answering the questions."
"Yeah, you spent an hour rambling about yourself, and trying to brainwash everyone to only eat Tofu", said Cyborg, also raising an eyebrow.
"Dude, I was not brainwashing anyone! I was just suggesting that they try it once! Has it ever occurred to you that if people tried tofu they might like it?" Asked Beast Boy, taking a step toward Cyborg.
"No", said Cyborg.
"Friends…" Starfire attempted to cut in.
But Cyborg wasn't done, "I like meat but you don't see me snatching microphones away from teammates, and screaming madly, "EAT MEAT OR DIE!""
"I never said-" Beastboy protested.
"TEAM! We're on in five. We need a plan. Any ideas about what we could talk about?" Robin asked.
"I could sing the standard song of friendship and joy!" exclaimed Starfire excitedly.
"NO!" Shouted all of the team.
"You do not enjoy my songs?" Asked a heart broken Star.
The team exchanged glances until finally Robin spoke, "No Star, we love your songs it's just… We only have a limited amount of time, and we need to address the issues like…"
"How my outfit is NOT and will never be PINK", hissed Raven, eyes slightly twitching as she spat out the word pink.
After a moment of silent starring Beast Boy spoke up, "Really? I thought you looked good in pink…"
Raven starred at Beast Boy trying to figure out if he was joking or not.
"Anyway…" Robin continued, "Answer the questions, don't say anything dumb, try to take it one question at a time, and we should be fine."
"Teen titans? You're on in 2, get on the stage", a man that was helping with the press conference ordered.
The team glanced at Robin for orders but her he shrugged, "You heard the man, go!"
No sooner did the titans shuffle on the stage did all the reporters explode with questions all at once, "Where do you find time to brush your teeth?" "Any favorite TV shows?" "Who are your mentors?" "Raven, did you dye your hair that color?" "What color is your underwear?" "Ever considered adopting pets from an animal shelter?" "Beast boy, Mister Beast boy over here! Why is your skin green?" "How did you all meet?" "Cyborg, how does it feel to be a mechanical man?" "Who are your crushes?" "How'd you find each other?" "Ever considered taking over the world?" "Robin! You're the team leader- has this team ever considered adding any new members?" "Did any of you watch Barney when you were younger?" "STARFIRE! Will you marry me!"
"Enough!" Robin yelled, Starfire took a sep behind Robin, " For all your…Very important questions to be answered, we're going to need to set some ground rules. First rule: Nobody is allowed to ask Starfire to marry them. Second rule: No yelling over each other, one question at a time. Got it? Good. You…wit the hat, first question."
"Ever thought about starting a band?"
Robin laugh, "Nah, we really don't have the time, and my voice is horrible."
"Man, who are you kidding?" Cyborg asked.
"Yes Robin, your singing voice is most delightful!" said Starfire nodding.
Robin blushed, "Er… Thanks. But when have your heard me singing?"
Starfire shrugged, "The showering device." The audience full of reporters burst out laughing.
Robin turned bright red, "Next question, and please keep in mind that we're not supermodels, we're super HEROES."
"Except Starfire right?" A reporter asked.
Starfire tugged on Robin's sleeve and whispered in his ear, "What do they mean Robin?"
Robin bit his lip, "What do you mean by that?"
"She's a supermodel AND a superhero right? I mean she's got the looks, if you know what I mean", said the reporter, waggling his eyebrows.
"No, friend, I am thinking that you do not comprehend. I am a part of this team and nothing more." Starfire said.
"Well, little lady, rumor has it that you're going to be offered a modeling contract with-"
"-That's ridiculous!" Robin interrupted.
"I am sorry, but your friend Rumor, has it wrong", Star spoke slowly, still not quite sure what he was talking about.
"Starfire's place is with us, the teen titans, and we've heard no word of such an offer. Next question." Robin insisted/
"Robin why are you so protective of Starfire there? Something going on that the press should know about?"
Robin turned red again, "Well… er…um…"
"Robin is my best friend, he has taught me much about your world, and I am forever grateful to him", Star said diplomatically.
"Yeah what Star said, we're best friends", Robin said.
"So you call her Star huh? How sweet!" The entire audience "Ah"-ed.
"Um… Closing questions please…." Robin stammered.
"Have any of you been informed that there was discussion of a movie in the making, about your many adventures?"
"Really? Man that's sweet!" Cyborg nodded.
"Dude!", Beastboy got really excited, "I mean… yeah that's cool… I figured they'd be coming around after…" Beastboy would have continued but he found his mouth stuck together surrounded in black. Beastboy glared at Raven who shrugged a shoulder at him.
"Last question", Raven advised.
"Ok Raven this one is for you: Do you guys ever fight?"
"People often forget that we're just like anyone else, sure we fight, but we're friends, it's what we do." Raven shrugged.
Robin nodded, "Well put Raven. Remember we're normal people-aliens-robots, just like anyone else." Then Robin pushed the titans off the stage. Once they were safely backstage Robin whispered, "We're NEVER doing that again."
A/N: Well, there you go. I want to take this time to say that I think team titans come from Earth-2, which should mean that the Earth-1 Starfire actually did model. Because I remember Mirage trying to convince her Nightwing that he wouldn't like Starfire because she posed for pictures in the nude. So after that random information, I'd really like it if you'd review…Thanku. (Yes I said Thanku!)