A/N: I can't summarize this chapter for you, sorry. I'm sure that if you've liked the story so far you'll enjoy this though. I was wondering whether A Raven's last song did guess what Robins was going to say, I just want to know if it was that predictable.

Anywho, on with the Chapter 5: The Morning After.

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans, if I did, I would be rich and my stories would be on TV rather than here.

Raven's POV

We had just shared in our first kiss, my lips felt like they were on fire, not in the painful sense of the word, but in that they burned with passion and wanted to go back to the source of the sensation. But what I saw made the temporary wait seem worth it, he had stepped away from me, at first I thought I was a bad kisser and he wanted to end it, silly girl, then I felt his hand let go of mine and make a slow motion trip towards his own face. I was ecstatic, he was going to remove his mask, I was going to see for the first time the man that had stolen my heart and in return given me his. He grabbed the left edge with his right hand, tilted his head down and started to pull. With ease it fell to the ground between us... as he raised his head I couldn't help but wonder what color his eyes were. I could almost see...

Bang, bang, bang

What, where am I what's going on... NO! someone is gonna pay... and what am I gonna tell them on their way to oblivion?... it doesn't matter!... they're on their way to somewhere they aren't coming back from...

Bang, bang, bang

"Hold on a minute, some people were trying to sleep you know," I snapped towards the thin door separating someone from their early demise.

"Friend Raven, Why are you still asleep at an hour like this?" came the non-affected response of the only other female in the building, "The noon time meal of submersible sandwiches is almost prepared." At this I started from under my covers and got ready as fast as I could. How could I sleep this long... do they know yet... did Robin tell them... or what could he tell them... no, he'd wait on me... oh great, he'd wait wouldn't he... I wouldn't have complained too much if he just told them... but someone needs to be there when he tells Cyborg... just for Robins safety...

"I coming," I said in my usual collected voice. I listened to the light thumping of Starfire's feet fade down the hall before I stepped out.

"So, rough night?" came a squeaky voice from the table. I didn't respond, well verbally anyways, the daggers I threw with my eyes said enough to shut him up for the time being. I just wanted my tea and brea- lunch. There was already a pot of water on the stove, and the nod I got from the person Robin rightly feared told me it was for me. I was grateful, because as soon as I got my mug and bag of tea out it started to whistle, announcing to the whole house that I was getting my tea. This usually happened twice a day, once in the morning when I wake up, and once in the middle of the night (I usually stop it before it actually whistles then though), so the fact that it was noon just reinforced the idea I had over slept. Well technically, I didn't over sleep, I just slept during different hours than normal. But the effect was the same, I had been asleep while everyone else was awake training or playing games.

"So anything new happening today, Robin." in the most intimidating voice he could muster without alerting Beast Boy or Starfire that he knew something had happened, and for some reason he didn't sound at all thrilled. What was his problem today... well, really nothing had happened... but then again nothing had not happened... this is just to confusing... I can't wait till I don't have t... wait, yeah I can wait, because I don't want to have to tell him... what's there to tell him, you and Robin sat on the roof not talking all night long... yeah that's going to go over real good...

"Nope, the scanners are clear. And most of the major bad guys are either in jail, where we put them, or hiding plotting their next move," it was thin cover for the fear and irritation he was feeling towards the half machine staring him down from across the room, "looks like we've got the rest of the day off."

Do you really want to be there when he tells Cyborg?... no, but if I'm not who's gonna save him from being the first projectile the sonic cannon has ever launched?...

"I need to get some more tofu, I'm about out." Beast Boy piped up. Almost instantly Starfire's eyes lit up like light bulbs, just the thought of 'the store with many stores inside of it' made her happy. Well that gives you and Robin a chance to talk to Cyborg one-on-two... even odds that way... one not-so-happy half metal man vs. us... wow, I can say 'us' and it sounds right...

"Alright, Star I assume will want to join you," came the now more confident voice of our leader, great minds really do think alike. "Just try and be back in time for dinner, please." Yeah, so if Cyborg decides to kill us they might catch him before he gets it done... I still wonder why the Tin Man in such a 'great' mood this morning, I thought to myself.

Robin's POV

Well, that was easier than I expected... WHAT ARE OU TALKING ABOUT EASY FOR, YOU HAVEN'T EVEN TALKED TO HIM, and he sounds like he's in a 'lovely' mood... yeah, maybe if it's just me and him... and Raven to keep him from killing me... we can keep him from killing me and locking her in her room till she's 45... right?... He didn't seem this mad last night... I wonder what changed?... you'll find out soon enough...

Once Beast Boy and Starfire, took off I nonchalantly said, "I'm going to go train, Cy do you want to help me out?" See, how hard was that... Yeah, give him a reason to hit you... you really thought ahead on this one... It's just so we can talk... if he starts to get too violent I'll just leave... well if I can get by him that is... maybe Raven wants to train too... or at least ask her to watch the monitors and make sure Cyborg doesn't kill me...

"Sure thing Robin, I'll come spar with you," he said with a bit more cheer to his voice than I really liked, "And while we're in there, we can... talk." You really don't want to talk to him... but I have to, I can't just lie to him... you can't? it might be better for your health... I have to tell him what happened... he only said he'd hurt me if I hurt her... I don't think I hurt her, did I?... I hurt Raven!... how did I manage that... it doesn't matter, fix it...

"Do you guys mind if you have a third wheel? I need to work on my hand-to-hand some more, I think I've gotten to used to depending on my powers." came the familiar monotone voice of my savior, okay so maybe I over reacted a bit... I didn't hurt her or she wouldn't be coming along. I looked in her direction then at the giant who was following me, he didn't seem all to thrilled with the idea, but he couldn't think of a good reason she shouldn't join us. I just nodded in her direction, hoping she caught the 'thank you' mixed in with the simple acknowledgment.

After about and hour and a half of solid sparring Raven was starting to wear out. Impressive for someone who thought they were getting rusty... you didn't buy that did you... no, but I can play along can't I... "I'm gonna go take a breather real quick," came the forced level voice from my opponent, wow she looks amazing, all sweaty and worked up... keep your head in the present... (we actually did go two-on-one, just not the two-on-one I was hoping for), "Take it easy on him while I'm gone Cy."

Yeah, take it easy... did he know what that meant... every time he managed to land an 'accidental' blow, I thought there was more in it than he normally used during combat... no, he wouldn't actually try and hurt you... would he?...

"Don't worry, I'll make sure he doesn't take advantage of having me one-on-one." he hollered over his shoulder. Why is she leaving... no, don't leave... you're the only reason he hasn't clobbered me yet... "It's just you and me now, 'mono y mono'." he hissed once the door closed. What crawled under his titanium skin!... that look in his eyes doesn't look good for you...

"Hey, now! I think we need to clear some things up before we continue." I said holding my hands up in a sign of temporary peace, "This is still sparring, right? And you said earlier that you wanted to talk, I assume you didn't talk before because she was in here, so why don't you talk now?"

He looked at me with a suspicious glare and wheezed, "Yeah, this is still sparring, but I wouldn't ease up any just because you only have one person to worry about now." Good he's getting winded too, "As for talking, I just have some questions for you." he dove towards me as he said those last words, (I had let my hands drop to my sides and he saw that as a sign the truce was up) I jumped up and using his back as a step I leapt clear of any immediate danger.

"Please, feel free to ask away. I can't guarantee you're gonna like the answers, but I won't lie to you." I said with a cocky smile as he was pulling himself off the ground where I had just been standing.

"Well then, where to start..." he said with mock thoughtfulness, "Oh yeah, why are you moving a little slow today, why did Raven not get up till NOON, and finally why haven't you two spoken a word to each other since she woke up!" With the last word he started another assault on me, he didn't dive this time, but I was just as quickly avoiding his punches. "I told you, if you ever hurt her..." he trailed off with a growl rather than actually finishing the sentence, but I got the gist of what he was saying.

"Well, as for why Raven didn't get up till noon, you have to ask her. I could guess why, but that wouldn't be fair of me to answer for her. Besides can you imagine what she'd do if I started talking for her." I shuddered at the last thought, knowing that this training session would be nothing compared to her wrath, "And as for me, I don't see how you can call me slow when since she left you haven't been able to lay a finger on me." Oh sure, make the giant mad... maybe it'll throw off his focus... you hope...

"You are so sure of yourself," he rasped as I dodged his last volley of swings, but during the process of getting out of the way I turned my back, he saw the advantage and started a new wave before I had time to react. The first blow sent me across the room face first into the doorway. Nope, it didn't throw off his focus...

I looked over my shoulder at the metal sledgehammer of a man running at me. All I could do was sit there, close my eyes, and wait for the inevitable, I was just to stunned from that last hit to do anything else. Then, after what was more than enough time for him to have gotten to me, I opened my eyes to see Cyborg hovering just inches away from me in a black cloud of saving grace.

"How dare you try and hurt my boyfriend !" came a not so pleased voice from the now open door. Think of it this way, you didn't have to tell him... yeah, but she doesn't know that yet... and did she call me her boyfriend?... I am really going to get used to this...

"Umm, Raven I hadn't got around to telling him about us yet..." my voice drifted off as I saw Cyborg's jaw hit the ground, "He really hadn't given me a chance to get that far." I groaned, and collapsed face down remembering the pain at hand.

"Oh." was the only reply I got. I heard a clatter next to me, which I guessed to be Cyborg being dropped from his temporary prison. "Don't move, I'll see what I can do." she cooed as I felt her hands on my back. I'd been healed by her before, but I don't remember her ever actually touching me to do it; the feeling I got from her hands was amazing as she searched my back for bruises and cuts healing as she went.

"I think I'll leave you two alone..." came a shaky voice as he tried to make his way to the door. But he was stopped short by a petite hand being held up, she motioned for him to sit down as I was sitting up and leaning against the wall. I may have been healed, but I was still exhausted and couldn't make myself stand. The big man standing in front of me reluctantly sat down on the floor, he knows what's best for his health, carefully not making eye contact with either of us.

"So, do you want a chance to explain yourself, or should I get right to the chewing you out stage of this discussion." The voice was calm, but obviously restraining itself.

"Don't be too hard on him, Raven, I..." but before I could finish my sentence.

"Don't think he's the only one who's in trouble here 'Wonder Boy', you should have been straight up with him. I was here for you that way he wouldn't kill you, but when you two wouldn't talk I decided it would be better if you were given a chance to talk man to man. Instead, you get into a testosterone spraying contest and almost get yourself killed... And YOU, what were you thinking. It's a good thing I was watching the monitors when I left or you would have had a one way trip to the dark side of the universe. I'm glad you have taken the role of my big brother and keep an eye out on me, BUT I don't need you to fight my battles. And in this case I don't want you to fight a battle that doesn't need to be fought." Every word seemed to flow together, and at the same time be punctuated letting us know we were wrong, very very wrong.

"Sorry, Rae. I thought h..." started Cyborg, but just like me wasn't allowed to finish.

"That was your problem Cyborg, you thought. Next time don't think, ask." snapped the only standing person in the building, a few of the punching bags started swinging when she put emphasis on 'thought'. "Now if there isn't anything else, I'm going to go clean up and read." The look on her face told us there wasn't 'anything else', so she left.

"Sorry man, I didn't know..." I held up my hand to stop him.

"No, you don't need to be sorry. I should have been straight with you from the beginning."

"So are we cool?" he asked. I just looked up, made eye contact, and stuck out my hand. It's great how guys can beat the crap out of each other, then five minutes later shake hands and be back on good terms. Of course it helps that she healed you... okay, so that did help... a little...