Alrighty, I have finally reread the whole thing and have a really good idea one what changes I can make. Again if you have any suggestions please let me know. :)

I guess I didn't know the first step in doing an investigation on my own. Robin even said he no longer wanted to be updated about the case leaving me to completely do this on my own. I don't mind it. No longer having the deep seated feeling that I am failing him at every turn seems to make this a little easier mentally as well. However, I cannot deny that I miss having him close to me. For whatever reason however, I find myself doing most of my investigation in his office still. Knowing he and Starfire are out right now doing their own investigation. They are working on a Dr. Light case. Which again doesn't make much sense to me, given he has a...soft spot for me you could say. It would make more sense for me to be there. However, I am happy that he is understanding that he needs to let this case go.

Even still, looking at the map board and the details and case files I still have yet to figure out where he is hitting next. His only pattern is the type of places he hits, he doesn't have an order. He has hit three Jewelry stores in a row, then a science lab, then a Museum, then three banks, another science lab, another jewelry store, and then last night, a science lab again. Nothing makes sense. It isn't until almost midnight when Robin finally stalks into his office, upon seeing me the bond we share lights up. He feels guilty and I am sure it is from the way he spoke to me. It has been rolling off of him since it happened. A little before, but maybe he feels bad for how distant we have been to each other.

"I didn't think you would still be awake" He says, I nod turning my back to him and looking back to the board. The little red X's all over the map seem to be taunting me. There is something so basic that we are missing and it is getting to me. Not in the same way it gets to Robin but pretty close to being my breaking point.

"Just about to go to bed." I say, he doesn't say anything for a moment leaving a thick silence in the room. It seems to be the theme recently.

"I'll be in shortly, I just need to add these new clues to the board" he says holding up a bag of his own tacs, I cock my head to the side.

"This board?"

"No, I have one in my room for this case." he admits, I stop and look at him confused, I thought he would at least be in here some of the time while solving his own case. "It'll help me detach from this Red X case. I need to not look at it. Be near it. I am really trying to trust you with it"

"Got it, Just miss you being around that's all" I admit then go back to looking at the board. I give up turning on my heels and heading out of the office. Robin grabs my forearm lightly stopping me in my tracks.

"Don't worry, everything will go back to normal soon. We just gotta get some of these cases solved first" He assures, it does help. Knowing there is light at the end of this tunnel. That our entire relationship won't be strained from the job that we do.

I kiss his cheek and he releases my arm letting me go to bed. As soon as I crawl into it I can feel the aches of how tense my muscles have been all day. Finally relaxing a little bit. I allow myself to drift off into sleep. The bed sucking me into the wonderful world of dreams and relaxation. It doesn't last, as the loud hissing of my door opening brings me to slight consciousness. I can feel Robin get into bed beside me but I am far too tired to say anything or even move. He wraps his arm around my waist pulling me into his chest. My body basically absorbs all of his warmth leaving me even more relaxed as I drift off into sleep.

The moment I wake up I feel the absence of Robin's arms. It makes me shiver as I pull the covers closer to my body to sub for it. Getting up is the hardest part of everyday. I miss when he would stay here until I got up as well. I miss when every day life didn't seem to daunting and stress inducing. Today I know is going to be another day of me trying to find out who Red X is and how to get him behind bars. How to keep him in our grasp for even just a moment longer than we have been able to. I can imagine myself bringing him in and the look on Robin's face would be pure bliss. Pure relaxation. Our relationship can go back to normal after that. After a year of it feeling...different.

Getting dressed in my daily uniform and running a hairbrush through my hair, while my lavender incense burn and wash me with a calming aura. I don't waste anymore time; heading downstairs the pot of kettle water already started as always and Cyborg quietly leaning against the counter. His one eye half closed with sleepiness. He see's me.

"Morning" He basically whispers

"Good morning, how are you and B doing on your case?" I ask, He shrugs

"Dr. Light doesn't do much other than his main gimmick. It's almost impossible to know when he is going to attack. We just know where he goes and if we are being completely honest we have no idea why he truly keeps trying to power up that suit" He explains, I furrow my brow leaning against the counter as well.

"I thought Robin and Star had Dr. Light, that's what he told me" I recall, he shakes his head

"Nah, that's us. I don't know what Robin and Star have but, I know it has been keeping them busy" He states, I nod thinking deeply to myself. I could have sworn he had Dr. Light. I thought he told me he did. I could be mistaken.

I shove it out of the way for now enjoying my morning tea and reading a book on the couch until Robin finally comes down from his room. Star following behind, they are talking about something I don't really make out but I am also not really listening. He sits beside me and taps my knee, putting my book down turn my body to him giving him my attention.

"I thought you would be working on the case this morning" He asks, I press my lips together in a hard line.

"I am, just waking up" I reply I can see the disappointment on his face already and I can feel my stomach turn into knots. "I'll go right now though, I probably should get it going for the day. I have some ideas"

"Like what?" He asks, I arch an eyebrow at him, he falls back putting his hands up. " Got it, I need to drop it"

Sitting in Robin's office by myself makes me feel weird. Like I am not supposed to be in here, even though I am. It is just so empty without him hovering over me looking at every thought I have while I have it. For now though I just continue to look through the evidence I already have. Looking at the map on the board more wheels begin turning in my head. Everything is local, but it's all stuff that looks like it would be on the other side of town. Unless you take into consideration that he could be in the middle. What is in the middle though? Fair grounds? The college? A High School? He won't live with his parents. He would need too much freedom to skip class since he also does jobs during the day. He would need to be able to move his schedule around. A knock on the door gets my attention but I am rushing to go through filed of the times recently we have fought him. The door opens and Robin steps in, his eyes looking me over in my excitement.

"You look like you just figured something out" He says, I nod hastily writing everything down.

"I could use your skills" I say, he nods. Throughout the whole explanation he seems to be on the edge of his seat. Like I am not talking fast enough for his patience level. I don't change it though, I need to make sure I explain it right. While I do, it dawns on me how simple of an answer this could be. Proving that what we were missing was so simple that it had to be why we overlooked it. Robin begins searching the college's database for anyone that he thinks could fit the description, the profile of what we have gathered to narrow down who it could be. Examples being that, he can't be taller than 6'3, which is still really tall but eliminates over twenty percent of the college. Also any women, which was over forty-three percent of the college student body. Leaving us with sixty-eight percent of students to go through based on schedule and background. Taking us hours.

"So, we have narrowed it down to 8 men, those are the ones that could be Red X and they are the only ones who class schedule match up with the attacks we have dealt with. Now I won't get too far into this with you, I need to focus on my own case right now but, I think you should go in" He says, I look between him and an empty spot in the room waiting for him to tell me that he is kidding. He doesn't.

"Like going in undercover?" I ask

"Think about it, how else are we going to cross of these named on the list without possibly tipping X off that we are onto him. We have one shot at this. He finds out we are looking into him he could run. Go somewhere else. I don't think we have ever been this close before" He says, he looks so excited about this that I feel like he's right. This is the closest we have been. I know how bad he wants this.

"Okay, but we will need to try out those bracelets, I need to be sure that he doesn't recognize me" I say, Robin nods hastily as if he had the same idea, finally we are on the same page. It feels good to finally be there with him.

"I think, black or brown hair, blue eyes, keep you pale but not grey. A normal shade of skin color" He says I laugh

"Are you building your dream girlfriend right now? I think I should go blonde, brown eyes something totally different than what I look like now. Like tan" I argue he shakes his head but he still wears his god damn smile.

"Trust me, this will help a lot" He says getting up from the chair he has been planted it as I explain this to him. "I will go have Cy program the bracelet. You get an appointment with the Dean"

"Got it"

Getting the appointment was easy, sitting inside the Deans office trying to convince him that I am a real Teen Titans seems to be the hard part. The truth is, we really have no idea where Red X could be looking, where he could have access to. Trying to remain undercover is going to be tough for that reason. I have to pretend to be a normal college girl, all of the time. Sounds fucking exhausting. The office smells like old people and stale coffee. Robin and I sit side by side each other across from the Dean who has kept his faded brown eyes trained on us since the moment we came in and made our claims. His hands pushed together to a point and he rests it on his chin.

"I do apologize I am having a hard time believing this story of yours." He says, his voice is almost condescending but I don't let it bother me, or at least show that it's insulting on my face.

"You get many people that walk into your office claiming to be Titans?" Robin asks, the dean drops his hands onto his desk.

"Yes, as a matter of fact we do. Countless people want free education, and think being a Titan would get you that. Only they aren't Titans. They too come in with wild stories and demands" He explains, he looks between us and then back to his own hands.

"What do you need to see to believe us? I could always have the Bat stop by and tell you" Robin offers, though it comes out more like a threat.

"No no, that won't be needed. I just...can you show me your abilities?" He asks he squints over at me and seems like he trying to gauge my reaction. Catch me in the lie he thinks I am spinning at him. I lift my hand to use my powers.

"We would rather not risk anyone seeing, Red X knowing she is on campus could ruin the entire operation" Robin replies, setting a hand on mine preventing me from using my powers. I sigh shaking my head.

"Unless we show him he won't believe us" I argue, Robin shoots me a look I know all to well. Telling me to stay in my place. I shut my mouth turning back to the desk angrily. All it would take is one flick of my finger. Doesn't even have to be something huge. He just needs to believe us. The Dean switches his glance between us once again but gesturing to me.

"She does have a point. I have seen countless people try to pass as you guys, have had some pretty impressive displays attempting to convince me. Unless I see it really is you I cannot allow her to start" He replies.

Robin opens his mouth to say something but I don't wait to hear what he has to say and lift my hand up once more. Lightly waving my index finger in the air. The pen sitting in his pen holder levitates out of the cup and hovers seven inches above it. His eyes follow it and his hand sweeps underneath it, then over it. Satisfied he leans back in his chair and I allow the pen to drop into the holder. He smiles widely looking between the two of us once again. This time his eyes are not leaking with disbelief but excitement.

"So are we set?" I ask

"I can get you started, it is the middle of a semester it is uncommon so if you planned on doing this without getting some attention, I am afraid it won't be possible. However we also have plenty of students taking online classes that do occasionally start in person classes in the middle. Just use that as your story" He explains, my arms fold across my chest and I am reminded of how uncomfortable the bracelet is on my wrist. We couldn't show up here without it.

"Perfect, is there empty dorms that do not have roommates?" Robin asks, I didn't think I would be in the dorms, sure the Tower is across town and in the middle of the ocean but really, I thought I would be able to go in between. Stay in my own bed at night.

"We have dorms normally used for married couples that we can place her in. Do you have an idea of what classes she would be taking?" Dean asks, only he is no longer talking to me but about me to Robin. Which irritates me even more. I am right here.

"It would be impossible for us to match their schedules even if we did one class per suspect, not to mention the waste of time we would be having if she crosses people off the lists super early. I think we should let her choose what classes she takes." Robin replies, he's right it would be a huge waste of time to try to match their schedule. The dean simply nods and unbuttons the button on his suit jacket.

"Get back to me with the list of classes along with the name you would be under and then we will try to get you in as soon as possible" He says, Robin and I both stand, Robin extends a hand and the Dean takes it. Shaking on the deal.

"Thank you for your cooperation" Robin tells him, he doesn't reply just shoots a glance at me and then back to him.

By the time we get to the car I am already looking back at the campus with dread. Knowing how much work this could be. That I will be doing it on my own and that he won't be there with me every night. It is going to make the bed feel so empty. I point my body to the door and look outside as we drive through town to get to the docks. I watch the buildings we pass by and the people. Sometimes I wonder what it must be like to have a normal life like them. To only have to worry about work and being social. Instead of having to save the world on a daily basis. I can recall certain areas of where we have fought, where we have either damaged the city or helped repair it. Some places still get tourism to this day, which to me will never make sense.

"You're upset" Robin notices, I turn to him

"I thought I would be coming home at night. To my own bed, or to you" I say he pauses, his eyes scanning the road ahead clenching his jaw slightly. "I am going to be completely alone"

"I know, I am sorry but we have to think here Rae. We have no idea which one of these guys is X. We don't know what he is looking out for every day. What happens if you show up as Rachel Roth flying into to Class? Your cover is blown. As Raven and turn into Rachel? Cover blown, it is going to be so much easier if you are just here all the time and are acting like you are just like everyone else" He explains, I slump in my seat. He's right and I don't like it. This is why it would be easier if we were working this case together. "I'm sorry I should have said something before, I didn't mean to take you off guard"

"I just am going to miss being with you is all" I say, we fall back into silence, it doesn't last very long as we approach the docks. Robin parks the car and we both get out walking to the edge of the water. Looking around to be sure we are alone I take off the bracelet allowing my true self to show through the glamour bracelet. I grab Robin around the waist and we are flying to the Tower. As we get to the roof and I set him down he looks back at the water, I wait for him.

"It's going to be weird not having you at home too Rae, don't think this will be easy for me" He says, I don't reply and soon after he turns on his heels and we are headed downstairs. We reach the living room in time to see Cyborg win at whatever video game they were playing. A huge winner banner taking over his screen as he hoots and hollars. Beastboy yelling claiming he cheated. He used his tech or something. It is the same thing every time they play that game. Starfire sits on another couch giggling while she cuddles with Silkie. I grimace at the sight of him. Cyborg looks up from his game and his boasting to smile at us.

"How did it go?" He asks, Beastboy peaks over his large form sporting a deep frown. "Did she get in?"

"I gotta send over some stuff. Had to show my powers but I got in" I answer

"Sweet, way to go! How did the bracelet work? Any glitches?" he asks, I shake my head putting it on the coffee table.

"It works beautifully. You did a good job" I tell him

"We need to go over some stuff about the mission Raven" Robin says cutting through the conversation. I suck in a deep breath and wait for him to begin, as does Cyborg and Beastboy, given the fact that theirs seems to be going super slow and boring from what I have heard. "You cannot use your powers in any way. I mean it. Unless it is sensing someone, you cannot use it. We do not want to risk someone seeing you"

"What if I need to protect myself" I ask

"You are good with hand to hand, use it. Powers are a last resort" He says, I shrug

"Okay got it" I agree