The next day Robin was floundering.

"Raven, I really think... No. Uh, Raven, the team and I... No, I don't wanna get them involved... I was wondering... NO! Then it'll sound weird..." He mumbled. "I am soo dead." He reached up to knock on the door only to have it slide open out from under his fist. Raven stood with her arms folded and her expressionless face set.

"Do you need something?" she asked, her right brow raising slightly. Her dark purple eyes were unnerving, and Robin began to break a sweat. He rubbed a hand over the back of his head, and when he didn't respond right away, she sighed and invited him in. Odd. he thought to himself. She hates people coming into her room.

"I'm glad you didn't need to talk about anything." she said, sitting cross-legged on the floor beside her round black bed. She patted the empty rug on the opposite side of her for him to sit.

"I really need to..um... Ask you something."She said hesitantly. Robin was confused. This wasn't Raven, she just wasn't herself today. "I, uh, need to ask if you guys could... um..."

"You don't ask for help all that often do you?" Robin chuckled, crossing his arms and smiling a little. "Don't freak out. Just ask."

Raven eased his worry by throwing a glare in his direction. Her shoulders leveled and she stared unblinkingly into Robin's opaque mask.

"Okay, then. I need to ask for some time off. You guys think you can handle it without me?" she finally blurted. On Robin's face was a thoughtful look. In Robin's head, was the Hallelujahs of a million angels as he bowed down to the God that was smiling down on him.

"I think we can handle it. How about a week?" he suggested slowly, trying to keep the relief out of his voice and off his face.

"You guys are completely positive? I mean, I understand if you need me to stay, with the freak that's been stealing high manufactured weapons from Wayne's and all."

"No, don't worry. He's problably just another wannabe supervillain with a half-baked plan. Go on, we'll take care of it. If we do happen to need you, we'll call." he assured her. She suddenly rose, meaning he had better get up and walk towards the door.

"Okay, I'll be leaving as soon as I can." she said, pressing her palm against the hand-scan door panel. It slid open with a soft hiss.

"Alright, just let us know before you leave, okay?" he said. She nodded as her face dissapeared behind the door. When it was completely closed, he fought the urge to jump and shout with glee.

He strode into the Titans Living room and flopped down on the couch, relaxing his feet on the black coffee table in front of it. Starfire walked around the couch to him and sat gracefully a few feet away.

"So, how did the meeting with Raven go? Pleasantly?" she asked, a smile lighting her face and green eyes shining. Robin nodded.

"Yeah, she's fine. She just needs some time off, so I let her go for about a week." he answered. Beast Boy, who was rooting through the fridge, spun around and was behind the couch in seconds.

"WHAA!" he squeaked. He began to pace behind the couch. "But what if we need her in a fight? What will we do if we need someone smart? And calm? What happens if I go mad without her here to tell my jokes to?"

"You mean torture." Raven's voice suddenly filtered throught. Beast Boy blinked in her direction.

"Yeah, or that?" he said, looking with a puppy face as he pointed up a Raven standing in the doorway. She was dressed in a pair of baggy jeans with a black strappy tank. Her dark hair had been spiked, looking damp and sharp, and taken a few seconds to brush on some black nail polish. Around her neck was a gothic cross with a small silver chain with a dark purple amethyst centered on the four points. She had put it two black button like earrings in, and an extra earring on her left ear. A black and purple back pack was slung over her shoulder, indicating she was ready to leave. Cyborg came walking in from the left doorway, sparing a quick glance in her direction and gaping at what he saw.

That was fast. Robin thought to himself.

"Whoa, Rae, I didn't even know you wore regular clothes. Are you going somewhere?" he asked, looking at Robin for a little guidance. In truth, Robin was just as shocked as Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Starfire. He was stood quickly.

"You ready to go?" he asked. She nodded. Robin stepped forward and handed her a large wad of money.

"Thanks. Would you mind if I borrowed one of your bikes?" she asked. Robin blinked. She knew how to ride the motorcycle?

"Sure. But don't you want to fly?" he asked. Raven shook her head.

"I just want to pretend to be normal for a few days. I'll take the black one." She said as she turned to leave. She was suddenly tackled by Cy, Star and BB as the hugged her goodbye. She looked miffed, but let it pass. Robin stood just outside of the Cy Star BB shell and began to pry them off Raven.

"Don't worry. I'll be fine. I can take care of myself." Robin nodded.

"Alright. If you need anything, take the Titans Com-link. We'll be there in a second." Robin said, drawing her into a quick hug. Raven gave the crew a quick rare smile of gratitude. They all grinned back, and she waved as she walked into the direction of the garage. The Titans watched the open road, and when a flash of black raced from beneath the tower, they watched Raven race away on the cycle.

"You think she'll be okay, Robin?" Cyborg asked. Robin nodded slowly.

"She'll be fine."

A/N: Excellent! These are actually shorter chapters than I wanted to post, but this should be just fine. So thanks for the request, I shall try and tone Raven down a tinge. I might use emotions for later toolage. Thanks again, now GO REVIEW!

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