"It's been … weird." The taller tin man said as he shook his counterpart's mechanical hand. "But you've got a lot of cool stuff packed into that robot body."
"Thanks, I also have waffle maker in here somewhere, but it never came up … I just wanted you to know that."
The taller Titan began to turn away but stopped.
"A waffle maker? Built in?"
"Yup".
"Huh, I never thought of that. I did make a wafflematic. It can crank out waffles like you wouldn't believe, but it's almost as big as you."
"You know what they say. Size isn't everything."
The taller lad chuckled. "I suppose you could say that, I did beat Atlas, and he's bigger than me."
"Hey, it's like I said, there's no downside to having an awesome robot body."
The local Titan sighed. "Actually, there is."
"Hey, I said ..."
"I was once dragged back into the stone age by some nasty looking witch. I couldn't charge or repair myself."
"Oh, that does sound rough. So what happened?"
"Well. This gal name Sarasim, she and her people built a crude generator. It sort of worked and I was able to partially recharge. There was a battle and I helped her fight some monsters, that is until Raven found me and brought me back to the present."
"You don't sound too happy about that. Was this Sarasim a babe?"
Tall Cyborg nodded.
"So, you were dating her?"
He frowned. "I don't know if I'd call it that."
"How about here and now? Are you dating anyone?"
He shook his head.
"Now that is rough. How come a handsome dude like you doesn't have woman?"
He shrugged. "I dunno."
As he spoke, a yellow blur arrived. Little Cyborg's human eye bugged out when he saw that it was Kid Flash. That in of itself wasn't surprising. What did catch his attention was that Wally was carrying Jinx bridal style. Jinx looked around and frowned.
"We're late, it's over. Damn it, Wally, we shouldn't have stopped for lunch on the way here."
"Hey, I needed the calories."
Jinx face palmed. "Honestly Wally, sometimes I wonder why you're my boyfriend. All you think about is eating."
Little Cyborg became slack jawed and pointed at Jinx, who noticed his presence.
"So, it's true what they're saying on the news, there are Titans from other universes … short, weird looking Titans."
"Y-You can't be dating Kid Flash," He then pointed at the other Cyborg. "You're supposed to be dating him. And who are you calling weird looking!?"
Jinx scowled at the visitor. "That crush doesn't count! He was disguised as someone else." She looked a local Cyborg. "No offense, Cy, but you aren't my type."
"None taken, you aren't my type either." He stopped talking and looked at his counterpart, as a huge grin formed on his face. "But I'm thinking you're his type."
A look of mild horror appeared on her face. "What in the world are you talking about? Why would minin Cyborg be my type?"
"Jinx is your girlfriend back home, isn't she?"
Tiny Vic tapped his index fingers together.
"Well ..."
"I knew it! I knew it! Vic and Jinx sitting in a tree..."
"Knock it off!" Jinx seethed before turning to the shorter robot.
"Are you serious? You're dating my counterpart in your universe?"
"I, uh …"
"Why would I do anything like that?"
"Well, you see ..."
"Stop! Don't say anything. I feel like I'm gonna be sick."
Wally looked rather amused. Jinx glared at her cocky beau.
"Wallace West, wipe that smile off your face, or so help me ..."
The speedster took her hand. "Let's go find Robin and let him know we're here." He said before gently dragging her away. She turned and gave little Cyborg a death glare. Once she was out of earshot the taller hero grinned at his counterpart.
"So you and Jinxie, huh? Who would have thought? Is she a short tempered screwball like ours? If you ask me, I think Wally dating her is nuts. He could do better"
"Yeah, we're dating. And what's wrong with Jinx? She isn't a screwball, I like her."
"Oh kaaaay, so you're just as crazy as Kid Flash. Whatever, knock yourself out. It's your funeral, dude."
The two robots fell silent. After a long moment, the shorter one one broke the silence.
"Hey … uh … so how are mom and dad?"
Cyborg frowned. "You mean you don't know?"
"Know what?"
"They're deceased."
"Oh … I'm sorry .. I didn't know."
"Well, they are, I lost them both. So yours aren't dead?"
"No, they're fine." He replied a quiet voice.
"You mean your dad didn't open the portal?"
"What portal?"
"The interdimensional portal he opened at STAR Labs. After he opened it, a monster came through. It killed mom and almost killed me. Dad had to rebuild me … you know … like this. Dad died about a year later, of grief over losing mom. He never forgave himself for what happened."
"I see … I was only in a car accident, a really bad one. Dad had to rebuild me too."
"So you still have your parents. Do you stay in touch with them?"
"Not much. I call them once in a while. I haven't seen them in years."
The taller lad crossed his arms and frowned. "You haven't seen them in years? Do you have any idea of what I would give to see my parents again?"
Short Cy pursed his lips. "I guess I didn't think of it that way. I know that I shouldn't expect them to be around forever, but; you know, that day seems a long way off. But you're right, you never know when it could happen. As soon as I get home. I'll go see them."
"Good man." Cyborg replied as little Robin announced it was time to go home. They two metal heroes shook hands again before parting. As short Cyborg walked to the portal. His twin called out to him.
"Hey, Vic!"
He stopped in front of the portal and turned around.
"Yeah?"
Cyborg smiled before replying. "Say hi to mom and dad for me."
He nodded his head. "Will do, big guy."
He then stepped into the portal and was gone.
