So! Here I am with a quick update to redeem the lack of update over the weekend. So, this is more filler, rather than kick-butt ACTION!! That'll be next chapter. Hopefully.
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Danny held his head high as Raven lead him into the huge room, trying to mask his limp. Though he was failing miserably, he could at least not draw attention to it. He was no crybaby at least.
Finally, the not-so-dynamic-duo emerged from the stair well (why they had taken the stairs, Danny would never know; there was an elevator right there and there were tons of flights to scale. Perhaps a dramatic entrance? Though it would be hard to pull that off if they were out of breath). Danny kept his face deadpan.
There was a huge couch on one end along with a huge television and gaming system. There was a gigantic kitchen with every cooking appliance anyone could ever need stuffed into it. There was a huge door on the opposite end, currently sealed shut.
A green boy with pointed ears was challenging a guy who looked like he was half machine to a bout of video games. A boy who's apparel consisted of a cape, a mask, red, green, and yellow dispersed there as well. He was pacing behind a girl with fiery red hair and a purple attire was leaning over a bowl and mixing furiously.
Danny knew exactly who they were.
And as jazzed as he normally would have been to be with the Teen Titans crew, due the present situation, he was quite elated.
Raven stopped abruptly and waited for her comrades to notice they had entered the room. It didn't take long. Very quickly indeed, the din died down and all eyes were focused on Danny and Raven.
Robin took long and quick strides toward them, his eyes wide in anticipation. What exactly were they were expecting, Danny didn't know.
"Well?" Robin pried, a weird smile creeping its way onto his usually hardened features.
Creepy.
Was Robin really that into the satisfaction of cracking the case? He should be locked in some sort of asylum if he was like this all of the time, or at least some therapy sessions. Obsessed much? He was on the verge of breathing heavily, he was so excited. Danny half expected him to pee his pants.
But apparently it hadn't been that long Danny had been assessing Robin and his need for mental help, because Raven had answered and Robin had froze, his previous expression wiped from his features.
"What do you mean, he doesn't know?"
Those seven words open the flood gates.
Beast boy hopped up from the couch and agitatedly turned into a green dog, leaning over and scratching his ear.
Cyborg protested with a "Hey, man,", also abandoning his game controller and moving to back up Robin.
Starfire just beamed at Danny. "Would you like some Golorbian Schwashbook?"
Robin held up a hand a silenced her. "Now's not the time, Star."
Starfire's face fell and she set down her mixing bowl. Robin eyed Danny, giving hi a serious once-over.
Raven dismissed him with a wave of her hand. He doesn't know, Robin. Leave it go." With that, she crossed the room and began to meditate.
Robin threw his arms in the air. "You can't be serious!" he cried in an exasperated tone.
Danny gave a smirk. "I think she was."
Robin exploded. "I don't need those snide comments from anyone, least of all you." By that time, he had his bo staff out and at the ready.
"Well, you might not need them, but you should be grateful I'm giving them to you for free--"
Robin had Danny slammed up against the wall. He pushed in close, lowering his voice to a murmur. "I don't trust you one bit, no matter what Raven says. I'll be watching you, Phantom, always."
Danny shoved him away angrily, humiliated he was cornered into such a position so fast and without much difficulty from his opponent.
Robin spoke to Cyborg in a foreboding voice, who had opened his mouth to intervene in the situation. He shut his mouth with a click and turned on his heel, disappearing down a hallway. Beast Boy had assumed his normal human-like form.
Robin shot Danny one last glare before he too ducked into the hallway.
Starfire barely batted an eyelash before seizing Danny in a hug and carrying him effortlessly. She dumped him on a stool and handed him a plate full of a gruesome looking dish. "Please, join me in this joyous feast of friendship!"
Danny tentatively picked up the spoon that was embedded in to gray goo and shoveled it into his mouth. A smile spread across his face. It wasn't half bad! He licked his plate clean in a matter of minutes, and a jubilant Starfire gladly offered him seconds. When there was none left, she offered him a nearly blinding grin.
"A friend that takes pleasure in my cooking! What a day of joy this is!"
Danny glanced up contentedly and yawned. "Are you tired, friend Danny?" Starfire inquired.
Danny nodded, realizing only now that he was completely wiped. Starfire beckoned to him with an orange finger, tapping lightly on Raven's shoulder and leading him down the same hallway Robin and Cyborg had retired to.
They stopped walking at a large door, and Starfire spoke quietly. "Here you can sleep, friend Danny."
The door opened with a hiss, and Danny thanked Starfire. She fixed her wide green eyes on his and sent him a silent smile. With that, she turned and left.
Danny paid no heed to his surroundings with the exception of the bed, which he thrust himself down upon. He was asleep almost before his head hit the pillow.
Cyborg sighed, twisting forcefully with a screwdriver. He would have to collect a sample from the Danny kid if he was to finish this project by tomorrow.
Sometimes Cyborg just didn't get his best buddy. He was always so paranoid, looking over his shoulder like everyone was always out to get him.
Cyborg couldn't really blame him, what with Slade and all of the other guys out to take a shot at the Boy Wonder. But sometimes…some times it was better just to relax.
Cyborg wasn't going to go disobeying orders, though, no matter what he thought of the current situation. Robin said build something, Cyborg was going to build it. He'd be damned if he turned on his team.
Cyborg was going to keep an eye out, though, for that kid.
He surveyed his rack of tools for a wrench. His car was parked in the corner, glinting in the harsh light that illuminated the room. He could only wonder what Robin was doing in the room next door.
One thing could be certain. It wasn't sleeping.
So, this was more of a build up chapter for the next one. I hope you enjoyed it, and even if you didn't…review!!
