Author's Note:
Thanks for all your comments! I love them.
To hello234xx: Sorry, but I'm all for Robin and Starfire, but maybe I'll have to do a fanfic with a Raven/Robin pair. As for your other request, I'm going by the cartoons, not the comics so Dove is a member of the Justice League. Interesting idea though, thanks for the comment.
To Massacrerose: I'm glad you like where the story is heading. Keep reading, it'll get better...hopefully :);)
To youngjusticefanatic: Glad you like how Etrigan is against Raven. She'll definitely show him, but not in the way you're thinking. Keep reading to find out.
To jster1985: You wanted me to update soon, here you go. Don't worry, the next one is in the works.
To patattack: I'm glad you like the Titans and thanks for the motto, I;d never heard that before, but now I might just use that!
Enjoy :);) Now, on with the story! lol
Chapter 13
Prepare for War
Dusk had fallen and the city of Gotham loomed in the coming darkness as it always did around that time of day. Robin sat on a hill on his bike looking out over the ruined city waiting for the scouts he'd sent out to call in. While he was deep in his thoughts, Batgirl pulled up beside him on her new bike and lifted her visor.
"Do you realize how reckless you are?" she asked, pulling him out of his own little world. Robin chuckled.
"You know me," Robin said. "And don't act like I'm the only one. Do you realize how reckless you are?" Now Batgirl laughed.
"Robin, you're entire team is reckless!" she said. "You all…we all act like kids."
"And that's what's going to get this city back on its feet and all the villains in jail," Robin said. He then pulled out his communicator. "This is Robin, what's the situation?" he asked.
"This is Starfire," Starfire replied first. "The watchtower is still overrun with villains and I can't see any members of the Justice League."
"Alright Star, head back and get into your next position. Remember, Blackfire is yours," Robin said. "Beastboy, what about the Metro Tower?"
"Their main force is in Gotham, but there are still a few villains guarding it," Beastboy said. "It should be a simple get in get out situation."
"Alright, get back as fast as you can. You'll lead the strike team for the Watchtower," Robin said. "Cyborg, the Metro Tower is all yours. Take the villains out and patch us in to their comm. link frequency."
"You got it," Cyborg said, taking off in his car.
"Aqualad, what's the situation on your end?" Robin asked. Aqualad surfaced near the cave that they'd used as their hideout and snuck around to the entrance to listen in.
"I'm here," he whispered. "Looks like about half of the Justice League is here right now."
"Give or take," Aqualad said.
"Where's the other half?" Robin asked.
"I'll answer that," Raven said. She was floating just inside the roof of the villain's main headquarters in a containment room. "Looks like they made an attempt and got captured."
"How many are there?" Robin asked.
"About fifteen or so," Raven said. "The others could be on patrol or hiding out. I'll keep looking to see if they're in here but you should begin with the plan anyway. If we want to win this fight, we're going to need those two locations first."
"We can't attack the Watchtower until we get the villains here and the heroes back to the cave," Batgirl said.
"But we can get the Metro tower and that will give Cyborg more time to patch into their comm. system. Cyborg, you have a go," Robin said. "Keep it clean and as silent as possible, we don't want them sounding the alarm."
"Don't worry, Robin, I've already got a program in my system that will give me complete control of the Metro Tower," Cyborg said. "All I have to do is put in in their computer. We'll see you soon. Teen Titans, go!"
"To get into the Watchtower, we'll need Batman's remote," Batgirl pointed out.
"True, Raven, Aqualad, do either of you know where Batman is at?" Robin asked.
"He's here, Robin," Raven said. "But his belt was taken."
"That makes it easier," Robin said. "Find it and bring it here. I'll get it out and then you can take it to Beastboy before they head off."
"Robin, the others are here too, they're being held separately and…Slade and Red-X are with them," Raven said. "I'll have to take them out in waves."
"Alright, but bring Slade and Red-X here," Robin said. Suddenly, Raven appeared in front of them and handed Robin Batman's belt.
"You got it," she said before disappearing again. Robin started trying to get remote out.
"This is Cyborg," Cyborg called in. "The Metro Tower is secured and all villains are in the holding area. I've locked on to the Justice League's comm. signal, but I haven't patched us through yet. We're awaiting your signal."
"We copy," Robin said. "Hold for now. Aqualad, get to your secondary position, Raven I've got the remote out, pass it on to Beastboy and take the belt and the other equipment held there to the cave and start getting everyone out. Beastboy, as soon as you get the remote, take the t-ships and fly over the city. You know what to do."
"You got it, Robin," BB said. Robin let out a sigh.
"Everything is happening so fast," he said. "I've faced too many dangers in my life to count, but this is the first time I've been afraid of dying without success."
"Not the first time," Batgirl said. "Remember when we had to face Black Mask together, without Batman? You asked me if I ever was afraid. You didn't say it, but you were afraid then too. We got through that time, just like we will this time." Both the t-ships flew overhead at that time.
"Life is a strange thing," Robin said. "It holds on when you want to let go and let's go when you want to hold on. It's all just one big story, and we all have one opportunity to write a chapter or end the book. A chapter in my life ended when I left everything behind, I just hope I didn't end the story."
"Life knows best," Batgirl said. "Everything is going to work out. The story didn't end when you left, a chapter in our life did. Our stories just went in separate directions and converged again at this point. The story hasn't ended yet, but by the morning, this chapter will have a happy ending." Robin had to stop and think about what she'd said. Batgirl just grinned.
"I should get to my next location, just remember, we make the ending, not them and you can be sure that we'll make it good," she said. With that she pulled her visor down and sped off towards the city.
"Robin, that's the last of them, I'm bringing Slade and Red-X to you now," Raven said.
"Good, Beastboy, begin part two on my mark," Robin said. "Go!" he said three seconds later. Out of one of the t-ships shot a very, very large electric net that sealed off all of Gotham from the bridge to the harbour.
"Nowhere to run now. We're headed to the Watchtower," Beastboy said.
"Be quick and be careful," Robin said as Slade and Red-X dropped in behind him.
"Ah, Robin, I should've known you wouldn't be able to stay away," Slade said.
"Save it," Robin said. "I haven't come for their sake; I came because some of the villains here are our responsibility, including you two."
"Well, it's good to be wanted," Red-X said.
"Are you with me?" Robin asked.
"What do you have planned?" Slade asked. Robin grinned.
"Get as close as you can to their hideout and wait for the signal," he said. "You'll know it when you see it." Red-X placed a hand on Slade and they both vanished.
"I just hope this works," Robin said to himself. "Cyborg, patch us through."
Author's Note:
So, what do you think? For those of you who are curious, I don't think the story will last more than three or four more chapters, so the end is coming soon and stay tuned, cause I'm planning a sequel...shhhh, it's secret for now, but you'll find out by the end. Leave a comment! :);)
