I will write a story in the Thunderbirds section on Scott's USAF background the incident I mentioned in the backstories chapter.

I used Romanian rather than Romani.

Virgil's P.O.V.

Only a few hours after the training we were called out to a rescue. There was a cargo boat capsized in the Indian Ocean. I had to take Four out and Scott, Gordon and I performed the rescue swiftly and efficiently. We saved the ship, its crew and its cargo. As we pulled onto the landing strip I prepared the arrival. Just before we entered the hanger I heard a thud on the roof of Two before Robin's voice called over the coms, "Hey, Virgil. Is it possible for you to open the hatch on two and let me in please?" I laughed as I stopped and went over to open it. Robin jumped in and thanked him.

I raised my eyebrow, "Should I ask why you landed on my ship?"

Gordon ran in panicked, "Virge we stopped! Are you ok? Is something wrong with the ship? Oh hi Robin. Did we crash? Should I call for help?"

Robin cackled, "I fell of the cliff in training and landed on Two."

The radio then crackled to life and Scott's calm voice rang out, "Thunderbird Two report."

I sighed but before I could speak Gordon responded, "We're alright. We just had to pick up a falling bird."

Scott sighed in relief and responded, "Ok, bring her in when you're ready."

I manoeuvred Two inside and we all got out.

Roy ran over calling out, "Your alive! Thank god. I was worried."

Wally walked in (Running was off limits) "You mean you were worried you would have to tell Bats you pushed Robin of a cliff."

With that the group moved back inside to relax.

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Grandma's P.O.V.

This is crazy. I am happy to home these kids till they get back but I have half a mind to ask for a private talk with the adult heroes next time they call. I want to give them a nice talking too. These kids are just kids. They shouldn't be fighting crime. The oddest thing is that they are nice kids. I don't see why they would want to fight crime. Artemis wants to fight to go against her criminal dad so that makes sense. Zatanna wanted to follow in her dad's footsteps but the rest wanted to do it because it was right. They shouldn't have been allowed before they were older. As I listen to the conversation I think about it. Why should people so young want to actively stop crime putting their lives on the line?

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Robin's P.O.V.

The conversation started off with humour. We had to sheepishly explain how Red accidently punched me off the cliff when we were sparing (I was distracted by Thunderbird Two. It is totally asterous.).

Gordon puckered his brow, "How did you not, I don't know, die from the fall?!"

I replied, "I'm a ninja. Hehehehehe." I laughed as my team groaned.

As that happy conversation ended M'gann slumped onto the seat frowning and Conner put an arm round her. She looked close to tears, "It doesn't feel right laughing when we are so far away from home." The mood changed in milliseconds.

I tried to put positivity into the room because it seriously needed it. I don't want a laughing attack. "At least we're together and alive."

Artemis flipped, "God, why are you being so positive?"

I responded, "I'm just trying to stay traught because getting depressed does nothing."

Artemis' attitude changed in a flash and she shouted, "Don't you care? Don't you miss your family?"

I snapped and yelled, "MY FAMILY IS DEAD!" Before running out of the room. Great. Just great.

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Aqualad's P.O.V.

I was in shock. Not only has stress really gotten to Robin but I did not know about his family. It explains a lot. As Robin left the room Wally stood up and turned to glare at Artemis, "Well done!" then ran out of the room, "Hey, Rob, wait up." Roy sighed and followed. The Tracy's were silent and in as much shock as the team.

Scott broke the stunned silence, "None of you knew?"

I found my voice and responded, "No. Batman and Robin are very protective of their identities and secrets. We actually know very little about either of them."

Roy looked into the door and asked, "Hey, Virgil, do you mind if we borrow some painkillers?"

Virgil nodded as M'gann exclaimed, "Painkillers?!"

Roy nodded, "Kid pulled his shoulder climbing onto the roof."

Alan enquired, "Roof?"

Roy confirmed, "Yeah, roof." Roy glared at Artemis before leaving the room.

This stress was damaging the team.

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Wally's P.O.V.

I ran after Dick and only just saw him jumping onto the roof so I followed him. I sat next to him, both legs swinging and I wrapped my non injured arm around him. "E bine Rob. Lasa-l. Te-am înțeles." (It's ok Rob. Let it out. I got you). He sobs, "Mi-am pierdut familia mea o dată Wally. Nu pot să-l pierd din nou."(I lost my family once Wally. I can't lose it again.) And I think about how much he buries inside.

Roy joins us and the three of us sit for about three hours watching the sunset. Robin's sniffles disappear into calm breaths and light snores. Even in sleep stress marks his face and the trauma of his past is evident.

We will get home. None of us are going to lose our families. Robin definitely won't.