"You want me to do what?"
"Oh come on, Raven, it's just a simple undercover mission."
"A simple undercover mission that I refuse to do."
The five Titans were gathered around in the common room, all standing around the central command station while Robin briefed them on the latest mission update. Apparently, there is an underground terrorist group threatening to attack city hall. Robin had proposed an undercover mission to infiltrate the group's base and collect intel on their leader and their agenda. The only problem was how he wanted to go about it.
"Raven, I know that undercover missions aren't really your thing, but you're the only one that can pull this off." Robin reasoned.
"I don't know Rob. I think I'm going to have to side with Rae on this one." Beast Boy spoke up for the first time. He stepped forward, slightly blocking Raven from Robin even though there was a large table in between them.
"Well Beast Boy, thank you for sharing your opinion, but this does not concern you." Robin snapped.
"Actually, it kind of does!" Beast Boy said as he took Raven's hand.
"Robin, I don't feel comfortable with this plan." Raven stated in her monotone, trying to keep herself calm, for both her sack and the others around her.
"It's not that bad! All you have to do is meet with one of their recruiters, get them to take you to their base, and earn their leaders trust." Robin explained.
"Exactly! You want her to go down there all by herself! No back up! No communication with us! No help once so ever!" Garfield fumed, waving his arms for emphasis.
"Not to mention how you conveniently left out how I'm supposed to get a group of sleazy, mentally unstable, bad guys to trust a young women like myself." Raven pointed out, folding her arms in irritation.
"No way in hell am I letting you put her down there." Beast Boy concluded, also crossing his arms in defiance.
Robin ran his hands through his hair in frustration. "Cyborg, can you help me out here?" He pleaded.
"Sorry Rob, but I think the lovebirds have a point." Cyborg answered his leader.
"What point? They are completely over reacting!" Robin retorted.
"Well they might be a little more emotional about it, but I have to agree that letting any one of us down there alone is a bad idea." Cyborg defended.
Robin pondered this for a moment. With a sigh, Robin agreed with his team. "Very well, if Raven won't go by herself, then Beast Boy will go with her."
"I'll what?" Beast Boy perked his ears in surprise.
"You and Raven will be going undercover together. That is what you wanted, right?" Robin pressed.
Beast Boy and Raven exchanged glances. "Do we have to?" Raven questioned.
Robin couldn't believe what he was hearing. This was it, this was the day where he realized that his once young, enthusiastic team grew up. No longer where they the inexperienced, ready for anything team he had put together all those years ago. Even Beast Boy, the youngest on the group of five, was turning 18 soon. He turning into an adult. They all were, and now the moment had come when they no longer took his word for law. No longer did they think "Robin knows best." They now had their own agendas, their own needs, and their own worries.
"No…" Robin said slowly. "But as the leader of this team, I'm ordering it. Is this really worth defying a direct order?"
All eyes were on Beast Boy and Raven, but the two were only focus on each other. They appeared to be sharing a conversation, although they really were just both lost in thought.
"Please, friends, why express so much concern? You simply wanted to go under the cover together, no?" Starfire piped up for the first time, clearly concerned for her friends. Beast Boy and Raven shared one more look, before Raven nodded, giving her permission for him to speak for them.
"Well guys, I'm not quite sure how to say this, but…" Beast Boy started. His nervous beginning to get the best of him. He looked over to Raven for some help. With a reluctant sigh, Raven finished for him.
"We're engaged." Raven stated simply. The other Titans looked at the couple, stunned at their big reveal. Starfire was the first to speak.
"You are both the engaged! Oh how glorious!" She cheered as she flew over to embrace the young couple.
"Ok Star…air!" Beast Boy stuttered. Starfire apologized and quickly let go of the two.
"Well I'll be! Congrats you guys!" Cyborg praised. "But I have to ask, what does that have to do with the mission?"
Beast Boy rubbed the back of neck and Raven look down at the floor, both blushing profusely.
"Oh well um…let's just say I like to have my mate close by and safe." Beast Boy explained with embarrassment. Cyborg and Robin quickly caught on to what the changeling was implying.
"Aww man, forget I asked!" Cyborg shouted in disgust. Robin only shuttered.
"Please, why is Friend Beast Boy's concern for his betrothed unfavorable to you, Friend Cyborg?" Starfire asked curiously.
"I'll let your boyfriend explain it later." Cyborg shrugged off. Everyone now looked to their fearless leader, who had yet to speak up.
"So you believe you would not be able to control yourselves, and keep your cover for this mission." Robin clarified.
"Yeah, that's right." Beast Boy said sheepishly.
"Alright then. I'll think of a new strategy, but in the mean time you all are dismissed." Robin announced.
There was some slight tension in the room, as the team slowly began to disperse. Once the others were gone, Robin thought to himself, "Yep the team is definitely changing. Although, I'm not quite sure it's for the better."