"Your not really gunna go right?" Beast Boy asked. "No Beast Boy." Dani said connecting the last wire in Cyborg's circuitry. He immediately sprang to life, ray cannon aimed at Beast Boy. "Whoa dude chill!!" Beast Boy said throwing his arms up. "What happened?" Cyborg asked as his ray canon transformed into his arm. "Dani got the book back." Beast Boy said sighing. "By agreeing to a date with Red X." Raven said stepping out from the shadows. "What?" Cyborg said incredulously.
"I'm not going." Dani said floating up. "You guys wanna go grab some food? I'm hungry." Dani said rubbing her stomach. "Sounds good to me!!" Cyborg said, all thoughts of the previous discussion out of mind. "Alright guys, we can go." Robin said walking into the show case room, Starfire floating behind. "The cops can take it from here." "Great, let's go grab some food." Dani said landing. "Who's up for Mexican?"
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"Why would he want that book? It doesn't make any sense." Robin said flipping through the file for the fifth time. "What doesn't make sense? Robin jumped, before whipping around. "Damnit Dani! Could you use the damn door for once!" Robin growled frustrated. "But then I never get to see your pretty eyes." Dani pouted as she dropped unto his bed. "Shut up." Robin muttered under his breath. "Ouch, your hurting my feelings." Dani said putting a hand to where her heart would be and sticking her bottom lip out. "What do you want?" Robin asked crossing his arms. "You missed dinner?" Dani stated standing up. "I'm not hungry." Robin said, regretting it a second later. His stomach grumbled in protest to his words.
"Liar." Dani smirked. "Fine, I'll be down in a second." Robin said a small blush warming his face. Dani giggled, her emerald eyes twinkling and two cute dimples appearing at the corners of her cheeks. Robin cleared his throat, trying to ease his discomfort. "Was there something else you wanted?" "Hmm, nope." Dani said shrugging her shoulders.
"Look, Dani;" Robin started turning in his swivel chair, "I asked you to be apart of this team because I thought you be a valuable asset. And you are. But I'd appreciate it if you stopped coming into my room like this. It's in-appropriate and I don't want the others getting any ideas. Especially since me and Starfire are..." Robin paused, the words were on his tongue he just couldn't seem to form them. "Dating." Dani supplied standing up. "Look I didn't-" Dani stopped as her eyes landed on a newspaper clipping pinned to Robin's wall. 'Sara Leslie Still Missing After Two Weeks Of Searching'
"Leslie?" Dani whispered, her emerald eyes narrowing to slits. "Do you know her?" Dani's head snapped to Robin, a surprised look on her face. As if she had forgotten he was in the room. "N-No. Never seen her before." Dani said giving him an uneasy smile. "Dani if you know something then you need to tell me." Robin said standing up.
Dani ran a hand through her hair as she sat down on his bed. She leaned on her knees and she stared up at him, as if weighing the option to tell him. "I ran into her a few months ago before I joined you guys. She's...she's Starletta." "Starletta? She's Death Star apprentice right?" Robin asked. He had heard of the girl before, but never really paid her any thought. "Ex- apprentice from what I hear, but yeah. I'd been emailing a doctor in Jade City who thought he could help me but someone murdered him before I could speak to him in person. Me and Starletta teamed up and caught the guy. It was just this guy whose wife died in surgery, he blamed the doctor for not saving her." Dani shrugged. "Maybe the guy wanted revenge-" "He's dead. Killed himself before we could hand him over to the cops." Dani said shaking her head.
"What about the doctor?" "What about the doctor?" Dani asked defensively. "What did you mean when you said he thought he could help you? Help you with what?" "That has nothing to do with this!" Dani said standing up. "Dani-" "It has nothing to do with this." Dani grounded. The two stared at each for a minute, neither willing to back down. "Are you sure?" Robin asked relenting. "Yes, what me and the doctor were discussing has nothing to do with Starletta's disappearance." Dani said crossing her arms. "Well that still leaves us at square one." Robin said backing away and turning to stare at the news clipping. "I'ma leave for Jade City tomorrow. Maybe I can get some clues or leads." Dani said walking to his door. "I'm coming with you." Robin said turning around. "What about the team?" Dani asked as Robin's door swooshed open for her. "They can manage for a day or so without us." Robin shrugged. "Be ready by twelve." Dani said walking out of his room, the door swooshing close after her.
"Why can't we go?" Beast Boy whined crossing his arms. "Because someone has to be here to look after Jump City." Robin said pulling on a faded green button down T-Shirt. "Why are you dressed in civilian clothes?" Cyborg asked looking over his dark blue jeans, black T-Shirt and the faded green Tee he had just put on. (A/N: Think Dean Winchester from Supernatural) Instead of his usually spiky look hair-do, the Boy Wonder wore his hair down, letting it fall against his forehead. "Because we don't want to draw any attention to ourselves." Robin said sitting down on the couch and grabbing his old pair of black Vans. "Why does she have to go?" Raven asked crossing her arms. "Yes, I too am alarmed about you being alone with Dani for so long." Starfire added.
"Would you give this Dani stuff a rest?" Beast Boy sighed. "I don't trust her. Raven said glaring a Beast Boy. "You guys don't have to worry about Dani, I can handle her." Robin said grabbing his back pack and getting up. "Hey, you ready? Dani said walking into the common room and tossing her messenger bag on the pool table. She was also dressed in civilian clothes; a dark purple, tight fitting wife-beater, a black mid-back, elbow length leather jacket, a pair of black skinny jeans with some old black and white ankle high Converse Chucks. "Yeah." Robin said hopping over the couch. "We taking your bike?" Dani asked opening the fridge and grabbing a bottle of Sprite. "No, to many people have seen the R-Cycle. And we can't use the T-Car either." "Cool, we take my car." Dani said before taking a sip of her Sprite.
"You can drive?" Beast Boy jumping onto the couch. "Yeah, I use to street race for quick cash." Dani said walking thru the bar counter. "Cool!!" Beast Boy said grinning. "Cy you got our cellphones right?" Dani said screwing the cap back on her soda. "Yeah, right here." Cyborg said turning around and picking up two cell-phones, both black flip phones. "Introducing the all new Titan Cell Phone!! All the kicks and punches on the Titan Communicator with a few extras, like Teen Titan recognition. And in a sleek design too." Cyborg said grinning proudly. "Dude I want one!!!" Beast Boy said admiring the small compact phone. "Don't worry, every Titan should have one of these babies by the end of the year." Cyborg said smiling.
"Alright, then let's get moving Dean." Dani said grabbing her messenger bag and slinging it over her shoulder. "Dean?" The five original Titans all asked in unison. "Well there ain't to many guys with name Robin running around. So Dean is your alias." Dani shrugged. "Call me Dick." "Should I call my self vagina?" Dani asked smirking. "Hahahahahaha!! Dick and Vagina!!" Beast Boy said falling over in laughter. "Seriously, where'd the hell you come up with Dick?" Dani asked laughing. "It's my middle name." Robin hissed glaring at her. "What's you last name Condom?" "Ahhhahahahahaha!!" Beast Boy said clutching his sides.
"Come on Dani, let up." Cyborg said, evening though he had let a chuckle loose. "Whatever, come on Robin. Jade City isn't no fifteen minute drive." Dani said nodding her head to the door. "Yeah, I'm coming." Robin said nodding. "We'll be back by Friday, Saturday at the most. Robin said addressing the other Titans." "Ight man. See you then." "Bye Robin." "Later dude." "I will miss you Robin." Starfire said giving him a light hug and a soft kiss on the lips.
"Don't worry I'll be back." Robin said smiling and brushing some of her hair out of face. "Today Dick-head." Dani said rolling her eyes. "Later guys." Robin said pulling away from Starfire's hug. "If you don't come back, were coming for you." Cyborg said crossing his arms. "And nothing better happen to him either Dani." Raven said glaring at her. "Oh my Gosh! Would you people stop acting like this is a suicide mission! We're driving seventeen hours cross-country to ask a few questions then driving back another seventeen hours. I'm not going to molest him in some truck stop bathroom! Plus he's a damn grown boy, he can look after himself!!" Dani said storming out of the common room.
"I can't believe this shit!" Dani grumbled as tossed her messenger bag in the back seat of her black 2010 Dodge Challenger (A/N: My Dream Car!!). "Hey!" Robin said jogging to her. "Look they didn't mean-" "Just get in the car!!" Dani growled as she slid into the drivers seat and slammed her door close. Robin sighed before slinking behind the car and opening the passenger's side door and getting in. 'This is gunna be one long trip.' Robin thought with a frown.
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"Mhmmm!" Dani glanced over at her traveling companion as he started to stir. "Hey." Dani said keeping her eyes on the road. "Hey." Robin yawned as he sat up rubbing his neck; he'd been sleeping in a bad position. "Where are we?" Robin asked looking out the window at the city they were driving through. "Jade City." Dani said coming to a stop at the red light. "You shoulda let me drive. You'll be tired from-" "We're coming up to Star's house." Dani said cutting him off. Robin sighed as he leaned back in his seat. Just as he predicted the drive had seemed to stretch on forever with nothing but an awkward silence. "This it?" Robin asked as they pulled up to an old Victorian styled house. "Yeah. She lives with her parents and they don't know about her being Starletta so don't mention it." Dani said cutting the engine off and getting out of the car, Robin following suit.
"You ever met her parents?" Robin asked they two walked up the cobbled stone path way. "I stayed with them while me and Star were working the case." Robin nodded as they walked up the stairs. "Nice neighborhood." Robin commented looking around at the other houses. "Behave please, these people were very nice to me." Dani said before ringing the doorbell. "Scouts Honor." Robin said placing a hand to his heart. Dani gave him a sideways glance before cracking a smile.
"Hel-Daniella?" An elderly lady said opening the door. "Hello Mrs. Leslie!" Dani said putting on a hundred watt smile. "Oh come in, come in!" Mrs. Leslie said opening the door and stepping aside. "Thanks Mrs. Leslie." Dani said taking Robin's hand and stepping inside. "I'm really sorry to impose like this." "No, no! It's fine. Please sit." Mrs. Leslie said motioning to the couches. "Thank you." Robin and Dani said in unison as the moved towards the couch. "Martha! Who was that at the door?" Mr. Leslie said coming down the stairs. "Daniella?" Mr. Leslie said catching sight of the white-haired, emerald eyed girl. "Hi Mr. Leslie." Dani said standing up. "How are you dear?" Mr. Leslie smiled as he walked down the remainder of the stairs. "I'm fine Mr. Leslie. How've you been?" Dani said as the man embraced her in a hug. "I'm good, thanks."
"So, whose your friend?" Mr. Leslie asked smiling. "Richard Grayson sir. It's a pleasure to meet you." Robin said getting up and shaking Mr. Leslie hand. "Richard Grayson?!" Mr. Leslie said with a start. "Thee Richard Grayson?" Mr. Leslie asked. "Yes sir." Robin said nodding. "I work for your father, Bruce Wayne. You are modeled just after him. You both have that same commanding presence." "Thank you sir." Robin said nodding.
"Please sit." Mr. Leslie smiled as he nodded to the couch. "So what brings you two by?" Mr. Leslie asked as he and his wife sat in the chair adjacent to them. "Well...I'm getting married!!" Dani exclaimed thrusting her right hand forward, a beautiful golden ring with a big shiny diamond plump on top." Oh my! That's so wonderful!" Mrs. Leslie said taking her hand and examining the large rock. "Thanks, I was so shocked when Richard asked me!!" Dani smiled, she had seen the shocked/confused look that had passed over Robin face before he quickly slipped his calm and collected mask back on. "Really? So young? How long have you two been together?" Mrs. Leslie asked looking up.
"Well we've known each other since we were kids but we just started dating maybe a year or so ago. And I just know she's the one. I wanna spend my life with her." Robin answered smoothly as he wrapped an arm around Dani's slim waist, a cold shiver running up her spine, not by his touch but by his words. "So when the wedding?" Mr. Leslie asked. "Well that's kinda why we're here. We've decided to have the wedding here in Jade City!" Dani smiled. "Oh, that's great news dear! Jade City is a wonderful place to get married." Mrs. Leslie said patting her leg. "I know, it's just so beautiful here. But we kinda ran into a small problem. Ya see me and Richard each agreed to have four bridesmaids and four groomsmen, ya know to equal everything out. But one of bridesmaids's mother is really sick so she had to go take care of her, leaving me one bridesmaids short. So I was wondering if Sara could fill in for her." Dani smiled.
"A pained looked crossed both the Leslie's faces and a silence took hold of them. "I'd been trying to reach Sara on her cellphone but she'd never pick up so I just decided to drop by and see if she was in?" Dani said forcing herself to say the words. She couldn't stand the inmense look of hurt that was upon their faces, as if the life had just been sucked out of them. "Oh, uh...no S-Sara won't be able to do that." Mrs. Leslie said shaking her head. "I know it's last minute, and she's probably got a million things to do-" "No, sweetie. S-She's not h-here." Mrs. Leslie said gripping Mr. Leslie's arm. "She...she was kidnapped two weeks ago." Mrs. Leslie said before burying her face in Mr. Leslie's chest and crying. "Oh my God!! I'm so sorry, I swear I didn't know!" Dani said placing a hand to her heart. "No, no it's not your fault dear." Mr. Leslie said wrapping his arms around his wife.
"Do the police have any leads?" Robin asked leaning forward. "No, they...they don't know what happened. She said she was on her way to the mall to meet up with some friends but she...she never made it there. The police haven't even gotten any suspects yet." Mr. Leslie said as Mrs. Leslie started crying harder. "What about demands. We'll use the money for the wedding and pay the ransom." Dani said, a half-faked worry and fear etched inher voice. "That's very kind of you but...no one's called with demands. The police told us........that....she might be..." Mr. Leslie shook his head as a few tears started slipping from his eyes. "I'm sorry, we'll leave you in peace now." Dani said standing up. "T-Thank you." Mr. Leslie said nodding to them. Robin nodded to Mr. Leslie before following Dani to front door, the Leslie's loud sobbing trailing sorrowfully behind him.
"Whadda think?" Robin asked as they made their way to the car. "I don't know yet." Dani said leaning against the driver's side door. "Maybe one of her enemies got her? Found out who she was?" Robin suggested. "Yeah, maybe. But Star's way to good, she' been able to get out by now." Dani said shaking her head as she stared up the street. Something just felt off to her. "Star told me she had a contact running the streets. He hangs out on 105th street. Maybe he know something." Dani said opening her door and getting in. Robin glanced around before getting in as well.
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"You sure he's not just at a club or with some girls somewhere?" Cyborg asked. "Yes Cy, I'm sure! Someone took Speedy!" Bumblebee said glaring at him, irratatedly. "Why?" Beast Boy asked seriously, he never played when it came to his friends lives. "I don't know! I don't even have a clue about who it could be!" Bumblebee said collapsing onto the couch. "I'm suppose to look after my team, and now one of them are missing and-" "We'll find him Bumblebee, don't worry." Raven said patting her shoulder. "I'ma notify Robin, you can crash here for the night." Cyborg said turning back to the main computer."Thanks guys." Bumblebee said sighing.
"What he say?" Robin asked as Dani opened the car door and slid in. "He doesn't know anything." Dani said leaning back in his chair. "He could be lying. These thugs ain't exactly known for telling the truth." Robin said looking over at her. "He's not lying." Dani said shaking his head. "How do you-" "I said he's not lying. What? You can't you trust me enough to do my damn job too!" Dani sneered. "I do trust you. I wouldn't damn well be here if I didn't!!" Robin shouted. "Yeah right." Dani scoffed. "Don't try taking your shit with Raven and Starfire out on me! I was the one who you let join the Teen Titans!!" Robin yelled, his pent up frustrating reaching it's zenith. Dani sent a death glare at him, her eyes literally glowing with anger and hate.
A few minutes of heated tension filled silence filled the car before Dani broke it by starting up the engine. "Where are you going?" Robin asked balling his fist together. He really need to punch of kick something or someone. "To find a motel." Dani said gripping the steering wheel tighter. Robin settled back into his chair, disappointed she didn't say something rude so he could blow off some more steam.
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.
"Yeah?" Robin said flipping open the phone. "Hey Robin, we got some problems back home." Cyborg said. "What happened?" Robin asked sitting up, concern in his voice. "Speedy's missing." Cyborg said. "Missing? You sure?" Robin asked. "Yeah, for a few days now. Bumblebee thought it was nothing at first but when he didn't show after a while...." "What about his communicator?" Robin asked. "BumbleBee found it at the Tower on his bed." Cyborg said. "Ok, me and Dani will try to hurry up here and come back to help you guys out." "Alright, bye." "Bye." Robin said hanging up. "What happened?" Dani asked glancing at him from the corner of her eye. "Speedy's missing."