We walked back into the tower. Cyborg was carrying Sage who was unconscious and beaten up pretty badly. After Raven healed the team's minor injuries the question that was on everyone's mind was raised.
"What are we going to do with her?"
Cyborg asked looking to me for an answer but Raven interjected before I could respond.
"Turn her into the authorities just like every other criminal."
"Friend Raven, I do not know she is seriously injured also whomever attacked her might return."
Starfire said quietly as Raven narrowed her eyes clearly she was annoyed.
"I don't care."
"Dude, I understand that you're sarcastic and the co-leader and all but don't we get a say in this?"
"Fine, Beast Boy we'll vote. Raise your hand if you want her to stay."
It was quiet as everyone slowly raised their hand in agreement that we should take Sage in for a couple of days. Well everyone except Raven that is.
"Raven..."
"No Robin. She's still a threat."
"She was beaten half to death."
"She would have done the same to us if given the chance."
Raven said sternly then turned on her heel and walked out of the common's room. I ran after her like I always did when she acted like this.
"Robin, I don't want to hear it."
"Give her a chance."
"We gave Terra a chance and she betrayed us."
"We also didn't give up on you after you went with Trigon."
"I don't think my conscience could have handled more deaths of people I love."
Raven tensed as I felt a wave of sorrow roll of her through our bond.
"Raven what are you-"
"It's not important just forget I said that."
I let it go not wanting to press Raven on the subject.
"I do think she really wanted to hurts us."
"Robin, are you okay?"
She asked placing her hand against his cheek. I took her hand gently and put down at her side.
"Raven, be serious please."
"I am. She is Slade's daughter. No one who shares his DNA has any good intentions."
"In case you have forgotten that you're the daughter of an inter-dimensional demon named Trigon and yet you fight crime daily."
"There's difference. She's evil."
"Like we all weren't evil once. Remember Red X? Do you remember when you ended the world? Or how about the time when I was Slade's apprentice? Or when Beast Boy-"
"Robin, all those things had reasons."
"Her reason may be that she's just lost."
"Why do you care about this girl so much Robin?"
"Truthfully I don't know it's just something about her that…"
"Reminds you of us."
I nodded my head in agreement as Raven placed her hand in mine.
"I feel like we are supposed to help this girl."
"I understand as long as she's good she can stay but if she tries to harm anyone especially you I swear I'll-"
"I wouldn't expect anything less of you."
I said jokingly as I kissed her briefly as we went to the infirmary where the other Titans had moved Sage.
She looked better after I healed her but it wasn't much my powers could do to her. Every time I was near her I felt weak like she was sucking the life out of me. Of course Robin felt it though the bond no matter how much I tried to remain composed.
"Is everything alright?"
Robin asked mentally through the bond.
"It's like she's draining my powers whenever I'm near her."
"Is she doing it on purpose?"
"No it just a defense mechanism I guess."
Cyborg cleared his throat to disrupt Robin and I's internal conversation.
"If she keeps healing at the rate she will probably wake up tomorrow."
"Wonderful!"
Starfire's high pitched voice sent a sharp pain in throughout my head causing me to cover my ears. The team's eyes bored into me with confused and worriedness in their face.
"You guys I'm sorry I have to get out of here."
I didn't even wait for anyone to say anything as I fled out the room. I didn't get very far down the long corridor that led to the commons room before my knees gave in. I fell to the floor with a loud thud. I tried so hard to get oxygen in to my lungs but I failing. I felt like I was being drowned. I pulled my knees to my chest and hugged them tightly. I didn't even realize I was crying until I saw the stains on leotard. I heard the teams echoing quick footsteps coming closer and closer. Suddenly I felt the heaviness on my shoulders start to dissipate. Robin's warm embrace felt amazing as I felt that horrible feeling that she brought upon me leave. Once my breathing finally slowed down to a normal pace Robin let me go. Even though Robin and I weren't big on the whole public displays of affection I still felt that he could held on to me longer seeing what just happened but he was probably just giving me some space.
"My apologies I didn't mean to do that. Not that I am grateful but why am I here?"
Everyone looked at each other with wide eye. There stood Sage in all hear dark glory she even had that stupid smirk on her face which still aggravated me beyond belief but I tried my best to be nice for Robin. Only for Robin because if not for him her and her smirk would be lying somewhere in Gotham's gutter but I digress.
"I'll be okay but next time keep your distance from me."
"If I recall correctly you came to me."
"Only to heal your ungrateful a-"
I said unconsciously walking towards her as anger started to take over me. Robin quick stepped into the narrow space between us.
"Raven doesn't mean that. We brought you here because you were beaten up really badly."
I look at Robin in disbelief. I almost yelled at him but I mentally kept repeating why I shouldn't say anything. For Robin. I'll do it for Robin.
"I know she didn't mean it after all it would be considered suicidal if she actually talked to me like that."
Damn Robin. My eyes narrowed and I watched as Cyborg, Starfire and Beast Boy took a step back.
"Suicidal you know what suicidal acting like a spoiled bitch after we took you in after you tried to kill us. We could have left you there to die. Dammit I wanted to leave you there! Robin's the only reason why I haven't completely snapped at you yet. I will let you off with a warning this time but if you ever talk to me like that again I swear you will regret it."
I walked away I did need to see her face to know that her stupid smirk was gone which made me smile but even as I opened the door to my room the fact of Robin letting me go was eating at me badly.
