Teen Titans Fan Fiction

Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans, its Production Company, Affiliates, and/or Sponsors. Everything is fictional and any similarities between the characters and any living person are purely coincidental.

A/N: First, a note to my most recent reviewer:

ESRM333 - I thank you for your kind words. Your honesty means more than you'll ever know. Stick around, I was thinking the same thing about Cyborg himself. He'll have a more assertive role in the later chapters.

Secondly, as a special present to all of you, this update will include 2 chapters, this being the first of two. I hope you enjoy them both, as well as the rest of my story. I'm almost done with Part 4, and soon Part 5 will start! Woo hoo!

As always, R&R's are always appreciated. If you find this story enjoyable or so putrid that you wanted to throw up, I encourage you to share your viewpoints. With just what I have right now, I can only assume I'm doing something right. So, I'm going to continue following my current format. Thank you as always for reading up to this point and I hope you continue to enjoy it...LET'S GET IT STARTED!!!!!!!

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Normal Font: Basic read and insight.

Bold: Change of location or time.

Italics: Individual thoughts and recollections.

SACRIFICE

As Raven finally admits a deep feeling within herself, Slade has gained two very powerful allies. What challenges will Raven and the other Titans soon face? Will they even be prepared?

Chapter 26 - Envious Hearts

Jump City's largest bank was located downtown; it served as one of the premier banks of the future. Jump City was an in between city that the federal reserve used to pick up and deliver its currency to. In sense, it was one of the first places new money went to and one of the last old money. This made it a prime target for many criminals, but the bank's security was legendary. Using the latest technology from STAR Labs as well as Wayne Tech Industry, it was virtually impossible to rob the inside without some form of help. Mumbo Jumbo, a bank robbing magician, had just the form of tools needed to pull off such a feat.

Mumbo Jumbo made his criminal career known as the magician who robbed banks that had tight security. His skin was blue and he dressed in a tuxedo with a very special magical hat. His wand also had strange magical properties, as he had demonstrated when he walked in the door. Mumbo's tactics were well known throughout the city, as he had tried robbing several other banks around the city before. The Teen Titans had managed to capture him several times, but one time had managed to elude them and the spoils from that heist was more than enough to keep him going for a long time.

"Ladies and gentlemen!!! For my first trick, the amazing Mumbo Jumbo shall cause all the guards to stop moving!!!" Mumbo bellowed to everyone in the entire bank, alerting almost everyone in the entire room to his presence as he continued, "Abra Cadabra, Hocus Pocus, Alakazam!!!"

Several strands of long red rope danced from Mumbo's wand at his words. Each one headed towards a guard and wrapped themselves around each one, causing them all to fall over onto their sides or backs. They all started struggling, but it was to no use as Mumbo started walking towards the vault. Several ladies screamed and took cover on the ground. Small children started crying as some of the mothers picked up their small loved ones and started running out the door. One small child continued to cry, but he stopped when his eyes met with something. Instead he started cheering and chanted, "Go! Beat the bad man!!!"

Mumbo turned around when he heard those words. Surprised by what he saw, he almost dropped his own wand. When he recovered, he faced an adversary he knew only far too well. In front of him now were the Teen Titans. Mumbo grunted, "Oh come on!! Don't you kids have any other hobbies whatsoever?! I mean, this is getting kinda old with me facing the 5 Teen Titans, but don't worry! I'll make sure I finish you all this time around..."

Cyborg looked over at Robin before he spoke, "I think it's time we gave him a good re-education class..." Cyborg's right arm changed into his sonic cannon as he finished.

Robin nodded and stepped forward as he announced, "Ok, Mumbo. This is one of the key banks that helps keep the banking system on the west coast functional. We won't allow you to pillage it as you please!"

Mumbo chuckled, "And just what do you think you can do about it?"

Robin's eyes squinted a bit, "I can think of six reasons why we're going to take you down."

Mumbo was taken aback, "Six? What do you mean, six? There are only five of you kids, everybody knows that!"

Robin made an X formation with his arms before taking a karate stance, "Reason one, to uphold justice and the law!!" Robin reached into his utility belt and pulled out his trusty bo-staff, twirled a few times before taking it and pointing it straight at Mumbo.

Starfire's eyes started to glow green as she hovered above all of them, "The reason two, we never give up!!" Her hands also started to glow as she prepared as well.

Beast Boy took action next, he changed into a lion and back quickly before saying, "Reason three, the good guys are always a bad guy's worst nightmare!!!" Beast Boy changed back to a wolf, and started to growl viciously at Mumbo.

Raven encompassed herself with her own dark energy. A large black raven appeared behind her as she spoke, "Reason four, you're not going to overcome this, Mumbo!" The black raven crowed loudly and its wings spread out as she finished.

Cyborg's arm started to glow as his cannon was powering up, "Reason number five!! I really hate it when someone stops us from welcoming back a friend!!" his cannon pointed towards Mumbo as he finished.

"Last, but certainly not least, Reason six!!" Terra took several pieces of the ground, the size of bowling balls as they all hovered in mid air as she finished, "The Teen Titans are back and we really don't like bad guys ruining a party..."

Mumbo did a double take. He looked at Terra, then the other Titans, and then back at Terra. He pointed at each individual as he started counting, "1...2...3...4...5...6.."

"Wait a second..." Mumbo shook his head and recounted. Starfire giggled as Mumbo, confused with the situation recounted and again a third time. Mumbo put his hand to his chin as he thought back. When were there six Titans? Let me see... the last time there were six Titans... Mumbo recalled one of his last attempts to rob a bank. He had just run out of the bank before a small boulder had stopped him. Mumbo's eyes grew larger as he remembered who Terra was.

"Uh oh. Oh no!" Mumbo trembled for a second. Things were definitely not looking up for him today.

"Oh yes..." Terra looked straight back at him.

"So are you going to go quietly, or..." Robin started to speak.

"Is this going to get loud and bumpy?" Cyborg finished. It was just like old times, 6 Titans stopping villains from ruining the city and filling it with corruption and thugs.

Mumbo chuckled for a second. Regaining his composure, he pointed his wand back at the Titans, "Ha! I've still got more than enough tricks left to show all of you! Alakazam!!" And with Mumbo's last word, several snakes now came flying from his wand.

"Titans...go!!" Robin shouted as they all separated from the attack. He took out a birdarang and threw it at Mumbo, trying to disarm him from his wand. Mumbo jumped backwards and did several twirls, forcing Robin's birdarang to hit a spinning Mumbo as it fell harmlessly to the ground.

Starfire took action next. Firing several starbolts all around Mumbo, he used his cape and fell into the floor, leaving only his cape behind. Beast Boy, as a wolf, pounced on the cape and with its teeth, spun it around as he tried finding Mumbo. Mumbo reappeared behind all of the Titans, "Over here! Hocus Pocus!!!" He announced as he pointed his wand back at Starfire, causing a long red rope to fire from it.

Raven crafted a dark shield before it came into contact with Starfire. With a wave of both arms, the rope split into several pieces as it fell to the ground. Cyborg shot his sonic cannon at Mumbo, but he sidestepped it and smiled back at him.

"Come now, this is getting old and boring..." Mumbo started, but suddenly lost his footing as the ground all around him started to shake. Terra was now using her powers to isolate the ground under Mumbo.

"Cyborg, if you'll do the honors one more time..." Terra half smiled at him as she spoke.

"Don't mind if I do, little lady..." Cyborg started as he pointed his sonic cannon back at Mumbo one more time, "Try stopping this!" Cyborg's sonic cannon blast hit Mumbo straight in the chest as he flew backwards and collided with the wall. Upon impact, his hat fell off and rolled several yards away.

"Raven, now!!" Robin shouted at her. Raven nodded and chanted, "Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos!!" Dark energy came from her hands as Mumbo's wand was removed from his hand. Mumbo tried grabbing it back, but it landed safely in Raven's hands. Mumbo made a fist and cursed at the Titans.

"You won't beat me so easily! I'll beat you all down with my fists!" Mumbo spoke and took a very awkward fighting stance. Apparently, fighting with his fists was something he was not used to. Robin, Cyborg and Raven all shook their heads. Robin just said plainly, "Beast Boy, if you don't mind..."

Beast Boy turned back into his usual self before grinning and nodding. He turned into the green T-Rex. It roared loudly right in Mumbo's face as drool came down onto Mumbo's now exposed bald head. Mumbo's knees gave out on him and he fell backwards onto his rear. He put up both hands as the large dinosaur's eyes looked at him closely and intently. Several people in the bank started cheering at the Titans. They cheered even louder as Cyborg put a special set of handcuffs on him, preventing him from escaping from it. Cyborg explained that they were a new kind of handcuffs, they bonded to the skin and couldn't be removed without a special key, which he spun around in his hands.

As he finished putting them on Mumbo, several police cars finally arrived on the scene. Turning to his friends, Cyborg shouted, "Now I could really get used to this...BOOOOOOOO YAAAA!!!! That's right!! The Teen Titans are back and better than ever!!! That's how we do things!!! Wooooo!!!!" He flexed several times as Terra and Starfire both giggled to each other.

Cyborg ran over and gave a double high five to Beast Boy and Terra. Everyone except Raven joined in the laughter as the police came through the door. Picking Mumbo up, Cyborg then handed them the special handcuff key as they nodded and hauled him outside.

A small child ran from her mother's arms as she ran up and hugged Cyborg's leg. "Thank you for saving me and mommy! Are you all gonna be at the parade that's going to happen later?"

Cyborg smiled as he put his hand back onto the child's head and patted it. The small child's mother was not as grateful, "Julie get away from that ... that freak!!"

Cyborg's hand froze where it was, just before he tapped the small child's head once more. He closed his human eye, as the mother darted towards them both.

"But mommy! They stopped the bad man!!" The little girl known as Julie had tears in her eyes as she shouted back at her mother. The mother did not even flinch. She picked up her daughter and shielded her from Cyborg. She started walking towards the exit, but her last words filled the air with a sudden feeling of utter disgust, followed by extreme anger.

"I won't have any daughter of mine associating with a dirty, filthy ..." her voice trailed off as her lips spoke the last word. Cyborg stood up in shock, the rest of the Titans may not have heard, but everyone in the room got the message loud and clear. Cyborg held up both hands so he could see them, then put his right hand over his human part of his face.

A familiar face among the crowd stood up and shouted at Cyborg, "Hey! Cyborg! Don't you even give that lady a second thought..."

Everyone turned to face the somewhat familiar person. It was Frank, the ambulance driver who had comforted Robin when the Joker first struck. Robin and Starfire both smiled, for they were the two who had most recently come into contact with his brother, Arthur Umbringer at the mall. Frank was dressed in his normal clothes, he was apparently using the bank for its real purpose, "I beg of you Cyborg, don't let the crude thoughts of one cloud who you are." Frank continued.

Cyborg looked over and gave a thumbs up sign. He walked back over to the other Titans, each with a look of concern for their friend.

"Cyborg..." Beast Boy spoke up first, in a concerned voice.

"It's cool, man. It's not the first time I've been called that. Really, I am Cyborg and I am of African American descent. Star's lesson showed me that you can always rise above those who close off their hearts and eyes. The words of those who you care about are always worth more than those who speak from someplace much worse..." Cyborg winked at Starfire, who beamed back at him. Starfire had also recently come into contact with words that classified you as a weaker species of person. It was from another hero, and the word Troq was never again mentioned amongst the Titans.

"I'm starving, let's go get some breakfast!!" Cyborg had shrugged off the words as the other Titans were now overzealous to hear him return to the Cyborg they all knew. All 6 started to walk out the door, Frank started clapping, and everyone else soon followed. The loud cheers for the Teen Titans grew louder and louder as they exited and headed home.

One hour later, back inside Titans Tower...

The entire team was scarfing down a very well done breakfast job done by Cyborg. There were eggs of all sorts, bacon, waffles, hash browns, sausage patties and links, biscuits, gravy, and even ham. Starfire then brought over the special cake that Arthur gave them and everyone looked amazed that such a delicate cake had been given to her. They all marveled at its architectural design before Starfire cut a piece and handed it over to Raven. The cake itself was exquisite, with each bite, the Titans relished the pure chocolate flavor. Some bites had vanilla ice cream, others had a mint frosting taste as they all dug into the cake.

When they all finished and their stomachs could take no more, Cyborg started collecting the dishes and went over to the sink and started cleaning. Starfire soon joined him as she wiped them dry after Cyborg cleaned and rinsed each dish. It went by rather quickly, Cyborg used his hand to switch over to a rotating brush that cleaned the dishes with ease.

As Cyborg and Starfire cleaned the dishes, the other Titans stood up and started walking over to the couch so they could relax. The city was safe for the time being. As Raven stood up, she noticed that Terra was pinching Beast Boy's cheek. It wasn't that odd, except that he was laughing the entire time. Raven's heart dropped a beat, but she shook her head to rid herself of all possibilities as she made her way over to the couch.

Beast Boy wanted to show them all a brand new behind the scenes look at Samurai Showdown 17: The Return. Beast Boy and Terra had gone to see the movie earlier, but was meeting resistance from Robin, quite understandably considering that he hadn't seen the movie and they had. As Robin and Beast Boy argued over what channel to watch, Starfire turned over to Cyborg and spoke up.

"Friend Cyborg ... your spirit, is undamaged now, yes?" Starfire asked him hesitantly as she wiped several more glasses dry.

"It will be, Star, but for now, I think you know it takes some time before you completely get over it..." Cyborg lifted up his head and looked at Starfire. It was true, even after everything all said and done, Starfire was not herself for several days. It had taken her that long before she completely recovered and sprung back to her normal, bubbly self. Starfire nodded and then gave him a hug. Cyborg smiled and patted her back. They shared a moment of silence and understanding before they both finished up with the dish work and joined the others.

Robin had won the argument, and they were all watching a local news bulletin. They were reporting first on the capture of Mumbo Jumbo, a small segment went to the return of Terra into the Teen Titans, followed by news of Joker's escape from Arkham in Gotham City...again. Robin shook his head as Joker was using his latest scheme in Gotham, but the report stated that Batman had already caught him before he could finish off his latest victims.

The newscaster was about to report on the local weather, but the screen soon filled with static before another image popped on the screen. All 6 Titans gave a confused look as Robin pressed to change the channel, but nothing happened. Somebody was trying to send them a message. A young lady was sitting down at the table, wearing a pink dress. She took a second before finally speaking out loud, causing Robin to panic and Starfire to power up.

"Hiiiii, Robbie poo!!!!!!!!! It's me, your wonderfully talented and beautiful girlfriend Kitten!!!" The familiar figure of Kitten stood up into the light and showed off her entire body. For some strange reason, she was still wearing the same prom dress she wore when she forced Robin to take her to prom.

Kitten continued, "Now then, I think it's finally time I got back at Robbie poo for everything he and his friends did to my daddy and me! Fail to even comply with the smallest request this time, Robbie poo, and I won't hesitate to have the whole city destroyed!!!"

Terra pointed at the screen, "Girlfriend?" she asked Raven and Beast Boy. Both responded, "Don't ask." Starfire was not taking the situation very lightly, her teeth were grinding against each other and causing sparks in the air.

A light came on in the background where Kitten was broadcasting. There were thousands of giant moths, and Kitten was standing on top of one as she continued, "Now, Robbie poo, a little birdie told me that you managed to find someone special while I was away..." Kitten teared up in a single eye as she spoke. Robin was not finding the situation sad or amusing in any sort.

"I guess I'll just have to remind you why I was the prize!!" Kitten gave a tug on her dress and removed it, revealing an entirely new outfit. Beast Boy and Cyborg's jaw dropped as Terra and Raven's eyes opened up wider. Kitten was not wearing pink anymore, instead she had opted for black, skin tight leather pants and a very small white tank top. "I know how much you love dancing Robbie poo, we're going clubbing! Be there at 7 in something that will compliment me or else!"

Robin slapped his forehead as Starfire was about to lose control of herself. She flew up to the screen and slapped Kitten's image on the screen. "Clearly this clubbing is another manner of duel where you fight each other with giant clubs! Robin will be victorious over your plot once more!" Kitten, just like the last time had another hand print over her cheek. (A/N: I have no idea why, but I absolutely love doing that)

"Starfire...clubbing is another form of a date. It's where people go to dance with other people." Robin explained in an understanding voice. Starfire suddenly felt embarrassed at not knowing another Earth custom, but that feeling quickly disappeared when she realized that Robin was being manipulated into taking Kitten out once more. She didn't like where it was going, it seemed like every earth girl was after him these days. She folded her arms and grunted to herself in disgust.

"I shall sing the Tamaranian song of discord! It is something we do on my world when someone does something similar to this!" Starfire opened her mouth to start singing, but Robin and all the other Titans had heard one too many of Starfire's Tamaranian songs. They were always unbearably long, but the main problem was Starfire was tone deaf. They all jumped to close her mouth from spouting out. Everyone exhaled in relief as Starfire was stopped from once again singing.

Kitten looked half bored with the developments happening right in front of her eyes. She twirled a loose strand of hair between her fingers as she waited for Robin's response. Kitten yawned as Robin turned to answer her.

"Fine, Kitten. I'll see you at Club Zero at 7..." Robin hung his head as he finished. Taking Kitten out once had been torture in itself, taking her out twice was just pure torture at this point. As Robin hung his head, light from outside reflected off the ring he wore around his neck. Kitten raised an eyebrow before she turned to malice.

"Take off that necklace before you come, Robbie poo. I won't have any signs of her around me!" Kitten ordered at him. Her image on the screen vanished within seconds of her finishing.

Starfire was beside herself. Necklace? Since when does Robin wear those? Starfire looked over and saw what Kitten ordered him to do. Around Robin's neck was a silver necklace, attached to it was the very ring she gave him. Robin had been wearing it to keep her close to him. Slowly putting the pieces together, Starfire lifted up her left wrist. Around it was her own gift from him, the shining silver bracelet with the words, "As long as we're together..." engraved underneath. Starfire smiled as she realized that both of them still had on their gifts from each other. Caught up in the moment, she came back to reality as Cyborg spoke up.

"Gee, and here I thought she couldn't get any more flaked out as it was." Cyborg said to Robin in a half amused grin.

"Not helping..." Robin replied. He regained his composure before addressing his team, "Ok team, listen up, Kitten's moths are controlled by some kind of remote, find the receiver and get rid of it!"

Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy nodded. They were going to play it just like the last time. Terra looked at the other three before nodding herself. Starfire crossed her arms and turned her back.

"Starfire will help you in your search." Robin turned his head as he said her name. She sniffed at the prospect of the order. "Please find it and fast..." He asked in a pleading voice.

The others soon darted out the door without a word, leaving Robin and Starfire alone. In their last experience with Kitten and her father, Killer Moth, had threatened to destroy the city with smaller versions of the moths if Robin did not take her to the Junior Prom. In the end, they were victorious over all of them, but not before a lot of tension built between Starfire and Kitten. Dealing with Kitten was an entirely different situation than simply stopping someone from robbing a bank or destroying the city.

"Star...?" Robin tried to get her attention, but was met with a "hmph!!!" as she still had her back turned to him.

"Right...I'll see ya later then..." Robin hung his head and started walking to his room, he had to change and get ready. Things were starting to look like it was going to be a very long night.

Meanwhile, in the new headquarters of Slade and his allies...

Slade pressed a button on his wrist as roughly a dozen screens turned on the wall besides him. Blackfire, Brother Blood and Madame Rouge all stood behind him and their eyes gazed upon the screens.

"First I shall show you, Blackfire, just where your dear sister's weak points are." Slade motioned towards one of the monitors on the wall. Blackfire smirked as he continued, "I arranged a small exercise for the Titans. You'll be able to see how your sister now fights, her skills have improved drastically since the two of you fought on your home world. If you underestimate her again, you will lose for sure..."

Blackfire was not amused when he finished. She just got lucky...I swear she will pay... Against her better judgment, she watched the screen as Kitten had taken off with her moths towards the meeting spot.

"Brother Blood, you will also find out about Cyborg now fights. I advise you to take this opportunity and learn..." Slade continued, but now addressed Brother Blood.

Brother Blood simply nodded. It was true, Slade was possibly the greatest threat to any of them in the entire room. He was smart, calculating each and every move to show the weak points of how the Titan's fought. Our alliance is terminated once Cyborg stops breathing...after that, watch your back, Slade! It will be I, Brother Blood who will lead the new world, with my legion of new students!

Madame Rouge simply just crossed her arms and smiled. She walked over to Slade and wrapped one arm around him. My love, you truly have played a great game, soon the Titan's will fall, and the future will be ours to mold.

As Robin retreats back to his room, the other Titans head to face off against a swarm of giant moths. Can the other Titans stop the swarm of moths before Robin crumbles? What will Starfire do?

Next time: Chapter 27 - Dancing Date of Destruction

Robin gets a lot more than he bargained for. Starfire makes her own stand as the other 4 Titans uncover a startling realization. You won't wanna miss it!