Teen Titans Fan Fiction

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A/N: As a special gift to all my faithful readers, this update will have 2 chapters, this being the 2nd one. I hope you enjoy the fluff at the end, as well as the rest of my story. As always, R&R's are appreciated, so whether you love my story or find it repulsive, I invite you to share your thoughts with me. I can't get any better if I don't know I'm doing anything wrong, right? LET'S GET IT STARTED!!!!!!!!

Special A/N: I hit a writer's block of sorts in trying to find a way to close out this chapter. It took several tries, but I hope you all find it satisfactory. Before I knew it, I was done and I loved it. Hope you all feel the same. I'll see ya'll again soon! - Imagonna (pronounced EYEMAGONNA)

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Normal Font: Basic read and insight.

Bold: Change of location or time.

Italics: Individual thoughts and recollections.

SACRIFICE

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?

Chapter 27 - Dancing Date of Destruction

Robin had just finished changing and was sitting at his own desk. Each Titan's room was filled with various things that further gave themselves an identity. Raven had spell books, ancient relics, and scrolls, things that defined the phrase "bump in the night". Her entire room was dark blue, almost purple and the lights were never on. Beast Boy's room was green and could be declared a disaster zone if any politician ever visited. Mountains of dirty clothes, garbage that was never taken out, as well as more piles of other useless junk Beast Boy never touched. Cyborg's room was filled with technological equipment in order to help him keep running. His room was a bright and lighter shade of blue and across his walls were pictures of his life which gave him a sense he was human. Starfire's room was light purple, she had a large circular bed with purple covers and even purple drapes.

Robin's room was always in the dark, he had a small lamp, but there were no ceiling lights. He had grown up basically in the dark, so that's how he lived, even now. On his walls were newspaper clippings of Slade and anything that ever had to do with him. They were all in chronological order so that Robin could try and predict his next move. As you looked back, you could start to see a small pattern, but looking ahead was next to impossible. Robin had tried to get ahead of Slade, but Slade's mind was just as, if not brighter than his own, so getting ahead of him was always impossible.

The dim light from his nightstand was on just enough so Robin could see himself in the mirror. He had changed into a navy blue long sleeved shirt with black slacks, brown shoes and matching belt. A brown leather jacket rested on the chair behind him. Robin started into his own reflection, he rarely saw himself in front of the mirror; and when he did, he never liked what he saw. Robin always wondered if his parents would be proud of him, proud of the lifestyle he had chosen. To fight for justice and truth, to preserve the pure feelings that children had. Never again would he allow someone else to feel his kind of pain, it wasn't something anyone should have to go through. As Robin leaned forward, he placed his elbows on his knees and looked down at the ground. The ring he wore around his neck dangled, perhaps the one beacon of light that kept him sane.

Robin always knew of the possibility of him going down. Whether it was to Dr. Light, Mad Mod, Slade, or even some lucky punk who just got lucky, the possibility was always on the table. It was his choice and he would go down alone. Even with the Teen Titans, he knew that things had changed. If one of them went down, it would be his fault for not preparing, for not doing something. This caused him to push himself even harder, and he thought he had closed himself off. Robin took off the necklace and held it in his hand. He had never thought about being happy, it was the one variable he never anticipated. Before he had known it, he had grown attached to his friends, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Raven, Terra, and the biggest one of all, Starfire. He never thought he was allowed to experience such happy feelings. Before he had known it, he had grown to like her as a friend. It wasn't long after that before something more started to stir within himself. The feelings of love they shared had now saved his life, and a new path for himself was starting to show itself.

Robin glanced over at his clock. It showed 6:15. It was time to go, he had to leave soon if he was going to make it on time. Kitten had blackmailed him into something he didn't want to do, and he was getting rather tired of every single girl coming up and trying to whisk him away. As long as we're together, we can overcome anything... The words echoed through his mind and soul, he allowed them to fill him up with the hope of a brighter future.

Starfire, when everything is said and done, will you still be there for me? I hope that when it's all over, you can truly lead a happy life...

Setting the necklace down on the corner of his desk, he stood up and picked up his leather jacket. He stopped at the doorway and glanced at the ring. He didn't feel like himself without it, but if Kitten caught him with it, the whole city could be in danger. I'm sorry, Starfire, I know I promised I wouldn't take it off but... Robin shook his head. No, there was still a city to save, the ring would still be here when he returned.

Several minutes passed before Robin's door opened again. A small hand with a silver bracelet grabbed the necklace and disappeared as quickly as it had came...

Meanwhile at the bridge that led to the city...

The giant moths that were released were having a field day. They were eating through the support cables which held the bridge together. Only about 3 dozen giant moths were released, but the biggest problem was there were thousands more. As one of the moths made a dive for another cable, a sonic cannon blast hit it, causing it to fall into the water below. Cyborg had shot it from his T-Car as he arrived on the scene. Raven and Terra each arrived by levitation and rock transport, respectably. Beast Boy had flown in as a green hawk and set down in his normal form as Cyborg got out of his car.

"There's not that many this time around." Cyborg stated as he observed what some of the moths were doing. The rest of the moths had seen Cyborg's sonic cannon and stopped eating through the cables. Instead, they all flew upward and prepared to attack the four strangers that were below them.

"Anyone else getting a strange vibe about this place? Like we've done this exact thing before?" Beast Boy asked both Raven and Cyborg.

"It's called deja vu, Beast Boy." Raven answered him briefly before continuing, "And yes, it does seem eerily familiar."

Cyborg nodded and explained to Terra of its significance. She nodded and also pointed out the difference, the moths were much bigger now.

The small group of moths had begun to move. They flew towards the group, but maintained a high altitude. They started to fly in circles around them as they were preparing to swarm them. Cyborg's right arm changed into his sonic cannon.

"Let's get it started!" Cyborg shouted, "Teen Titans, Go!" and with his words fired a sonic cannon blast up at the swarm.

Raven chanted, "Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos!!" and her energy consumed several abandoned automobiles and she swung them up at them as well.

The swarm of moths split up into separate groups as several of them started to fall from the sky. Terra used her command of the earth to lift Cyborg up into the air with a platform of the ground. There wasn't much earth on a bridge, so Terra had to take a backseat in this battle. She maneuvered Cyborg around as he fired sonic cannon blasts at the moths, who now were confused and started to separate from each other.

Beast Boy changed himself into a Pterodactyl and he soared up into the air. Once he landed on top of one of the giant moths, he changed into a gorilla. The gorilla was but a small fraction compared to the size of the moths, but he directed the moth as it knocked several others from the air. The battle was well underway, and the Titans were winning.

At the end of the bridge on the other side, 4 individuals were gathered. Slade, Madame Rouge, Blackfire and Brother Blood all stood as they saw flashes of Cyborg's sonic cannon and another moth beating up the others. Slade stepped forward first and spoke.

"Remember boys and girls, our purpose here is to only let the Titan's know we're here. We're going to destroy them from the inside, out. Once they're minds are confused, their effectiveness in battle will be cut in half." Slade finished speaking and folded both arms behind his back.

"I was wrong about you, Slade. You're not just evil, you're also cruel. I like that..." Brother Blood looked over as he addressed Slade.

"Thank you, Blood. Shall we go and introduce ourselves?" Slade asked the others. They all either nodded or smiled wickedly as they started walking towards the battlefield.

Back at the nightclub, Club Zero...

Club Zero had just opened up to the general public. It was advertised throughout the city as the new premier dancing club for the next generation. Neon green and yellow lights flickered the name "Z E R O" as Robin pulled into the parking lot on his motorcycle. Several people started whispering to themselves as he took off his helmet. Robin was dressed to kill, but the mask was still on his face. He hoped off his bike, kicked the kickstand down and set the helmet on his bike. Robin tugged at the collar of his shirt. Boy, this was beginning to feel a bit too familiar.

Robin looked around, but saw nobody he recognized. He sat back and rested on his bike. I'm really hoping she doesn't show...but that didn't happen last time, so why would I expect it now?

Robin's intuition was correct, as a pink stretch limousine pulled up beside him. It stopped as the rear was parallel to Robin. The door opened and Kitten hoped out of the car.

"Robbie poo!! Don't you look dashing and handsome?" Kitten smiled at him, but met with an empty face. Her face cringed a bit as she whispered to him, "Remember our deal, Robbie poo, I won't hesitate even for a second to wipe out the city if you don't do exactly as I say!"

With a great deal of difficulty, Robin had managed a fake smile. It did not feel natural, and his eye was twitching as he grinned.

"That's better." Kitten whispered and then shouted for everyone to hear, "Why if it's not Robin! My date, Robin!!!"

"Compliment me on my look.." Kitten whispered to Robin.

"Kitten...you...look..." Robin hesitated with each word, acting was something Robin had no experience in, but he finished with the word, "nice."

"Oh! Why thank you, Robin!! Now, let's go hit the club!! Woo hoo!!!" Kitten bellowed out for the entire world to hear. She reached out her arm, and Robin took it as they both went to get in line for the club.

Behind them, a car was suddenly flipped 50 feet in the air before it came crashing down to the ground. As people looked over, they swore they saw something well...green.

Back at the bridge...

Raven was using her powers to control a lamp post. She swung it at the moths like a baseball bat, and while some managed to escape the first blow, most were eventually knocked from the sky. Cyborg continued to fire sonic blasts at a straggling moth with Terra navigating him as Beast Boy came over to them. He had finished with all of his and had changed back into his normal form. Cyborg had just finished off the last moth as the 4 Titan's regrouped.

"Boo ya!!!" Cyborg had just finished observing the area and saw it was all clear. Beast Boy and Terra gave each other a high five, as Raven took her hood off.

Raven began to speak, "Well, I think that's it, we should call Robin and...ugh!!!" she was interrupted as a purple blast had came streaking through and hit her, forcing her back against the bridge's wall.

"Raven!" Beast Boy and Terra started to run over, but a red sonic blast came streaking between them and Raven. Terra pulled Beast Boy back at the last possible second, one more step and he would've been cooked.

Cyborg pushed a key into his forearm. He started shaking his head as he spoke, "This can't be right, I'm getting 4 heat signatures, but I can't tell where they're coming from..." Cyborg tapped his forearm with his hand.

"What's wrong with this thing?!" Cyborg hit his arm, trying to get it to work, but a voice interrupted him.

"What's the matter, Cyborg? Having problems locating us? I know I taught you better than that..." a familiar voice echoed through to Cyborg. No, it couldn't be him...

From the dust of the bridge, Brother Blood came out. He only stepped out enough for Cyborg to see him long enough before another figure caught his attention. It's familiar voice also spoke up.

"You know, I never did like her that much..." Beast Boy froze. Purple blasts...like purple starbolts? That voice then belongs to...

Blackfire's figure also stepped from the blinding dust on the bridge. She walked a few steps and then stood equally with Brother Blood. Cyborg's arm changed back into a sonic cannon. He pointed it straight at the both of them, but a long black arm that could stretch for miles came streaking through and punched Cyborg in the chest, forcing him backwards towards Terra and Beast Boy.

"You children never did learn your place." another familiar voice came through, but this one scared Beast Boy even more so than Blackfire's did. Madame Rouge also walked through the dust and showed herself. She walked over and stood next to the others.

Terra's eyes started to glow yellow as she started to prepare for battle, but the last familiar voice echoed through, stopping her in her tracks. Beast Boy and Cyborg also shared similar reactions. Raven, having recovered somewhat from the initial strike, made her way to her feet and rejoined the others. This isn't good...

"My, my..." Slade's voice was the last to be heard as he also appeared. "I had expected to find just the 3 Titans, but not a betrayer. Hello again...apprentice..."

Slade walked in front of the other 3 before he stopped as well. A clear shot and all 4 Titans finally saw what they were up against. There were 4 of the worst villains the Titans had ever faced, and to make matters worse, they were working together. Slade had found some way for them all to work together and it scared all the Titans at what they could do.

Slade pointed a finger over at Cyborg, "Tell Robin the real fight is about to begin and that we're all looking forward to it. Rest assured that none of us will spare anyone who stands against us. As you can clearly see, I've assembled the best of the best. All of the greatest enemies you've ever faced, plus some for posterity. The Teen Titan's reign as the city's protectors will soon come to an end..."

Blackfire, Madame Rouge, and Brother Blood all laughed once he finished. Cyborg, Raven, Beast Boy and Terra each looked horrified that such an evil force had gathered. Shaking off his fear, Cyborg fired another blast from his sonic cannon at all four of them, "Bring it on!!!"

The sonic blast hit the ground in front of all four of them, causing even more dust to pop up into the air. The four shadows that stood in the dust soon vanished thereafter. When the dust had settled, all traces that the four villains were now gone as well.

Raven clenched her fists. Fighting against one of those was bad enough. Facing off against two would be a nightmare. But to face against four, is an unspeakable terror of which I hope I never feel again...

Terra grabbed her sides and fell to the ground. She too, was terrified, but of Slade, not the others. Beast Boy grabbed her into his arms and she started to cry, hard. The nightmares that had haunted her were now back and the reality was now far worse.

Cyborg bent down and punched the ground. Man, I can't believe I froze. How in the world did Slade get that team together? The original brotherhood was bad enough, but this...

All 4 Titans sat in silence for several minutes before getting back up and into the T-car. They still had a mission to accomplish. The source of the power of all the giant moths was located at Kitten's house. Once it was shut down, one threat to the city would be stopped and contained. Once that was settled, then they would have time to contemplate what the hell they just saw.

Cyborg used his forearm and spoke into it as they drove off. "Cyborg to Robin...please respond..."

Several seconds went by before Robin's familiar voice came back to him, "Robin here... go ahead..."

Earlier at Club Zero...

Club Zero had its first patron who wasn't enjoying the night. Robin was absolutely loathing the experience. Kitten had dragged him all over the dance floor. He kept his eye open to look for the remote detonator that would unleash the entire swarm of big giant moths, but so far he had struck out. In his last encounter with Kitten, she hid the detonator within a white corsage. The problem now was that Kitten had on less clothing and even fewer places to hide it. Robin had no clue how a woman's mind worked and he was basically stumped as to where to look at this point in time.

Kitten continued to draw more attention to herself with extremely provocative movements of her hips and legs, but Robin had a feeling something was off. Robin continued to swing his arms lazily while trying to find other clues as to how to stop Kitten. Her outfit instantly drew attention to specific parts of her body. Wait a second, if her intent is to draw attention to some parts, that would mean other parts would be left unattended. Robin's eyes scanned Kitten's entire body from head to toe. Her hair wasn't in any spectacular fashion, only a hair band to keep her hair from blowing in her face. Pink lipstick was on her lips, followed by a short white blouse, black skin tight pants, and then fashion designer shoes completed Kitten's outfit. The song finished and Robin went to sit down at a nearby table.

Kitten followed Robin as she ordered two drinks for the two of them. Robin folded his arms, this night had been far from enjoyable so far. The waitress gave both drinks to Kitten and Robin begrudgingly paid for both. I need a miracle to get out of this now...

A young red-headed lady took her seat behind Kitten. Robin's eyebrow raised a tad bit. No...I thought I told her to help the others...she couldn't be...

When the young lady turned to order a drink, Robin let out a small sigh of relief. It wasn't Starfire, though Robin's heart skipped a beat at the prospect that it was her. Calm down, you don't want to draw attention. So far, Kitten doesn't even know that I'm still looking for that remote detonator.

Kitten did notice to an extent and looked behind her to see. Another young lady bumped into Robin as Kitten's back was turned, but whispered the word "Earring". Robin turned to see who spoke the words to him, but the only thing he saw was a loose strand of red hair that was left behind for him on the table. He shook his head, there was only one person on the planet to try something like that. I'll complain after I've stopped Kitten's ploy. Robin's eyes transfixed on Kitten's earrings. It was true, her earrings were the one part Robin overlooked as the possible detonator. He looked at both of them closer.

Both earrings were identical in shape and structure. They were both yellow, fit to match her hair color. No wonder I overlooked it. The earrings themselves weren't even very long, maybe an inch and a half long and in a small cylinder formation to match hair strands. If you weren't looking for earrings, you were going to miss them. Robin smiled as Kitten turned back around and spoke.

"What were you looking at Robbie poo?" she asked with an innocent tone, hoping for a certain response.

"Well, Kitten, if you really wanna know..." Robin started. Kitten was a bit crazy, but she was fixated on him. He knew how to get the earrings and then get out.

"Yes...?" Kitten squirmed in her seat a bit as Robin started to lure her in closer.

"I was... um... looking... at...you?" Robin's acting skills needed work, but Kitten still fell for it, hook, line and sinker.

"Oh Robbie poo! You finally noticed me! I'm so happy!" Kitten threw up both arms as she shouted, causing several people around to look at her.

"Yes...Kitten..that outfit you're wearing is well..." Robin coughed several times as he finished saying the last word, "putrid". His cover was helped by hundreds of loud screams, apparently a popular song was just starting to play.

Kitten, was beside herself. She leaned closer to Robin, "Kiss me." and closed her eyes as she leaned forward.

Robin lifted an eyebrow as he saw her eyes close. Yes! Now...!

Robin leaned in but instead grabbed hold of both Kitten's earrings and slid them out of her ears. Kitten, realizing that her earrings were gone, stood up and started cursing at him.

"Give me those!!!" Kitten bellowed at him. Robin knew then that he had the detonator in his hands. He smiled at her with a very satisfying grin. I've been waiting all night for this...

"Consider yourself dumped ... again." And with those words, Robin crushed both earrings in one hand.

Kitten, watching all of this screamed, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!"

Her shouts came at the just the right moment. The song had ended and everyone turned to see what was going on. The door suddenly burst open as several police officers came and cornered Kitten.

"I told the police what you were up to, and they sent a squad car over just for you..." Robin explained as the cops put handcuffs on Kitten. Veins were starting to show on her forehead, and several people started laughing as they saw it.

Robin stood up and turned his back to her, "For the record, you're not my type. You never were." Robin started walking as he finished talking to her. Kitten was fighting back furiously, but to no avail. The police escorted her out the door, with her cursing up a storm as they were leaving. Kitten stopped when she saw a familiar red headed alien girl. She was waving goodbye to her, smiling the entire time.

As Robin exited the club, he let out one huge sigh of relief and stretched out his back. Taking off all the clothes, he was back wearing his normal red and green uniform and tossed the remains into the garbage can before making his way back to his motorcycle.

Robin was about to pick up his helmet as Starfire put her hand on his shoulder. She beamed at him for a second before reaching down into her pockets. Pulling out Robin's necklace with his ring on it, she put it back on him.

"I hope you are not too angry." Starfire was a bit embarrassed. She didn't follow his orders, she took the necklace from his room and she was nearly spotted by Kitten.

"Not at all." Robin started as he put his hand back on his ring before continuing, "You helped solve the case, I couldn't find the trigger anywhere."

Starfire giggled to herself a bit before responding, "Yes, as a girl, I am quite familiar with little tricks. Once I saw you, I knew you needed saving!"

Robin shook his head, but he was smiling the entire time. "Thank you, Starfire. This is back where it should be." He grabbed hold of his necklace for a few seconds, then tucked it into his shirt.

Starfire put her hand up to Robin's cheek. As she did, Robin could see she was still wearing her silver bracelet as well. "You are most welcome, Robin."

A quick pull at Starfire's hips brought her to him, and Robin kissed her for saving him once more. Several onlookers started whistling and hooting as they passed by. Thank you, Starfire, I'd be lost without you.

Robin's communicator stopped the two from enjoying each other's company. Robin reached into his utility belt, but Starfire was not quite ready to let him go. After a few seconds of struggling with a bit of giggling from both parts, Robin was finally able to answer.

"Cyborg to Robin ... please respond..." Cyborg's familiar voice rang at him.

"Robin here ... go ahead." Robin answered, with a very special lady clinging to him.

Thanks to Starfire, Kitten's plans have failed once more. As Robin receives news of the absolute worse kind from Cyborg, what will our 6 heroes do?

Next Time: Chapter 28 - Recollection

The nightmare's return, as the Titan's try to put the pieces together. Robin finally explains what happened while he was captured. You won't wanna miss it!