Summary:
The Titans have gone undercover, accepting send two members to the sinful, never resting life of Trinity Conqueror, a city far from Jump City, residential home of the Titans. Richard Grayson, dubbed mainly as Boy Wonder, has accepted to be part of the investigation, this new villain claiming himself invincible to the efforts of the now older heroes, only proves to promote the dying obsession Richard had over his ex arch nemesis... Slade. But, for this mission to succeed, a partner must be assigned as well, preferably a team member, a Titan. And joining him will be...Raven? And they have to ...what?! Go undercover as a... COUPLE?!
Robin/Raven Adventure/Drama/AU (Alternate Universe... well slightly) with slight OOCness
Rated: M (for slight mature content in following chapters and intentions of plot, language and explicit scenes) If you are not comfortable with this type of work, please simply return to the previous search for a Fanfic to read and enjoy other great author's work.
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LCH8292 has brought up the point that I mentioned Robin being around his twenties in the first chapter. She said the team wouldn't necessarily be the Teen Titans anymore, you know with everyone not in their teens anymore. Good point! Yeah, the team isn't called the Teen Titans anymore, but rather the Titans. I have no clue if in the comics or any other series of the Titans, they (team) were together for that long or if they went by another name but... lets pretend with me, 'k?
Previous Chapter:
Raven disconnected the signal and stood up from the bed. Removing the black T-shirt, she quickly slipped on her suit and cloak. Her eyes caught sight of the small father clock replica on the corner table. '4:07 in the morning,'she sighed and clipped on her cloak, 'Beast Boy is going to be a pain in the ass to wake up.' Her suspicions had been right. With Robin's demand for a sudden conference, he had confirmed her suspicions, something was wrong.
Chapter Two:
Robin shut off the engine, threw off his helmet and stormed towards the main elevator, not turning at the sound of the helmet hitting concrete. He cursed under his head, shaking his head slightly. 'Why now? Why after all this time?!' He slammed the button and sighed in relief when the doors luckily opened quickly. He glared at his reflection on the elevator walls as it rose. It brought back memories... he fisted his hand and crossed them across his chest. He feared for the next poor soul who crossed his path.
Raven sighed and surrounded herself in the black aura. Cyborg and Starfire were dressing. Terra had been informed by Starfire that there was a 'gathering of concerning matters to attend to.' Raven gave Terra's hall a glance. She was at peace with the blond girl, yet... it took more than the time that had passed to cure the stab in the back they had received, she had received, from Terra's betrayal. 'Terra's the only one who knows – '
"SNORT!" Beast Boy grumbled and turned over. Raven glared at the changeling and glanced around. She shuddered at the mess making up the older changeling's room. Her gaze landing on the alarm clock, she smirked, picking it up and winding the button on the back. She quietly placed the clock on Beast Boy's pillow besides his ear. Giving a small smile in satisfaction, she stepped back, engulfed herself in her black aura and appeared out on the hall. Her advanced hearing caught the muffled carpeted steps on the hall above. 'Probably Starfire...and Terra,' she concluded. Re wrapping her cloak around herself, she began to walk away. RRRIIINNNGGGG! "EAH! KELLY CLARKSON!" Raven rose an eyebrow at Beast Boy's outburst. 'I don't believe I want to know.' Suddenly, a presence was detected nearing her in the hall. She briefly closed her eyes to identify the strong... she chuckled, and cursing aura. Her amethyst eyes opened and gazed upon the proceeding body of her leader. He was scowling, his fists at his sides, clenching and unclenching. His mask was slanting downward, taking form of his knitted eyebrows. His scent, mixed with a cologne he had received one Christmas, wafted gently to her nose. Part of her mentally sighed with content, while the other stood frozen, frightened in paralysis. She knew why she had frozen, yet... it was hard to decide whether or not to believe that thought. She stared at his black mysterious mask, his eyes shielded and protected from others. Robin felt a gaze upon him, making him look up.
"Raven?"
"The others are int the conference room," she informed, thanking the Gods her emerging feelings did not detect in her voice.
"Good,"he gave her a brief nod, slowed down his steps, and reached Raven's side. From there, the two continued towards the rest of the team.
"What the – " Beast Boy rubbed his still ringing ear and glared down in puzzlement at the clock in his hand. "How'd this get here?"
"Yo. Any of you know what the Bats Jr. wanted at this time in the morning?" Cyborg suppressed the emerging yawn till the end. He peered down from the edge of the couch where he sat, at a fidgeting Terra. When Beast Boy had gone under a serious stage of depression, the Titans had researched to their limit and beyond for a cure for the 'sleeping' Terra. For when Beast Boy refused to eat, play video games AND was quiet, you knew he wasn't alright. Luckily, the Dark Knight, and suspected the Justice League as well, had helped with the monstrous researched until finally hope came. A mineral had been found in a foreign planet, brought back by a mission using Cyborg's latest baby and submitted it, along with Terra's body, to the Head Research And Facility Hospital of Jump City. The research was coincidentally funded by a certain bachelor millionaire.
"I do not know, friend Cyborg. Maybe he wishes to chat?" Starfire, lazily floating above, offered. She stretched and yawned loudly, scaring the teammates in the conference room by the noise.
"Good one, Star," Terra congratulated. She finished her text message on the communicator and sent it to Beast Boy.
"Huh?" Beast Boy looked up from a six week old sandwich and strolled to his tall dresser. He was the shortest of the male Titans, yet that didn't mean he was short. He fished for his communicator and gave a 'oh oh' grunt as he read the message:
'Wake up BB!! Robin's called a conference. Get your ass in here!! - Love, Terra'
In lightning speed, he dressed and rushed to the conference room.
Raven glanced towards Robin behind the shield of her purple long bangs.
"That serious, huh?" Robin blinked and looked down into Raven's amethyst eyes. A calming like sensation filtered within him staring into those eyes. Their grown, strong bond pulsated at the closeness, making them look away.
"What makes you say that?" he asked. Raven smirked and stared ahead.
"You're making that pouting look when you're really troubled," she teased, her voice her usual monotone with a hint of amusement.
"Wha – ? Me? Pout?" Raven nodded. "That's ridiculous."
"Is it?" He saw a faint smile begin to form on her lips. Suddenly, both turned at the sound of scurrying small feet.
"Rats?"
"No, worse. Beast Boy." Both pairs of eyes fell on the second to youngest member of the Titans.
"Eeep!" Beast Boy yelped, sounding awkward with now deeper voice. He scurried away, his tail trailing behind him in full swing. Raven automatically felt the barrier Robin let down around their bond stand once more, his face gone emotionless. He had gone into his leader mode. He squared his shoulders and walked with more urgency. Raven said nothing as they neared the sliding doors of the conference room. Detecting motion, the electronic doors slid open, revealing the elegantly decorated metal influenced décor of the room they met in most of the time. Cyborg had a cup of coffee in his hand, Terra and Beast Boy were sitting together quite closely together on the couch and Starfire was humming happily, her head stuck inside the refrigerator. None noticed their presence. Starfire found her daily bottle of mustard, squealed with joy and floated out of the fridge. She looked up.
"Friends!" Starfire yelled in greeting.
"Yo Rob! What crook knocked on ya head to wake us up this early, man?" Cyborg crossed his arms and stood his full height, placing the cup on a nearby table. Terra and Beast Boy turned around to face their leader. Robin's jaw clutched and he walked stiffly to the main computer, connected to the large plasma screen. He typed a few keys and pressed the 'enter' button.
"Friend...Robin?" Starfire landed besides Raven, who let down her hood. 'Talk Robin. You're killing us here,' Raven's whisper entered Robin's mind. He paused and sneaked a glance at her concerned eyes. He had learned to read her enigmatic mask she placed on. He had figured out her puzzle. He saw the concern in her eyes, urging him to inform the team. He, actually all of them, had learned the hard way of keeping an bothering thought inside, soon forming into obsession. Slade had almost driven him mad. Luckily, he had broken free. All thanks to them...to her. He cleared his throat.
"Was called a few hours ago, by Gordon."
"Why you? Tall, dark, and creepy's busy?" Beast Boy asked, "I mean – "
"BB," Terra silenced. Robin shook his head.
"That's besides the point," he paused and faced his team. The screen behind him opened a window box and pictures, well blurred snapshots, filled the screen.
"Who's the guy?" Cyborg asked, taking a seat on the computer chair. Raven glanced at Robin's direction, feeling a spark of old anger through their bond. 'Calm down, breath,' Robin complied to her voice. He blinked, then studied each face.
"This guy here, broke into Neal&Atwater a few nights ago. Got in and out undetected," he pushed on a key on the keyboard and a larger picture, still blurred, took most of the space on the screen.
"How?" Raven asked.
"Not sure... exactly."
"What'd he steal?" Terra asked, leaning on Beast Boy's shoulder.
"Nothing."
"Nothin'?" Cyborg echoed. Robin gave a stiff nod and leaned against the table, crossing his arms. Raven quietly took a few steps towards Robin, stopping a mere feet away from him.
"He didn't find what he seeked," Raven voiced in. He met her gaze. 'Is this what tormented you?' she asked. His gaze turned into a glare.
"And," he still held her gaze, "He's no longer in Jump City, or Gotham."
"Please, friend Robin. If this evil man is no longer a threat to our beloved city then why arrange a conference over it?" Starfire asked, settling besides Terra.
"Because he's made contact...with someone," Robin mumbled darkly.
"Who?" Cyborg sat up in his seat. Robin broke his gaze with Raven and looked upon his team
"Someone...from my past, while working with Batman. Seems they both fled...feh, cowards," he growled. Raven glanced back at a puzzled Starfire, the cuddling pair on the couch and a scowling Cyborg and Robin.
"So are we following them?" she asked. Everyone looked up at Raven, then at Robin.
"Yeah," he confirmed and stood tall. "Don't think we need the whole team to follow, though. Jump City still needs guarding."
"So, whatcha thinking, Rob?" Cyborg pressed.
"Two of us are following them. I've got a pretty good idea where they're headed."
"You being one of the two," Cyborg pointed out. Robin paused.
"...Yes."
"And who should accompany you on this mission, friend Robin?" Starfire wondered, voicing everyone's question. Robin flinched and cleared his throat.
"Uh, we'll need to head back to Gotham's police main station to check up with Gordon, procedure and strategy wise. I don't want this bastard to know were on his trail," Robin replied darkly. 'He avoided answering Starfire's question,' Raven noted.
"And where exactly are they headed?" Terra asked, leaning back on the couch.
"...Trinity Conqueror."
"WHAT?" the group asked in unison.
"Nuh uh, not me!" Beast Boy argued, "That place has some seriously messed up fruit loops – "
"Uh, friend Robin... what is this...where does ...Trinity Conqueror city reside?"
"A day's trip by car, Star," Raven replied. She studied the stiff stature of her leader. This was more than a simple old anger dispute. Something was troubling him.
" – And those creepy dudes with the whole 'lets end this shi – "
"Beast Boy!"Terra scolded him.
"Hehehe," he rubbed the back of his neck.
"When do ya have to head back to Gordon's?" Cyborg asked, standing up.
"In a few hours, would be best." Robin knew Raven was staring at him and he knew he had avoided answering Starfire's question. He didn't want to answer it...yet. "Though, he said it would be best to get some rest before getting on the road tomorrow."
"So," Cyborg scratched the skin at the back of his neck, "Who'd be going with you?" 'Damn it,' now, Robin knew he couldn't avoid the question. Fortunately or not, he had already chosen his partner for this mission. He sighed. 'Best get it over with.'
"Cy, I need you here to help me with any information back up I need and I trust you to keep up the team strength while I'm gone," Robin ordered.
"Got it man," Cyborg nodded in reply.
"How are you going undercover, anyway? I mean, as who, exactly?" Beast Boy asked.
"...Gordon's wired two stays at a hotel in Trinity Conqueror, not far from the main city. Somewhere where we suspect they made their temporary stay." He cleared his throat and Raven thought she saw a faint blush graze his high tan cheek bones, making her raise a brow in question.
" So which one of us is going to work with you?" Terra asked, crossing her arms.
"Beast Boy already has chickened out,"Raven pointed out.
"Hey!" Robin swallowed, completely ignoring Beast Boy's reply. He sighed.
"... Raven."
"Huh?" the team gave a confused group response. Robin stared at he floor. Raven paused, then leaned on one leg, crossed her arms below her chest and cocked her face to the side. 'Me? Why me?' she wondered, letting her bangs cover her face partially. Cyborg scratched the back of his head, cleared his throat and walked to Robin's side.
"Best be headin' to Gordon's," he suggested. Robin snapped from his thoughts and stood tall. He nodded then turned to Raven. He avoided looking at the rest of the team, knowing they wanted an answer to his choice in partner.
"Let's go," he mumbled, walking ahead. Raven glanced at the three Titans sitting on the couch. Terra's gaze met hers. Her sky blue eyes seemed to glow, sparkling with... mischief? 'What are you planning?' wondered Raven. She nodded to Cyborg and followed Robin. She rose her hood as she neared the motion detecting metal doors. The doors opened with a swish and let her walk into the hall, shutting behind her. "Ready?" a small gasp escaped Raven's lips. 'Does he have to pop out of nowhere like that?' she cursed mentally.
"Ready as I'll ever be," she replied. He nodded and turned to the main elevator.
"After we get the full mission download from Gordon, we'll come back and get our stuff. I figure this mission will take at least a week or so."
"A week?...hmm," Raven tucked a stray strand of purple hair behind her ear and shifted her cloak on her shoulder, following Robin. They reached the elevator doors, an uncomfortable silence between them.
"Friend Terra?" Starfire tapped the blond girl's shoulder. Terra turned and leaned further against the couch.
"Huh?"
"Why...was it suitable, do you suppose, that friend Raven should accompany our fearless leader Robin? Why not anyone else?"
"Uh...not sure, Star. But I do know you don't want to go to a place like that," Terra assured, knocking away Beast Boy's heavy head on her arm.
"And why is that?"
" Well... you know how Gotham is, right?"
"Yes, I am aware of its high crime rate and hash living environments besides its economic rivalry," Starfire reached over to the couch's side table and began to slurp her delicacy drink, fresh bottle of mustard.
"Well, imagine a place much worse... trust me you wouldn't like it."
well, here's chapter two of this story... phew. Uhm, not really much to say but I know that I have two reviewers who were interested to become my Beta Readers. I love you guys! Uh, names won't be mentioned but here's the Deal:
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