Hey guys. I'm so so so sorry. It's been over a year since the last update. I'm horrible… I know. However, I've decided that I will try and finish it. I've said this before, so no promises. It's nearing the end of summer vacation and probably won't have as much time. However autumn is approaching and that means more inspiration. I'll be less annoying and continue on with the story for those of you who still care.
They were hand in hand, our beloved birds. Robin was slightly in front of Raven as they begin the walk down the corridor. He was in front of her as a shield, hoping to protect her from the darkness of the world. The darkness of what was about to happen. Little did he know, Raven was planning against him. No, she was not working with Slade or Red X. And no, she had no alternative motive. The only thing on her mind was his safety and the safety of their friends, her family. Starfire was a sister to her. Beast Boy was a younger brother. Cyborg was a protective older brother. And finally, there was Robin. What would he be called? He was not a brother. That she knew for sure. But he was very special. She knew she had to protect him. She would be sure to. At any costs.
As Raven and Robin continued down the dark and dusty corridor, they stayed quiet. Until Robin decided to speak. "Raven, I know your answer, but if you want to go back… you know we can. We'll find another way to save the others." Judging by the way Raven slowed her steps until she came to a pause, and the way her eyes shut as if she had a headache, Robin knew. Raven confirmed his suspicions by saying, "Robin, you know we can't. Our communicators are in the room with Slade. Not to mention that he cut power from all of our communication devices. The computers and all other electronics have been shut down. There's no way for us to reach the others in time. I'm okay with this Robin. Slade obviously needs me for something. He won't hurt me. At least, not too badly."
Robin didn't feel any better about any of this. He knew she was right, but he couldn't bring himself to believe that they'd all live through this. With that thought on his mind, he shook his head. "Raven you don't understand, do you? Slade shouldn't be allowed to hurt you at all. He shouldn't need you for anything. He shouldn't be threatening us. He shouldn't even be here. And he sure as hell shouldn't believe I'll stand by and let him hurt you."
Time was ticking, and Raven knew it. They only had a little over two minutes to meet Slade before he blew their friends to bits. But she couldn't stop herself from forgetting about that for a minute. Of course Raven knew that Slade shouldn't be doing any of this. And she knew that there were some dark feelings that Robin would forever hold against Slade. But didn't he realize that there was virtually nothing he could do to stop Slade? Yes, Raven had agreed to allow Robin to bargain with Slade and to attempt to tag along in what she knew would be a suicide mission for him. But did he actually think that he could stop Slade when he literally held the lives of their friends in his hand?
She wanted Robin with her as much as he wanted to come and protect her. However, she knew that when she agreed to let him come, she was only trying to comfort him. He couldn't come with her. She couldn't allow him to. Which was how she chose her next words. "Robin, I am so sorry… but you can't come with me. Slade won't hesitate to kill you. You know that. I can't let you do this. You know as well as I do that it's a suicide mission." She grabbed his other hand and intertwined their fingers while bringing both of their hands parallel to her shoulders. She gently leaned closer to him and kissed his cheek. He pulled his hands from hers and gently held the sides of her face. He pulled her closer and quickly kissed her, before she had a chance to pull away. She wrapped her slim arms around his toned torso and played with the hair at his neck. He glided his thumb against her high cheekbones as their lips continued to move together.
Much too soon, the kiss had to come to an end. They pulled away and glanced at each other with unknown love in their eyes. Raven tightly squeezed Robin one last time. She untangled herself from him and took a quick step back.
"Robin I have to go. There's only seconds until Slade pushes that trigger."
"I'm coming with you. I can't leave you… not after that…"
Raven's heart broke into a thousand pieces. She needed to leave. Now. She couldn't let her emotions get in the way. She glanced at Robin and her eyes held all that he needed to predict her next words. She was going to tell him how sorry she was. She was going to tell him how it's better for everyone for her to go alone. She was going to tell him how much she loved the team, and how they were like family. She was going to say good bye, and he felt in his heart that it may be for the last time. Most importantly, she was going to tell him how much he meant to her, and that she couldn't have lived without him up until that point in time. She wouldn't have time to go into detail, but those words were all she needed. And that was what she said.
When Raven finished, she began to turn around. Before she could step away, Robin grabbed her arm and turned her to look at him. He had one lonely tear rolling down his cheek. She went to go wipe it away quickly when he grabbed her hand. He guided her hand to his mask, where the tips were damp from unshed tears. He wrapped her fingers around the black edge and pulled her hand away from him eyes. His eyes were closed and surrounded by long midnight black eyelashes. Raven placed a thumb at each eyes side as he fluttered his eyes open. In these watery eyes she saw Richard Grayson. Not Robin. She finally saw his emotions. She saw how she was affecting him right there in that moment, and she shed a tear of her own. But only after gasping at how truly brilliant and mesmerizing his eyes were. They were a perfect shade of blue. Somewhat of a mix between the deepest parts of the ocean and the most beautiful Caribbean waters. She let a few more tears go, as did Robin, before pulling away.
She uttered a few quiet words before beginning to walk toward her soon to be captor, "A wave must first be out at sea before it can reach the shore Robin. I'll be away now, but I'll come crashing home. I'll come home because you gave me something to come home to."
Robin collapsed onto his knees at her words as the tears continued to roll. He looked up at her one last time as she placed her hand on the keypad. She turned her head to him as she tapped her chest with her palm and said, "Good bye Robin." She turned and took the last steps toward her worst nightmare as Robin remembered the locator placed inside her leotard. His only hope was that it could lead him and the team to her rescue… before it was too late.
I know this came nowhere near making up for the year that I made you guys wait, but I hope you can enjoy it. I'm also open to any suggestions for the storyline. As always, please leave reviews, but only constructive criticism please. If there's anyone still out there, I hope I didn't disappoint!