"Should have gone shopping myself." Robin complained while sitting at the kitchen's bar with his arms crossed. The only food they were able to put out was the chips and dip. Cyborg was on the other side preparing drinks and the punch bowl.
"Hey, man. It's not all that bad!" Cyborg spoke optimistically as he poured the drinks into glasses. "We can just order pizza later. Now cheer up and be social."
Robin looked to the others, specifically at Starfire who was listening to one of Speedy's heroic and adventurous stories. Her eyes were bursting with awe watching him reenact one as he pretended to rearrange his arms in a fluid motion as if drawing back on his invisible bow.
Robin portrayed nothing to reveal his resentment and spun his chair back towards Cyborg. "Whatever."
"Drinks up!" Cyborg announced over the playing music, choosing to ignore Robin's grievance.
Everybody gathered at the bar to grab a drink.
"To our gracious hosts!" Bumblebee immediately proclaimed a toast, raising her glass high in the air with a beam on her face. "We wouldn't be here without you guys, and none of this would be possible. We owe you everything. To the Titans!"
"The Titans!" Everyone followed suite and clanked glasses, drinking in the sweet beverage.
Afterwards, they returned to what they were previously doing. Beast Boy and Aqualad were trying to outshine each other on the dance floor with their dance moves. Cyborg now joined in and showed them both up with the dance known as the 'Robot'. Bumblebee stepped up with her own remix of 'Flight of the Bumblebee'. She and Cyborg had an extensive faceoff that tugged everyone over to watch, including Starfire, Speedy, Robin, and Raven.
Aqualad and Speedy were both cheering for Bumblebee while Beast Boy, Starfire, Robin, and Raven were cheering for Cyborg.
Before a winner could be determined, the twins came out of nowhere twistering through the crowd, knocking them all right off their feet.
"Ugh, guys!" Bumblebee shouted at the twins as she fluttered back up with her resilient wings, pulling them away from each other so they could no longer make contact. "Would you two control yourselves, just for once?"
"¡La casa de ellos es la casa de nosotros!" They both chanted in unison back at her. "¡Nos estábamos divirtiendo y quería bailar!"
She glowered down at the both of them, not quite understanding entirely what they were saying. She gave up, dragging a hand down her face.
"Just no more rampaging the place, got it?" She humorlessly eyed them both.
"Sí, señorita Bumblebee." The both whimpered and bowed their heads down.
She let them go and they ran off. They fortunately found Silkie to play with by the tables who they had missed.
"Come on, Raven!" Beast Boy hopped back to his feet and called over the loud music.
Raven was about to retreat back to the other side of the room. She draped her hood over her head, however Beast Boy caught ahold of her shoulder.
"Show us what you can do." He grinned, twisting her around so she could face him.
"No thanks. I don't dance."
"Pleassseeee." He begged.
"Beast Boy, how long have you known me?" She asked.
"Umm…" He slowly began counting on his fingers.
She smacked her head, "Never mind. Don't strain yourself. Look -"
Before she could protest anymore, Beast Boy began dragging her over to everyone else who had all recommenced dancing.
"Oh yeah, Raven!" Cyborg called out seeing she was going to dance… or so he thought.
Beast Boy brought her in the middle of the floor where everyone was now watching and awaiting. She glared at all of them.
Soon, they all started to chant her name. Raven took in a deep breath, knowing too well that they weren't going to let her out of it this time.
She slowly starting swaying her hands and feet from side to side to the beat of the music. It was absolutely the most pathetic dance anyone had ever witnessed. However, the other titans could not have been more impressed.
"Oh yes, friend Raven. Shake the thing!" Starfire landed next to her and began dancing excitedly, coming too close to Raven than she would have desired.
The rest of the gang cheered and all began to dance once again. Raven exhaled when all eyes were finally off of her. Yet, she continued to dance.
"See, it isn't too bad." Beast Bay came dancing next to Raven, amazed she hasn't bolted for her room yet.
"How long is this song?" She asked in an annoyed voice, refraining herself from strangling him.
Beast Boy just laughed and shitfted into an octopus, spinning about with various moves in front of her, showing off no doubt. She rolled her eyes and carried on with her 'dancing'.
Cyborg brought up his arm close to his face and dialed in a few digits. Suddenly, different colored lights began flashing around the room and on the floor.
"Whoa this is amazing, Sparky. You'll have to install 'em in our place next." Bumblebee praised as she glanced around.
"This is nothing! Wait until later."
Everyone else enjoyed them and even applaud, except for one already irritated titan.
"Cyborg, what are those?" Robin narrowed his eyes at Cyborg.
"The place needed them, man! Plus, they change colors." Cyborg smirked and continued dancing with Bumblebee and Aqualad, as if the lights changing colors was an acceptable excuse.
Robin gritted his teeth, about to say something more to Cyborg. However, his mood instantly altered when his eyes caught a glimpse of Starfire dancing alone without a pestering Speedy nearby.
Robin quickly dashed next to her and began dancing, and then purposely bumped back into her.
"Sorry, Star. Didn't see you there." He slyly spoke, rubbing the back of his head.
She giggled, "It is not the problem, Robin." She paused for moment, perceiving he looked short of breath and slightly flushed. "Would you like to dance?"
He nearly choked on his words before he could answer, "O-of course."
Just as they were about to dance, the lights all suddenly began to flash red and the music cut out to the titan's alarm system.
"What's going on?" Robin shouted in frustration awakening from his daze, running to the system's computer. He purposely had the team working overtime the last few days to ensure no villains would be on the loose for this day.
He frantically typed a few things in and a picture appeared on the large monitor. Everyone else in the room stopped dancing and gathered behind him.
"You've got to be kidding me." Robin grumbled, glaring up at the display.
The screen pulled up a surveillance camera on top of the titan's tower, and peering at the camera with wide grins were none other than Kid Flash and Jinx.
"Ahh! Our friends!" Starfire shouted while pointing and squealing at the screen. She flew next to Raven, who happened to be the closest titan to her, and squeezed her tightly into a hug.
"Hooray." Raven muffled out through Starfire's bone crushing grip.
The Titans had not seen Kid Flash or the new hero Jinx since the defeat of the brotherhood of evil some time ago.
The leader who wore an unamused expression stared at them for a few moments before speaking, "We didn't invite them." Robin turned around to everyone and crossed his arms, eyeing them all suspiciously. He caught Bumblebee red-faced.
"You never said we couldn't invite anyone else." She voiced reluctantly, rubbing her arm.
"Helllooo!" Kid Flash yelled impatiently at the camera, knocking on the lens. "Can we come in or what?"
Robin sighed and turned around to face the screen. However, both were missing from the footage. Robin raised an eyebrow as he heard the room's doors open. He turned back again and saw Kid Flash with Jinx standing beside everyone else like they've been there the entire time.
"How did you get past the… never mind" Robin spoke in confusion rubbing his head.
"Whoa!" Cyborg exclaimed, seeing Flash now besides him. "You are one fast little dude."
Más y Menos both looked up from across the room, eyeing Kid Flash in annoyance, "Estamos demasiado rápido..."
Kid Flash winked at Cyborg, "It's what I do. Now let's party! Oh hey, Bee. Looking good."
"Really? I'm right next to you." Jinx snorted and stepped away from him.
"Oh you know I'm just teasing, Slowpoke." He nudged Jinx with his elbow.
She eyed him firmly, "…Stop calling me that."
"Com'on, dude!" Beast Boy impatiently knocked a baffled Robin out of the way to start the music back up. Cyborg got the lights going again as well and everyone went back to dancing.
Robin's eyes searched the crowd to find Starfire, however she was with Speedy again. He shook it off and began dancing with the others, trying to calm his nerves.
After a few songs, Cyborg went to the front of the room to turn the music down.
"Alright everyone, let's all take a break from this and head up to the roof. We have a little competition planned for everyone." Cyborg spoke.
They all headed up to the roof of the tower then. On top, the volleyball court was set up. They added sand for a beach style volleyball game.
"Well, it was supposed to be Titan's East vs us." Robin began, "So, you two need to split up." He motioned to Kid Flash and Jinx.
"No need, I'm not playing." Raven spoke as she headed near the lounging chairs with a book in hand.
"Raven." Robin spoke in a cautionary tone.
She stopped in place and lowered her head for a second. Her book disappeared from her hand and she slowly floated back to the court with a vacant expression on her face.
"I think we lost the twins." Aqualad spoke, looking around for Más and Menos as he stepped onto the other side of the court.
"They were playing with Silkie. I fear they are much occupied at the moment." Starfire responded, hovering in the air above her side's court.
"Maybe it's for the best that they aren't up here." Bumblebee said, her mind going through all the horrible things that could happen.
"No kidding, let them stay down there." Speedy agreed, recollecting their five hour flight over earlier.
"Fine, fine. You two can be on their team. Let's get this game going!" Robin shouted stepping out of his socks and shoes and into the court.
"So eager to lose, Bird Boy?" Speedy smirked as he removed his shoes. Aqualad and Bumblebee both laughed to his comment.
The rest removed their shoes and socks and stepped into the appropriate court.
Cyborg quickly set up some speakers and within seconds he had music playing in the background. He then returned to the court.
"Here are the rules." Robin began as both teams stood by the net, awaiting his instructions. "No powers." He eyed Kid Flash purposely. "No flying." Bumblebee, Starfire and Raven all dropped to the sand. "And, house serves!" He picked up the volleyball and ran back to the serving position.
Everyone hurried off to their spots and the game started with an overhand serve from Robin.
Titan's East along with Kid Flash and Jinx had to answer back. Aqualad was able to bump the ball to Bumblebee who was positioned middle in front of the net. She was no stranger to the game so she set it up high for Jinx who was on the left side of the net. Jinx jumped and spiked the ball back to Robin's team.
Beast Boy jumped up close to the net but he was unable to block it. The ball went between his hands and was heading straight for Raven's face who was in the back middle of the court.
Without warning, her eyes went white and the ball stopped dead in its tracks, right before it could touch her.
"Raven!" Robin abruptly shouted next to her. "No magic!"
Her eyes went back to normal and the ball dropped down to the sand. "Sorry." She muttered.
"That's one for us!" Speedy yelled on the other side of the net, the rest of his team cheering.
Raven picked the ball back up and rolled it to Speedy who was now up to serve.
Robin crouched near the ground, anticipating the ball. He also had to worry about Raven who happened to be in the back with him as well. Cyborg was on the other side of Raven while Starfire and Beast Boy were on the net.
"This is for you, Robin." Speedy threw the ball in the air and served it over.
"Let's see what you got." Robin tempted.
As expected, the ball came hurling towards Robin. With his quick reflexes, he was able to get under the ball and bump it back up.
"Beast Boy!" Robin yelled as he was his intended target.
Beast Boy quickly set the ball up for Starfire. "Star, go!"
She quickly had to readjust herself since her first instinct was to fly up and hit the ball down. She waited in the sand and jumped at the precise moment and spiked the ball back into the other court.
"Eeee! We have did it!" She shrieked, jumping around in the sand.
Speedy was under the ball in seconds and bumped it high to Kid Flash who was opposite of Starfire on the net. Speedy and Kid Flash both exchanged a quick nod. Kid Flash grinned and instead of setting the ball up, he immediately hit it down to Starfire who was too busy celebrating.
"Starfire!" Robin yelled, holding his hand out but it was already too late. "It's not over yet."
She peeked back at Robin in confusion however the ball came down and hit her on the head and went flying out of the court. Cyborg raced after the ball but was not able to get to it in time.
Speedy and Kid Flash both high-fived and cackled together.
"This is going to be a long game." Robin moaned as he readied himself for another one of Speedy's hard serves.
The game carried on as Robin's team struggled to get a good volley going.
They had played volleyball numerous times, but they were always allowed to use their powers in the past. Robin and Cyborg were able to keep the team going. Beast Boy was having trouble reaching the net. Starfire seemed to forget the rules every now and then. And Raven acted as if the ball were death itself, avoiding it at all costs.
Robin's team lost the first game and the second game was nearing the end. Yet the score was much closer this time around.
"Cyborg, set me up!" Robin yelled, preparing to run up to the net.
Cyborg set the ball high in the air above the net while Robin jumped and hit the ball to the other side.
The ball went flying between Kid Flash and Jinx in the back. Both had called it off yet neither went for it as they were unsure who was going. Before they could react, the ball had rapidly collided down with the sand.
"Yes! One more point and we win." Robin high-fived Cyborg and the rest of his team.
"Jinx, when you call it off you're supposed to go for it." Kid Flash mocked, tossing the ball back over.
"Look who's talking." She provoked. "You should have gotten it then, Slowpoke." She blew him a kiss and walked back to her spot.
Kid Flash's face went red. "I'm the fastest boy alive..."
"Guys, get your heads back in the game!" Bumblebee shouted over to the both of them.
Starfire was up to serve for the titans.
"Let's go, Star. You can do this!" Robin cheered across from her.
"Nice and gently." Cyborg added, he was positioned in front of her and had been a victim to her last two serves which both nailed him in the back of the head.
She threw the ball high in the air and struck it with much force, this time over the net.
The ball went straight to Bumblebee who was able to get a hand under it. She bumped it up to Speedy who in turn set it up to Aqualad.
"You're up, Fish Boy." Speedy called.
Aqualad went up and spiked the ball, yet Cyborg was much taller and able to block. The ball went flying back towards Kid Flash who quickly bumped it all the way over the net and in the back to Raven.
Raven's violet eyes went wide as she hadn't done much in the past two games.
"Raven!" Beast Boy shrieked next to her, quickly showing her what to do with her arms.
She nodded and closed her eyes and did as he instructed. Shockingly, she was able to hit the ball back up in the air. Yet it was heading out of the court.
"I got it!" Beast Boy announced as he ran towards it. He dove and bumped it back into the air, unaware of where it was headed.
It made way high above Starfire, she readied herself and smacked it in the right direction back over the net.
The other team was able return it quickly before the titans could recover. Speedy spiked the ball down to Beast Boy's empty position. Beast Boy bolted up to his feet and came sprinting back and dove once more to save the ball. He made it and the ball went towards the net.
Robin reacted first and got under it, "Cyborg go!"
Cyborg jumped for the ball, but instead of spiking it, he gave it a little tap over the net. Aqualad was ready to block but was not fast enough for Cyborg's fake. Speedy dove below Aqualad to save the ball but he did not make it in time. The ball hit the sand.
"Booyah!" Cyborg shouted, pumping his fist in the air.
Beast Boy looked up from the ground. His face was covered in sand. "Did we do it?" He spoke before he realized his tongue was now swathed in sand. He quickly began wiping it off with his hands which only made it worse.
"We are victorious!" Starfire cheered as she picked up Beast Boy next to her and spun him around in a dance. She let him go and he now faced Raven. He held his tongue with his fingers.
"Hello, a little help here?" He whined although he was barely understandable.
Raven's eyes went white and the sand suddenly fell from his tongue. It was thoroughly spotless of sand.
"You were great, Rae! You should play more often." He hit her on the back.
"Do you want to swallow all this sand?" She threatened.
He eyed her questionably, "You wouldn't."
"Watch me." Her eyes went white once again.
"Ahh! Okay!" He went running and hid behind Cyborg.
Her eyes went back to normal and she let out a small giggle.
"Way to go team!" Robin praised. They then all huddled together.
"Yeah, yeah. You guys got lucky that round." Speedy stood up and brushed the sand off his body.
"Next time we won't go so easy on you." Aqualad also brushed the sand off his knees.
Cyborg's arm started making beeping noises. A small red light began flashing.
"What's going on?" Robin probed.
Cyborg turned to him, "Perfect timing. Pizza's ready!"
The two teams decided to take a break from volleyball as Cyborg and Beast Boy went into town to retrieve the pizzas.
Everyone began to advance back into the tower. The plan was to head out down to the beach while the sun was still out and the weather permitted it. They would wait down there and eat when Cyborg and Beast Boy returned.
"I'll grab the twins." Speedy spoke to Bumblebee and Aqualad as he picked up his boots and socks and headed to the stairwell.
"Guys, I'm getting lonely down here!" Kid Flash shouted and waved up from the beach, having already changed seconds ago while everyone was still walking. Jinx rolled her eyes and kept walking.
Starfire picked up her socks and long purple boots and flew near the edge of the tower. She sat on the ledge to look over the bay.
She pulled her socks back on and slid up her long boots. She then leaned back on her hands and let her legs sway in the wind.
She was startled when someone approached her and sat down next to her.
"Everything alright?" Robin questioned in a yielding voice.
"Of course!" She quickly spoke and turned to face him. "Everything is the a-okay."
"Well aren't you going to join us?" He took a quick look over his shoulder noticing that everyone had already gone back inside.
"I will." She beamed at him. "It is not every day when we are not fighting and instead are having the fun. I wish to enjoy the view a bit longer."
Robin felt slightly remorseful as his fingers began to sternly grasp the ledge, knowing too well that he does tend to overburden them with the duties of being heroes. The team understood that it was a never ending job and needed to be done, "I'm sorry, Star. I know it's not often we can do this."
She nodded at him and turned to look out.
Robin also glanced out over the bay towards the setting sun. He couldn't help but steal a glimpse at her eyes which reflected the sun beautifully with their emerald shade.
"Alright, I am ready!" She suddenly jumped up and flew to the stairwell giggling.
Robin shook his head and huffed while standing back up, he was not ready to leave yet.
Sorry it's been awhile. I don't really have any plan with this story so whatever happens, happens. But I'm having fun writing it so that's all that matters.
Also, I've just been using google translate and quotes from the show for Más y Menos since my spanish isn't that great. So sorry if some words or expressions are incorrect!
Up next: The beach!