The Tower was dark and cold. Everything was either covered with a sheet or dust, in many cases both.
I highly doubt the machinery even works. Vic thought silently to himself. Then again if Robin is alive or someone is playing games, we will need it.
Robin alive. This was a somewhat inconceivable thought. Cyborg had been with Raven when they arrived at the explosion sight. It was one of those things that would make you puke. Bodies and clothing scattered everywhere. They had found Turmoil, or what was left of him, but no Robin. They, Vic, had concluded that Robin must have been directly next to the bomb, which would leave no trace that he was ever there. This was the main reason why Vic had difficulty accepting that Robin may be alive. Somewhere, he truly wanted it to be true. Having his most trusted friend back would be a blessing, not to mention the happiness it would bring Kori. He and the others had been watching out for her over the years. They all knew she hadn't taken his death well and they all made a point of staying in contact to make sure she was still ok. Then again, keeping in touch with old friends had really helped him out over the years too.
After opening his own mechanics shop Vic tried to keep busy in his work, so as not to overload his brain with mysterious thoughts. Normally, it was Robin he would go to in a time of need. He always knew what to say and how to handle a situation, even if no body else did. Even though Gar was his best friend, Robin was like a mentor. Loosing that was hard.
"Hey, is that thing going to work or are we just suppose to do this in the dark?" Gar's voice brought him back to reality.
"Alright, guys, here it goes," Vic stated as he reached the large computer, "but I want to warn you that this may not work. It has been 10 years."
The monitor continued to look black, then out of nowhere, Vic felt the machinery begin to vibrate and he heard the sound of it kicking on. The monitor sprung into life.
"BOO YA!"
"Cyborg, you have done it." he heard Kori say.
"Thanks, but it's not that big of deal Kori." Even after 10 years Kori had somehow kept a part of the kid in her, but it did feel good to be called Cyborg again.
"So where do we begin our search." Kori quickly asked.
"Well, first, I think we need to clean up and get organized. Find out what works and what doesn't." Rachel said.
"Why do we not begin the search immediately?"
"Well, if for some reason we have to face icky alien creatures," Gar started, "we need to be prepared."
"Gar is right. We haven't had any face-to-face combat in 10 years."
They watched as Kori lowered her head down.
"Then I suppose I will go check out my room. Perhaps things are as I left them." She said before walking out of the room.
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Kori walked down the hallway leading to her room. She passed the training center and the rooms of her 3 friends. Then she looked ahead at the door that led to Robin's room. Part of her wanted to go in and cry, the other told her that she shouldn't get her hopes up for a stupid little mask. None the less, feeling as though she could not handle anymore emotional strain she continued on to her room.
Opening the door she saw what was left of her belongings. She remembered leaving things in this room; memories that she wanted to preserve or just hide away. With the reestablishment of the Titans she felt as if she were home again, but she still missed the Boy Wonder and she started preparing herself for the idea that this might all be just a wild goose chase.
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"How do ya'll think she is?" Gar asked.
"The same she was when we told her he was gone." Rachel stated.
Gar nodded. He remembered how hard they had taken it, learning that Robin was gone, especially Starfire. She collapsed. He just stared at Vic, hoping that it was some big joke. It hadn't been easy afterwards. He recalled how the monitor would start picking up activity and the 4 of them would just sit and listen to the red siren roar to life. It would be 30 seconds before Vic got up and said that they should probably check on it. Oddly, enough, it was never a huge deal. Crime seemed to completely decease. The police were able to handle everything.
Gar left and traveled around the world for awhile, taking what he hoped to be a vacation before heading back. His trip had been miserable. Not as much fun when you by yourself. After returning home he remembered trying to find something entertaining, which is when he joined the night club as a comedian. Entertaining people made him happy and so did his weekly, sometimes daily escapades with Vic, which normally consisted of video games in Vic's apartment.
"Gar!" Rachel said, "Holding the broom and looking at the floor won't do anything."
"Yea, well, I was trying to test out my new powers."
"What new powers? The ones labeled idiot?"
Yea, this was starting to feel just like the good old days.
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Even after 10 years, he is still the laziest person I have ever met. Rachel thought to herself. For Rachel the last 10 years had been frustrating. After learning that she and the others had lost their leader she almost fell apart. Rachel had loved Robin, but not in the same manner as Kori. To Rachel, Robin was the older brother that watched out for her, the only family she really had. Loosing him almost caused her own downfall. Luckily she had friends who stood by her side. Kori had forbidden they loose contact and that had kept her sane and together.
For someone who depended on zero emotions, Rachel looked forward to the days when she would meet up with her old friends, even Gar. Her irritation at him had subsided over the years and she had learned to enjoy his company, no matter how stupid he decided to act.
Rachel had spent most of her time in the library where she volunteered. She had even taken up art classes, where she was able to let loose the emotions that, to her, were so dangerous.
Thanks to everyone who is reading this and reviewing.
Ok, so this chapter is kind of giving an insight to the titans and their thoughts. This story is not from one point of view so I hope I do a good job of expressing that.
Please let me know any thoughts and/or recommendations. Plus it's fun to see if ya'll like the story or not.