Robin really didn't grow up with nicknames as a kid. When he began working with Batman, only a few people knew his real name and he intended to keep it that way. It wasn't that he didn't want people to know-because some days he thought that his team deserved to know-but that might led to some unwanted attention. There were a handful of nicknames he had accumulated over the years with the titans.

'Gel-Head' was what Cyborg, and Beast Boy to some extent, would use. It was a complete accident that he got it, but he had only just walked into the common room, and he was feeling slightly proud of himself. His hair was looking great, and he knew he would beat Beast Boy this time; they had been having a contest to see whose hair could stand up straighter. Cyborg followed him in, laughed once, and thus the name was born.

'Rob' was another one. He went by that name almost as much, if not more, than Robin itself. Everyone, but Starfire, seemed to use it.

"Hey, Rob, pass the salt."

"Hey, Rob, keep on your toes today; didn't you know it's Valentines Day?"

"Rob, I swear, next time you decide to go and be stupid I'm letting Raven whoop your ass."

'Mlinzi' was something that slipped out during a late night up with his male companions. They had all simply been talking and Robin's new game character had a strong protective streak. Beast Boy said it fit, and that in Africa someone who was protective was called Mlinzi. Of course, it wasn't used often, but it always came into the air when something bad came up. No matter what Beast Boy would say it and Robin would feel better.

Raven didn't resort to nicknames on a normal day, well not so much with him, but if he was feeling particularly down or cocky, she would be there to set him straight. 'Boy wonder' was a sign that he was doing good. He knew he was being an ass when the words 'Boy blunder' slipped out of her mouth.

Of course, only one person on the team knew who Robin really was under his mask. It took him so long to say it to her, and he swore she couldn't have smiled any brighter. Sure, Star doesn't have any sort of pet nickname for him since they've started dating, but he likes the one she whispers to him at night best.

'Richard' hasn't sounded that nice in a long time.

Author's note: Alright I updated this fic! I'm trying to get update as soon as I can. Anyway 'Mlinzi' is Swahili for protector and I always thought Robin had that kind of streak about him. Also I love the language and I would take it in high school, but alas we only have latin, french, and spanish. Well I hope you enjoy this chapter. Read and Review :)