AN: HEEEEYYY guys sorry it took me so long to update. Thank you for all the wonderful reviews. Remember; don't be afraid to give me criticism. I love all of you. I'm so tempted to just put Rob and Rae together already, but that seems way to soon. Well enough of my blabbering, ON TO THE STORY!
"Excuse me?" Asked Robin. Shocked over the fact his ex mentor would ask something like that.
"You heard me. Do you really love her?" I was completely shocked at Bruce's forwardness. We Titans always avoid asking such personal questions. But I was curious to know what his answer would be.
"I don't think you should concern yourself with my personal life." Robin stated a matter-of-factly. I frowned, surely this isn't the way one treats someone that was such a huge part and influence in your life.
"Well, as your father I think I have a right to know. Raven can leave the room if you would like, but I have a feeling you two are very close." If only he knew, well he probably did. He isn't called the world's greatest detective for nothing.
"Okay fine. I don't know. I don't think I do. But she loves me, and that's all that matters to me right now." He doesn't love Star? He always acted like he did, and that's what sent me over the edge. Why be with someone if you yourself don't really love him or her?
"So why be with her, if you don't love her?" I finally spoke up. I couldn't help it; the words came out of my mouth before I could stop them. The two of them seemed to have forgotten I was there for just a moment, and Richard raised his eyebrows towards me.
"So now you decide to talk to me?" His voice dripped with venom. But it should be I who is made at him, not the other way around.
"I didn't want to be completely forgotten in the room." I replied, a double meaning to my icy cold tone.
"I don't think this conversation involves you!" Richard practically shouted back. We were fine not that long ago, so why the fighting now. I wasn't about to back down, but curious as to what became different.
"Richard! This isn't how you treat a guest. Besides, I invited her here. I told you she could have left if you wanted her to." I have no idea what's going on, I could always try and get in his head, but after our bond he learned how to put up a block.
"Your right Bruce. Sorry Raven, I guess I'm just defensive." His eyes still narrowed and alert. I have no idea what goes through that boy's head, well I do, but I hate to intrude on other's privacy.
"Whatever" I croaked, both looked at me funny and I just shrugged my shoulders and sighed. Bruce gave me a knowing look; they defiantly don't call him the world's greatest detective for nothing.
"Can we get on to the real reason you called us in here?" asked Richard.
"Simple, Joker planned a massive party in the asylum, that's the reason I was needed there. Everything was in chaos, Harley was there too. Helped him plan it from the inside. Oracle was able to patch me into the guard's radio feeds, so that I knew what was going on at all times. But sometimes that wasn't enough. He used a formula called titan and mutated him so that he was almost unstoppable. Almost." I raised my eyebrow to show my surprise, while Richard's eyes were popping out of his skull.
"So, I guess our job here is done?" I questioned.
"Not quite, there was a break out of prisoners from Black gate, and Arkham. Now they are running loose in the city, I can't stop them all at once and have no interest in calling the Justice League. As I remember they wouldn't exactly be so keen on working with you Raven." Gee thanks for reminding me. I just nodded my head still showing no emotion on my face or in my eyes.
"So if we get a clue as to where they are, we go round them up?" Richard asked.
"Exactly, but we have to lay low and wait. So far they haven't showed signs, and I don't want to leap into action just yet." I gave a puzzled look at this.
"Doesn't exactly sound like your style. You're more of a jump in and get the job done kind of guy. Why change that right now?" Richard nodded in agreement.
"I don't want them to all think I'm on the hunt for them now, and I haven't figured everything out about the Asylum and future plans for the Joker. I believe they are tied together in someway. To wait and see what the escaped prisoners do could give us clues as to what might happen in the future. And I doubt they're thinking about changing their ways and becoming citizens. It's only a matter of time." Bruce stood up and walked towards the study's door.
"And I have told you this because you two are the leaders of the team. I expect you to tell your teammates when it is time. But not right now, you haven't stopped fighting crime even when you took your little vacation in Tokyo; I think it's time for you all to rest. First sign of activity, alert everyone. Until then, Richard please make sure everyone is comfortable, and pay attention to them, not just to your girlfriend." And with that, the billionaire and hero walked out of the room. I was silently cheering the broody man with imaginary pom-poms.
"I guess we should leave too then." I said as I stood up to leave. I barely made it out the door when Richard caught my hand.
"Look how I reacted was badly, I understand that. I have been a jerk, but I guess I'm just mad you never really accepted my apology. And how I was just behaving is no good reason to accept my apology either. I might be reading to much into this whole situation but is there something we need to talk about?" I sighed, of course I should have expected him to pick up on minor details no matter how hard I try and conceal my true feelings for him, they will always make themselves known to those around me somehow. It's just a matter of how deep you look.
"I appreciate you trying to make up for what has happened. And I think I do accept your apology. And you're right, you are a jerk. Not just to me but to your teammates as well. You have been spending all your time with Star that you forgot that we are your friends too. And I get she's demanding, or just extremly naïve I'm going with her being naïve. But you have to understand Cy and BB are starting to get the impression your just apart of this team for Star, not because you want to be here." Richard hung his head in what I can only guess is shame.
"Your right Raven. I haven't been a good leader or teammate. But most importantly I haven't been a good friend. But Cyborg and Beast Boy are not the ones I am most concerned about here. It's you." He was still holding my hand and I finally turned around to face him. He took both of my hands into his and looked me right in my eyes. There was something there, some emotion I couldn't name hiding in those eyes. Those big beautiful blue eyes, I could just get lost in them.
"What happened in Tokyo, what happened the other day, what happened now, there's something going on, something you aren't telling me. I can't stand not knowing, not knowing if you're going to be ok. You mean so much to me Rae, you don't understand. I'm always afraid that one day I will wake up and you will be gone. Either you get tired of Cyborg and Beast Boy's breakfast and food fights, or of Starfire's lack of knowledge of earth and puddings, or if you truly hate me that much." If only he knew what this boy did to me.
"I don't hate you. Azar I defiantly don't hate you. Nor would I leave the team. I have gotten so close with all of you. And I wouldn't just pack and leave without saying goodbye. Not again, but Robin, or Richard whatever I should call you. I can't tell you what's wrong or going on with me. Not now, I don't think I would ever be able to tell you. You just wouldn't understand, and simply I believe if you knew, you wouldn't really care. Now if you don't mind, I am going to make some tea." And then I left. I have been doing this a lot lately, making sure I have the last word. I just can't bring myself to hear him keep talking because I know that one day he will get all his answers out of me and I would be left with nothing.
Ok guys, I know it's really short and I'm sooo sorry. I just thought I would leave you with this before I leave for my birthday trip. MY BIRTHDAYS ON MONDAY GUYS! So please make sure you review. THANKS 3