Disclaimer: Ok so just like always I do not own the teen titans.
A/N: Check this shit out, first off I woke up on the floor at my friends house feeling like I shot in the gut. Then I started to write the last chapter, after about 2 hours I walk back to my other friends house. Along the way I got hit by a car while crossing the street, the guy was nice and a little shooken up but he seemed ok. lol I wasn't taken aback by it at all though, just kept walking back to my friends, got there and played videogames! Now I posting the last chapter for the exciting conclusion to this whole story. Do enjoy, and if you review an chapter let this be it.
(Robin's POV)
I open my eyes and, without lifting or moving my head, try to look around however it is too bright to see anything other then a blank white. Grays and darker colors slowly start to blur into my vision, I guess I'm not blind; my eyes are just in shock. Might as well try and take in my surroundings with my other senses; wherever I am it smells clean, as if sterilized and I notice I'm not dressed in my usual garb. Instead of my tight green and red costume I can only feel that I'm clad in briefs with a sheet tucked snug around the lower half of my body. The tip of my right index finger has a sore numbness about it; at same time there is a soft yet defined warmth on my right, between my arm and chest. Sounds reveal what I could have guessed by this point, the annoying beeping of a heart monitor running at a healthy 55 bmp accompanied by a vacant almost deathly silence. There's another sound though, one that is subtle almost drowned out by the heart monitor and ventilation noises. It's the familiar sound of a cat purring.
"Beast Boy…" my voice is weak, what happened after I passed out on the roof that night? Suddenly the warmth previously mentioned leaves me and I hear the sound of feat landing on the ground. My vision finally sharpens as the boy I love leans over to look me in the eyes, things look slightly different though, they took off my mask too it would seem.
He has the most innocent smile on as he gazes at me with those emerald green orbs, slowly and softly he parts his lips. "Hey babe, your finally awake." He brushes his hand through my hair then bends over and presses his warm lips against mine. They're chapped but the kiss is still electrifying and quite possibly the best wake up call I've ever had. As he pulls away he laces his fingers with mine, I look down at our hands and notice the reason my finger is numb, it's because a pulse oximeter that is wired to the heart monitor machine.
"What uh…" I start with a confused expression; he continues to smile at me then places a quick peck on my cheek. "…happened?" I finish and he seems to think it over for a moment.
"Well we got Scarecrow and um you got stabbed." His ears seem to droop and he removes his grasp. Silence follows his sentence; I sit up and feel my side, finding a bandage over the wound, remembering the blade. "We rushed you back here and woke the others." He pauses for a moment and snickers at the comment. "We dosed them with that epi- um epi… nerfin?"
"Epinephrine?" I correct and he bobs his head in response.
"Yeah that stuff. Anyways it woke 'em up and Raven was all mad but when we told her what happened she started some weird magicy stuff while Cyborg stitched you up and gave you a bunch of shots." Wait did they make sure Scarecrow was put away?
"Crane, what about Jonathan Crane?" his expression dampens once more, I guess his story was meant to be funny. I suppose it kind of was but this matter is far more important then laughing right now.
"Yeah we got him, Batman showed up the next evening to inform us that Scarecrow is locked away all nice and cozy in Arkham." He starts walking over to the door turning back as it opens. "We've been taking shifts watching you, Cy told us to get him when you woke up though."
"You'll stay with me after he's done with whatever it is he wants to do right?" my face flushes as I utter the question. His expression is beaming afterwards however.
"Of course babe!" he exclaims running off out of the room leaving me alone. I relax against the pillow as I let things sink in. Scarecrow has been locked away, I'm recovering well it would seem, Beast Boy is still as lovely as always and the city seems to be in one piece.
But I also can't help but think that my friend's being attacked by someone such as Crane is all my fault. Most of the villains we face as the Teen Titans are half wits, easy enough and simple to take down, excluding Slade of course. However the foes that I faced as Bruce's sidekick are much more complex. What's to stop more of my past enemies from appearing to try and take down the Titans? Joker has already killed one Robin and has taken every chance to try and silence any others of Batman's allies. Cobblepot could try sending his cronies after the team so he could ransom us off for all of Gotham. As for Dent, I could imagine him setting up an elaborate plan to silence both the JLA and the Titans just because I am connected to Batman.
The only real conclusion I can come to for all of this is to merely disappear so that the villains don't have a Robin they can go after. It is a sad realism but what else can I do, I need to protect my friends and loved ones.
"Hey man, two weeks of random stirring and your sure you're really awake this time?" Cyborg's voice breaks me from my thoughts and I see my friends all gathered at the doorway. "You have more close calls like that and you won't be leading this team too much longer." He sarcastically remarks crossing his arms over his chest.
"Can't afford to let you take the lead so I guess I should be more careful." I joke and they enter the room all telling me of their concern as they gather around the medical bed. Apparently while I was out Mothman devised some half assed scheme only to be brought down before he could even make his first move and Johnny Rancid hit up a few banks before crashing his bike into a guard rail. Cy removes the bandage and looks over the wound, stitched up and looking pretty well off if you ask me but Cyborg's the one calling the shots on this one.
After looking a few more things over on the monitor he picks a needle off of the table and turns to me. "Just need a blood sample to make sure there are no bacteria or diseases swimming around in ya." I nod my head and present my right arm to him, returning to the conversations with the other Titans.
"So that Batman guy showed up personally to take Scarecrow away." Raven mumbles. Catching my attention far more then the mere pinprick of the needle, I gaze down at the needle for a minute before turning my gaze to her.
"How'd you guys like that?" I ask looking at the others who all seem to dig through their minds for the right thoughts.
"It was very exciting to meet someone with so much experience and ability." Star says clapping her hands together with a smile on her face. "It would be quite the honor to be able to meet some of the other respected members of that Justice League you have spoken of."
"Yeah he was pretty cool man; I had a small conversation about getting a few pieces of equipment from him." Cyborg remarks pressing a test tube on the back of the needle to start taking the blood sample. "Said he'd add a direct comm. link to the JLA for us incase something like this happens again."
Beast Boy remains silent just staring blankly at the white linoleum floor leaving me to worry what he might be thinking. Suddenly raven speaks up with her usual monotone. "He said we aren't careful enough. He said that we all need a lot more training before we can stop pretending to be heroes and actually are heroes." I knew that a visit from my mentor wouldn't be all happy moments; Bruce has a sort of harsh reality about him that he needs to work on.
"He's just over cautious guys, I mean he's had much worse mistakes then we have." I state trying my best to cheer Beast Boy and the others up. "He's changed since the incident with Jason." I explain lending the last helpful remarks that I have. Our darker friend remains stoic her hood pulled over her features, my previous lover giggles and nods her head, my mechanical friend just continues with his work pulling the filled vial off the needle and placing a second on, and my current lover looks up with wet eyes and a faint smile.
"Raven and I had made plans to go to the mall later today, but if you would like Robin we could stay to keep you company." Starfire mentions off handedly, most likely she wishes to change the mood.
I wonder if it would be best to do what I can to remain alone with my green companion and before I know it an answer is already being spoken for me. "Starfire I was really looking forward to the mall." I can almost hear the gagging in Ravens words and it puts a grin on my face looking at the twitching smile she gives.
"This is wonderful news Raven, I do not believe I have ever heard you so excited to visit the shopping center the earthlings enjoy so much! We shall leave right away so we may spend the optimum amount of time we can before there they close their doors for the night!" Star exclaims obviously oblivious to the annoyance it brings to our rather antisocial friend. Together they start to float out of the medical bay, Raven turning to glare at me with a 'You owe me' type of glare. "I would love to show you this new store I found there, it is known as 'Leather and hides' I found a most beautiful hat there." Is the last thing we hear the alien say before the door closes behind the two females.
It is silent for a moment then Beast Boy moves closer to my side placing a hand on the bed next to mine. Cyborg pulls the other vial off then removes the needle taping a cotton swab over the puncture whole. "There's been some talk around the tower ya know." We both look at him as he gathers the vials and walks toward one of the monitors against the wall.
"Um what kind of talk dude?" my shape shifting love asks a slight blush on his face. He then removes his hand from the bed and places it behind his back. Our friend places the test tubes of my blood in a small port beside the screen of the machine then presses a button. The port is covered by a metal lid and a small mechanical humming noise starts up letting us know the device is working.
"Well things that I'd rather not know about, if ya get my drift." Well at least he's respectful enough not to totally be disgusted by us. "So long as my friends don't try dragging me in to it then why should I care?" He adds then the monitor beeps catching his attention. Beast Boy looks at me and I look back up at him, each with a small smile on our faces. "By the way Rob, you're ok to leave the medical room today." Our mechanical friend states walking over to the door. "I'll be in the garage workin' on the T-car if ya guys need me." he then opens the door exiting the room.
"So what do ya wanna do today dude?" Beast Boy asks looking at me with excitement. I remove the blanket and drape my legs over the side of the bed now remembering that I am only dressed in my black briefs. He snicker's as I look at my lap with a confused look for a moment, taking the pulse oximeter off my finger tip. "You got a totally awesome bod dude." He says and I look up quite embarrassed.
"First thing I want to do today is get dressed." I remark standing up and starting off toward the door only to be stopped by a pair of hands on my hips. I pivot my head and look behind me.
"You sure 'bout that? Ya know there's a whole lot we could do even if you aren't dressed." He suggests with an eye scammer at the end of the lewd comment. I start to laugh and continue moving to the door.
"Maybe if you had been smoother with your line we'd be having that fun." His jaw drops as he follows me out into the hallway. "It was the eye scammer afterwards; it went from sexy to funny at that point." He crosses his arms and huffs grumbling some sort of angry curses under his breath. I do feel bad for him though; maybe I could give him the excitement he's looking for tonight, but he's going to have to work for it. I press the call button for the elevator and await the carts arrival.
"So things are gonna be a whole lot better now aren't they?" he asks timidly from my side, I wrap and arm around his waist and pull him closer to add some comfort. I feel him rest his head on my shoulder and I nudge my cheek against him.
"I think that things are going to be great from now on." He nuzzles closely after I give reassurance and the metal doors in front of us slide open revealing our taller robotic friend.
"Oh come on guys it hasn't even been ten minutes!" he complains smacking his palm to his face in frustration. Beast Boy merely replies by laughing and I smile at the unfortunate circumstance. We enter the elevator and I position my companion before me to hide myself. The ride is awkward and quiet with the occasional cough or shy smile presenting itself. Once the doors open I rush Beast Boy out of the small space into the hall. "Robin, it'll be a week or so till your good enough for any strain so try to just take things easy." Cyborg comments as his final words before the doors shut and he continues his decent.
Beast Boy snickers as we stroll down the hallway to my room. "Why are you so embarrassed to show of your body?" I let out a deep breath and close my eyes, he continues to chuckle and drapes his arm over my shoulder. "Sorry to poke fun at you babe, but I barely ever get a chance to." The door opens to my bedroom and we walk in flicking the light switch on, I make my way to the closet grabbing a uniform from within while Beast Boy sits on the bed. "Come on dude, do you really have to get dressed?"
I wonder, would it be too much movement if we did do something like what he is suggesting? I mean I don't really want to have to explain why the stitches opened and I doubt my lover, no matter how hard he tried, could keep a straight face having to tell the tale. "Gar, I'm not exactly capable of um well that kind of thing at the moment." He blinks a few times then shows a beaming smile jumping off the bed.
"Well there is always a more relaxed position, one where I take the lead ya know!" he blurts out with excitement already messing with his belt. I give him a sly smile and pull him in closer for a hug placing a kiss on his neck. He let's out a gasp and drops his hands from the metal buckle of the belt around his hips standing limp in my embrace.
"I suppose I'm up for it, I always wondered how good of a leader you are." I whisper against his soft flesh, he seems to snap back to reality and slides the tips of his fingers beneath the sides of the black cloth clinging to my waist. We make our way to the mattress between passionate kissing and roaming hands, somehow we found time to remove all articles of clothing along our path to our destination.
He looks down at me supporting himself above me by the palms of his hands, his tone muscles flexed to hold his body up. "You're positive about this right?" he asks and I close the distance between the two of giving a gentle kiss.
"Just be sure not to reopen the wound." I whisper, granted not the sexiest thing to say but I am kind of worried and he doesn't seem to mind either. I relax and await his next move with anticipation and desire.
(Raven's POV)
Three hours, it's been three hours now and we've been looking at cow hide vests, leather cowboy boots, belts, belt buckles, eel skin boots, leather chaps, plaid button up shirts, snake skin boots, and cowboy hats of every make and variety the whole damn time! "Starfire I think we have spent enough time here, can we move on or go home?" I grumble through clenched teeth, she looks away from the dressing room mirror then nods her head.
"I suppose you are correct." She replies and starts taking off articles of the newest outfit she decided to try on. Well at least we can get out of here, the smell makes me want to hurl. How can people shop here without choking on the sent? Wait a second; I glare back at my alien friend to notice she's starting to unbutton her top in the hallway of the dressing room.
"Um what are you doing?" I question and she spins around with a puzzled expression. After a moment of me staring wide eyed at her she looks at her hands, which were on the second button of the shirt, then around to the changing stalls.
"Oh I'm sorry I forgot about this strange form of privacy your people have on this planet." She explains then floats over to one of the stalls closing the door behind her. Honestly how can she forget things like that? Everyone else is going in and out of the stalls and she doesn't seem to get it that she has to as well?
I let out a frustrated sigh and lean against the wall waiting for her to exit her changing room. I remember she once talked to me about how strange it is to constantly wear clothing. Of course we wouldn't have been on that topic if she hadn't shown up at my bedroom door with a plate of strange food held conveniently in front of her chest. That was a rather disturbing morning to say the least. "You almost ready Starfire?" I query and the only response I get is a sickeningly sad feeling in my gut, not from myself but from her. I open the door a crack seeing, to my luck a completely dressed, alien girl silently crying. "Hey what's wrong Star?" I ask and she looks up at me with a large smile as if to brush off whatever it was she was sobbing over.
"Do not worry friend I am alright. You wished to leave did you not?" I give her a questioning stare and she slumps back onto the stool in the small room. "I am saddened because of Robin. It is glorious that he is doing better, I just wish that I was the one by his side at this moment." This was bound to happen eventually; I look around uncomfortably for a few seconds then reach out a hand and place it on her shoulder.
"I'm not really good at relationship advice Star." I start then think over the ramifications of my next action. It could end badly, if it's too much I could end up losing control and then people could end up in danger. Then again it can't be as bad as it has been for me in the past. "But I can make you forget about all this sadness. I mean you'll still be attracted to him and everything but the thought of him being with another won't get to you as badly." She looks up at me with a blank slate; I can tell her answer before she even opens her mouth.
(Beast Boy's POV)
Taking the form of a mouse I scurry into the kitchen area getting up on the counter and smelling around for anyone else, completely empty what luck. I crawl my way back to the floor then change back to my normal form. I didn't bother grabbing any clothes I mean I'm just grabbing a bag of chips or something else to munch on for a bit then I'm returning to the naked boy that I've fallen head over heals for. As I look through the cupboards I see a bag of nacho cheese chips sitting in the back, I reach up and grab the chips and no sooner then when I hear the crumple of the bag do I hear something else.
"MY EYES!" Raven yells and I whirl around to see her and Star standing at the doorway to the hall. Quickly I think of the only thing I can; while Raven is distracted by trying to claw her eyes out, I run past the two, holding the bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips over my 'pride'. I race down the hall as fast as I can back to Robin's domain.
Upon my escape I hear Starfire query. "Why is it that Beast Boy is allowed to walk about the house with no clothing but I may not?" I would have busted out laughing if I wasn't so scared and embarrassed by the situation.
Once at the door to my love's room I open it quickly and enter closing it just as swiftly, if not more so, behind me and locking it running over to my boy wonder and diving under the blankets with him trying my best to hide behind him. "Um…" I look up at him with frightened eyes and clenched teeth hidden behind sealed lips when he starts to talk, my heart is beating at a mile a minute and I'm breathing heavily. Why'd they have to walk in at that moment I was almost in the clear, I've done it plenty of time before, why today? "Did you get the chips?" he asks with a bewildered tone. Slowly I pull the chips into view and he smirk kissing the top of my head. "What happened?"
"I'm sure you'll find out later." I quickly retort snuggling closer to him for comfort. "Can we just forget about it and try to relax, I'd really like that." He continues to just stare and I peck a kiss on his lips. "Like a whole lot." He smiles then ruffles my hair and opens the bag.
"Very well, here you obviously went through hell to get these so you get the first one." I reach into the bag and grab a handful shoving them into my mouth and I feel the bag land on the sheets that lay over us. I nuzzle closer to him and reach into the bag grabbing more of the munchies. "So are things better?"
"Things are great babe." I reply grinning up at him. Oh yeah things are definitely great. I rest my head on his chest and close my eyes wanting nothing more at this moment then to just fall asleep, or go for round two but that's doubtful.
"Tired already?" I hear my lover question with a sly tone and a smooth tongue; maybe it isn't that doubtful…
A/N: There it is, all done. Now then I may update later chapters with 'Lost chapters' basically points I couldn't add till I finished the actual story. So I guess keep an eye out for those. Oh and I do hope you all enjoyed this fiction, please review if you could. Check ya'll later dudes!