I'm back in action. Not much to say except that you might have read my old chapter two but I changed the storyline and therefore changed this chapter. However, some parts I kept the same but I wanted to add a little more angst to this chapter. I don't know I'm not a very good angst writer so tell me how I did. R&R Please and Thank you!

Disclaimer- Don't own them… for now at least… muahahahaha :)

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Confining a Raven

Chapter II- Turmoil

"Raven!" Robin shouted from the bed trying to get off. Pain shot through his body and the room suddenly became obscure causing him to fall backwards from dizziness.

"Robin!" Starfire ran to his side as he tried to get up again. He could barely comprehend anything but could tell she had been crying due to her flustered tear streaked face.

Beast boy grabbed his shoulders restraining him, "Relax man you're lucky Star saved you… or you would have been road kill!"

Robin looked around and took in his surroundings. He was back at the tower in the medical room with an IV in his arm, "What happened? How long have I been out for?"

"Well… Slade beat you up bad, you have been out for almost three hours now," Robin's eyes widened as he continued, "He strangled you and even threw you off a ten story building" Beast boy focused on the bruised purple and black marks around his neck, "Good thing we went to go look for you"

"Thanks Star" Robin smiled gently at her as she blushed, "Um where's Cy and Raven?"

The room became silent, "We thought you sent Rae to help us disarm the bomb but she never showed up so we assumed she came back to the tower. She still hasn't shown up. Cy is downtown looking for her..." Beast boy trailed off.

"Do not worry, I am sure friend Raven will heal your wounds" Starfire patted him on his back but Robin began to tremble, "May I ask what is the matter?"

Robin's heart stopped as his breath got caught in his throat, "…So it wasn't just a dream…" he thought to himself then grasped the UV dropper and flung it at the wall. Starfire jumped back frightened.

"DAMN IT!" Robin quickly jumped to his feet tearing off bandages and pulling on his utility belt.

"What the hell is your problem?" Beast boy demanded. He wore a worried expression as he watched his fearless leaders' face contort into sorrow and regret.

"I…I… it's my entire fault. Slade … he tricked me… Raven was caught in the explosion." Robin darted out of the room.

"Wait… what? How?" Beast boy looked stunned before he sprung after Robin. Starfire anxiously paced behind them too.

They finally made it back to the scene of the accident to find ambulances, police cars, and reporters surrounding the rubble. The sky was thick with gray smog but rain quickly cut through the black haze. There was rubble hurled everywhere and fire simmering in patches. Fire trucks tried to extinguish the scattered flames with the help of the light drizzle of rain forming. However, this didn't stop the horde of reporters that were being restrained by the police.

"There they are! There they are!" The reporters dashed towards the Titans, "Do you have any comments about the events that occurred today" a tall blonde woman thrust her microphone into Robin's face, "We tried to ask the android over there but he wouldn't-"

"No comment…" Robin quickly hushed her. The reporters' face dropped and she turned away.

"How about you Starflame?" a short bald male reporter turned his attention to the tall alien girl.

"…Uh… but my name is Starfire" she scratched her head in confusion. Robin dragged her away again replying, "No comment".

"What about you Beast boy? You must have something to say to all your fans" the reporters gathered around him.

"No… not this time" a gloomy Beast boy dragged past them.

"But where is your gothic friend?" a small petite reporter came up from behind Beast boy. Everyone turned their attention to the woman at this question. "Yes where is the quiet witch of the group?" more reporters interposed.

"Her name is Raven!.. and … and… 'Sigh' no comment…" he spoke grimly.

"But you at least know how this occurred" another blurted, "Yes which villain was it this time?"

"Control Freak?"

"The Mod?"

"Mr. Lightbulb?" the ignorant reporters continued. The titans quickly made their way behind the yellow crime tape and the police stopped the reporters.

"They just never know when to stop" Robin patted his shoulder.

Beast boy moved away, "Let's just hurry up and find her!"

"We will… I promise you that" He turned away.

"Okay dude I need a straight answer… what happened to Rae?" Beast boy pulled Robin aside.

The rain started to downpour but no one paid attention to it. Robin looked away he couldn't bear to look at them. He failed them. All of them especially Raven. How could he admit that to the team?

"Robin…?" Starfire worriedly reached out.

Suddenly Robin was pounded into the ground by a robotic fist, "Glad you all finally decided to help me find Rae" Cyborg cracked his knuckles, "too bad you brought along the trash"

"Robin!" Starfire swiftly flew to his side and turned to Cyborg in anger, "Robin is a dear friend why would you harm him!"

"Dude what the hell!" Beast boy demanded.

"What do you mean 'what the hell'... oh let me guess he didn't tell you" Cyborg glared at Robin who was currently on the ground rubbing his jaw from the impact. Robin glanced up but looked away in guilt.

"I can tell you exactly where Rae is…" everyone stared at Cyborg ready for him to continue. Detest and hate poured straight out of him directly at Robin, "He abandoned her"

"I would never abandon her!" Robin demanded.

"Oh really then where is she now? Why is it that I haven't seen her since you told us to leave her in this building?" He pointed at the ground, "I spent the last hour digging around in the dirt looking for her!"

The thundered kept pounding repeatedly but everyone stayed silent, focused on Robin in disbelief. Beast boy looked at him with hurt and betrayal. Starfire looked off to the side as tears trickled down her face. She couldn't look at him because his silence spoke for itself.

"Is… is what friend Cyborg claim true?" she held herself tightly. The rain slightly lightened but everyone was already drenched to even care.

"He of all people should know that's not true… I would never abandon a teammate" Robin spoke solemnly.

"Oh really then tell us the truth," Cyborg challenged him. He did not know the full story but he didn't care he already had a basic understanding of what happened. Robin abandoned Raven.

Robin took a deep breath he didn't know where to start. He himself was still trying to grasp the events that just occurred and not to mention he was still weak from being strangled by Slade… Slade… that name and the thought of what he did to Raven sickened him.

"See my point exactly" Cyborg broke him out of his trance, "he has nothing to say"

"Slade… he… he claimed that there was only one bomb" His voice broke, "that's why I sent Starfire and Raven because… I figured they could find it the fastest. Star notified me that she found it that's why…" his voice trailed.

"That's why what?" Beast boy asked confused.

"That's why… I told you guys to help Star and forget about Rae because I thought she was safe…"

"But you were wrong" Cyborg deadpanned. Everyone stayed silent contemplating everything they just heard.

"…I do not blame him. It was a misjudgment" Starfire continued.

"Oh really, of course you would be okay with him abandoning Rae" Cyborg demanded. Starfire winced at his anger.

"Hey don't take your anger out on her it was my fault!" Robin stepped forward.

"Right now I don't care who did what we need to just focus on finding Rae" Beast boy interjected.

"I guess your right BB but if anything happened to Rae I'll never forgive him" Cyborg turned to Robin and walked away.

"I know what you mean" Beast boy agreed.

Robin just sighed in despair and began looking.

The rain had come to a halt and the scene was abandoned. The fire died down and the police and reporters left. There were a few fire fighters poking at the debris trying to clear the area. They were told to report any odd objects to the Titans if they found any.

After their confrontation Robin and Cyborg did not speak to each other or even make eye contact. They made an extra effort to avoid each other and it was driving everyone crazy. If one was coming from one direction the other would make a detour so they wouldn't have to be near the other. It seemed like they made no progress because they didn't even find one clue.

Beast boy collapsed, "We have been searching for five hours and I'm running out of animals to transform into, my brain is drained" he rolled onto his side and watched everyone carry on their search.

"Well you didn't have much to begin with..." Cyborg interjected.

"Hey I…" Beast boy stopped mid sentence, "I had a comeback but I forgot it… sigh"

"You have forgotten about the various animals found on Tamaran" Starfire interjected.

"Uh Star I have no idea what types of animals are found on Tamaran"

"Well there's this adorable octoplarg that hops around on one foot like this" she demonstrated, "And it has seven arms and-" Everyone just watched in horror.

"So moving on..." Cyborg sweat dropped, "Robin I think it's time for a break we have been working nonstop and our pace is slowing down"

"Last time I checked I was the leader and we don't need a break." He snapped.

"But I-" Cyborg continued.

"No buts… look maybe you should think of this as a test of endurance, so far you're failing so quit whining and work faster" Robin snarled.

"You arrogant lil piece of..." Cyborg balled up his fist and Robin went into his defensive statue.

"Friends please do not fight I have figured out a way to search faster" She caught her teammates attention, "All we have to do is this" she turned around and started shooting starbolts everywhere diminishing every rock it touched.

"Starfire nooo..!" Robin ran over and grabbed her, "What are you thinking you could have hit Raven and killed her" He scowled her.

"I'm s-sorry..." tears formed in her eyes and her face became flushed with embarrassment and flew away.

"Robin what's your problem man she was only trying to help. You don't have to be so mean" Beast boy reprimanded him.

"Yea well next time don't" he turned away. She felt a lump form in her throat and flew away crying.

"I don't see why you're taking it out on us when you know it's your entire fault. I'm so sick of this." Cyborg fumed.

"You two are acting like complete asses!" Beast boy exclaimed really pissed off, "especially you Robin. We're supposed to be looking for Rae and you two douche bags are here fighting… we're a team!"

"He started it!" The two yelled in unison pointing at one another.

"Robin, look I know you're upset and worried; we all are but-" Beast boy marveled.

"Obviously you're not worried enough!"

"I am worried… I…I c-care 'bout her…" Beast boy expression dropped.

"You don't have to explain yourself BB he's just upset because his ass is on the line" Cyborg stated.

"No, that's not it… 'sigh' I know I failed her but I just want her to be ok..." his voice trailed off.

"Just tell me… from the beginning what happened?" Beast boy frowned.

"…" Robin kept silent but stared at the ground.

"…" Cyborg glared at him, "Fine if that's how it's going to be I don't want to be on a team with him!" Cyborg roared in the heat of the moment.

"Great then leave!" Robin retorted.

"What's wrong with you! We all love Raven and want to find her but we have to work together and you're pushing us over the edge" Beast boy quickly intervined between the two. Robin and Cyborg however both turned the opposite direction refusing to look at each other.

"There is no edge you should all use everything you have to find her"

"You're acting as if you're such a saint" Cyborg snapped.

He recoiled at this comment, "I never said I was a saint… but you have to understand it wasn't my intention"

"You made the choice!" Cyborg stated.

"What did you want me to do abandon Starfire!"

"So you abandoned Rae instead good job!" Cyborg was infuriated, "You let your feelings for Star get ahead of everything. Slade found your weakness and easily manipulated you. He knew you would do everything to protect Star and not even analyze the situation… you didn't even send Rae back up" his words stung.

Robin knew it was the truth and there was no way to change it. The second rule of being on a team is to always have back up. Maybe he really did abandon Raven and now he was subconsciously taking it out on Starfire out of guilt. Yes, he had feelings for Star but he should have never put those feelings ahead of the team. Now Raven had to pay the price and it was his entire fault.

"Dude what are you talking about?" Beast boy scratched his head.

"This is pointless…" Cyborg walked away.

"Friends please wait" Starfire flew in front of him.

"Star are you okay, what happened?" Cyborg turned around.

"I have found something of friend Raven's in the debris" she pointed in the opposite direction. By this time she caught everyone's attention and they surrounded her.

"Did you find her?" Robin asked frantically.

"No… but I have found this" Her hands were shaking as she handed him a small bloody scrap of her cloak. The titans froze from realization.

Robin released his breath he didn't realize he was holding, "where did you find this?" he spoke low and calm.

"I-I found it over on the other side of the building when I was crying. There's so much blood and-" she broke down crying. Beast boy calmed her as Robin rushed off with Cyborg close behind him.

"This is where she said it was right?" Cyborg questioned his inanimate leader "Robin...?" he turned around to find him staring at the pile of rubble in front of him. "What's-" He finally came into view and dropped to his knees

There was a stream of rain water mixed with blood on the ground in front of them. The stream seeped from underneath a pile of rubble where they were sure they would find Raven's body. Robin stood frozen trembling. Beast boy finally made it to them with Starfire staggering close behind. His face became a pale green and he took a step back flabbergasted from the scene.

"I won't give up hope not again" Robin collapsed to his knees beginning to dig, "Help me… she has to be under here I know it" his voice began to crack as warm tears slid down from behind his mask.

The Titans attacked the pile digging furiously but there was no sign of her. Eventually they reached the bottom and only found shreds of her cloak. Everyone except Robin gave up. They stood back with a look of defeat and sorrow plastered upon their faces. Their fearless leader kept digging until his gloves began to rip and his hands became raw and bloody.

"Robin… that's enough" Cyborg voiced quietly.

"No I'm sure she's here she has to be" he choked.

"I said that's enough… were all exhausted and tired. Look what you're doing to yourself!"

"I don't care! Yes you're right it is my entire fault and now I got to make up for it. She put her trust in me to be her leader and I put her in harm's way. I failed her!" tears seeped even more from behind his mask. "I just need to find her then everything will be ok and back to-" Robin fell down unconscious. Cyborg recoil his arm after knocking him on the head. He slung Robin over his shoulders and proceeded, "Team lets go".

Ehhh… this chapter was okay I guess then again you all are the critics so you tell me. Flames are welcomed I don't care everyone has their opinions. I guess I made Cyborg a little out of character in this chapter but it was all for dramatic effect :) The next chapter will be up soon and better I'm starting to move toward the main plot now yay! R&R Please I'd love some advice.