So I'm currently spending time with some more relatives, and I just so happened to "Borrow" my aunt's laptop, if you get what I'm saying. ;) Haha, anyway, we're nearing the end of the story. :( Only a few more chapters, guys. Man, what a little journey it has been. We've witnessed kick ass fight scenes, teenage angst, love triangles, evil sidekicks, and all that shit. Oh well. Anyway, I already have the sequel planned out. That's right, you heard me! Sequel! Woohoo! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the chapter!

Kole sighed as she approached Beast Boy's door. She did not want to face Robin right now, already having a pretty good idea on what he wanted to talk to them about. She shook her head. She couldn't stop to worry right now. She had to get Beast Boy out of his room. She finally reached his door, and took a deep breath. She hesitantly knocked. No response. Kole sighed, and knocked again. Still no response. Kole narrowed her eyes, and crossed her arms. She began to tap her foot, waiting. Finally, the door opened, revealing a crappy looking Beast Boy. (Face it guys, women have this crazy power over us...)

"Robin wants to see us." She said bluntly. Beast Boy simply stared at her, his expression unreadable. Finally he sighed, and nodded. He stepped out of his room, the door closing behind him. Kole shook her head, and grabbed Beast Boy's hand, noticing his blush. She smiled sweetly at him, and led him to Robin's office. No words were spoken between the two, each comfortable in their own silence. Beast Boy glanced at Kole, trying to find anger or sadness in her eyes. There was none. Beast Boy tilted his head in confusion/ Why wasn't she yelling at him? Didn't she know that all this was his fault?

They had finally reached Robin's office, and they stood there, each lost in their own thoughts. Beast Boy then sighed, and turned his head to Kole. "I'm sorry," he muttered. Kole glanced at him, confused. Beast Boy sighed again. "I"m sorry," he repeated. "I'm the one who got us into this whole mess. If it wasn't for me, we wouldn't have to be making demonic deals with Robin, nor would we have to worry about being kicked out. You probably would've been better off with a different partner." He felt tears in his eyes. "I don't deserve a partner like you." He whispered, almost to himself. Kole heard it, however. She turned her whole body to face him, and gripped his shoulders gently.

"Are you kidding?" She asked. "I couldn't have asked for a better partner." She smiled gently, tilting her head to the side. Beast Boy thought it was the cutest thing ever. "You are my best friend, Beast Boy. And no matter what happens, we're in this together. Got it?" Beast Boy nodded, before looking away, sorrow still in his eyes.

"How can you even stand being around me anymore?" He asked miserably. Kole sighed, and took Beast Boy's hands. She leaned in close, slowly closing her eyes. Beast Boy's eyes widened, and he felt his heart begin to pound in his chest, almost as if it was trying to escape. Beast Boy finally sighed, and also started to lean in. They were only an inch apart. Then half an inch. A centimeter apart. Half a centimeter...

And then the door opened.

Beast Boy and Kole instantly jumped apart, and glanced at the door, blushing. Robin stood there, glaring at them through his mask. He clenched his teeth, and extended his finger, curling it back towards himself. He then entered the room, and glanced back at our two heroes. Beast Boy and Kole looked at one another, and gulped. Then Kole took Beast Boy's hand, squeezing it. Then the two entered the room, the door closing behind them. They took a deep breath, and bravely faced Robin, who had now sat down. He motioned for them to sit, which they did. It was silent for a few moments, before Robin finally spoke.

"You're out." He stated bluntly. Beast Boy and Kole glanced down. Robin sighed. But then he grinned. "And because you are out, I automatically win the tournament." He placed his hands on the desk, and leaned in. "Which means it is time to pack your things. You're out of the titans forever." Beast Boy sighed, and glanced at Robin.

"It was my fault, Robin, and mine alone." Beast Boy said. "Don't punish Kole for something I did." Kole turned to her partner, surprised.

"Beast Boy." She muttered. Robin chuckled, and shook his head.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't punish Kole, also." He ordered. Beast Boy's eyes filled with determination.

"I have a deal for you, Robin," he offered. "We'll keep our same wagers as before, but only I will face you and Starfire. It will be you two, against me, and me alone." Kole turned to Beast Boy, her eyes wide.

"No, Beast Boy, that's not fair!" She exclaimed. "You can't do that, it's not fair!" Beast Boy turned his head towards Kole, his eyes filled with sadness. Robin chuckled, and grinned at Beast Boy.

"You have yourself a deal, Beast Boy," he said. "Let's shake on it." The two shook hands, glaring at one another. Then Beast Boy and Kole stood up, and left the room.

After they left, Kole angrily turned towards Beast Boy. She then begin to hit his arm, crying. "You idiot!" She cried. "What on God's earth were you thinking?!" Beast sighed, and hugged Kole. The girl struggled, but was no match for the changeling's strength. Beast Boy tightened his hold, and began to rub her back softly.

"I had no choice," he whispered in her ear. Kole glanced up at Beast Boy, confused. Beast Boy looked away. "It was the only way I could have Robin let you remain a titan. You have to understand, Kole. I did this for you." Kole shook her head, and stared into his eyes, tears beginning to form.

"But what if you don't win?" She asked. "What if this was all just for nothing? We'll-" She was cut off by a kiss. Her eyes widened, but then she relaxed, and kissed Beast Boy back. The two finally parted, and stared deep into one another's eyes. Beast Boy smiled gently, and brushed a strand of hair out of Kole's face.

"I'll win, Kole." He whispered. "I promise you I'll win." Kole nodded, and laid her head against her partner's chest. Beast Boy smiled again, and gently began to rub her back, whispering words of comfort.

...

Robin sighed, muttering things to himself. Then he heard the alarm ring, signalling a crime. He reached for his utility belt, and clipped it on. He then ran out of his office, yelling out his signature command, "Titans, go!" After he left, a figure rose from the shadows of a corner. It stepped out of the darkness, revealing Cheshire. The assassin grinned underneath her cat mask, and began to snoop around like a detective. 'Nope, nope, nope nope.' She thought as she opened a file cabinet, looking through the files. She sighed, and opened another. She carefully searched through it, then grinned. She took off her mask, and pulled out a file. It was one of the weakness files, which was labeled "Speedy."

"I think I'll hold on to this one." She murmured to herself. Then she continued her search. "Maybe Robin has his own file," she whispered. She shook her head. No way Robin would be stupid enough to have a file of his own weaknesses. Then her eyes caught something. She picked it up, and observed it. It read, "Robin." Cheshire chuckled. "For a guy trained by the legendary Batman, this guy's a real dumbass." She hissed. Then she closed the cabinet, and disappeared.

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