Nightweaver, Year Two

by Ubiytsa

The thief turned vigilante Nightweaver returns from the grave to hunt down his enemy, Black Mask. Enlisting the help of anybody that will listen, Simon Weaver builds the ultimate living arsenal to take down his long time enemy. Will he succeed in taking him down in attempt two? Or will he fall victim to more of Roman's tricks? Only time will tell.

22. Chapter 22 Disbanded

"Bruce, I don't know if you're listening, but I can't do what I do if you don't do what you do. I'll deliver the Robin costume to you some time this week. You've been a great mentor, and I'm sorry you feel it has to be this way." Dick Grayson took off his costume for the last time, a pang of sadness echoing through him as he unclipped the utility belt and took off his mask. He laid them down on his bed, slipped into some civilian clothes, and sat down on the edge of his bed, head in his hands.

This is going to be a pretty big change. I'm going to need a good, long time alone. I'll probably leave the country. Maybe go somewhere in Europe. He got on his computer and began typing a message to the other Titans.

To all current Teen Titans, I have some sad news. Following the apparent retirement of Batman and the disappearance of two of our most important members, I have decided it is time for me to leave my life as Robin behind and become somebody new, somebody I create myself. I will be moving out of Titan's Tower and passing on leadership to Cyborg. I know he will do well. This is not a final goodbye; I will return when I feel the time is right. You have all been great friends to me, and I thank you for that, and for the best years in my life so far.

Starfire heard her communicator ping and checked the message. After scrolling through it quickly, she rushed to Dick's room to find it entirely empty, save for his desk and bed. She fell to her knees and stared at it blankly. Robin was gone.

I'm afraid I'll have to decline the leadership position. BB and I talked it over, and we think it would be best for us to head to Chicago as a duo. The Titans just wouldn't be the same without everyone there.

I have received a transmission from my homeworld begging me to come back. They are in a state of great turmoil, and I'm afraid my only choices are to leave Earth or let my people die. I will return, friends.

Dick Grayson signed the last contract; the Tower would be shut down until a new team of Teen Titans decided to inhabit it. Until then, it would stand a lonely watch over Jump City, a reminder to all of the heroes that made the city great.