The puffs of dark cloud that hung on the earth like a never ending cold were starting to consume the icy world which everyone inhabited.

And, within this cruel and pathetic excuse for a world, five tee- adults were dealing with something quite horrible to themselves.

The green changeling had been awake since 2am and it was now nearly 3am. He sighed. He was thinking about where he was now supposed to live if the tower would no longer be his home. He sighed once again. Most of all, he was thinking about what would happen to Raven. He didn't want to be away from her. Not now; not ever. He had been hoping that something would spark ever since they became somewhat closer after her Malchior fiasco.
His green eyes saddened as his mind wandered onto Robin, Cyborg and Starfire. Robin... Yeah, he wasn't entirely close to him but he still had a figure of authority in Beastboys life. He was quite able to steer any of them away from danger and he cared for everyones safety so much; it'd drive him to drastic measures occasionally. Without Robin, Beastboy betted to himself that he'd lose it or die within a week. Although, Robin also harboured a sense of fatherhood to his words and actions. He was mature for his age and definitely acted it.

Cyborg...Cyborg was his bestest friend. He knew he wouldn't stray too much from but then again, what if Cyborg decided to stay in Jump city. His grandma, after all was there; the only actual family he had left within his life. He loved Cyborg. A lot. So much to call him practically family. A Brother to him. He teased him yet he was always there no matter what and never judged; not at all because Cyborg of all people had come to understand why judging was so wrong.

Starfire...Oh sweet, innocent, naive Star. He loved her generally more than a lot of other people who had ever come into his life. He watched her at her highest and also at her lowest. He'd always turn kitten style and try his hardest to make sure she would be okay after a good ol' snuggle. They were like best friends in a way. They were similar in some ways and also, from time to time, they could have very deep conversations. They knew a lot about each other and had gotten closer throughout time.

Beastboy sighed as he glanced around his now clean room. He also glanced at his suitcases by his door, which were now completely packed with his belongings from the whole tower.
Every time they all had to pass each other, nothing was said and everyone didn't want to speak. They didn't have the words to express the emotions present.

In a room further down the hall, sat a purple haired girl, crying ever so slightly. She sat quietly on the end of her bed. Around her, broken glass and broken statues laid in remains. Pillow feathers floated around the room and books laid open on the ground. Her emotions were dangerous; they created chaos. Although she usually kept her emotions in check, this news had brought her to an all time low. Even though she knew before Robin announced it from her empath ability, it was still a shock knowing it was true. The fact was, she didn't want to leave. Leaving her home and her precious friends was something she had never even come to think of really.

Her mind wandered into an embarrassing thought which made Raven shy yet also sad. Beastboy. Knowing she wasn't going to see him again made her heart fall a part. She sucked in a breath and a tear fell from her dark eye. She glanced around another time before standing up and turning around to her open suitcase on her bed. Soon enough, black covered clothing began to float over and got dropped into the case. She continued and continued until all of her belongings were packed up and her room was bare.

In a room closer to Beastboys, Cyborg placed his spare body parts into his suitcase. He looked over at his wall of framed pictures and smiled sadly. There were so many of himself and his close friends. He wondered what he'd do after the titans were finished. There was always the opportunity to go and live with his grandma again but he would feel like such a nuisance to her. Then again, Bee had always offered him a place at Titans East and he wouldn't mind if he saw Bumblebee a lot more often than usual. He sighed.

Sighing had seemingly become contagious within the tower this week.

Robin had finished packing a lot earlier than the others and now he was laying on his bed with his arm over his eyes. He had been in such a way for 2 hours now. He didn't want to leave his room in fear of bumping into the others. He couldn't face them right now. They probably all hated him for making a choice like this. His mind wandered to a certain red haired princess. He sighed. He hated the fact that he broke their promise of being best friends forever. He hated the fact he broke her heart into a million pieces by telling her they were disbanding. He hated the fact he let her down. At this moment, he really did hate himself more than ever. How could he? He believed he was doing the right thing. Surely things would work out for the best in the end, right? Yeah, he didn't believe that either.

Lastly, Starfire stood quietly in her bright room and glared almost at all of the bare walls. "Why Robin..." She whispered to herself, quietly. She let a little tear of at least a million tears fall down her fallen face.
She packed up the last of her photos but she suddenly came to a photo of herself and Robin at the park a time before. She had an urge to rip it up into a thousand pieces. She felt angry but more so hurt. She really believed they would all be together forever; until the end of time.

Also...She had had a hope that herself and Robin would perhaps become a 'couple' She knew how she felt about him. She loved everything he did and every way he did them. She loved how he could be serious at one point and then could be so goofy and lovely another time. She knew how hard he worked to get things done properly and to make sure that people were never hurt or in danger; She loved that too. Even his genuine features made her get butterflies within her stomach. His hair was soft strangely considering the amount of gel he put in it everyday. She loved the soft skin in which he had and his face was perfect in texture and colour; everything. She also liked the way his lips could curl up into a very sly smile. There was only one thing she wasn't too fond of. That would be his mask. That constant barrier of not knowing him fully. Always knowing there was a mystery behind the mask; a spiral of unanswered questions and perhaps darkness. She always wondered what his eyes looked like. She never dared to ask Robin to remove it though. She knew as well as anybody that he never took the mask off for anybody. It was his way of privacy to himself.

She sighed and placed the photo into her bag along with the others. She then decided to crawl into bed and just go to sleep as she knew what tomorrow was to bring.
It was a very quiet night for the titans that night. No one felt like talking or doing anything together. Since Robin announced what was happening, it felt like there was now a huge, evident crack in the middle of the glass of their friendships.

The next day, it was raining and it was very, very dark. It looked like it was still
night time; it was that dark.

All of the titans; soon to be normal people, huddled out on the roof in a strange silence.

They all had very upset expressions across their faces. The silence locked up until a sudden downpour of harsh, cold rain splashed down over them.

They all looked up at the difference in weather but soon Cyborg stood back from the rest of them, "Well ya'll." He said, trying to attempt an upbeat voice, "It's been fun guys. I'm...I'm gonna miss ya."

Beastboy and Raven looked at Cyborg with big sad eyes. Cyborg forced a sad smile and hugged them all quickly before picking up his bags and leaving in the T-Car across the ocean.

Next, Raven pulled her hood up so the tears she knew she'd release wouldn't show. She hugged Robin while linking their minds, 'What if it's a mistake, Raven?' He said, through his mind,
'You'll only know that with time. Don't worry'
'I don't know...'
'Robin. Everything happens for a reason. You can't control what has to happen.'
Robin stood back from their hug and disconnected them, nodding approvingly at her. Raven gave a small nod in return.

Next was Starfire. She hugged her best friend close. She and Starfire both tightened the hug and Raven could feel Starfires warm tears through her leotard. Raven took on the big sister role and stroked her hair and again decided to connect with the princess through telepathy, 'Starfire?'
'Raven. Please do not let this happen!'
'It's not my decision. It's nobodys fault.'
'Robin...'
'It isn't his either, Starfire. Everything happens for a reason and some of those things are just out of our hands.'
'But...I do not want to be without you or Beastboy or Cyborg or Robin. We are best friends...We are a family...'
'Star...'
'You are all the only family in which I have!'
'I'm sorry Starfire. It's not like this is the end for our friendships.'
'It is not?'
'Of course not! I'm still gonna keep in contact with you as I hope you do with me.'
'Do you promise?'
'I promise.'
With that last word, Raven slowly separated from Starfire. Starfire choked a little on her own tears. Raven gave her a small, yet meaningful smile but her eyes glistened with devastation. Starfire tried to smile back but her eyes gave in to more tears. Raven closed her own eyes and moved along to Beastboy.

"Hey Rae," Beastboy tried to jokingly say,
"Beastboy, you know I hate-" Raven paused, "Hey Beastboy,"
Beastboy smiled sadly at her and let his eyes fall to the floor. Raven slightly gasped and suddenly embraced Beastboy. He was at first shocked and a little confused but he decided not to question it. He returned to heartfelt embrace and he heard a voice in his head, 'Sorry. I just...'
'It's okay.'
'Beastboy...'
'You know...as odd as you could be from time to time...I-I'm really going to miss you Raven. A lot actually...'
'I'm gonna miss you too Beastboy...As...annoying as you could be, heh.'
'Is it forever?'
'What?'
'Is this goodbye forever?'
'Do you want it to be?'
'Never.'
'Then I'm sure we'll talk again one day.'
'Soon, I hope.'
'Hmm. Goodbye Beastboy...'
'Don't say bye. That seems like forever. Say...See you later, it's better.'
'See you later, Beastboy...'
'See ya around, Raven...'
A gust of wind blew Raven's hood off her head as she came away from his shoulder. Beastboy noticed the tear stains currently wet as far as the light had anything to say about it upon her face. She quickly pulled the hood up again and cleared her throat. She lowered her head and without a word, she vanished within dark energy.

"Raven..." Starfire whispered to herself, hugging her arms for closure.
Beastboy filled Starfire's vision, "Beastboy..." She said, tearful again.
"Hey, hey! No tears, mmkay?" He replied, gathering the girl into a hug.
"But-But..." She stammered,
"It won't be forever. I swear." He finished, pulling her away and looking into her eyes which were dripping with heartbroken tears. He smiled weakly at her and brushed away forming tears with his thumb. He released her and moved over to Robin, "Later dude," He said, sadly grinning.

"Bye BB." Robin sighed, a sad expression taking over his features.
"Try to leave her nicely, yeah?" He whispered as he pulled him into a 'manly hug' as the guys called it.
"I can only do so much-" Robin tried to reply,
"I know. Just try?" Beastboy asked, eyeing him carefully. Robin nodded to him. Beastboy grinned his usual grin but with a hint of upset to it and morphed into a bird and flew away strangely as he was being slowed down by the rain pelting his delicate wings.

Robin watched Starfire as he cuddled herself and he cold see she was shaking from crying. He wasn't sure what he should do.
"Star?" Robin piped up,
She didn't reply but continued to shake. He carefully removed a red jacket of his from his duffle bag and placed it around her shoulders, earning a sudden confused look from Starfire, "What...What are you doing?" She asked quietly,
"Wear it." He replied, softly.
"Why?"
"You'll get cold,"
"I will no- Thank you...friend..." She quietened on the word 'friend'

A moment of complete silence passed between them.

Robin was watching the ocean as it got attacked by the raindrops. Suddenly, he saw a figure jump down from the roof onto the ground below the tower.
"Starfire?" He called down,

She didn't respond.

Robin jumped also and landed beside her in a crouched position. She started walking towards the edge of their small island.
"So that's it?" He said, sounding hurt.
She raised a cautious eyebrow at him, "Excuse me?"
"So that's that. You're just gonna leave without a goodbye or even one word?"
She turned around fully, "There would not have to be a goodbye at all if you had not chosen to be a fool and to ruin this team we worked so hard to build."
"I didn't have a choice. I know my place as a leader Starfire. Maybe it's time you learnt your place as a follower." He replied harshly. He instantly regretted his words.

"Or perhaps you were not fulfilling your role as a leader properly." She returned, icily.

Robin gawped at her but then narrowed his eyes at the girl who he loved. He hated this sudden anger towards her. He cared for her beyond belief. He didn't show it much; at all really but he did. He felt bad but he cared a lot about his pride and believing he was in the right.

"Goodbye Starfire." He deadpanned, grabbing the R-Cycle and placing the helmet over his head. He revved the engine and didn't care much for what else she had to say.
"Goodbye...Robin." She said quietly as he drove away upon the water, away from her. Forever.

She knew this would be their last encounter. Robin didn't tend to stick with people after arguing.

She stood alone in the dark as the rain came down harder. Finally, she broke down and sat upon the grass and cried until she couldn't feel anything anymore. Of course, she'd already know a feeling similar to that as her heart had been smashed into millions of pieces. She suddenly let out a scream of desperation for eternal purposes. Everything had fallen apart in the space of an hour. Maybe it only hurt more because maybe...just maybe...

She had hoped for more. She had hoped none of the badness was going to happen.
But like others upon time, her hope had gone to waste and now she didn't think hope could save her anymore. So that really was it. She gave up. She gave up hoping.

She stopped hoping and remained in the rain for a long time, figuring out what she was to do now. She was alone.

The word echoed in her head, 'alone.'

No one by her side anymore. No one.