Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans, but I do own The Eight

"At least they apologize."

"I thought I was very clear." Owl said as he walked up to Boa who was still sitting on the bench.

Boa looked up at him.

"What?" she asked.

"What part of don't talk to anyone didn't you understand?"

It was six o'clock in the morning and Jinx was walking around the tower alone.

She had been unable to sleep and felt that a little walk might help.

"Hey," Mammoth said as he walked right by her, "You're up early?"

Jinx just looked at the ground.

"So are you." she said

Mammoth just shrug as the two started to walk towards the living room.

"So…are you starting to wish that you didn't change sides?" he asked with a half serious half joking tone.

Jinx just stared at him.

"What?" Mammoth asked defensively.

She then threw her arms around him.

"Mammoth…I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you or the rest of the team. It was just…I just wanted to do the right thing. I had no idea this would happen."

Mammoth pushed her off of him.

"Hey, let me ask you a question."

"What?"

"Are you happy?"

"What kind of dumb ass question is that? I just saw most of my old friends dead, The Eight are trying to kill me, and Gizmo's dead. Of course I'm not happy!"

"That's not what I meant. Does Kid Flash make you happy?"

The question threw Jinx off.

"Well…yes…yes he does."

"Then you made the right choice."

Before Mammoth left the living room Jinx grabbed his hand.

"You've always been a good friend." She said as she hugged him, "Sorry it has to end like this."

"Hey don't worry. We'll get out of this. We always do." Mammoth said with a smile.

Owl sat in the lobby of the hotel and picked up a newspaper.

As he started to read it he recognized the twins that Boa was taking to earlier.

A picture of them along with their team graced the cover.

As he read the article a girl walked by him.

"Excuse me," she said, "Where's your diner? I'm meeting a friend."

"Down this hall and to the right." The woman at the front desk said.

"Thank you."

"Hello." Eel said as she sat next to him.

"What is it?" he asked not even looking up from the newspaper.

"What do you say that you and I have a nice dinner together?"

"Not right now, Eel."

"Why not?"

"I'm doing something important."

"Important? IMPORTANT? YOU'RE READING A GODDAMN NEWSPAPER!"

"Your point?"

Eel grabbed the newspaper from his hands.

"What am I to you?" she asked.

"A member of The Eight." He said in a very cold tone.

Eel threw the paper in his face and went to the diner.

"Now what?" he said as he got up from his chair.

"Vodka on the rocks...and step on it." Eel said.

As Owl entered the diner the girl sitting next to Eel turned to her.

"What are you looking at?" Eel said to her.

Owl recognized the girl instantly

"Um…nothing, you just reminded me of someone." Bumblebee said as she turned her head.

It was now seven o'clock in the morning and everyone in the tower started to wake up.

As Kid Flash woke up he saw Jinx sitting in a chair next to his bed.

"Morning handsome." She said as she handed him a cup of coffee.

"Thanks." He said as he took the cup, "You looked happy."

"What's wrong with that?"

"Nothing," he said as he leaned over and kissed her, "Nothing at all."

"Hey knock it off you two!" Bumblebee said as she got up from her bed right next to them.

"You know you could just look away." Kid Flash said.

"I can't just look away; it's like watching a car crash."

"Nah…it's more like watching a plane crash." Beast Boy said as he woke up as well, "much bigger explosion."

The two just ignored them as they left the room.

"What do you want to watch?"

"I feel like a comedy."

"A comedy sounds nice."

Owl smiled as he heard every word.

They were making this too easy.

"Well you look like you're enjoying yourself." Steer said as he sat down across from him.

"As a matter of fact I am."

Raven went to the sink to make herself some morning tea.

"Morning Rae." Cyborg said as he walked up to the refrigerator.

Raven said good morning as she put the pot on the stove.

As she waited for the water to boil she looked at Cyborg and a thought came to her.

"Cyborg?" she said.

"Yeah?"

"Beast Boy said something to me yesterday that I can't stop thinking about."

"Oh, you mean his 'I don't want to die with any regrets' ramble. Now don't get me wrong I don't want to die with any regrets either, but he's making it sound like we don't have a chance."

Before he could go any further, Raven walked up to him and hugged him.

"Cyborg, you've been like a brother to me. I'm thankful to have you as a friend." She said.

Cyborg was taken aback.

"What was that about?"

"I wanted you to know how I felt about you. I also don't want to die with any regrets."

Cyborg smiled.

"Well while we're at it. Raven, you've been the sister I've never had. I couldn't even begin to imagine what this team would do without you."

"So what other false rumors have there been?"

Owl walked down the street early in the morning listening to the titans go on about their morning.

As he heard the one named Starfire rattle off all of the false rumors she could remember, one particular name was said.

Owl stopped dead in his tracks.

That name sounded so familiar.

He pulled out the list and smiled.

It was now eight o'clock.

Robin, Speedy, and Aqualad stood at the table in the training room planning.

"Alright, well first the good news." Aqualad said, "I just got done from exploring the hole that Gizmo's blast open, and it will be big enough for us to swim through. The bad news is that's it underwater and I don't know how stable the hole will be."

"We have no choice. I'll go get some scuba gear for me and Speedy. You just lead the way."

"What is it that you three are planning Robin?" Starfire said as she walked in on them.

Robin looked at her in the eyes.

"We are going outside to destroy the jammers."

"Then I will help you." She said.

"No, three is already risky enough."

"He's right." Speedy said, "Don't worry we'll watch over your boyfriend for ya."

Both Starfire and Robin blushed at the word.

"I see." She said, "Robin, may I have a word with you…alone."

Robin nodded a motion to Aqualad and Speedy.

The two nodded and left.

"Robin, why do you not want me joined, and yet have Speedy and Aqualad go with you?"

Robin looked at her in the eyes.

"I told you, it's too risky."

"Do you not have confidence in my skills?"

"No it's just-"

"Do you feel that I am inadequate to help you?"

"Of course not-

"Then why not let me help you?"

"Starfire…I can't."

"Why not?"

Robin grabbed her hand.

"Because I don't want to see you killed."

Starfire gave a smile as she squeezes his hand.

"That is why I must go with you. I also do not want to see you killed."

"Good morning Owl." Fox said with a smile.

"Would you mind helping me with something?" Owl asked.

"Fox would love to help Owl."

As soon as Fox got ready the two stepped outside.

"What does Owl need help with?" Fox asked.

Owl pulled out the list.

"Find this target." He ordered.

"But…Owl said that Eight should not go after targets today."

"I know Fox. But this is very important and I need your help."

Raven walked down the hallway looking for Starfire.

After telling Cyborg what he meant to her she felt a renewed sense of purpose.

"Have you seen Starfire?" She asked Bumblebee.

"Yeah, I saw her heading for the training room."

Raven nodded and walked towards it.

As the door to the room opened she thought about what she would say.

"Starfire," Raven said as she walked in, "I need to te-"

What Raven saw changed everything.

Starfire was holding Robin…and kissing him.

In the middle of the morning rush, Owl and Fox stood on a sidewalk.

"There." Fox said as he pointed.

Owl smiled.

"Did Fox do good?"

"Fox," Owl said, "I have never been more pleased."

"Does Owl want Fox to kill target?"

"Not now. We need her alive."

Raven quickly walked out without saying anything.

After she entered her room she fell to the floor and cried.

She knew Starfire loved Robin. She felt it every time she was near her.

She also knew about Robin's feelings for Starfire as well.

So why was she crying?

She knew this moment would come sooner or later. It was only a matter of time.

And yet she felt as if she lost an epic battle.

She couldn't tell Robin she loved him.

Not now.

Not ever.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

"Go away." She said.

"Raven?" Starfire's voice said.

"What do you want?"

"May I come in?"

Raven wiped the tears from her face and pulled her hood over her head.

"Yes."

As Starfire walked in she noticed that something was wrong with Raven.

"Is something the matter, friend Raven?"

"No, nothing's wrong. I'm very happy for you two." Raven lied.

Starfire smiled.

"I am glad that you feel happy for me and Robin." Starfire said, "Robin has said that he loves me. Even in this dark time I have never felt such joy."

The pain in Raven's heart grew bigger.

"I'm glad he finally said it." She lied again, "it's about time."

"Yes. Yes it is 'about time'." Starfire said, "Oh before I forget, did you not want to tell me something."

Raven looked at her.

"Starfire, you are the kindest, most gentle, and best friend I could ever ask for. I…am lucky to have you as a friend." She said.

As Starfire hug her Raven thought about what she said.

It wasn't a lie.

It was the honest truth.

High School

"Is everyone in position?" Owl said over his headset.

"Yes." Steer said.

"Yup." Barracuda said.

"Let's go already." Wolf said.

"I got dibs on the goth." Black Widow said.

"Let's just get this over with." Boa said.

"Fox is ready." Fox said.

Owl smiled as he turned to Eel.

"Are you ready?" he asked.

Eel nodded.

Owl smiled as he held up a small camera.

"Fox, come in."

"Yes Owl."

"Turn off the jammers."

Titans Tower

Right around the same time that Robin, Speedy, and Aqualad were ready to leave Beast Boy let out a yell.

"HOLY SHIT! EVERYONE GET OVER HERE NOW!" he yelled from the sick bay.

As everyone crammed into the sick bay they saw what Beast Boy was yelling about.

The TV was on.

And on the screen was Eel holding up a sign.

Hello Titans

"What the hell are they up to?" Cyborg said.

The camera then shifted to the high school

Classes were just starting and the students were walking in.

"Why are they at the high school?" Beast Boy said.

The camera then zoomed in on one student.

A small skinny girl with long blond hair.

"TERRA!" Beast Boy yelled.

The camera then shifted back to Eel, who was holding up a different sign.

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