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Just A Facade	By : shewillnotbenamed Category: DC Verse Cartoons - Teen Titans > General Views: 4625 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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I wish I owned Slade and the Teen Titans, but alas, I do not, otherwise Robin and Raven would be together instead of Starfire and Robin, that couple bores me to tears sometimes! Can I get an amen?
I'd like to give a special thanks to my reviewers and readers! I would just like to clarify that this is not a Robin/Raven/Red X, story even though it may seem that way to some, but bare with me, it'll make more sense in the later chapters-hopefully... And if you do not like the story then I cannot help you, all I can say is this: READ SOMETHING ELSE! For those of you that do like my story, Right On! (Or should I say write on? Yeah try not to roll those eyes, I could not resist!) I am thinking of writing a Bruce Wayne/Raven/Robin story or maybe a Raven/Malchior/Robin story or both, who knows? I also need to write a good Aqualad/Raven story or Aqualad/Raven/Robin, there aren't really any mature ones so I am thinking of writing one! I love the love triangles! If only I could stop procrastinating so much... And so I digress, on with the story!
"He that shuts love out, in turn shall be shut out from love, and on her threshold lie, howling in outer darkness." Alfred, Lord Tennyson
He couldn't help but think about his encounter with a certain purple haired sorceress. He stroked his mask absentmindedly as he reminisced. He remembered how flawless her alabaster skin was, how her silky violet locks brushed her supple breasts, her innocent purple eyes. She was a dark angel. No, he shouldn't be thinking like that and he knew this. He couldn't... He was merely toying with her, wasn't he? After all, she was the enemy... He knew that she had been afraid, even though it was for only a fleeting second, her cool, calm façade had cracked, exposing the shocked and fearful young woman underneath. Slade smirked. If the strongest of the titans still could not defeat him, then taking out the rest of them would definitely be easy.
"Wintergreen."
"Yes, lord?" asked the English butler, who had instantly materialized before Slade in mere seconds.
"I'm going to need to you to go pick up something for me from town...I have something planned and I want to make sure everything goes perfectly..."
The common room doors slid open as Raven walked into the common room, with a book in tow. She took a seat on the couch a few yards away from him. Robin looked up. "Good morning," she said dryly. He spared her a glance, frowned, then went back to typing at the computer, making it clear he was in no mood to talk to her or even acknowledge her presence. 'I thought he was the one that was sexually frustrated, I should be mad-he attacked me, but fine, two can play at this game', she thought. Starfire flew over to her ecstatically.
"Friend Raven, you have arrived! Now we may begin the breakfast festivities!" Starfire grabbed her arm and bolted into the kitchen before she could protest. Raven took a seat next to Starfire at the table.
"Mornin' Ya'll!" Cyborg called with a huge smile, he wiped his hands on his apron. "I made eggs and bacon."
"Where's Beast Boy?" the dark girl asked. "He'll probably want tofu eggs..." Raven prepared herself a cup of earl grey.
"I know," replied the cybernetic teen with an evil grin. "Breakfast is ready ya'll!" he announced into the bullhorn that appeared out of the end of his arm. Robin walked stiffly into the kitchen and took the seat opposite Starfire. Beast Boy strode into the room rubbing his eyes.
"Dude, it is way too early to wake up!" the green teen exclaimed.
"Well excuse me for not knowing your beauty sleep schedule!" argued Cyborg waving his spatula.
Cyborg slid steaming plates of toast, eggs, and bacon in front of everyone except Beast Boy, who didn't notice at first.
"Well I need a lot of sleep and-where's my tofu bacon?" Beast Boy asked.
"When I said the food was ready, I was talking about the real food, salad head!" the robot retorted.
Raven rolled her eyes and turned to the dog-eared page in A Scarlet Letter, she had stopped at the night before.
"Scrap Metal Man!"
"Lima bean face!"
Raven merely sighed. Sadly nothing had changed between Beast Boy and Cyborg. Robin sipped his coffee, while studying the bay outside and glaring at her from over her book when he thought she wasn't looking. Starfire smiled politely at her two friends seemingly unaware of their mutual discomfort.
"Friend Raven, might you wish to part take in the wonders of the mall of shopping with me?" she asked sweetly. And nothing had changed between her and Starfire either.
"Whatever," she replied, taking a sip of her tea.
"Oh thank you friend! We have not done the 'bonding' in a while, yes?" she smiled earnestly.
"I suppose not," Raven remarked with little interest.
"Wonderful! We must make up for the time that can not be located and do the shopping until we collapse!" She was so gung-ho for this shopping trip that even Raven let out a small smile.
"Sure thing Star, I do need an outfit for tomorrow after all," the purple haired girl admitted. Starfire looked confused.
"Tell me friend, what is this occasion that has brought upon the desire to engage in the girl time with me?" By now Robin was trying to hide the blatant fact that he was eavesdropping.
"I have...a date," Raven replied quietly.
"A date?" Starfire exclaimed fervently. Robin spit out his coffee. Even Cyborg and Beast Boy ceased their tirade. "This is glorious Raven and so exciting!"
"I guess..."
"After we consume the chicken embryos, we must leave at once to find the clothing that will remove his socks!" At this point even Raven was not only speechless but had lost her appetite.
"Friend we must not dally our dillies," the flaming red head suggested playfully.
"That's dilly-dally Star," Raven corrected. Robin downed his coffee in gulp and exited the room as stiffly as he came.
"Geez, who stepped in his cornflakes?" Beast Boy asked.
"Friend Beast Boy, whatever do you mean? I do believe Robin had consumed the pig slices as did I."
"It's just an expression," Raven explained.
"Oh! I see. Earthling colloquialisms are still quite strange to me." Raven merely stared at her and a raised a brow. "Come let us go Friend Raven we must prepare ourselves for this occasion!" she cried, pulling the mage along with her.
Raven's Room
The goth girl grabbed a black t-shirt, some blue jeans, and black flats and threw them on quickly. It was a rather simple outfit, but it was a lot easier to take off to try on clothes then her leotard. Starfire was pretty serious about finding the perfect outfit for her which was good because she probably could not do that on her own. Robin was acting stranger and stranger though. And he was pretty mad at her even though what happened wasn't really her fault. But at least she knew one thing...that he did still care for her. Now the question was: did she care for him still? After what he did to her it was hard to say.
"Friend Raven, are you ready for our excursion?" Starfire called from the other side of the door.
"In a second Starfire," the violet eyed girl responded calmly. She slipped on her shoes and opened the door.
"It is nice to wear the 'civilized clothes' now and then, isn't friend?" the alien grinned. She was wearing a baby blue t-shirt and a pink mini-skirt with light purple boots.
"I have to agree with you on that one," Raven replied.
"Now let us venture to the mall of shopping!" she chirped happily.
Jump City Mall
"Raven, please, who is the gentleman that wishes to take you out for a romantic gathering?" she asked eagerly as they walked together through the throngs of people in the mall, some gawking, some nonchalant, some oblivious.
"It's just this guy I met, named Ben," she mumbled.
"Is he 'spicy'? Pray tell of his features!" she cried enthusiastically.
"Well," Raven began, trying to ignore the heat growing on her cheeks as she spoke. "He's tall and well-built and he has black hair and grey eyes that look almost silver. I guess he is pretty handsome..." Starfire's eyes sparkled as she nodded eagerly, as she listened with rapt attention.
"Where and when did he make your acquaintance?"
"We met at a club downtown about two weeks ago."
"Was this the day you and Friend Robin dismantled?" the Tamaranian asked seriously.
"You mean 'broke up', Star, and yes, it was..." Raven explained solemnly.
"Please do not be angry with me Raven, but I do believe that Friend Robin does still have the 'feelings' for you," the emerald eyed teen admitted, while making air quotes. "Despite how he is acting, I believe he does, but if this Ben is what you desire...then I cannot judge you, Friend."
"I do love him...but he's made it very clear that our relationship is on the back burner when it comes to Slade, and I don't know how I feel about Ben. It's just too soon to decide anything yet."
"I see," said Starfire, her expression faltering slightly. "Oh, there is the store of my preference!" she exclaimed, grabbing Raven's arm and ushered her into the store at lightning speed. The second they entered Macy's, the red haired girl practically attacked the clothing racks, flying back and forth to throw clothes at Raven and to find more.
"Starfire...maybe we should get a dressing room so you can try this stuff on," the dark girl suggested, while trying not to crumble under the weight of what seemed like at least 30 outfits.
"Brilliant idea, Friend!" Starfire scooped up the clothes and dragged Raven to the salesgirl sitting behind the desk near the dressing rooms. The girl sighed exasperatedly and handed Starfire a tag bearing the number 38. Raven was pretty sure you weren't permitted to take more than ten articles of clothing to try on at once. Then again the people in the clothing stores were probably used to Starfire by now. The orange-skinned girl grabbed Raven's hand and shoved her and the mountain of clothes into the spacious dressing room. The purple haired teen took a seat on the bench opposite the bundle of clothes.
"Take your time Star," she muttered.
"Oh no, Raven, I have picked the clothing out for you, so that you may look pleasing to the eye for your date!" Starfire squealed. Raven winced as she stared at the mountain of clothing. Even though she did not yet approve of Ben, Starfire still wanted Raven to look nice for him because she liked him. After all, Raven was her best friend. She tossed a skirt and a tight top at Raven and walked out of the room, closing the door gently behind her. The goth girl picked up the skirt between her two fingers and held it up, wincing. Starfire popped her head back in the door for a second. "You may do the 'trying on' now," she said with a smile. "I will be waiting for you to display your attire to me so that we may choose the best one!" And with that she shut the door once more.
'This isn't even enough fabric for a bikini'! Raven thought. 'Well, Starfire is not going to go anywhere until I try these on, so I might as well...' The dark titan slid on the tight clothes. Raven checked herself out in the mirror for a second before opening the door to let the alien give her a once over. She hated to admit it, but she actually looked kind of nice. 'Hmm, so this is what it feels like to be Starfire, no wonder she's always smiling.' The outfit was perfect if she were to go out or clubbing, even though it was too informal for her date tomorrow. A date...that wasn't with Robin. Her first date without Robin...
Titans Tower
Robin had been pacing in his room for the last half hour. The spiky haired teen simply could not get any work done because Raven was on his mind. She was always on his mind. He could not believe, or was it he did not want to believe the fact that his girlfriend-former girlfriend was going on a date with some guy he had never met before. Why would she let some slimy guy from god knows where take her out? Raven didn't do dating, and she never had-unless it was with him of course. But now, she was letting Starfire drag her to mall to get dolled up for this guy. 'Who is this guy?'
Raven had never rushed to the mall just for him, but this new guy from nowhere, she was going to spend hours to get ready for him. This stranger was trying to steal away Raven-his Raven. The mere thought made his blood boil. Why? Why couldn't things go back to the way they were, when they were happy, and still in love and she was still in his arms? He picked up the picture of him and Raven he kept on his nightstand. It was from the fair last year after he had won her that teddy bear. She was kissing him on the cheek to thank him for winning it for her as he grinned like he was the luckiest guy on earth, because he had been. Why couldn't life go back to being easy again? Like on their very first date...
Flashback
Robin and Raven were lying on their backs on a blanket with their hands intertwined. They were still at the park even though it was hours after their picnic. It was dusk and the stars were just peeking out on the horizon.
"Hey, Raven, remember when I gave you your first kiss?" Robin asked with a grin.
"More like stole my first kiss," she said playfully nudging him. "Who said I wanted it to be you?"
"You could have let me down easy at least Rae. I was under the impression that you were enjoying it..."
"Well, I guess you thought wrong," she smirked. Robin stared in her eyes for a second. He tucked a purple lock behind her ear. They both blushed. Robin cleared his throat and turned to face the sky again. The sky was a nice midnight blue, like Raven's cloak, which she had swapped for civilian clothes.
"The stars sure are nice tonight," she remarked.
"Tell me about it... I love the stars, they fascinate me," he said in wonder. "Although, I always get the names mixed up. Which star is that one?" he asked pointing at a bluish star in the sky.
"Aludra from the Canis Major constellation," she answered without a moment's hesitation.
"How about...that one?"
"Adhara, the second brightest star in the sky, I'm surprised you don't know that one Robin," she remarked with a slight smile.
"And...that one?"
"The North Star, Robin, that's obvious, I'm positive you at least know that star."
"I do...but I wanted you to tell me."
"But, why?" she asked, confused.
"It's just that whenever you talk about the stars, your eyes light up...and your smile...is just...amazing...I...love seeing you happy Rae." She blushed lightly.
"If only I could show it more often..." she replied avoiding his eyes. He abruptly sat up and moved over to her. He grasped her chin between his thumb and forefinger and looked into her eyes again.
"Believe me Raven, it's enough for me to at least know that you're happy...with me." He captured her full lips in a sweet kiss and pulled her closer, caressing her shoulders and arms. She moaned softly, deepening the kiss as she tangled her fingers in his hair. He smiled against her mouth.
End Flashback
Yes, he had fallen for her-fast and hard. Robin caressed the photo longingly. Maybe he could go to the mall and find her. It shouldn't be too hard. All he had to do was find a flying red-haired alien dragging an extremely pale and miserable looking girl behind her. Maybe he could convince her to see a movie with him...as just friends of course. His gaze flitted over to the Slade mask on his work desk and the file he kept on him. He had recently found a lead on Slade, he couldn't stop now. Or had he forgotten why he had broken up with Raven in the first place? He put down the photo and grabbed the folder. The only date he had tonight was with his computer.
Jump City Mall, Food Court
Raven was exhausted, she just had spent two whole hours trying on what felt like hundreds of outfits. And afterward Starfire decided they just buy all of them. And as if that wasn't enough, Starfire saw something she liked, so then they had to go shopping for her for another hour and a half.
"Do not worry Friend Raven," Starfire told her while they ate lunch at the food court. "This will all do the paying off later, you will look so wondrous he will definitely ask you for a second date! You have already purchased the perfect outfit for it!" Raven groaned inaudibly. She had enough new clothes for a small village now. Thank goodness it was a department store, otherwise she would have been carted off to several jewelry and shoe stores by now.
"Oh look, there is your favorite bookstore, we simply must go inside!" the bubbly girl exclaimed after she finished drinking her mustard. Before Raven could tell her she was too tired, Starfire dragged her inside. The demoness sighed. Starfire busied herself by chatting with the guy behind the counter who was trying not to turn red. She sighed again and walked over to the original classics section two rows down. She tried not to act like a kid in a candy shop, but it was hard not to, they had just gotten a new shipment of books. The dusty book smell was filling her lungs, and she instantly relaxed. But when she looked up and saw that some other guy was reading the last new Ernest Hemingway book, she was a bit crestfallen. Maybe she could reason with him.
"Um, excuse me, sir..." she said tapping him on the shoulder. The man lowered the book and her eyes widened. "Ben?" she asked in surprise.
"Oh, hey Raven, I didn't expect to see you here," he replied with a sexy smile. "But, I should have figured you weren't a Barnes N' Nobles kind of girl."
"What brings you here?" she questioned, ignoring his last statement.
"My love of good books, like yourself," Ben admitted, sheepishly.
"Really?" she remarked sarcastically.
"What, you think I'm here to get girls?" he joked. "But you did practically fall into my lap just now."
"No-I was just-"
"I can't believe you were trying to pick up a guy Raven, I was under the impression that we had a date tomorrow." Raven couldn't help but smile.
"I only wanted to borrow your book, you know," Raven retorted.
"Man, Raven, you're letting me take you out on a date, and yet you still turn me down," the silver-eyed man teased feigning heart-break as he handed her the novel. "I think I may have the first edition at home, actually."
"Friend Raven? Are you ready to leave yet?" yelled Starfire.
"Crap," Raven swore. "It's Starfire, pretend you don't know me." 'Explaining this is going to be annoying.'
"Raven, you know I'm more than happy to meet any of your friends," he asked clearly confused.
"That's not why, Ben, I'm asking you to hide for your own well-being."
"My...well-being?" A blur of bright red and orange appeared right in front of them.
"Friend, Raven, there you are! Oh...and who might your companion be?" Starfire asked in slight surprise when she saw the two of them standing next to each other.
"Starfire, this is Ben, Ben this is Starfire," Raven grunted, making half-hearted introductions.
"Oh, so you are the Benjamin who I have heard so much about!" the Tameranian cried ecstatically. Raven gave the alien girl a death stare. Seeming not to notice, Starfire grabbed him in a signature bone-crushing hug. "I am most pleased to meet you, new friend!"
"The pleasure is all mine, believe me," Ben replied, smooth as ever even though his ribs had just been smashed against his lungs. Starfire giggled like a school girl. The suave silver-eyed gentleman turned to Raven. "See you tomorrow night," he whispered in her ear, stroking her cheek softly as he gazed into her eyes like he could do it forever. He leaned in and brushed her cheek with his lips. She turned tomato red. And to think she had just thought that she had managed to act fairly normal the entire time they had talked. And then, much to her dismay, he released her.
"It was nice meeting you, Starfire."
"I greatly enjoyed making your acquaintance as well, newest friend," Starfire chirped with a thousand watt smile. Ben started walking away and Raven couldn't help but watch him and his perfect ass until they were out of view.
"Friend Raven," Starfire began, snapping her out of her stupor. 'Is she okay?'
"Yeah, Star?" she responded, slightly annoyed that the alien had interrupted her. 'I need to get a grip.'
"I do believe I rather like this Ben fellow!" Starfire bellowed. "I now understand why you do as well. He is awfully kind and really very handsome. He is also, how you say 'quite the charmer', do you not agree, Friend Raven?"
"I suppose so," Raven answered trying to shrug indifferently even though her face was still tinged red.
"Oh, look Friend Raven, there is my favorite perfume store, we must go inside!" She grabbed Raven's hand and flew into another store before she could protest.
Titans Tower
If Raven thought she was tired before, she was definitely beyond exhausted now. She felt more drained than she would have after a four hour training session and an hour long battle with Dr. Light, Plasmus, and Mad Mod. The sorceress figured some tea would ease her lethargy. With a sigh she exited her room and began walking toward the common room. "Damn it!" shouted a frustrated voice as she entered the room, she saw a crumpled piece of paper fly near her and land by her feet. Another paper ball went sailing past her head as she approached the computer desk.
"Robin?" she asked in a concerned voice. Robin turned to face her in slight surprise.
"Oh...Raven...sorry about that..." he said sincerely. 'And for ever deciding to break up with you in the first place', he added mentally.
"It's alright, Robin," she replied calmly and began walking over to the kitchen. "Would you like some tea?" She definitely did not want a repeat of this morning because she was still his best friend, even if she was no longer his lover. 'We can be civil, we're still friends after all.'
"Tea?" he wondered aloud as he watched her pour water into the kettle. "Um...actually, yes."
After about 5 minutes of drinking tea with Robin silence, Raven could not take it anymore. They had never ran out of things to talk about before, and the last thing she wanted was for things between them to be awkward.
"Robin, is something troubling you?"
"No," he lied. "Why would anything be bothering me?"
"Well, if you ever want to talk...I'm here for you, Robin," she responded.
"I'm fine, really," the ebony-haired teen insisted. She shot him a look over the rim of her mug. Right... Clearly, she didn't believe him.
"I just want you to know that I care about you Robin. I always have and I always will. Regardless of whether I'm your girlfriend or not, we still have a bond," the dark girl admitted. She got up and placed the cup in the sink.
"Thank you, these days I forget that..." She smiled lightly. Well, it was a start. "Good night. And Raven..." he began. She stopped and turned to face him. There was a hidden emotion shimmering in her eyes as he said, "I'll never stop caring for you either." 'I still love you.'
"Good night, Robin," she murmured and walked out of the common room.
"More than you could ever know..." Robin said sadly.
Slade's Lair
"Excellent," he drawled, as he grabbed a device from a Sladebot.
"Now, I'm just one step closer to getting what I desire... The titans won't even see it coming until it's too late..."
A/N: Well, was it worth the wait, people? Who's beginning to pity Robin? Should Raven just make up her mind, or does she think she can have both? Is Ben an annoyance for coming between the two birds or does anyone still like him? You know the drill send me some feedback by writing a review! I am dying for some reassurance that will let me know this chapter wasn't entirely craptastic!
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