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Royal Blue
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Rated: M - English - General/Friendship - Robin & Starfire - Reviews: 511 - Updated: 04-23-08 - Published: 08-05-07 - Complete - id:3704342

Disclaimer: I don’t own Teen Titans, other than new kids.

A/N: Well, I felt bad for ending the series, sooo I decided to just post this.


New Titans:

Twenty-Five Years Later:

A gentle summer breeze billows over the wicker table, slightly ruffling the newspaper set upon it. Noticing this, Dick set his empty glass down on it to prevent it from slipping away. Sitting back in the swing, Dick pushed off with his feet and relaxed. Today was his and Kory’s twentieth anniversary. Checking his watch, he noted that they had a little bit of time left before they have to meet all their family and friends for a dinner cruise to celebrate this occasion.

Just then Kory emerged from the house, she smoothed her pale green dress, “Are you ready yet, Richard?”

“Wow,” he felt his breath slip away looking at his wife, “You look amazing, Kory.”

She blushed under his soft gaze, “I thank you,” Kory took a seat next to him, and pulled out a small tattered book.

Dick laughed, his eyes sparkled with humor, “Our scrapbook, I can’t believe you still have that.” He took it from her and flipped it open.

The page landed on a picture of Starfire and Nightwing on top of a Ferris Wheel; both were staring off at the fireworks, lost in their own little worlds.

“Our first date at the Jump City fair, to make up from when Blackfire interrupted us the last time, remember when she ended up calling in the middle?”

“Yes, yes I can.” Kory giggled, “She was afraid that she broke the stove! Time seems to have just flow away from us, right Richard?”

“Most definitely, and I‘m glad I‘ve had you to watch it fly by with.” Dick took her hands in his and kissed them gently, before turning the page.

They continued to look at more photos, each recalling a wonderful memory of its own. Kory then stops on one of the whole gang in the middle of Titans Tower gathered in front of a, very large and well decorated, Christmas tree. They are all wearing red and/or green, and Beast Boy is giving Cyborg bunny ears, unbeknownst to him.

Both are almost thirty years older since their final fight with Slade, yet the only way to tell what their exact ages are is to look at their driver’s licenses.

Kory still has her lustrous ruby hair that comes halfway down her back. Her emerald eyes still have that radiant sparkle, and her tan skin wears only a few worry lines for her age, most of them caused from worrying about her husband and children. Dick’s hair now sports a few random grays, caused from the stresses of their job along, with parenthood. He still works out regularly, keeping the newer Teen Titans in shape. Just in case.

Kory stopped and turned her head towards the house for a second. “There is the phone, I will be right back,” she said, and then disappeared into the house.

For a moment, Dick is alone with his thoughts. He sat in the swing, staring out at the quiet street before him. Never in a million years would he trade the last twenty-three years for anything in the world, even with all the times that were too close for comfort. Absentmindedly he runs his hand over the spot where the scar is over his abdomen. He nearly lost his life that day, but still he wouldn’t trade any of it in.

Out of nowhere, a black mini cooper came barreling down the street, skidded and parked on their driveway with a loud screech.

Immediately, Dick is on his feet and calling for his wife.

“What is it Richard?” Kory asked, as she hurried onto the porch, phone still in hand.

“Star, look,” Dick answered, pointing at the truck that was in the front of their yard.

Just then, a much younger version of Kory dressed in dark jeans, a long-sleeved green shirt, and short red hair exited the small car. Smiling, the girl strode up the driveway. Kory bolted from the porch, and threw her arms around her youngest daughter.

“Alexiand’r! You are home! Your father and I have missed you so very much!” Kory finally let go of her daughter, and looked around. “I thought Mari was going to ride along with you?”

“I know! I missed you guys too! I didn’t take all my exams early for nothing did I? I wouldn’t miss your anniversary for anything!” Pausing, the eighteen year old rolled her eyes. “She’s on her way, don’t worry Ma.” Wiggling her eyebrows, she smiled, “With her new boyfriend!”

“Princess, it means the world to us that you cam., I’ve missed you.” He laughed, as Alexis threw her arms around her father’s neck and kissed his cheek.

“Oh! I forgot, Crystal was just on the phone. The gang has already arrived, and Brian will be there soon. They have a surprise for us before the dinner cruise. So we better get ready to head on down to the port.”

“Well then, let’s go. I’ll drive.” Dick plucked the keys from his daughter’s hand, and kissed her forehead. “I want to get there before your brother does.”

Alexis took the keys back, “Then I’ll drive,” and she was off, flying towards the car as her father raced behind her.

“Flying is cheating! ALEXIS RACHEL GRAYSON!”

Kory laughed, and ran back up to the house. Grabbing her keys and her purse, she placed the book on the library shelf and smiled.

“MOM!!”

“Coming!” Kory flew out of the house, making sure to lock the doors, and slid into the back of the Cooper next to Dick.

“Happy anniversary, Star. I love you,” Dick pulled her into a soft kiss, taking off his sunglasses. His blue eyes twinkled at her with love and admiration as they pulled apart.

“Happy anniversary, Richard. I love you too.” Kory nuzzled his neck, and placed her hand on his chest.

“Would you two cut it out? It’s so gross!” Alexis whined, as she rolled her eyes at them through the rearview mirror.

-xx-

Dick smiled as they arrived to the port, his eyes landed on the Logan clan and then over to the Stone family.

“DAD!” Cris called for her father, she was standing along side her brother, the middle child of the Grayson family, Brian.

The twenty-one year old inherited all of the Tamaranian traits, from the hair to the eyes and fiery temper. But, unlike the rest of his siblings, he was graced with Ryand’r’s glowing white hands and ability to form a shield out of his powers.

Dick waved to them before holding his hand out for Kory, they made their way over to their family, Kory’s eyes brimming with tears.

“Mom, don’t cry!” Cris leaned forward and wiped a tear off her mother’s face, her green eyes twinkling. “You haven’t even said hello to everyone else yet.”

Dick watched the two embrace, it was hard to believe that Cris was now thirty-five years old. His little girl was all grown up, and was now helping to lead the newest versions of the Titans. “Crissy,” he pulled her close, “how are you?”

Cris rested her head on her father’s shoulder, “I’m fine, daddy.” She took in a deep breath, her father asked her the same question every time she saw him. After the death of Bart Allen, her fiancé, her powers didn’t work as well as they used to. But, she was moving on, it has been almost three years since his death, but the memory still remained.

“You sure?” He gave her shoulders a squeeze hearing her huff and moan, “I’m just checking, honey.”

Brian freed his sister from his father’s questioning look, “Hey Dad, have you seen Mari’s new boyfriend?”

Dick’s gaze turned on his middle child, and then around the room before landing back on him. “No.”

“DADDY!” Mari Grayson came into view, her ebony hair was pinned up in a clip as her emerald eyes sparkled in the sun. It took her less than a second to tackle her father, and give him a smacking kiss.

“Mariand’r!” Kory greeted, allowing herself to be pulled into the hug. “It is glorious to see you!”

Mari, who had just turned twenty-three, pulled back to look at their parents. Her mother was bordering fifty now, and her father had already passed the milestone a few months ago. “You guys look great.”

Kory smiled softly, touching her daughter’s hair, “So do you my bumgorf.”

“HEY! GRAYSONS!” Gar yelled at them from where they were standing over by the large boat, “GET YOUR BUTTS OVER HERE!”

Alexis was already over there, chatting up Rose and her husband, Zachary Zatara. Their seven year old daughter hung on her mother’s skirt, blue eyes wide with curiosity.

“Oh, Rose!” Kory called, pulling her ‘niece’ into a hug, “Lilith looks so pretty in her pink party dress!”

Hearing her name, Lilith Zatara looked up at Kory and smiled, brushing some of her silver hair out of her face.

“She’s been all anxious all day, waiting to go see her Gamma and Gampa,” Rose chuckled, and played with Lilith’s hair. “She’s been getting tons of attention from them,”

“Well of course,” a voice replied from the side, “she is our only grandchild.”

The was a large squeal, the sound of tinkering laughter, and then a loud ‘oof!’. The two best friends hugged each other, whispers were shared between the two before they pulled back and grinned. Kory and Rachel laughed about something only mothers could know.

A few feet away, Gar and Rachel’s twins stood talking to Brian and Mari. The two twenty-one year olds looked exactly alike, both had their mother’s violet hair and nearly pale complexion, with their father’s large green eyes and goofy grin.

The only way to tell the two apart was by either their personalities, or by their powers; Tucker inherited his father’s powers, being able to turn into any animal, as Isaiah inherited his mother’s sorcerer powers.

“Gar,” Dick shook his head, listening to Tucker crack one of his father’s old jokes. “How can Rachel stand having two of you in the house?”

Gar shrugged, running his hands through his silver tipped hair, the normal green was hidden under a holo-ring, which was worn my most of the group. “She and Isaiah meditate a lot and- HEY!” The changeling took off after the ex-Boy Wonder, yelling things about stinky hair gel.

The group was now situated on the boat, and were drifting away from port. Vic had his arm looped around Karen as he chatted with Kory and Rachel, and let out a whoop of laughter seeing Gar chase Dick around the cruise ship.

Gabriella, or Gabby, Stone stood a few feet away from her parents. She was a spitting image of her mother, with the brains of her father. She was holding a conversation with Isaiah about the newest recruits, including the new Batgirl and Robin.

-xx-

Dick found himself sitting on a bench in front of the boat watching the waves roll against the current, creating white foams. The party was in full effect now, the kids pulled their parents to the dance floor and were having the time of their lives.

“Robin,” Kory took a seat next to him, placing her hands on his knee. “Are you enjoying the party?”

Dick squeezed her hand, “I am,” he gazed off into the darkness of the ocean. “I can’t believe that it’s been so long…”

“Yes, it has…” Kory trailed off, shaking her head slowly. “I am so proud of our children, and what they have done with their lives.”

“So am I,” Dick smiled, “Roy called me today, he said that Donna got a call from Lian two nights ago. She’s pregnant again.”

“OH!” Kory floated off the bench, “That is wonderful!”

Dick squeezed his wife’s hand again, “I miss Koma too, Star.”

The Tamaranian princess ducked her head, giving her husband’s hand a squeeze. Koma had died along with Bart Allen in the fight against Superboy Prime, there was a statue of both of the deceased Titans up in the entrance way of the new Tower.

She heard the sound of wind behind her, “Mari, you know better than to sneak up on us.”

Mari floated down in front of them, “Sorry, I couldn’t help it.” She leaned back against the railing, “I have an announcement to make soon.”

“Oh?” Dick quirked an eyebrow, “Why kind of announcement?”

“You’ll see!” Mari darted back, out of her father’s reach and then took up towards the sky.

“She is such a brat,” Cris commented beside her father, “But, I think I know what she’s going to tell us.”

Kory linked her arm through her eldest’s and walked off with her, “Oh? I think so too.” Her voice gently faded away, and Dick stood.

“You’re sad.” Rachel appeared by his side, her dark blue dress blew with the wind as she wrapped her shawl closer.

Dick shook his head, “A bittersweet sadness, I guess.”

“Hmm,” Rachel leaned up against the railing, looking out at the stars. “There is still so much we will experience, Dick.”

“How do you know?”

She let out a bark of laughter before turning to him, “Dick, I’m Raven. I know everything.”

Dick couldn’t help but laugh, “You’ve got a point there, Rae.” He turned around, but Rachel was already at her husband’s side, she gave him a small nod before picking up her grandchild and continuing her conversation.

“Dad!” Brian called father over to him, “Mari’s making her announcement!”

Dick moved quickly over to Kory’s side, sneaking his hand up the back of her shirt, “Cold?”

Kory laughed, “Not really.” She winked at him before turning to gaze at their daughter, who was standing in front of the small group.

“You know what’s going on, don’t you?” Dick nudged his wife gently.

“I might.”

Mari lit a green starbolt, catching the group’s attention. “I…um…I have something to tell you guys…No, we have something to tell you guys.” Mari held out her hand as Tucker joined her on the stage, he kissed her and then turned to the group.

“We’re getting married!”

The group cheered instantly, Rachel and Kory beamed at each other as Dick and Gar stood in a stunned silence.

“Dad?” Mari looked at her father, seeing his impassive face, she hung her head. “I know I should of told you, but we wanted to keep it a surprise. I mean, Changeling and Nightstar haven’t been seen together and-”

He moved fast, clapping Tucker on the back and giving him a good look. “You’ve always been part of the family, Tucker.”

Tucker smiled brightly, “Thanks,” he looked at Dick and then to Kory. “So I guess I can’t call you ‘Aunt Kory’ and ‘Uncle Dick’ now, right?”

Kory laughed, “No, you will have to call us just Dick and Kory now.”

“TUCKER MARK LOGAN!” Rachel snapped, her eyes glowing slightly. “Come over here, your father wants a word.”

Tucker sighed and kissed Mari before trotting off, leaving Mari to stare at her father. “Daddy I-

Dick pulled her close, “You’ll the first to tie the knot.” He kissed the top of her head, “my first baby girl to wear your mother’s dress down the isle.”

Mari hugged her father close, taking in his smell, “I love you.”

“I love you too, Starshine.” Taking her hand, he lead her to the dance floor. “Guess we better get started on the father daughter dancing, huh?”

Mari just giggled, allowing her father to swing her around the dance floor. Rose and Zachary joined them out there, followed by Rachel and Tucker and then Lilith and Gar.

Dick kissed his daughter’s cheek before handing her over to Tucker, as Rachel placed Lilith on her hip and danced with Gar who was play fighting with Vic.

“May I have this dance, Mrs. Grayson?” Dick asked, his hand extended as he bowed.

Kory giggled, “You may, Mr. Grayson.” Her laugh mixed in with the music as she danced beside Karen and Rachel, sharing small smiles with her family.

The night seemed to last forever for the old, and new, Titans. Their legacy would live on from their children, to their children’s children. The Teen Titans would always be around; fighting for truth, justice, and the last slice of pizza.


A/N: So there it is the end of New Titans...I'm making a new story though, it doesn't have a name at the moment though. Basically, it's the Titans, but the meet when they are older (Robin is Nightwing, Speedy is Arsenal, WG is Troia, ect...) and they decide to help shape up Bludhaven...so yeah. Working on that.

It's been a great ride guys! And I want to thank all of you for reviewing, and keeping up the support!!

Royal Blue.


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