Trust... [A Robin Love Story]

Chapter 5: The Guilt...

Krystal's P.O.V

The Teen Titans surrounded me with shocked faces except for that girl with the blue coat. It felt really awkward. I was even surprised at myself for accepting the offer. I thought I already decided to run away. But for some reason... I stayed... For no apparent reason. I don't get it... Was this really a smart choice? Am I really strong enough to abandon my father for friends? What kind of a daughter am I? But I have this strange feeling... A feeling that urged me to accept the offer and stay here...

"Well, let's test your trust by gaining information. Let's start with Slade's plots. What is he currently planning now??" asked the robot man.

"Well... Right now, since you frea- I mean- guys foiled his plans, he hasn't been able to tell me about his next plan. And trust me, even if I am his daughter, he doesn't trust me. With anything. He's never even sent me to steal something. Unlike Robin." I said, sadness, consuming me.

"Can you tell us some of his weaknesses?" asked Robin.

"Well... I don't really know his exact weakness but I know that he's a short to mid range fighter. He's stronger at punches than with kicks. And he's not very fast at attacking or processing the events around him. So I guess the best way to ambush him is a surprise attack. But I have to warn you. He is HIGHLY unpredictable." I said. They're faces seemed to soften a bit. I guess I've earned their trust. Phew, that's good to know.

"Well... How about you?" he asked again.

"Hm... Let's see. I'm a short range fighter. I'm better at kicks than with punches. I'm fast at reacting but my blind spot is anywhere as long as it's behind me. My health is pretty fragile. I'm not very good with jumping. I'm not always good at weapons. My ears as well as my skin is very sensitive. And... That's about it. Slade doesn't really pay attention to my weaknesses. Instead, he observes all of my strengths and trains them to perfection." I said, hiding the pride in my voice.

"WOAH... This chick is... AWESOME!!!! You're TOTALLY welcome on our team!!" the green colored boy said with a wide grin.

"Hm... I must admit that you sound pretty cool." the robot guy said with a smirk.

"Let's see how good you are. Meet me at the training grounds so we can test your abilities at three o'clock. Starfire and Raven, bring Krystal to the mall so she can find an outfit that she's comfortable with. Cyborg and Beast Boy, you guys help me prepare the combat grounds." said Robin as he looked at Starfire then at Cyborg and Beast Boy. I'm so relieved that their appearances already determine what kind of name they're supposed to have.

"Pass. I'll be in my room." said Raven as she made her way out of the room.

"Oh joyous!! Let us journey to the mall of shopping!!!!!!!!" Starfire squealed excitedly then grabbed my wrist then she started flying out the window.

"AH~! Starfire!!!! We're so far from the ground!!!! Put me down, please!!!!!" I panicked. I never knew that I was afraid of heights...

After a few minutes, but seemed like an eternity to me, of flying, we finally reached the mall. Starfire excitedly entered then immediately pointed to a shop that sells one-piece jumpsuits.

"Sorry, Starfire but I'm not the kind of person to wear jumpsuits. And besides, what's wrong with what I'm wearing now?" I asked her.

"You need to change how you look because you look like terrifying warrior that's ready to attack anything that comes to her path." said a familiar voice. I turned around and found Raven entering the mall.

"Raven! How fine of you to join us!" Starfire said cheerfully.

"I only came so Krystal won't be forced to wear a jumpsuit." she said.

"Very well then. What do you wish to try on, Krystal?" asked Starfire.

"Hm... Let's see... I like wearing shorts with boots." I said.

"Why not try something else. 'cuz you're already wearing boots and shorts." Raven said, already starting to lose her patience.

"Hm... I like combat skirts..." I said, slightly uncertain cuz I don't always get to where skirts especially in battle.

"Then let us set off in search for the skirt of combats!!" Starfire exclaimed as she started to fly all around the mall. Raven face-palmed herself and I laughed a bit as I tried to keep up with them.

I can't believe it... I'm... laughing... I'm actually laughing...! I thought to myself. I haven't laughed ever since I was a little kid. When my father was still the kind, hardworking man that he used to be. When he didn't have to train me how to fight or have me build up my body muscles. Memories fled back and sadness consumed me. Even if he wasn't very nice to me, he's still my father and I still love him. Pain and guilt shot through my chest as I remembered me leaving him there alone and betraying him.

"Krystal? Are you not going to join us to search around the mall of shopping to look for the skirt of combats??" Starfire asked with a puzzled face.

"Oh sorry! I'm coming, I'm coming." I said as I tried to forget the guilt the built up inside of me. I plastered a smile on my face as Starfire happily walk around with me to look at combat skirts.