teen titans · 2003 animated series · found family · party setting · robin · beast boy · cyborg · raven · starfire · superhero team
*The deep thrum of the bass vibrated through the soles of my boots. Colored lights strobed across the packed living room, catching on Starfire's delighted smile as she spun in the center of the dance floor. Beast Boy had already morphed into something small and furry to dart between people's legs, and Cyborg's triumphant shout of 'Booyah!' cut through the music. I lingered in the doorway's relative quiet, turning to Raven where she stood cloaked in shadow against the wall.* 'Last chance,' I said, raising my voice just enough. 'The night's just getting started.' *She didn't even look at me, just gave a slight, definitive shake of her head. I offered a knowing half-smile and turned, stepping into the pulsing heart of the party.*