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After Robin passes through the portal

Robin stumbled onto cold, hard stone. He looked up. Lava is everywhere. A thin stone path runs from where he is to two giant doors, guarded by two armored robot-like things. He approached the doors. The two guards thrust down their weapons in an X shape, blocking his path.

"You are not dead yet, human," hissed one of the guards, "go and enjoy the rest of your life. Only the dead are allowed to enter these realms."

"I seek a lost one whom I love. Let me through." Robin said in an emotionless voice, moving into battle stance. Really, he doesn't care. Either way, he'll be with Raven. On Earth, or in Hell.

The two guards laughed. "You are something, human. The last one that managed to come thus far was Orpheus. He had quite a voice… too bad he had to look back right before he had gone through."

"My …Eurydice… is in there," Robin said, narrowing his eyes, "and I'm not leaving without her."

"Very well," said the guard, "you may pass. Maybe Hades can do something about you. I hope you sing well..." With a dark chuckle, the Gates to Hell opened. Robin squared his shoulders, and went in.

With Hades (The Lord of the Underworld)

"What is this… a human in my realm? What strong… emotions… he has. To enter my realm alive is a feat undreamed of by most. Let's hope that he is smarter than that foolish son of Apollo. Persephone… whom does he seek?"

The Queen of the Dead answered with a misty voice, "A fallen bird; a raven. She is not in our land. She is in the Land of the Mists."

"Ah…" whispered Hades, "and here comes our little bird with a broken wing…"

Robin stood before the rulers of the dead. "Lord Hades, Queen Persephone," he said, bowing to each. "You have, perhaps, guessed my reasons for coming to your land, O' Lord?" Some ancient ways of speaking may help get him on Hade's good side. After all, it is common knowledge that nobody should mess with the Lord of the Dead, less he be "inspired" to add you as another of his "subjects".

Hades dark eyes glittered, "We know all that happens in this realm. For the… gain… of your love, you must give up something in return."

"You do not say 'return'. Is she not here?"

"Do you accept."

Nobody messes with the Lord of the Dead. "What is it that you want?"

"You know the ancient practices of the Ancient Greeks."

"Very well. It is life, blood, you want." Robin ripped off his glove and took out one of his bird-a-rangs, prepareing to slice his wrist.

Quiet Persephone who had been listening stood up. "There is no need for that," she said, waving her hand dismissively at the weapon in Robin's hand. "Forgive my husband for his sadistic way of entertainment. Your Raven is not here in this realm. She is in the Land of the Mists. You can get there by that portal over yonder." She pointed in the direction of the portal.

Robin sank to one knee, "I am eternally grateful for your compassion."

Queen Persephone swept down the aisle to crouch down next to Robin. She put a finger under his chin and lifted his head so her eyes will meet his masked ones. "Few mortals are strong enough in strength and will power. The one that inspired your will and strength must be one that will do the world no benedict should she fall. Find her, return her, and treasure her. May she lead a life that is more scintillated than mine." The last sentence was said in a whisper. She kissed his forehead. "Go, mortal, you have my blessings."

Robin stood up. "Thank you, Queen Persephone. I will never forget the kindness the Queen of the Underworld has shown. I will honor you, forever." He bowed to both rulers, and stepped into the portal.

With Raven and Arella

"You have taken care of yourself and grown up into a woman I am proud of, my daughter. But you have avoided telling me how you feel about this… Robin. Do you love him?"

Raven blushed. "I don't know. I… admire him. I admire… no, love, his strength, his determination, his ability to make me feel safe, his understanding, his cockiness, his mysterious and shadowy ways… I love everything about him. So, I guess, yes, you can say I love him."

Releasing all that was bliss. She felt so light, so carefree. Then she frowned. "However… he does not love me back."

"How do you know."

"He loves Starfire. Everybody knows that. They belong together. I'm not good enough for him. Starfire is. She's perfect, and Robin deserves someone perfect like her."

"You may not think you are perfect, because nobody is perfect. It is one's opinions that define perfection. You are perfect… for Robin."

Raven shook her head, "Mother… I… I do not know if he loves me."

Arella smiled. "Then we will call for him. If he loves you, he will come and take you back to your friends, where you belong. In a second, a minute, a year… an eon… no matter how long it takes… he will come." She started calling out into the misty emptiness. "Robin! Robin!"

Raven smiled at her mother's actions. Maybe… just maybe… She raised her voice to join her mother's. "Robin! Robin!"

She poured everything into her call; her love for him, her need for home, her life, her soul. Every fiber of her being wove into her love's name, strengthening into a bond stronger than the strongest rope, pulling, connecting…

"Robin! Robin! Rob- Mmph!"

In the middle of her call Raven was squashed underneath a traffic-light colored… something… that fell out of the sky. Out of training she rolled that thing over so she was on top and had the most advantage. "Robin!"

"Raven!"

"How did you…? But that means…" Raven then looked down to she that she was straddleing her leader in a very promising position. She turned scarlet and tried to stand up. Green-gloved hands shot out, grabbed her head and brought her down so her lips met those of the owners'.

Robin kissed her with the need of a drowning man.

They broke off for air. Robin tore off his mask. "I have two confessions to make. One- I'm Dick Grayson. Two- I love you."

"Raven Roth. I love you too," she said, looking into his sea-blue eyes. And she bent down to kiss him again. "And I'll love you… forever."

"So… should we go home?" Robin asked.

"Lets."

Looking deeply into each other's eyes, they know that as long as they're in each other's arms, they'll be safe…

Whatever they were drowning in, and however ruff the waters will be, they will always swim through.

-Dinky