Seeing Red

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Chapter 1: Forever

The moon cast a small beam of light through the darkness onto Jump City. Of course, it really didn't matter. The city was all ready lit with the lights of buildings and the streetlights that lined the sidewalks. Titans Tower loomed over the bay, most of the windows darkened. Except, for the room of one Titan. Robin sat on the side of his bed, looking up at the ceiling. He couldn't get to sleep. Of course, he never really got to sleep. He had a tendency to stay up since a lot of things were on his mind. But tonight, it wasn't Slade, crime sprees, or HIVE. No, tonight, it was about Starfire.

Starfire. Her name went through his head like a car in a roundabout, just circulating with no end. A mental picture of her appeared in his head. He looked at her amazing body, smooth, red hair, deep, green eyes, soft lips, gentle hands. He did love her body, how she had that amazing figure at sixteen. But, her personality of innocence and wonder always left him with longing feeling of joy. She always was in a cheerful mode, which helped the attraction to her grow. He still kept the image of her in his head going, like a videotape that a person keeps rewinding to a part they enjoy. They had dated for two years, ever since he took her on that first one so long ago. But, it was about last night, when everything he had kept about her, every feeling he had, was just let out.

Last night...

Robin was in front of the Big Screen, just flipping through the channels. Raven and Specter had gone off to some café, while Cyborg and Beast Boy and a night on the town, just getting food and messing around. All had been quiet since Specter had come back and the battle with the sorcerer. The thought of him and Raven came to mind. Sure, he was a friend with Specter, even if he tried to kill him, but he was jealous of just one thing. Their endless, almost unbreakable love for one another. Sure, he and Star had a good relationship, but he wanted everlasting love. He just wanted to tell Star this, just wanted to get it out, but he just choked up every time he wanted to say it. He hated how just keep not telling her. Just then, Star hovered into the room. She moved towards the sink and filled a glass up with water. As she drank from it, Robin could just feel her presence. "Robin," she said as she placed her glass in the sink," I'm going to bed. In case you wonder where I am." "All right Star. Good night." Robin said. "Good night." Star said as she floated off. Robin then had a look on his face as though he was in deep thought. He then got up from the couch, turned off the TV, took a deep breath, and left the room.

Star had just opened her door when Robin called out," Star. Wait." She turned to find him facing her. "What is it, friend Robin?" she asked. "Well, its just...." He started, but stopped as he tripped up with nervousness. "Are you fine Robin?" she asked, her eyes looking at him with concern. "This is hard for me to say," he said with a nervous tone," its just, we have been together for a while, I mean, going on dates and such." "Yes, Robin. Its always been a time of joy being around you." She said with a smile. "Its just, as we have been together over the time I have known you. I have been just getting this feeling for you. And, while I haven't told it to you in a long time, I feel I'm ready to let it out," Robin then took in a deep breath and said," Starfire, I love you."

Star looked at him with surprise. She then threw her arms around him. He was expecting one of her take the breath out of you hugs, but this one was different. It was softer, gentler then the previous ones she would always give. He then started to hear her sob on his chest. 'Oh no,' he thought,' it was just to much for her.' "Star," he said," I'm sorry if it was too much." She looked up from where her head was at him. Her eyes ran with tears, but she a smile that reflected happiness was spread across her face. "Robin, you don't need to say you're sorry. That's just what I wanted to hear," she said as she looked at his surprised face," I have felt the same way about you. But, I just didn't want to tell you, because I was afraid you wouldn't feel the same way about me. Even if you said it, it doesn't matter. I can finally say, I love you. I love you, Robin." Robin then moved towards Star. His lips meet hers and they joined a deep, passionate kiss. They then slowly moved into Star's room as the door closed behind him.

Just then, he heard a laugh coming from outside his door. He got up, knowing that laugh anywhere. "Red X." he muttered as he walked out the door. He heard footsteps coming from down the hall as he chased after him. It had been two years since he was last sited, but why come back now? It was a pretty good guess he was coming to get the belt that had all of the gadgets and power that helped the suit come together, but why hadn't the alarm sounded off. If he had gotten in, wouldn't it of sounded. He didn't questioned this as he reached the room where he kept the Red X materials.

He opened the door and moved towards the little vault where it lay. He opened it and was relieved it was still there. But, he got a strange feeling as he turned towards the large vault. He opened it and watched it swing open. He then looked it shocked at what was suppose to be an empty clothes mannequin, but was now wearing a Red X costume. "I like the texture. But, I say the cape really brings it all together." A voice said. Robin turned to his side to see Red X leaning against a corner.

Is Red X back? Why is there another Red X costume? Find out in Chapter 2!