Chapter 1

Why?

Normal POV


It was another ordinary day at Jump City's famous Titans Tower where five heroes lived. The Titans all had free time and spent in their own way. The oldest of the team was Cyborg who was part human and part robot due to an accident years ago. Whenever the team wasn't fighting crime or all out together, they were all doing their own thing and Cyborg did what he enjoyed most, working on the T-car or as he called it, his "baby". Meanwhile the half-robot half-human was down in the garage, the youngest member was a few floors above him. Beastboy was an immature, small, green, funny, kind teenager who spent most of his time playing video games trying to beat someone else's or his high score. No matter what the weather was like, the changeling stayed indoors just like another Titan. Raven was an empath who spent most of her time reading or meditating. She would go out into the sun once in a while but otherwise, her room was her number one place to go and do as she pleased. Unlike these two Titans, Starfire was another story. The alien princess took advantage of this time to go out and discover more of Jump City and enjoy the outdoors. Since her planet didn't have an ocean or a sun as beautiful as the one on Earth, she would watch the sunrises and sunsets and see what the city had to offer. At times, Starfire would be able to convince at least one of her friends to join her but at least half of the times she would go alone. Raven was the least enthusiastic to go, Cyborg would say that he had to upgrade on himself or the T-ship and T-car, Beastboy would sometimes go but if it was a game about Mega Monkeys then you were forced to leave him alone. Robin however, would almost always go with her. Today was one of those times when he would ignore the things he had to do and enjoy the time he had with his favorite person in the world.

As the two walked in the park, in their uniforms insisted by Robin since they never knew when someone could need their help, the Boy Wonder started thinking if now was the right time to tell Starfire of his feelings for her. Since the first day they met, he loved her and hoped she would feel the same way so they could finally be together. Even though he was trained by the Dark Knight himself and given rules about having a relationship, Robin couldn't stop himself from disobeying. He knew that Starfire could be used as a weakness against him and he did try to rid of his love for her but he just couldn't. It seemed physically impossible but then Robin discovered that it would be more painful to live without her. Even though she could be kidnapped, he would always be there to rescue her no matter what. Who knows how may arguments Robin had with himself about this but in the end, the side of him that told him to be with her always won.

"Robin? Are you the okay?" Starfire managed to bring Robin out of his thoughts making the Boy Wonder embarrassed that he may have just ignored her.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry, were you saying something?"

"I was only asking you what you were thinking." Starfire said while looking down towards her feet, but continuing to walk.

"Oh, uh, nothing really." Robin kept hoping Starfire wouldn't ask any more questions about his thoughts. But the more Robin thought about it, the more he wanted to tell her about his love for her.

Starfire was best friends with Robin so she knew when he should and shouldn't be bothered about something and now was one of those times when he shouldn't have been bothered and she respected that. "Okay, may I ask you something Robin?" Starfire had this question lingering in her mind for a while now but never had she had the chance or the bravery to ask.

"Sure, I'm all ears." How thankful was he when she decided to change the topic?

"Um, what do you think about the weather today?" Starfire inwardly slapped her forehead since that wasn't what she was wondering about. What she originally intended to do was remind Robin about that time when they were stranded on the hostile alien planet and she asked him what he thought about her. X'hal knew what he was going to say next when the weird looking alien interrupted their moment. After they defeated it, Starfire didn't bring up the subject anymore since she thought that he had forgotten and didn't want to bother him about it any longer. Oh but how she wanted to know what he wanted to say to her. And as she was going to ask him to finish the sentence that was left unanswered, she remembered that she couldn't. Even if he said something that would change their relationship in a good way, Starfire knew that they couldn't be together.

"The weather? You sure you wanted to ask me that?" Robin's suspicions were slowly growing as he knew her like he knew the back of his hand. Or did he know her? He hasn't taken off his gloves and mask in such a long time so maybe he didn't know his hand or Starfire.

"Mhm. Please tell me what you think of it. I believe it is wonderful today. The sun is very bright and the wind is light but it gives off a slight hint of spring." As beautiful as the day was, Starfire could somewhat care less. She just wanted a conversation with the boy she loved most in the world but she knew that she could never have him.

"Well, it's nice. I guess." What else could he say about the weather? He honestly didn't pay much attention to it but to the beautiful angel walking beside him. It's a wonder how Robin could compliment Starfire when no one was around or when it was in his mind but he decided that enough was enough. Now was the time to tell her how he truly felt even if she didn't feel the same way. No matter how much it would hurt him to know that she didn't like him the way he did, then at least he wouldn't have to spend the rest of his life wondering what if? "Actually Star, there's something I want to tell you."

Starfire looked up at Robin, suddenly realizing that he had grown over the past few years. She was the second tallest in the team but now she seemed to be the third tallest right before Beastboy and Raven following the changeling. Now that she thought of it, everyone had grown a lot whether it was from height, maturity, or by looks. In fact, Robin's height increased Starfire's by at least a couple of inches meanwhile Beastboy had grown over five. He seemed to become well-built and although he did make his jokes daily, when it came to battle he was dead serious. None of that mattered right now except Robin. "Yes?"

Guiding her over to a nearby bench and sitting down, he silently gulped and said to himself, "It's now or never."

"Okay, well you know you're my best friend right?" No longer did he become courageous but now scared like a child after discovering an imaginary monster under their bed.

"Mhm, and you are mine." Curiosity, excitement, and worry overcame the princess all too quickly.

"And nothing could ever change that right?" Robin felt like he had to make sure if he should tell her. After a nod of her head, Robin began.

"Okay well I just wanted to say that… for a time now… I've always… why's it so hard to tell you?!" Robin said in frustration.

"Robin? Do you wish to tell me later? Perhaps when you are prepared?" Starfire laid her hand on Robin's arm to show comfort which actually made him more anxious yet motivated.

"No, I'll do it now. Well I wanted to say that I think you're the most amazing person I've ever met." This sentence caused Starfire to blush which made Robin feel confident and prepared to tell her how he felt.

"Thank you Robin. Is that all you wanted to say to me?" Starfire hoped that Robin would say something else but she somewhat wanted this moment to end.

"Actually no, I still have a lot left to say. Well first off I want you to know why you're an amazing person. You're kind, sweet, beautiful, you always put others first before yourself, you know how to cheer people up, you're always there for everyone, and a bunch of other stuff that I can't name right now. And because of the endless traits you have, I just wanna say… I love you Starfire. I always have since the first day I met you and even if you don't feel the same way, then there are no hard feelings. I only wanted to tell you this so… yeah." Well, it was too late to go back now. What's done is done and even if Robin wanted to take back everything he said in hopes of not getting the embarrassment of rejection, he couldn't. But he didn't regret saying those things, in fact, Robin felt that because of what he said, it would change their relationship forever. The only thing he couldn't tell was if it was a good or bad thing.

Tears started rising to Starfire's jade eyes and as much as she wanted to hold them back, she couldn't anymore. Suddenly, she started letting the tears flow from her eyes and she buried her head in her hands crying silent sobs. Robin was surprised by the fact that he just made the girl he loved cry, by telling her that he loved her. Nothing mattered, including his feelings, except the crying girl beside him so almost as if it was automatic, Robin pulled Starfire into his arms and kept shushing her in order for her to calm down.

"Starfire, it's okay. I'm sorry okay? Shhh. Shhh. It's okay, it's okay." Starfire knew this wasn't his fault and every time she tried to open her mouth to tell him so, more sobs came out instead of words. After a few more minutes, Starfire had calmed down and finally found the words to say to him.

"Robin, this is not your fault." She sniffled a little more. "I love you as well Robin, very much. I have loved you since our first encounter as well." Starfire could feel Robin slowly pushing her away in order for her to look into his eyes.

"What did you say?" His eyebrows furrowed in sign of astonishment and confusion.

Using his fore finger to tilt her chin upwards to look in his eyes-well into his mask- he had to make sure she wasn't just saying that. Lucky for him, Starfire had managed to repeat what she said without letting more tears fall. "I love you Robin. I have loved you since our first encounter as well."

"Well this is good isn't it? Why are you crying?" Robin usually wasn't one to do things like this in public but he had to know why she was crying.

"Because Robin, we cannot be together." Now looking down towards her feet, Starfire only allowed a few tears to show. Now wasn't the time to show her weak spot; she had to be strong for Robin and give him a straight answer to the question she knew he was going to ask.

"Why? Why can't we be together? I mean, we love each other so what's the problem?" Worry overcame the young hero's mind and he needed to know why they couldn't be happy together.

"The problem are the Gordanians Robin. I received a transmission from them a three days ago claiming that if I didn't surrender to them, then they would destroy Tamaran and Earth." Astonishment, anger, and sadness enveloped Robin as he tried to figure out what to do: were they serious about their threat or were they just bluffing? And why Starfire of all people?

"But… how…" As the questions kept coming and leaving his thoughts, one finally stayed in mind. "Are you going to go with them?" He already knew the answer but Robin had to make sure.

"Yes, they gave me four days to decide on what I would do making today my final full day with you and our friends." Starfire honestly hated that she waited until the last moment to tell anyone but she hoped that she could leave without saying goodbyes. Starfire believed that it would be easier just to leave without telling them. But she didn't know that this would only make matters worse.

As much as Robin wanted to yell at her demanding to know why she didn't tell them sooner, he couldn't. He couldn't bring it in his heart to do that, especially since he now knew that this would be that last day he could be with her. But he then thought of an idea to not let Starfire go, not without a fight.

"Okay then, well let's go tell the others first. Then once that's all settled, we can go on our date." Starfire quickly turned her head towards Robin and was surprised that Robin would be so calm about the entire situation.

Perhaps he does not truly care if I am away. Little did Starfire know what he was really thinking.

"A… a date? But Robin, we cannot-" Starfire was shushed when Robin put a finger to her lips making her give a small "eep" which Robin couldn't help but smile to.

"That's right, a date. If this is your last day here then I am going to take you to the best date of your life." Robin was happy to see that Starfire had finally put a smile of her face as she nodded in agreement. Without another word, Robin took her hand in his and they walked back to the Tower where heartbreaking news was going to come out.

Don't think this is the end Starfire. I won't let them take you. I just got you and I am not letting you go so easily. You are worth fighting for and I'm going to make sure you know.


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light is in the dark

P.S. I almost never reread the chapters for mistakes so forgive me if there are any. I would also like to say that I know the Gordanians aren't usually this "nice" by telling her she has days to choose her fate but I think I know why I'm going to make them like this. Who's rooting for Spring Break to come soon!?