Drifting Apart
Robin's POV
I sat patiently next to her watching her sleep. I saw on the monitor that her heart rate was normal and that nothing was wrong, but still . . . I looked back to her and saw the claw marks of whatever on her arm and back. I felt angry that I didn't save her. I was so caught up with stopping Slade that I didn't even realize she was left alone to face some creature. I reached for her hand and so once I felt helpless.
"I'm so sorry you had to face that thing alone. If I had been there to help you maybe you wouldn't have gotten so badly hurt. I swear I'll make Slade pay if it's the that thing I do,"
Suddenly the alarm went off again and got up and headed to the door. Then I remembered that Starfire was still hurt and couldn't leave.
"I'll stay and watch her," Raven said coming from the door.
"Thanks," I replied and headed out the door running.
If this was Slade again then I'll make sure he'll pay for what he did to Starfire. Beast Boy, Cyborg and I headed to Downtown Jump City and there we saw Killer Moth terrorizing the citizens. He noticed our presence and started to attack with his moth minions. Suddenly as we fought I saw Killer Moth with someone on top of the roof. It was Slade! I quickly run toward them, but as soon as I got close Slade punched me in the face, but I quickly got up and continued to fight him.
"Where are the rest of you titans? Did that girl get hurt?" Slade asked.
I got angry and attacked him and he dodged every attack. Soon after a while Beast Boy and Cyborg destroyed all the moths. Killer Moth looking angry started to attack us face to face. I held off Slade as Beast Boy and Cyborg handled Killer Moth.
"I'd love to stay and fight, but I've got things to do people to see. Killer Moth let's get going," Slade said jumping off the roof and Killer Moth jumping too.
We rushed to where they jumped, but there was no sign of them. I hit my fist against the wall. Why is it that every time I'm this close to catching him, he slips away?
"We were so close!" I yelled.
"Take it easy Robin, we'll get him next time," Cyborg said.
"No we won't! Every time we see him, he disappears without a trace!"
"We'll get him next time," Beast Boy said.
I turned away from them and headed back to the Tower. Once I got there I saw Raven still watching over Starfire.
"How is she?" I asked.
"Nothing's changed, since you left," Raven replied walking out the door.
I watched Starfire still sleeping. I grabbed a chair and sat next to her with my hand in hers. Why would Killer Moth and Slade be working together? Are they planning something together? Suddenly the door opened and I saw Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven come in.
"We need a word with," Cyborg said.
I looked one more time at Starfire and then headed out the door.
"So what do you need to talk to me about," I asked.
"It's about your obsession with Slade. Look man we know how much you want to catch that creep, but you have to rely on us as your team to do so," Cyborg said.
"We knew this guy is like on your number one enemy list, but why is he so important for you to catch him?" Beast Boy asked.
"You wouldn't understand," I said leaving, but then Raven grabbed my hand.
"Robin, let us help you," Raven said, but then I snatched my arm away.
"I don't need a team, I can handle it myself!" I yelled.
"Handle what?" A voice said.
We all turned and saw Starfire up, but she looked so tired.
"Is something the matter my friends?" She asked.
"It's nothing Star you should just go back to bed and get some rest," Robin said.
"Sorry if we woke you," Cyborg said.
"No not at all, I am feeling better," Star said.
"I think we could all use some sleep and talk more about this later," Raven said.
Everyone headed back to their rooms and I watched Starfire turn around and I could see the claw marks on her back. I saw her walking slowly to her room and I helped her back into bed. She looked unsure of something.
"Is everything ok Star? Does anything hurt?" I asked.
"Oh no I'm fine, I'm just confused. Is there something that is troubling you?" She replied.
"It's nothing don't worry, just get some rest," I said and then she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Starfire's POV
I woke up and got up to look in the mirror. I saw the marks on my arm had healed, but the ones on my back were still there. I headed to the living room to see my friends, but then I heard them arguing over something. I hid behind the wall and listen to their argument.
"Look my problem with Slade has nothing to do with you guys, so just butt out!" Robin yelled.
"Look Robin we are your friends and we are here to help you, but if you keep isolating yourself from us then how can you count on us to watch your back," Cyborg explained.
"Yeah there's no I in team," Beast Boy said.
"I'm starting to even wonder if we even are a team," Robin said.
There was a silence for a while until the alarm went off around three different areas from Jump City. In one area it showed Control Freak, Dr. Light, and the other Professor Chang. I quickly came out and joined the team.
"Beast Boy and Cyborg you handle Control Freak, Raven you handle Dr. Light, and I'll handle Professor Chang," Robin said.
"What about me?" I asked.
"You're still recovering Star and I don't want you to get hurt again," Robin said.
"I'll be fine Robin, trust me," I said.
He hesitated, but then he agreed and we headed to our destinations. I could tell Robin is feeling unpleasant and I have to make sure everything is fine with him. I fear something bad is going to happen if I don't.
