Chapter 2: To be loved is something

Starfire could hear voices. She could not make out the words. Everything sounded slow and authentic. She then recognized the voices as they began to clear. She could hear her friends talking but still could not make out what they were saying. She tried to call out but it was as if they didn't hear her. She yelled as loudly as she could but she still did not receive a response.

Two people came into the room she was in. She recognized the voices as Robin and Raven. Starfire yelled to her friends "Robin! Raven! I have awakened from my sleep! Please tell me what has happened!" But her friends still did not hear her. Star screamed as loud as she could. Why can they not hear me? Maybe if I just listen I can begin the gathering of the answers.

"What's wrong with her? She should have awakened by now!" Starfire could hear the concern in Robin's voice. I wish he was not with the worrying because of me...

"Your right. So Cyborg and I ran some tests."

"And? Did you find anything?"

Raven hesitated before answering him, "Robin... Starfire is in a coma. We are not even positive that she will ever wake up. We are hopeful though that she will."

"No...I didn't get a chance to tell her..."

"We think we know why she wasn't able to fly"

Robin looked up at Raven earnestly looking for answers

"We think it has to do with her powers. Starfire's powers are controlled by her emotions and to fly she must be happy and feel joy. She's seemed a bit...down lately."

"Then I must find out what it is!"

"Robin there's more."

Robin resisted the urge to walk off and find answers.

"We think the coma might partly be caused by her powers too. Even though she did take a hit when she fell, it wasn't to the head. We think that Starfire's sudden sadness has made a painful impact on her because of her powers. I think her body was weak when she hit the ground and between the fall and her lack of happiness - her body did not have the strength to stay awake."

"I don't know what has made her so sad though. Without that answer she has no hope!"

"Haven't you ever noticed the way she looks at you? Think about it Robin. That's the only advice I can give you." Raven left before he could ask her any questions. She knew that he needed to be alone with Star.

Starfire thought to herself again. I have seen the coma on the show that Beast Boy and Cyborg delight in. I know that it is not good. Not good at all! But even worse, Robin will have to know that I love him to save me. What will he think of me if he figures it out? What will he think of us...

Robin sat down in the chair beside Star's bed. He brushed her hair to the side of her head. He then gently grabbed her limp hand. "Starfire I don't know if you can hear me, but I hope so because I don't know what else to do. Your my best friend and I don't want to lose you. I can't lose you! I'm nothing without you by my side. I don't know exactly what to think of what Raven said but I would hate myself forever if I didn't tell you how I felt about you. You are my friend, but to me your more than that. From the moment I met you I knew you were special. I knew I would never forget you ever since you kissed me in the street. I love you Star."

Star tried to reply but she could not. She felt some strength returning, but slowly. She wanted to tell him that she loved him too.

After a moment of thinking, Robin continued what he was saying, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I wanted to, but I was scared of what you would say. Of how you would feel. How you would react. But most of all, I was scared of losing our friendship..."

Robin then bent over Starfire's face like he had when she had fell. He gently placed his trembling hand upon her cheek.

Starfire knew what was about to happen. She could feel his eyes staring at her. She was anxious and envious that she would not be able to return the act.

Robin leaned closer until she felt his lips upon hers. Robin kissed her and she was filled with much happiness. She began to slowly kiss him back. Robin was shocked that she was awake and leaned back to look at her face.

"Starfire"

"Robin"

They looked into each other's eyes before closing them and kissing again.