Chapter 4: A New Day with New Hopes and New Fears

Starfire's p.o.v.

I can't believe sleep was possible last night. Well, after all that, I guess anything could be. But what now? Wait…No more of those lousy questions. Yesterday is over and the best I can do is get ready for today.

I need to make extra sure that nothing else goes wrong. But where do I start? I guess with… Whoa! It's already 10:00! (I know that's not very late, but for a Teen Titan who's going into an epic battle today; you'd rather wake up at 7.) I wonder if Robin's already up. He is usually up early, but he was up pretty late last night, so he has an excuse to sleep late. Well, I guess whether he's up or not, the best thing I can do is get ready for the day. I know I really screwed up yesterday, but now's the chance to make up for that by fighting with all I've got and then some.

Okay, what all needs to be done? Well, I guess I should… Get dressed, make breakfast (no Tameranian dishes, none of the other Titans like them), see if I can do a little more research, and get ready for battle. Okay, let's get started.

Robin's p.o.v.

Note to self;

Bed was worth it, even if we missed a call. If I would have slept on the couch, I'd still be tired and not ready for an epic battle. I wonder what time it is. **Look at watch**

10:33! Starfire's surely up by now! I hope I haven't kept her waiting for battle!

**Jump out of bed and exit room (since he's already dressed.)**

**End Robin's p.o.v.**

Robin had forgotten that he had just woken up and nearly tripped over himself on his way to the common room. I stopped to catch his balance just as he stumbled to the couch to catch himself. Just in time, too. No sooner had he sat down than Starfire emerged from her bedroom, only she looked…Different. She was wearing her mechanical body suite that she hadn't even seen since the day she first arrived at earth. She had her reddish-auburn hair pulled back into a ponytail (for the first time robin could remember) and she had back her hopeful, sparkling eyes that had been filled with tears merely last night.

She seemed to not even notice Robin sitting on the couch staring at her with amaze. He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked, no matter what she wore. She flew over to the kitchen and set a plate next to the toaster just in time for it to pop up and fling toast onto it. She then began fiddling with some bacon and eggs on the stove top. Robin walked in and said

"Good morning, Star. Sleep well?"

"Good morning. Yes I did, how about you?"

"Fine. Would you like some help?"

"No thank you. But I do think you should check to make sure we didn't get any messages last night."

"Right!" Robin said; relieved at not needing to help, for bacon was surely not his specialty. He walked over to the TV and found that there had not been any messages sent. He clicked a button on the phone and found there had been no phone calls either. It was strange, but not worth being suspicious over. Robin went over and set the table for their breakfast and they enjoyed the feast. Alone.

They had finished and were now preparing for battle. They got their communicators, Robin replenished the supplies in his utility belt, Starfire made sure that Silky had enough food in his bole to last for weeks (she always gave him extra food when she knew they may be gone for a few days), and then they had the conversation that follows:

"Robin, what do you think will happen?"

"I'm not sure, but we'll have to be prepared for anything that happens."

"I suppose so."

"Yeah."

It had been 2 days since they had shown any romantic activity towards one another. They both were desperate for a make-out, but neither were sure what the other would say or think. Finally, after looking into each others eyes for what felt like an hour but was actually about15 seconds, Starfire continued the conversation.

"What if I don't see you again after the battle? What if one of us don't---"

But she could never finish, for Robin had cut her off by getting it out of his system by leaning over and kissing her. It was a long passionate kiss, for they both feared it may be their last. During the moment they sat there, lips pressed together, holding each other so close that it would have been almost impossible not to kiss, Robin pondered the idea of his proposal. He decided that it would be terrible if he did propose and then one of them didn't-no…I'm not even going to type that! Too SAD Okay, back to the story.

When they finally released each other from they're grip, they both felt ready for anything.

They were ready for battle.

They were prepared for battle and leaving for it too. (I know that's like the lamest line ever but I'm really sleepy so give me a break.) with Robin on his motorcycle and Starfire flying beside him, they left for the woods. They both very well knew that without Raven, they could never get there through the alley without blowing up the apartments along each side. It took almost a surprisingly less amount of time than it had when they walked to get there; going from about 2 hours to 30 minutes. when they arrived, it was only noon, just enough time for a long battle.
''Are you ready for this?'' Robin asked.
''No, but I'll pretend to be so we can get it over with.''
''What makes you feel unready?''
Starfire now regretted blurting out that answer without more careful consideration, but it was too late to take it back, the answer was already out there and she couldn't take it back. It was time to come clean.
''Robin, why must we separate? Why can we not remain together forever?''
Robin wasn't sure if she was referring to the team, or the two of them, so he just thought of an answer to meet the needs of either.
''Everyone has a point when they want to try to make their own life. Some people choose to be with someone to do this, and others just decide to see what happens when they let fate decide their course. But whatever happens in there, whatever things end like, just know that fate never lies. What happens is it, and there's no way to decide what fate will choose. It may end bad, maybe good, but whether fate does what you want or not, you've got to except it.''
Robin even surprised himself at how akwardless that was (NO CHECK, I DON'T CARE IF AKWARDLESS IS A WORD OR NOT!!! IF NOT IT IS NOW!)
''Thank you, Robin.''
''What for?''
''For reminding me...'' Starfire decided not to finish because if this may be there last conversation together, she didn't want to end it in some lame phrase that's not really a phrase but---OH!!! You Know!!!

Starfire flew into the tunnel almost in slow motion with Robin close behind her. Her head was cleared and she was ready for battle; his heart was set on his goal and he was prepared for anything. They traveled silently for neither had anything to say until they reached the intersection that had caused the entire mishap. Robin told her of the brick walls appearing and that the only path he thought still to be travelable was the one she had been on and they began their journey to destiny. With Starfire's light shining in front of them; they made it to about where Starfire had met up with the unknown man. Suddenly, the light went out. The tunnel was dark again, but there was no one there to notice. They had both been captured.