I posted Chapter 3 on Valentine's Day so I decided to post Chapter 4 on White Day, Google it if you have to. A little lazy of me to not spell out that Japanese holiday but since it has nothing to do with this fic I'm feeling the lazy.

WarNinGs: The Titians finally show up, new couple introduced.

Aishi Say

"If I'm smart then I'll run away,

But I'm not so I guess I'll stay.

Haven't you Heard?

I fell in love with a beautiful stranger."

Like I said before just going with it now, /shrug.

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Starfire smiled as she sniffed the cup of coffee M'gann had kindly provided for her, coffee reminded her of deep conversations with Dick. She had learned human memories were strongly tied to smells, and she knew coffee would forever make her think of the human hero she had chosen. Turning her head when Robin sat up slowly, stretching as he turned to her. Holding out the mug as she had countless times before she smiled, "M'gann said you would enjoy this."

"What can I say aliens love me?" Robin shrugged with a teasing smirk before taking the mug, sipping it he closed his eyes. "Been here long?"

"I am a what you call a morning person, M'gann said she enjoyed the company. If there are morning people, and night owls, then is there a nickname for people who like afternoons?" Starfire found human speech, especially the colorful slang used by Americans, intriguing.

Robin smiled at the question, he liked curious people because he was one himself. "Not really, but I guess normal works. See people who prefer early morning, or late nights are not considered normal, normal is kindda boring so I don't mind."

Starfire considered that, it made perfect sense to her, "Normal is a little boring, but sometimes I wish I could be a little more of what you humans consider normal."

"Why?" Robin asked getting a blink, "I mean, you're great so why change?"

"I am an alien, I do not always fit in here, that can be very lonely. M'gann knows how that feels, but she can hide what she is…I cannot." Starfire smiled reassuringly, "You all have made this world feel like home, and I am grateful. One look is all one needs to see I do not belong here."

"Says who? Half the League's founders are aliens who have made Earth home, it's your home too. I am sorry we are not always the most welcoming, or understanding, race out there." Robin had seen some of the fools who paraded around badmouthing aliens, even Superman.

"Oh most people are very nice, they know who I am. I just feel out of place sometimes, I am told so do you." Starfire had found that strange at first until she learned more about who Dick was.

Robin sighed removing his shades, "Rich kid, computer genius, ex-circus performer, adoptee with murdered parents turned teenage crime fighter so, yeah. The fact I have to hide who I am from everyone around me just makes it harder sometimes."

"Wally knows yes?" Starfire asked, frowning when Robin blinked at her, he looked confused. "He is not your closest friend?"

"No, I mean he is but…," Robin sighed looking down at the shades held in his hands, "I'm not allowed to tell him anything about me, not even that my eyes are blue."

"But Wally would never betray you or the Batman, not willingly, and you know who he is…that seems so very unfair! Why not order you all to hide if he feels your friends cannot be trusted?" Starfire could not see any of the people she had meet willing betraying another. Robin had, to try and save their lives, that was the only exception she could see.

"Each mentor has a different way of doing things, few Leaguers outside of the founders know who Batman and I really are. I understand it, but I also hate it sometimes. Wally, Kaldur, and I have been friends for years. You think I should tell him anyway don't you?" Robin really did not need to ask but still felt compelled to, she was naive sometimes but seemed talented at judging people's intentions.

"Oh yes, Wally is very fond of you, it will mean a lot to show you trust him more then anyone else!" Starfire smiled encouragingly, sharing personal feelings was not something her Robin always found to be easy. If she was right then Wally was the one who would keep this Robin from becoming cold and detached, Robins should be vibrant like the cute little birds.

Robin sighed but smiled, that sounded like Wally all right, and he knew Wally trusted him completely. "Bruce has Alfred and I have Wally, thanks Kori."

"You do sometimes focus so much on the mission that you ignore those who love you, something you learned from Bruce?" Starfire knew Bruce and Dick were a lot alike, it was why Dick worried about becoming as detached, or worse, then Bruce was becoming.

"As a Flying Grayson I had to focus or risk injury or even death, and not just my own. As Robin the stakes just got way higher but…in a way, yeah, I guess I did. He's going to be pissed but Flash knows who we are, it's only fair." Robin slipped his shades back on, long-sleeved black shirt matching them. "I guess today's the day. Has he ever told you how lucky he is to have met you?"

"More then once yes, he said Bruce was never very good at telling people they matter, and he does not want to become like that. Your friends know how much you care, they know what is much more important then your name, or eye color, they know you." Starfire took his hands in hers as she had many times, she preferred him without gloves, all his warmth came through.

"My very own Alfred, awesome." Robin smirked before he leaned close, kissing her cheek before he pulled away with a smile. "Fell free to hang out here if you want, no one will bother you except maybe M'gann, she always knocks first."

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"Hey babe breakfast was…not M'gann," Wally swallow before rubbing the back of his head, clearly embarrassed. "Hey Rob, come on in…no Star Cutie?"

"Star is enjoying a little me time after hanging with M'gann, they were nice enough to bring me coffee." Robin could think of worst ways to wake up then to a cute smiling red head with coffee.

Wally couldn't help but smile at that, both of the lovely aliens were very sweet, even Superboy liked them, and he was picky. "Lucky. So what's the plan today someday fearless leader?"

"Oh ha ha, I guess we should just go about life as normal. If Star ends up staying she'll need to learn, if she goes home no harm done." Robin was not sure why the League allowed teams to work without them even checking in, but it meant no real compromises in security.

"Sounds like a plan to me, pretty sure everyone is up and fed by now. We want to call in the troops now, or give it like an hour?" Wally asked as he watched his friend look around his room absently as they talked, at least he assumed Robin was since he could not see his eyes, and his head titled now and then.

Robin considered that before he frowned, he wanted to talk with Wally, but he was not sure how to start. Pulling off the shades and just blurting it out seemed easiest, it helped Wally was sitting down already. Opening his mouth he turned when the door opened, "Batman?"

Batman turned to Robin on instinct, he was standing near the foot of Wally's bed, Wally seated rather comfortably looking on it. "I wanted to go over the info your glove recorded, since you were not in your room it seemed logical you could be in Wally's."

Wally blinked when Batman entered his room, not something he was use to since he was not Robin. At Batman's logical explanation of how he found Robin he smiled, he rather liked the fact that Robin being in his room was logical to Batman. Turning his attention to Robin he smiled, one did not keep the Batman waiting, "You boys go have fun now."

"One sec all right?' Robin asked, relaxing when Batman nodded and walked out, "Wally this might take a while so…"

Wally hopped off the bed and walked up to his friend, hands resting on his shoulders, "It's cool, I'll be here when you're done trying to save the world from killer robots."

Robin bit his lip wanting to come clean, but he did not want to keep Batman waiting, let alone confess who he really was when Batman was right outside the door. Wally was his best friend, he did not want to risk losing that, "I'll try not to take too long."

"Take all the time you need buddy, work has gotta come first man, and not just cause Daddy Bats says so." Wally patted Robin's shoulder reassuringly, "Go on now before he darkens my doorway again, and glares."

Robin chuckled softly at the image, Batman would do such a thing, again. "I'm going, I'm going. Thanks Wally." Patting Wally's hand he slipped out of his room and grinned up at his mentor. "You could have just asked M'gann to call me."

"Ah, but then I could not spy on you," Batman teased with a half smirk, alone he was free to relax his guard.

"It's nice to be trusted," Robin teased back, he did enjoy encouraging Bruce to lighten up.

Batman smiled, a gloved hand resting on soft black cloth, "I will try not to keep you long. Jon is working on a few simulations to make sure his math is correct, after all we would like to return her to her friends, preferably in one piece."

"Are you worried about me Batman?" Robin knew he worried, it was what a mentor did, second father or not.

"Only because I care. I know I do not always show it very well, and say it even worst, but I do try." He had no doubt being raised by a proper British gentleman had not helped his stoic nature, but decided to leave Alfred out of it, Alfred was also found of Dick.

Robin smiled up at Batman, he knew it was hard for him to just allow himself to feel sometimes. "So being sentimental is your one weak point, could be worst. You and Al have been wonderful, I do not know where I would be now without you both. Thank you for helping through it all, I will never forget it."

Batman allowed himself to smile, Robin was so much better at expressing himself then he had ever been. "I wish I could have done more, but you are welcome. Come, this should not take very long."

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Starfire smiled when she spotted Wally, following him she frowned at a display of items that looked like trophies to her. Robin had mentioned Wally liked to collect souvenirs, as he and Batman had and still did, these must be them. The feline or fox mask looked like something a ninja might wear, if movies were anything to go by. "Defeated foes should be respected."

"Hey Star Cutie, saving the world is the best day job ever! So Rob still crunching the numbers with Daddy Bats?" Wally had no doubt they would be at it until lunch, hopefully with some good news.

"I believe so, he often forgets about time when working." Starfire sighed softly, his dedication was admirable, but could also make him very stubborn. "Are you worried?"

"Only that there will be bad news about getting you home, friends or not your Robin needs you back." Wally did not care to think about what it would be like to lose one of his friends like that, it would hurt too much.

Starfire nodded, she had considered that, "That is a possibility, however you all have done the impossible before, as have my friends. If there is a way it will be found, faith has yet to fail me."

"Sometimes that is all a person has," Wally agreed with a solemn nod, at least she would not be all alone if she was trapped here.

Starfire frowned slightly at her fellow redhead, she had been debating what to say but decided to just be honest. While humans did not tend to be as truthful with themselves about their true feelings as her own people, they were not deceitful to be cruel, or even always aware of it sometimes. Wally was impish but not deceitful, his friends needed to be teased now and then. "It is a little unfair to chide Robin on keeping a secrete from you when you are keeping one from him."

Wally blinked at the alien, and her slight knowing smile. "I don't know what you are talking about."

"I do not understand why you humans try so hard to deny what you feel so often. I know Robin has trouble taking off the mask and just being human, as he put it. You do not seem to suffer from that, nor do your friends. Is it because he is so young? You are only two years his elder, and I have seen such pairings before."

Wally tilted his head, he often wondered about that as well, strange how human aliens turned out to be. When it became clear she was talking about his feeling for Robin he swallowed, looking away, cheeks pink. "Well um see…Yeah the age thing matters, two isn't much but 13 is still 13. Not to mention Daddy Bats won't let him tell us what color eyes he has, pretty sure dating is a death sentence. Besides yours like girls, and has excellent taste I might add, but I am so not one."

Starfire could understand the 13 thing, but 13 and 15 were both teenagers, and both were heroes. "I can assure you the Batman will not harm you as long as you do not harm his child. I happen to know Robin prefers red haired crime fighters, which you are, and who said my Robin only enjoys female companionship, or yours?"

Wally gaped a little, Rob had a thing for red heads, smart boy that one. Zatanna did not have red hair but they meshed well, the kid got along with everyone on the team really well. Besides a crush was a crush, he had feelings for girls so why couldn't Robin? "You know for such a happy ditzy sounding alien you are really insightful."

Starfire giggled, she knew what he was teasing her about, Robin loved her positive energy, Wally had plenty of that. "My Robin is a very good teacher. You should tell him how you feel, I have learned a hero's life can be cut very short."

Wally bowed his head, he did not need to ask, the memories of that failed training exercise were still plenty fresh. "I wish it wasn't true, but wishing cannot always change things. I know how I'd feel if I lost him and never got to tell him, and knowing our luck there would have been a fight moments before." Green eyes looked up, "You that sure I can make him happy?"

"I have not seen you do anything else since I met you both." Starfire assured him, hands resting on his shoulders, "Do not wait as long as I did, almost losing someone should not have to be a trigger."

"Thanks Starfire, I'll take good care of him promise!" Wally took her hands, squeezing them with a smile. "No matter what happens I want you to know I owe you one, I'll make sure my Star Cutie has a better first day."

"She will like that very much!" Starfire knew she would learn that being the nice was a good thing much faster on this world. "You are a good man Wally, I am thankful your Robin has you." Stepping back she hovered in the air, "I will go see if M'gann needs any help, you go to Robin."

"You think he's back in his room?" Wally had no idea if she could sense where he was or not, she was an alien after all.

Starfire grinned, Wally was what Dick would call adorable when confuse, "Only one way to know for sure, bye now!"

Wally watched her wave as she flew off, sure she knew one way or the other. Smirking he chuckled to himself, "So learned that from Rob."

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Robin frowned as he typed on the holographic keyboard, Batman had left to personally check in with Jon about half an hour ago. Looking over the highlights of the computer log had gotten boring quickly, so he switched to schematics. Having no powers besides his impressive reflexes to count on he was use to this kind of work, half the time having to do it on the fly. Why did so many people create killer robots anyway? Couldn't they just enter Robot Wars, and express their destructive tendencies, and amuse the masses all at the same time? Sighing a wild bang out of his eyes he ignored his door open and close, only his friends were around so there was no reason to be concerned. A familiar whistle drew his attention up, Wally smiled at him in greeting. "Oh hey, Batman wanted me to memorize these guys, since they seem to be his new toys."

Wally entered Robin's room without even thinking of knocking, the guy knew how to tell if someone was around like he never could. Face was turned half away from him, fingers working quickly as they scrolled through blueprints and notes. A sigh moved an errant bang and he smiled, those absent things were so human. Whistling at the speed the younger teen was working at he got shades to turn up to him. Smiling Wally watched Robin just stare up at him for a moment, the kid was not the easiest guy to surprise after all. He nodded at the explanation of what and why, but really did not need to hear them to know, Batman wanted his boy ready. "It's cool, science nerd here, remember? So any good news on our alien friend?"

"So far nothing really bad has happened, but not much else yet." Robin sighed softly, he was going to miss Starfire, but he hoped to be missing her sooner then later.

Wally nodded, Robin looked unhappy and he could guess why, she was great but did not belong with them. Oh Robin could detach himself just like Batman, but Wally knew how deeply he cared about people, how deeply he always wanted to care. "It's a pretty good start. Um…Rob, is now a good time to talk? If not that's cool, you got homework and all."

Robin frown at the glowing blue display, the perfect excuse to put off telling Wally his biggest secret. Shutting it off he removed his glove, tossing it to the nightstand with it's twin. "It can wait, we did take them all out last time. Wally, I really would like to kick you out but…I need to tell you something."

Wally was relieved if not surprised when the glove was removed and tossed aside, frowning when Robin said they needed to talk. On TV those were bad words, but they were not even dating, that did not help his worry. When Robin looked down he bit his lip, was it something that bad? Without out thinking he sat down beside Robin on the foot of the bed, lotus style was not the best for comforting but he would deal with it. Placing a gentle hand on warm black he leaned closer, "You know you can tell me anything man, anything at all."

Robin nodded, he could feel Wally tremble through his hand, he was worried and understandably so. Reaching up he pulled his shades away, folding them in his hands as he looked up. Green eyes he had come to know so well were wide, lips parted, he could floor his best friend with a feather just then. "I want to tell you who I really am."

"Dude no!" Wally cried, taking the shades and returning them to Robin's face before he could move to stop him. "Batman said no, and I'm pretty sure he meant it."

Robin shifted, left leg folding itself on the bed, right foot resting on the floor, hands on the bed. "He did, he also meant it when he said stay put remember? I trust you Wally, it kills me that I have to hide who I am from you when you can be so damn honest! Please Wally? If you don't want my name that's fine, but let me take my shades off for once?"

Wally bit his lip, the pleading voice was so needing, please let someone see me and not a mask. How could he deny such a plea from his best friend, let alone secret love? Reaching out he took the shades, pulling them away he folded them before setting them on the bed. Looking back up at Robin he met wavering blue eyes, he could not help but think of the sea right outside. So full of life and reflecting the light from the paler sky up above. Smiling he whipped a spilled tear away, those lovely eyes closed at his touch, God it felt good to be trusted. "I never knew you had such beautiful eyes Robin, they suit you, very vibrant and alive." He smiled when those long hidden eyes opened, blinking at him so unsure. "If you are sure Batman won't make you quit if you tell, I would like to know what your name is."

Robin swallowed, Wally was still holding his face gently, his smile and eyes warm and gentle. Closing his eyes for a moment he drew in a calming breath, Batman would not be happy, but he would get over it. "Richard Grayson, but I prefer Dick."

Wally blinked, sure he had heard that name somewhere before, "For a guy who goes by Dick you sure aren't one."

Dick smiled, he felt so much better now, even better since Wally was teasing him already, "I try."

"You succeed," Wally assured his friend, he had no idea Robin's eyes lit up so much when he smiled. It was something Robin did so often when they were together, he really should have guessed. A blink was followed by those light catching gems turning slightly away, God he was adorable embarrassed. "I kindda have something to confess as well, who knew today was spill your guts day?"

Dick tilted his head at Wally, unsure what he might want to tell him, but not overly worried about it. They had been friends for years, best friends for almost as long, they knew each other better then most normal friends did. "Kindda comes with the job Wally. So, what is your big secret? Are you a fake ginger?"

Wally grinned at the teasing, a Flash without red hair did just seem so wrong, or at least auburn. "That would be a scandal huh? Nothing quite so trivial there little buddy." Dick frowned at him thoughtfully, clearly his mind was now seriously working out what it could be. He looked so cute with his concentrate face on, the Team was use to the frown at least. Reaching out he took Dick's face in his hands and kissed him gently, holding him more to keep his attention then anything. Pulling away he smiled at the blink, seriously there should be laws against that level of cuteness. "Surprise! Um…say something huh?"

Dick just blinked at Wally, who released him with a Ta Da like motion, it made him think of Zatanna for a moment. When the red head got his worried look dark bangs swayed with a shake of his head, some of his friends really were rather emotional. "Breathe Wally, why didn't you ever say anything? Are you that scared of Batman?"

"Dude who isn't, besides you? I mean come on, you're like his son, Barry worries about me like that too so I get it. Over protective Daddy Bats aside you are a 13 year old kid, and our lives are insane sometimes. So since you are not freaking out here I'm guessing you are not hating me right now?" Wally was hoping for the best, it was all he could do, all he dared to do.

"Wally I could never hate you. Batman just might for a while, it takes time for him to warm to new ideas and people." Dick shrugged a helpless little shrug, it would go better if he could get Alfred on his side, he just might be able to.

"I hear ya there…um, so does this mean this is all right with you?" Wally did not want to assume anything, assuming things with the Bat Family could get you in trouble. "I mean I know age doesn't really mater since it's only 2 years but…"

Dick grinned a little when Wally started rambling, it was a normal thing for nervous or emotional people to do. Leaning close he stopped the ramble mid thought with his own unmoving lips, pulling away he grinned at the red head's expression. "Just be quite for a second huh Kid Mouth? It's cool, really, surprising yes, but I've always rather liked surprises myself."

Wally stopped talking the moment Dick kissed him, lips parting as he gaped at him, today was one Hell of a confusing day. Rubbing the back of his head he laughed, this whole thing was going better then he thought it would. "You know I can't resist making a friend smile, a terrible weakness I know. So…we are not telling Batman right?"

"You want to make it to 16 or not?" Dick asked seriously before shaking his head, Batman would not be happy about any of this. "I'll handle Batman, trust me Wally, he'll come around just like he did about the Team."

"I leave him in your capable hands, lucky bastard. I'll have to thank Starfire for telling me to just come out and tell you, red head genius for the win!" Wally had started bonding with Starfire once he was sure she cared about Robin like M'gann did, perfectly harmless. Zatanna had shown up while he had still be crushing on Artemis, who was so a chick version of Roy, but he still liked her. She was fun and fit in, besides she was beautiful, nothing wrong with admitting it.

"Star told me I should let you know I trust you more then anyone else, I wonder if all her kind are so insightful?" Dick frowned at that, would make a trip to her home world a little more interesting for certain members of their Team.

Wally thought that over for a moment, he had no idea but kindda liked the thought of it, "We'll have to ask." Head turned when M'gann called them all for lunch, smiling at her happy mental voice. Replacing Dick's shades he smirked at him, "Come on Mr. Adorable, me being late for grub will get everyone talking."

Dick chuckled as he got to his feet, Wally had a valid point, "You learn so well."

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"FRIENDS!" Starfire cried running up to Dick and Wally, lifting them both off the floor with a hug. "It is wonderful to see you both again!"

"How do you not break him?" Wally teased when they were released, Starfire had a Hell of a bear hug.

Starfire blink before smiling, she did get a little carried away sometimes, "Practice!"

"Have I mentioned I love this girl?" Wally grinned hugging her shoulders, she was so much fun.

"Look Wally food," Artemis teased as she sat down, not surprised Wally was teasing Starfire. The alien did not seem to mind Wally and his antics any more then M'gann really did.

"Wally is ignoring food? Oh, never mind," Conner sat down no longer interested in the conversation.

Wally shook his head at Conner, the guy was not a social butterfly that was for sure. Sitting down across from Artemis he smirked at her, she rolled her eyes, normal antics for the table. "Cap still around?"

"He was playing with Wolf, M'gann?" Conner was not worried about Captain Marvel, he was no pushover even if he was rather strange.

"He said he would be right in, I'm sure Wolf is hungry as well." M'gann answered as she sat down on Conner's left, Artemis already on his right.

"He does like nachos," Wally agreed as Robin sat down across from Conner, shaking his head with a soundless chuckle.

Starfire sat down beside Robin looking confused, "Is there some reason he would not?"

"Nah, everyone I know loves nacho cheese," Wally answered seeing where she might have gotten confuse. She did take mustard in her coffee, who knew what she enjoyed with chips?

"Wally, Wolf does not need to eat like you," Kaldur commented as he entered the room, Wolf did not have a Flash's metabolism.

"But he has been so good today I thought he might like a small plate of nachos." M'gann protested holding up the plate.

"Oooh nachos!" Captain Marvel cried getting Wolf's tail wagging, "I know Wolf, they are good!"

M'gann smiled setting the plate down with her powers, Wolf pouncing on it, tail wagging madly. "Please sit down Captain, and help yourself."

"Sweet!" Captain wasted no time filling up his plate, ignoring those around him.

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"Oh back home the boys make quite a mess as well, the dishwasher sees much use." Starfire smiled as she closed the door and push the start for M'gann.

"You mentioned Raven was a girl, what is she like?" M'gann was thankful their team was rather even, more so with Zatanna around.

"A lot like Conner at first really, she is now much more like Kaldur. I do not know my Kid Flash very well, but that will be changing." Starfire had grown rather found of Wally, he would fit in just fine in their group if he wished to visit more often.

M'gann nodded as she handed Starfire a cup of tea, "Is it strange? I mean Robin is human and you are not."

Starfire sipped her tea as it was, it was sweat and comforting, "My people live by our emotions so not at all. I know it was a little strange for him, he is use to aliens after all, he is more controlled then I am."

"Conner isn't as expressive as I am so I understand. Robin is very sweet, Batman is rather strict…your Dynamic Duo is no longer a Duo, why?" M'gann knew Robin worked less with just Batman now then he had before the Team, but the still worked together often.

"He said it was mostly because the Batman would not except he was no longer a child. I am sure your Batman is protective, but he seems less controlling, and your Robin is younger then my own." Starfire could understand why criminals feared him, the Batman was very scary looking but he was not a bad man.

M'gann nodded as she sipped her drink absently, "He is just a kid, more so then any of us but…he's so good at all of this. Sometimes I wonder what am I doing here, but he is always so encouraging. Conner never seems to mind when Robin is friendly unlike Wally."

"Wally is very much his opposite, Robin not as much. It is comforting to see so much of my Robin in yours. I will be sure to tell mine about Superboy, if he exists we shall free him I swear it!" Starfire hated slavery, her own brief taste of it aside, humans made their own twisted tools and it saddened her. Only the fact that most humans were like those gathered here gave her hope for their people. Humans had such potential and drive, aliens could learn much form them.

M'gann smiled, Starfire was a passionate young woman, she would tear Cadmus apart with her bare hands if need be. She really was a lot like Conner is some ways, "Thank you Koriand'r of Tamerian."

Starfire smiled back, it was nice to hear her name and not her title, she was just another hero while on Earth. "You are most welcome M'gann Morros of Mars." The two alien red heads turned at a cry, crash and a called I'm all right before laughing. "Does he do that often?"

"It's why we love him." M'gann could hear Robin and Artemis laughing so she was not worried. Wally could be as clumsy as Robin could be graceful, yet was rarely seriously hurt by it. "Tell me more about your world? They will be at it all day."

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Wally righted himself slowly, pillows falling around him, "OK hits like a girl should never be used as an insult again."

Artemis smirked as she stroked the couch pillow she had used to knock Wally into the couch while they had been goofing off. "Smart boy."

Robin sat down in the chair he had leaped onto during the fight like a house cat, "Easy on the furniture you two."

"Awww… but bonding time?" Wally cried as he got to his feet, flipping the couch back over without any trouble.

"Forget him, the kid cheats anyway," Artemis soothed as she tossed the pillow back on the couch, Wally was putting the others back already.

"I didn't do anything," Robin protested hands up, Wally and Artemis shared a serious look before laughing.

"You so dodged like a ninja man," Wally reminded his very fast friend, for a superpowerless human his reflexes were insane.

"I didn't insult her so yeah," Robin retorted arms crossed, Wally had not been serious, they all knew it.

Artemis frown before nodding, "Kid's got a point."

"Oh man," Wally leaning back, covering his face with a pillow, not sure if they were going to gang up on him now.

"But you still dodged instead of ducked, that is cheating," Artemis reminded her fellow powerless team mate. Wally peaked out from under his pillow, seemed they were three waying it this fight. Robin frowned slightly as if hurt before striking, pillow lightly hitting Artemis as he passed her. "Oh no you didn't!" She roared before going after him, smirking when she almost got him. Wally jumped to his feet and swung his pillow as well, how could he pass this up?

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"You must have faith Robin, the portal was stable and the League is on it." Raven knew how Robin was feeling, she felt it too. When Robin did not even sigh at her she came up beside him, "Robin?"

"I heard you Raven, and I'm trying but…this is exactly why Batman does not get attached." Robin hung his head, he did not want to live his life like that, to become that cold.

Raven laid a hand on her friend's shoulder, she needed no empathy to know his feelings. "You are not Batman, you have chosen not to become cold, as I have chosen not to serve my father."

Robin turned his face from the window at the touch, "What if she doesn't come back this time?"

Raven bowed her head, she wished she had more comfort to give, "We honor her and continue the fight."

Robin sighed but nodded, she was right, he had lost before and had not allowed it to destroy him. "She would want that, we will stay together no mater what."

Raven looked away, Nightwing had been the only one who remained sane and fighting, but had he become like Batman to do so? "It is the very least we could do for her." Dark eyes blinked when Robin turned suddenly, gloved fingers clenching her long cloak, "Robin?"

"I miss her Raven, she fell just like…" Robin could not finish his thought, he always tried to be there to catch her, always.

"Oh Richard," Raven whispered as she held her friend close, a pale hand resting in his dark hair. "She will be just fine, she may even be with Nightwing right now. We also share a bond and I have not felt it severed."

Robin smiled in spite of himself at Raven's attempt to lift his spirits as he would, her mention of their bond working much better. Pulling away he removed his mask, whipping his eyes before smiling. "You are getting pretty good at this Raven."

Raven smiled back as she replaced the mask, kissing his cheek as she stepped away, "She rubs off."

"Hey guys, Cy was wondering if either of you were hungry, we were thinking of getting some pizza?" Beast Boy looked unsure, Robin was a mess and Raven was the only one who had gotten anything out of him. He would have been jealous if not for the fact Raven and Robin had a bond that had nothing to do with romance, they were both hunted and broken.

"Pizza sounds good Beast Boy," Robin answered with a bit of his normal energy, Starfire would chide him if she was there.

Beast Boy smiled a little, he hated to see a friend in distress, "We'll be back soon promise!"

"Will you talk to Batman?" Raven knew he had contacted him last night, they did not have the resources to find their friend.

"He said he would call when he had something or needed an answer, same old Batman." Robin answered before he smirked, a thought hitting him, he had been too distraught to really think.

Raven noted the smirk, she knew that look, "What are you thinking?"

Robin just smiled as he turned and headed for his room, "Call me when they get back, I'm going to go hack the Batcomputer."

Raven blinked at Robin's back before grinning, Robin with a plan was all but unstoppable, "Same old Robin."

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"Any luck?" Batman asked as he paused in the doorway, glancing at the alien writing he had clearly spent too much time looking at over the years.

Jonn nodded, use to a few of the League's feline quite members, "I believe we are successful."

"That is good to hear," Batman commented walking up behind the alien, hand resting on the back of his chair. "Have you tested it?"

"Yes, all readings were green," Jonn answered unconcerned with the human's closeness, "I believe we can send her home this evening."

Batman frowned slightly, "The team has taken quite a liking to Starfire."

"She is very sweet so it is no surprise," Jonn commented as he continued typing, Batman was not all that distracting.

Batman sighed, knowing he was worrying over Robin more then he should again, "So I've noticed."

"It will be fine, the children are not so childish." Jonn needed no gifts to know Batman's mind, he loved the child as if he was truly his own.

Batman nodded, no doubt they would want to see if the Starfire of this universe existed now, it was worth looking into. "Run your tests I will see the Team knows the possible time table."

"It is nice to know other worlds have you around as well my friend, any alien can be a hero here but you inspire your own people as we never could." He smiled when Batman nodded before he was gone, every world needed heroes that were truly worthy to be emulated.

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Batman stopped in the doorway of the gym and just watched, Robin was teaching Starfire a few moves, normal. The alien trusted him completely, copying his moves as if she was use to this. Nodding absently in approval he entered the room, Robin looking up at him as if he had called out. "She may be able to return home as soon as this evening."

Starfire turned form Batman and hugged Robin, setting him back down she smiled, "You were right once more!"

"We have the best minds working with us Star," Robin reminded her smiling right back, when she was happy she was very happy.

Batman shook his head at the very happy girl, Dick had always gotten along better with those kind of people. The two were smiling and that was good to see, Dick would be all right. "It will be a few hours until the tests are confirmed, I will leave you in Robin's care."

"You hide your compassion very well Mr. the Batman, so did my Robin for a while. I will see my team knows about the threats this world has just in case." Starfire cared more about her friends then she did anything else, she could not ignore the threats she had learned of here.

Batman nodded, Dick chose his allies well, "I have no doubt. I will be at the Tower if I am needed."

Starfire smiled at the retreating black cape, "I hope my the Batman is as agreeable, my Robin still does not like bringing him up often."

"It'll be fine Star, just stare him down and you'll get his respect. Are you ready to go home?" Robin knew a thing or two about dealing with Batman, he had been doing it on a daily basis for years now.

Starfire sighed softly, "I will miss all of you truly, but yes. I will use the info you have given me to fine the others, free who I must, and prevent what I can. It would be cruel to leave Superboy in the hands of Cadmus, even if they are not exactly harming him at the moment."

Robin nodded in agreement, she was a very sentimental alien, "No doubt you'll be bustin' heads in no time. Come on the Team will want to say goodbye, and with Wally that can take some time."

Starfire smiled taking his arm, she would miss this world but she was glad to be going home. "I am looking forward to it."

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OK I know I am going to get some hate for the BirdFlash but not really caring. I wrote most of this when I was on a BirdFlash kick, and I have a soft spot for the pairing. If it ruins you day sorry to say you won't be getting any serious I am sorry's out of me. On looking at my other works should really have clued you in to what I normally write. I love Starfire and I like her with Dick just fine, same as Babs and Chlant so don't start that fight. Hugs and stuff to everyone not all sad panda by the end.