I don't own Teen Titans. If I did...well...um...stuff...

Dedication: To the reviewers! I love all of you! ^-^

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Walker checked his watch. Noon, exactly. He looked up at the Titans' Tower, afraid to knock on the door, but of course, he'd never admit that. In his mind, the memory of the first time he met Robin, also the first time he pissed Robin off, ran through his head. Not a very comforting thought... but hey, Robin couldn't hurt him now, because he (well, actually Slade) had Starfire, and Robin wouldn't do anything to jeopardize her safety...right?

He sighed. This was getting him nowhere. He glanced at his watch again. Five after. Great. Now he was just wasting time. Slade's time. Which was defiantly not a good idea, something he had learned the hard way. So, clearing his thoughts, he put on a tough, smug expression and began pounding on the door.

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Robin paced slowly in the Tower's living room, waiting for Walker to show up. Raven was getting annoyed with this, but because of the situation, said nothing. Robin looked at the clock. Two minutes till. He sighed, and started pacing again, letting his mind wander.

It had been easy enough to get the chip. He didn't even have to steal it. They had simply explained to the owner why they needed it, and that they would get it back to them when they were done. And he gave them the chip, because everyone trusts the Teen Titans. Simple. Or not.

Robin wasn't sure he could actually get the chip back. Not that it was at the top of his worry list... his mind drifted off to Star. 'Starfire...I don't know what I'd do if anything were to happen to you...' He bit his lip.

"Robin, please sit down. You've done everything you can for right now. All we can do is wait." Raven said.

"Wait? How can I sit here and wait when Star's in trouble?"

"Robin, we'll get her back. But there's nothing more we can do right now." He sighed again. She was right and he knew it. He just didn't want to.

"Ra-" He was cut off by a loud banging noise from the door. He ran to answer it.

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Walker jumped slightly, shocked at how fast the door came open. He recovered quickly.

"Hello Robin."

"Walker." Robin's eyes gave away nothing. Walker only hoped his were as convincing.

"Skip the small talk. Do you have the chip?"

"I've got it. But I want to talk to Star." Walker gave him an annoyed look.

"I'm not a negotiator. I'm just here for the chip." Robin's face remained the same; empty and emotionless. 'He probably just learned it from that freaky quite chick...' Walker thought silently.

"Radio Slade. Tell him I want to talk to him." Walker picked up his radio, wondering how Robin knew he had one.

"Slade. I'm having a few problems down here. He wants to talk to you." Slade agreed, and Walker handed over his radio.

"I want to talk to Star."

"Really? Well Robin, we don't always get what we want..."

"I'm not handing over this chip unless I know Star is alright."

"Have it your way, but once you know she's alright, will you give Walker the chip?"

"Without problems."

"Good. Alright." His voice became distant. "Talk." Then Slade said something else he couldn't hear. Robin held his breath.

"Robin?"

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Star sat silently, looking around. She couldn't stand it. She couldn't stand being held prisoner. And she hated being used as bait. Especially for Robin. She watched Slade. Though she couldn't see what he was doing, she knew he was watching Walker, making sure he didn't mess anything up. She noticed him pick up a radio and say something into it, though she couldn't hear him. Then, to her surprise, he came over putting a radio up to her mouth.

"Talk." She gave him a confused look. "Robin. Tell him you're safe." She looked at the radio and her breath caught in her throat.

"Robin?"

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His heart stopped. Starfire. He shook his head, realizing he should probably respond...

"Star! Are you ok?" His voice was full of concern.

"Robin! I'm fine-" Slade came back on.

"See? She's fine. Now, hold up your end." Robin reluctantly handed the chip over to Walker. Walker gave him a smug grin.

"We'll be in touch with you soon." Robin watched his arrogant rival walk away, and had to fight hard to keep the urge to attack at bay. Raven put a hand on his shoulder.

"I'm making some tea. Want some?" He shook his head.

"I just need to be alone..." She watched him walk to his room sadly.

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"Star! Are you ok?" She bit her lip, hurting at the fact he was so worried about her.

"Robin! I'm fine-" Slade pulled the radio back.

"See? She's fine. Now, hold up your end." Slade walked back over to the screen, apparently watching to see if Robin gave Walker the disk before hitting the off switch. Starfire leaned her head against the wall, and let the tears stream down her face.

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Raven watched Walker from the window. She smiled. The plan was going perfectly. Walker was headed back to Slade's headquarters, without a clue about the green bird following him overhead.