Robin's eyes focused on the darkness that surrounded him. Slade sure did enjoy dark, creepy hideouts. This one, in particular, smelled of several chemicals brewing together. It made his nose twitch, and he turned to see Beast Boy scratching at his own green nose.
Turning to face forward, Robin's eyes searched for Red X's back in the darkness, locating him only a few centimeters ahead. He felt a hand grip his from behind, and he squeezed the warm hand comfortingly. If things got bad, his biggest priority was to protect Starfire and Coral. Even if it meant losing his own life in the process.
The halls in Slade's hideout were completely silent, and Robin could hear everyone's feet Scuffing against the cement floor. He briefly wondered where Slade kept finding these abandoned buildings. Was there a website that resembled dating sites called "Meet Your Evil Lair," or "Find a Hot Hideout?"
He let a chuckle escape his lips despite the urgency of their situation, and he saw Starfire give him an inquisitive look. He shook his head, then nudged it towards Red X, picking up speed to keep from lagging behind.
Starfire sped up obediently, keeping a tight grip on Robin's hand. He knew coming here was hard for her. Hell, it was hard for him to come here, just knowing what had happened to her inside these walls. Or rather, knowing part of what happened to her. The truth was, she wouldn't tell Robin all the details. And he didn't pry, choosing instead to trust Starfire and show her just how understanding he could be.
If nothing else, Robin was a supportive boyfriend. At the beginning, it had been hard. Touching her was difficult. There were certain places on her body that caused her to recoil in fear every time Robin's hands brushed against them.
Once, after the two had gotten a little - okay a lot - carried away during one of their make-out sessions, Starfire had woken up screaming, clutching her then-pregnant stomach. After that night, Robin hadn't been able to kiss her for a week. Now, however, she was starting to get more comfortable around him. It helped that they shared a bed. Robin could idly run his hand over her tummy, or press his leg against her own. All very innocent touches that tested Starfire's willingness to be near him.
He was sure, though, that after coming to this place, she'd go back to cringing when he kissed her ribs, and flying away when his hand brushed lightly against the inside of her thigh. Robin would be patient, however, reminding himself that this was all partly his fault. He'd created Red X in the first place... And now he had to deal with the mistakes he'd made.