Ok, well this chapter was inspired by the song "You're So Last Summer" by Taking Back Sunday. Some of the lyrics can be found right below this A/N and at the bottom. Anyways, Tone Deaf, which was the chapter before last won second place in a contest, so be sure to read that if you haven't already. I didn't even like that one too much, and I can't say this is one of my favorites. (My favorite is Rain. :D)

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans, or Taking Back Sunday's song. Okay? OKAY!

The truth is you could

Slit my throat

And with my one last gasping breath

I'd apologize for

Bleeding on your shirt

Sunlight beamed through the windowpanes, as birds chirped happily. Titan after Titans filed into the lounge, each yawning sleepily. The aroma of waffles wafted from the kitchen, filling their lungs with its wonderful scent. It drifted down the corridor, finding its way into Starfire's room.

There, she lay, stroking Silkie contently, barely awake. The alien princess was always the last to wake up, perhaps she had decided she needed more "beauty" sleep than the others. Not that she did.

Time had done her good, each year she became more desirable. Nectarine skin was unblemished, soft and silky. Reddish hair now fell below her waist, smooth, often curling around her bodice. Emerald orbs had seemingly grown larger; ivories white, radiating. An aura surrounded her, the scent of flowers wafting off her. Each provocative curve made her all the more enticing, and her gorgeous appearance tantalized all men.

Especially Robin. Oh yes. The Boy Wonder didn't know how, or when, he fell in love with the naïve one, but he did. He most certainly did. Each time his masked pools found themselves upon her, he would gulp, his heart finding its way into his throat. Butterflies would flutter madly in his stomach; his heartbeat would reverberate in his mind. Beads of sweat would begin to form on his forehead and face, and nervousness would take over.

He was in love. And the best thing about it was, that she was also in love. With him. But never did they reveal this to the other. Though the signs were obvious and clear to Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven, the two lovers didn't want their love to get in the way of their self proclaimed job. So, they went on barely noticing one another, too afraid to talk to each other, in fear of their "secret" slipping out.

Star skipped into the lounge, face aglow. The dark empath could feel the happiness radiating off her in waves, and a small smile painted her face. Though Raven couldn't feel for herself, sensing another's emotions satisfied her to the fullest, and she was happy that her friend was as elated as she was.

"What a glorious day! Isn't it friend Robin?" The alien's gaze fell upon the boy, who was sitting on the couch, arm haphazardly placed on the top. He smiled, nodding slightly. Masked orbs were now taking in her beauty, drinking her radiance.

A blush flooded to her face, looking away bashfully. Though Robin didn't notice it, he had subconsciously stopped his stare at a most inappropriate place, and continued gazing there dreamily. After several throats were cleared, he finally became aware of this, darting his gaze back to the TV.

A giggle was forced up the resident grass stain's throat, but was quickly stopped by a robotic elbow nudging him forcefully. Robin fumed, angry at himself and at his teammate's jesting.

Just before he could open his mouth to say something in his defense, the alarms went off, the TV screen scrambling to show a map of the city.

"Slade." Each Titan muttered the word, finding themselves shivering at the mention of his name.

"Titans. Go!" The battle cry was nearly screamed, and all of them sprung into action, some piling into the T-Car, others merely flying to the scene.

Slade's army of robots were wreaking havoc, destroying buildings and threatening the civilian's lives. Raven, one of the first to arrive, summoned her dark energy, surrounding several robots in thick black aura, slowly crushing them. Beast Boy morphed into a Tyrannosaur, stampeding through a crowd of the menacing mechanisms. Robin, barely occupied with the bots, chased after Slade, who had been spotted on top of one of the humongous buildings. Cyborg used his sonic cannon to easily blow the robots to pieces, causing several explosions.

Starbolts flew through the air, some of them crashing into the villain's toys. Explosion after explosion occurred as she levitated through the air, continuing her furious attempts to destroy them all. In her attempts though, she did not notice a cannon being shot through the air at her, and though warned could not escape its grips.

"STARFIRE!" Each voice echoed through the air, as if in slow motion, she fell from the sky. Body limp, eyes closed, she was out. Landing in a heap of robots, they began attacking her, then began thrashing hardly against the others, not allowing them to save her from her imminent doom.

Robin could be seen swooping from rooftop to rooftop, trying desperately to come to her aid. But, despite this, Slade's bots were attacking him also, one managing to grab hold of his cape, refusing to let go. Bo staff was used to knock it down, but to no effect. The robot simply dodged each attack, just as Slade would have.

Grunt of frustration echoed throughout the city as he screamed her name once again. No reply. Now, fighting more furiously than ever before, he jumped off the rooftop, standing back to back with the other three able Titans. The army of bots surrounded them, and just as they prepared to fight, retreated several feet, each exploding in a chain reaction.

All orbs widened in shock. Whatever happened no one knew, or at least not yet. As the smoke settled, Slade's outline could be viewed, causing the Boy Wonder to chase after him, wanting answers. The others though, ran towards the fallen alien.

Cyborg checked for a pulse, and found a weak one. Her eyelids fluttered weakly for a moment, as she opened her emerald pools. A wane smile formed on her visage, as lips were pressed together, not trying to find words. Tears formed in each eyes as they waited for the inevitable, not leaving their dying friend.

Feigned smiles painted their faces, Beast Boy assuring her it was to be okay, that help would arrive soon.

But they…they were the help. And though the lie helped, it hurt also. There was nothing for them to do. Even if the were to attempt to take her to a hospital, or the Tower's infirmary, she would slowly slip away before they arrived. So, they waited.

A boom was heard in the distance, apparently Slade's decoy exploding. Robin, costume in tatters, ran towards the small crowd, worry apparent even in his masked orbs.

Emerald orbs were glazed, staring into an abyss. Three Titans surrounded her, tears flowing down their cheeks like rivers. Robin pushed his way through the small crowd, masked eyes widening at the scene.
Crimson stained her clothing, creating a red pool around her. Shocked, not a word found its way to his tongue, as he kneeled towards her, cradling her head in his lap. Smiling, her mouth opened and closed a few times, and finally harsh lyrics found their way up her throat.

"I'm sorry."

Perplexed, he pulled her closer, planting his lips firmly against her forehead. Tears forced themselves into the corners of his eyes, but he suppressed them, refusing to allow them fall.

"For what?" A whisper, it was barely audible to the others as he lovingly stroked her orange hair.

Slender fingers found their way to his vest, landing on a rather large spot of gore, whose origins where from, of course, her.

A small chuckle radiated up his larynx, as he smiled down at her, ivories flashed beautifully. "It's okay."

Quietly he caressed her, rocking her slightly. Just as her dried lips mouthed an 'I love you', black consumed her vision, and she slipped into the darkness, allowing death to take over her.

Tears crashed down onto her, as a cracked, raspy voice replied. "I love you too."

Maybe I should hate you for this

Never did quite get there

REVIEW. Next chapter is gonna be about Raven. It will be placed around The End, and was inspired by Evanescence's "Missing", which is a really good song. Also, I've been inspired by Avril Lavigne's "Nobody's Fool". It reminds me SO much of Terra, and, yes I will have a chapter about her. Though, she won't be paired with anyone cuz I just hate her like that.