Chapter 10

Every dark night has its day

Starfire sat on the ship and looked at the window. She thought about the morning. Blackfire was dragged by her in chains to the Phantom Zone. Blackfire looked at her and anger. "I can't believe you are doing this to me. I am your sister."

Starfire turned and looked at her. "Yes you are my sister, you are my family. But so was Mother, Father, and Ryand'r. You showed them no mercy. You brutally murdered your family because they had something you wanted."

"You betrayed your people for a crown." Blackfire rolled her eyes. "You couldn't possibly understand. You were the favorite. Everything came to you so easily. You had abilities that I wasn't born with. You didn't have our parents turn their backs on you."

"They turned their backs on me because I was different. It took away my birthright and gave it to you, because I couldn't do what other tamaraneans could." Starfire looked at her sister. "That doesn't excuse the fact that you had them killed."

Blackfire rolled her eyes. "If you're going to send me in there, get it over with." Starfire nodded. She flew her sister over to the opening to the void. Starfire looked at or sister. "I love you still sister." Blackfire scoffed.

"Please!" She wrenched the chains from her and she jumped into the void. "Face it sister, you only did this because you don't have the strength to kill me." She said in the void, her voice echoing. Starfire landed.

Robin walked over and wrapped his arms around her. 'No sister. I am strong enough to let you live. I have the strength to forgive you.' A week has passed since the Titans returned home. Galfore wished them the best as they boarded the ship.

Starfire fell asleep again. She had been exhausted from the battle. She had stayed in her room on bed rest. Robin stayed by your side. He slept in a chair as she rested in her bed. Her eyes fluttered open. Robin smile warmly. "Hey, how are you feeling?"

"I am doing well. I still feel a little worn out still." Robin kissed her head. "How long have I slept? About 4 days. Galfore said that your body needed time to heal and to let you rest." She nodded.

"What injuries still remain? You have three broken ribs along with other injuries. Even with your quick healing you are to stay here." Starfire sighed, and nodded. "I am sorry for everything Robin. I never intended to place you in the others in danger. None of you deserved it."

She looked down. "I'm not sorry." She picked her head up. "I am not sorry that we helped you. We all went there knowing the danger. You are family. We weren't going to risk losing you again. We lost you once, never again."

Starfire smiled. "So about this anniversary. What is it?" Robin smiled. "It's something a couple celebrates. It's the night they celebrate the first day of they got together. We will have been together for one year next month."

Her eyes widened. "Wow. I didn't realize we were together so long. It's wonderful." Robin nodded. "What would we do? We can do whatever you want. We could go to a nice restaurant, or a movie, or a nice walk. Whatever you want." Robin said with a smile.

"Perhaps you should plan the day." Robin nodded. There was a knock and Raven walked in. "Time for another healing session." The both nodded. "I will be outside." Raven put her hand to Starfire's ribs.

"How is that? It feels much better thank you friend Raven. I have to say, you were amazing in your battle with Blackfire. The way you broke through her starbolt was amazing, especially with these injuries."

Starfire looked at Raven. "I had to make sure that my friends were safe. You are my family, and when you mess with my family, I get the protective." Raven chuckled. "There." She took her hand from Starfire's side.

"Thank you friend Raven". She nodded. "You can come in now." said Raven as she walked out of a room. He nodded and walked back in. "Hey, all healed?" Starfire nodded. "Raven said I'm healing nicely."

Robin nodded. "Robin, will you lay down with me?" Robin smiled and nodded. "Sure wait one sec." He walked to his room, changed, and grab his laptop. He walked back. "Here, I brought my laptop so we can watch movies."

Starfire smile. "Oh wonderful." They got into the bed. Robin wrapped his arms around her. "I'm not hugging you too tightly am I?" Starfire shook her head. "No, it's perfect." Robin smiled. He buried his face into her hair.

They fell asleep in each other's arms watching movies. Robin smiled when he opened his eyes. Starfire's hand was resting on his chest and her fiery hair was sprawled across his chest. Robin gently ran his fingers through her hair.

His eyes rested on her arm. Raven did her best to heal her but it left a scar. The scar on her arm was from when her gauntlet was broken into her skin. He looked at her as she slept. 'Starfire I have never met anyone tougher and stronger and yet sweet and loving is you. You're an amazing person. I'm proud to love you.'

She opened her eyes. "Morning. Why are you staring at me like that?" She asked. Robin shook his head with a smile. "I'm just thinking about how amazing you are." Starfire blushed. "I did have a question."

He looked at her. "What's up? Maybe we go for a walk? I have been stuck in the tower too long. And although I'm grateful for Flash's help, the energy is no longer enough. I need sunlight. Of course we can go out. You you just don't push yourself."

She nodded. "I promise." They got dressed and they headed out. Starfire shut her eyes as she felt the warm sun on her face. "How are you doing with everything? You have been through a lot the past few days."

"I am adjusting. There are things that I am struggling with. Blackfire being responsible for so much is still hard to wrap my head around. And yet despite it all she's done, I can't hate her. I love my sister still. I can't explain it." She said, looking at the ground.

"That's your compassion Star. And that's okay. She's your sister. It's only natural that you feel love for her." She picked up her head. "Sometimes I feel my compassion is what makes me weak." Robin took her hand.

"No, your compassion is what makes you you. If you didn't have your compassion than you would have abandoned Tamaran. And if you weren't you, then you would have executed Blackfire. And forget the many times I screwed up and almost cost myself you. I love you for who you are."

"Compassion and your badassery included." Starfire smiled. "Thank you. Always." They walk to the tower hand and hand. "Thank you for today it helped me with what I was feeling. I really feel better."

Robin smiled and nodded. "And I'm always here for you whatever you need." Starfire smiled and nodded. They walked into the common room and join their friends for breakfast. Starfire laughed as Beast Boy and Cyborg fought about breakfast Robin put his arm around her shoulders. 'This is how life should be.'