Raven led Starfire through the halls of the tower. She had shown her almost every important location. There was one, however, she didn't want Starfire to see yet. Now they were walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, which seemed to make Starfire a little uncomfortable. Raven opened the door to the roof and let Starfire walk out.
Starfire looked at Raven questioningly before lifting her feet off the ground and flying around the roof. Raven crossed her arms and leaned against the building. She had been letting Starfire explore the tower mostly on her own, but needed to make sure she didn't try to run off. She would give Starfire enough freedom for now, but needed to keep the girl on a tight leash for a while.
Starfire had flown around the roof for a few minutes before landing at the edge, where she sat down to watch the sun set. Raven sighed.
She didn't want to do this. Starfire was a good friend, but Raven had other things to do than babysit. This was something Robin would do, if she let him. She had told Robin to stay away from Starfire for a while. She didn't need him stressed out because of Starfire, but she really wished he would come back soon. Robin could be more patient with Starfire, which was something Raven wasn't good at unless she had something to do in the meantime. The only thing she could do in the meantime was keep an eye on Starfire and let her power build up.
It would take another couple of days before she would have enough power to look through Starfire's memories. She would have been able to sooner, but she had kept her mind connected to Starfire's for a while, which did drain some of her energy, but Starfire was finally relaxing on her own, and Raven was using less power.
Suddenly she heard the door open. It was Robin. Raven looked at him, silently asking if he found what he was looking for.
"It wasn't him."
That was all she needed, "Robin, your turn. I need to meditate. Don't say or do anything stupid. Starfire, Robin will be with you for now. I'll be back later," and with that, she left.
Starfire looked up as Robin walked to her. Raven had helped her not be angry at him, saying he was being inconsiderate, but he was right, and that she would help her get over it. She was told not to get angry by Robin's blunt words. She would try not to, but still. Robin just got on her nerves.
Robin hesitated before sitting next to her. He watched the sunset for a second before saying, "I'm sorry. I should have been more careful with what I was saying."
Starfire smiled a little, "It is fine. Raven told me you were just being a stupid boy."
Robin looked up and smiled, "Yeah."
"I also apologize. I should not have been angry with you for being correct. Raven has told me a few things, but I still do not remember you or any of the others."
"You don't need to apologize. Like Raven said, I was stupid," he decided to change the subject, "So, what do you think of the tower?"
Starfire smiled again, "I enjoy not being in that room. It is wonderful, being up here, in the sunlight again. It just feels better."
"That's good. Maybe we can talk Raven into letting you stay in your room again."
"My room?" Starfire asked. That was the room she wasn't allowed to see yet. Starfire hadn't asked about it as they walked by, even though she did see her name on the door.
"Yeah. You didn't see it yet?"
"No. We walked right past the rooms. Raven told me it was where everyone slept, and that was it. I didn't ask to see any of them."
"Well, do you want to? I would have to ask Raven first because she seems to have some very strict rules for both of us right now, but she might let us go see your room."
"I do not know. If Raven did not show me in the first place, I don't think she wanted me in there yet."
"Okay. Do you want to go back to the main room?"
Starfire looked confused for a second, not understanding the simple words, but said a simple, "Yes."
Beastboy was still playing a videogame in the main room. He didn't look up when they entered the room, focusing on beating the level. Raven and Cyborg were nowhere to be seen, "Hey dudes. What cha doing?" Beastboy asked.
"Nothing. Where's Cyborg?" Robin inquired.
"I think he went to wash his car, or he went to the bathroom, or he went out, or he went to get food, or-,"
"That's okay Beastboy. I was just wondering."
"Why? Do you need to talk to him? Hey Star, do you want to play? I could teach you. It's not that hard."
Starfire looked a little concerned, but why not. It would give her something to do, and get her away from Robin, "Sure. I will play. Robin, you can go find Cyborg. I do not mind."
"Sweet!" Beastboy said, setting up the second controller, "Raven wouldn't let me teach her before, so it's just me, Robin, and Cyborg who know how to play. Robin, do you want to play?" He asked, holding up the third controller.
"No thanks, Beastboy. I think I'll try to find Cyborg."
"Okay. Starfire, these are the controls," Beastboy was saying as Robin left.
Cyborg was looking over the tapes again. He was in the evidence room, sitting at one of the computers. He hadn't found anything new, but was getting a headache. The door slid open as Robin entered, "I knew I would find you in here. Why, is the real question."
Cyborg shut off the video before Robin could see, "Huh? Oh, yeah. I was just looking over a few things. How's Starfire?" When Robin didn't answer, he said, "Just be yourself. She liked you the first time around. Why not the second?"
"I don't-," he stopped midsentence as the alarm went off, and instead said, being Captain Obvious for a moment, "Trouble!"
As everyone entered the main room, the report was already up on the main screen. Beastboy still had the controller in his hand and was looking confused. Starfire was up, typing on the computer. She had already found the location and when she saw the others said, "It's Cinderblock."
Robin cast a glance at Raven, who just shrugged. Cyborg looked at both of them and whispered, "Did someone tell her how to do that the first time?"
Robin nodded before smiling inwardly. He had taught her to do that, years ago. It was when he and Cyborg were the only two who knew how to use most of the computers. It wouldn't be much use unless they all knew, so he taught the others. Beastboy never used it unless he absolutely had to, so it couldn't have been anyone else. She was beginning to remember. It wasn't much, but it was a start.
i was really bored so i decided to put this up now. That seems to be happening a lot.
other than studying for a test i have when i get back to school, or even starting a project due the day after, i just wat to write.
Tale of Two Cities isnt my kind of book. Anyone with me on that? I've read most so far, but i am 15 chapters behind now.
We finished the book on Friday, but i havent been reading. Thank god for sparknotes! Now i have a lot of work to do this week though.
So, now, i will prioritize. i will write and post a chapter a day as long as i read two chapters of that horrible book, read my history book, and get as much of that project done as i can, everyday.
Somebody shoot me. Please? I hate this, but it must be done.
Before i forget, i am in love with Greg Cipe's music. It's very soothing. He voices Beastboy in the show, for those that dont know, or care.
Also, please review. it makes me smile, and i might need it for the next week.
