AN: Oops Did I leave a mean cliffy? Okay okay I'm here to update and fix the cliff hanger so you at least know what happened.. END AN:
"All clear," Batman whispered as the team relaxed. "Just don't" Batman started but was too late. Robin already had grabbed her forarm receiving a gasp from the entire room and weapons were drawn.
"Star are you okay?" Robin asked then froze as he saw her horror stricken face.
"Do not move or release my arm Robin or I fear you may be sentenced to death let us handle this." Starfire whispered nervously glancing back from Batman and Galfore who had quickly walked towards the two.
"We have only two options," Starfire whispered her voice shaking and a slight blush creeping on her cheeks.
"I shall handle this, I am sorry Batman he leaves me no choice." Galfore spoke gravely as he raised a spear, he took from a nearby guard, that he raised it into the air.
"You leave me no choice warrior of Earth," Galfore sighed as Batman stepped back.
Robin stared wide eyed looking quickly around at Starfire who refused to make eye contact, his team who looked confused, Raven who looked smug, Batman who shook his head, and Superman who was staying beside Batman ready to move if necessary and finally resting his eyes on the large man ready to spear his heart.
"Robin warrior of Earth, who saved Princess Koriand'r years ago when the Pisons invaded our beloved Tameran and murdered our strong King And'r and his beautiful, lethal Queen, wishes to use the Earthen custom of surprise in their announcement of Betrothal to her highness Princess of Tamaran and Warrior of Earth Koriand'r! A union between two planets has been approved by myself, the Grand Ruler, and our delegator and warrior from Earth who also saved the Princess, Batman the Dark Knight." Galfore boomed with his spear held high as the entire room bowed.
"Please Robin do not speak he is saving your life. Stay standing and do not move. I apologize." Starfire whispered blushing a deep red as she refused to still make eye contact with him. She bowed to one knee as Robin still held her forearm. Robin's face went so pale he was dizzy as he saw Batman glare darkly at him. Starfire stood up first as the rest of the room remained down on one knee.
"People of Tameran," Starfire spoke nervously.
"This is an outrage!" A Tamerian man screamed still on bended knee.
"It is not yours to judge!" Starfire snapped with Robin still attached.
"He is not of a proper,"
"IT IS NOT OF YOUR CONCERN! YOU DARE TO QUESTION ME?" Starfire roared.
"No your majesty of course not, my apologies." The man whispered angrily.
"There will be a time and a place to discuss matters such as these, now when The Citadel is about to destroy worlds, homes, families, and lives is not a time to question the leadership that is in place. It is a time to stand together and stand strong. Separated we will be destroyed Tameran is strongest when we fight as one unit, as one force with the strength of Xau'l the God who created this universe. Together we fight and together we shall be victorious!" Starfire shouted as the other Tamerans began chanting "And'r."
While the crowd seemed pleased and of one mind- Starfire, Galfore, and Batman ushered their group into a secluded room.
"Dude I just whoa! What just? DUDE! TEN BUCKS!" Beastboy exploded the second the door was closed. Starfire immediately freed Robin's grip from her arm and began pacing back and forth nervously while Robin just stared blankly his arm still extended now holding the air where her arm once was. Raven and Cyborg sighed as they handed Beastboy his money and Raven clamped his and Cyborg's mouth shut with her powers.
"Thanks to your actions we had no choice," Batman's anger snapped Robin back to reality.
"No choice is not correct we could have simply removed the arm that made contact with the Princess," Galfore stated simply as Robin unconsciously rubbed his arm.
"Please forgive my interruption, but could this possibly be the one distraction we needed to not have all the assassinations attempts on the Princess' life?" Superman asked.
"A helpful distraction it is, was it the best? I fear not. Because of Robin's," Starfire paused still refusing to look at Robin. "Urhm…announcement, he will not be permitted to carry a weapon of any kind and neither will I. My starbolts will be made useless by the cuff of Xau'l." Starfire sighed.
"Only for three days young Princess, and no harm will come to either of you." Galfore stated.
"Robin you must now act your part. In this act you will be saving Starfire's life." Superman stated gently.
"Robin, I…I am deeply and sincerely apologetic. I did mean to inform you of Tameranian customs. If you leave for Earth now you will not have to pretend to be, as I believe they call it, engaged." Starfire mumbled.
"Star or urhm Princess? I promised you I would not let them hurt you again and I meant it." Robin stated reaching for her hand but quickly stopping it in midair. "It is my fault this happened and if it is the best way to help keep you safe I'm glad I did it." Robin stated.
"Since you are to be married to me you are not to use my title but to simply call me Koriand'r. and Robin, I thank you."
"It is a mistake that will help," Superman whispered to Batman.
"So it seems," Batman sighed rubbing his head.
"Galfore, I fear I do not understand. What did you mean when you spoke Robin's title? Batman is the only hero I know of that was there the night of my parents death, there was no one else. No one but the small…boy." Starfire whispered her eyes growing wide.
"It is something we will not address right now we have more important things at hand." Batman said sternly as the room looked between Batman and Starfire confused.
"Of course," Starfire replied looking down.
"Batman is correct we have little time and I am certain the announcement of your…engagement? I believe the Princess said. Your engagement will reach the ears of many planets and we must make sure the story appears true. I will send guards for Robin's new attire and your cuff." Galfore stated.
"Dinner will be served soon and after that more communications will need to be started with Robin by your side," Batman sighed.
"Then we must make with the haste," Galfore exclaimed exiting the room leaving the room suddenly quiet and empty.
"Batman, I'm sorry." Robin sighed.
"This mistake may have saved her life. As much as I didn't want you here this plan may work best. But next time listen to me before you run after crazed emotions." Batman snapped back to his dark tone.
"I have to release them eventually," Raven sighed at Cyborg and Beastboy, eyes wide open in shock,
"Let them get it out before we need to get back out there," Robin sighed holding back a flinch as Raven's powers vaporated.
"ENGAGED!" Beastboy shouted.
"Moving a little fast there Romeo." Cyborg winked.
"ENGAGED?"
"What's next maybe a kiss?
"ENGAGED?"
"Look at those blushes you know you both" Cyborg joked then both is and Beastboy's voices froze as Robin pulled out several birdarangs.
"Robin you mustn't!" Starfire shouted grabbing his arms and placing herself in front of him her face dangerously close to his then quickly stepping back.
"After such an announcement the two must not launch any attack for three days to prove the planet will be lead into a time of peace." Batman smirked watching his young ward with amusement.
"Hand them to Batgirl." He ordered. Robin's face fell as he turned to look at his old partner who had remained oddly quiet since they arrived. Batgirl walked forwards taking Robin's birdarangs from his hands, belt, and hidden weapons.
"You haven't spoken in hours are you…"
"If I speak I will most likely be put to death on this planet I'll remain with your team and Batman. I won't let you down this time. I'm your friend Robin, this time I'll act like it. Starfire," Batgirl stated turning towards her. "I am sorry for how I acted, I didn't mean anything against you I was just afraid of losing my best friend please forgive me." She stated quickly walked away and handing Robin's gear to Batman and hiding as much as she could in her utility belt. Cyborg slung his arm around her giving her a small smile.
"So if I'm helping keep all of the assassins from killing Star, how do I keep them from killing us if I can't fight?"
"No matter what happens you must stand and let us defend you." Batman smirked.
"Don't worry we've got your back. Mess with one Titan," Cyborg smirked hugging Babs.
"You mess with us all." Beastboy finished.
"Let's go over rules," Batman sighed.
"Rules?" Beastboy asked.
"Rules Robin has to abide by so people think this engagement is real." Batman smiled darkly as Starfire blushed and looked away.
"Oh boy," Robin coughed, tugging at his collar.
"Well that is another possible ally for Tameran and possibly not,"Starfire sighed slumping down in her chair again letting her head rest in her hands. Robin had been standing behind her and gently rested one of his hands on her shoulders.
"It's not enough to face the Citadel." Batman stated. "We are running out of time."
"We have been up for 32 hours. We are slowly losing our members," Robin sighed looking behind him at the sleeping members of their team: Beastboy and Galfore. Robin didn't count Raven…yet…since her eyes had been drooping up and down but had yet to remain closed, but noticed she was too tired to push Beastboy off of her shoulder where he had fallen asleep. Batgirl and Cyborg had been whispering in the corner of the room for hours while Superman had been silent for hours leaning against the door, guarding it.
"We have gotten nowhere," Starfire sighed shaking her head.
"So what's out next move?" Batman asked.
"I fear I do not know."
"Perhaps after a few hours of rest we might be able to come up with new ideas." Superman suggested.
"Yes of course, guards!" Starfire said hitting a small button. Superman moved to the side as a few guards entered the room.
"Please escort the Grand Ruler to his chambers as well as the warriors of earth. Batgirl and Raven shall share the sleeping quarters to the left of my, um our sleeping chambers. Superman, Cyborg, and Beastboy the sleeping quarters to the right of m…our," Starfire corrected herself as everyone looked at her questioningly. "chambers. Batman shall be permitted to keep the chamber given to him by the King himself. See that everyone is escorted." Starfire snapped. The guards nodded and waited for Cyborg to pick up the sleeping Beastboy and he Raven, Batgirl, and Superman followed the armed guards. Five guards cautiously picked up the sleeping Grand Ruler and carried him out of the room.
"What um Star, what did you mean by "our" quarters?" Robin asked nervously. But Starfire only turned her chair back around towards the computer and placed her head in her hands.
"Let me cut to the chase. What she means is that on her planet it is expected that you two would already be having sex. If I find out you couldn't control your hormones and do anything I'll kill you both, personally." Batman threatened hiding his amusement as Robin froze in place, his complexion quickly shifting between a light pink blush and a sickly pale.
"They have placed us together in order to keep our union joyous as we embark on the rituals before marriage," Starfire muttered into her hands still not turning around.
"They, they." Robin stuttered as Batman walked towards him.
"Pull it together," Batman hissed motioning towards Starfire. Robin felt his body relax as he saw her. She still had her head hiding in her hands as she shook her head back and forth hunched over. "I'll guard outside." He said slipping outside the door and closing it behind him.
"Hey, hey" Robin sighed as he managed to make his wobbly knees walk over to the slumped over girl. He knelt down in front of her and placed his hands on her knees.
"No please just leave for bed. I shall remain here," Starfire whimpered. Robin smiled softly as he peeled her hands from her face and gently lifted her chin until her watery eyes met his.
"Robin please, everything is wrong. I am wrong. I have done nothing correctly. Everything is not wonderful." Starfire whispered as a stay tear ran down her cheek. Robin shook his head as he whipped the tear from her cheek.
"None of this is your fault. You are doing a great job."
"No I am not. No planet has officially sided with Tameran, you have no option but to live the lie of this union. Tameran and Earth are doomed if I cannot find a way to join the rulers minds into one answer, you have no weapons and you are wearing Tameraian clothes that you do not desire. I am alone with no one to help me fight the Citadel, and alone I shall lose." Starfire rambled so fast Robin barley caught it all as she stood up and raced for the door but Robin was faster a double back flip placed him between the trembling girl and the door as she was suddenly and surprisingly in his arms.
"Shh shhh shhh," Robin soothed holding her tightly pressed to his chest while he rubbed the back of her hair letting her sob into his chest.
"You listen to me," Robin ordered gently. "We will find a way to save Tameran and Earth. I am getting use to the clothes," Robin smiled as Starfire looked up at him. "They are quite breezy." He announced making her offer a small giggle. "And you are not alone. Do you hear me, you will not lose. We will win." He said sternly.
"What do you recommend I do? The only answer that comes to mind is to give them what they desire, me." Starfire's voice shook.
"Don't ever say that again. If you go behind my back and give them you I won't survive. I will give them me as a sacrifice if you do," Robin threatened.
"Robin, no!" Starfire gasped in horror.
"I won't if you won't." Robin promised.
"I shall not."
"Let's go to bed Star," Robin smiled nervously.
"You should regain your strength. I shall give you space and remain here begging for assistance from other worlds." Starfire turned to head back to the screen when Robin pulled her back into him.
"I'm the night owl, you are the sun girl. If anyone should be staying up it's me." Robin smirked.
"You would like to handle delegations with the Renocks from the Teklor region?" Starfire's eyes lit with delight.
"Uh…perhaps we should both regain our energy," Robin grinned as he slid his hand into hers and pulled her towards the door.
"The bed is large so you will not have to fear." She whispered into his hear causing him to laugh as they bumped into Batman's back.
"I'm telling you they left for the night." Batman snarled at two men dressed in black.
"Ah how nice of you to join us warrior from earth and princess of Tameran. You have made our search much easier. Now you die." The man snarled.
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