(AN) Well, thank you to Jeff for sending me an email about my fic. Now, I have a new bro to chat with about comics and anime. Much love for ya. I hope that this fic is holding its own as a worthwhile story. Well, here's to y'all. DEUCE!!!!
That guy lied to me on ebay. I do NOT own any charactors affiliated with DC Comics.
Chapter 6 Mount Up
Robin usually began his mornings with a light workout and a bowl of corn flakes. This morning, he decided to skip his workout and stay in bed for a bit. His thoughts were at peace for the moment and he didn't want to ruin the moment. For Tim Drake, his days were full of routine. He liked the occasional slack off now and then.
His rest was disturbed by his comlink in his room.
"Yes?", he answered, slighty annoyed.
"Robin", Green Lantern said. "Its ten in the morning. You gonna stay in bed all day?"
"Look" Robin began. "I haven't had any sleep in forever, Diana gets me up when I'm used to being done with patrol, and I've got a splitting headache. Cut me some slack."
"Do I have to call your guardian", Diana said coming over the comlink as well.
Robin's moment was officially ruined.
"All right, all right", Robin complained. "I'll be up in a few."
Robin crawled himself out of bed into his morning shower. He prayed that the comlink in the shower was busted. He finished then readied his uniform for the day. Halfway into getting dressed, the comlink buzzed again.
"Yes?", Robin said really annoyed.
"Robin?", Starfire's voice asked.
"Oh, hey Star", Robin said.
"How are you feeling on this new day?", she asked, with that cheerfullness again.
"Peachy", Robin answered.
"Well", Starfire began again. "I was wondering if perhaps you would enjoy a morning feast with me?"
The thought of a good breakfast was like a ray of light for Tim.
"Sounds great Star. In the recroom?"
"No", Starfire said. "Hawkgirl had said that she wanted to use it for something and it was not any of my business. So Diana had said that I should prepare grub and bring it to your room."
"Um" Robin stuttered. "I guess thats fine."
"Oh, wonderfull", Starfire said. "When shall you be ready for our meal?"
"I'm ready. You can come at any...."
There was a knock at his bedroom door.
"....time."
"Watchtower", Batman said.
"Superman here. What's the..."
"Nightwing and I will be arriving in ten minutes. I'm transmitting some data to the main computer. Be ready to open the hatch."
"Roger that", Superman said.
Superman flew off of the monitoring bridge and landed on the lower level of the control room. Diana had received Batman's signal and was already at the main computer downloading the information.
"Great Hera", Diana said as the data came on screen.
"That can't be right", Superman said.
"Well, Robin, is the morning feast satisfactory?", Starfire asked with a drop of jelly on her lower lip.
"Uh", Robin said, looking down at his second peanut butter and jelly sandwich. "It's not exactly bacon and eggs, but it'll do."
Starfire giggled as she finished her fourth sandwich. Her and Robin sat at the small table that all private quarters in the Watchtower contained. At the center of the table sat a partially eaten pyramid of PB and J.
"You made quite a few", Robin began. "Wasn't it hard with your arm still hurt?"
"Not at all", Starfire said. "Diana was more than willing to help."
Robin was really starting to miss the cave.
"Plus", Starfire continued. "The Flash had informed me that these sandwiches are suitable for anytime of the day. And since I enjoy their scrumptious flavor, I decided to begin my days with them from now on."
"Well", Robin began. "At least you have a good taste. Grape jelly is my favorite"
Starfire had finished another sandwich then stared down at the table.
"Robin", Starfire said.
"Yeah, what is it?"
"I...I remembered something today.It was vague, but it was there."
"What was it?", Robin said, paying full attention.
"When Diana was helping me with the peanut butter and jelly, we were laughing about many things. However, when I was laughing, I felt a sad feeling come over me. When Diana asked me if I was ok, she looked at me with a sad look that I know I had seen before."
Robin just looked and nodded as she went on
"I also remember the ship I was on. There was an old woman who was important to me. She use to look at me the same way Diana had looked at me. Oh Robin, something awful has happened. I just can't remember.
"Hey, Its ok now Star", Robin said with a more comforting tone. "Whatever might have happened or did happen, your with us now. We'll do all we can to help you and make sure nothing else happens to you."
Starfire looked up at Robin to find truth in what he had said.
"I promise", Robin said.
"I...I know that now I have new friends", she continued. "But what if I had old friends who were or still are in danger?"
Robin put his hand on her good forearm and stirred it gently.
"We'll figure it out", he said.
After a few moments of silence, the door buzzed again.
"Yeah, just a second", Robin said.
"I'll get it", Starfire said, her cheefullness back.
Starfire opened the door to greet whoever it was.
"Hello, how can I......"
Starfire was frozen in complete horror as a shadowed figure was standing in front of her.
"You must be Starfire", the deep voice of the shadow said.
Robin got up and headed to the door when he heard Batman's voice.
"Hey Batman", Robin said, standing behind Starfire, who was still frozen at the doorway. "Yeah, this is Starfire. Starfire this is....Starfire?"
"So how many of these camps are there?", Green Lantern asked.
Batman stood at the head of the conference table, in full business mode. Superman, Diana, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Nightwing and Robin all sat down hearing the report. He had briefed the Justice League in the findings of J'onn and Batgirl.
"Its not certain", Batman said. "What we do know is that Ra's has had these camps in operation for a number of years. There is a possibility that the radical growth of Metahuman activity in the past thirty years is primarily caused by Ra's Al Ghoul's organization."
"Where are J'onn and Batgirl now?", Robin asked.
Batman was silent for a moment before he answered.
"We lost the signal to the plane J'onn and Batgirl were in. J'onn has not contacted us yet."
The League were not exactly sure they heard him right.
"They were following the lead that they extracted from David Cain", Batman continued. "According to the tracking device, before it deactivated, they were last seen over Japanese airspace. Okinawa to be exact."
"Then we have to look for them", Hawkgirl said.
"Agreed", Batman said. "But, we know that Slade has an eye and ear on us. What isn't for certain is if he'll rettaliate for this. So, I propose we split the League into two groups."
The League members thought for a moment before Superman spoke up.
"I agree."
"Yeah", Greeen Lantern added. "We should be able to tactically cover more area that way."
Batman continued. "Unit 1 will consist of Superman, Nightwing, Hawkgirl and Green Lantern. Unit 2 consist of Wonder Woman, Flash, Robin and myself. Unit 1 will stay on the Watchtower and continue League monitoring duties. Unit 2 will track J'onn and Cassandra." Batman paused and activated the comlink in the control room. "Oracle."
Oracle's digitized voice came over the speakers. "Right. Ok League, I will monitor you during all of this. If Slade has an eye on all of you, so will I. I'll keep everyone in contact with eachother during Unit 2's operation."
"And", Batman added, "she will continue to monitor any of Unit 1's activities whenever a situation arises. Both teams will check in with her on a consistant bases. So, Oracle will from here on out, will be operation's coordinator until we shut Slade down."
John Stewert wasn't exactly confident with Batman's faith in Oracle, so he decided to say something about.
"Now hold on a second", GL said. "Oracle will coordinate ALL activity until Slade is neutralized?"
"Yes", Batman said. "Oracle can find his way into any and all computer systems on the planet."
"But how do you know this guy wasn't one of Slade's cronies before this all started?"
It took everything Nightwing and Robin had for not to say anything.
"Because", Batman simply said, "I trust him."
John Stewert knew little of the Oracle. No one did for that matter. All they know is that it takes a lot for Batman to openly admit to something as sacred as trust.
"Alright then", GL said, starting to agree.
"Unit 1 will be headed by Green Lantern, I'll head Unit 2", Batman said. "Unit 2 will depart for Okinawa in no later than thirty minutes."
The League broke from the conference room. Superman had motioned to Batman to stay for a minute.
"Batman", Superman said.
"Make it quick."
"What if Slade gets wind of this? You know he has most of the Meta criminal element working for him. How could the four of you fend of any...."
"We'll manage. Oracle has been monitoring all his communications for the past twenty four hours. So far, he's caught nothing over any frequency. So I'm guessing they're using telepaths to relay all messages from one to another regarding any our activities."
Superman gave a look of uncetainty. Batman knew the Kryptonian's body language like a book.
"Don't worry", Batman said. "I developed stasis field generators small enough to fit on all of our costumes. Plus, I've added a homing beacon to them."
After Batmans considered the problem solved, he began to walk out of the conference room only to be stopped by Superman's voice again.
"You think of everything, don't you", Superman smirked.
Batman stopped for a second at the entrence way.
"Yes."
Starfire was in the Watchtower's kitchen when everyone arrived after the meeting. She noticed the serious look strung out on everyone's faces. She noticed that only Superman and that scary guy was not with them. She saw that Diana, Flash and Robin were getting what Flash called the field rations, some where specially marked for him with a funny lighting bolt drawn on them.
"Is everything well", she asked to them.
"Starfire", Robin said going to stand next to her. "We have have to go away for a bit. Two of our friends are lost somewhere and we have to find them."
"That is awful", Starfire gasped. "What can I do to make myself helpful?"
"You'll stay up here with me, Hawkgirl, Superman and Nightwing", GL said. "Until this situation is dealt with, we can't do too much to help with your situation. We're sorry, kiddo."
Starfire smiled back at him. "It is fine. I have been enjoying my stay here and will remain patient and hope for the best for us all."
John Stewert put is hand on Starfire's head and ruffled her hair, which made her giggle.
"You're gonna be alright, Squirt."
With that, GL left the kitchen with Hawkgirl while the rest prepared for the mission.
"Um, Robin?", Starfire looked at him. "You will not stay up here?"
"Sorry Starfire", Robin said. "I'm part of the team headed down to Earth."
"Oh", she said looking sad.
"Hey", Robin said trying desperately to change the subject. "I want you to meet someone. He's like a brother to me.''
Robin walked Starfire over to Nightwing, who was looking for a diet soda in the fridge.
"Hey Nightwing", Robin said. "This is the girl found on that spaceship we told you about, Starfire."
"Oh", Nightwing said, cracking a can of diet grape soda. "Hello Starfire, I'm Nightwing."
"Hello", Starfire said cheering up. "You are Robin's brother?"
"No", Robin said quickly. "Nightwing and I are LIKE brothers."
"Oh, I see", Starfire said getting it. "Then I will spend time getting to know your like brother while your rescue your friends."
"Yeah sure", Nightwing belched his soda. "I'll keep you company till Robin gets back."
"Which hopefully won't be long", said Batman's voice coming from behind them.
Starfire almost wanted to scream as the Batman approached them.
"Hey Bats", Flash said gathering the rations for the mission. "You like chicken or beef?"
Batman just turned his head and stared at Flash who didn't miss a beat.
"Chicken it is", Flash said then carried his box to the hanger area.
Batman turned his attention back to his wards and the alien girl.
"Oracle has finished linking her system with the Watchtower's and the Cave's. She set up firewalls around the systems to slow Slade down from monitoring them."
"You expect Slade to retaliate don't you?", Diana asked coming behind him.
"Yes", Batman answered. "Thats why I left the more powerfull League members up here. Your coming with us in case a superstrength meta engages us."
"Is that all?", Diana smirked at Batman.
"So, your the alien girl they rescued from outside of Jupitor?", Batman turned to Starfire.
"Umm....", Starfire struggled to talk.
"Its ok", Diana said. "Batman is one of our allies. He will not harm you unless you harm him or anyone else first."
Diana walked to Starfire's side and put a hand on her shoulder.
"Plus", Diana continued. "He is the one who trained both Robin and Nightwing. They are two of the most honorable people I know and Batman is the one who disciplined honor into their lives."
Starfire looked over at Robin and Nightwing who nodded their heads simultaneously.
"Starfire", Batman said.
"Um...yes."
"I know that your having trouble remembering anything prior to your being here. When this is over, our friend J'onn will be able to help you. He is a telepath."
Starfire gave him a blank look.
"Telepaths are individuals who are capable to hear and see anything in our minds. J'onn can look into your's to and try to help you remember everything you have forgotten."
Starfire was now able to look past the scary presense of Batman and she started to see what was almost the same thing she saw in Robin.
"Th...thank you", she said.
Batman turned his attention to Robin.
"Be ready in ten minutes", Batman said then turned to Diana. "Lets go."
Before Diana left, she looked at Starfire. "We shall return soon, my young friend."
"Wait up for me", Nightwing said. He followed Batman and Diana out of the Kitchen. "I'll see you later Starfire."
"Farewell", Starfire answered.
Her and Robin were left in the kitchen, with Robin feeling slightly guilty for leaving Starfire at the Tower.
"Sorry about Batman, Star", Robin began. "I should have said something about his... effect on people."
"Oh, its really no trouble", Starfire said. "If you and Nightwing are like brothers, then The Batman must be like your father."
I've been lost for words before, but damn!, Robin thought.
"I guess so", Robin replied. "He taught me everything I know."
"Then he must be a completely wonderfull person", Starfire said with her eyes wide opened. "Because you are a wonderfull person yourself. I am glad you are my friend."
Starfire put herself in Robin's arms and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Please, promise me that you will return, unharmed", Starfire said.
"I..I may...get a little hurt", Robin blushed. "But I plan on making it back with the others as well."
"Then, I am glad", Starfire said as she hugged him some more.
"We are ready for departure", Flash said at the copilot of the Javelin 7.
"Copy", Batman said. "Watchtower, we're ready. Open the hatch."
"Roger", Hawkgirl said. "Opening hatch."
Robin sat in the rear seat of the Javelin 7, still thinking about the moment he just had with Starfire. Diana sat at the chair next to his, noticing his troubled look.
"Robin", Diana began. "Are you alright?"
"Um, yeah Diana", Robin said. "I'm just thinking about..everything thats happened."
After Diana gave a nod of understanding, Robin turned to look out of his window. When he did, he noticed Starfire standing next to Nightwing at the control room window. She had her hads folded in front of her chest, bidding him farewell with a mournfull look on her face.
He really didn't need to see that.
Robin also saw Nightwing giving them a thumbs up and ruffle Starfire's head, too. Her sad look was replaced by a smile and she looked back at the Javelin and waved her hand to Robin. Instead of Robin waving back, he put his hand on the window of the ship and stared back not feeling so great.
As Robin remained in that pose, he heard Batman say, "Launch".
Robin watched as Starfire and Nightwing flew out of site, only to be replaced by the infinity of space. Robin was still in the pose until he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"You'll see her again", Diana said.
Robin didn't even look back at Diana.
"I hope so."
That guy lied to me on ebay. I do NOT own any charactors affiliated with DC Comics.
Chapter 6 Mount Up
Robin usually began his mornings with a light workout and a bowl of corn flakes. This morning, he decided to skip his workout and stay in bed for a bit. His thoughts were at peace for the moment and he didn't want to ruin the moment. For Tim Drake, his days were full of routine. He liked the occasional slack off now and then.
His rest was disturbed by his comlink in his room.
"Yes?", he answered, slighty annoyed.
"Robin", Green Lantern said. "Its ten in the morning. You gonna stay in bed all day?"
"Look" Robin began. "I haven't had any sleep in forever, Diana gets me up when I'm used to being done with patrol, and I've got a splitting headache. Cut me some slack."
"Do I have to call your guardian", Diana said coming over the comlink as well.
Robin's moment was officially ruined.
"All right, all right", Robin complained. "I'll be up in a few."
Robin crawled himself out of bed into his morning shower. He prayed that the comlink in the shower was busted. He finished then readied his uniform for the day. Halfway into getting dressed, the comlink buzzed again.
"Yes?", Robin said really annoyed.
"Robin?", Starfire's voice asked.
"Oh, hey Star", Robin said.
"How are you feeling on this new day?", she asked, with that cheerfullness again.
"Peachy", Robin answered.
"Well", Starfire began again. "I was wondering if perhaps you would enjoy a morning feast with me?"
The thought of a good breakfast was like a ray of light for Tim.
"Sounds great Star. In the recroom?"
"No", Starfire said. "Hawkgirl had said that she wanted to use it for something and it was not any of my business. So Diana had said that I should prepare grub and bring it to your room."
"Um" Robin stuttered. "I guess thats fine."
"Oh, wonderfull", Starfire said. "When shall you be ready for our meal?"
"I'm ready. You can come at any...."
There was a knock at his bedroom door.
"....time."
"Watchtower", Batman said.
"Superman here. What's the..."
"Nightwing and I will be arriving in ten minutes. I'm transmitting some data to the main computer. Be ready to open the hatch."
"Roger that", Superman said.
Superman flew off of the monitoring bridge and landed on the lower level of the control room. Diana had received Batman's signal and was already at the main computer downloading the information.
"Great Hera", Diana said as the data came on screen.
"That can't be right", Superman said.
"Well, Robin, is the morning feast satisfactory?", Starfire asked with a drop of jelly on her lower lip.
"Uh", Robin said, looking down at his second peanut butter and jelly sandwich. "It's not exactly bacon and eggs, but it'll do."
Starfire giggled as she finished her fourth sandwich. Her and Robin sat at the small table that all private quarters in the Watchtower contained. At the center of the table sat a partially eaten pyramid of PB and J.
"You made quite a few", Robin began. "Wasn't it hard with your arm still hurt?"
"Not at all", Starfire said. "Diana was more than willing to help."
Robin was really starting to miss the cave.
"Plus", Starfire continued. "The Flash had informed me that these sandwiches are suitable for anytime of the day. And since I enjoy their scrumptious flavor, I decided to begin my days with them from now on."
"Well", Robin began. "At least you have a good taste. Grape jelly is my favorite"
Starfire had finished another sandwich then stared down at the table.
"Robin", Starfire said.
"Yeah, what is it?"
"I...I remembered something today.It was vague, but it was there."
"What was it?", Robin said, paying full attention.
"When Diana was helping me with the peanut butter and jelly, we were laughing about many things. However, when I was laughing, I felt a sad feeling come over me. When Diana asked me if I was ok, she looked at me with a sad look that I know I had seen before."
Robin just looked and nodded as she went on
"I also remember the ship I was on. There was an old woman who was important to me. She use to look at me the same way Diana had looked at me. Oh Robin, something awful has happened. I just can't remember.
"Hey, Its ok now Star", Robin said with a more comforting tone. "Whatever might have happened or did happen, your with us now. We'll do all we can to help you and make sure nothing else happens to you."
Starfire looked up at Robin to find truth in what he had said.
"I promise", Robin said.
"I...I know that now I have new friends", she continued. "But what if I had old friends who were or still are in danger?"
Robin put his hand on her good forearm and stirred it gently.
"We'll figure it out", he said.
After a few moments of silence, the door buzzed again.
"Yeah, just a second", Robin said.
"I'll get it", Starfire said, her cheefullness back.
Starfire opened the door to greet whoever it was.
"Hello, how can I......"
Starfire was frozen in complete horror as a shadowed figure was standing in front of her.
"You must be Starfire", the deep voice of the shadow said.
Robin got up and headed to the door when he heard Batman's voice.
"Hey Batman", Robin said, standing behind Starfire, who was still frozen at the doorway. "Yeah, this is Starfire. Starfire this is....Starfire?"
"So how many of these camps are there?", Green Lantern asked.
Batman stood at the head of the conference table, in full business mode. Superman, Diana, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Nightwing and Robin all sat down hearing the report. He had briefed the Justice League in the findings of J'onn and Batgirl.
"Its not certain", Batman said. "What we do know is that Ra's has had these camps in operation for a number of years. There is a possibility that the radical growth of Metahuman activity in the past thirty years is primarily caused by Ra's Al Ghoul's organization."
"Where are J'onn and Batgirl now?", Robin asked.
Batman was silent for a moment before he answered.
"We lost the signal to the plane J'onn and Batgirl were in. J'onn has not contacted us yet."
The League were not exactly sure they heard him right.
"They were following the lead that they extracted from David Cain", Batman continued. "According to the tracking device, before it deactivated, they were last seen over Japanese airspace. Okinawa to be exact."
"Then we have to look for them", Hawkgirl said.
"Agreed", Batman said. "But, we know that Slade has an eye and ear on us. What isn't for certain is if he'll rettaliate for this. So, I propose we split the League into two groups."
The League members thought for a moment before Superman spoke up.
"I agree."
"Yeah", Greeen Lantern added. "We should be able to tactically cover more area that way."
Batman continued. "Unit 1 will consist of Superman, Nightwing, Hawkgirl and Green Lantern. Unit 2 consist of Wonder Woman, Flash, Robin and myself. Unit 1 will stay on the Watchtower and continue League monitoring duties. Unit 2 will track J'onn and Cassandra." Batman paused and activated the comlink in the control room. "Oracle."
Oracle's digitized voice came over the speakers. "Right. Ok League, I will monitor you during all of this. If Slade has an eye on all of you, so will I. I'll keep everyone in contact with eachother during Unit 2's operation."
"And", Batman added, "she will continue to monitor any of Unit 1's activities whenever a situation arises. Both teams will check in with her on a consistant bases. So, Oracle will from here on out, will be operation's coordinator until we shut Slade down."
John Stewert wasn't exactly confident with Batman's faith in Oracle, so he decided to say something about.
"Now hold on a second", GL said. "Oracle will coordinate ALL activity until Slade is neutralized?"
"Yes", Batman said. "Oracle can find his way into any and all computer systems on the planet."
"But how do you know this guy wasn't one of Slade's cronies before this all started?"
It took everything Nightwing and Robin had for not to say anything.
"Because", Batman simply said, "I trust him."
John Stewert knew little of the Oracle. No one did for that matter. All they know is that it takes a lot for Batman to openly admit to something as sacred as trust.
"Alright then", GL said, starting to agree.
"Unit 1 will be headed by Green Lantern, I'll head Unit 2", Batman said. "Unit 2 will depart for Okinawa in no later than thirty minutes."
The League broke from the conference room. Superman had motioned to Batman to stay for a minute.
"Batman", Superman said.
"Make it quick."
"What if Slade gets wind of this? You know he has most of the Meta criminal element working for him. How could the four of you fend of any...."
"We'll manage. Oracle has been monitoring all his communications for the past twenty four hours. So far, he's caught nothing over any frequency. So I'm guessing they're using telepaths to relay all messages from one to another regarding any our activities."
Superman gave a look of uncetainty. Batman knew the Kryptonian's body language like a book.
"Don't worry", Batman said. "I developed stasis field generators small enough to fit on all of our costumes. Plus, I've added a homing beacon to them."
After Batmans considered the problem solved, he began to walk out of the conference room only to be stopped by Superman's voice again.
"You think of everything, don't you", Superman smirked.
Batman stopped for a second at the entrence way.
"Yes."
Starfire was in the Watchtower's kitchen when everyone arrived after the meeting. She noticed the serious look strung out on everyone's faces. She noticed that only Superman and that scary guy was not with them. She saw that Diana, Flash and Robin were getting what Flash called the field rations, some where specially marked for him with a funny lighting bolt drawn on them.
"Is everything well", she asked to them.
"Starfire", Robin said going to stand next to her. "We have have to go away for a bit. Two of our friends are lost somewhere and we have to find them."
"That is awful", Starfire gasped. "What can I do to make myself helpful?"
"You'll stay up here with me, Hawkgirl, Superman and Nightwing", GL said. "Until this situation is dealt with, we can't do too much to help with your situation. We're sorry, kiddo."
Starfire smiled back at him. "It is fine. I have been enjoying my stay here and will remain patient and hope for the best for us all."
John Stewert put is hand on Starfire's head and ruffled her hair, which made her giggle.
"You're gonna be alright, Squirt."
With that, GL left the kitchen with Hawkgirl while the rest prepared for the mission.
"Um, Robin?", Starfire looked at him. "You will not stay up here?"
"Sorry Starfire", Robin said. "I'm part of the team headed down to Earth."
"Oh", she said looking sad.
"Hey", Robin said trying desperately to change the subject. "I want you to meet someone. He's like a brother to me.''
Robin walked Starfire over to Nightwing, who was looking for a diet soda in the fridge.
"Hey Nightwing", Robin said. "This is the girl found on that spaceship we told you about, Starfire."
"Oh", Nightwing said, cracking a can of diet grape soda. "Hello Starfire, I'm Nightwing."
"Hello", Starfire said cheering up. "You are Robin's brother?"
"No", Robin said quickly. "Nightwing and I are LIKE brothers."
"Oh, I see", Starfire said getting it. "Then I will spend time getting to know your like brother while your rescue your friends."
"Yeah sure", Nightwing belched his soda. "I'll keep you company till Robin gets back."
"Which hopefully won't be long", said Batman's voice coming from behind them.
Starfire almost wanted to scream as the Batman approached them.
"Hey Bats", Flash said gathering the rations for the mission. "You like chicken or beef?"
Batman just turned his head and stared at Flash who didn't miss a beat.
"Chicken it is", Flash said then carried his box to the hanger area.
Batman turned his attention back to his wards and the alien girl.
"Oracle has finished linking her system with the Watchtower's and the Cave's. She set up firewalls around the systems to slow Slade down from monitoring them."
"You expect Slade to retaliate don't you?", Diana asked coming behind him.
"Yes", Batman answered. "Thats why I left the more powerfull League members up here. Your coming with us in case a superstrength meta engages us."
"Is that all?", Diana smirked at Batman.
"So, your the alien girl they rescued from outside of Jupitor?", Batman turned to Starfire.
"Umm....", Starfire struggled to talk.
"Its ok", Diana said. "Batman is one of our allies. He will not harm you unless you harm him or anyone else first."
Diana walked to Starfire's side and put a hand on her shoulder.
"Plus", Diana continued. "He is the one who trained both Robin and Nightwing. They are two of the most honorable people I know and Batman is the one who disciplined honor into their lives."
Starfire looked over at Robin and Nightwing who nodded their heads simultaneously.
"Starfire", Batman said.
"Um...yes."
"I know that your having trouble remembering anything prior to your being here. When this is over, our friend J'onn will be able to help you. He is a telepath."
Starfire gave him a blank look.
"Telepaths are individuals who are capable to hear and see anything in our minds. J'onn can look into your's to and try to help you remember everything you have forgotten."
Starfire was now able to look past the scary presense of Batman and she started to see what was almost the same thing she saw in Robin.
"Th...thank you", she said.
Batman turned his attention to Robin.
"Be ready in ten minutes", Batman said then turned to Diana. "Lets go."
Before Diana left, she looked at Starfire. "We shall return soon, my young friend."
"Wait up for me", Nightwing said. He followed Batman and Diana out of the Kitchen. "I'll see you later Starfire."
"Farewell", Starfire answered.
Her and Robin were left in the kitchen, with Robin feeling slightly guilty for leaving Starfire at the Tower.
"Sorry about Batman, Star", Robin began. "I should have said something about his... effect on people."
"Oh, its really no trouble", Starfire said. "If you and Nightwing are like brothers, then The Batman must be like your father."
I've been lost for words before, but damn!, Robin thought.
"I guess so", Robin replied. "He taught me everything I know."
"Then he must be a completely wonderfull person", Starfire said with her eyes wide opened. "Because you are a wonderfull person yourself. I am glad you are my friend."
Starfire put herself in Robin's arms and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Please, promise me that you will return, unharmed", Starfire said.
"I..I may...get a little hurt", Robin blushed. "But I plan on making it back with the others as well."
"Then, I am glad", Starfire said as she hugged him some more.
"We are ready for departure", Flash said at the copilot of the Javelin 7.
"Copy", Batman said. "Watchtower, we're ready. Open the hatch."
"Roger", Hawkgirl said. "Opening hatch."
Robin sat in the rear seat of the Javelin 7, still thinking about the moment he just had with Starfire. Diana sat at the chair next to his, noticing his troubled look.
"Robin", Diana began. "Are you alright?"
"Um, yeah Diana", Robin said. "I'm just thinking about..everything thats happened."
After Diana gave a nod of understanding, Robin turned to look out of his window. When he did, he noticed Starfire standing next to Nightwing at the control room window. She had her hads folded in front of her chest, bidding him farewell with a mournfull look on her face.
He really didn't need to see that.
Robin also saw Nightwing giving them a thumbs up and ruffle Starfire's head, too. Her sad look was replaced by a smile and she looked back at the Javelin and waved her hand to Robin. Instead of Robin waving back, he put his hand on the window of the ship and stared back not feeling so great.
As Robin remained in that pose, he heard Batman say, "Launch".
Robin watched as Starfire and Nightwing flew out of site, only to be replaced by the infinity of space. Robin was still in the pose until he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"You'll see her again", Diana said.
Robin didn't even look back at Diana.
"I hope so."