Prologue

The night was warm, the air sticky, and the moon was full, injecting its silvery light on the city below. Standing on top of a building, his body shadowed by moonlight, stood a caped figure holding the figure of a girl in his arms.

"Are you alright?" The voice of a young male emitted from the figure.

The girl nodded. "I am...Robin."

Robin leapt from the building, holding the girl in his arms. He flew, almost as gracefully as a bird into the back alleys of New York City. The girl clutched his shirt tightly, squeezing her eyes shut. He landed silently, and set the girl down in front of him. He nodded, turned sharply, and silently made his way in the opposite direction.

"Robin..." the girl began, reaching out for him, her eyes glazed over, shining in the silver sliver of moonlight emitting through the two buildings before them.

"Hush, Starfire. I'm fine. Go back to the base with the other Titans, where you belong."

"Why don't you come with me?"

Silence.

"Robin, what will become of you?" Starfire stuttered, looking away. Robin stopped.

"Batman was like a father to me. The one who killed him will pay."

Starfire's gaze returned to Robin. "Let us help you!" She belted out, trying her hardest to keep from springing forward. Robin gazed over his shoulder, and then continued walking. Starfire smiled. She knew him well. Slowly, she followed him into the night.