Lifeline
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In A Heartbeat
An amberish skinned girl gazed up at the stars. Her hands around her knees, old memories clouded her mind.
"Starfire" She called. Her own name always made her think of her big brother Ryand'r. (YES people that is his real name I actually did some research on the teen titans and originally she does have a brother! And that's his name!) He'd loved her more than anything else in the world and she'd known it. She remembered the way she acquired the dear name.
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"KORIAND'R !!!!!! Koriand'r! Where are you, you over energetic, unpleasant, rude child!"
A dark red haired girl about 8 years old wearing a simple long orange skirt and a yellow loose shirt ran as fast as she could to the nearest tree. Taking deep breaths she collapsed under it.
"I need a new name. My name is beginning to sound irritating from all the times she yells it." She frowned. A shadow blocked the light of the two moons from her face, looking up she met with her brother's big dark purple eyes. He was smiling a big comical smile.
"How do you like Star fire?"
"Star Fire?"
"Yes" He smiled as he sat beside the girl.
"Why Star fire?"
"It is the English translation of it, and your eyes are as bright as the stars..... do you not like gazing at our stars?"
"Yes, I do"
"And Fire because your hair is like the fire" He tucked a loose strand under her ear.
"B'lani told me that only one of every 1000 Tamaranians have hair like mine."
"Yes it is true, very scarce people have your hair colour"
"Why?"
He smiled at her curiosity. If it'd been anyone else they would have told her to stop asking questions and easily grow tired of them but he never got tired of answering them. That was one of the things he admired most of his sister. She always asked questions, she always wondered.
"Because of our physiology"
"You mean our DNA?"
"Yes. Our DNA does not allow us to have that colour hair"
"Then why is mine this colour?"
"Because our mother had the same hair colour. You look much like her, of Blackfire and me you look the most like mother"
"Is that why Blackfire does not like me?"
"Do not be silly, she loves you it is just that....."
"Bother? Could you call me Star Fire from now on?"
"Of course, always Starfire"
The girl giggled as she rested her head against his arm. Both of them looking at the stars and moons happy although of the endless problems.
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She giggled again as she remembered.
'I always asked so many questions. Mistdar must have dreaded me; I never stopped asking her things. Never stopped wondering, and my brother always answered them. Oh brother, I will most probably be joining you soon. I wish you were here with me, so you could tell me what to do right now. I am so afraid for my friends'
She sighed one last time. She heard footsteps from behind her she turned to see who it was.
"Hey, it's just me"
"Hello Cyborg" She said, disguising the surprise in her voice. Cyborg didn't usually come to the rooftop without good reason.
"What are you doing here all by yourself?"
"Just thinking"
"Would you like me to leave?"
"No! Please do stay, if you wish"
He smiled coming to sit beside Starfire.
"So sup?"
"Uh? Oh right! Nothing in particular" She laughed at herself.
She was still completely thrown off every time somebody said "sup" she would never understand why earthlings had to come up with such confusing words for such a simple statement.
"What brings you to the roof Cyborg?"
"I dunno, I guess I just felt like getting some fresh air"
"Did you wish to be alone?"
"No! It's ok. I don't mind the company"
A comfortable silence settled between the friends. Not lasting too long after Cyborg remembered the newest gossip.
"Hey have you noticed Raven acting a bit.....off lately? It's like she's smiling more"
A secretive smile crept upon Starfire, she had indeed noticed. It had been her who'd advised the girl to smile more.
"Yes I have noticed. She seems.... happily calm"
"She sure is calm but she does seem kinda happy, I'm glad for her. Have you heard from that sphere thing lately?"
"Cardel? No, it had to go back to Tamaran, it is a command machine. It is used to bring and send messages from one place to another."
"Wow, pretty high tech stuff, but you seemed to treat it more like a pet"
"A pet? Well I suppose it is somewhat like a pet."
"Star, mind if I ask you a question?"
"No, please do" She stretched her legs, sitting flat on the floor with her legs crossed.
"Why do you like mustard? I mean I don't get it. Isn't it too strong for you?"
The emerald-eye girl didn't hold back her laughter. Truthfully she was expecting something more strong or heartbreaking even. But she definitely didn't see *that * coming.
Cyborg saw as his friend laugh for a bit realizing that this was the first time * he'd* ever made her laugh for something he said. Sure sometimes she laughed but it was because of him trying to kill Beast Boy.
"I suppose I just like the taste. It reminds me of a desert we have in my planet"
"If it tastes like mustard I know I don't want to try it"
"I do not know Cyborg, you may find it better than Beast Boy's tofu eggs" She joked. Making the titan break into laughter.
"THAT I won't believe!!"
His expression darkened as his eye got hold of the bruise in her arm. Gently he took her left arm and saw the dark spot. The same place where she always got her shots.
"This doesn't look good Star." He said worriedly.
"It will be fine. The medicine is quite strong. This is a natural side effect of the skin. We will just need to change the injection spot"
"How can you be so calm about it?"
"There is nothing I can do. So why complicate things further"
"Remember when I said you were too goddamn sweet? I was right"
Star smiled but quickly solemner.
"Cyborg do you truly believe I am too sweet and annoying?"
"No I don't mean it like that. I mean yeah your sweet, and your not annoying"
Starfire raised an eyebrow, doubting his "not annoying" comment. Hoping that the titanium body armoured guy would get the hint.
"You're NOT annoying, well sometimes your happy optimistic personality can annoy me a bit but....."
"See I am annoying!"
"NO your not! That's just me Star. I'm glad someone in the team isn't all sad and dull. I can't imagine how we'd get by without you..... I mean I would probably have killed Beast Boy by now or Raven would have killed us cause of our fighting."
Star's eyes grew sad with each word. 'Will that happen when I am gone?' She wondered.
"You know Cyborg, I have always considered you my brother. When I joined the team I felt like I had gained a family. And you have always been like a big brother to me, thank you"
Cyborg froze on the spot, he knew she was looking at him but he didn't dare look at her. His human eye started to water. His mind left him to go for another guilt trip. He called him her brother when he sometimes thought she was annoying and stupid. A brother, him. A half robot who sometimes dared to ignore her. He felt a pain in his chest.
"Don't thank me. I've never treated you like a sister, I'm sorry Star"
"But Cyborg you have, you may not realize it but you have. You have such a beautiful heart, and you have always looked after me. For that I will always be thankful"
A single thought passed his mind as he heard Starfire tell him why he was her brother.
'GET AWAY FAST! BEFORE YOU START CRYING!' His mind yelled. And he obeyed.
His hand squeezed her shoulder gently, and smiled at her, meaning to stand up as soon as possible. But before his brain could process what was going on he found himself placing gentle kiss on the girl's forehead. A shocked Starfire saw as he stood up and walked as fast as he could inside.
The emerald-eyed girl touched her forehead, recalling his gentle gesture. It had felt exactly like what her brother's kisses felt like warm, caring yet so different from what Robin's kissed felt like. She looked up to the sky, setting her eyes on the brightest star in the sky.
"A brother's kiss and another brother's memory" She whispered onto the night sky.
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"Fifteen"
"Five"
"Ten"
"Eight"
"Deal"
The red haired girl jumped happily at having reached a deal.
"Very well Raven, eight minutes inside the toy stuffed animal store and we will part"
"Not a minute more not a minute less Star."
"Oh yes, I am sure you do not wish to turn into tofu from being there too long correct?"
Raven half smirked and rolled her eyes. (She might be free to feel but she's still good ol Raven!)
"I think you might be hanging out with me a little too much. You're picking up sarcasm.....look Starfire" Called Raven as she pointed toward a store. The red haired girl turned to see the store Raven was pointing at.
"Glorious! Raven we found it!" Said Starfire happily snatching the cloaked girl's wrist and running toward the store. Raven rolled her eyes at the girl's excitement over a stuffed animals shop.
She still couldn't believe she had let Starfire convince her of coming with her to buy a "very cute" stuffed rabbit she'd seen in the store's window a few days ago.
Her emerald eyes searched through the many shelved animals in the store. While Raven hid herself deeper into her cloak. She reeeeaaally didn't want to be here, that was why Star only had eight minutes and counting to get the toy.
She tapped her foot impatiently as she saw the alien girl fly up and down the store. When an old lady approached the flying Starfire.
"Are you looking for something dear?" Asked an old lady with an apron. Star guessed she was the storeowner.
"Yes, I want to purchase the stuffed toy rabbit you were exhibiting a few days ago"
"Oh, the bunny. I think we ran out yesterday but let me check." Said the woman politely, walking to the backdoor.
Star's eyes saddened a bit, she really wanted that toy. Raven's expression softened as she placed a hand on her shoulder. Star smiled at her grateful for the support but it was now Raven's time to be sad. Seeing Starfire's eyes she remembered Star would only own the stuffed animal for a few months. IF there were still any, shouldn't she at least be able to have that happy moment?
The thought made Raven snatch her hand away and divert her gaze. It was too much for her to think about, she was sure that if she weren't wearing the crystal a shelf would most surely have exploded.
Just then the woman appeared, the cutest long white fur (Fake fur) long ears and cute face in her arms.
"You're in luck dear, this is out last one. I found it hidden under another pile"
The woman smiled and handed the toy to Starfire who proceeded by hugging it tightly.
"How much will it cost?" She asked sweetly.
"You're Starfire a teen titan. And you are Raven right?" Asked the woman smiling. She sat on her stool behind the counter.
Both girls nodded.
"It's a gift. You might not remember. But you saved me and my husband about a year ago. We were in a bank that was being robbed; the thief was pointing his gun at my head when your star bolt snatched the gun away from him. And later you made sure I was ok. Consider it a thank you present" The woman smiled warmly at the girls.
"Thank you very much" Said Starfire hugging the rabbit closer to her chest and to her heart"
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Starfire sat on a chair watching as Robin trained. Punching and kicking the bag with all his strength. Making a few extra moves than what was really needed knowing Starfire was watching him. Unfortunately for him he didn't estimate the kick's strength with the wall's distance ending up hitting the wall and falling.
The red haired girl rushed immediately to his side and after making sure he was unharmed she choked in giggles. Soon her laughter filled the training room and Robin who was still on the floor, his pride more damaged than his body followed her in laughter.
An evil idea occurred to the masked titan. He sat up, placing his hands along side Star's stomach. The girl stopped laughing wondering what he was up to. Then he slowly began to run his hands up and down her sides, knowing fully well she was ticklish there.
Sending the girl into more uncontrollable laughter. Starfire pulled herself away, trying to free from Robin's tight hold but failed. When she actually rolled him on top on her. Robin was now laughing with her, enjoying the knowledge that right now he could do whatever he wanted with her.
Therefore he continued tickling her.
"Say sorry" He said laughing.
"What (giggle) for?"
"Laughing at me!"
"I (giggle) am (giggle) sorry"
He stopped then, a huge grin on his face. Suddenly all time stopped, both realizing the intimate position they were in. Both Robin's legs spread on each side of her thighs, his upper body completely leaned on her. And his hands on each side of her waist. He blushed a deep shade of red, Star just giggled. Put her arms around his neck and kissed his lips.
When they parted Robin stood up Starfire floated in the air.
"Man, things have really been quiet lately" Robin took a towel and wrapped it around his neck while watching Starfire float close to the rooftop.
"It seems that since we defeated Slade, criminals have stopped doing crimes."
"It won't be for long Star, something tells me this is the calm before the storm"
"Hopefully the fighting will happen when I am still well" She whispered more to herself than to Robin, but his ears picked it up.
"We'll be fine if you don't fight Star, you just have to worry about getting better. We'll worry about the criminals."
"But Robin what good am I to the team if I cannot fight" She landed gracefully beside Robin.
"Star listen to me, you're part of this team even if you can't fight. You help us without fighting everyday, you smile when we need a friendly face. Or comfort us, you listen and you help, that's what a team is. Every member is crucial to the rest, all you have to worry about is getting better ok?"
"But Robin I!"
"I need you. I couldn't live without seeing your smile everyday. And if soon a time comes when you can't fight we'll be fine as long as we know you're here waiting for us"
He held her in a tight hug, hiding his face in her neck. Starfire held him back, Robin said it was ok if she didn't fight but she hated it. She hated feeling weak, feeling like she couldn't control anything.
But for him she had to try, for her friends. She couldn't leave them, and if this was the calm before the storm then so be it.
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Beast Boy sat on the couch in front of the huge screen TV switching channels. He stopped when he saw that one of his favourite movies was ending.
"Man I missed it!"
"Missed what?" Asked Cyborg as he sat beside the green titan.
"My all time fave movie. That's the end of it"
"Oh well let's see what's next"
Five minutes later Starfire and Robin arrived.
"What you guys watching?"
"The end of a movie, something's coming up next"
"Ok"
Both titans also sat on the couch watching the end of Beast Boy's movie. Just then Raven arrived. A book in her hands.
"Hello Raven" Greeted Starfire.
"Hi" She said and sat beside Starfire, a few feet away from Beast Boy.
Just then the movie ended, and the new one began.
"Hey I have never seen that one before!"
"Me neither"
The movie began by a whole highway blowing up, immediately catching the boys attention. As the movie progressed it switched to a romantic mood, and many deep-loving scenes. Raven would just roll her eyes and read her book every time a very mushy scene would appear though she would secretly look up behind the book to get a peak of the kiss. Robin would look at it mostly emotionless. Cyborg would look at something else if it got too mushy and Beast Boy just looked at something else.
Starfire on the other hand had her eyes glued to the TV at all times. Never before had she seen a romantic film, it was always action, adventure, horror. Sure there was usually some romance in there somewhere but this was a kissy, touchy, feely, loving words kind of movie. With of course enough action to prevent the boys from switching the channel.
By the end of the movie the guy was dead, the villain also dead and the girl alive mourning her soul mate's death. Beast Boy stood up and stretched.
"It was a good movie, to much romance though"
"Yeah"
"Good ending" Commented Raven quietly, no matter what anyone told her she still liked sad realistic endings.
"How bout you Star did you__" Robin's question was cut short when he saw the girl's tear stained face.
"Star you're crying" He pointed.
Starfire blinked, coming out of her dazed state. She touched her hand to her cheeks and felt the wetness.
"Yes, I believe I am" Her answer sounded so innocent and lost it made everyone stop dead on their tracks and stare at her.
"Star are you ok?" Asked Raven.
"Yes, I guess the movie brought back some memories. I had no idea they made such....beautiful movies"
"They're romance" Said Beast Boy.
"They are beautiful"
"Are you crying because of the movie?" Robin took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
"I, yes and no. The man in the movie reminded me of my older brother Ryand'r. He died somewhat like that; trying to protect the one he loved. Dying in her and my arms....she killed herself shortly after. It is not a pleasant memory"
"She actually killed herself for him?" Cyborg looked shocked.
"Yes, she was his wife. And she was my best friend, she could not live without him"
"Dude that's so sad"
Star nodded and wiped the remaining tears off her eyes, smiling again. Though of you looked close enough you could see it wasn't a real smile as much as an 'I have to be ok so I smile to show that I'm ok' smile.
"I'm beat, so I'll see ya all tomorrow." Said Cyborg.
"Yeah me too dude."
"I think I'll also go to my room"
Raven stood up but kept her eyes on Starfire. The blue-cloaked titan gave her friend a reassuring smile. She definitely wanted to know more about her brother. But she guessed Robin and her would want some alone time.
"Very well, good night to all of you"
An exchange of "Good night", "Night" "Don't let the bed bugs bite" was exchanged between them before the three titans disappeared into the hallway.
Starfire looked at Robin, he smiled down at her. Sitting beside her he slipped an arm around her shoulder gently pulling her to his chest. She gladly accepted the invitation, welcoming the warmth and comfort.
"Wanna talk about it?" Asked Robin running a lazy hand down her silky hair.
"Perhaps some other time. Please just hold me." She begged.
Sadness overwhelmed her heart. She wanted to cry but tears wouldn't come. So she stayed there in Robin's arms listening to his strong heartbeat. Gently she placed her hand on his chest wanting to feel his heart beating. Saying he was alive, beating to keep warm, beating to love. She closed her eyes letting his heartbeat lure her to sleep.
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Hey everyone! I actually did some research on the teen titans's background I found some pretty shocking info about Starfire. If your interested I can post the website next chapter, it's from the original comic book. Did you know Starfire has/suppose to have at least in the comic 2 HUSBANDS? All of them dead! I am still shocked. If you want the website just tell me and I'll post it, I promise.
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In A Heartbeat
An amberish skinned girl gazed up at the stars. Her hands around her knees, old memories clouded her mind.
"Starfire" She called. Her own name always made her think of her big brother Ryand'r. (YES people that is his real name I actually did some research on the teen titans and originally she does have a brother! And that's his name!) He'd loved her more than anything else in the world and she'd known it. She remembered the way she acquired the dear name.
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"KORIAND'R !!!!!! Koriand'r! Where are you, you over energetic, unpleasant, rude child!"
A dark red haired girl about 8 years old wearing a simple long orange skirt and a yellow loose shirt ran as fast as she could to the nearest tree. Taking deep breaths she collapsed under it.
"I need a new name. My name is beginning to sound irritating from all the times she yells it." She frowned. A shadow blocked the light of the two moons from her face, looking up she met with her brother's big dark purple eyes. He was smiling a big comical smile.
"How do you like Star fire?"
"Star Fire?"
"Yes" He smiled as he sat beside the girl.
"Why Star fire?"
"It is the English translation of it, and your eyes are as bright as the stars..... do you not like gazing at our stars?"
"Yes, I do"
"And Fire because your hair is like the fire" He tucked a loose strand under her ear.
"B'lani told me that only one of every 1000 Tamaranians have hair like mine."
"Yes it is true, very scarce people have your hair colour"
"Why?"
He smiled at her curiosity. If it'd been anyone else they would have told her to stop asking questions and easily grow tired of them but he never got tired of answering them. That was one of the things he admired most of his sister. She always asked questions, she always wondered.
"Because of our physiology"
"You mean our DNA?"
"Yes. Our DNA does not allow us to have that colour hair"
"Then why is mine this colour?"
"Because our mother had the same hair colour. You look much like her, of Blackfire and me you look the most like mother"
"Is that why Blackfire does not like me?"
"Do not be silly, she loves you it is just that....."
"Bother? Could you call me Star Fire from now on?"
"Of course, always Starfire"
The girl giggled as she rested her head against his arm. Both of them looking at the stars and moons happy although of the endless problems.
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She giggled again as she remembered.
'I always asked so many questions. Mistdar must have dreaded me; I never stopped asking her things. Never stopped wondering, and my brother always answered them. Oh brother, I will most probably be joining you soon. I wish you were here with me, so you could tell me what to do right now. I am so afraid for my friends'
She sighed one last time. She heard footsteps from behind her she turned to see who it was.
"Hey, it's just me"
"Hello Cyborg" She said, disguising the surprise in her voice. Cyborg didn't usually come to the rooftop without good reason.
"What are you doing here all by yourself?"
"Just thinking"
"Would you like me to leave?"
"No! Please do stay, if you wish"
He smiled coming to sit beside Starfire.
"So sup?"
"Uh? Oh right! Nothing in particular" She laughed at herself.
She was still completely thrown off every time somebody said "sup" she would never understand why earthlings had to come up with such confusing words for such a simple statement.
"What brings you to the roof Cyborg?"
"I dunno, I guess I just felt like getting some fresh air"
"Did you wish to be alone?"
"No! It's ok. I don't mind the company"
A comfortable silence settled between the friends. Not lasting too long after Cyborg remembered the newest gossip.
"Hey have you noticed Raven acting a bit.....off lately? It's like she's smiling more"
A secretive smile crept upon Starfire, she had indeed noticed. It had been her who'd advised the girl to smile more.
"Yes I have noticed. She seems.... happily calm"
"She sure is calm but she does seem kinda happy, I'm glad for her. Have you heard from that sphere thing lately?"
"Cardel? No, it had to go back to Tamaran, it is a command machine. It is used to bring and send messages from one place to another."
"Wow, pretty high tech stuff, but you seemed to treat it more like a pet"
"A pet? Well I suppose it is somewhat like a pet."
"Star, mind if I ask you a question?"
"No, please do" She stretched her legs, sitting flat on the floor with her legs crossed.
"Why do you like mustard? I mean I don't get it. Isn't it too strong for you?"
The emerald-eye girl didn't hold back her laughter. Truthfully she was expecting something more strong or heartbreaking even. But she definitely didn't see *that * coming.
Cyborg saw as his friend laugh for a bit realizing that this was the first time * he'd* ever made her laugh for something he said. Sure sometimes she laughed but it was because of him trying to kill Beast Boy.
"I suppose I just like the taste. It reminds me of a desert we have in my planet"
"If it tastes like mustard I know I don't want to try it"
"I do not know Cyborg, you may find it better than Beast Boy's tofu eggs" She joked. Making the titan break into laughter.
"THAT I won't believe!!"
His expression darkened as his eye got hold of the bruise in her arm. Gently he took her left arm and saw the dark spot. The same place where she always got her shots.
"This doesn't look good Star." He said worriedly.
"It will be fine. The medicine is quite strong. This is a natural side effect of the skin. We will just need to change the injection spot"
"How can you be so calm about it?"
"There is nothing I can do. So why complicate things further"
"Remember when I said you were too goddamn sweet? I was right"
Star smiled but quickly solemner.
"Cyborg do you truly believe I am too sweet and annoying?"
"No I don't mean it like that. I mean yeah your sweet, and your not annoying"
Starfire raised an eyebrow, doubting his "not annoying" comment. Hoping that the titanium body armoured guy would get the hint.
"You're NOT annoying, well sometimes your happy optimistic personality can annoy me a bit but....."
"See I am annoying!"
"NO your not! That's just me Star. I'm glad someone in the team isn't all sad and dull. I can't imagine how we'd get by without you..... I mean I would probably have killed Beast Boy by now or Raven would have killed us cause of our fighting."
Star's eyes grew sad with each word. 'Will that happen when I am gone?' She wondered.
"You know Cyborg, I have always considered you my brother. When I joined the team I felt like I had gained a family. And you have always been like a big brother to me, thank you"
Cyborg froze on the spot, he knew she was looking at him but he didn't dare look at her. His human eye started to water. His mind left him to go for another guilt trip. He called him her brother when he sometimes thought she was annoying and stupid. A brother, him. A half robot who sometimes dared to ignore her. He felt a pain in his chest.
"Don't thank me. I've never treated you like a sister, I'm sorry Star"
"But Cyborg you have, you may not realize it but you have. You have such a beautiful heart, and you have always looked after me. For that I will always be thankful"
A single thought passed his mind as he heard Starfire tell him why he was her brother.
'GET AWAY FAST! BEFORE YOU START CRYING!' His mind yelled. And he obeyed.
His hand squeezed her shoulder gently, and smiled at her, meaning to stand up as soon as possible. But before his brain could process what was going on he found himself placing gentle kiss on the girl's forehead. A shocked Starfire saw as he stood up and walked as fast as he could inside.
The emerald-eyed girl touched her forehead, recalling his gentle gesture. It had felt exactly like what her brother's kisses felt like warm, caring yet so different from what Robin's kissed felt like. She looked up to the sky, setting her eyes on the brightest star in the sky.
"A brother's kiss and another brother's memory" She whispered onto the night sky.
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"Fifteen"
"Five"
"Ten"
"Eight"
"Deal"
The red haired girl jumped happily at having reached a deal.
"Very well Raven, eight minutes inside the toy stuffed animal store and we will part"
"Not a minute more not a minute less Star."
"Oh yes, I am sure you do not wish to turn into tofu from being there too long correct?"
Raven half smirked and rolled her eyes. (She might be free to feel but she's still good ol Raven!)
"I think you might be hanging out with me a little too much. You're picking up sarcasm.....look Starfire" Called Raven as she pointed toward a store. The red haired girl turned to see the store Raven was pointing at.
"Glorious! Raven we found it!" Said Starfire happily snatching the cloaked girl's wrist and running toward the store. Raven rolled her eyes at the girl's excitement over a stuffed animals shop.
She still couldn't believe she had let Starfire convince her of coming with her to buy a "very cute" stuffed rabbit she'd seen in the store's window a few days ago.
Her emerald eyes searched through the many shelved animals in the store. While Raven hid herself deeper into her cloak. She reeeeaaally didn't want to be here, that was why Star only had eight minutes and counting to get the toy.
She tapped her foot impatiently as she saw the alien girl fly up and down the store. When an old lady approached the flying Starfire.
"Are you looking for something dear?" Asked an old lady with an apron. Star guessed she was the storeowner.
"Yes, I want to purchase the stuffed toy rabbit you were exhibiting a few days ago"
"Oh, the bunny. I think we ran out yesterday but let me check." Said the woman politely, walking to the backdoor.
Star's eyes saddened a bit, she really wanted that toy. Raven's expression softened as she placed a hand on her shoulder. Star smiled at her grateful for the support but it was now Raven's time to be sad. Seeing Starfire's eyes she remembered Star would only own the stuffed animal for a few months. IF there were still any, shouldn't she at least be able to have that happy moment?
The thought made Raven snatch her hand away and divert her gaze. It was too much for her to think about, she was sure that if she weren't wearing the crystal a shelf would most surely have exploded.
Just then the woman appeared, the cutest long white fur (Fake fur) long ears and cute face in her arms.
"You're in luck dear, this is out last one. I found it hidden under another pile"
The woman smiled and handed the toy to Starfire who proceeded by hugging it tightly.
"How much will it cost?" She asked sweetly.
"You're Starfire a teen titan. And you are Raven right?" Asked the woman smiling. She sat on her stool behind the counter.
Both girls nodded.
"It's a gift. You might not remember. But you saved me and my husband about a year ago. We were in a bank that was being robbed; the thief was pointing his gun at my head when your star bolt snatched the gun away from him. And later you made sure I was ok. Consider it a thank you present" The woman smiled warmly at the girls.
"Thank you very much" Said Starfire hugging the rabbit closer to her chest and to her heart"
~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ Beep, Beep ~^~^~^~^~^~^~
Starfire sat on a chair watching as Robin trained. Punching and kicking the bag with all his strength. Making a few extra moves than what was really needed knowing Starfire was watching him. Unfortunately for him he didn't estimate the kick's strength with the wall's distance ending up hitting the wall and falling.
The red haired girl rushed immediately to his side and after making sure he was unharmed she choked in giggles. Soon her laughter filled the training room and Robin who was still on the floor, his pride more damaged than his body followed her in laughter.
An evil idea occurred to the masked titan. He sat up, placing his hands along side Star's stomach. The girl stopped laughing wondering what he was up to. Then he slowly began to run his hands up and down her sides, knowing fully well she was ticklish there.
Sending the girl into more uncontrollable laughter. Starfire pulled herself away, trying to free from Robin's tight hold but failed. When she actually rolled him on top on her. Robin was now laughing with her, enjoying the knowledge that right now he could do whatever he wanted with her.
Therefore he continued tickling her.
"Say sorry" He said laughing.
"What (giggle) for?"
"Laughing at me!"
"I (giggle) am (giggle) sorry"
He stopped then, a huge grin on his face. Suddenly all time stopped, both realizing the intimate position they were in. Both Robin's legs spread on each side of her thighs, his upper body completely leaned on her. And his hands on each side of her waist. He blushed a deep shade of red, Star just giggled. Put her arms around his neck and kissed his lips.
When they parted Robin stood up Starfire floated in the air.
"Man, things have really been quiet lately" Robin took a towel and wrapped it around his neck while watching Starfire float close to the rooftop.
"It seems that since we defeated Slade, criminals have stopped doing crimes."
"It won't be for long Star, something tells me this is the calm before the storm"
"Hopefully the fighting will happen when I am still well" She whispered more to herself than to Robin, but his ears picked it up.
"We'll be fine if you don't fight Star, you just have to worry about getting better. We'll worry about the criminals."
"But Robin what good am I to the team if I cannot fight" She landed gracefully beside Robin.
"Star listen to me, you're part of this team even if you can't fight. You help us without fighting everyday, you smile when we need a friendly face. Or comfort us, you listen and you help, that's what a team is. Every member is crucial to the rest, all you have to worry about is getting better ok?"
"But Robin I!"
"I need you. I couldn't live without seeing your smile everyday. And if soon a time comes when you can't fight we'll be fine as long as we know you're here waiting for us"
He held her in a tight hug, hiding his face in her neck. Starfire held him back, Robin said it was ok if she didn't fight but she hated it. She hated feeling weak, feeling like she couldn't control anything.
But for him she had to try, for her friends. She couldn't leave them, and if this was the calm before the storm then so be it.
~^~^~^~^~^~^~ Beep, Beep, ~^~^~^~^~^~
Beast Boy sat on the couch in front of the huge screen TV switching channels. He stopped when he saw that one of his favourite movies was ending.
"Man I missed it!"
"Missed what?" Asked Cyborg as he sat beside the green titan.
"My all time fave movie. That's the end of it"
"Oh well let's see what's next"
Five minutes later Starfire and Robin arrived.
"What you guys watching?"
"The end of a movie, something's coming up next"
"Ok"
Both titans also sat on the couch watching the end of Beast Boy's movie. Just then Raven arrived. A book in her hands.
"Hello Raven" Greeted Starfire.
"Hi" She said and sat beside Starfire, a few feet away from Beast Boy.
Just then the movie ended, and the new one began.
"Hey I have never seen that one before!"
"Me neither"
The movie began by a whole highway blowing up, immediately catching the boys attention. As the movie progressed it switched to a romantic mood, and many deep-loving scenes. Raven would just roll her eyes and read her book every time a very mushy scene would appear though she would secretly look up behind the book to get a peak of the kiss. Robin would look at it mostly emotionless. Cyborg would look at something else if it got too mushy and Beast Boy just looked at something else.
Starfire on the other hand had her eyes glued to the TV at all times. Never before had she seen a romantic film, it was always action, adventure, horror. Sure there was usually some romance in there somewhere but this was a kissy, touchy, feely, loving words kind of movie. With of course enough action to prevent the boys from switching the channel.
By the end of the movie the guy was dead, the villain also dead and the girl alive mourning her soul mate's death. Beast Boy stood up and stretched.
"It was a good movie, to much romance though"
"Yeah"
"Good ending" Commented Raven quietly, no matter what anyone told her she still liked sad realistic endings.
"How bout you Star did you__" Robin's question was cut short when he saw the girl's tear stained face.
"Star you're crying" He pointed.
Starfire blinked, coming out of her dazed state. She touched her hand to her cheeks and felt the wetness.
"Yes, I believe I am" Her answer sounded so innocent and lost it made everyone stop dead on their tracks and stare at her.
"Star are you ok?" Asked Raven.
"Yes, I guess the movie brought back some memories. I had no idea they made such....beautiful movies"
"They're romance" Said Beast Boy.
"They are beautiful"
"Are you crying because of the movie?" Robin took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
"I, yes and no. The man in the movie reminded me of my older brother Ryand'r. He died somewhat like that; trying to protect the one he loved. Dying in her and my arms....she killed herself shortly after. It is not a pleasant memory"
"She actually killed herself for him?" Cyborg looked shocked.
"Yes, she was his wife. And she was my best friend, she could not live without him"
"Dude that's so sad"
Star nodded and wiped the remaining tears off her eyes, smiling again. Though of you looked close enough you could see it wasn't a real smile as much as an 'I have to be ok so I smile to show that I'm ok' smile.
"I'm beat, so I'll see ya all tomorrow." Said Cyborg.
"Yeah me too dude."
"I think I'll also go to my room"
Raven stood up but kept her eyes on Starfire. The blue-cloaked titan gave her friend a reassuring smile. She definitely wanted to know more about her brother. But she guessed Robin and her would want some alone time.
"Very well, good night to all of you"
An exchange of "Good night", "Night" "Don't let the bed bugs bite" was exchanged between them before the three titans disappeared into the hallway.
Starfire looked at Robin, he smiled down at her. Sitting beside her he slipped an arm around her shoulder gently pulling her to his chest. She gladly accepted the invitation, welcoming the warmth and comfort.
"Wanna talk about it?" Asked Robin running a lazy hand down her silky hair.
"Perhaps some other time. Please just hold me." She begged.
Sadness overwhelmed her heart. She wanted to cry but tears wouldn't come. So she stayed there in Robin's arms listening to his strong heartbeat. Gently she placed her hand on his chest wanting to feel his heart beating. Saying he was alive, beating to keep warm, beating to love. She closed her eyes letting his heartbeat lure her to sleep.
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Hey everyone! I actually did some research on the teen titans's background I found some pretty shocking info about Starfire. If your interested I can post the website next chapter, it's from the original comic book. Did you know Starfire has/suppose to have at least in the comic 2 HUSBANDS? All of them dead! I am still shocked. If you want the website just tell me and I'll post it, I promise.
Thank you for all your reviews, they mean a lot and are what keeps the chapters coming! The story won't be too long, I don't want to make it 15 chapters long, I'm actually hoping to finish it soon. Question? Concerns? Anything? Just drop me a line.
Here is a little something for you (I actually wanna know if you get it) Do you actually understand the "Beep~^~^~Beep~^~^~" I hope so. Tell me please if you want to know I'll tell ya! (^.^)
Keitorin Asthore: That is so cool!! Thank you for reviewing your sweet.... I haven't seen Terra yet so I can't really say anything (sniff) Thanks again!
StArObIn1: No she isn't going to die she's my favourite character too ^.^
Starfire Fan: Thank you for taking the time to tell me what happens. Maybe there is some Cyborg/ Raven in future seasons. I hope there's more Starfire! Thanks for the info!!
Nightling: Aww I like spoilers! Your talking to the girl who to choose a book reads the end first and the beginning second!
Rebekah: Thanks and here was more ^.^
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Thank you Everyone!
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