Lifeline
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"Dude do we really have to wear this?" Half muffled Beast Boy as he tried loosening the tie around his neck.
"It's a wedding what do you think?"
"It's not just a wedding, it's 'the' wedding" Corrected Robin while straightening his black tux.
"Yeah, yeah so Bruce Wayne is getting married big deal!"
"It is. I still can't believe it" The masked titan ran a hand through his hair.
He still couldn't believe it. A white envelope had arrived a few days ago the team had believed it to be anything from a bomb to fan mail but what they found was by far more shocking than any bomb. Robin took the invitation out of his pocket and read it for the fiftieth time.
You are invited to Bruce Wayne and Diana Themyscira's wedding, which will take place in Gotham city in the Bruce Wayne's mansion located forty-five minutes from the city.
(I used the name of the place she is from because I honestly couldn't find her last name)
Yes it was the right name; the right address the right directions. Batman was getting married. Robin chuckled silently to himself who would have thought.
"Rob stop staring at the damn paper already and what is taking the girls so long!" Yelled Cyborg. Just then two girls stepped into the lounge Robin was first to turn his mouth dropping at the sight of the two girls.
Beast boy followed and lastly Cyborg, soon the two girls had the three males staring at them with their mouths wide open. Raven was the first to grow uncomfortable, she really hated the dress and she meant 'really' but it was all part of that stupid deal with Starfire. The red haired girl had chosen Raven's dress just as Raven had chosen Star's dress. So now Raven was stuck wearing a pale pearly like with a little of blue 'white' dress and Starfire was wearing a dark blue dress.
At first Raven had thought of making her wear a black dress but she quickly dismissed the idea after realizing how cruel that would be.... The tower would be all black soon, too soon.
Robin wasted no time on walking toward Starfire and taking her hand with a wide smile. Star smiled back, grateful that she would be able to go to a party with her friends and Robin. Even if it was probably the last party she would be attending.
"You ladies look lovely" Commented Robin. Raven muffled a thank you while Star pecked Robin on the cheek.
"Yes you do, now LETS GO!" Cyborg walked toward the exit door. Beast Boy though stayed glued to the spot just staring at Raven. Raven noticed this and walked closer to him.
"Do I have something on my face?"
"No (ahem) no of course not it's just.... Umm that dress"
"Starfire picked it" She defended he couldn't possible believe she had picked this!
"The colour suits you... You look very pretty raven" He managed to say. Raven's cheeks coloured a light shade of red as she muffled another thank you. Beast Boy offered his arm to the girl, she smiled a little as she took Beast Boy's arm and walked to the exit after Cyborg. For a moment Starfire and Robin stayed there looking at each other.
"You really look beautiful Star"
"Thank you Robin. Tell me is this wedding alike to the ones I have seen on television?"
"Well yeah just this will be much fancier and it isn't a church"
Starfire's right eye widened just a bit, her head tilted a sign she was either confused or worried.
"Robin I fear I will not know what to do in the wedding" She confessed alarmed Robin chuckled lifting his hand he caressed Star's cheek lovingly.
"Don't worry Star, we'll be right beside you plus you won't be the only one. The bride is from an excluded area of earth and I bet she has less idea of what to do than you do"
Star chuckled lightly letting her nervousness slip away she placed her hand over Robin's which was on her cheek and gave it a light squeeze. They stayed like that just looking into each other's eyes for what felt like years.
'What will you do my love when I am not here? Will you remember me or will you grieve me forever? You look at me as if I was the only thing in the world. Sometimes you are still a little selfish, and careless I know it is because we are still so young ....but I love you all the same. I am so afraid to leave you, so afraid to let you go. But I must, must I not? Perhaps one day or maybe somehow I will be able to hear you tell me your vows to me...oh Robin... please forgive me' She thought bitterly, tears began to form in the back of her eyes threatening to spill at any moment.
Thankfully the dark haired sorceress showed up.
"You guys better get moving. I think Cyborg is ready to blow a fuse"
"Be right there" Called Robin as he tugged on Star's hand. She managed to give him a small smile stopping the tears. Soon both of them were out the door.
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The ceremony was beautiful; the mansion's backyard (which was as big as a stadium) was full of people. Everyone from the Justice League to half of Gothem city attended. The teen titans were 'special' enough to be seated in the first five rows giving them a very good view of the whole scene. Once the ceremony started everyone watched in awe as Diana princess of Themyscira walked toward an anxious looking Bruce Wayne.
It was hard to see who looked more nervous the bride or groom. They exchanged bows while looking into each other's eyes. By the time the ceremony ended they were both feeling bold enough to end their union with one long kiss. Everyone cheered and the happy couple exited.
Everyone left their seats and began walking toward the mansion, all but one single red haired girl who stayed seated. She closed her eyes, feeling the gentle breeze kissing her cheek. The wedding had been better than she'd expected. Even though she didn't know either of them she felt happy for them. She had never told anyone, but she truly loved weddings, she loved the thought of two souls coming together to start all over again.
"Hey Star you ok?" Asked Cyborg tapping on her shoulder.
"Yes, I am. Forgive me I was just thinking"
"Just don't hurt yourself ok?" She giggled softly.
"I will not." She looked around to find her friends walking closer to her. "Have you congratulated the couple yet?" She asked.
Robin took one look at the pile of people surrounding the couple and shook his head. "I don't wanna risk it, we might loose our heads in there" Beast Boy and Cyborg nodded.
"We'll see them inside anyways" Said Raven coming to sit beside Starfire the dark sorceress sensing the girl's sad aura.
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The soft melody played in the background mixed with the voices of hundreds of people. The teen titans sat on a table, eating.
"There's so many people here!" Said Beast Boy as he scanned the room once more.
"Tell me about it" Complained Raven who kept staring at the room. On the other hand Starfire had her elbows on the table and her head resting on her palms watching mesmerized the parade of beautiful dresses endless tuxes and pretty decorations. She felt like a child, exited because of how pretty it all looked, it reminded her of the time she had sneaked into the castle when she was little. She remembered the pretty colours and blinding lights of it all and she remembered wishing she could dance with them.
And now she was. The orchestra began playing again but this time several couples rose to the music. Robin smiled as he watched Starfire's expression. She looked like a child in Christmas Eve expecting the unexpected watching everything in awe. Suddenly he had an idea, standing up he took Star's hand startling her a little. But quickly relaxed after seeing his expression, tugging gently on her hand he pulled her up to the dance floor.
"Robin I do not know how to dance" She whispered frightened.
"Shh, don't worry just follow my lead" He whispered back.
He placed his hand on her waist and held her right hand firmly. Soon they were both dancing at a slow pace. Back at the table Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy watched as their friends danced.
"Hey Rae"
Raven diverted her eyes to Beast Boy. "What?"
"Do you umm, wanna dance?" Raven's eyebrow rose just a little bit as she seemed to consider the offer carefully. Silently she stood up; placing her hand on Beast boy's hand she led him to the dance floor. Somewhere in the dance floor they saw Cyborg dancing with a longhaired girl.
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Starfire breathed in the scents of roses. She gently caressed some of the petals with her hand her wondering lower, instantly jumping back after feeling a light pain on the tip of her finger.
"Careful they have thorns" Warned a calm feminine voice. Star turned around to find herself face to face with the bride herself.
"So I have discovered" Star smiled at the black haired woman who came to stand beside her. "You are the bride are you not?"
"Yes, and you are?"
"Starfire"
"Starfire.... it sounds familiar"
"I am part of the teen tee..."
"Teen titans, Robin's group"
The red haired girl nodded. A deep comfortable silence fell between the two before Diana's curiosity reached its level.
"You're an alien, where are you from?"
"A planet called Tamaran"
"Tamaran... I've been there before. Very beautiful, many political problems"
"Unfortunately yes." Star placed some strands back behind her ear and studied the bride carefully. "You look very...thoughtful and nervous" Diana's eyes widened a bit at her observation but after seeing the peaceful smile on the girl's lips she couldn't help but smile back.
"I guess I am" The black haired princess rested both arms against the rail while looking thoughtful.
"Everyone from the Justice League seems so solemn...this is not a real wedding is it?" Said Star quietly. Diana turned to see the girl more fully, amazed at her observation.
"How did you know?"
"I can see it in your eyes. You feel something for him, but....do not worry your act was perfectly done and I have not told anyone"
"There is a very powerful evil man, he's here. We have to make him believe Bruce and I are married for the plan to work."
Silence again reigned; Diana tried to digest what the red haired girl had just told her. "Bruce is telling Robin the situation as we speak, I was with him before that, he couldn't stop talking about you"
Star blushed lightly flattered that Robin would talk so much about her. Then concern filled her.
"Does that mean you will be requiring the Teen Titan's help?"
"I don't think so, perhaps the help of the shape shifter but no more"
Both women spotted the two gentlemen approaching them; Diana smiled at Bruce as he extended his hand toward her.
"Shall we go inside?" He asked.
"Yes, it was nice talking to you Starfire"
"Thank you and congratulations to the both of you"
"Thank you" Responded Bruce as he and Diana disappeared back into the ball. Robin and Starfire were left alone in the garden.
Star took Robin's hand in hers enjoying his warm touch.
"I talked to Bruce... this is all a scam"
"I know" She rested her head on Robin's shoulder, snuggling against him and seeking his warmth. He gladly wrapped his arm around her waist.
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"Did you talk to Robin?"
"Yes, he'll gladly provide assistance if needed"
"I talked to that girl...Starfire, I can see why Robin likes her so much she's smart. It'll be interesting to see where she will be in a few more years"
"Dead" He said coldly.
"Why do you sa..."
"She's dying, a strange illness is slowly killing her. She'll be dead in a couple of months"
Diana looked over toward the garden door they had just passed a sad expression on her face.
"Poor girl"
"There is nothing we can do"
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A week and a half later:
"Hahahaha, hihihihihihi, hahahahaha"
"Starfire STOP LAUGHING!"
"I'm hahaha sorry haha friend haha Raven! It is just so funny!"
"No it's not! I am wet to my heels, I hardly find that funny!" The sorceress removed a fish caught in her hood and returned it to the sea.
A minute later Starfire's oppressed giggled were heard.
"I suggest dear friend you find another way of 'practising to control your powers with emotions' so near the water"
Raven gave her the evil eye as she her friend's smile increased freakishly from trying not to laugh.
"Ok, now you freaking me out so just laugh" The red head covered her mouth with her hands as she tried her very best not to laugh too much. Raven had decided to practice controlling her powers with emotions that same morning. The boys had gone to visit Aqualad after he had called the day before asking for them to come so now the two girls were alone in the tower.
Star guessed that was probably the main reason why Raven had decided to try it out today, since there wasn't anyone to see her, beside her of course. As for Star the pass few days she had been becoming more and more weary. She was growing tired quite easily which was really making her upset because she felt like a porcelain doll, always frail and breakable.
"Raven I do not understand why you would want to do this, you have the crystal to help you after all"
"Yes but I have to learn to do without the crystal as well. The crystal is like a safety net, I'm trying to use it to help me tame my powers"
"I understand"
Raven floated back over ocean, Star watched from the safe ground. She rested her head on her hands as she saw her friend tried yet again. She felt dampness on her wrist but paid no attention to it, and then she felt something dripping. She placed her hands on her lap shocked to find red blood streaming down her arms. She watched terrified as the blood traveled down her arm, her hand was soaked.
She felt herself becoming dizzy so she took one long breath, her wrists felt burned and they were beginning to sting to no end. 'Calm down, it is just blood. It will all be all right. Just call raven, yes call Raven. But she is so far away she will not hear me. What am I going to do?' She thought panicked so she did the only thing she could think of.
"RAVEN!!!!! RAVEN! RAVEN!!" The sorceress heard a light sound of what sounded like her name; unconsciously her eyes fell upon the tower. She was able to see Starfire calling her with all her might. She quickly approached land and the sight she saw there scared her to no end. She saw her best friend holding her wrists as her blood painted the ground.
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Stafire woke up to a dim light at the side of her bed. Looking around she found Robin sleeping, his head pillowed by his arms. She felt her wrists sore, they weren't stinging like before but they still hurt. She lifted her right hand and saw thick bandages covering from below her elbow to the middle of her hand.
At the slight movement Robin came out of his light sleep to stare into deep emerald ones. Strangely for Starfire she found herself staring into grey- blue eyes instead of his usual mask.
"Hey" Said Starfire easily, using his common greeting phrase. But instead of answering he ran a hand down her cheek, his eyes lost and afraid. "Robin?" Again no answer, his hand moved to her hair. She cupped his cheek with a half bandaged hand he grasped it kissing it gently, afraid to hurt her.
"I almost lost you....so much blood....Cyborg, Cyborg had, he and Raven...."
"Shh" She cooed trying to calm him down. But he continued.
"Cyborg and Raven... they, there was almost no skin. The skin was so thin...so thin it... it broke I think. And...they had to, had to improvise. They said you will be all right but, you'll have to take very good care of them, your wrists that is."
One of Starfire's hands went around Robin's neck while the other pulled him toward her by the waist. He gently landed on her, his head pillowed on her chest. She placed both arms around him to comfort him and at the same time to comfort herself. She was so afraid, so scared.
She wanted to cry but she couldn't work u to courage to, she just wouldn't cry. Robin nuzzled his face against the soft fabric of Star's clothes, hearing her heartbeat. He wanted to scream, wanted to hold her and hide her from the world forever. He had almost lost her today, there had been so much blood everywhere.
When Raven called them in the communicator she actually looked horrified, no she looked terrified. They had never seen Raven like that, willingly showing such fear in her eyes; When they'd gotten there and had seen the gravity of the situation they themselves where afraid. There was so much blood all over, Raven said she had been able to close the wounds from one arm but the other was still bleeding. Cyborg had had to use all his medical expertise to try to come up with something to help the wounds close.
He had never been so terrified in his entire life. He held her to him as tightly as he could just holding her. And Starfire held him back with all her will, using him as her lifeline. She hid her face in his hair while her hands continued offering silent support to the boy in her arms.
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Raven sat on the ceiling watching the sunset but instead of been in her usual meditation position she was on the floor hugging her knees to her chest while watching the sun set. Her brain working its hardest to make sense of all that had happened within the past 24 hours. She knew Robin as now with Starfire so she was safe. But she couldn't get the picture of Star's blood dripping from her arms out of her head.
She clenched on the crystal hanging from her neck once more. Again she was sure that if she removed it the whole ocean would probably come crashing down on her. But that was just it, she could cry freely now, the worst thing that could happen if she did was that probably a light bulb explode somewhere but nothing more. But yet she couldn't cry, the tears would come and she felt horrible because of it, she wasn't sure she was even able to cry for her dying friend.
"I can't handle it after all." She told the emptiness.
"Yes you can" The sudden voice caused Raven to turn around, she wasn't too surprised to find the green shape shifter approaching.
"You 're the strongest one of all of us"
"Beast Boy"
"No Rae you really ARE. Anyone would get freaked out after seeing so much blood, especially coming from Star....you don't have to feel weird or guilty. I never thought it would be so...serious ya know. Like so painful, it was horrible to watch her bleeding."
The green titan sat dangerously close to Raven, their shoulder almost touching. Raven nodded she kept her gaze down. Slowly she reached for the gloved hand on the ground and held it. Beast Boy's eyes widened in shock but he soon relaxed as he watched Raven intertwine their fingers. Their eyes met and remained lock, her purple eyes staring into pretty green eyes (I swear Beast Boy has the prettiest eyes out of all the titans (o.o)
"Thanks Beast Boy" He tightened his grip, squeezing her hand gently.
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Robin walked through the crowded city streets looking at the endless shops. There were flowers everywhere; it was 'flower season' so almost every shop was selling flowers.
"Hey Robin, look at that" Said Cyborg as he pointed to a small flower shop.
"A flower shop?"
"I mean look at the flowers"
Robin searched blankly for his target but there were at least 10 different bouquets in the direction his friend was pointed to.
"Which one?"
"That one! Just come" With that the half mechanic titan crossed the street heading directly to the shop. Robin followed him, wondering what Cyborg had in mind. He stopped in front of a beautiful bouquet that contained roses, lilies, and a few other flowers but most importantly it had Jasmines, one of Starfire's favourite flowers.
"It's really nice, but Cy I didn't know you were into flowers." teased the masked titan.
"Not for me you idiot, for Star"
Robin stared at the flowers with new eyes. They were perfect for her, the colours the variety and the jasmines, they smelled wonderful he was sure she would love them.
"Yeah they're perfect for her."
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Starfire jumped as she felt a strong arm slide around her shoulders but soon relaxed after seeing the arm's owner. She giggled as he kissed her cheek lovingly.
"Robin, I had been looking for you"
"Sorry, I was with Cy"
"That is all right, did you have fun?"
"Without you? Never" He teased as he slid his other arm around her, holding the large bouquet or flowers in front of her. Star's eyes widened as she scanned the gift completely in shock. She met Robin's masked eyes a look of pure childish delight in her face.
"For me?" She asked still in shock. Never had anyone given her such a gift it was completely unexpected.
"I sure ain't in love with anyone else...Cyborg found them, we thought they were perfect for you" Star smiled widely as she took the flowers and held them close to her, inhaling their aromatic scent. Her nose picked up a familiar scent, jasmines; she looked down to find the peculiar small white flowers. She breathed in the scent once more she loved the small flowers. As she looked up she kneeled on the couch meaning to give Robin a bear hug while been careful not to crush the flowers.
The sudden movement made her head spin, feeling very dizzy as she clinged to him. Robin must have known it for he steadied her in his arms. She was so weak, she still hadn't recovered from the all the blood she'd lost two weeks ago. And they doubted she ever would, she grew tires very easily and had strictly forbidden to walk, run or do anything tiring. Though she was allowed to float. Her friends kept constant guard on her, she couldn't remember the last time she had been alone for an instant during the day.
At night either Robin or her would slip into one of their rooms and sleep. Lately it had become hard to fall asleep even with Robin holding her, things were growing worse but she kept smiling in the day.
"Thank you so much Robin, they are beautiful." Her eyes shined with happiness and surprise, he smiled while pecking her gently on the lips though Starfire had no plans of keeping it a 'peck' on the lips and she hungrily kissed him back, causing a rush of heat to go through both their bodies, their mouths pressing against the other's as Robin held her tighter, always tightly. When they stopped both took a long breath.
"That was the best thank you ever"
"I could give you more 'thank you' if you want"
"Umm, how do I say no to loveliest woman on earth?"
She smiled as she kissed his lips one more time. Teasing him with small pecks before he grew tired and kissed her back. Suddenly Star pushed back making Robin stare at her questiongly.
"The flowers, I must put them in water!" He nodded until he realized that the action would mean letting go of her but he reluctantly helped her stand on her feet.
"I'll help you"
Robin and Starfire walked and floated to the kitchen where Star committed to the task of finding at least four different vases and put a few flowers in each of them. Robin watched her carefully, wondering what she was up to.
"Star why so many vases?"
"One for your room, one for the living room, one for my room, and one for each of our friends. This way everyone has flowers and the tower looks much more cheerful"
He smiled, realizing how right she was. The tower did seem...darker now a- days, mostly because the jumpy cheery Starfire was confined to cushiony places where she could rest. Also the paleness of her skin was cause for worry to anyone in the tower, a constant reminder she didn't have much longer.
"My Star, always thinking about everyone else but herself"
"But I do think about myself Robin, just not now. Plus you seem to occupy my mind the most!"
"Oh really?" She nodded but continued fixing the flowers. Robin chuckled at the excitement of the girl. He took a jasmine flower into his hand while studying it carefully. He looked at Star who was completely consumed in her task of arranging the flowers into the vases. He slipped the tiny flower above Star's ear in her hair. Star looked at Robin curiously, he smiled as he adjusted the flower.
"A flower for the lady's hair" He said simply. She touched her hair and smiled brightly at him.
"A kiss for the gallant prince, my love"
The flowers were temporally forgotten as heated kisses were exchanged.
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Chapter DONE!!!! Yeii, all done. Sorry for taking so long but inspiration comes rather slowly especially when you have homework school and chores.
Think it was too fluffy? Well I'm sorry but I like fluffy things. If you hate me for making Bruce and Diana's wedding a scam then I'm very sorry but after seeing a few episodes I've concluded it would take A LOT of work for those two to hook up but then again who knows. Next chapter will be very angsty.
A few chapters ago (I'm sorry I forgot about posting this last chapter please forgive me) I was asked how old they all were and after thinking hard about it I've concluded the following.
Robin: 17 and a half. Star: 17 Cyborg: 18 (in the first season we see Cyborg been able to drive while the other titans can't. In North America you need to be at least 16 years old to be able to drive so that tells us that he's older than the rest.) Raven:18 (just turned ok!) Beast Boy: 17.
In Teen titans we have to have in mind something. Who in their right or wrong minds would send a bunch of 14 year olds to a tower and let them live by THEMSELVES! Especially if their money bag is Bruce Wayne (Aka Batman (duh)) Mr. Responsibility! So we can assume that in the series they are at least 15-16. ^.^
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"Dude do we really have to wear this?" Half muffled Beast Boy as he tried loosening the tie around his neck.
"It's a wedding what do you think?"
"It's not just a wedding, it's 'the' wedding" Corrected Robin while straightening his black tux.
"Yeah, yeah so Bruce Wayne is getting married big deal!"
"It is. I still can't believe it" The masked titan ran a hand through his hair.
He still couldn't believe it. A white envelope had arrived a few days ago the team had believed it to be anything from a bomb to fan mail but what they found was by far more shocking than any bomb. Robin took the invitation out of his pocket and read it for the fiftieth time.
You are invited to Bruce Wayne and Diana Themyscira's wedding, which will take place in Gotham city in the Bruce Wayne's mansion located forty-five minutes from the city.
(I used the name of the place she is from because I honestly couldn't find her last name)
Yes it was the right name; the right address the right directions. Batman was getting married. Robin chuckled silently to himself who would have thought.
"Rob stop staring at the damn paper already and what is taking the girls so long!" Yelled Cyborg. Just then two girls stepped into the lounge Robin was first to turn his mouth dropping at the sight of the two girls.
Beast boy followed and lastly Cyborg, soon the two girls had the three males staring at them with their mouths wide open. Raven was the first to grow uncomfortable, she really hated the dress and she meant 'really' but it was all part of that stupid deal with Starfire. The red haired girl had chosen Raven's dress just as Raven had chosen Star's dress. So now Raven was stuck wearing a pale pearly like with a little of blue 'white' dress and Starfire was wearing a dark blue dress.
At first Raven had thought of making her wear a black dress but she quickly dismissed the idea after realizing how cruel that would be.... The tower would be all black soon, too soon.
Robin wasted no time on walking toward Starfire and taking her hand with a wide smile. Star smiled back, grateful that she would be able to go to a party with her friends and Robin. Even if it was probably the last party she would be attending.
"You ladies look lovely" Commented Robin. Raven muffled a thank you while Star pecked Robin on the cheek.
"Yes you do, now LETS GO!" Cyborg walked toward the exit door. Beast Boy though stayed glued to the spot just staring at Raven. Raven noticed this and walked closer to him.
"Do I have something on my face?"
"No (ahem) no of course not it's just.... Umm that dress"
"Starfire picked it" She defended he couldn't possible believe she had picked this!
"The colour suits you... You look very pretty raven" He managed to say. Raven's cheeks coloured a light shade of red as she muffled another thank you. Beast Boy offered his arm to the girl, she smiled a little as she took Beast Boy's arm and walked to the exit after Cyborg. For a moment Starfire and Robin stayed there looking at each other.
"You really look beautiful Star"
"Thank you Robin. Tell me is this wedding alike to the ones I have seen on television?"
"Well yeah just this will be much fancier and it isn't a church"
Starfire's right eye widened just a bit, her head tilted a sign she was either confused or worried.
"Robin I fear I will not know what to do in the wedding" She confessed alarmed Robin chuckled lifting his hand he caressed Star's cheek lovingly.
"Don't worry Star, we'll be right beside you plus you won't be the only one. The bride is from an excluded area of earth and I bet she has less idea of what to do than you do"
Star chuckled lightly letting her nervousness slip away she placed her hand over Robin's which was on her cheek and gave it a light squeeze. They stayed like that just looking into each other's eyes for what felt like years.
'What will you do my love when I am not here? Will you remember me or will you grieve me forever? You look at me as if I was the only thing in the world. Sometimes you are still a little selfish, and careless I know it is because we are still so young ....but I love you all the same. I am so afraid to leave you, so afraid to let you go. But I must, must I not? Perhaps one day or maybe somehow I will be able to hear you tell me your vows to me...oh Robin... please forgive me' She thought bitterly, tears began to form in the back of her eyes threatening to spill at any moment.
Thankfully the dark haired sorceress showed up.
"You guys better get moving. I think Cyborg is ready to blow a fuse"
"Be right there" Called Robin as he tugged on Star's hand. She managed to give him a small smile stopping the tears. Soon both of them were out the door.
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The ceremony was beautiful; the mansion's backyard (which was as big as a stadium) was full of people. Everyone from the Justice League to half of Gothem city attended. The teen titans were 'special' enough to be seated in the first five rows giving them a very good view of the whole scene. Once the ceremony started everyone watched in awe as Diana princess of Themyscira walked toward an anxious looking Bruce Wayne.
It was hard to see who looked more nervous the bride or groom. They exchanged bows while looking into each other's eyes. By the time the ceremony ended they were both feeling bold enough to end their union with one long kiss. Everyone cheered and the happy couple exited.
Everyone left their seats and began walking toward the mansion, all but one single red haired girl who stayed seated. She closed her eyes, feeling the gentle breeze kissing her cheek. The wedding had been better than she'd expected. Even though she didn't know either of them she felt happy for them. She had never told anyone, but she truly loved weddings, she loved the thought of two souls coming together to start all over again.
"Hey Star you ok?" Asked Cyborg tapping on her shoulder.
"Yes, I am. Forgive me I was just thinking"
"Just don't hurt yourself ok?" She giggled softly.
"I will not." She looked around to find her friends walking closer to her. "Have you congratulated the couple yet?" She asked.
Robin took one look at the pile of people surrounding the couple and shook his head. "I don't wanna risk it, we might loose our heads in there" Beast Boy and Cyborg nodded.
"We'll see them inside anyways" Said Raven coming to sit beside Starfire the dark sorceress sensing the girl's sad aura.
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The soft melody played in the background mixed with the voices of hundreds of people. The teen titans sat on a table, eating.
"There's so many people here!" Said Beast Boy as he scanned the room once more.
"Tell me about it" Complained Raven who kept staring at the room. On the other hand Starfire had her elbows on the table and her head resting on her palms watching mesmerized the parade of beautiful dresses endless tuxes and pretty decorations. She felt like a child, exited because of how pretty it all looked, it reminded her of the time she had sneaked into the castle when she was little. She remembered the pretty colours and blinding lights of it all and she remembered wishing she could dance with them.
And now she was. The orchestra began playing again but this time several couples rose to the music. Robin smiled as he watched Starfire's expression. She looked like a child in Christmas Eve expecting the unexpected watching everything in awe. Suddenly he had an idea, standing up he took Star's hand startling her a little. But quickly relaxed after seeing his expression, tugging gently on her hand he pulled her up to the dance floor.
"Robin I do not know how to dance" She whispered frightened.
"Shh, don't worry just follow my lead" He whispered back.
He placed his hand on her waist and held her right hand firmly. Soon they were both dancing at a slow pace. Back at the table Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy watched as their friends danced.
"Hey Rae"
Raven diverted her eyes to Beast Boy. "What?"
"Do you umm, wanna dance?" Raven's eyebrow rose just a little bit as she seemed to consider the offer carefully. Silently she stood up; placing her hand on Beast boy's hand she led him to the dance floor. Somewhere in the dance floor they saw Cyborg dancing with a longhaired girl.
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Starfire breathed in the scents of roses. She gently caressed some of the petals with her hand her wondering lower, instantly jumping back after feeling a light pain on the tip of her finger.
"Careful they have thorns" Warned a calm feminine voice. Star turned around to find herself face to face with the bride herself.
"So I have discovered" Star smiled at the black haired woman who came to stand beside her. "You are the bride are you not?"
"Yes, and you are?"
"Starfire"
"Starfire.... it sounds familiar"
"I am part of the teen tee..."
"Teen titans, Robin's group"
The red haired girl nodded. A deep comfortable silence fell between the two before Diana's curiosity reached its level.
"You're an alien, where are you from?"
"A planet called Tamaran"
"Tamaran... I've been there before. Very beautiful, many political problems"
"Unfortunately yes." Star placed some strands back behind her ear and studied the bride carefully. "You look very...thoughtful and nervous" Diana's eyes widened a bit at her observation but after seeing the peaceful smile on the girl's lips she couldn't help but smile back.
"I guess I am" The black haired princess rested both arms against the rail while looking thoughtful.
"Everyone from the Justice League seems so solemn...this is not a real wedding is it?" Said Star quietly. Diana turned to see the girl more fully, amazed at her observation.
"How did you know?"
"I can see it in your eyes. You feel something for him, but....do not worry your act was perfectly done and I have not told anyone"
"There is a very powerful evil man, he's here. We have to make him believe Bruce and I are married for the plan to work."
Silence again reigned; Diana tried to digest what the red haired girl had just told her. "Bruce is telling Robin the situation as we speak, I was with him before that, he couldn't stop talking about you"
Star blushed lightly flattered that Robin would talk so much about her. Then concern filled her.
"Does that mean you will be requiring the Teen Titan's help?"
"I don't think so, perhaps the help of the shape shifter but no more"
Both women spotted the two gentlemen approaching them; Diana smiled at Bruce as he extended his hand toward her.
"Shall we go inside?" He asked.
"Yes, it was nice talking to you Starfire"
"Thank you and congratulations to the both of you"
"Thank you" Responded Bruce as he and Diana disappeared back into the ball. Robin and Starfire were left alone in the garden.
Star took Robin's hand in hers enjoying his warm touch.
"I talked to Bruce... this is all a scam"
"I know" She rested her head on Robin's shoulder, snuggling against him and seeking his warmth. He gladly wrapped his arm around her waist.
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"Did you talk to Robin?"
"Yes, he'll gladly provide assistance if needed"
"I talked to that girl...Starfire, I can see why Robin likes her so much she's smart. It'll be interesting to see where she will be in a few more years"
"Dead" He said coldly.
"Why do you sa..."
"She's dying, a strange illness is slowly killing her. She'll be dead in a couple of months"
Diana looked over toward the garden door they had just passed a sad expression on her face.
"Poor girl"
"There is nothing we can do"
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A week and a half later:
"Hahahaha, hihihihihihi, hahahahaha"
"Starfire STOP LAUGHING!"
"I'm hahaha sorry haha friend haha Raven! It is just so funny!"
"No it's not! I am wet to my heels, I hardly find that funny!" The sorceress removed a fish caught in her hood and returned it to the sea.
A minute later Starfire's oppressed giggled were heard.
"I suggest dear friend you find another way of 'practising to control your powers with emotions' so near the water"
Raven gave her the evil eye as she her friend's smile increased freakishly from trying not to laugh.
"Ok, now you freaking me out so just laugh" The red head covered her mouth with her hands as she tried her very best not to laugh too much. Raven had decided to practice controlling her powers with emotions that same morning. The boys had gone to visit Aqualad after he had called the day before asking for them to come so now the two girls were alone in the tower.
Star guessed that was probably the main reason why Raven had decided to try it out today, since there wasn't anyone to see her, beside her of course. As for Star the pass few days she had been becoming more and more weary. She was growing tired quite easily which was really making her upset because she felt like a porcelain doll, always frail and breakable.
"Raven I do not understand why you would want to do this, you have the crystal to help you after all"
"Yes but I have to learn to do without the crystal as well. The crystal is like a safety net, I'm trying to use it to help me tame my powers"
"I understand"
Raven floated back over ocean, Star watched from the safe ground. She rested her head on her hands as she saw her friend tried yet again. She felt dampness on her wrist but paid no attention to it, and then she felt something dripping. She placed her hands on her lap shocked to find red blood streaming down her arms. She watched terrified as the blood traveled down her arm, her hand was soaked.
She felt herself becoming dizzy so she took one long breath, her wrists felt burned and they were beginning to sting to no end. 'Calm down, it is just blood. It will all be all right. Just call raven, yes call Raven. But she is so far away she will not hear me. What am I going to do?' She thought panicked so she did the only thing she could think of.
"RAVEN!!!!! RAVEN! RAVEN!!" The sorceress heard a light sound of what sounded like her name; unconsciously her eyes fell upon the tower. She was able to see Starfire calling her with all her might. She quickly approached land and the sight she saw there scared her to no end. She saw her best friend holding her wrists as her blood painted the ground.
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Stafire woke up to a dim light at the side of her bed. Looking around she found Robin sleeping, his head pillowed by his arms. She felt her wrists sore, they weren't stinging like before but they still hurt. She lifted her right hand and saw thick bandages covering from below her elbow to the middle of her hand.
At the slight movement Robin came out of his light sleep to stare into deep emerald ones. Strangely for Starfire she found herself staring into grey- blue eyes instead of his usual mask.
"Hey" Said Starfire easily, using his common greeting phrase. But instead of answering he ran a hand down her cheek, his eyes lost and afraid. "Robin?" Again no answer, his hand moved to her hair. She cupped his cheek with a half bandaged hand he grasped it kissing it gently, afraid to hurt her.
"I almost lost you....so much blood....Cyborg, Cyborg had, he and Raven...."
"Shh" She cooed trying to calm him down. But he continued.
"Cyborg and Raven... they, there was almost no skin. The skin was so thin...so thin it... it broke I think. And...they had to, had to improvise. They said you will be all right but, you'll have to take very good care of them, your wrists that is."
One of Starfire's hands went around Robin's neck while the other pulled him toward her by the waist. He gently landed on her, his head pillowed on her chest. She placed both arms around him to comfort him and at the same time to comfort herself. She was so afraid, so scared.
She wanted to cry but she couldn't work u to courage to, she just wouldn't cry. Robin nuzzled his face against the soft fabric of Star's clothes, hearing her heartbeat. He wanted to scream, wanted to hold her and hide her from the world forever. He had almost lost her today, there had been so much blood everywhere.
When Raven called them in the communicator she actually looked horrified, no she looked terrified. They had never seen Raven like that, willingly showing such fear in her eyes; When they'd gotten there and had seen the gravity of the situation they themselves where afraid. There was so much blood all over, Raven said she had been able to close the wounds from one arm but the other was still bleeding. Cyborg had had to use all his medical expertise to try to come up with something to help the wounds close.
He had never been so terrified in his entire life. He held her to him as tightly as he could just holding her. And Starfire held him back with all her will, using him as her lifeline. She hid her face in his hair while her hands continued offering silent support to the boy in her arms.
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Raven sat on the ceiling watching the sunset but instead of been in her usual meditation position she was on the floor hugging her knees to her chest while watching the sun set. Her brain working its hardest to make sense of all that had happened within the past 24 hours. She knew Robin as now with Starfire so she was safe. But she couldn't get the picture of Star's blood dripping from her arms out of her head.
She clenched on the crystal hanging from her neck once more. Again she was sure that if she removed it the whole ocean would probably come crashing down on her. But that was just it, she could cry freely now, the worst thing that could happen if she did was that probably a light bulb explode somewhere but nothing more. But yet she couldn't cry, the tears would come and she felt horrible because of it, she wasn't sure she was even able to cry for her dying friend.
"I can't handle it after all." She told the emptiness.
"Yes you can" The sudden voice caused Raven to turn around, she wasn't too surprised to find the green shape shifter approaching.
"You 're the strongest one of all of us"
"Beast Boy"
"No Rae you really ARE. Anyone would get freaked out after seeing so much blood, especially coming from Star....you don't have to feel weird or guilty. I never thought it would be so...serious ya know. Like so painful, it was horrible to watch her bleeding."
The green titan sat dangerously close to Raven, their shoulder almost touching. Raven nodded she kept her gaze down. Slowly she reached for the gloved hand on the ground and held it. Beast Boy's eyes widened in shock but he soon relaxed as he watched Raven intertwine their fingers. Their eyes met and remained lock, her purple eyes staring into pretty green eyes (I swear Beast Boy has the prettiest eyes out of all the titans (o.o)
"Thanks Beast Boy" He tightened his grip, squeezing her hand gently.
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Robin walked through the crowded city streets looking at the endless shops. There were flowers everywhere; it was 'flower season' so almost every shop was selling flowers.
"Hey Robin, look at that" Said Cyborg as he pointed to a small flower shop.
"A flower shop?"
"I mean look at the flowers"
Robin searched blankly for his target but there were at least 10 different bouquets in the direction his friend was pointed to.
"Which one?"
"That one! Just come" With that the half mechanic titan crossed the street heading directly to the shop. Robin followed him, wondering what Cyborg had in mind. He stopped in front of a beautiful bouquet that contained roses, lilies, and a few other flowers but most importantly it had Jasmines, one of Starfire's favourite flowers.
"It's really nice, but Cy I didn't know you were into flowers." teased the masked titan.
"Not for me you idiot, for Star"
Robin stared at the flowers with new eyes. They were perfect for her, the colours the variety and the jasmines, they smelled wonderful he was sure she would love them.
"Yeah they're perfect for her."
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Starfire jumped as she felt a strong arm slide around her shoulders but soon relaxed after seeing the arm's owner. She giggled as he kissed her cheek lovingly.
"Robin, I had been looking for you"
"Sorry, I was with Cy"
"That is all right, did you have fun?"
"Without you? Never" He teased as he slid his other arm around her, holding the large bouquet or flowers in front of her. Star's eyes widened as she scanned the gift completely in shock. She met Robin's masked eyes a look of pure childish delight in her face.
"For me?" She asked still in shock. Never had anyone given her such a gift it was completely unexpected.
"I sure ain't in love with anyone else...Cyborg found them, we thought they were perfect for you" Star smiled widely as she took the flowers and held them close to her, inhaling their aromatic scent. Her nose picked up a familiar scent, jasmines; she looked down to find the peculiar small white flowers. She breathed in the scent once more she loved the small flowers. As she looked up she kneeled on the couch meaning to give Robin a bear hug while been careful not to crush the flowers.
The sudden movement made her head spin, feeling very dizzy as she clinged to him. Robin must have known it for he steadied her in his arms. She was so weak, she still hadn't recovered from the all the blood she'd lost two weeks ago. And they doubted she ever would, she grew tires very easily and had strictly forbidden to walk, run or do anything tiring. Though she was allowed to float. Her friends kept constant guard on her, she couldn't remember the last time she had been alone for an instant during the day.
At night either Robin or her would slip into one of their rooms and sleep. Lately it had become hard to fall asleep even with Robin holding her, things were growing worse but she kept smiling in the day.
"Thank you so much Robin, they are beautiful." Her eyes shined with happiness and surprise, he smiled while pecking her gently on the lips though Starfire had no plans of keeping it a 'peck' on the lips and she hungrily kissed him back, causing a rush of heat to go through both their bodies, their mouths pressing against the other's as Robin held her tighter, always tightly. When they stopped both took a long breath.
"That was the best thank you ever"
"I could give you more 'thank you' if you want"
"Umm, how do I say no to loveliest woman on earth?"
She smiled as she kissed his lips one more time. Teasing him with small pecks before he grew tired and kissed her back. Suddenly Star pushed back making Robin stare at her questiongly.
"The flowers, I must put them in water!" He nodded until he realized that the action would mean letting go of her but he reluctantly helped her stand on her feet.
"I'll help you"
Robin and Starfire walked and floated to the kitchen where Star committed to the task of finding at least four different vases and put a few flowers in each of them. Robin watched her carefully, wondering what she was up to.
"Star why so many vases?"
"One for your room, one for the living room, one for my room, and one for each of our friends. This way everyone has flowers and the tower looks much more cheerful"
He smiled, realizing how right she was. The tower did seem...darker now a- days, mostly because the jumpy cheery Starfire was confined to cushiony places where she could rest. Also the paleness of her skin was cause for worry to anyone in the tower, a constant reminder she didn't have much longer.
"My Star, always thinking about everyone else but herself"
"But I do think about myself Robin, just not now. Plus you seem to occupy my mind the most!"
"Oh really?" She nodded but continued fixing the flowers. Robin chuckled at the excitement of the girl. He took a jasmine flower into his hand while studying it carefully. He looked at Star who was completely consumed in her task of arranging the flowers into the vases. He slipped the tiny flower above Star's ear in her hair. Star looked at Robin curiously, he smiled as he adjusted the flower.
"A flower for the lady's hair" He said simply. She touched her hair and smiled brightly at him.
"A kiss for the gallant prince, my love"
The flowers were temporally forgotten as heated kisses were exchanged.
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Chapter DONE!!!! Yeii, all done. Sorry for taking so long but inspiration comes rather slowly especially when you have homework school and chores.
Think it was too fluffy? Well I'm sorry but I like fluffy things. If you hate me for making Bruce and Diana's wedding a scam then I'm very sorry but after seeing a few episodes I've concluded it would take A LOT of work for those two to hook up but then again who knows. Next chapter will be very angsty.
A few chapters ago (I'm sorry I forgot about posting this last chapter please forgive me) I was asked how old they all were and after thinking hard about it I've concluded the following.
Robin: 17 and a half. Star: 17 Cyborg: 18 (in the first season we see Cyborg been able to drive while the other titans can't. In North America you need to be at least 16 years old to be able to drive so that tells us that he's older than the rest.) Raven:18 (just turned ok!) Beast Boy: 17.
In Teen titans we have to have in mind something. Who in their right or wrong minds would send a bunch of 14 year olds to a tower and let them live by THEMSELVES! Especially if their money bag is Bruce Wayne (Aka Batman (duh)) Mr. Responsibility! So we can assume that in the series they are at least 15-16. ^.^