Story Title: Heart's Desire
Author: Blair Lebeau, SocialButterfli
Summary: When Slade taps into Robin's dreams and figures out Robin's one weakness, Starfire, Slade kidnaps her and holds her hostage in hopes of blackmailing Robin and eventually tearing the Teen Titans apart. Will Robin succumb to Slade's wishes, or will the remaining Titans band together in an ultimate battle of good and evil to rescue Star? Occasional fluff scenes because we love them. Rob/Star, BB/Rae, Cy and...his car.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans, but I really wish I did, because maybe I'd be able to get out of this blasted AP World History homework. Not to mention Geometry....ugh.
Chapter 7 Confessions of a Teenage Titan Goth
The Titans were all waiting in the living room well before dawn. It was probably a mistake, as if they were going to be in a battle with Slade, they should be at least well rested, but who could sleep knowing that a gigantic war with their friend's life at stake was only a sunrise away? Robin had taken up his time by stealing the diamond, but Rae, BB and Cy were at a loss on how to pass the time away. It was too much of a stressful time to play video games or read, so they were all left to stare at each other in awkward silence."It's creepy," Beast Boy said finally.
"What is?" Cyborg asked, though they all had an idea.
"Just....this. Starfire being gone, her life at stake, Robin stealing, the silence, and not wanting to play video games! It's just....weird."
"Not to mention how tense Robin is. Seeing that video of that guy hitting on Starfire and then her passing out wasn't exactly good for him. I think he was expecting more of a confirmation that she was okay, not a victim of sexual harassment." Cyborg sighed. "Poor guy."
"I have a bad feeling about that blonde guy. Even through the screen I could feel the bad vibes from him. Just looking at him made me feel great hate," Raven said.
"Yeah....it felt kinda....familiar," Beast Boy added.
"I didn't really recognize him, but I felt like I've hated him before," Cyborg agreed. While the Titans sat in silent wonderment, the door swung open. Robin entered, looking grim. Everyone was startled by his expression and expected the worst.
"You didn't get it?" Cyborg asked.
"No, I did," Robin replied. "It's just....stealing this...." he pulled out the diamond, "brought back bad memories." His friends nodded, understanding. Robin seated himself next to Cyborg on the couch, studied the diamond, and sighed.
"What, man?"
"Look at how the light is reflected through the diamond. Starfire would have loved to see this. She loves all things that sparkle. It's strange without her here." Beast Boy looked at the stolen jewel sadly. Robin was right. BB may be the joker, but Star was the joy around Titans Tower. She made everyone's day brighter, even Raven's. It was so weird without her. So wrong.
"It's okay, dude," Beast Boy said, but Robin was sick of hearing that.
"No, it's not!" he shouted, jumping up and dropping the crystal, which was saved by Raven. "It's not okay! Star's gone, and I love her! I never even told her! She has no clue! And the way she was acting with that blonde guy, looks like she doesn't feel the same. Dammit, I never meant for this to happen! All I wanted was to dream again, without a nightmare, all I wanted was her! And now she's gone...." Robin dropped to his knees in tears. "And I never even got to say goodbye." Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy were struck by their leader's sudden outburst. And, surprisingly, it was Raven who dropped down next to him to let a little bit of her emotions out too.
"You know, I live my life in regret," the secretive girl admitted. "There was someone in my past who was....very close to me. I let down my walls for him. I showed my emotions to him. Long story short, he left me broken hearted. Every day, I wonder if I hadn't show so much of myself, if he'd still be here. I regret opening up; it destroyed me. I had to leave my home, Azerath, to rebuild myself. I've never opened up again. You see me now as the girl who hides herself. This is what regret has done to me. Don't let it do it to you. It's not over yet, Robin. You didn't see Star fight him, but you didn't see her give into him, either. She's not the fighting type. There's still hope. And I can tell you from what I've read from her mind at times, she thinks you're pretty special."
The Titans were in shock. Whether she knew it or not, Raven had just opened up. Beast Boy realized his fists were clenched and his teeth were gritted. Rae's story of her hurt had angered him. Why?
"Thanks, Rae," Robin said, putting a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry about...." She waved him off.
"That was the past. This is the present. And the future requires us to kick some Slade and Blonde Boy butt and get Starfire back." Before any of the Titans even knew what was happening, all four of them were engaged in a group hug. When they realized this, they jumped apart quickly.
"What just happened there?" Cyborg asked.
"Looks like we all went to hug Raven at the same time and kind of ended up in a....um....is it dawn yet?" Robin changed the subject uncomfortably.
"Star would have loved that," Beast Boy said wistfully.
"Yeah," Robin agreed.
"Hey, Robin, is that light?" Cyborg asked, staring out the window. And indeed it was. The sun was just beginning to peek out. And then there was a knock on the door.
"It's him," Robin growled, and advanced to open the door.
Dun dun dun, what will happen? We'll find out....after the break! Mwahahaha I'm like an evil reality show host! Doncha love me? Your reviews are making me sooo happy, you guys, I wasn't sure if my story was a good idea but I feel better about it with each comment! So thankyas and keep them up! The more reviews I get, the more motivated I am to write.
Sneak Peak: Terran and Robin meet, the Titans discover his true identity, and that doesn't exactly lead to hugs and puppies. (I love Buffy.)
Blair
