My Fair Maiden
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Continuation
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Rehearsals continued without fail, and the Titans all did their best throughout another week. The Big Day was now only another week away, and Giovanni was desperate to have the play perfectly directly at least three days before the debut.
None of the four teens had shown or acted in any apparent difference with each other, oddly enough, they still went on as usual with the rehearsals and with crime fighting.
Mumbo Jumbo was the only villain to show up this week and he was taken care of quickly, by Robin no less, he seemed to be really energetic these days.
That's what got Cyborg's attention. Robin was .....happy to say the least. Usually he would at least brood once in awhile, but now he was downright giddy and full of spice. He figured it was because he and Starfire had a good time, but he had no idea what they could've done to make the Boy Wonder to be such a Boy Fonder.
Something that surprised him much now was that Beast Boy and Raven sat together for lunch now. It was well known that Raven would read and have lunch by herself at times, and occasionally join the team for activities or lunch. But the entire week was spent knowing that the two were sitting together during lunch and talking about whatever they wished to talk about. He saw Jackie joining them once or twice and Beast Boy didn't act as love struck as he did the previous week.
Cyborg was by now very curious.
Deciding that everything will probably work themselves out, although he admitted that he was just fooling himself, Cyborg went back to polishing his baby.
On the troupe side, things couldn't have gone better, Valence mentally declared. Starfire was, not to make a pun, the star of the show. She was just brilliant in all manners of the character she took and of the play. She memorized the play, line by line and actually managed to improve some of the parts of the script after asking him for permission.
Starfire, Cyborg, and Beast Boy all performed well enough together, though they had some rough edges and lack of vocal intensity. Mainly just Cyborg, though he is supposedly a very loud person. He could hear 'booyas' from across the entire theatre.
Beast Boy was just a tap dancing horse, so no biggie there.
(Never noted before, was the certain parts the main people of the troupe played: Leo is playing the evil general of the country, Domino Kingdom, Princess Xin is forced to marry to. Julia plays a trusted maid of Xin and the rest are people who auditioned for the parts.)
Raven and Robin soon joined the others to put together the rest of the play. Raven was now more cooperative and less prone to go to anger and make serious threats. He did say 'less', because she still does it, just not as often.
He noted that Giovanni was also absolutely thrilled with the progression. He even wore his favorite scarf to directing.
Julia seemed pleased, but he didn't question the reason. Jackie was a little less enthusiastic than usual but seemed to be fine.
Leo was, for a lack of a better word, frustrated. After a supposed encounter with Starfire not two days ago, Leo is now sort of mellow. He didn't know what happened but he was curious to say the least. He scratched the bare part of his foot not covered by his sandals.
"Che, this troupe is experience more than ever since the Titans came." He pondered.
"Never knew I'd say this, but this is absolutely interesting." He decided he should ask the gossipers of the troupe to find out, which were respectively Javier and Jackie.
Looking around piles of junk and lifting boards, Valence finally found Javier taking a nap with his cap shielding his face. Valence sighed and kicked him.
"Get up Javier, you lazy sack of wasted food you." The Hispanic teen groaned and pulled off his cap from his face.
"Uuuuuhhhh.... Valence? Boss? What you want, amigo? I'm trying to descanso here." Valence glared at the boy.
"I believe you're supposed to be working, and not taking a nap in the junkyard. Anyways, I was wondering if you have any latest gossips lately about the Titans and our troupe."
Javier sneered. "I'm not a gossiper, I'm an information specialist."
"Whatever, just start with Leo."
Javier snickered. "He got his butt chewed out by a girl, well, an alien girl to be exact. It was funny."
Valence looked surprised. "Starfire? I didn't think she could even have a temper. Leo must've done something bad this time. What did he do?"
"You're right, that girl ain't got a temper, she es muy cool. He just said the wrong things about the wrong person. Which you should know is about Robby boy."
"Oh? Do continue."
"Ummmm it was about two days ago when Starfire and Leo were working on a part of the play. After they were done, Leo made comments on how he wished he could've gotten the part of Dirk, but since they wanted the Titans to play the main parts they had to put Robin up there. He said something like it was unfortunate and that Robin was not that good, blah, blah, blah, she got mad, scolded him, and flew away in a frenzy of anger. Hehehehehehehe."
Valence chuckled. "Ha, that does sound fitting for Leo. The guy's been too egotistical lately anyways, it's good that he feels a punch or two to his ego."
"Yeah....hehehehe that was muy comico. Gotta get more boritos.......I'm starving."
"Whatever. How about Jackie? I thought she and Beast Boy were ......."
"Was like that in the beginning, but now they're just goody pals. Seems like the zoo boy and the raven got something going on. Sorry, can't pry too much, I'll get killed."
"Most likely, anything else?"
"Uuuuhhh, I do know who stole your hair gel."
"Ah? Who? I rummaged through my entire closet and the theatre until I gave up and went to the mall."
"Someone we hired, Joseph Tanner. Nice kid, lack of respect to people's privacy tough. Found him using it and tossing it in the trash."
"Oh, I'm getting him, and you, for not telling me until I asked." Javier shrugged. "But I need to go see to Robin and Starfire's dance scene. But don't think you're off the hook, mister." Valence said pointing at the boy while walking away.
"You make threats like the Brady Bunch." Javier called as Valence trod off.
"Hey, Raven, c'mon! They're about to practice Robin and Starfire's dramatic scene!" Beast Boy cried as he ran next to Raven.
Raven just quirked an eyebrow.
"Fine." Deciding he couldn't get a better response, he motioned for them to hurry on. He was wrong though. As they began walking to the stage, Raven took a brief surveillance of the immediate area. Seeing no one around, she suddenly took hold of Beast Boy's hand and continued walking.
Beast Boy was certainly pleasantly surprised, and didn't protest. He gave her an amused grin, which she merely brushed off and pretended to be indifferent, though it looked stupid considering she was holding his hand.
When they arrived, they found everyone there except Valence and Javier. Giovanni was running through the scripts and making notes. Julia was bossing some other poor saps about work. Jackie was talking to one of the other actors, who appeared asleep. Leo was brooding off in a corner, muttering obstinacies. Beast Boy gave Raven a curious look, but she smiled and shook her head.
Deciding that she probably would want some reputation insurance, Beast Boy dropped his hold on Raven's delicate hand.
Raven looked at their disconnected hands for a few moments, then clasped them back together. NOW, Beast Boy was shocked.
"Rae...?" He questioned, now very alert, curious, and happy.
She smiled again, making it twice today. "Just enjoy it. It's not going to happen everyday."
"Well, I guess I can always see if Jackie..." He left the sentence trailing. She stared at him, HARD. He chuckled and rubbed the back of his head nervously.
They suddenly heard Cyborg calling them over to his place amongst the extras.
"Yo! BB, Raven! Get your newly established thespian butts over here!"
Raven smiled, amused, "Come on, you heard the tin man, Todo."
Beast Boy glared slightly, a bit annoyed. "I would call you the Wicked Witch of the West, but you're too pretty."
Raven had the decency to blush madly, which caused the stability of Giovanni's chair to decrease and he promptly landed on his butt.
When the couple reached Cyborg, they saw him look at them for a moment, then at their clasped hands another moment, and finalized it with a perplexed look at them again for a long moment.
Beast Boy was about to speak up but Cyborg interrupted them with a raised hand.
"No need to say anything BB, this explains a lot of my recent confusion and migraines. You both are on drugs."
Beast Boy felt offended and was about to speak up again when he saw the distinct mirth in his android friend's eye. Beast Boy chuckled.
"Yep, we're high on-"
A sudden telekinesis power from Raven covered his mouth to prevent him from talking.
Still having a slight blush, Raven whispered annoyed. "You're so clichéd."
"Yo, look! there's Robin and Starfire!"
On the stage now are Robin and Starfire, both of them wearing their respective new clothes they bought at the mall. Starfire was in the middle of the stage, where the spotlight would evidently be, and Robin was at the side, where the curtains would probably be later on.
Valance walked in, and was glad he was on time to see this. He took a look around, and saw the Titans all prepared. He noted with slight surprise at Beast Boy and Raven's held hands, and looked to Jackie, who seemed fine.
"Okily dokily," Giovanni said loudly, "we shall start right at the middle of Act III with Dirk and Xin's dance! Miss Starfire, please begin whenever you like, the music will follow." He cued to Jackie to be ready, and upon seeing her give a thumbs up, he sat down. At least, he realized that his chair was gone and just remained standing, twiddling his scarf.
Xin hugged herself, and walked stage left. "Burdened by my own kin's deficiencies, forever clipped of my wings, is this the curse I have to bear?"
Xin twirls toward back stage left. "These halls of granite, these pillars of marble, however beautiful, holds no essence of true brilliance. It is merely a hallow, cold, dead representation of what is to become."
She walks toward the center stage. "A cage of my destiny, and I shall never sing." She stands, silently mourning. Then, determination comes to her eyes.
"But I will not succumb, it is not the will of my father, nor the wish of my mother. If I am to face treachery of these hallow edifice, then I shall confront this skirmish of violent intents with the spirit of a true royalty. Even if I stand isolated, I am not hapless."
Dirk walks in from the shadows, back stage right, and comes behind Xin.
"You are indeed not hapless, but neither are you without aid, your majesty." Xin whirls around, and faces Dirk with shock.
"That voice! Oh, that wonderful voice! Dirk, oh merciful Zeus please grant me this miracle to be true!" She takes a step closer.
Dirk, emotionless but full of spirit, takes a step closer as well.
"Aye, it is I, your majesty. No. My dear Xin."
Xin embraces him. "Oh, you benevolent, wondrous fool! Surely you know of the danger that awaits you here? How is you managed to even reach here!?" Xin touches Dirk's face, where a mask should have been placed, but of course they haven't gotten to that yet.
Dirk holds Xin's hands, and kisses it.
"No danger or threat of death can ever hope to decrease my bond and loyalty to you, my beautiful rose. I have promised you ten years ago, in your home's garden, when we were merely children, that I will be the one to protect you from destiny itself."
Dirk smiles a mischievous grin. "As for my source, your old friend Roger seemed to be much more resourceful than the insipid guards anticipated."
Cyborg grinned.
Xin embraces Dirk more.
"With you, I can always sing." Dirk strokes her silky mane. "Then allow your angelic voice to carry me from this darkness, for you are the only star in my heart."
They remained embraced for a few more seconds before Dirk holds her out and takes her hand.
"My princess, will you honor this wretched fool this dance?" Xin looks around.
"Sweet knight, is this not an inappropriate location? This evil scent of foreign stones, with despicable aristocracies partaking in the same activity."
Dirk pulls Xin close. "Do not allow yourself to be blinded by hatred and loathe, my love."
"Starfire" blushed.
"No matter the hideous intents, no matter the heinous existence these monsters portray, the land is never of the same essence. The land stands for naught but itself. It is here where the light shines greatest, and you are the star that creates that light. Our bond has no shame, our emotions have no limit. As I have once been trapped in darkness once before, I implore you to escape from its wrath."
Xin gets closer to Dirk.
"Your words and philosophy always held much merit, my love."
"Robin" blushes.
"Let us dance then, my prince, and demonstrate the joy that this land shall feel."
Dirk takes hold of Xin's waist and they dance. Beautiful steps of grace and an atmosphere of brilliance.
"Alright now," Jackie began. "you two are going to need to dance for this one. And as the great choreographer, I'm going teach you."
Robin sighed. "Dancing and singing, isn't this just a play? It's more like a musical now."
Jackie waved her hand up and down. "Nonsense, we have too much dialogue to be a true musical. 'Sides, the only songs we have belong to Roger, Xin, and Dirk. By the way, you may be called Robin, but you sure don't sing like one."
Robin groaned and Starfire giggled.
"Anyways," Jackie continued. "you guys know the basics of dancing?"
Robin and Starfire looked at each other and Starfire blushed slightly.
"Yes, we have danced before." Starfire said shyly.
"With each other?" Jackie asked slyly.
"Y-yeah, on a prom. On a yacht of some sorts.....it's a long story."
Jackie giggled. "Why the chicken talk? It's not something to be ashamed of, sheesh! I never seen people get shy because of they danced before."
"Just get on with it." Robin growled.
"Yes, please proceed." Starfire interjected.
"Fine, fine. As you should know, this isn't the easy sway here sway that kind of dance thing. But it's not the stupid 'Pride and Prejudice' English moronic routine either! It's more a 'Sleeping Beauty' good stuff."
"A beauty that is in the state of sleep? What is this story you speak of Jackie?"
"Get bird boy to show you later, Star. We've got business."
Jackie turns on the music system via a control.
"Now Robin, as the man, you lead Star like........."
The two Titans began the lesson of learning to dance more professionally, and they had to admit, it was much more enjoyable than anticipated.
Starfire and Jackie giggled as Robin made certain weird mistakes on purpose, such as 'accidentally' leaning too much over Starfire, or suddenly pulling her in for a swing move.
The teens soon became a little distracted by the fun they were having, and began playing around.
Jackie even taught Robin how to do some cooler swing moves. She led of course, which Robin found a bit ego bruising.
Jackie evilly suggested to Starfire that she and Robin should learn how to salsa dance. Robin developed a well formed red face and Starfire was just curious and excited by the many forms of dances that existed.
When Jackie asked Starfire if she wanted to learn salsa with her at the time, Robin could have sworn he felt the loss blood through his nostrils.
Eventually the three had gotten more serious and the two Titans have gotten the basics down. Jackie then called it a day.
After Jackie left, Robin stretched a bit and was about to ask what Starfire what she wanted to do next, when she walked over to the music system and turned the music back on.
Giggling at Robin's curious expression, Starfire glided to in front of him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"This is much enjoyable..." She whispered as if answering a question as she began to sway to the tempo of the music, slightly resting herself into his body. Robin held her gently and rested his face near hers.
They just held each other like that, moving to the music's beat. But the movements became increasingly slower, and the slow dance became more of an embrace. But they still continued to have a slight swaying motion, their feet treading the ground every second.
Starfire's eyes were closed, her head now rested on Robin's shoulder. Robin's eyes were barely open, and he rested face against her hair.
"........you smell like strawberries." He said after the long comfortable silence. She sighed in enjoyment.
"And you have the scent of Har'kulo boomjas." He chuckled, hugging her closer.
"Thanks, I guess."
Giovanni was about to say that they didn't need to do the dance part when Julia and Jackie came running and shut his mouth shut, hard.
"DON'T YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT IT....!" Julia whispered harshly as Jackie turned the music on.
Jackie walked over and whispered in a tone as harsh as Julia. "Yeah! Do you not know how infectiously cute and romantic this is!?"
Valence was slightly distracted by the side scene but his attention was immediately taken back to the couple.
Robin's skills as an acrobat made him a graceful fighter as well as a graceful dancer, it seemed. They both danced and twirled in a light of fairies and fields of roses, it appeared to Valence. He couldn't help but feel pride swell up in his chest as he watched Starfire and the Boy Wonder, both an image of perfection in their own prowess.
He saw Cyborg smirking and fidgeting, probably too excited by the scene.
Beast Boy was shifting views between Raven and the couple.
Raven looked more serene than she had ever been in the troupe, and the hand she held with Beast Boy never disconnected.
"I'm going to miss them..." Valence whispered, for no one's ears but his own.
Robin and Starfire gathered Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven afterwards and they all decided to check out the newly established amusement park. This time though, they invited several members of the troupe, well actually the entire troupe.
Leo included, Starfire had felt bad for his recent plights. Valence had declined at first, but when Starfire gave him the puppy dog eyes and Beast Boy underhandedly used the adorable kitten face, he succumbed.
Actually, the combined forces of the two made everyone close feel the unholy wrath of cuteness.
"Check it out, Rae! I won you another chicken." Beast Boy happily took the stuffed bird and handed it to the stoic girl.
"A giant chicken... I must be the luckiest girl in the world." She said this without much sarcasm, and smiled at the green teen.
"Booya!!!" Cyborg yelled as he blasted the bell with the hammer swinging contest.
"Whoa, amigo! That was totally awesome." Javier cheered.
"Woooohoooooo!!!" wooped Samantha, an extra that joined them.
"Aaaaahhh, Robin!" Starfire cried as the Boy Wonder rammed into her in go-karts.
"Hahahaha! Watch out Star! Here I come!"
"Eeeeek! You shall pay for that boy of blunder!" The two laughed and giggled as they tried to up each other in the silly game.
They soon teamed up as both Jackie and Julia showed up and they had an all out war.
Valence and a few of the extras found a air soft gun game stand.
"Hey, boss! Aren't you good with a gun!?"
Valence looked at the stand. "Sort of." He paid the owner and took aim.
Bam! Bam! Bam! All three consecutive shots made contact and blasted three different toys off the shelves.
".......whoa." The people watched exclaimed.
Valence grinned.
"Miss Starfire? Would you like to join me in the "Galactic Waters" ride?" Leo inquired.
"Oh, that does look splendidly enjoyable!" Leo was about to rejoice when everyone else came along.
"Hey, looks cool." Robin said.
"Yo! Count me in!" Cyborg cried.
"Hey! Raven, we gotta check this out!" Beast Boy cried.
"What do you mean, 'we'? Zoo boy." Raven asked in monotone.
"Julia! We can't pass this up, let's all go!" Jackie yelled.
"Yo soy very afraid of heights, man!" Javier cried as Cyborg holstered him on his shoulder.
"C'mon you'll love it!"
Beast Boy grabbed Valence as a gorilla. "Rowrhahahahahahaha!!!!" Valence struggled.
"Gaaaaaahhhh!!!" Starfire grabbed his legs to keep them from kicking while Robin and a few other boys carried some girls, who were whimpering, as well as Giovanni, who tried to escape before a grappler hook took hold of him and dragged him back.
Leo stood dumb folded a few seconds before sighing and followed the crowd.
The conductor of the ride just face faulted at the mass number of people at once. He decided to not question or confront anyone, Raven looked deadly and just covered his eyes and pulled the lever.
The ride was very crowded as they all somehow compacted themselves into the carts. It was supposedly considered dangerous, but the superheroes were there, so no one really complained. It was as safe as it can get.
Everyone either screamed or yelled as the ride careened towards the ground only to come back up. Water flew around and splashed the passengers, creating illuminated colors of the rainbow when mixed with the sunlight.
Most of them started to get ready and into various poses and positions, for the last part of the ride was the photography.
Flash!
Jackie and Julia were hugging Cyborg as he mouthed 'booya'.
Beast Boy had his arm around Raven's shoulder, who tried to look annoyed, with arms folded across the chest.
Giovanni had a wet scarf plastered against his face.
Some extras and the other actors all gave different expressions of ludicrous or humorous poses.
Javier shoved a thumb up his nostril and looked like he was trying to do a nose whistle.
Leo and a few of the other girls were in the pose of blowing kisses.
And Starfire held onto a smiling Robin, both with wet clothes and wet hair.
Valence was in the very center of the photo, laughing, and not afraid to show it.
Valence smiled as the music ended as well as Robin and Starfire's dance scene.
"....so very much." He whispered.
Giovanni clapped, and before he could say anything else, everyone else followed. Cyborg was blowing whistles and several guys pretended to weep from the sentimental value of the scene.
Julia was starry eyed and Jackie was 'wooping'.
Leo looked emotionless and passive for almost a minute before he just smirked and clapped.
"You shall marry the prince, and you SHALL have no regrets......!"Leo rehearsed.
"That is the end of Act II. I think we have it all entailed friend Leo." Starfire said cheerfully.
"Aye, we have a good partnership, Miss Starfire." Leo said as he folded his script.
"It is a shame I could not assume the role of Dirk, we would have had great chemistry."
"Perhaps," she said, "but I believe Robin and I are performing well enough together."
Leo shrugged. "I still think he can improve more, his performances are too rough on the edges. If it weren't for the popularity advantage, I would surely have had a great chance at receiving the role." Starfire was a little annoyed now.
"Leo, please do not criticize my friend in front of my person." Leo heard the distinct edge of irk and was about to perhaps apologize, but Starfire continued, her vexation now growing.
"In fact, I believe Robin is wonderfully talented in the arts of theatre! You are just feeling jealousy as it appears, Raven has told me of such distasteful fashions among earth males!"
Leo was now very nervous, and tried to talk again. "Miss St-"
"I advise you to process your thoughts before you speak as of today." She deadpanned.
She then unexpectedly smiled, turned around and glided away mumbling "I believe I shall see if Madam Mara has any more of those scrumptious dumplings."
Leo stood there dumb folded, oblivious to a snicker behind him.
A girl named Grace came next to Leo.
"They're so cute together, don't you think!?" She asked perkily.
Leo took another look at the bowing and blushing teens and replied. "Yes, I suppose I would have to agree with you, miss....?"
Grace smiled. "Grace." Leo extended a hand.
"And I am Leo." She shook it giddily.
"You da man, Rob! Those Dance Dance Revolution games sure paid off eh?" Beast Boy cheered, pumping both arms into the air, since he now disconnected his hand with Raven's.
Jackie watched the green teen, with half sad and half dreamy eyes. She then looked at Raven, who was trying to be indifferent but eyes sparkled and danced with gleam.
Jackie giggled as Beast Boy perfected his tap dancing skills in horse mode.
"Tada!!!" Beast Boy said with his arms spread and knees bent, as he morphed back into human mode.
"Very nice, BB! Looks like you got it. C'mon, as a reward, I'll treat you to lunch, how about it?" She asked, expecting a yes. Beast Boy fidgeted with his clothes and dusted himself off a bit.
"Ummmmmm sorry, I have to pass. Me and Rae are going to check out her café of poems and Edgar Allen Poe fanatics." He said, as casually as he could be.
"Oh." Jackie remarked. "Ummm well, how about tomorrow, then?"
"We're going to the park, sorry."
"All you Titans? On a picnic or something?" She questioned.
"Ummmmm no, just me and Rae......"He said sheepishly.
They both stayed quiet, and the atmosphere became rather unsettling.
"Do you like her?" Jacke finally spoke.
".........yeah."
Jackie smiled. "Well, you shouldn't keep her waiting! She's a very hard to appease, as everyone here knows. Go!" She pushes him out the area. "Before she decides to dump you!"
Beast Boy grins. "I'm going, I'm going! And the only way she's gonna dump me is by throwing me into an alternate dimension!" He ran off, in search of the girl.
Jackie watches him leave silently. Slowly the smile fades, and places her hands behind her back, and walks away.
Her eyes reflected several unspoken feelings, but at last smiles, and walks over to the Titans, enthusiastically cheering with them.
Robin smiles to the girl next to him, with a mirth she now catches on to.
"Robin?" she asks amused.
"Can't let the fun just go yet." He takes out a CD and pops it in the sound system.
A song by Amy Dalley, Living Together, booms from the speakers. Robin grabs Starfire's hands and shouts. "Grab a partner and swing em' high!"
Starfire giggles enthusiastically and spins with the Boy Wonder to the beat to the country music.
Quickly, the members of the troupe gets into the rhythm and the dancing began.
"Yeehaw!" Cyborg cries as he produces a cowboy hat from nowhere.
"Oh no you don't!" Julia cries as she tugs Valence back before he could escape.
Giovanni wasn't too pleased. "We have to focus-oye! My Titans, we sti-ow! Whoaa!!" he cried as he was pulled into the merry crowd.
"C'mon Raven!" Jackie said while pulling the goth girl along. Raven analyzed the girl as she gave slight resistance. The two made eye contact, and they both had a silent conversation.
Jackie blinked, then smiled, and kept that smile. Raven willingly joined the rest in the festivity.
"....I'm his best friend, I'm his roommate, I'm his partner, I'm his wife...!" Starfire sang along.
Robin laughed throatily as Cyborg somehow also took out a fiddler.
The stage was now a huge dance floor and everyone found the jolly good time was here.
Back at the present........
Cyborg watched Robin's expression carefully when he noticed the Boy Wonder was paying the least attention to him. He had the far-off look that occurred when people had flashbacks.
He transformed his arm into a sonic cannon and aimed it next to his ear and produced a low vibration ultra sound, creaking Robin's ears and stunning him back into reality.
"Aaaaaaahhhh the ringing!!!!!!"
"Bwahahahahahaha, dawg, that was gold!!!"
Robin rapidly tweaked his ear and glared at the laughing Titan, his masked eyes thinned, then his mouth formed a grin.
Cyborg abruptly stopped laughing as his feet were frozen.
"..........that was COLD, man."
"You asked for it."
Cyborg proceeded to chip off the ice caging with his welding finger.
Psssssssssssss!!! "So, what were you thinking about?" He asked, eyes on the ice.
Robin stayed silent for a few moments then replied. "Just about these weeks, Cy."
Psssssss!! "Yeah, pretty fantastic eh?" Robin smiled.
"Definitely." He went to get his dark knight helmet.
Pssssssss!!! "Hey, Rob? I have been meaning to ask you.......when you and Star gonna like, officially go out?" Robin's blush was even visible through the head gear.
"Ummmm it's not-, you know that's kinda-look-"
"Save it, bird boy." Psssssssss!!! "I don't give a ratsy tootsy crap about any of your lame attempts to even deny it a LITTLE. You most positively like Starfire, A LOT, and she likes you, A LOT. So just hurry up and ask her out officially. I had enough headaches as it were when Beast Boy and Raven got all cozy, and I don't need some from you for your procrastination."
"......I'll do it soon."
"Good, 'cause I know that the girl's expecting it by now."
Robin realized that it was true, that Starfire was probably waiting for him to stop being such a dork and act on their affections. Now that they've gone through so much, he knew he had the confidence and the reason, he just needed to know how, when, and where.
He wanted it to be special, because she was special. Of course, he wasn't going to ask her to marry him, so it was unnecessary to be too melodramatic or corny.
That will come later—bwa! No, not thinking like THAT.......yet. Bwaaaaahhh!! Bad!
"What about your costume, Cy?" The Titan gave him a judgmental look.
"Oh, yeah, hologram rings, stupid hologram rings."
"Hehehe, yep, now go on ahead, I'll be out of your idiotic freeze ring soon enough." Pssssssss!!! "I think."
Robin growled as Giovanni told people to get ready for their positions in the dress rehearsal.
Soon enough, the cue for his entrance came. He took a breath, and walked on stage. Leaving Cyborg sizzling with the ice.
"That was absolutely magnificent, all of you! The Big Day is tomorrow! Although the preparation is slightly off of my original agenda, but I simply cannot deny how much fun it has been. These weeks, working with the lot of you has been a marvelous opportunity! There is nothing more we can do for preparations, let us all get some well deserved shut eyes. I shall see you all tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. sharp, be there or be squared! Sorry, you lot, I've always wanted to say that."
Giovanni chuckled. Most of the people just smirked sardonically.
"See you all later!" Beast Boy said as he waved goodbye and made victory signs.
The Titans rode home, back to the tower, to ready themselves for a huge day tomorrow. The entire city now awaits for their appearance, and the evening arrives like a curtain for the inevitable tomorrow.
On the R-cycle, Starfire smiles with wide eyes and exhilarating spirits. Holding onto Robin, she feels as if the most exciting events in her life were manifesting right before her.
Robin, the Boy Wonder, plans to make the day his landmark. He plans to make the dance plays his music.
The day shall come........
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The next chapter shall be the last! What a day! I have been freaking busy with the crappy school, so I've delayed, not that anyone really cares.......!
Anyways, even if anyone wants this story to be stopped (which thankfully there actually wasn't, I feel special) it can't because it's almost finished........unless you really REALLY want to end it.........yes?.........no?..............boo?............ha!