Author's Note: OMG, so sorry it took so long. Life just threw a curve ball in my direction. Don't worry guys, there is no way I'm abandoning this story. I like it too much. That said, Please REVIEW and tell me what you think. Suggestions and so on are very welcome.

Ch. 3

His vision is clouded at first, but soon all comes into focus. Starfire was asleep, her head leaning slightly to the side. Her chest is slowly moving in and out as the mesmerizing scent that belongs only to her lazily drifts in the atmosphere. Feeling her hand in his, Robin squeezes with all the strength left in him. His fingers barley twitch. Gradually his eyes turn to lead. He fights with all his strength to keep Star in focus, but to no avail. Soon enough, he falls back into a deep slumber, thinking he was dreaming all along. Why else would he be in her lap?

"You can't hide from ME, ROBIN!!!!" echoed a powerful voice.

The night is calm. A soothing and cool breeze carries the sweet fragrances of flowers lazily through the air. The stars proudly show off there shapeless beauty in the night sky. An angelic maiden is standing in a field admiring the stars magnificent display. She turns her head, looking directly at Robin. Her smile is as bright and beautiful as ever.

"You can't hide from ME, ROBIN!!!!" echoed the voice again.

A tall pale man appears behind her, he raises his hands about to strike as his nails lengthen and turn to claws.

"Ha-ha, there is always a girl isn't there!"

"No....Stafire...No!!!!"

"Robin, wake up, Robin." Her voice was soft as velvet and satiated with concern.

His eyes gently slide open to meet Star's. The look on her face makes him completely forget what little he could recall of his dream. Knowing then something was dreadfully wrong he felt very scared for her. What could put that look on her face? A face normally filled with happiness and joy.

"Star... you look so sad..." Cough "What's wrong?" Cough. With that Robin groans in agony as red liquid slowly starts to slide down his cheek from the corner of his mouth.

Starfire put her finger in front of her mouth, signaling him not to talk. Taking a cloth, she carefully wipes the blood from his mouth.

Robin gave Star's hand a light squeeze and said in a raspy voice, "Star, are you ok?"

Starfire was perplexed. Robin who was so close to dieing just two nights ago is asking her how she is. Did he even know what was going on?

"Robin, I do not understand. You are hurt, not I."

"Are YOU alright?"

"I... I was..."She couldn't finish, if she continued tears would overcome her. She feals Robin's warm hand gently touch her cheek.

After the searing spikes jabbing at his ribs he knew that this was all about him. She looks malnourished and under slept because she worried so much for him. Though he wants to know what happened, he doesn't' dwell on it. There are more important things to attend to at the moment.

"Shhhh, it's ok, I'm ok..." He gave her one of his undefeatable grins.

Cough

Star feels his body flex and her hand being clasped with amazing strength. His face squints as he struggles to keep the pain under control. Robin may have been able to keep himself from yelling, but he couldn't stop the blood.

Again she wipes his face, again a tear is shed. Star runs her hands through his hair, feeling him relax in her lap. He closes his eyes and is soon asleep.