Authors Note: Hey guys, thx for the wonderful Reviews. clover-eyes I know about that problem. I'm trying to Wright it in present but For some reason I keep putting things in past tense but I'll check for it more though. Thx for bringing it to my attention. Anyway, I really hope you guys like this chapter. REVIEWING IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL!!!!!
Ch.4
Razing her hands to the ceiling and arching her back she yawns. Head leaning to the side she hears the sweet music of birds chirping. Feeling warmth slowly come over her body she opens her eyes. A beautiful sunrise greets her. A gentle breeze blows through the large open window which gives her a slight chill. For some reason that seems odd. Then it hits her, Robin!
Where could he be? She didn't even think he had the strength to get up and walk. Running to the open window she looks down, nothing. Relieved, she rests her hands on the windowsill feeling something wet. It was a single drop of blood. Looking towards the door she sees a small trail leaving the room. Robin's metal combat boots are leaning against the door.
Star runs and dives into the air. All she can think about is finding Robin. Cuting through the hallway a light smell stops her in her tracks. Someone is cooking, but at this hour?
Robin is trying to flip pancakes. His hands are jittering as he struggles to hold the pan. His right leg collapses, causing him to drop everything on the stove. The contents spill across the counter. Falling backwards onto the floor he curses his leg.
A single tear slides from behind his mask and down his cheek. No, crying is not in his nature, but neither is feeling totally and utterly useless. A tap on the tiled floor causes him to turn around. Starfire is kneeling behind him and places a comforting hand on his shoulder.
Their eyes meet and lock briefly. Star sees something, what it is exactly is beyond her, but she doesn't think it's bad. Suddenly Robin pulls away and forces himself up, using the cabinets for support. He then starts cleaning up the mess. Star wants to stop him, tell him he needs rest, but she doesn't have the heart. She knows what he is thinking, what he is feeling. If she stops him, the one who has always believes in him, he would be crushed.
Though he is up and walking his condition isn't any better. The initial shock of massive blood loss is over but something else is keeping him sick. This strange sickness isn't allowing his wounds to heal. Robin's bandages, which are changed daily, shows blotches of crimson red. Every so often a drop of blood will fall to the floor. Cyborg said that Robin will get worse. This apparently is just the beginning of this sickness; and with no known cure Robin will have to wait it out.
After carefully cleaning the mess he pours more pancake batter. Again he struggles and in aggravation turns off the burner.
"Star...I'm sorry. I opened the window, and I want to cook something for you but..." His voice is still rasping. None of the words come without struggle.
At that he feels Starfire behind him. She turns the burner on and grabs his hands. They flip the pancakes together.
"The sunrise was most beautiful Robin. Thank you." Her voice is tender and appreciative.
----Raven had followed the small drops of blood to the kitchen. Seeing Robin and Star the way they were forced a gin.
If anyone can bring him back Star, it's you.
Raven left the two alone.
In a half-hour everyone will be up and looking for breakfast anyway. Might as well let
them have some time alone.
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"Star, I think when the others wake up we should talk about what happened."
Resting her head on Robin's back she nodded.
When they finish, a mountain of pancakes Cyborg and Beast Boy would have a hard time tackling sits on the table. Star helps Robin to a seat, then cleans the kitchen... and blood. When she returns Robin is slouched in his chair and sleeping with his head tilted to one side.
"Beast Boy, I'm not in the mood for To-fu..."
Robin's head rose slowly, opening his eyes. Seeing they woke up Robin, Cyborg and Beast Boy silently find there seats as Raven joins them. All three have there eyes glued to Robin.
"Are you going to eat, or did I cook for no reason."
Robin tries eating but is too exhausted to feed himself. His plate is barely touched.
When everyone is done Raven decides to ask what everyone else is thinking.
"What happened out there?"
"You guys don't know?" Robin looked completely confused.
"Robin, Raven found you outside the tower," says Cyborg. Robin shakes his head and puts his fingers to his temples.
Haha, there is always a girl isn't there.
"No, that's not possible. The last thing I remember is..."
Don't be afraid, this wont hurt a bit
"Beast Boy, you and Cyborg were fighting over a video game."
There is always a girl isn't there.
"I was talking to Star and..."
Always a girl!!
"What Girl!" Robin shouted this as loud as body let him. Everyone's eyes were glued to him.
"I don't know." Said Beast Boy baffled.
"I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me. Anyway, I decided to go out on a run and..."
Tsk, Tsk, I see that I'm going to have to teach you some manners.
"Robin, are you ok? You keep zoning out." Cyborg lays one hand on Robin's shoulder. Robin returns the jester with a weak smile.
"I'm fine, but your arm, too heavy."
Cyborg's eyes pulse with fear. He hardly put any weight on Robin and knew he would be week, but not that week. Quickly he relieves him of the burden.
"Like I said, I went out on a run. I don't remember any..."
Robin's eyes start opening and closing, his upper body goes limp.
Always a girl!!
His eyes shut as he falls to the floor.
"Robin!" Starfire is down on the floor lightly shaking his shoulders.
"Cyborg Scan his vitals."
"Already on it Raven. There Flat! We need to do something now!"
Star sinks her face into Robins shoulder cryng.
"I do not wish for you to leave Robin..."
Hahahahahaha....
Authors Note: Sorry, Mean cliffhanger I know...Don't forget...REVIEW!!!!