Seeing Red

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Chapter 4: Marked

Morning came to the city in the form of a cloudless day. The sun shined brightly on the city and on Titans Tower. Inside, Star was standing outside of Robin's room, staring at his door. She raised her hand to knock, but hesitated. They really hadn't talk since when they talked two nights ago. And what had also happened after that. Afterwards, they mostly avoided them. Was it confusion? Hate? Sadness? For Star, these ideas on how Robin felt went through her head. She just wanted to talk to him, just wanted to hear how he really felt. She then decided she wasn't going to get any answers just standing there.

She raised her hand to the door and knocked. "Robin?" she asked, but no one was there. "Robin, I know how you must feel. But, I need to know how we truly are about being together." She placed her hand to the door. She was surprised that it wasn't locked. She moved the door aside and walked into his room. She then saw Robin, and she was shocked at what she saw. For one thing, his feet were hanging over his bed, while his body was lying face up on the side of the bed. His shirt was off, showing his chest. On his chest, was the tattoo of a huge red x. His eyes remained closed and he looked as though he was in a peaceful slumber. "Robin. Wake up!" Star said as she grabbed him and shook him violently. Robin opened his eyes and said, Star. I'm. up." She stopped as he sat down on the bed.

"Starfire. I told you. I don't want to do that Redut ceremony thing again." Robin said. "Robin. It's not that. Look in the mirror." She said. Robin, confused, walked over to the mirror he kept in his room. He shouted in shock at the his new mark. "What the hell?!" Robin said. "Robin. Is there something the matter?" Star asked. "Red X." he said. "What?" she asked. "He was here last night. Except he didn't take the belt. It looked like he had one all ready. He just talked with me and left." He said. "What did he talked about." Star asked. He thought back to how he talked about Star. He didn't want to worry her, so he said, "Nothing." He lied. "But, if he but that on you, wouldn't you have felt pain?" Star asked. "I don't' know." He said he started to walk, but then his foot hit something. He looked down and picked up a little bottle with text on it. "Amnesic. He must of used it to put me to sleep while he put this on me," he turned the bottle over, finding it empty," and judging by its content, he used the whole bottle."

Just then, Specter appeared in the open doorway. "Robin.." He started, but was cut off upon seeing the tattoo on him. "I guess he came." He said. "What is it?" Robin asked. "I got bad news. Aqualad is dead." "No." Robin said. "Who did it?" Star asked. "Surveillance cameras caught his killer. Its Red X." he said. "That bastard. Okay. You two get the team ready to head to the crime scene I'm getting another shirt." The two left as Robin got another shirt. As soon as he got it on, a voice said, "I like how Star looked today. She's just so cute."

Robin turned to see X emerge from a dark corner, cracking his knuckles. "I know what you did." Robin said. "Yes. I was hoping you would notice the tattoo. I thought you needed one. You know, surprise Star." X said, putting his arms across his chest. "First, I told you to stop talking about Star," Robin said angrily, "Also, I'm talking about how you killed Aqualad." "oh yes, that. Come to think of it, that was you're fault." "I'm not the one who killed him!" Robin shot back. "Come on. I knew you wanted him dead. I have, how do you say, a sixth sense in knowing what a person wants. So, you wanted him dead, I did so. Besides, I bet it'll score you more points with Star." X said.

"I would never think like you're kind." Robin said. "Strength. Courage. You're perfect for Star," X said," but, you are such a liar. I was watching you very closely when you didn't tell her about our little chat. Could damage you relationship. Maybe if she breaks up you, she can join up with me." "When hell freezes over!" Robin yelled, charging at X. He swung a punch, but X quickly dodged it. He swung another, but X got behind him and hit him in the back of the neck with the side of his hand. Robin dropped to the floor as X picked him up and threw him on the bed. X looked down at him and said," Robin. My poor friend Robin. You just don't get it. You love Star. But, you have to protect her. We don't want any thing bad to happen to her. Just think about it. You will soon enough understand." With that, X walked back towards the dark corner he came out of and disappeared into its darkness. Robin got up and tried to think about the situation. He then walked out the room, X's words still going through his head.

What is Red X talking about? Find out in Chapter 5!