Seeing Red

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Chapter 7: Just for you

Star woke up, as usual from the foot of her bed. She always did that for some reason, but it was just a habit. Star didn't care what end of the bed she slept, as long as she got some sleep. However, she was still felling drowsy since she only got three hours worth. On her mind the entire night was what Red X had said to her. He loved her. But, sure, he had flirted with her once. Back then, however, she had blown him across the room when he said that whole," The only crime I did was taking you out on a date." If Robin heard this, he would now want to throw X off the nearest building. 'He must off been toying with my mind.' She thought to herself. He was a thief and a murderer. He had to be stopped at all costs.

She dressed herself into her regular clothes and went over to the mirror in her room. As she reached for her comb, her hand came upon a package. She picked it up and observed it. It was wrapped in red wrapping and tied in a black bow. "Perhaps Robin got me a present." She said as she excitedly ripped off the paper, letting it fall to the ground. Her mind raced with excitement. Robin hadn't really talked to her since that night. So, he might have gotten something in order to express himself better. As she looked at what was there, her eyes went from excitement, to shock. A headband with a green gem in the center was now in her hands. She knew it was the only item stolen from the exhibit last night, but why was it here? She then saw a piece of white paper tied to it. She took off the paper and placed the headband on the table. She unfolded it and read,

Dear Star,

I hope you like the gift. Thanks. I love you.

With lots of love,

X

The X at the bottom was signed in red ink instead of black like the other words, making it stand out the most like a huge beacon. She dropped the note to the ground and ran to Robin's room, nit hesitating to tell him what had happened.

She knocked hard on Robin's door and yelled, "Robin! Wake up!" Robin opened the door, looking very tired and worn out. He let out a yawn and said, "Star. What is..." He was cut off as Star said," Just come!" She grabbed his arm and dragged him to her room. When they reached the room, Star let go of Robin. He knelt to the ground to catch his breath. When he got the ability to talk, he got up and said," Star! What did you drag me for?" "Look." She said as she pointed to the table. He looked there to see the headband. 'What is that doing there? He asked. Star bent to the ground and picked up the noted. She handed it to Robin, who skimmed it over quickly. His eyes then developed a look of rage as his hand went into a fist, crushing the note. "That son of a bitch. I'll kill him." "Robin, why did you use that language? Are you jealousy?" Star asked him, curiosity in his eyes.

"Why would I be jealousy of him?" Robin asked, his face blushing at realizing that, yes, he was jealousy. "Its just that. You do love me, right?" He put his arms around Star and said," Star, I do love you." "Then why are you not even showing me you really care?" She said, breaking away from him. "It's just. Look. If its about that night..." Robin began. "It's not about that!" She stated," We haven't talked since then. You just keep avoiding me!" "I just been confused," Robin said," With us. I know I love you, but now. With X and this letter..."

"Robin," she began, looking at him," I need to ask you something." "Of course Star." He said. "X murdered Aqualad and Speedy," She said," I did have small crushes on them. Do you think he might be eliminating them to get to me?" "Are you saying you don't love me? He asked. "It's not that. I do care about you. Those were just stupid crushes. With X doing this and all..." "X is psychotic and thinks you're his. He's wrong." Robin said, his eyes developing a look of hatred. "But, as you say, you do love me. And you said you'll kill X. Did you ever feel like killing those people I had crushes..." She didn't get a chance to finish as Robin punched the mirror in her room. She let out a cry as he did this, watching the glass fall to the ground. He then yelled," Don't you ever compare me to that bastard!" She then got a look of fear that Robin noticed. He then left the room in a hurry. "Robin." She said quietly as a teardrop rolled down her face.

As Robin entered his room and the door closed behind him, he sat on his bed and covered his face with his hands. How could he talk like that to Star? He loved her. He knew it, so why did he act like such a jerk back there? The question of wanting to kill those she felt attracted to raced through his head. He was just being protective. He would never kill his friends. "Touchy. Touchy, Robin. You don't have to be that way with Star." Red X's voice stated as he appeared from a dark corner of the room. "Will you stop coming in here." Robin said as he shot up from his bed. "Well. Someone isn't happy to see me." X replied. "Why should I? I found your little love letter to her. Now, I'm going to knock you out of my life." Robin said, his facial expression showing incredible anger. "Don't need to be so angry with me," X said," I'm not the jealous one. Star just like me. You know, the whole bad boy thing." "Shut up! I am not jealousy with you. You're nothing but a murderer and a psychopath!" Robin yelled, his hands clutching into fists, getting ready to beat X into the ground.

"Such attitude," X remarked," And to think I got you a present." "What are you talking about?" Robin asked. 'Look under your bed." X replied. Robin bent down to his bed and put his hands under it. He felt something hard and brought it out. It was a black suitcase with a red X across the front. He looked back at X with concern. X replied," Don't' worry. It isn't going to explode or anything. You can trust me." Robin said on his bed, the suitcase on his lap. He opened it and started in shock. There was a Red X costume, identical in every way. The tattered cape. The costume. The belt. The mask. The mask with the skull was on the top. Robin could feel those dead black eyes staring back at him. "You are a sick man." Robin said, not looking up. He picked up the mask and continued to stare at it. "Robin, this is the answer to all your problems," X said," this as always been your trump card. It is a symbol of power. All obstacles in front of you have been cleared thanks to the might of Red X. But, one obstacle remains. This time, it will be taken care of." X sank into the shadows again as Robin ran his hand along the mask.

Will Red X's intentions be revealed? Find out in Chapter 8!