Hi, guys, me again! Sorry this took so long, I'm really busy lately. So anyway, this chapter is a lot of nothing. I mean, sorry. Just some getting-back-on-track, a little mystery, and some trust crap. I just need to get into the groove after that misery. But I have a plan for the next chapter. It's going to be a blast.

Sorry the gloomy chapter last time. And about spelling Azerath wrong (did I get it right this time?). But guys, think really hard. I needed something way gloomy for Racen. I mean, it's Raven. I mean, a gloomy past is, like, guaranteed.

Thankz for the reviews (again). Please review, Princess Angel Rose. Don't stop now, I promise I'm reviewing yours!

Okay, I have about five minutes right now, because I'm leaving for dance then, and it's really hard to dance while you write fanfics... but I will brainstorm in the studio while dancing to Beyonce! And Black-Eyed Peas. And classical music... Anyway, if you like that anime show, Inuyasha (like the one with the most fanfics ever), then R&R my sister's fanfic (she's meangenius, if you didn't know yet). There, my sister (Blackfire), now don't hurt me (poor little Star), I followed your every command. Again.

Hey, that works, because she's got dark hair and is sort of gothic (but hey, we still love her, and still read her FF because you have no idea how good that girl is at writing – it's scary, read my bio if you haven't, it talks a little about her). And I'm red-headed and I'm all bright and cheerful. Well, except when evil SS teachers never bring your grade up until your parents talk to them. Or when lunchroom ppl put you on silence like every day and you are forced to pass notes with your friends (but unlike your other classes, you are caught here).

Disclaimer: IDOTT. If you don't know what it means, I'll tell you. It means you're an idiot who can't spell the word ITIOT. Not. Just look back some chapters. If you're an idiot, and you don't know yet. But it's obvious, anyway. I wonder if I'm doing my disclaimers legally. They never said acronyms were prohibited. In fact, I don't even remember them mentioning disclaimers, but I'm not a very good reader, I just saw everyone else's.

Dedication: To my social studies teacher who, after my parents had a long conference with, finally raised my grade up to a good old A minus!

Chapter Nine: Who to Trust

The Mansion:

Star watched Philp intently as he slept. She didn't know if he was good or bad, she just couldn't figure the strange hottie out (A/N: Star doesn't think of him as a hottie, but, you know, that was what she was thinking, only it would be more like, "I just cannot seem to figure that queer nicely-featured fellow out"). She really had enjoyed that kiss, but maybe that was just because she had felt it was Robin the whole time.

"Well," she thought distractedly to herself, "Now I am starting to see the flashing of fireworks for Philip, just as I have been seeing them for Robin."

Still, the sane, common-sense part of her brain screamed, "But how can I possibly love two people? I am an alien, but it is quite obvious to me that you cannot feel the bubbly feeling for more than one person. It is especially clear to me that having the bubbly feel for anyone besides Robin should also be wrong..."

The Tower:

Beastboy hadn't slept at all that night. His mind kept darting back to Raven. Or should he say to Dove, or possibly Finch? No wonder she was so sad. He couldn't bear having that many names and that many betrayers. That was why he wanted to prove that the Titans were for real – that they wouldn't betray her. At least, he never would.

At about one in the morning, he heard some sounds outside his door. He considered waking Robin, but instead went out to investigate it alone. He was a big boy, and if he was ever going to get a girl (preferably Raven), he shouldn't be afraid.

Once he got into the hallway, he saw a robotic-like figure. He knew it wasn't Cyborg, because his red eye would have been glowing. He was about to approach it when he realized it wasn't a robot but, instead, it was a winged creature. To his surprise, when it reached the top of the plasma TV, it appeared to be some kind of quick mammal and it ran off.

He figured it could be just his head, but he decided to tell Robin, anyway. He walked up to his door, turned into a snake, and slithered under the crack. He was about to wake Robin up, but he stopped to listen to him.

"No," Robin was moaning. "No, I didn't! No, I didn't!" he repeated over and over, louder and louder. He was dripping with sweat and tossing and turning. Beastboy winced at the sight. Finally his nearly shouted, "ROBIN!"

Robin's eyes burst open. His mask was off, and Beastboy was surprised to see that he had the same eyes as Philp did – bright, shining blue ones. The only differences were 1. that Philp's were soft, and Robin's were striking and gorgeus and (A/N: Ew, Beastboy wasn't actually thinking that. It's just, Robin can't sleep with his mask on. OUCH! So Beastboy had no choice.) 2. that Robin was wearing a mask all the time.

"Dude," Beastboy said in surprise. "No offense, but you're an idiot. If you didn't wear your stupid mask, Star would have fallen for you in a second."

Glaring at him, Robin stuffed his mask on, even though he was secretly considering his words. "Why should I care?" he demanded. "And besides, I'm sure Star doesn't care about the color of eyes, anyway. Not that I care."

"Chill," Beastboy said. "I know you like her. Why do you care so much, anyway? I mean, about hiding it."

"I don't like her, okay?" Robin asked angrily. "Now what did you come here for?"

"Oh, right. I saw this robot guy. Then he changed into this bird thingy. Then he changed into a mammal dude. Only I don't know who he was. And he's probably gone by now."

Robin shook his head. "I can't trust you! You just came here to talk about Star – and to use my advice for myself as your bait for Raven."

"Dude, I'm your pal! You should trust me!"

"NO."

"This love thing has gone to your head." Then he thought to himself, "But can I trust myself on what to do about Raven? I love her so much!"

The Mansion:

"Star, do you trust me?"

"Um, yes, of course I do, Philip," Starfire replied sheepishly. She knew she didn't, but she wasn't sure if he did.

"No, I can tell you don't."

"Well, it is just that you have not been very trustworthy lately. Your friend is dead, Philp. I have not spoken to Robin yet, but I still wonder. I am sorry you did not speak to me about this earlier, but... he is dead. Why will you not set me free?"

He sighed. "You really want to leave me?"

"It is not that way at all!" she replied quickly. "I miss my friends very much, though, and I do wish to see them."

"Well, can't you wait a few days? I mean, RC could be faking it. And maybe Slade was... well, I don't know. Besides, I love being with you. And even if I went to Titans Tower, you know it wouldn't be the same."

She didn't have the heart to rebuff him. "Of course," she replied sadly. "I shall stay with you for three days. Then we can depart."

Me:

Evil, I know it! I mean, how she didn't "rebuff" him. I just learned that word in LA. Don't you love it?

Like I said, I know it might have been pretty boring, and parts of it might have been screwed up. But I promise next chapter, which will be called "Confessions of Heartbroken Teens," will make up for it. It's all about confessions, as you may have guessed.

Anyway, so please don't flame me. I really did try, but I was busy, and I didn't have any specific ideas and... well, I don't know. I didn't really like it, but who knows, maybe you did. And that whole weird creature thing wasn't a fake, so don't forget about it! Okay, so that was like barely any fluff, too. But next chappie is all about the love!

So please R&R. Here are some thanks again:

Blonde Shadowcat: Well, duh. I mean, thanks for reviewing, and I love you, but this is obvious! I'm not that evil. They will end up together. The exciting part, however, is how they will.

Warprince2000: Thanxz!

Misundersoodgrl: You tell me, I don't remember talking about long. But whatever, doesn't really matter, bcuz u nicely reviewed, so thanxz!

Solodancer789: Well, thanxz, srry I didn't update sooner. But I will update next chapter really soon, I promise!

Meangenius: I have something in mind sort of like that. He's not exactly good, but I do have this weird, twisted, good-but-bad thing going on for him. But I can't explain or it'll blow it! And Kweeny is fun, sister evilest, so leave me alone about it! And again, srry about Azerath. Whoops. Thanks for reviewing.

Thanxz, all of you, for reviewing! I'll thank you, too, if you just hit the blue button and R&R! (That is, unless you flame, then I'll have to diss you...)

Luv,

Kweeny