The Results

PERSONAL TIME WITH CHRIS:

I want to thank all of you who have reviewed my last two stories. I have never gotten as much positive feedback as these Teen Titans stories have gotten. Your responses encourage me to write these stories faster and better.

Now, back to the story…

Cyborg was sitting on the sofa reading Scar Tissue when the other Titans came rushing into the room. "That was quick guys. Did you go to the movies?" asked Cyborg. He noticed the worried looks on everyone. "Did I miss something?" Beast Boy stopped and looked at Cyborg. "Starfire ate some blowfish at the restaurant and she's having a reaction to it."

Cyborg's eye grew wide. "Get her into the medical room quickly. I'll run some tests." They rushed Starfire into the medical quarters and laid her on the bed. Starfire, Robin thought to himself. Please don't die. Cyborg looked at Starfire. She was looking really pale. "Starfire," he said, brandishing a needle, "this will hurt just a bit." She winced as he took a blood sample. He put the sample into the computer and analyzed it. "I should have the results in about five minutes," he said quietly. "Until then, all we can do is wait." Starfire fell asleep.

Cyborg left the room and ushered the others to follow. Robin stayed by Starfire's bedside. Outside the room, Raven began meditating to keep her emotions in check. Beast Boy began pacing back and forth outside the door.

Inside, Robin clasped his hands together and knelt in front of the bed. Please, he prayed. Please see her through. I don't want to let her go so soon after I told her how I feel.

A sheet of paper printed out. Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven took notice. They stared at it for a few moments as if they were afraid to read what the tests had to say. Raven ripped the sheet away and read it with the others glancing over her shoulder. Starfire was going to…

"Robin?" asked Beast Boy as he opened the door. Robin looked up. "Could you come out here for a moment?" Robin got up and walked to the others outside the room. Raven handed him the paper. All the color drained from Robin's face. He took a deep breath and read the paper.

According to the tests, Starfire's body had built somewhat of an immunity to the toxins. Her biological makeup was able to fight the toxins. She was not going to die. But she would have extreme nausea for about three or four days. The color returned to Robin as he smiled. But he fainted as soon as he read the paper.

He woke up in his room with Beast Boy looking over him. "Where am I? Where's Starfire? Is she alright?" he asked. "Calm down," responded Beast Boy. "I carried you to your room after you fainted. Star is still in the medical room. She'll have to stay there for a few days. She'll be fine though." Robin laid his head back down on his pillow. "I should be with her." "What you should do is sleep. She's fine. Get some sleep. You can visit her in the morning." Robin nodded. "You're right." He got comfortable in his bed and went back to sleep. Beast Boy shut off the light and closed the door.

"Raven!" he let out in surprise. Raven was standing outside the door. "What's up?" She looked at him. "I think that is the most mature I've ever seen you act. You handled the situation quite well." She moved closer to him. He had no idea what was going on. "Raven, are you feeling okay?" asked Beast Boy. She smiled and nodded. He was shaking. "Are you nervous?" she asked. He nodded. Raven leaned in close and planted a firm yet loving kiss on Beast Boy's lips. Another light bulb shattered. At first he was telling himself this wasn't happening, but he eased into it as it went on. She broke the kiss and asked, "Was that your first time?" He looked back at her and answered, "No I've been nervous many times before."

"Hey!" Cyborg's voice came through the hallway. "When you two are finished sucking face, could you come watch Starfire? I need to recharge. The two of you can watch her in shifts, alright?" They nodded. "Sure Cy," replied Beast Boy.

Beast Boy went into the medical room. Raven stopped by her own room first to get The Two Towers. She walked into the room and saw Beast Boy peering over Starfire. "Is she still asleep?" she asked. Beast Boy nodded. "She moved a bit just a moment ago."

Raven sat in a nearby chair and continued her book… "Welcome, my lords, to Isengard!" she read to herself. Beast Boy was sitting next to the bed. "B-beast Boy?" he heard. He looked down onto the bed and saw Starfire beginning to waken. "Hey. You gave us quite a scare," he said. Raven looked up and walked over to the bed. "Where is Cyborg? And Robin? He must be devastated!" She tried to get up, but Beast Boy gently eased her back down. "Cyborg's recharging. And Robin is lying down. He fainted after we told him you were going to be alright," answered Raven. "I am not going to die? I am most relieved." Beast Boy replied, "We all are, Starfire."

"Are you going to call the restaurant Sue?" Beast Boy didn't understand what she meant at all. "You must be delirious." Raven knew what she meant. "No, we're not going to sue the restaurant. We'll just know to stay away from that dish." Starfire smiled and fell back to sleep.

Beast Boy looked at the clock. Ten-thirty, it read. "I'll take first watch, Beast Boy. I'll wake you up at three, and you can finish the watch until seven-thirty." Beast Boy nodded and gave his friend a kiss on her chakra. He turned into a dog, made three circles, and went to sleep at Raven's feet.

"Frodo was alive but taken by the Enemy." Raven finished her book and looked at the clock. Quarter of three. She heard Starfire stir in the bed and went over to her. "How are you doing?" she asked. Starfire looked up at Raven. "I am a little thirsty. Could you get me a glass of water, please?" Raven smiled. "Sure."

She walked into the kitchen and got a glass of water for Starfire and herself. I better get Beast Boy something with caffeine, she thought. She opened the fridge and found a Coke. She took it and the water back to the room. "Thank you, my friend," said Starfire as she reached for her glass. "No problem."

Beast Boy was still asleep. Raven took the Coke and touched the cold bottle to his forehead. Nothing. She began to shake him. "But mommy, I don't want to go to school today. I want to stay home and bake cookies with you." He opened his eyes. "Oh, it was you," he said, rubbing the cold spot on his head. Raven handed him the soda. "I thought you'd need this." He took the soda. "Thanks, Rave."

"Well, I'll let you get on with your watch, Beast Boy." Beast Boy looked at the clock. Three o'clock. Raven took occupation in the bed next to Starfire's, draped her cloak over a chair, and fell fast asleep. Beast Boy took another sip of his soda and looked at Starfire. "Anything else you need while you're awake?" he asked her. She thought for a moment. "If it is not too much trouble, would you read to me for a small amount of time, please?" she asked. Beast Boy nodded. "My book is on my bed." Beast Boy ran to her room and found The Fellowship of the Ring. He went back to the room and sat down next to the bed. He found her bookmark and began to read to her.

"When they had sung this altogether after him, he clapped them each on the shoulder with a laugh," he stopped and looked up. Starfire was asleep. He smiled and finished, "and taking candles led them back to their bedroom."

Beast Boy looked at the clock. Seven-thirty. Starfire was still in bed and still breathing. "Thanks, Beast Boy." He turned around and saw Robin standing in the hallway. "Anytime, pal." He got up and walked over to Raven. On second thought, maybe I'll let her sleep in, he said to himself.

Beast Boy left and looked back as Robin sat down next to the bed. Starfire's eyes fluttered for a moment before they were fully open. "Robin!" she cried. "I have missed you terribly! I am most sorry that our evening did not end in the pleasantries that I had hoped." Robin cut her off. "Don't worry about it. The only thing that matters to me is that you'll be alright. We still have you with us and that's nothing to be sorry for." Tears welled up in Starfire's eyes. She began to cry. "Star, what's wrong?" asked Robin.

"I wanted to do something with you, but now that I am sick, I fear you will not want to." Robin held up her chin. "You may be sick, Star. But you're not contagious," he replied. She looked up at him and tried to speak, but the words were not emerging. Still holding her chin, Robin leaned in close and gave Starfire a gentle kiss on the lips. She was in heaven. This is what she wanted. Robin broke the kiss. "I hope that this is what you wanted." Starfire giggled as she nodded.

Robin got up. Starfire held out her hand as he walked away. "No please, do not leave me alone." Robin turned around. "I'm just going to wake up Raven." He walked over to the other bed and shook the figure under the covers. "Hey, Raven," he whispered. "It's time to get up." Raven opened her eyes. "Morning already?" she mumbled. Robin nodded. She saw who woke her. "Hey, how are you feeling?" "I feel a lot better now. Thanks for watching her last night."

Raven put her cloak back on and walked out of the room, leaving Robin and Starfire to themselves.