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Chapter3 - Being Brave

"Don't worry Star," Robin said softly, "we'll get out of this - somehow." He stuck out his glove, and a key popped out of his middle finger. "I wonder if this will work?"he put the key in a small hole that was in the cuffs that Starfire had on her hands. "It worked!"

The cuffs popped off, and Starfire got up. "Let me try this," she yelled as she blasted one of her star-bolts at the door Slade threw them in. With much surprise, the door burst open. "That was much easier than I had expected." Star said with a grin. She began to walk out the door, when Robin's hand reached out and grabbed hers.

"R-Robin?" Starfire shuddered, "What are..."

"It was too easy. Slade must be up to something. We have to be very careful. Who knows what he's up to." He tightened his grip on Star's hand.

"Robin, your hurting me." Robin let go to reveal a red mark on Star's hand.

"I-I'm sorry," he said as a small tear ran down his cheek, "I didn't mean it. It's just... I.." he lunged at Starfire, and landed with his arms wrapped around her. "I hate that Creep! He is always threatening to destroy the Earth, destroy my friends, destroy you."

She was shocked at what was happening. Is this why his name kept appearing? Was she predicting the future? Did she somehow know this was going to happen? "Robin", she said to the quivering boy, "We will never know what Slade is up to unless we go out and try to stop him. I know it's hard for you, but we can do it---together." She looked into his eyes, the same way he looked in hers that night long ago. This was the 1st time she saw him this way - scared. But not for his sake, it was for hers. She wrapped her arms around Robin in a comforting way. "Don't worry. We'll get out of this" she whispered.

She released her grip on Robin, and backed away. She gave Robin a friendly smile, and together, they walked out the door. "Thanks Star," he said with a sigh, "I know I never cry, but I- was just worried."

"I was too," she said, "But just remember, you will always have us - your friends."

"Just do me a favor, and never tell Beast Boy or Cyborg. I'd never live it down. If they knew a tear ran down my face, I'd be screwed for life!"

"Speaking of our friends, why don't we try to contact them? It's worth a try." Star picked up her communicator, and started to call Raven. "Raven, are you there? Raven? Beast Boy? Cyborg? Is anyone there?"

"No, we're here," said a voice from behind, "Slade captured us after he got you."

Robin and Starfire turned around to see their 3 friends and partners standing behind them. "Friends!" Star yelled as she ran up to them, "Are you alright?"

"We're fine," Beast Boy replied, "How's about you?"

"Okay," said Robin, followed by a "Couldn't be better," from Starfire. The friends decided they'd better figure out a plan to defeat the evil one that captured them. They all sat down in a corner, and started the plan. Star, once again, gave Robin a loving smile.