Chapter Two
Starfire knew she was asleep, she could sense the dream-like state she was in. She couldn't see where she was, it was dark and smoky and cold. Suddenly, Starfire could hear the sound of horseshoes approaching her from somewhere in the mist. Alarmed, Starfire stood in fighting stance and got ready to shoot starbolts at whoever was drawing near. A hand was suddenly on her shoulder and she quickly turned around to see the man she had been dreaming of for the past few days.
'Libiath . . . 'She whispered as he drew her close to him and set her in a warm kiss. His hands traveled down her back and pulled her as close as they could possibly come. Their touch seemed to make the entire room warm. Her neck prickled as Libiath ran his fingers up and down her spine . . .'
A sharp knock at the door awoke Starfire out of her sleep. Angrily she hid the book and stormed to her door.
"What?!" She cried angrily as the door opened, revealing a surprised Raven.
"I was wondering if you had seen a book of mine, I misplaced it. Haven't been able to find if for a few days," Raven asked. Raven studied Starfires face as it went from angry to what seemed like nervous.
"Umm, why no, friend Raven. If I had seen a book of yours, I would have returned it! I will keep an eyeball out for it though, heh heh. Good day!" And Starfire quickly shut the door.
Raven stared at the door, wondering perhaps if she should knock again. Instead she proceeded down the hall to where the rest of the Titans had gathered. As she entered the room She saw Cyborg and Beastboy positioned at their usual places in front of the television screen. Robin was sitting on a chair, bent over in thought.
"Has anyone noticed anything weird about Starfire?" Raven asked. The boys all turned as if they had all been thinking the same thing.
"Yeah," Cyborg said, setting down the game controller and turning in his seat. "She hasn't been down to watch me and BB play for a few days."
"She hasn't made any of that gross soup stuff she likes," Beastboy said scratching his chin.
"I don't think she's eaten anything," Robin said. He stood and started to pace. He always seem to get more worried when a situation arose that involved Starfire.
"I just went to her room and she didn't seem to want to let me in. I think she's hiding a book of mine." Raven said.
"A book? Dude, Starfire can read?" Beastboy exclaimed. Three pairs of angry eyes turned and glared him down. "Uh, okay, never mind." He said, blushing a bit.
"Why would Starfire want to hide one of your books? You don't have any books on like, fungus or anything do you?" He said, giving Raven an odd look.
"Not quite. But if she is keeping one of my books, I need to get it back." Raven answered.
"Okay team, we have a new mission. Me, Cyborg and Beastboy will try to lure Starfire out of her room. When she's out, Raven, you go in and search her room. Okay team, go!"