A/N: YAY! I feel so loved! A cookie to all who reviewed!
I've mailed them to you and they should arrive within 6-8 weeks. –Oh, wait…I forgot to put "fragile" on the envelopes. Dang. So um, Cookie…crumbs to all of my reviewers! (Including those who reviewed my other stories!)

Reviewer replies:
Big "Thank yous" to Jadedea, RavenOnline, lil'LIK Star, kmc99, "Mary", blonde shadowcat, corza12002, "Bethany", and a "Special Thanks" to Scott Okragleski.

Bleeding Wings: Loved your fic. I'm working on a Rob/Rae one next.

Woodfairy: Yeah, in this fic BB and Cy are fillers, I'm not sure how to utilize them correctly yet. And Star is still feeling bad. That's why Robin noticed she'd lost her "sparkle".

"I am Forever": No, I'm not ticked at all. Questions are welcome! I wrote the Robin and Raven scene the way I did because I thought that if one of Robin's best friends were dying because of him, he would do whatever he could to comfort and revive them. Wouldn't you?

Rochelleteentitan: An extra big cookie for you!! I was hoping someone would figure out the combo and you are right. It was "Starfire".

Evilevergreen: Sorry to disappoint you, there's no hints of Rae/Red X either, but that's a great idea for another story!

Disclaimer: I'm way too busy reading my reviewer's stories to write episodes, so obviously I don't own Teen Titans.

(I really am trying to check out your stuff guys. There's a lot of good ones and I get distracted easily so don't feel bad if I haven't reviewed yours yet.) On with the story...

Though I do not profess to be great, I do not profess to suck either.

Lost, but Not Forgotten
(chapter 3)

Red X slipped the belt on, "This suit is definitely way better looking on me." He adjusted the individual pieces to make sure they all worked. 'Robin should have known I'd never concede so easily.' He smiled menacingly as he pulled out his extra vile of Xinothium. A thief by trade X knew when he'd stolen the Xinothium from Dr. Chang's lab that he'd need more than one. It was easy enough to get away with the extra after he'd tricked them into thinking he was desperate enough to destroy all he'd had to escape. Now he was back and his gadgets worked better than ever.

He exited Robin's room and crept down the hall. He slipped one leg through the open window that he'd used to sneak in and was reading his other, when he heard a crash. 'Shit! Either that's some dumbass trying to create a free-for-all break-in or somehow I tripped a fucking alarm,' he grumbled, 'I thought I remembered where all of the trigger points were. They must've reworked the system.'

He figured they would anticipate his escape and place someone outside to trap him, so he decided to check out the situation inside. Maybe he could take them out one by one. Besides, he knew this place very well. If he had to, he could hide out for a few days. If they were outside, he wouldn't get far and there weren't a lot of places to hide, being on an island and all. He cautiously tiptoed toward the source of the noise. As he neared the elevator he saw a flash of purple float by out of the corner of his eye.

"Robin, I am unsuccessful in my search for the cause of the alarm. I have found no trace of any intruder," X heard the girl say. "May I please be of any other use to you now?" She seemed to brighten up when she asked this.

"No, Star. We're done here. The police are on their way, so you might as well just wait there. It must have just been a stray animal that triggered the system. 'Cy! We really need to update that!' Star don't worry, we'll be there in a bit," Robin finished.

'Ah, it is of course, the beautiful Tamaranian,' he mused, 'and even luckier for me, she's alone.' It would be easier to attack her without the other Titans. He knew that she was a worthy opponent. She was strong and quick. He had been surprised last time they'd faced. He hadn't known she'd acquired eye beams and she'd blasted him back the second she looked at him. He was more than prepared this time. 'It's just too bad I won't get to see your beautiful green eyes,' he lamented.

X boldly stepped out of the shadows, "It seems we're finally alone." She was startled and he took his opportunity when she hesitated. He dove toward her and shot two red Xes from his wrists while in the air. He then rolled forward and kicked her legs out from under her knocking her to the ground. The Xes had worked as he'd hoped attaching her hands palm-down to the floor. He quickly produced a horizontally elongated X and used it as an adhesive blindfold to hold her eyes closed. With her main weapons disabled she was much easier to handle. "I'm not letting you get away from me again cutie," He whispered in her ear.

He laughed as he watched Starfire struggle against her bonds. She finally gave up, but he wasn't able to revel long. He felt her legs wrap around him and he was launched across the room. He slammed into the wall with a loud thud. "Oh, that wasn't a good idea!" he growled.

"I believe you deserved that, you Nolvandering Sklerdnetch!" she growled back.

"I wasn't going to hurt you, but now I just might," he declared as he used two more Xes to hold down her feet.

"You will not get away with this!" She stated this so matter-of-factly that he had to laugh again.

"If it wasn't for you, I already would have. You were not part of my plan, but now that I have you, I think you will make a nice addition to it." His knees straddled her small frame and he situated himself so that his face was directly above hers. She could not move so he took this opportunity to examine her. Her body was tiny and only slightly curvy, but he didn't mind one bit. He unclasped her neck shield to get a better look at her delicate collarbone. He followed that up to her beautiful face. Her hair was wild. Flung out to the sides, it framed her face like the suns rays, 'Or a star's fire,' he thought. He was still depressed that he wasn't able to see her eyes, but he comforted himself by concentrating on her lips. 'Well she can't see me anyway,' he conceded before he flipped up his mask. He leaned in and kissed them gently. He could sense resistance at first, but she finally gave in, and if he wasn't mistaken, he thought he almost felt her kiss back. A stray strand of his black hair fell and touched her face. She flinched and he quickly slid it behind his ear.

He drew back to take in the sight of her once more. 'She's perfect.' He traced her every curve with his fingers. At this she squeaked, but she couldn't put up much of a fight. X realized that he was in the position to take full advantage of her. He wanted to. He really wanted too. He wanted to kiss every part of her. He wanted to take in every part of her. His hand was poised above her breast, 'But, most of all, I want her to want me back.' He pulled his hand away and instead used it to lightly touch the side of her face. "Don't worry. I'm not a bad guy. I'm just a thief," he smiled to himself, 'So I'll just steal you away.'

Robin was elated to get back to the tower. After that grueling fight, nearly being crushed to death, and having someone almost die for him, he really needed to relax, think, and reprioritize.

"Star, hey Star! We really kicked butt!" he heard Beast Boy yell, "Come party with us…I'll even try some of your celebration pudding!" He paused, "Star? I thought she'd jump at that."

Robin tried to reassure him, "Don't worry Beast Boy. I told Starfire that we were fine and she said there was nothing wrong here. It's late. She probably went to sleep already."

"Yeah, B. Rob's right. Besides, I'd rather celebrate without Star's pudding." Cy agreed, feigning sick just talking about anything Starfire would cook.

Robin felt a breeze blow by as Cyborg and Beast Boy zoom past him to the television. "'Robot Rampage 2'! Booyah! --- No way dude! 'When Zombies Attack 5'!" Other "choice" movie names were argued over in the background as he watched Raven grab a kettle and set some water to boil.

Robin didn't want to let on that he was a little worried, but he didn't know anything more than the others. She probably was asleep. 'Even so, I should check on her.'

It seemed Raven was thinking the same thing, "Robin, I know you told Star we we're fine, but I think we should see if she is. I've never seen her turn down a chance to uh… 'cook'."

"I know. I'll go. You relax. You certainly deserve it," he thanked her again with a smile as he pushed her hair back to see her face. He watched her violet eyes flicker over her cup of tea. It was her silent, 'You don't have to make a big deal of it.' But he also knew she would do it again in a heartbeat though she'd never say it.

He was halfway to Starfire's room when he remembered that he was not fully clothed. In her urgency, Raven had torn his shirt off and he was now covered by only a few thin strips of fabric. Not that he looked bad by any means, but suddenly it was kind of important that he look good. Even before they left to fight, he was planning on looking nice when he talked to her. 'Hell, I wore a tux for Kitten and I didn't even like her.' So, he went back to his room to change.

He scrounged through his dresser drawers and was almost appalled at what he saw. There was nothing, just the bare bones of a wardrobe. Besides a full sock/underwear drawer, there were two white and two black tees, and one pair each of blue jeans, black jeans and tan khakis. He almost never had a chance to wear anything other than his uniform. He always had to be "Robin," ready for anything. If a call came in he had to be out the door and able to kick butt. He really didn't have any time to be relaxed. 'Well, I should be able to feel relaxed around her, if anyone. Alright. Let's see what I can do.' He thought, as he rubbed his hands together. 'What is it that girls are supposed to like? …Right!' He undressed and slipped on one of the black tee shirts and the black jeans. They were a little baggy, but luckily he didn't have any shortage of belts.

'This is missing something. Hmm, maybe, just maybe…' He went to his closet and shoved aside dozens of uniforms. Way in the back he spotted his only button-down shirt. It was still nice and white, just a little wrinkled, but that wasn't a big problem. 'I just won't button it.' He turned to look in the mirror, 'Not bad. Sophisticated, yet approachable.' He frowned when he remembered his mask. 'I can't take it off… not just yet.'

All of his friends would've been shocked to see him saunter down the hall looking mostly, well normal, but not one got the chance. He was at Starfire's door in a flash. He lifted up his hand to knock, but stopped. He found it hard to believe, but he was almost afraid. 'I'm supposed to be this leader, this legendary thing, yet I'm letting one confrontation stop me? It's just Star. I'm sure she'd easily forgive me… just do it you idiot.' He finally willed his wrist to move.

There was a hollow echo. He tried once more, which only resulted in the same dead sound. "Star? Starfire? It's me. I just wanted to see if you were okay. Star?" He was really starting to get worried. Even if Starfire was dead asleep she should have heard him. He debated with himself for a few seconds, but finally decided that he should peek in…just in case. He slid the door open a crack. "Starfire?" He didn't see any evidence that the bed had been slept in, but he stepped inside to get a closer look 'Where the hell is she?' He was getting really worried now. She was nowhere to be found. 'Maybe she's in the gym.' He thought hurriedly trying to comfort himself.

He ran down to the gym. 'If she's not there, so help me god!' His fears were confirmed when the door slid open and the room was hauntingly empty. "STARFIRE!" He cried out. He didn't even bother to close the door as he bolted to the living room. "Guys, Starfire! She's gone! We need to find her NOW!" all of the words ran together as he gasped for air.

"Robin, you're…" Raven started, "you look…"

Robin must have been really scared. He hadn't even remembered what he was wearing, "It doesn't matter. We need to find Starfire!"

"Rob, calm down. We'll find her." Cyborg tried to reassure him, but he would have none of it.

"Cyborg, you take the T-Car and scan for her signal. Beast Boy, check from the sky. Raven, you and I are going to search in and around the tower. She was here not long ago. Let's hope she hasn't gotten far," he barked out. They all took off and he headed for the roof. 'Please, Please. Let her be alright!'

A/N: Whoo! Intense Huh? Hope I updated this quick enough for y'all! Next one soon. I promise!
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