Robin slowly and gently opened the steel roof door to find that Starfire was already sitting on the ledge of the tower. The sun was just beginning to set, its flaming colors reflected off of Starfire's face and a warm breeze ruffled her hair. She had her knees tucked up to her chest and her eyes were simply fixed onto the orange and red sun before her, waves crashed below her. Robin sighed at the sight and slowly stumbled toward the ledge and swiftly dropped down next to Starfire.
"I take it friend Robin that this news will not be taken well." said Starfire while she kept her eyes on the sun.
Robin shook his head, "Star, I don't know how I going to tell you this, so I'm just going to talk and say whatever pops up, ok?" Starfire nodded.
Robin took in a big breath, "Well, do you remember that silver bottle that Slade stole from the museum?" he waited for a reply and got a nod.
"Well, Slade put that stuff into the tube you were in the other night. It was a clear chemical that easily mixed with the water and when you almost drowned, it got into your system."
Starfire looked at him curiously, "And what of this chemical?" she asked bravely.
"It's a sickness Star, right now at this very moment, that chemical is destroying you."
Starfire winced, "What will it do?"
"Scientists were trying to find the fountain of youth, but they made a mistake and got a chemical they call Synorodox (I so just made this up). It is said to speed up the aging process until…"
"Until what Robin?" Starfire asked as she looked straight on into the red horizon.
"Until you die Starfire…"
MAIN ROOM
"You're not answering my question; I asked you if there was an antidote." demanded Raven as she slammed her hand down onto the counter.
"Beast Boy and I have been searching ever since we found out, but we can't find anything."
"I'll be right back, there must be something in my room that can help." Muttered Raven as the disappeared through the door.
Beast Boy looked helpless between the door and Cyborg, "She's gonna be ok right? There's gotta be someone out there…"
"There is Robin's old mentor, Batman?" suggested Cyborg.
Beast Boy shrugged "Might as well give him a try."
ROOF
Starfire lay sobbing lightly in Robin's loving arms; he had told her everything he knew about Synorodox.
"I promise Star, I'm going to find the antidote, no matter what I have to do." Said Robin as he held her face in both hands and wiped her tears away with his thumb.
Starfire nodded her head and sniffled while Robin helped her to her feet. He put his arm around her waist and looked out onto the dark red and purple horizon; Starfire did the same.
"Thank you for loving me, Robin." Said Starfire
Robin looked shocked and then sad, "Star, please don't talk like that, everything is going to be fine, we're going to find a way out of this."
"I know I just wanted to thank you, for everything." said Starfire as she looked up into Robin's face with a false and weak smile.
Robin smiled and whispered, "I love you." as he ran his knuckles over her right cheek. Starfire let a real smile escape on her face as she closed her eyes and gave into his touch. He then slid a hand around the back of her neck and slowly leaned forward into a passionate and loving kiss. Starfire wrapped her arms around his waist and clung to him, her heart light and her head soaring. Heat ricocheted off of Robin's chest as she explored every muscle through the thin material of his shirt.
Robin deepened the kiss and moaned against Starfire's warm lips. "Starfire…my Star…"
Robin swept her lips with his tenderly and slid his hands slowly down her sides and over her hips. His heart beat so fiercely she could feel the rapid palpitation against her own chest. Robin broke the kiss and smiled, partially out of breath, "Might want to stop there, don't wanna do anything too…"
Starfire looked at him curiously.
Robin smiled and blushed while putting a hand behind his head, "Nevermind…"
LATER
Robin tucked Starfire in gently as if a child and kissed her lightly on the lips. She smiled and kissed him back playfully as he sat on her bed.
"You need some sleep Star, tomorrow will be a very busy research day." said Robin as he cupped her cheek in his hand.
Starfire frowned and closed her eyes, "Can you do me one small favor friend Robin?"
"What?"
"Could you please stay here until I fall asleep? Please?"
