Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans.
It was three in the morning at the famous Titans' Tower in Jump City. The whole city was asleep - except one person - Robin. Robin had gone to retrieve the cake for Starfire earlier and now was bustling around silently, preparing the table setting, decorations, et cetera. He was not allowing a single flaw into Starfire's birthday. Not one thing would go wrong. He pulled a small, black and gold box out of his pocket. Inside was a golden ring. Faceted in this was a three-karat diamond. He had asked those the Titans had saved over the years for a little tip. The money had amounted, and now he sat at the table holding a fifteen-thousand-dollar ring. It was beautiful and flawless. It sparkled white figures into place on the walls. But most important, it would be held on a special person's finger - Starfire's. That name made him quiver nervously. He wondered what she would say to his question. Would she be happy or sad? Many questions rolled through his mind. But now, he could not be nervous. His hands could not shake. For when he held this extravagant diamond ring to her, he had to be suave. He could not stutter and mess up. It had to be perfect. This day had to be perfect.
"Robin, where do you want me to put these tissue paper bells?" Cyborg was the only Titan who was helping Robin set up Starfire's birthday surprise. But even he did not know of the ring. Only Robin knew about the ring.
Cyborg and Robin continued placing decorations, flowers, and accessories all over the room until about seven o'clock. Then, Raven and Beast Boy woke up. They brought the presents they had bought Starfire in the room, placing them in a corner. Still, Starfire had not woken. Robin sat in the living room, waiting for her to wake, sweating nervously. Still, he had not calmed himself.
At nine o'clock, the birthday girl woke up. At that moment, breakfast was delivered to her in bed. Robin wouldn't allow her permission to enter the dining room. For breakfast he had cooked mustard grits (Beast Boy's idea), eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes. A meal like this one was heavenly. All food had been cooked to perfection. Everything tasted wonderful.
For lunch, the Titans ate out at a cafe. Starfire ordered a vegetable burger and loaded it down with mustard. Robin consumed two slices of peppers and sausage pizza. Beast Boy ate tofu with beans in a soy-wheat tortilla. Raven ate a light Cesar salad with Italian dressing. Cyborg had stayed at home.
However, when the Titans returned to their comfortable abode, they were, to say in the least, surprised. "I was expecting you." The Titans immediately felt a sticky substance in the air and became unconscious.
By the time the Titans woke up, they were all tied to a concrete wall, deep underground. Directly in front of them stood Christina.
"How are you feeling, my darling sleepyheads? Are you feeling as good as me? Probably not, but oh well. Right now, all the anger I ever felt to you is, well, gone! I feel wonderful. Here you are, strapped to a wall, and I can do anything I want to. Now, may I introduce my fiancé? It seems you have had some quarrels with this wonderful man before. Your fate lies in his hands. Honey, Slade, come on out."
From the dark, musty gloom appeared a silhouette familiarized with one treacherous name - Slade. "Hello, Teen Titans." The villain spat at their weak frames in a mocking fashion.
Suddenly, through a ceiling panel came a person who was known to the Titans as Jessie. "Hello, Slade."
"Jessie!" The evil antagonist swept his cape from the ground with hatred toward a former foe. "Get out of my hideout - NOW!"
"Let these people go!" Immediately following this, Jessie withdrew a sword from its holster. Slade did the same. The two began to fight. This was no ordinary fight. This fight was fought of pure rage, hatred toward the other. Swords clashed and clanged, hit and banged. The battle of two men went on for a while. Finally, Jessie had Slade trapped against the concrete wall, helpless as the Titans.
"Now, Slade, a score will be settled."
"Not on my watch!" Slade immediately pressed a button on his waistband and a hole in the wall, directly under his feet opened. The villain slipped through it, not to be seen for a period of time. At least, not until his next attack. Now, only the Titans and Jessie were left in the room. Christina had escaped during the swordfight. Jessie withdrew a knife from his pocket and cut the ropes that bound the Titans so perilously.
"You're safe now."
"Happy birthday, Starfire!" The Titans had returned home and started the birthday jubilee. Robin had brought the cake out to the table. Beast Boy offered Starfire his present first.
"Oh! It's a new sweater! Thank you Beast Boy!" The alien hugged the green boy.
"Here, open mine." Cyborg now offered a package to the birthday girl.
"Thank you, Cyborg! I love it!" The robot had given her twenty-five bottles of mustard.
Starfire then opened Raven's present. Raven had offered a photo album to the girl that Raven had collaborated herself. Then came the time for Robin's special present.
He got down on his knees. He removed the box from his pocket. The box was opened. Amid gasps of wonder, Robin managed to say two words. "Love me?"
Starfire was speechless. Finally, she was able to speak. "Yes!"
There they sat, in the dining room, munching on cake and marveling Starfire's new ring. She loved it. But most importantly, she loved Robin, and Robin loved her.
Author's Note: Here ends the story of a romance. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. I have also enjoyed reading most of my reviews. To those who gave me this enjoyment, I thank you. I wish you all a wonderful day. Sadieluvr715