Chapter Seven: The Breaking Point
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Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans or Forever 17 by Zoegirl.
This is going to be one heck of a long chapter.
Let the chapter began!
HI-HO, SILVERADO!
…isn't that a car or somethin? Eh, oh well…
A/N: This takes place while Raven and Beast Boy (with the help of Cyborg) are thinking.
Robin and Starfire decided to finish the movie some other time, and went into the kitchen to talk. Oh, and eat, too.
"Star, did you know how Raven felt about Beast Boy?" asked Robin.
Starfire blushed a little, and replied, "I cannot lie to you, friend. I knew that friend Raven had those feelings."
"You know what that means, right?"
Starfire thought for a moment. "I am unaware of what you mean."
"It means that, depending on how Beast Boy feels, things could either get very ugly, or-"
"Or very good, yes?"
"…Well…yeah."
"Friend Robin? May I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"Have you ever felt what Raven feels like?"
Robin turned an unbelievable shade of red, but quickly shook off the color. "Um, yes. Why?"
"I was just wondering. Who do you have feelings for?" asked Starfire.
"Oh, crap, she's caught me!" thought Robin, but in the nick of time, Cyborg came in. (I know, you just want to KILL Cyborg right about now, huh? Haha, joking…)
"How is Beast Boy?" asked Starfire, apparently forgetting about Robin for the time being.
Cyborg smirked. "We just might have a match on our hands."
Starfire clapped joyfully, and shouted, "Glorious! Beast Boy has the same feelings for Raven as well, then?"
"It appears so," said Cyborg.
"Never thought THEY would ever like each other," said Robin.
Brief note: I know it seems like I'm focusing on Raven and Beast Boy right now, but I promise I will get back to the RobStar fluff!
End of the brief note.
"Yeah, unlike some OTHER people I know, HINT, HINT," said Cyborg loudly and emphasizing "HINT, HINT".
Robin and Starfire looked at him blankly. "What do you mean, Cyborg?" asked Starfire innocently.
Cyborg looked at the two oblivious friends in front of him and groaned, throwing up his hands and mumbling something about, "Crazy oblivious people" and "…can't see past their own noses…" as he walked away.
"Well, that was weird," commented Robin.
"Yes, it surely was. What do you suppose Cyborg meant?" wondered Starfire.
Robin shrugged. "Dunno. Anyways, we should be heading off to-"
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! Red lights circled around, and Robin and Starfire looked at each other for half a moment, then ran off. (Sorry if I got the alarm wrong, I just can't remember it that well…-;)
They all met each other at the doorway, and Cyborg explained, "HIVE robbery at the bank. It's weird; Jinx is missing. But that's besides the point- let's go!" The Titans ran off to the bank. (Here's where it's going to get really interesting)
The two members of the HIVE and the Titans were battling it out, when suddenly, a large cloud of smoke appeared. When it cleared up, no longer standing in front of the Titans were Gizmo and Mammoth, but Slade.
"Dude, what's going on?" wondered Beast Boy out loud.
"What do you want, Slade?" said Robin bitterly.
"Something to do," chuckled Slade maniacally. "Oh, and to destroy you."
"Oh, that's all?" said Cyborg sarcastically.
"So, how are you going to try it this time?" asked Robin, trying to control his anger. "You have a sniper team? Robot army? Bomb? Please, humor us."
"Although those options sound good, I'm going to go with a different option. Remember those probes I planted in your friends when you were my apprentice, Robin?" chuckled Slade.
Robin growled maliciously. "So it's that again, huh? You have them planted in all of us?"
"Not all of you. Just the redhead."
Robin's face no longer reflected anger, but fear. "What makes you think that'll destroy all of us?" he questioned, trying to hide his fear.
"Well, you do love her, after all. If she goes down, you'll go down with her. And that will break apart the rest of you."
Cyborg frowned. "What do you want?"
"Oh, I'm going to win either way. All I'm asking if for the Teen Titans to separate, and become anonymous citizens of different cities."
Starfire was in tears, but she shouted, "YOU WILL NOT AND WE SHALL NOT! FRIENDS, TITANS, GO!"
She alone ran forward. Slade smirked.
"Foolish girl. You choose your friends over your own life?"
Starfire looked at Slade spitefully. "It is written, no greater love is shown than when people lay down their lives for their friends. I am willing to show this love. Leave them alone." (A/N: Another Bible verse, which I LOVE to work into stories!)
"You're saying that if I let them live, you will give your life?"
"Starfire, don't do it!" protested Cyborg.
"We need you on the team!" shouted Beast Boy.
"We need you PERIOD!" shouted Raven.
Robin was too much in shock to say anything.
Starfire gave a cold, hard stare to Slade. "Yes. It is a deal."
"Starfire, NO! YOU CAN'T!" finally shouted Robin, running up to the Tamaranian, and embracing her. Slade watched this, amused.
"Robin, I must-"
"No. We can find another way to beat him."
"I see no other-"
"Star, listen to me."
Star looked into Robin's…mask. "Yes?"
"I…I love you. Don't do this."
Star's expression changed from one of confusion and fear to one of love. "I love you as well, Robin."
Robin and Starfire paused for a moment before kissing each other.
Of course, Beast Boy interrupted. (Readers: KILL BEAST BOY! KILL BEAST BOY! Take out guns )
"Uh, hate to ruin a Kodak moment here, but Slade is kinda standing right there."
Starfire remembered what she planned to do, and looked at Robin once more. "Goodbye, Robin. Please do not forget me."
Robin smiled a sad smile. "I won't."
Starfire stepped forward to Slade. "I am ready."
Slade pressed a button, and Starfire started shouting in agony. (Readers: NOOOOOOO!" But she suddenly stopped, and Slade fell to the ground, unconscious. Robin stood over him, bo in hand.
"I won't forget you because you're not going anywhere," he said triumphantly. (Readers: YAAAAAAAAAAAY!)
"But Star's still badly injured," commented Cyborg. "We need to get her back to the Tower Infirmary."
"Let's go, guys," said Robin, and he picked Starfire up in his arms.
THREE DAYS LATER…
Robin sat by Starfire's bed silently, praying that she'd wake up soon. "Come on Star…please wake up…we need you…" he said, stroking her hand gently. "…I need you."
He turned on the radio and began to listen.
Never thought it would be me
Living in a shattered dream
How could this be
The end for me
What I wouldn't give to have
A life to live, a day to plan
Instead I'll be
Forever seventeen
Coulda lived out every dream
I coulda been most anything
Can someone wake me up
I haven't lived yet
I'm only seventeen
God, did You forget
I'm just a baby
And I don't wanna be
Forever seventeen
Robin laughed without much feeling. "Nice timing."
He could have sworn he saw Starfire stirring, but it proved to be false. He sighed.
"Come on Star…"
I'll never have a bed to make
A test to take
A summer day
I'll always be forever seventeen
I coulda had a family
If things had worked out differently
Instead I'll be forever seventeen
Could I have just one more day
A chance to learn from my mistakes
Can someone wake me up
I haven't lived yet
I'm only seventeen
God, did You forget
I'm just a baby
And I don't wanna be
Forever seventeen
In a matter of a moment
Life fell before my eyes
Now I'm looking at the meaning of
The miracle of life
Where were we going
Without even knowing
The answer deep inside
"I coulda sworn I saw you move that time," said Robin half to himself. Now he thought he was going insane.
"…Rob…Robin?"
Forever seventeen
Robin let go of Starfire's hand. "Starfire! You're okay!"
So don't give up
You haven't lived yet
You're only seventeen
And God did not forget
You're just a baby
Robin sprang up. "Star! How are you feeling? Do you need anything? Cuz I can get it for you if you-"
"Robin." Starfire's eyes looked deep and content. "I just want you to be here."
Robin smiled and sat back down. "How do you feel?"
"I feel tired and sore and…what happened to Slade? Were we victorious?" asked Starfire eagerly.
Robin replied, "Yeah. We won."
"GLORIOUS!"
Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven entered the room, and started smiling (save Raven, of course) when they saw Starfire had woken.
"Starfire! You're okay!" shouted Beast Boy joyfully.
"Friends! I am pleased to see you are well!" said Starfire happily, and the group talked for a long period of time.
Next time- the ending!