CelticHeriessFiona: Thanks, hope you like the end.

Starfire-is-not-a-wimp: Yes the others made it through okay, sorry if that was a little confusing. No kidding! No one can really resist the RobStar-ness. I saw some spoilers for STRANDED and you really can't hint the RobStar any more that that. I mean, I thought 'Date with Destiny' did it, but this. This pretty much screams it. I'm also wanting to see Starfire use a bow and arrow, that should be interesting. Anyway hope you like the end of my story.

Maile: Yup Rorek's gone, but life goes on with the Teen Titans. I'm really hoping I'll still be able to write stuff when I'm in college. Oh well, we'll see.

Jadefire: Thanks, glad you liked it.

Shiara: Well I don't know what to say except; Thanks.

Brit the Mighty: Okay I was completely at a loss as to how that should have been resolved. I hope you still like it. And the end.

Luvya: Yes its sad that the final chapter is now here, but I hope you enjoy it anyway.

Story Weaver1: Thanks I was hoping someone would like that.

Thanks for all the great reviews throughout the story; I hope you've enjoyed it. And now without anymore delay, the Final Chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter Eighteen

A True Story

Through the whirling blue tunnel they flew, turning sharply without warning. The air speeding past them was cold and frigid making them shiver on their way back. Finally they popped on through the other side and the Dreamcatcher instantly shut off. Robin and Starfire lay sprawled on the floor panting heavily and just looking up at the ceiling.

"Oh-hwow," said Robin talking and panting at the same time. "Oh thanks Star, I love ya," he said blindly patting her arm. She broke her gaze with the ceiling and stared at him.

"T-truly?" He smiled and nodded his head.

"Oh yeah, I like ya no matter what Raven says about you." Raven sent him an un-amused glare and he waved his hand. "Just kidding, sheesh Raven." It took a good thirty minuets for everyone's blood pressure to return to normal. Neville and Cho ran up to them followed by a host of their friends. Robin took a few of deep breaths and nodded his head at the gaping crowd.

"You know what I could really use right now is a coke and couple Advil."

"If you all rested up now, we should get back and see what's up with everyone else," said Cyborg already walking out the door. Harry and Ron stood themselves up as did the other Titans. They spent the next two days getting cleaned up, getting some actual restful sleep, and getting ready to get used to normal 'muggle' things again. Or as normal as things could get in Titans Tower. Even things in Hogwarts were beginning to return to normal operations. The classes were resuming with a few exceptions such as defense against the dark arts which was once again without an instructor. One day after lunch the Titans, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were summoned to Dumbledore's office by owl.

They approached the large door covered by the griffin. The halls were fairly devoid of student personnel because classes had resumed. Harry stood before it and uttered the password.

"Football," said he. The griffin sprang out of the way and revealed the door leading into his office. He knocked a couple of times and they heard Dumbledore beckon them inside. In they went and they saw the headmaster sitting at his desk beaming at them as they took their stood before his desk.

"Please, sit down." He gestured to eight vacant chairs and they promptly took their seats. "I am not sure if you will ever cease to hear gratitude for what you all have done."

"Well we don't know about Slade," said Robin. "But…"

"Voldemort escaped back into the world again," finished Harry. The others joined Harry and Robin in slight down cast looks. "It feels like we only got half the job done."

"Half?" Dumbledore added a small chuckle. "Half of what job? No one sent you after them, no one ordered you to discover the secret of the Dreamcatcher cartouche. Or how to defeat the dead ones, or even give your lives to protect those who could not protect themselves." Hermione glowed and Beast Boy sat twiddling his thumbs. "Such selflessness is rarely seen these days." They remained silent and Dumbledore rose from his desk and walked over to the door. "Very well, come. And see the impact of your 'half a job'." They left with Dumbledore and upon entering the halls they were met with thunderous applause and cheers. It seemed that the students, and the Antioch survivors, had lined the halls form Dumbledore's office all the way to the great hall. Being their nature Starfire, Hermione, and Harry cast humbly sheepish smiles around at the jostling crowd. They entered the great hall and walked toward the Gryffindor table following them were their many admirers; even a handful of Slytherin first years were taken in by their victory. As she pass by Pansy Parkinson Starfire narrowed her eyes and veered off from the group. Robin did a double take upon noticing her course change. The Tamaranian walked up to Pansy and stood up straight.

"We have returned, as I said before we departed; you are indebted to my friends with an apology." Pansy shook her head and curled her lip.

"Go sit with your friends and wallow in your 'victory'." Starfire however wouldn't take no for an answer.

"I am afraid I must insist…" Robin came up and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Come one Star, forget about it."

"She had directly affronted my friends; I will not yield until she honors your dignity." She turned back to the female Slytherin. "Please, please give your apology." Pansy stepped closer to her.

"Is it so hard for you to understand? I said I will not. What do I have to say in order to get through that thick skull of yours?" Robin looked up at Pansy. "Are you so dense that you'll stand here for days on end asking for an apology? You're dumber than I thought." Robin slipped past Starfire and tightly gripped Pansy by the shoulders.

"Now you will apologize!" Pansy glanced back at Starfire who shrugged her shoulders. "Well?" Robin gripped a little harder and Pansy mouthed wordlessly until she breathed tow words. "Didn't catch that," said Robin.

"I'm sorry..." Mutter Pansy. Robin let go of her and gave her a short nod. He and Starfire then joined their friends at the table. Pansy sank down into her chair and leaned her head back against the stone wall. Starfire and Robin sat down next to the other Titans and across from Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Dumbledore stood up and hushed the loud and chatty crowd.

"Good afternoon to you all! It is a beautiful day, isn't it?" There was a general murmur of agreement throughout the hall. "We are able to enjoy this fine spring day because of many brave young people among us. Would those who participated in the defense of Antioch please rise." Some one hundred and seventy five students plus our eight heroes rose up from their seats. "I wish to speak for the faculty, our student body, and all who inhabit this good earth when I say that we are forever in your debt, we are grateful beyond anything you could imagine, and we are honored to have you all here today to dine with us. You are all truly heroes." The hall rose into a storm of applause like a tremendous storm, its radiant booming only growing. Once the noise quieted Dumbledore beckoned Cho up to the teacher's tables. She held a few pieces of parchment with her and gave him a ready nod. "I would now like us all to take a moment for the two hundred and twenty five brave souls who gave their lives for us." He sat back down and Cho stared out at the silenced crowd nervously. She caught Harry's eye and the two smiled at each other. She cleared her throat and began reading down the list.

"Alastor Andrews…Dexter Ascante….Samantha Becket." As Cho read down the list of fallen defenders the others sat some bowing their heads while other silently wept for their friends, family, and/or loved ones. Cho continued down the long list but paused when she reached the name she had been dreading to read. "S-Scott Hayward." She put a hand up to trembling mouth and McGonagall offered to relieve her but she shook her head. Wanting not to drag the feeling on any longer Cho moved on. "Alexander Simmons…Daniel Williams…and Bernadette Younguist." She finished the memorial and after a few moments of silence took her seat amongst the other students. Dumbledore stood back up and held up a goblet.

"To our friends and family." He drank and all others fallowed suit.

LATER THAT DAY………………..

Harry held out his hand and Robin extended his to shake it. The two then embraced each other like brothers and their other friends did the same. They stood once again outside out of Professor Dumbledore's office.

"Well Harry guess this is it," said Robin.

"Guess so," replied Harry.

"So how are you guys got some special method of sending us back and all," said Cyborg. "That reminds me, are we gonna have to go back without remembering what happened?" Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked at each other. Starfire nodded in agreement.

"Yes, and it would be most joyous to have the ability to 'keep in touch' with our friends." Hermione shrugged.

"I think you'll go back alright, besides you can keep a secret can't you. And be sure to keep your windows open some nights, you never know when a passing owl may need a place to rest."

"Sure no prob," piped up Beast Boy. "Though can't make you any promises cause I kinda talk in my sleep sometimes, and then there was the time when I blabbed all night about"- Raven lightly jabbed him in the ribs.

"Your secret's safe," the pale Titan promised. Harry nodded in thanks.

"Are you sure you don't want to stay for maybe a few more days, or weeks?" Robin smiled and shook his head.

"As much as we'd like to we really can't. Titans East can't hold down both forts forever."

"And I'm sure you would get home sick," said Cho walking up behind Harry, Ron, and Hermione. "I just wanted to wish you all luck and say goodbye before you left." She beamed at them with a note of depression.

"Are you going to be alright," asked Raven. Cho looked up and nodded.

"Yes I think I will. Both Cedric and Scott will always have special places in my heart." She then looked up at Harry. "But there's always room for one more." He smiled down at her forcing her to do the same.

"Alright yall, let's get a move on." They all followed Cyborg through the door and met the benevolent headmaster along with McGonagall on the other side.

"Your personal effects and luggage have already been returned to your home," said the stern woman. They all turned to Dumbledore who shook each of their hands in turn.

"Farewell my guests; I would hope we see each other again some time in the future, or in the past whichever comes first." He strode over to his fireplace and after getting home," asked Ron.

"Dumbledore says he's taking a handful of a strange powder threw it into the fireplace and it erupted into green flames. He straightened up and pointed to the roaring green. "Now, step into the flames, release the powder and in a good clear voice utter your destination." Wanting everyone else to get a better feeling about stepping into fire Robin went forward, reached for a handful of the strange powder and took a bounding step into the large fireplace. He looked around astonishingly as the flames licked his body but did not burn him in the slightest. He looked back up at Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Cho who were waving goodbye. He waved back, released the powder in his hands and cleared his throat.

"Titans Tower." The flames engulfed him and he felt himself being swirled out of the fireplace and before he knew it he went crashing through their own fireplace back at Titans Tower. He got to his feet and dusted himself off. Within a few minuets the other four members of the Teen Titans came on through without any difficulty. Though Beast Boy was the last as he, the first time through, had some how ended up in Portugal and had to return to Hogwarts and try again. They relieved the Titans East from watching over the tower and got settled back in.

THAT NIGHT…………………

Beast Boy and Cyborg sat in the living room going at another round of 'Blow Stuff Up 3' when Beast Boy sighed and dropped the controller. Cyborg glanced over at his friend and paused the game.

"Yo man what's up?" Beast Boy shook his head and got up form the couch.

"Nothing, I'm hitting the sack. See ya tomorrow." He left the living and headed down the hall toward his own. As he passed by Raven's door she poked her head out and watched him sulk down to his room. Raven walked up to his door and knocked a few times.

"Who is it," came Beast Boy's voice.

"It's me," replied Raven. There was a short pause.

"It's open." She passed on through and found Beast Boy sitting before a mirror and gazing longingly at it.

"If you're worried about your beauty sleep that's not the best way to go about it."

"That's not funny Raven."

"Then tell me what's wrong, I haven't felt you this distraught since that time when that kid snatched the last copy of Call of Duty." Beast Boy sighed once more and broke his gaze with the mirror.

"It's the craziest thing Rae, at first I couldn't wait to get rid of him. Now when Rorek's not in my brain anymore it feels kinda…lonely." Raven sat down next to him. "It got to where we could have the longest conversations, just sitting around. Now allI can hear is my own thoughts, and even they shut up too often."

"Believe me Beast Boy you have no idea how much I wish I could jsut hear my own thoughts or feel my own feelings." Beast Boy ran a hand through his hair.

"I should've seen this coming."

"Well even though Malchior might not really count all that much, I guess I sort of know how you feel. This is the reason why I didn't want you to go through with being his host in the first place, you could say they kinda grown on you." Beast Boy nodded.

"So, you wouldn't have some meditation hoochi koo thing to help me get over this would you."

"Sorry, but there's not much I can do." He nodded once again.

"Thanks anyway Rae"-

"But…" Beast Boy looked up. "But I can do my best to keep you company." She smiled and laid a hand on his,then suddenlyclosed her eyes as she felt a surge of energy go through her. She shuddered and Beast Boy held her shoulders.

"Calm down Raven, try spreading to every part of your body." Raven took a few deep breaths and found the energy spasm subsiding. She opened her eyes at Beast Boy who took her other hand. "Tell you what Raven, you can help me and I can help you." Raven cracked a smile and the two embraced each other warmly.

IN STARFIRE'S ROOM……………….

"Well that should do it," said Robin. He just finished making a few repairs to Starfire's door, since it had remained broken from when the dementor attacked. "If there are anymore problems jsut flag down Cyborg and he'll be happy to give you hand. He knows more about this stuff than I do."

"Thank-you Robin I will," replied Starfire from her bathroom. She came out in a pink night gown and made down her bed covers.

"Do you need anything else," asked Robin. Starfire climbed in her bed and thought for a moment.

"I do not believe so, but should I require anything"-

"Don't hesitate to ask," said Robin with a smile. She nodded back to him. "Goodnight." He turned out her light and walked through the door.

"Robin…" He walked back in and turned on the light.

"Yeah?"

"Will…you tell me a story," she asked gigglin quietly.

"A story," he repeated unbelieving.

"In my research I have read that hearing a tale before the time of slumber helps one to sleep. And I seem to be having difficulty falling into slumber." Robin continued to gaze down at her surprised. "You said do not hesitate." He chuckled.

"I did say that didn't I? Hold on a sec." He looked around in his room for anything that looked remotely like a story. "Oh God I don't any off the top of my head." He then spotted a filing cabinet. "Hot Dog!" Robin walked back into Starfire's room and took a seat next to her bed.

"I think you'll like this one Star, and it's a true story." She smiled up at him. "Its called crime scene investigation number 101. Now this one day a guy named Cinderblock was terrorizing a peaceful little park when"-

"Robin," interrupted Starfire half laughing half wining. "This sounds very much like the battle we faced two months ago." Robin scratched the back of his head. "Pay it no mind Robin, I will trouble you no further. Goodnight." Robin suddenly got an idea.

"No wait Star, I might have something." She looked back at him curiously. "It begins with a small boy who traveled with his parents to many places. They moved all around the country, they were entertainers. It was their life, and they were very happy with one another." Starfire was already completely wrapped up in the story. "One day after one of their shows they met a man, a very bad man." Her smile faded into a look of apprehension. "He told them that if they didn't do something for him they would suffer the consequences, he threatened them with their lives. Well they weren't afraid of him, so they went on with their show anyway. The man sabotaged their act and the boy's parents were killed."

"That is terrible," said Starfire sadly.

"Yes is it, but the story's not over yet." She nodded hopefully and beckoned him to continue. "The police officer in charge of investigating the murders was also the good friend of a very wealthy man. The rich man sort of adopted the boy and the two lived together. The boy soon found that the rich man lived two lives, one was the company owner and the other was a protector. In time the rich man taught the boy a number of things; how to fight, how to survive, and maybe at some point how to be a good leader. Atone point both decided that the boy needed to move on, to fill the void in his life."

"What happened to him," asked Starfire.

"He wandered about the world for a few years until he discovered a group of, shall we say knights, four of them to be exact. Anyway he joined them and together they fought a number of battles, protecting those who could not protect themselves. One of the knights was the most beautiful girl the boy had ever seen. He found that from the moment he saw her he loved her more than his own life. He spent many sleepless nights having nightmares about the day he lost his parents. But whenever the girl he loved so much came in to comfort him he slept more peacefully then he had wanted to dream of." Starfire's smile had begun to creep back.

"And-And then?"

"Over the years they fought many many battles together, until one day there just were no more battles to fight. They had eradicated evil from their village. Soon they settled down and lived peacefully for the rest of their days." He finished and smiled down at the floor.

"Well, that was a good story," said Starfire dreamily. Robin grinned wider and nodded. "Is it a true story?" He looked at her and leaned down next to her.

"You know Starfire, it just might be." They both stared at each other for the longest of moments before Robin leaned down the rest of the way and planted a loving kiss on Starfire's awaiting lips. She curled her arms around the back of his head encouraging him to continue. Finally he broke off from her but remained intimately close. "Then again, I could have just made that last part up." She smiled impishly.

"If possible I would very much like to know what happened to them in their later days." He bent down and kissed her on the cheek.

"In the morning. Goodnight Star."

"Good night Robin," she said her eyes fluttering to a close. He got up and strode over to her door. He paused at her open doorway to get a last look at her. She looked so peaceful and serene when she slept. It was almost like magic.

THE END

Ands that's the end of that. I hope you enjoyed it. Its too bad I only came acrossthis website last summer, its so much fun! Again hoep you liked it and thanks for reading. Laters!