All right. For all of you who tried to guess (which was a record breaking: 0) the answer is… Metal Gear Solid (for the Playstation 1). Ok, let's try this again!

Robin slowly walked towards a car that had a man inside. He was on the driver's side, but he wasn't getting ready for a pleasant cruise. Robin made it to the window to see his tied up prisoner.

"You killed Star…" Robin was now sporting all black leather, AND A TRINCH COAT! WOO!

"Oy! I remember yow! How coo I forge't a bloke like yow? But we poot yow throu the windo! Ya don come back from eh windo!" Mad Mod yelled to the gothic hero.

Robin took a roll of duck tape from his utility belt, and wrapped it around Mod's face. Robin looked down the dock, looking into the bleakness of the night. The water seemed like oil in the darkness. Robin had fixed the car so that no matter what, the gas would be pressed. Robin reached into the car and put it into drive. Without looking back, Robin walked away. He pulled out a match, lit it, and tossed it on the ground. Robin then disappeared into the night, leaving a giant outline of a robin in flame in his place.

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Chapter 5: Switching sides

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"I believe Richard is beginning to wake! He is ok!" Starfire shouted in happiness.

"Alright, then maybe we can find out what is going on." A strong male voice replied. It was the same voice as before. Robin's eyes opened, and he found he was now in a small white room. His head hurt like hell, and his vision was blurred. The only thing he could make out was that there were two floating red orbs close to him.

Robin tried to move, but found it was no use. Either his muscles had failed him, or he was strapped down…or both…

"Don't even try it Dick. You're strapped down tight." The male voice said.

"I still don't think that was necessary Ryand'r." Starfire's voice filled the room.

Robin was awestruck for a moment. How/who/why did this male person know his actual name…let alone his nickname…then it hit him. "The name is Richard, you greeny meany." It was a long shot…and Robin still couldn't make out whom it was…but it he had guessed right, he was safe.

"I say its Dick, you klorbagbarblernelc."

Robin somewhat smiled. He knew who it was, but he didn't understand how. "Charles…it's really you…but how did you survive that fireball?"

Ryand'r laughed hardily, while Starfire was confused out of her mind. "Ryand'r, who is this 'Charles'."

"Oh Starfire, it's a long story. You'd better listen up too, Richard. You see, I didn't like hanging out with the upper crust boys. They were all so snooty. So I started to hand out with a lower class boy. You see, he and I used to be best friends, until Slade attacked and he vanished. I had to use a fake name so he didn't act like he was lower than me."

"Ryand'r? The prince? I used to be friends with the prince?" Robin was awed.

"Yes, you did." Ryand'r answered. Robin still couldn't see him, but if he knew Ryand'r, he knew he was smiling an extremely smug smile.

"Hm…but how did Starfire know who I am?"

"I…I would spy on you and Ryand'r."

"Why is that Starfire?" Ryand'r asked. Again, Robin knew he was smiling.

"I um…"

Robin's vision began to come back. Ryand'r was indeed smiling, and Starfire was blushing as deep as a tomato. Robin blinked, and his vision was back to full.

Ryand'r gave a loud laugh. "You don't have to answer Starfire. But I need to talk to Robin alone. Could you please leave the room?"

Starfire smiled. She was very embarrassed, and was glad to get the chance to leave. "Yes. I will wait outside. Please call me back in when you are done."

"Alright. But no spying this time!" Ryand'r called to her as she exited the room. She stuck out her tongue and closed the door. Ryand'r then started to remove the straps keeping Robin in the bed. "Sorry Dick, just a precaution. You DID try to kill my sister and all."

"Oh…Ryand'r, about that…" Robin suddenly felt sick again. He would have to kill both of them now. Robin sat up.

"Yes, about that. You aren't going to kill her."

"Ryand'r, I wish it was that easy, but we're talking about Slade!"

"Robin, you're in the core of the castle. If you try to kill her now…well, you'll be screwed."

Robin frowned. He knew Ryand'r was right. "So what're we going to do?"

"I have a plan. Robin, about how long until Slade sends a guy to take care of the job you failed to do?"

Robin stood up. "What time is it?"

"About 1 p.m. It's a day later from when you first got here."

Robin seemed to get frightened. He opened the door that Starfire had just walked out of and pulled her back in. "There is already a new assassin here. I don't know where he is, but there is a new one here."

Ryand'r didn't seem surprised. "Slade really knows what he's doing huh?"

"Yes. He does."

Starfire seemed scared now. "There is really a man here to kill me other than Richard?"

"Star…I'm not going to kill you. I've…changed sides."
"Truly?" Starfire's eyes gleamed with light.

"Yeah." Robin said. Starfire squealed and hugged him.

Ryand'r laughed and then grew solemn again. "Robin…about the accident with your sword blowing up…you didn't exactly come out without a scratch…"

Robin gently pushed Starfire away. "What happened? I feel fine…"

"I had my finest clerics on you. You shouldn't feel pain anymore…but…well, your mask. When the explosion happened, it kind of ripped the mask in some places, and it kind of melted some places permanently onto your face…" Robin's eyes grew wider. "Um…yeah. You better check out a mirror whenever you can."

"Feh, we don't have time for that now! We need to get Starfire out of here!"

"You're right. Ok, I have an idea. Slade most likely has tracers in those grieves of yours. Give them here." Robin nodded in agreement of Ryand'r. He bent over to pull the grieves out of the pants.

"Ugh, they're stuck." Robin pulled with all his might, but nothing happened.

"Alright, just take off your pants then. I will wear your pants and create a distraction for Slade to follow as well as this assassin. You two just run away. I'll handle the rest." Ryand'r said as Robin took off his pants and handed them to Ryand'r. Ryand'r handed Robin an extra set of pants. Ryand'r put the pants on and began to exit the room when Starfire grabbed his arm.

"Ryand'r, you cannot leave! I do not want you to get hurt!"

"Don't worry Starfire. I can handle myself." Suddenly, the door flew open to reveal the new assassin. He was dressed all in black, and had knifes all up and down his chest Rambo style. "GO!"

Robin took Starfire by the hand and ran out of the room while Ryand'r pulled out his sword. Robin led Starfire down the many hallways out of the castle, and eventually they ran into the streets. Villagers took one look at Robin and 'knew' what was going on.

"That man is trying to kidnap the princess! Guards! Guards!"

"Shit! Star, this way!" Robin tore off to the left, Starfire following right behind him. "Star, do you use weapons?"

"No, why?" Starfire replied, utterly confused.

"Then this should be no problem." Robin ran directly into the cursed forest. Starfire stopped before she got inside. "What's wrong?"

"This forest…it is cursed!"

"Star, we don't have time for this. We have to get out of here, now!" Robin saw guards running towards them from behind Starfire.

"But I…" Starfire bit her lower lip.

"Trust me…" Robin held out his hand. "…please."

Starfire hesitated a moment, before taken his hand and running full fledged into the forest. The guards of course didn't enter the forest. When they got deep enough into the forest, they began to walk knowing no one would follow.

Starfire was walking directly to the left of Robin. She would ever so often throw him a glance, and would wonder if he was doing the same. Robin on the other hand, was worried out of his mind. He had betrayed Slade. Slade, the most powerful person in the known world. He didn't feel like this story would have a happy ending…

Starfire jogged a little so she was in front of Robin. When she got there, she turned around so she was walking backwards. Robin seemed to snap out of a trance when she looked into his eyes. "Please, tell me more of your past.

"Well…I lived in Alaraster till I was about eight…or was it ten? I don't know. Then Slade attacked and kidnapped me. I don't really have a good conception of time after that. I know my birthday was yesterday, but I'm not really sure which one…"

"That's awful! A person should always know how old they are! It is important. Well, eight years have passed since you were taken, so let us say you are sixteen!"

"Ha ha, alright," Robin smiled at her innocence "I'm sixteen then. Anyway, I was hired to assassinate you, and that led to this. I've had other jobs before, but…well, I can at least say none of them ended up working out like this."

"Have you ever had to assassinate a girl as beautiful as me before?" While saying this, Starfire did a little spin. Starfire would normally not have enough courage to ask such a question, but Richard had already called her beautiful, and she was going to milk it. She was wearing simple peasant clothing so not to look conspicuous. Ryand'r must've had her change into it while Robin was out. He must've known that the situation would end up something like this. Robin laughed.

"Can't say I have." Robin smiled. Starfire blushed. Then she took a look of confusion.

"If you do not mind my asking…who was the one whom hired you?" Starfire asked, now floating off the ground a little. Her wings barely had to work to carry her light body into flight. Robins face fell.

"Your sister, Blackfire." Starfire gave that earth-shattering gasp again. It tore Robin to shreds.

"You…are not serious?" Starfire had landed and stumbled backwards, only to be caught by Robin. Robin shook his head slowly. He took out the scroll that held Blackfire's message. She read the message. "Kill…rape…make me your slave? How could she…"

"Star…some people are just like that…"

"Just she was always nice to me. Blackfire would never betray me!"

"It was just a show. She was just jealous of you Star. But don't worry…I'm going to protect you."

"Why does she hate me? You must have an answer!" Starfire punched his chest lightly out of anger. Even if she had punched full strength, it wouldn't have hurt Robin. (Nope, no super strength in this one.) She was a mage, and he was a warrior.

"I don't…" Robin took her in his arms, and she cuddled into his chest.

"Then why would you bother to protect me? Why would someone I've just met offer to protect me, while my own sister hires someone to kill me? Please…I just…" Robin put a finger to her lips.

"One of the reasons I'm going to protect you is because I feel that I'm responsible for bringing you into this mess." Starfire's face fell. That was obviously not the answer she wanted.

"Is tha--" Again, Robin put a finger to her lips

"Another reason is because I think you deserve it for being deceived by your sister for so many years." Again, Starfire seemed unsatisfied.

"But do --" Robin smiled and gently 'shhhh'ed her.

"And the most important reason of all. You're special. After being with you for only a day, you've done what many others could not. You've given me the courage and strength to defy Slade. Star…I love you. I would destroy my body and soul to protect you. So…like I said…I WILL protect you."

"Oh Robin." Starfire looked into his eyes. Ever since the explosion, Robin's perfect face had been scarred. His mask couldn't withstand the heat and melted, leaving a small ring of black around and between his eyes (think of his mask in the show, expect remove the white stuff covering his eyes). That was the only thing wrong with his face. She was grateful she could still see his eyes. The eyes of a person could tell more than words, and could tell whether someone was lying or not. His eyes told her that everything he had just said was truth, and she loved it.

They had only known each other for less than a day, but it didn't matter. Sometimes love doesn't take that long. Robin and Starfire looked into each other's eyes for what seemed like days. Robin began to think that maybe he was a little too fast in revealing his…'feelings.' But his thoughts were put to rest as Starfire moved her face closer to his, and engaged him in a long kiss.

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Okay, so this chapter wasn't as long as the last one. So what? Big deal. Wanna fight about it? WELL, I did plan on reviewing reviews last chapter, but seeing as how I only got about…5 for the last two chapters, I think I'll wait a little longer. So, did you like the Robin/Starfire fluffyness? Anyway, thank you to my not-so-many wonderful reviews. That was very kind of you both. LOL. Ah well. In the words of Ozzy "It doesn't really matter much to me." And hey, at least I'm making some people happy with this jumble of words. Welp, I'm off. See ya next chapter. And why isn't anyone guessing what the beginning part was? You make the baby Jesus cry.