Shemka Oka: Do not fear, I update as soon as I can. Or as soon as my computer decides to stop acting up. Whichever comes first.

TTHPFan: I'm just glad you were able to read the story, you review when you can. That's fine with me. I know, I also really hate Terra with a passion. But that's why is often good to use her character. There are some bad characters out there, but only a few whom you can really hate and want to lose at the end. She happens to be one em'. Besides, imagine the story possibilities that open up now that she's in the picture. You're a Jr. now? That's awesome! My Jr. year sucked so bad, I almost flunked out of chemistry. Mind you my teacher didn't know a test tube from her ass, so I guess it's mostly her fault. I just graduated a senior, I don't know if you go to private or public school, but either way your gonna luvvvvv senior year. I did. –sighs-, eeeenough of my rambling. "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" –Calvin and Hobbes-

Starfire-is-not-a-wimp: Oh no I was not deterred by the cliché comment, not in the slightest. So don't worry about that. I know, fan fiction does wonders, don't it? (Oooh, bad grammar). I sometimes like using Terra as a supporting villain only. To me she just wouldn't be able to carry the weight of the story as the big baddie. It's the just way her character is. Unless it was just about her and maybe one or two other Titans, but enough about that. I had a blast with STRANDED; it had to be one the funniest episodes I've seen yet. Especially the parts with Beast Boy trying to fix Cyborg. Your right the bow and arrow was pretty fleeting and a little confusing; where'd she get it and then where'd it go? It's all so confusing! Oh well. Probably my favorite line was when Starfire was pissed at Robin, and I quote; "You thought that our terrible space station battle fallowed by our calamitous crash and then battle with the slug monster would make me forget!" Robin scratches the back of his neck. "Uhhh, yeah?" That was a priceless moment right there.

Invader Crystal: Now that I think about it Monkeys does sound like a better idea. Bring on the monkeys!

Star Wars Queen: You're talking about Robin and Star right?

Kazzy103: Ahhh, no one really cares about spelling errors. Just a few overly zealous writers who can't lighten up a little bit. I'm actually excited as to where the Terra arc in the story will go, I can't wait. Did you see Stranded, it was so good. It was so funny and fluffy. It may just be the fluffiest we get but you never know. Besides now I'm really looking forward to "The End", the first three parter eh? Thanks so much, I'm glad you like my story. And hereeee's your update.

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Rebel Aquarius: No I don't particularly like Terra as a Titan, but a villain she works pretty well I've found out. You had an idea like this? Wow, didn't mean to steal your idea. But your probably right, great minds do think alike.

Princess of Stars: I think Slade's one of those villains where he's much more enjoyable to read if he has a small comic flare to his speech, not enough to put him OOC, but just enough to make him all the more evil. You did just rhyme.

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Thanks a bunch for all your awesome reviews, I really can't go on without em'. Now on with the story!

Chapter Four

The Pathogen Spreads

As soon as she was sure the former dark night side-kick was out of ear shot Terra molded a piece of earth into Robin's head and smashed it against the wall.

"Remind me again why we are going through all this trouble," she asked in a whiny voice. Slade took a seat by the fire.

"Because, no one can defeat a Titan like another Titan. Soon Robin will come to know my guidance is the only way for him to achieve full greatness. You better get used to working in pairs my dear. I can assure you, you will not remain as my only apprentice for long. For I am sure that Robin will be most eager to join us, most eager indeed.

BACK AT THE TOWER………………..

Raven sat before a computer screen in sickbay trying to crack the obvious complexities of Starfire's ailment. She rubbed her temples in circular motion to try and relive the stress that undying triage brings. Since Robin had left about ten hours ago Raven had been slaving away trying to unlock something, anything, that could help here with coming up with a cure; so far every time she came close it would reveal nothing. She hit the desk with her fist as she was once again frustrated by failure.

"This just doesn't make any sense," she said to air. She studied each and every strand of DNA coding that came up with the infection to maybe ascertain who the pathogen even entered Starfire's system. However even that proved to be a futile quest, it was as if the virus cells had their own personal cloaking devices.

"Hey Raven," said Beast Boy walking into sickbay. She spun around and put a finger to her lips.

"Shhh! Keep your voice down Star's trying to sleep."

"Oh sorry," he said scratching the back of his head. He walked up behind her and looked over her shoulder. "Sooo, any luck?" Raven sighed and shook her head.

"Nothing, I can't even detect the progress of her own immune system. It's like her bodily functions have become hidden somehow."

"That's weird."

"No kidding. I could hardly tell what was going on before. Now when even immune system is undetectable I have no idea where to even start as far as making a cure is concerned." Beast Boy nodded solemnly.

"Where's Robin at," he asked looking around the room.

"I don't know, I thought he was with you two."

"Nah, as soon as we got him out of sickbay he stormed off to his room. No wait! He did say he was going out for a while." Raven looked back at him.

"Out? For what?"

"He wouldn't say, only thing he said was he needed to. And then he was gone. Thought he'd be back by now." Raven shook her head from incomprehension.

"Sometimes I wonder about that guy's sanity."

"Yeah tell me about it," said Beast Boy. He then caught sight of a small shopping bag at the foot of Starfire's bed. "Hey is that Star's mall stuff?"

"Huh," asked Raven staring back at the computer screen. Beast Boy picked up the bag.

"Is-this-Starfire's-mall-stuff, yes or no?" Raven gave the bag a quick glance and turned back to her work.

"Uhh yeah I think it is. Why don't you go stick it in her room somewhere?" Beast Boy nodded and walked out of sickbay. As he was walking down the hall he looked inside and saw the multicolored sandals. He saw Cyborg about to pass him up when he pulled the foot wear out.

"Hey Cy check these things out?"

"Are those Star's," asked the half machine.

"Yeah aren't they kinda funny looking?"

"I'm not sure you should be going through her stuff, you don't know what she bought. It might be personal." Beast Boy rolled his eyes and stuffed the sandals back in the bag.

"Sheesh Cy it's not like I'm going through her drawers or something." Cyborg stared at him for a long moment.

"Is there something we should know about you?" Beast Boy huffed and walked past him. Cyborg shrugged and continued on his way. Beast Boy rounded the corner towards Starfire's room when he suddenly felt a growing feeling of delirium taking hold. He closed his eyes and then re-opened them but his blurry vision had not changed. He then dropped the bag as he felt a sudden sharp pain stab at him in different parts of his body. He leaned against the wall and breathed in long heavy breaths.

"Oh God." He then lost his balance and collapsed to the floor. Down the hall Cyborg heard something fall over and curiously inspected the halls behind him. He rounded the same corner and spotted Beast Boy on the floor curled up in a ball.

"What the!" He quickly scooped him and ran back to Sickbay. Inside Raven had just about had enough. "RAVEN!" Raven spun around and saw Beast Boy in Cyborg's arms. His eyes where half closed and he was shivering madly.

"I'm c-c-cold, its s-so cold." Raven stood petrified for a moment. Time itself seemed to stop and she could vaguely make out herself telling Cyborg to lay him down on the bed next to Starfire's. She hooked him up to a life support tube and displayed his heart condition on a monitor above his head.

"What happened," she asked as she gave Beast Boy a sedative.

"Girl I have no idea. One second he was himself, next I hear a crash and he's curled up like a little green basket ball." Raven shot quick glances between Starfire and Beast Boy.

"Do you think we should quarantine sickbay?" Cyborg shook his head.

"I dunno. What I'm more worried about is how Beast Boy caught it in the first place." Raven sighed through her nose wondered how this situation could possibly get any worse. It was then that she noticed the shopping bag that Cyborg apparently scooped up along with Beast Boy. She narrowed her eyes and cocked her head in wonder. "What's up Rae?" She bit her lip.

"Cyborg, can I see that bag for moment?"

REJOINING ROBIN………………..

Robin stopped his R-Cycle a few hundred feet away from where his first target was. He uneasily made his way closer to the large estate and when he stopped he stood before the gates of the Wayne Manor. He groaned and let his forehead on the iron bars.

"Bruce is not gonna like this," said Robin with dread. He removed a bird-a-rang and with it scaled the high wall onto the other side. Having had a fool proof familiarity with the grounds Robin swiftly made his way past all of the surveillance cameras and into a side door. He entered what appeared to be the boiler room and looked around for a, if any, point of entry. He laid eyes on a ventilation duct and figured it was his best shot. Using a small cutting torch he cut open the hatch and dropped his head in dismay. The entire ventilation shaft was filled with a laser net, in constant motion, and what looked like to be improvising randomly. He shook his head and began searching around for something in his utility belt.

"I just know he's been talking to Cyborg." He took out a small disk with a mirror shiny surface and threw it onto the wall of the shaft. It caught one of the beams and at once they all stood still in a line at the top. Robin then lay down in the shaft on his back and began easing his way down the long metallic passageway. As he carefully inched forward while gazing up at the blue beams he kept mumbling to himself.

"Ventilation shafts with lasers…why is it always ventilation shafts with lasers?" He gained another three feet and the disk he had stuck on the wall began to come loose. He picked his head up just enough to see and his eyes widened in horror when he saw the disk an inch away form releasing the beams. He quickly extended his staff and using the very end pushed the disk back into position. He let out a breath of relief and put away his weapon. "Good." In the next second the disk broke free and the beams began going back into motion. "CRAP!" Like an inch worm in a mad hurry he quickly moved down the duct until he tumbled out the other side and covered it up just as the last beam regained its movement. Robin pressed a hand over his heart, beating like a symphony drum.

"Thank you Jesus, Thank you Lord, Thank you God, thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou."

He looked down from the ceiling down at the empty halls. No one appeared to be in sight, no one ever appeared to be in sight now that he thought about it. That was one of the reasons he liked Titans Tower; there was at least more than three souls living in a large space. Its not that he never enjoyed Bruce's or Alfred's company, he just also enjoyed other people's presence also. Robin dropped down without a sound and scanned the room. He finally saw the grandfather clock and remembered the secret entrance to the bat cave. He took a step closer when…

"Master Richard?" Robin's face turned milk white and he stiffly turned around to see Alfred Pennyworth coming down the steps holding a dinner tray.

"Uhhh, Alfred. Long time no see," he added sheepishly.

"Indeed, this is a most surprising appearance. Did you send word about your visit?" Robin's mind desperately search for any kind of story.

"Well..no..I mean, I was gonna, but I left the tower in such a hurry that I just plum forgot. Ya know how it is?" Alfred shook his head.

"No, not really." Robin eyed him nervously. "How are you friends?"

"Huh? Oh! Good, good, everyone's good. For the most part." It was now Alfred's turn to eye him strangely. He set the tray down on a small table and turned to go back upstairs.

"I shall inform Master Bruce of your arrival." Robin almost had a heart attack.

"NO WAIT!" Alfred turned with an arched brow. "You can't!"

"I beg your pardon?" Robin smacked his own face.

"Look I appreciate it but you really need to not let him know I'm here, okay?"

"I do think Master Bruce would want to know if anyone was in his house, especially if it's you." He turned to go but stopped as Robin stuck a small needle in his neck. The elderly butler let out a fain groan and with Robin's help gently fell to the floor.

"Sorry Alfred, but I really can't explain it all right now." He dragged him over to a lounging chair in the next room and propped his feet up on the small stool next to it. He then quietly walked out and closed the door behind him. He warily looked up at the top of the stairs to make sure his old mentor was not suddenly coming down to see what the matter was. Relived that he saw no one Robin continued on. He pulled open the grandfather clock and slipped down the long dark staircase. He finally emerged from the stairs into the fortress-like bat cave. As Robin walked past the giant computer station he couldn't help but stop and reminisce on old times of side-kicking. He remembered dealing with crooks like Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow (one of my favorites), Mr. Freeze, Penguin, and Ra's Al Ghul (also one of my favorites). A small smile spread across his face but he then remembered why he was here and began looking around. He stopped when he reached a glass case containing a vile full of green liquid.

"Whatever this is it had better help her Slade," said Robin to an imaginary arch foe. He slowly cut a hole in the side of the glass and vigilantly removed the small vile. He surveyed it for a moment then tucked it away in his utility belt.

Inside his bedroom Bruce Wayne stood up from his weights and walked over to the window. He saw Robin dart across the lawn, onto his bike and speed off in the distance. With a narrowed gaze at his former partner he shook his head. Very soon Robin would learn his lesson, whether he waned to accept the consequences or not.

BACK WITH ROBIN…………..

Robin promptly made it back to Titans Tower with time enough to spare. He walked into the living room and was curious as to why neither Cyborg or Beast Boy were watching TV or something; as they're favorite show was usually on. He walked down the halls and upon reaching sickbay Raven stuck her head out and gave him a furious glare.

"There you are, where the heck have you been!" Robin scratched the back of his head.

"My room?" Raven growled quietly and shook her head.

"Never mind I don't care, but we have another problem." Robin followed her in and was shocked to see Beast Boy lying on a bed next to Starfire.

"Raven what happened to him?"

"He got sick to," said Cyborg who was sitting between both of them. He was given the job of frequently monitoring each of their vital signs. Robin took a seat next to Starfire's bed.

"How did this happen?"

"We had no idea," said Raven. "At first that is." She then set Starfire's shopping bag on the table. "I present to you, our culprit." Robin eyed the bag with perplexity. He looked back at Raven.

"You lost me."

"Starfire went through her stuff as soon she got home. A few five hours ago Beast Boy apparently went through her stuff and got sick. Cyborg and I then got a little suspicious and after running a simple scan of the clothes…"

"It's in the fabric," said Cyborg. Somehow the virus was slipped into the bag and it spread all over her clothes. All it takes is one shot of physical contact and in its in their system." Robin entered deep thought.

"Ravencan you remember anything strange about when you were at the mall," asked Robin. Raven sighed and struggled to recall the past events. "Think Raven, anything at all?" Raven's mind finaly flashed back to when Starfire unwittingly collided with the strange man.

"There wasman, he bumped into Starfire. It looked like an accident butnow thatI think about it, he must've tripped on purpose or somthing. It only lasted about two seconds though."

"I'd be willing to bet BB's moped that those two seconds was all he needed to get that stuff all over Star's clothes," said Cyborg with a frown.

"Then this wasn't some freak quirk of fate," said Robin. "Now I know someone did this to her, and I'm going to find out who." They then heard a stir from the once happy alien and Robin was instantly at her side. "Starfire, how are feeling?" Realizing just how dumb that question was Robin squinted his eyes slightly.

"I am afraid…my condition has remained unchanged."

"Well at least you're not getting any worse," said Cyborg. Robin glared up at him and the human/machine hybrid backed away. "I'mmm just gonna see how BB's doing." Robin turned back to Starfire and took her hand.

"Don't worry; Raven's getting closer to finding a cure for you." Starfire turned to Raven and smiled.

"For that, I am grateful Friend Raven." She then glanced over and saw Beast Boy lying unconscious on the bed next to her. "Oh no!" She winced as her small outburst caused great pain. Robin squeezed her hand to help relieve the tension. "Has-Beast Boy contracted my illness?" She took a long deep breath. Robin nodded.

"Yes, it looks that way. But remember I said don't worry, your both going to be fine." Starfire looked back at him uncertainly. "Do you believe me?" She smiled once more gripped his hand.

"Yes, of course I believe you Robin." He took a drink from a water bottle and got an idea. He unscrewed the cap completely and placed it over his right eye. He then turned back to Starfire.

"Hey, Starfire." She opened her eyes and saw him smiling down at her with his right eye covered by the water bottle cap. She giggled lightly and looked immensely happier.

"Thank you Robin, I feel much better." He took the cap away and shrugged.

"I heard somewhere that laughter is the best medicine," he replied. She nodded and laid her head back.

"Robin, I think I will go back to sleep. I'm sooo very tired." He swallowed and gripped her hand protectively.

"Okay Star, s-sweet dreams." Before he knew it he saw chest rising an falling and he knew she was sound asleep. He rubbed her hand affectionately and gently laid it back down.

"Falling asleep seems to be once of their symptoms. Once they do there's really nothing that can wake them up until they do so themselves," reported Raven. She noticed Robin hardly paying any attention to her. "It very late Robin, you and Cyborg should get some rest and I'll send word if I find anything or if there's any change." The two were actually so exhausted that neither felt they had the strength to protest, it was either that or Raven had somehow picked up the ability to will people. Robin slumped down the halls to his room not wanting to see or speak to anyone unless they were a beautiful red haired alien with bright green eyes and an adorably cheery disposition. He walked inside his room and jumped back ten feet. Terra was sitting on his bed.

"You! What are you doing here!" Terra made herself comfortable and sighed.

"I needed a place to crash for the night."

"Well there's a nice roomy dumpster out back. Maybe you should check the rates there, because hotel Robin is booked solid." She slowly rose up and stood before Robin.

"You know I've been asked to show some restraint toward you and your friends?"

"Is that a fact?"

"Mmm hmm, and I have to be honest I am really starting to feel hostile toward you." Robin, not afraid in the slightest locked his door.

Raven was currently slaving away at her tests, computer screens, and notes once more until she finally stumbled onto something. She drew a little closer to the screen and gazed unbelieving at what she saw. "What the? I have to tell Robin!" She jumped up out of her seat and sped off to Robin's room.

Terra inched a little closer to him. "Well, is there a reason why you've barged into my room," asked Robin impatiently.

"I'm here to pick up what you snatched from your first stop." She held out her hand and waited. Robin hesitated somewhat.

"Before I give it to, tell me what you're going to use it for."

"That's not your concern"-

"Wrong! Dead Wrong, anything and everything right now has to do with Starfire and Beast Boy getting better so yes, it does concern me."

"Do you want us to give you the freaking cure or not!" Terra's nostrils were flaring. Robin had to admit he didn't have much of a bargaining chip. All he had was the ability to deny her whatever it was he was made to steal, and that would only put a damper on things. He sighed and handed her the small vile. She snatched it out of his hands and replaced it with a letter envelope. "You'll find the first ingredient and where to find it inside."

"I thought I was going to get your entire half," said Robin getting more and more frustrated by the second.

"Well you thought wrong, its this or nothing. Take your pick." Robin pocketed the small envelope.

"You and Slade walk a fine line."

"We aim to please," said Terra with a smirk. Just then Raven burst on through Robin's door.

"Robin! Thought you should know, I found somthin"- She stopped dead in her speech at the sight of who was standing next to him. Her mouth hung open slightly from utter shock. Robin could tell this was not going to be pretty, as both Raven and Terra locked glaring stares with one another.

If there are any cliffys out there that are more evil than this one please tell me, so I can quick/edit this one and make it eviler. MUA HA HA HA HA! I know this is a bad place to stop, and I'm sorry. But just couldn't resist. I promise the next chapter is on it's way. Laters!