I should be updating regularly, as I'm out of school now, so I'm good...I think. Good god, I hope. Anyway, this is the first time in fanfic history that I've hit double digits! (Chapter TEN! 10!) I'm so happy! I think I'll finish this story! I'm close to hitting double digits with some other stories too! (ArtOS and Azuma oyobi Nishi and...Mine!...possibly.) Read and enjoy! (And review if you would like!)


Chapter Ten: Five minutes of normality

Starfire had put on jeans shorts and a lavender t-shirt before checking herself in the mirror.

"I should not dress as a Titan if this is to be a date." She knew she needed someone's opinion on how she looked, and she was sure that Raven wouldn't appreciate being bothered again. She opened her door and stuck her head out warily. A quick look to the left and right confirmed that no one was in the hallway. She walked slowly into the main room and saw that Speedy had left and only Beast Boy and Cyborg were in there, playing video games.

"Um…Beast Boy, Cyborg? Could you two perform an appraisal for me?"

"Can this wait Star?" whined Beast Boy, trying to beat Cyborg at a wrestling sort of game. She frowned and walked forward purposely, stopping directly in front of the TV screen.

"Aw girl, could you have waited five mi-" he stopped and Beast Boy dropped his controller as they both focused on the girl standing in front of them.

"Is this appropriate for my 'date' with Speedy?"

She was wearing short dark blue jean shorts that barely came half-way down her thighs. Her pale purple t-shirt was very form fitting and also revealed a couple inches of flat, orange tinted stomach. Not that the entire team hadn't seen more than that with her usual outfit, but for some reason, she looked so…

"Cute, Star. You look very cute." Said Cyborg, "I would think that would be very nice for a date…" He smiled at her sincerely, as he was probably the only male in the entire Tower that harbored no romantic feelings towards the adorable redhead whatsoever.

Beast Boy, on the other hand, had a totally jaw dropped, utterly awestruck expression on his green skinned face.

"You…look amazing Star…" he mumbled and she smiled at him.

"Thank you. It is appropriate for my date?" It was the changeling's opinion she was most after, as she knew Cyborg would be nice no matter what.

"It's…definitely…"

"Why would you want to wear that Starfire?" a curt voice said from the entrance to the room. All three looked over to see Robin looking in, his expression dark. They had missed his flabbergasted expression two seconds earlier, when he had first laid eyes on Starfire's outfit. That was before she had said the word 'date'. "It's rather whorey." He continued. Starfire's eyes narrowed as both Beast Boy and Cyborg looked shocked.

"Well, you would say that!" She replied, thought secretly, she was rather miffed. "You just do not wish for me to have any sort of happiness!"

"Yeah, Starfire. That's my goal in life! To make yours miserable!" He advanced into the room and Beast Boy and Cyborg scooted to the other end of the couch. Starfire put her hands on her hips and glared at Robin savagely.

"Well you seem to be doing a wonderful job! I am quite miserable!" He stopped when he was right in front of her and frowned.

"Look Starfire; I honestly do not want to make you so unhappy…I just…" He sighed heavily and shook his head.

"If you do not wish to make me unhappy then why are you a murderer!" yelled Starfire in return, still angry. Robin blinked and glared at her, suddenly grabbing her shoulders roughly.

"I am not a murderer! Will you stop saying that! I would never murderer anyone, much less someone you supposedly cared about!" He shook her as he 'explained' this to her causing Cyborg and Beast Boy to get to their feet.

"Stop this! You are hurting me!" said Starfire, tears appearing in her eyes. Robin staggered back, as Cyborg jumped forward and grabbed him, pinning his arms behind his back. Beast Boy helped Starfire sit down on the couch carefully.

"You need to chill, man," said Cyborg as Beast Boy looked Starfire over worriedly. Robin watched them with narrow eyes, still shaking with anger.

"She needs to stop-"

"It is not her fault," came a hollow voice from the doorway. Raven stood, her eyes tinted red as she looked fiercely at Robin. "You need to understand that. She does not remember who you really are, and it isn't her fault that she doesn't. She has been made to believe that you are a murderer. We are trying to fix this, but shaking her so savagely will not help!" The goth moved to the couch and glanced at Starfire cautiously. "Fortunately, I do not think you have committed any damage. This time. But perhaps you need to stay away from her for awhile. We might need to put a hold on tonight if you are going to be behaving in such ways." She looked at Starfire again, this time her eyes seemed to blank. Robin's gaze softened as he saw Starfire look at him, trembling a bit.

"I'm sorry Star…I'm so sorry…" she stared at him, her eyes fluttering as she stood slowly. Beast Boy reached out to steady her but Raven pushed his hands back, shaking her head. She looked at Cyborg and he nodded, releasing his hold on Robin.

Starfire took a step forward and stopped, taking a deep breath. Her eyes seemed strangely clear.

"Robin…" she whispered slowly, her eyes locked on his. His eyes changed from guilty to surprised as he ran forward and hugged her.

"Star! What…what happened?"

"I am…not sure…" she mumbled, looking up at him adoringly. "But I do not mind. I am happy that I can look at you without the haze."

"I somehow pushed the poison back. But only for a short while," said Raven, her haggard voice accounting for her exhaustion. She slumped down onto the couch almost onto Beast Boy, though she did end up leaning mostly on him, not that he minded.

"Robin…I…did not mean to go to that place. With those men. I am sorry. I put you in danger."

"You put yourself in danger…" stated Robin sternly. "That's worse. Do you know what those men were planning on doing to you?"

"No. Please do not inform me either. I just want…Raven said that this clearness will not last long…please…do you know how to make it go away yet?"

"We have an idea." He said, tightening his arms around her as she laid her head on his chest. "We're going to try it tonight. But…um…so do you know what is going on? Since you've…been affected?"

"Not entirely. I only have pieces and bits of what my other self is doing."

"Ah. Well…I think you're supposed to-"

"Hey! What is going on in here?"

Everyone except Raven, who didn't even open her eyes, turned to see Speedy with his arms crossed, looking at Starfire and Robin unhappily. Robin actually smirked as Starfire blinked in confusion.

"Maybe you should go wait in the other room," said Robin snidely. Starfire looked between the two Titans puzzled.

"Maybe you should tell me why you have Starfire in your arms when I'm supposed to be taking her on a date."

"A date?" said Starfire, perplexed. Cyborg snorted and motioned to Beast Boy.

"Come on man, I think we should leave this love triangle to themselves."

"Um…but what about…" he motioned to Raven, who head was still currently on his shoulder.

"Just walk me to my room…" she said, getting to her feet slowly. Cyborg raised an eyebrow, but made no retort has Beast Boy and Raven headed out of the room, him half supporting her. Cyborg followed quickly.

"What is this date you speak of?" repeated Starfire, though she returned her head to Robin's chest. Speedy frowned as Robin stroked her hair lightly.

"Don't worry about it. Look, Speedy, Star hasn't quite been herself lately. You'll get to go on your date still, just give me a couple minutes with her. In about five minutes, she'll be back to trying to kill me anyway."

"Look, Robin, I don't think-"

"Speedy, just go." Said Robin, with finality, his eyes narrowed. The bowman sighed before shrugging and leaving the room. Starfire looked up at Robin questioningly.

"What was that about?"

"It doesn't matter…"

"Have I really been trying to kill you?"

"Yes, but it really doesn't matter. You'll be back to normal soon. I promise." She smiled as his kissed the top of her head affectionately.

"You have not been hurt, have you?"

"So far I've managed to avoid your star bolts." He replied with amusement. She shook her head, exhaling loudly. He led her over to the couch and sat down, with her next to him. "I missed you a lot though…apparently your 'other self', as you call her, has some affections for Beast Boy."

"What?" said Starfire, looking at him in astonishment. "I do not! I only have affections for you!"

"I know, I know," replied Robin, laughing. "And I only have affections for you." He leaned over and kissed her lightly. She beamed back at him and curled up so she was practically in his lap. "Starfire?"

"Hmmm?" she said sleepily

"Did you…want to tell me something when you thought I was going to get shot by that gun?" She glanced up at him with half-lidded eyes.

"Yes…I was very worried that I would not get the chance to inform you that I…" she trailed off, her eyes closing and her breath growing deep. Robin cursed as Beast Boy entered the room.

"Hey…uh, Raven said to tell you that Star will prolly be returning to her evil killing self about now."

"Thank you…I think I got that," snapped Robin.

"Are you going to continue to be mad at me? All the time? 'Cause I don't think that's fair. First of all, when Star was normal, we didn't do anything, and second of all, all we've done since then is walk on a sidewalk in the park. Okay? And that's not even my fault!" cried Beast Boy. Robin glanced at the changeling and bit his lip.

"Okay. You're right. I've been mad at you for stupid reasons. You at least, have understood my dilemma. Speedy on the other hand…"

"That's the other thing, Robin. You need to stop being so jealous! I mean, maybe you just think you're protecting her and all, but it's not really a great idea. Speedy didn't know you were 'together' and all, and I mean this in the most non-interested way, but Star is rather cute and friendly. I'm not really surprised that Speedy is interested in her. I would be too if it weren't for Rae."

"Beast Boy."

"Yeah?"

"I think you need to stop while you're ahead. I get it. Thanks. We're officially back on good terms."

"That's all I wanted."

He exited and Robin glanced back down at the alien in his lap.

Mmmmm...I tried to make it cute. And I've added some BBRae...cause some people asked for it. Though the arrival of Speedy...I dunno...I'm not very happy with it. I feel like I'm laying on the conflict too much. And this is not an angsty story...I'm too much of a hopeless romantic. Dammit. Oh...sorry. Anyway, maybe I'll get out of my depression soon. Reviews do help though!