Jadedea: Well we can't tell what her Dad thinks just yet, but you'll find out. I promise.

Cottoncandyclouds: Course he lived, Robin is like one of the heroes. He can't die. Well I suppose he could, but then the story would kinda suck in my opinoin. Well I'm glad you liked it, now here for you (becuase I don't want you to run out of air) is the update! TA DAAA!

Mr. Robbie Poo: If your asking why, its becuase she wanted to ruin Robin's relationship with Starfire. Why? Newsflash, she's a bad person.

Anwen: Yeah at first I wasn't sure if I could make a sequel work for that story but a few people asked me to so I caved and decided to go ahead and try it. For a first chapter I think it's working out pretty well. Enjoy te chatper!

TTHPFan: Is your freind's b-day on the fifteenth? That's pretty freaking cool. This is actually the first time I havent already pre-ordered the book off or somthing. Oh well, I suppose I'll just go down to the store and spend even more money :sighs: oh well, its worth it! Right? I know Blackfire was probably at her worst in that chatper, but that's the way she is; a very very very bad person. And your right to not trust Taka right away, but who knows...maybe she has changed. Man so many awesome things are happening on the fifteenth; Half Blood Prince is coming out, a new season of Stargate SG-1 premiers that day, a new episoe of Monk, and I'll probably be updating too.Well I look forward to it all, Enjoy the chatper!

GiRl of DaRkNeSs: Thanks. You should try it, I bet you'd do an awesome job. I know we can all rest easy (for a while) now that Robin is no longer a prisoner. The poor guy he's been that way for ten chatpers practically. And I was debating on whether or not to do that scene with Robin and Blackfire, so I decided to take a chance and go for it. I'm glad everyone thought the chapter was good, it really made my day. Enjoy!

April4rmH-Town: So you just got into Well welcome aboard! I'm glad you found my story again, I admit I was slightly worried becuase at first I thought you were saying that I copied someoen's fic. Then I re-read your review and my tiny brain got the real message. So I was like "Well, that's good." I'm sorry I hadn't updated this fic in a while I just got side-tracked by my other one "Blood Work". I just finished it so now I'm back to this one. Oh and I'm sorry I haven't updated the Boys with Toys fic, its jsut that I was going to turn it into a series of short stories but no one seemed to be interested so I abandoned it and started somthing else. I'm sorry if you were waiting and waiting for me to update it. Anyway I'm glad you came across my story again, and I will continue to update all the way to the end. Hope you like it!

Just so everyone knows, I raised the rating becuase of some of the things Robin has to go through. Good always wins in the end but somtimes not without some suffering along the way. I hope you still like it. Enjoy the chatper!

Chapter Thirteen

The sum of all Fears

Starfire walked over, lay next to Robin and laid a hand on his head. "I wish you would allow others care for you Robin. You are loved far more than you know." She kissed him good night and dared not keep him from rejuvenating sleep for a minuet longer. Robin now found it was a no brain-er falling asleep. What he had so narrowly avoided was forced lust. But Starfire, Starfire had nothing but warm tenderness. It was one of her many qualities that kept Robin from wanting to just die in his sleep. In fact Robin depended on Starfire's presence for a number of things. One in particular was to keep his mind at ease. Robin was one of the handful unfortunate souls to harbor troubling memories of his or the past of others. Almost from the moment they had met Starfire's aurora had managed to keep those memories surpassed, especially while he slept.

He rolled over on his bed and covered himself up with the thin layer they had provided for a blanket. It was strange that Robin felt cold while the room itself felt quite warm. He peeled away his mask and swallowed. Why was this happening? He was finally back where he belongs; with Starfire. Why was he having trouble sleeping? He knew of course why; he would revisit his time in Blackfire's gulag through his dreams. His eyes were burning from not having a wink of sleep for two days, and he needed to shut them right now. He reached for his new utility belt (provided by Cyborg of course) and removed a sedative needle. He quickly pricked himself and within seconds felt his body giving in to the formula. His hand fell limply over the side of the bed and the needle lightly clattered to the floor. He gazed up at the ceiling that now began to get uncontrollably blurry.

"St-Star-fire." He mumbled out the name of his fiancé and his head rolled back as he was overcome by slumber. Just as he had feared the past week and a half returned to haunt him in his sleep. He sleeping mind was bombarded with image after image of his hellish incarceration. His last vision came with a flash that reminded of a bolt of lighting. He then remembered that it was indeed raining that day.

"Keep on your feet human!" The guards forced Robin back up after he had stumbled forward slightly. They shoved him along the darkened and dismal hallways of the complex at which he was made to stay. "Come on, Kormand'r wants you to get some exercise," one said with a sneer. Up ahead a man at the door opened it and Robin was thrown out into the pouring rain. He looked around and saw that they were completely surrounded by high walls and snipers; there was no escape. He turned around just in time to see a fist connect with his nose. He fell to the ground and gasped loudly. He heard some scattered laughter around him as the rain kicked up bits of mud onto his face. With a noticeable amount of effort Robin stood up and held himself erect. One of the guards nodded and stepped up to him. With a look that held nothing but pure hate he moved to elbow Robin in the gut however he was not quick enough for Robin grabbed his hand and broke his wrist. Another came up behind and hit the poor boy wonder in the back of the head with baton. Robin felt only searing pain and saw nothing but stars. The one that hit him signaled the other guards to follow suit and they did. One promptly walked up, knocked Robin hard in the shin and sent him face first onto the mud. Robin moved his eyes about and saw them pointing and laughing at him.

"Maybe we should play a little number on his head," he vaguely heard behind him. A trickle of blood oozed out of his nose from his initial hit in the face. He then felt the toe of someone's boot crash into his side. At long last one of them got bored and nodded his head toward the door.

"Come on, we've got a poker game in awhile."

"What about him?" Robin sputtered out a few bits of blood while the raindrops bounced off his head. The guard let out a snicker.

"He's going nowhere. Come on." They then filed back inside the complex leaving Robin bruised and scratched in the continuing downpour. He stiffly turned on his back and let out a painful whine in the process. He tried to turn his face away from the heavy drops of water. 'God. Help me!' He looked back up and saw someone standing over him. "Now that they're done, it's my turn." The last thing he remembered about that day was trying to crawl away from what he knew was cruelty in human form.

Robin's eyes snapped open and he found himself hyperventilating. He rolled off his bed, knocking a vase to the floor with him, and clumsily made his way over to the trash can where which he began to vomit his latest dream. He wiped his mouth and stumbled back against the wall; he slid down to the floor and broke into tears. He pressed his hands to his face trying to block out the terrible things he had been made to experience. He could still make out the taste of mud, water, and blood from that day. It had been another one of Blackfire's attempts to totally crush his spirit; it was actually after Robin had disbelieved Starfire's so called death. His door opened and Cyborg poked his head in.

"Yo a man can barley sleep, what's all the noise in here?" He spotted Robin curled up against the wall. His face was stained with both tears and fresh sweat. "Oh man Robin what's happened?" He knelt down next to his friend and felt his forehead. "God you're burning up." He looked around frantically for anything that could help them. "Hold on man I'll be right back, I'm gonna go get Star."

"NO!" Cyborg looked back. "I-I can't let her see me like this."

"You're having a panic attack; you have to calm down before you have a stroke or something." Robin looked up at him pleadingly. "Alright, but I am gonna get you some of that Tamaranian ale." A few fifteen minuets later Robin was breathing normally and was had his usual disposition.

"Thanks Cyborg." Cyborg and smiled.

"Hey anytime man. Listen I know this is a dumb thing to ask but; are you okay?" Robin glanced up at him. "I mean when we where chasing after Slade once we thought you were going nuts, but that, that was just scary." Robin took another sip from his small glass. Surprisingly enough the alien beverage contained less alcohol then three bottles of beer, but still calmed his nerves. "What happened?" Robin didn't look at all like he wanted to answer.

"Cyborg…"

"Look Rob, I'm not trying to be your Mom or your therapist. I'm just trying to be your pal. Don't be afraid to say something, let me help you out." Robin set his glass aside and held his wrinkled picture of Starfire.

"I was going out of my mind Cyborg. Every night I prayed on my hands and knees that something or someone would come and get me out of that place. Every time I heard foot steps getting closer and closer to my cell door I knew was going to suffer for hours and hours on end; physically and/or mentally. Now and then I would be allowed a few minuets of time to see the moonlight from my tiny window, just to taunt me with how close yet how so far I was from freedom. Then the foot steps would come again, and you hope to God that they're not coming for you." Robin shook his head. "Afraid, you don't know what afraid is. Now I will have to carry that place with me wherever I go for the rest of my life." Cyborg hung his head and sighed.

"I'm sorry Robin, but you can't keep this from Starfire forever. She's going to be your wife. You need to trust and respect her enough to tell her what's hurting you so she can help. I'm your friend Robin, but I can only go so far. In the long run Starfire is the only one other than yourself who can help you."

"The worst part, is what that…that…person was doing to me just before you and Star showed up."

"What Rob, what was Blackfire doing?" Robin hesitated, worried that he had already said too much. He them spoke quietly though loud enough for Cyborg to hear him. Cyborg then sat back with his mouth open.

"Oh man, Rob, I can't believe that. I'm so sorry."

"Stop saying that, it's not your fault. But now you see? Starfire doesn't know, Starfire can't know. I don't want her to worry her head off right now when there are larger things at steak."

"I get what you're saying, but I want you to promise me something." Robin gave him his attention. "Promise me that when all this is over, you won't keep things like this from the one that matters the most." Robin sighed and nodded his head.

"Alright, I promise." Unbeknownst to them Robin's door was quietly sliding shut. The innocent Tamaranian that had been listening walking silently back to room. She held her arms tightly together to keep from breaking down in the hallway. She reached her room but did not go in. Was it true? Everything Robin said? Was he really made to suffer so much? Starfire felt a horrible feeling in the pit of her stomach; she had not only narrowly rescued Robin but she had also narrowly saved herself.

BACK WITH RAVEN AND BEAST BOY……………

Beast Boy tied up that last of Red X's men and returned to the main room where they had entered. Red X himself was currently cornered by Raven, Himora, and Taka. He desperately tried to become invisible but Raven had made short work of that a long time ago. Black energy glowed around Raven's hands; Himora held his sword at the ready as did Taka with her kunai. X then noticed Himora wincing slightly and putting a hand to his leg.

"What's the matter old man, time for your medicine?" Taka glanced back at Himora and that was all X needed. Taking advantage of the small gap he leapt forward past the distracted girl and avoided Raven's telepathic blasts. He blindly threw a sharp X behind him and his cut across Himora's already hurting leg.

"Master!" Taka was instantly at his side and she pitched a number of kunai toward the thief to try and ward him off.

"Azerath...Metrion..Zinthos!" Raven tore a dozen of wooden planks from the floor and sent them flying at her enemy. The masked villain jumped away and was about to make his getaway when Buffalo Beast Boy rammed just as he touched the door knob. X groaned for a few seconds then blacked out.

"Wrong door dude," said Beast Boy with a grin. Raven helped Taka get Himora into the nearest chair and she set to healing his everlasting hurt leg once again.

"These treatments can't last forever you," informed Raven.

"I know, I know. I just need them for a little while longer. Then I'll be fine." Raven then shot Taka a look.

"You shouldn't get distracted like that. You almost let X get away." Taka replied in Japanese and Raven narrowed her eyes.

"In English please…"

"I'm sorry, it won't happen again." Raven put the finishing touches on Himora's treatment and stood up.

"See that it doesn't." Taka watched her walk on over to Beast Boy with a poignant stare.

"Find anything that resembles a computer mainframe or something," asked the pale Titan. Beast Boy chuckled.

"Rae, it's your lucky day. Follow me." He led Raven into another room where they found a small network of computer terminals. Raven sat down before the one closest to her and began typing.

"It looks like they were in a hurry to delete the entire network. Probably to get rid of any leads."

"So is there anything left," asked Beast Boy looking over her shoulder. Raven shrugged.

"We'll know soon enough." She came across another window which demanded that she give the password before allowing her any more material. Raven let out an irritated breath. "I think it wants some kind of bar code or pass key…" She stopped when she noticed Taka standing next to her holding out a small laminate card. Raven took it and looked up at her. "Thanks." Taka nodded and then glanced up at Beast Boy. He saw her looking at him and she smiled and timidly waved. "Maybe you should go look after your friend," said Raven. Taka looked back down at Raven, who had gone back to finding what they needed. With a small nod she left.

"You don't have to be so hard on her Raven."

"I know, believe me I wish I could act differently. Taka has made a good decision and I just don't want to see her go back to Blackfire. As soon as this mess is over and Taka has remained true to what she has said then I will no problem with having her around the tower. But until then we keep our focus and not let her drift back to what she used to be." Beast Boy nodded and observed the many windows Raven was flipping trough.

"So, anything yet?" Raven paused as she read a definite 'something'.

"Beast Boy, can you get our remote satellite ready? I think Star should really know about this."

REJOINING ROBIN, STARFIRE, AND CYBORG……………..

Starfire finally entered her room and saw her father waiting for her inside. She closed the door, wiped her eyes and quickly bowed her head.

"Your highness…"

"No don't do that," he said walking to up her and lifting up her chin. "My daughter does not need to subjugate herself before me in order to be a good person." Starfire looked up at him with wide eyes. He removed the gold ring from around his head and the Emperor's ring from his hand. "Now we are but father and daughter, and I wish us to talk as and only such."

"What is it that you wish to discuss," asked Starfire already knowing the answer. He sat down with her and put his hands together.

"I want to know more about this, Robin, of whom you intend on wedding." Starfire was then reminded of all the things she had just overheard but she never wanted her father to know that. She smiled and looked out the window at the passing stars.

"He was the first face I had the pleasure to meet on Earth. From the time we met Robin has given up much of his time just so I could learn more about his people and his culture."

"Very nice, however I have also heard that because of the anti-criminal activities he and his friends engage in, a number of their enemies have held you to ransom." Starfire sent a downward glance.

"Yes, our enemies have done such a thing on various occasions." She then brightened up. "But as you can see; Robin and my friends always came to save me. I would do the same for them without a second thought. Please Father you must not assume that Robin is a bad person simply because he of a different species." He quickly calmed her down.

"Koriand'r, Koriand'r; you misunderstand me. I feel no prejudice toward humans in the slightest. After all, if you assisted four humans in the destruction of a Psion mother ship then perhaps their planet has some strength after all." Starfire nodded. He took her hands rubbed them gingerly. "Koriand'r, though long are my remaining years I will not be around forever…"

"I have been told this before father," whined Starfire.

"Then you shall hear it once more, and this time heed my words. I am just a father worried about his daughter. Will you be taken care of, will you be happy, and can Robin provide for the both of you."

"I have not a shred of doubt towards Robin," said Starfire resolutely.

"What lineage does he descend from? Can he trace his heritage back to a line of nobles, of any sort?"

"Father," interrupted Starfire. "Robin is great not because of titles or riches. In time others will not follow simply titles they follow what does make Robin great. He is selfless, brave, righteous, and loving. I love him more then life itself." Her father nodded and slowly let go of her.

"Then…then, the two of you have my blessing." Starfire stared in somewhat disbelief for a moment. A wide and joyous smile then broke out across her face and she flung her arms around him. He held onto her as long as he could.

"Thank you Father, you will appear at our wedding yes?"

"Of course I will, Starfire." She smiled and hugged him tighter. A small beeping then broke them apart and Starfire sat her Titans comm. link flashing. "What is it?" She walked over, picked it up and opened it.

"A message from Raven." She placed it on the ground and a holographic image of Raven appeared before them. She held her cape close to her with her hood tight over her head.

"St-Starfire can you h-hear me?"

"Yes Raven, you signal is very erratic is there any way for you to find a more suitable location?"

"No it's this snow storm!" She had to shout over the howling winds and piercing bits of snow. "We have found Ra's Al Ghul's palace! But he seems to have escaped before we even came close to getting here!" Starfire let out an aggravated breath.

"Did you discover anything of importance?" Raven shivered in the wind.

"You c-c-could say that," replied a static filled Raven. A lot of her words were broken apart due to the storm. "Four to six months ago a 12-type fission bomb was stolen from Sinnet Air force."

"What's a fission bomb," asked the king.

"An earthen explosive of calamitous magnitude," answered Starfire. "Please continue Raven."

"Blackfire has also b..been experimenting with an upgraded form of the Harvester virus that the Psions almost unleashed on Earth last year!"

"Have the Psions returned to attempt another holocaust?"

"No the Psions don't appear to have anything to do with what's been happening!" The king nodded.

"Two of my mother ships have recently returned from a campaign against their fleet. We were victorious; they have not the strength to carry out such a plan."

"I concur Star! The original plan was for Blackfire to take the bomb to Tamaran and Ghul was to allow a strain of the new virus to be released on Earth. The intended result was to lock the planets in a mutually destructive war. Then out of the ashes they would both rise up as leaders of their worlds! However we disturbed their operation and they were forced to make an adjustment!" Starfire gave Raven her full attention. "They are going to use the bomb as planned on Tamaran as a first strike weapon, in hopes that Tamaran would retaliate in full force!"

"Where Raven, where on Tamaran do they intend to detonate the explosive?"

"The c...blurrp…cap" Raven's signaled became extremely garbled.

"Say again Raven, your signal is degrading. Please say agai-"

"THE CAPITAL!" Raven shouted out the last bit and her image became nothing but static before being cut out completely. Starfire stared off in space at the horrible thought.

"Father…"

"You needn't say anymore, we make for Tamaran immediately." Starfire jumped up and rushed out of her room. "Koriand'r!" Starfire swiftly glided down the halls back to Robin's room. Though her father had just issued the order to return to their home planet Starfire was at loss for actions. As she went she unwittingly fiddled with her ring. If anyone would know what to do, it was Robin.

If anyone is itching to have this updated I'm right there with you. I really can't wait until I get back to writing the next chapter. As long as you like it, I'm happy. So until next update….