aprilrmH-Town: Don't worry about Robin, people only go nuts if they have no one who cares for them. And Robin deffientaly has that covered.
Samathe2121: Thank you, I will try to keep it up as best I can.
Girl of Darkness: I somtimes wonder if that's the only kind of story I can write; 'on the edge of your seat suspense filled action'. I'm not sure if I could do a normal everyday life at Titans Tower. Well I could, but wether it would be good or not is an entirely differnt matter.
Jadedea: Well I'm glad I was able to help. I konw I haven't reviewed but the one your currtenly working on is so freaking AWESOME! I'm having my suspisions about Aiden but we'll see what happens. Hope you update soon.
Cottoncandyclouds: I'm glad you liked it...again. I've been debating as to whether or not tomake this into a trilogy. I don't know, what do you think. Your advice would really help out. Glad your enjoyig it.
TTHPFan: I recently went to boarders and it was completely decked out in all sorts of Harry Potter stuff. They even had a lighting bolt path to the cashiers. I'm not quite sure what to make of that but it must mean somthing to someone. And I dont want to know a thing about HBP, not a thing! What I really like is finding out a story all by myself, its so much for fun that way. What's been so cool about HP is that at the end everything that's happened somehow fits together. Every little thing that happened in the background was actually why somthing bigger happened. The Rowling does it, its just the coolest thing and I can't get enough of it.
You've seen The End pt. 3 havent you? Well if you haven't...aw man what an episode. I Aaaaaprove! That had to be the best season finale they've ever dished out. I also can't wait until season five becuase one of my favorite characters makes an appearnce. His name is Bushido, of course me and my samurai stuff. :Shruggs: its just who I am. Well I'll be seeing you. Hope you enjoy the chapter. Laters!
Mr. Robbie Poo: No Robin's days of captivity have come to an end. In fact the story is a few chapters away from beign over. Hope you like it.
Anwen: OH! SOrry for the mean cliffy. But I think this one may be jsut a tad bit more mean. I don't know, you decide. But I really hope you like it anyway. Laters!
Thank you very much for reviewing my last chatper, and I hope you like this next one jsut as much.
Chapter Fourteen
If I die tomorrow
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. He always had some way to lift her spirits, could always pull any solution out of thin air, and could always make her feel safe. As she swiftly glided passed the many rooms toward Robin's she hoped now wouldn't be an exception.
BACK ON EARTH…………….
Raven stomped irritably back into the palace which had now become quite freezing and uncomfortable. They had made a small fire off to the side and were currently crowded around the tiny flame.
"Well that's it, communications are down!" She said running about trying to collect their things. "It's this damn storm. I managed to get the bulk of the situation to Starfire but I'm not sure what else she didn't get."
"Perhaps we should meet them," suggested Himora rubbing his arms.
"I was just about to say we should get a move on before the storm gets to dangerous to travel around in," said Raven. "It's getting pretty cold out there, Beast Boy." He looked up at her. "We just may need all the coats we have so can you be a polar bear or something?" She shrugged her last question.
"No prob Raven, I can even go penguin if you want." He morphed himself into a flightless bird and waddled around a bit. Raven eyed him with a raised brow.
"Uhh..whatever you want I guess. Come on let's pack it up and get moving." Beast Boy removed the rest of his winter wear except for a long sleeve wool sweater. Apparently it was all he needed when becoming a polar animal. He walked across the room and Taka began eyeing him with immense shyness. As the green changeling opened the door and began letting the cold air in he glanced behind him and she quickly looked away. A very noticeable hint of red coloring her face. He disappeared through the door and she returned to packing her things.
"Taka," said Raven. Taka was then lead back into the computer room where Raven shut the door behind them. "I want you to listen to me and listen well; stay away from Beast Boy." She shook her out of shock.
"I-I do not know what you are talking about," she said shaking.
"I think you do. Now you may think this is just innocent puppy love but I am not going to let history repeat itself."
"History? Raven what are you talking abou-"
"Just mind your distance and everyone will be alright." With that Raven let go of Taka and left leaving Taka with some troubled thoughts.
About two hours later they were slowly making their trek down the mountain side and back to their ship; which they hoped wasn't buried beneath twenty feet of snow. Raven was forced to walk and climb as well, since the high winds would disrupt her balance and the others if she tried to hover back down. She cat walked to get past a narrow turn when her foot caught some slick ice and she lost her footing. She didn't fall far however as a hand suddenly shot out and grabbed her. With the bits of snow stinging her face Raven looked up and saw Taka trying to pull her back up.
"Give me your other hand!" She shouted above the howling winds. Raven didn't need telling twice. She quickly reached up and allowed the ex-assassin to pull her to safety. Raven held onto a ledge for support and took long deep breaths.
"Thank you," said Raven through a hoarse voice. Taka smiled and gave her a nod. Just then they heard a low rumbling from high above their heads. All four of them looked up and saw a gigantic wall of snow and ice falling right over them. They all clung to the side of the cliff as best they could as the large avalanche cascaded past them. A bit of the ledge on which Taka was standing gave out and she fell.
"TAKA," yelled out Himora. Raven ran forward, leapt off the snowy ledge and dived straight for the falling girl.
"Azerath…Metrion…ZINTHOS!"
RETURNING TO OUTERSPACE…………………
Robin sat in his room with Cyborg sitting by the window, just talking. Cyborg twiddled his thumbs and leaned back in his chair.
"So, how you doing?" Robin glanced at him. "No more nightmares?"
"Actually they're starting to go back where they belong; out of my mind. I've just been away from Starfire long enough for them to settle back in. I guess it's just taken a little while to…I don't know…get used to seeing her. I don't know does that make any sense to you?"
"Sure. Sure, she helped you deal with your past. And now you have her back." Robin smiled to himself.
"Now we have each other," he said a little correctively. He stayed inside his own thoughts then put his hands together. "We had hoped for this Christmas to be the day, but…now I'm not so sure that's gonna happen."
"What? You mean you don't think your gonna get married after all?"
"No I mean, I'm worried something might happen to Starfire before-" He cut himself off not wanting to even think about it. He hit his knee lightly and sighed. "Trouble always picks the best time to come knocking on our door." Just then a loud rapping suddenly erupted from Robin's door and he fell out of his chair in surprise. "Come on in," he said getting up. Starfire flew into his room and before he had a chance to ask what was wrong she had flung her arms around him and began wetting his shirt with her tears. "Starfire, what is the matter?" She looked up at him and shook her head.
"Robin…B-Blackfire is coming." Robin held her head and she ducked her face back down into his shoulder. "She is coming to bring death to thousands of my people."
"Star she isn't there yet," reassured Cyborg.
"Yeah Star, we still have a chance to stop her and Ghul. Hey listen to me." He gently pushed her away so he could look her in the eyes. "No one's going to sit around and let it happen." Starfire nodded and wiped her eyes.
"Please forgive my weakness Robin."
"Caring for others is defiantly not a weakness." Starfire would have said more but a little screen next to Robin's bed lit up, on which her father's face appeared.
"Ahh Koriand'r , I have called an emergency council it would be much appreciated if you attended." Starfire sniffled and nodded.
"Yes Father, I will be there." The king's eyes then turned to Robin.
"I expect you to be there as well."
"Yes sir," said Robin. The small screen went blank and Robin turned to Cyborg. "What's the status on our glider?" Cyborg bit his lip.
"That long trip we took through hyperspace really drained her, they are just meant for short range attacks." Robin nodded and gave it some thought.
"Well, see what you can do with it. We may need to get on out of here if things get to messy." Starfire then gazed at Robin.
"You are suggesting that we abandon my people should the battle grow ill?" She looked slightly indignant.
"No, no that's not what I meant at all," said Robin quickly. "It's just good to have a back up plan." She looked down at the floor and Robin rubbed the top of his head. "Star we're not going to just leave them to deal with those crazies on their own." She nodded and Robin took her hand. "Come on, let's get to that meeting."
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Robin and Starfire sat beside each other at an oval shaped table. Along with them were a host of nobles and military commanders. The king walked in, they rose and sat back down as soon as he did. He beckoned the man on his right to begin.
"Three weeks ago, our entire tribunal was killed by a Psion reaper." A few of them, including Starfire, ducked their heads in disgust. Robin however cast a confused glance about the table.
"A what?" The one who had spoken looked over at him.
"An upgraded version of the Harvester strain they had developed years ago. It has the ability to consume organic matter with seconds of contact. A liquefied reaper the size of a tear drop could kill every living thing in this ship twice over."
"Okay so the worst stuff imaginable," said Robin nodding. "That's all you have to say is the worst stuff imaginable."
"Continue Ronin," said the King. The one called Ronin did so.
"It is possible Kormand'r has modified the earthen explosive to serve as a molecular delivery system. She could be using it to mass spread the reapers all across Tamaran." The King rubbed his chin.
"What sort of resistance did you meet from your recent campaign against the Psions," he asked the man to his left."
"There was but one vessel guarding their home world, and it was but a strife class cruiser."
"Wait a second," said Robin. He stood up and all eyes turned to him. "Exactly how many ships do the Psions have?"
"If they launched an all out assault against us then we would be outnumbered three to one."
"Okay then I really don't think you met just one ship because the rest of them all somehow got blown up."
"I concur your highness," said Ronin. "It is possible however unlikely that Kormand'r has obtained the entire Psion fleet." The king looked most troubled.
"There are few reasons why she would have amassed a fleet of such scope. What options have we," asked Starfire's father. Starfire displayed a holographic star chart in the middle of the table.
"Long range scanners have detected a number of subspace energy distortions here in this sector," she pointed to a spot where a number of dots lit up. "Ships entering hyperspace."
"So she is coming?" Starfire slowly nodded.
"I would estimate that as we speak father. If we keep our current course and speed we will arrive at Tamaran about three hours before Blackfire does."
"That gives up little time to prepare," said the king. "Robin, you are certain the message sent by your friend was genuine." Robin gave him a resolute nod.
"I have no doubt." The king nodded and rose from his seat.
"Very well, send word to all our vessels that they are to halt their present activities and to make their immediate return to Tamaran. Dismissed." Robin followed Starfire out with the others while the king and Ronin walked through another doorway. Ronin caught up with him.
"Is it true my lord is your daughter going to wed that…boy?"
"It is," he said walking.
"Do you think it wise to all him to wonder our ship unescorted?" The kind let out a small chuckle.
"He's not a stray grishnick Ronin, besides he has Koriand'r for company."
"I am only suggesting that we keep our focus elsewhere. This shall be the greatest siege on our home world Tamaran has ever known. We will need our greatest worriers at the battle front."
"I couldn't agree more, old friend. That is why the full might of our fleet will be entrusted to the more than capable command of my daughter." Ronin adjusted his collar nervously.
"Your highness are you sure such a decision-"
"She will not disappoint me Ronin; I can assure you of that." He looked out a window and saw Robin walking and talking with Starfire as they moved down a lower hallway. "No it seems there is little anyone can do when true love strikes. Robin and Starfire shall be made as one. All they need do is survive the coming war."
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Robin sat on Starfire's bed looking at some odd shaped mirror. He cocked his head about trying to find the right way to look in it.
"Is it supposed to be this way," he asked frowning with perplexity. Starfire giggled lightly, walked over and turned the mirror right side up. "Oh, there we go."
"My people's furniture confuses you Robin?"
"Well, I guess now I know how you feel on earth sometimes." He cast a glance around her room. "Everything seems strange and unusual." She smiled and sat down next to him.
"I am fortunate however to have such wonderful friends to light my path."
"Same here," said Robin. She picked up a brush and began combing through her long auburn hair. Robin's eye was then caught by her window. He walked up to it and noticed it resembled a balcony. He flicked a small switch and the doors slowly slid open while a force field came up around the balcony perimeter. He walked out onto it and had the actual sensation of being able to breath in the vacuum of space. Starfire walked out and stood next to him against the ledge. "Now this is cool," he said looking out at the passing stars. Starfire found the ting streams of light to be rather entrancing and gazed at them in wonder.
"They are beautiful are they not?"
"You sure are," said Robin dreamily. She blushed a deep crimson and gave him a shy look. "I don't want you to be in a battle, at least not one as big as this." She took his hands.
"I do not want you to go into battle either Robin, I could not bear the thought of your torture. I do not believe I could endure the notion of your death. It would be most appreciated if you were at my side during the initial conflict." Robin bit his lip and hung his head.
"I do, more than anything. But your father assigned me to help oversee the city defenses." Starfire looked as if her source of oxygen had been snatched away. "Hey, if you need me; just use the ship's transporters and 'beam me up Scotty'," he added a small laugh.
"Who is this Scotty?" Robin nodded.
"We're gonna have to watch some Star Trek when we get home." She looked just as confused but didn't press the matter further. Knowing only a mere twenty-four hours separated them from certain danger Robin decided their possibly last moment alone would be the best Starfire ever had. He held out his hand and gave her a warm smile. "I know there's no music Star, but…would you like to dance?" Starfire stared at him for a moment as if trying to decide if he had really asked her or not.
"I would love to, Robin." She wrapped her arms around his neck and laid her head to rest on his shoulder. The two of them swayed to and fro to the music playing in their heads. She closed her eyes and entered her own world. One where she and Robin were undisturbed by anything of troubling nature. And then the hard truth of present circumstances would come back to her; she, Robin, Cyborg, just about everyone she knew was going to war. In a war there are casualties; there was a chance one or more of them would not come back.
I wake up to find myself
After all these years
And where all the time has gone
Still seems so unclear
'Cause there's no one else
Since I found you
I know it's been so hard
You should know
If I die tomorrow
As the minutes fade away
I can't remember
Have I said all I can say?
You're my everything
You make me feel so alive
If I die tomorrow
Robin held her tight and close. He often wondered why things like this always happened when they wanted some time just to be regular people trying to live normal lives. In the end, they weren't normal; they were heroes. If he didn't return from the next day he wanted Starfire to know just how much she means to him.
It brings out the worst in me
When you're not around
I miss the sound of your voice
The silence seems so loud
'Cause there's no one else
Since I found you
I know it's been so hard
You should know
If I die tomorrow
As the minutes fade away
I can't remember
Have I said all I can say?
You're my everything
You make me feel so alive
If I die tomorrow
Starfire felt as if she was on the verge of loosing a piece of her own heart, again. Whenever she was near Robin she felt absolutely safe; nothing could happen to her as along as she was in his strong arms. She did not fear her own death; it was loosing the ones she cared about most. Why was it her Robin that had to put his life at risk all the time?
I spent all my life
Looking for our innocence
I've got nothing to lose
One thing to prove
I won't make the same mistakes
Now I know
That everything will be ok
When I die tomorrow
If I die tomorrow
As the minutes fade away
I can't remember
Have I said all I can say?
You're my everything
You make me feel so alive
If I die tomorrow
You make me feel so alive
If I die tomorrow
If I die tomorrow
"Starfire." She opened her eyes but remained firmly planted against his shoulder. "I love you so very much. I don't think even I can tell you how much I care for you. We will do what we have to do; and then we're going home. We're gonna have a nice big wedding with all our friends, your father, and a huge seven layer chocolate cake with bananas, pickles, and mint frosting." Starfire clung to him tighter and allowed steady streams of tears to run down her face. "We will all come home together." Starfire breathed out a staggered sigh and nodded her head. And they danced.
I'm sorry if anyone found this chapter to be a little boring, but trust me the next one is without a doubt the climax of the whole freaking story! Sorry, lost myself. Hope you liked it.
"If I die tomorrow" –Motley Crue