Well, the reviews keep piling in and I like it so much. Though one reviewer wanted me to do a Raven/Beast Boy pairing in this story, but I can't. You see, Terra and Beast Boy makes a good pairing and I put my OC, LM, with Raven because they match with their dark and mysterious side. Not to mention that I got something special for them. You have to wait to find out what I'm going to do. Now here's chapter seven of Nightfire. A small simple talk on the roof between Robin and Starfire turns into something more then just talk.

Chapter Notes

I watched the a recent Teen Titans episode, Stranded, and I kind of got an some ideas that can make this chapter real interesting. If I ever made a mess of things, don't blame me, just doing my job.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans.

Chapter 7: Do You Like Me?

Back at Titans Tower, everyone was resting after their battle with Adonis. But at the living room, Robin wasn't too happy about Nightfire's actions.

Robin: "I can't believe you, what were you thinking? You can't just beat up a criminal and then try to kill him."

Nightfire, who was sitting on the curve sofa bowed her head down and tried to explain herself.

Nightfire: "I'm sorry Robin, but Adonis was going to beat you. I had to do something to prevent it from happening."

Robin: "That doesn't mean that you can treat him like trash. It's a good thing I stopped it before you went to far."

Nightfire: "What was I suppose to do? Stay where I was and watch you get pummeled by Adonis's big fist?"

Robin: "Hmm… I see you're point. But still you almost killed Adonis, you should've known better."

Nightfire: "Like I said before, I was sorry. I kinda got a little carried away on my actions."

Robin: "A little? Let me tell you about how we handle things here. There are two ways in handling criminals, apprehending them and killing them. Apprehending criminals is how we handle. It doesn't matter if they're masterminds, monsters, or just plain silly crooks, we find a way to take them down and bring them to the authorities. Killing criminals is something we will never do. What you almost did was an example. If you kill a criminal, even if he or she did something bad, I have to assume the worst and put you in jail."

Nightfire: "But I have no choice, Adonis tried to kill you. I can't sit by and watch you perish."

Robin: "I'm sorry Nightfire, but until we stop Johnny Rancid from your father's future murder you must follow our rules and try not to kill anybody. Understand?"

Nightfire: "Yeah, I understand. But what about Johnny Rancid? What are you going to do to him when you stop him?"

Robin: "Are you telling me that you should kill Johnny? Are you nuts?"

Nightfire: "I'm not nuts Robin, I'm doing what I need to do. Johnny was responsible for killing my father; he's going to pay for his actions. And I will stop him, no matter what it takes."

Robin: "Nightfire, you told me once that your mother seeked revenge and she killed Johnny to do so. She should know that killing Johnny didn't solve anything and it wouldn't bring your father back."

Nightfire: "But this time it's going to be different. Once Johnny has been taken care of, the future will be changed for me. Mom will have her love life back, I get my dad back, and everyone will live happily ever after."

Robin: "And when you kill Johnny, are you going to be proud about that? The way you talk like that, saying that you're going to kill Johnny, you want to murder someone. I can't let you do that."

Nightfire: "Then what am I expecting to do?"

Robin: "Nothing. Once we find Johnny Rancid we take him down, take him to the authorities, and tell them about Johnny's future murder. I'm pretty sure that they think of a good punishment for him."

Nightfire stood up and stared daggers at the Boy Wonder.

Nightfire: "But that wouldn't be enough! He'll find away to get out and will do whatever it takes to kill my father."

Robin: "I'm going to say this once. Whether you like it or not, you are part of the team until we catch Johnny. And as the member of the team, you have to follow all orders and rules. So when I say don't kill Johnny Rancid, don't kill him. Do I make myself clear?"

Nightfire didn't like what she heard what Robin said. But she had no other choice. She needs the Titans help to find and stop Johnny from murdering her father; she doesn't want to make enemies out of them. So she sucked it all up to give Robin the O.K.

Nightfire: "Don't worry Robin. I promise, I won't do anything stupid, especially killing someone, even a criminal."

Robin: "Let's hope you keep that promise. You are dismissed."

Nightfire was glad that Robin wasn't too mad to her, even if she wanted to kill Johnny. So with confidence on her face she left the living room and headed back to her room.

Hours later, Robin was on the roof of the tower, watching the sunset and thinking about what Nightfire said.

Robin: "So Nightfire wants to kill Johnny for the death of her father. I don't blame her though. She never had a father ever since she was born and it is her chance to have a complete life with him. But she promise that she won't kill Johnny. I hope she'll keep it. Still, there's something about Nightfire that's bothering me as of late."

Starfire: "Robin."

Robin turned around to see who's said his name and saw Starfire behind an open doorway heading downstairs and indoors.

Robin: "Starfire, what are you doing here?"

Starfire: "Forgive me but Nightfire told me that you were on the roof. I thought you would deserve some company."

Robin: "Sure, have a seat."

Starfire sat next to Robin. To them it's like their private hang out spot for some time, their own get away from their super hero work.

Starfire: "Nightfire told me that you didn't like the way she saved you back at the building of money."

Robin: "Actually Star, I was glad that she saved me; I just didn't like the way she took down Adonis. She was almost killed him in the process."

Starfire: "Really?"

Robin: "Yeah, and then she said that she wants to kill Johnny Rancid."

Starfire: "What? But why?"

Robin: "Because she wants revenge on her father's death. Ever since she was born she never had a father in her life. Since her life wasn't completed she'll do anything to have her revenge. I should know, I had that type of experience once."

Starfire: "But do you really think that she'll cause the death of a murderer? That's not right."

Robin: "Don't worry Star, I talked to Night and she promised she wouldn't kill anyone, especially Johnny. We'll take him down the old fashion way."

Starfire: "I hope you're right."

The two remained silent for a few minutes until Starfire started talking.

Starfire: "Robin."

Robin: "Yeah Starfire."

Starfire: "There is something that was on my mind for quite some time. And I wanted to say it to you but I was afraid that you would think of me different."

Robin: "Star, it doesn't matter what you say. No matter what happens, we'll always be together."

Starfire: "O.K., I'll tell you. Robin, do you like me?"

Robin: "Of course Star, I like everyone here."

Starfire: "No Robin. I mean do you "like me" like me?"

Robin: "Like you meaning, love?"

Starfire nodded her head the same time Robin turned completely red and was swallowing a lump in his throat. He quickly shook off the redness and respond to that question.

Robin: "Uh… Why do ask that question Star?"

Starfire: "Because I think you tried ask that question before."

Robin: "Excuse me?"

Starfire: "A few weeks ago, you were going to say something to me. But when Nightfire came, you never got a chance saying it. I was afraid that you were going to forget it."

Robin: "Star, I would never forget something like that. You see the truth is that I do love you; ever since the day you came. But I don't know if you love me back, if you have someone on Tamaran that also love you, if you truly have feelings for me."

Starfire heard every word Robin said and understands what he truly meant. But answering back to him is going to be hard on her as well. So she tries to make it as short as she can.

Starfire: "Robin, remember the time we were stranded on the remote alien planet?"

Robin: "Yeah I remember."

Starfire: "And in the cave, before we were attacked, you said a few things that you liked about me. Tell me, what did you said to me?"

Robin: "Well Star, I said that it's awesome how you shoot star bolts, how I feel that you are brave and the strongest I have ever met, and as long we were together, everything would be O.K. Why did you ask?"

Starfire: "Because I feel the same way with you. You see, I like the way you were courageous and to risk your life to save others. I like how you are mysterious behind that mask of yours. And you're the reason why I'm here."

Robin: "What?"

Starfire: "When I was small, I didn't like the rules of Tamaran, especially being wed by a betrothed. Some people think that being married to a selected bride and groom would be the happiest day of their lives, but to me it's miserable. I know as a princess it's the way of my people, but deep down inside me it's as what your people from this planet calls, bullshit. I want to have a relationship with someone before I marry, someone who has the same feelings for me as I do with them. So when I reached my age of travel, I journeyed to Earth to start a new life and to find someone that would love me."

Robin: "But Star, I thought you were excited when you were going to be married on Tamaran. That was until the grand ruler was Blackfire and your betrothed was some ugly booger creep."

Starfire: "Like I said before, I was having a bit sick home feeling so I wanted to visit Tamaran and let you, my friends, experience it. As I was saying, when I arrived on earth, I don't know where to begin. Then I was attacked by a bunch of bad people and tried to assault me. That was until you came and rescued me from them. When I first me you, you were both brave and strong just like me. And when Persephone wanted to kiss you so that we can find the location of Slade's area of hiding, you removed you mask and I saw you eyes. I have never seen blue eyes so beautiful in my life."

Robin: "Starfire, I didn't know you care about me so much. But you still didn't-"

Before Robin could finish his sentence, he felt a warm touch on the side of his face. He took a quick look and was shocked to see Starfire kissing him in the cheek. After that kiss, she stood up and looked at Robin with trusting eyes.

Starfire: "To answer your question Robin. Yes, I do love you."

Robin's eyes grew when she said those five words as Starfire gave him a generous smile and left. When she headed back downstairs, Robin was still surprised about what transpired during the last minute and rubbed the cheek that was kissed.

Robin: "I can't believe it; she loves me!"

Robin then smiled and thought about what would happen to them in the future. What both Robin and Starfire didn't know was that Nightfire was floating below them at the side of the tower, listening to every word they said.

Nightfire: "They expressed their feeling for one another and sealed their relationships for good."

She gave a smile and flew back to her room.

Well that's a touching chapter. I know that the kiss in the cheek isn't a bit much but you'll wait for the end of the story, then it'll be interesting. And if anyone's wondering who Persephone is, she is the wife of Merovingian; both of them are characters from the Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions. And what Starfire said about Persephone kissing Robin, that was from one of the chapters on "Teen Matrix". If you read it, you'll understand. I'm going to start the next chapter soon and yes Nightfire's secret is going to be revealed. Please Review.