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Chapter 4-The Reason Why
The next time the apprentices struck was a date Starfire knew she'd remember for a long time. She didn't know why; February 10 doesn't seem to be an important date. (A/N Unless your birthday is 2-10. No offense to any reader whose b-day might be 2-10 ;) Perhaps she remembered the day because she finally discovered why Slade kept making Robin relive his terrible memories.
Jupiter and Saphira had received orders from Slade to bring Robin and Starfire to him. Jupiter immediately snatched up Robin, not even giving him a chance to fight back. Cyborg tried to blast her, but she quickly dodged and flew away. Starfire flew after Jupiter, shooting after her with eyebeams. Saphira flew up behind her and shoved her, making Star miss. Saphira quickly bound Starfire's hands together.
"You're coming, too," Saphira spat.
"Robin. Robin's little girlfriend Starfire."
"Let her go!"
"I do believe we've been in this exact same situation before," Slade snapped icily.
What could he want with us? Starfire asked fearfully.
No idea.
You do not think he could want to drain us of our strength, do you?
I'm not sure what to think, sweetheart. Why would he just want to drain us of our strength?
Perhaps…no, it couldn't be.
WHAT?
Maybe he is getting more powerful from our worst memories. He wants us to suffer as he grows in power. Then we will simply waste away and our friends…Oh, Robin, what will our friends do without us?
How much more powerful can he get? Did he get more potion?
"Funny you should mention potion, Boy Wonder. It merely enabled me to make anyone wish they were dead, just by making them relive their worst memories. I get all the strength they possessed before they just waste away. As soon as your little girlfriend is dead, I will also assume her powers."
Robin's masked eyes narrowed.
Perhaps we can fight him, Starfire suggested.
How? You heard him, Star, he's going to take your powers.
What is your most treasured memory?
I have many. Ever since I told you how I felt, I've cherished everything.
This is no time for romance, Robin, Starfire replied. The next time he looks at you, just remember the best times of your life.
Slade chose that particular moment to give our favorite Boy Wonder a nasty look, as if daring their plan to work.
Robin's Memories
He was sitting on a Ferris Wheel, watching Starfire, who was watching fireworks. She looked so beautiful with her auburn tresses gently floating around her. He offered cotton candy, hiding an affectionate grin as she tentatively sampled the pink sugary fluff.
'Amazing. Truly amazing.'
The two of them were sitting by a fire reluctantly made by Robin, an awkward silence hanging between them.
"Starfire, what happened?"
She continued to speak about how she didn't understand their relationship. He wanted so badly to tell his beautiful alien friend how he felt about her. He couldn't be involved with her; he knew he couldn't. He would surely hurt her again. Flash forward to three minutes later. He could hardly believe he was holding her hands, both of them. Starfire looked at him so trustingly, silently willing for him to utter those indulgent words. Two minutes later, after being rudely interrupted by the strange creature, he was lacing his fingers through hers, knowing she could save them. The two jumped, and then were…flying!
"Robin," she whispered softly. He hugged her, a hug which she readily returned. It felt so natural to hold her, and Robin easily could have held her forever if Cyborg and Beast Boy hadn't interrupted.
Robin eagerly wrapped his arms around her slender form, holding one of her hands with his. It was so odd that they had been chosen as King and Queen for the high school prom when neither went to high school. She was so close and didn't seem to mind his awkwardness at holding her, something he hadn't done before.
It was the fateful night four months ago, the night he'd kissed her for the first time.
End Robin's Memories
"How did you do that?" Slade spluttered.
It worked, Robin said smugly, as if it had been his idea.
Yes, I see.
Frustrated, Slade smashed several important-looking items, one of them being the control for Robin and Starfire's shackles. Starfire winked and Robin nodded. They snuck up behind him and attacked.
"This is for messing with our pasts," Robin snarled, punching Slade repeatedly in the gut. Slade doubled over, and then collapsed. Starfire quickly bound his wrists together while Robin contacted the police.
An hour later, the Titans were gathered around a table in the pizza parlor, celebrating Slade's arrest. Robin seemed to be drunk with happiness at this news and repeatedly kissed Starfire, much to the disgust of the screaming fangirls who had crowded their table.
"Hey, ladies, you could always get a slice of Beast Boy."
Raven hit her boyfriend. "I hope you didn't mean that," she growled.
"Course I didn't," he replied, kissing her.
The others laughed at their friends as they tidied up their table. As the six headed home, Bumblebee had a closing remark, as always.
"Hey, guys, Valentine's Day is coming up…"
"So it is," Robin replied, trying to sound casual. "So it is."