banana fritz : Calm down, don't forget to breathe...here's the second chapter, I have to warn you though the third chapter might take a little while...now don't forget to breathe, (inhale...exhale...)you okay? now you can start reading...hehehe

Chapter 2

Three more days had passed, Starfire was no longer her cheerful self she refused to speak to anyone. The moment she'd wake up she would fly out to the forest, in search of Robin until the day would turn into night...hardly eating, hardly sleeping. The other Titans growing worried, "We can't let her keep going out to look for Robin, she's going to kill herself if we let her continue..." Raven sighed.

"Yeah though I hate thinking that Robin might be dead...I don't want to lose another friend..." Beast boy murmured.

"So how do we stop her?" Cyborg asked.

"How about sedating her?" Raven asked, the other two looking at her oddly.

"Woah...ya mean drugging her?" Beast boy shuddered.

Cyborg sighed massaging the back of his neck, "We don't have much of a choice BB..."

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"What the hell are those?" Robin asked with a smirk.

"No clue you had them on you when I found ya..." Cid answered handing the sharp bat like blades to the teen.

Robin looked at them carefully, shook his head and put them on the table, "You think this means I'm a bad guy or something...I mean I got shot, I'm totally armed..." Robin gestured to the blades, "...and I keep dreaming that I beat up people...although in one dream there was..." Robin clamped his mouth shut he really didn't want to talk about the red headed girl he dreamt of, every time he'd get near her he felt extremely nervous but he was never able to see her face.

Eyeing the boy Cid asked with a chuckle. "What?"

Robin broken from his thoughts looked up, "Hun?"

"Although in one dream there was...what?" Cid repeated hiding his smile.

"Oh...uh...nothing really..." Robin blushed a little.

"Ahun..." Cid laughed.

"It's nothing shut-up leave me alone..." Robin quickly stood up and leaned against the door that lead outside, hoping the subject would change, which it did.

"So you think you're able to handle walking all the way to the city?" Cid asked.

"When?" Robin stood up straight.

"Relax we're not going to rush...you do remember you were shot a week ago right?" Cid frowned at how eager the boy was, "You still need a shit load of time to heal..."

"Yeah, yeah..." Robin sighed as he rolled his eyes.

"Stop being an ass, your wound can still get infected, and as I said I ain't carrying you back here..." Cid turned and smirked when he heard Robin grumble, "Oh alright, jeesh you whine a lot...Come on let's go..." Cid announced as he put on his coat and threw one at Robin to put on.

Robin looked at him oddly. "It's a nice sunny day outside"

"Don't start bitching the last thing you need is to get sick again..."

Not wanting to start another argument Robin shrugged, put on the coat and followed the old hermit outside.

Cid had a wicked grin as he put on his hat and led Robin down a path.

Walking down the wooded path for about twenty minutes, Cid suddenly stopped and stared at a man leaning against a tree.

"There you are my boy...You had me quite worried..." Slade smirked as he looked Robin over.

Robin felt uneasy as soon as he spotted the masked man, and quickly stepped back "It's alright kiddo, Slade here's a good friend of mine..." Cid reassured the teen.

Robin looking at Slade curiously then at Cid slowly stepped forward totally sure that Slade would not harm him. "Um...who are you?"

"Don't you remember boy...you're my apprentice..." Slade confirmed.

"I am?" Robin seemed confused then looked to Cid who only shrugged.

"Yes I'm the one who trained you, and gave you those weapons..." Slade lied with a smirk. "I let you do battle with our enemies and you come back to me badly wounded and have lost your memory..."

Robin turned to Cid, "How did you know I was his apprentice?"

"I ran into him a few days ago as I was gathering firewood, he told me that he was searching for a boy that fits your description...told him that when you get your strength back that I'd bring ya to him, thought maybe that if you saw him that you'd remember." Cid answered plainly.

Robin only tilted his head, "Oh..." was all he answered.

"You seem a bit tired Robin, it is a long way back to our home, perhaps you should stay with Cid for a few more days to rest..." Slade spoke up.

Robin looked to Cid then nodded his head, "Yeah sure I guess...I'll see you in a few days...master..." Robin answered and followed Cid back up the path towards the cabin.

Slade chuckled the droid he had made was so realistic that even he believed it to be real.

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Feeling a bit tired Starfire floated down to the ground and sat down at the base of a tree. Hugging her legs Star rested her head on her knees. "Why can't I find you?" she whispered slowly closing her eyes a few tears rolling down her cheeks, brushing them away with the back of her hand, Star took a deep breath. She felt so empty at the moment, she didn't care about fighting for the greater good, about their enemies or even her own health. Holding back her tears she forced herself to stop crying, Star leaned back against the tree and closed her eyes. At least an hour later, she jolted awake as she heard arguing.

"No I don't remember alright." Robin cried and glared at Cid.

"You didn't say you don't remember, you said it was nothing..."

"It was nothing..." Robin growled.

"Ahun...your face was totally red after you shut your trap...What did you dream about?"

"Will you leave me the hell alone..."

Noticing a patch of red hair Cid approached the wide-eyed girl that stared at the hermit. "What are you doing out here all by yourself young lady?" Cid asked, eyeing the girl.

"Oh um well...I was searching for someone very dear to me..." Star whispered quickly looking down.

"Who is she?" Star heard a very familiar voice and quickly looked up, gasping Star bolted up and crashed into Robin.

Cid looked on with an amused look. "ROBIN...OH THANK HEAVENS YOU ARE ALL RIGHT..." Star screeched hugging him tightly and kissing him feverishly, tears streamed down her face.

"I can't be totally sure but I think this girl knows you kiddo..." Cid chuckled, "Miss...MISS..." Cid yelled getting Starfire's attention. "Could you please lay off the boy he was shot a week ago..."

"Oh dear, Robin are you all right..." Star quickly got off and sat beside him, a hand still grasping his left arm.

Robin looked at her confused, "Uh yeah..." he answered, "Um this might sound stupid but who are you?"

"You...you do not remember me Robin?" Star looked at him quite worried.

"No..." Robin looked at the sadness in her face and frowned, for some odd reason he didn't like to see her sad, "I don't even remember who I am..." He continued, with a small smile.

Starfire shook her head, and hugged him again this time a little bit gentler. "Um...why are you hugging me again?" Robin asked not that he was complaining or anything I mean a cute redhead had her arms wrapped around him.

"I am just glad that you are alive and safe...you had me so worried..."

"Okay I get that but why do you keep hugging me...Um you know me right"
'Wait a minute...' Robin though after eyeing her over. 'She's the girl in my dreams...'

Cid frowned as he noticed that Robin was beginning to look pale. "Hey kiddo, you look like hell..." Cid as well as Starfire helped him up, "Let me guess you're not leaving his side right?" Starfire shook her head no, "Alright come on, we need to get him back in bed...name's Cid by the way..."

At the cabin Star helped an almost unconscious Robin back in bed, the moment his head hit the pillow he was out. "What happened to him?" Star asked running her fingers in his hair.

"He got shot in the chest, how the hell should I know I found him floating in the river covered in blood..." Cid answered putting water to boil then turned to his new guest and saw the small gesture that Starfire was doing to the passed out teen now sleeping on his bed. "Something tells me that you two are more than just friends, right?"

Starfire blushed a bit and nodded her head. "Yes we were on an outing when we where called to help stop several armed men..."

"Is that so?" Cid stood and made his way to the door, "I'll be right back I need to get more firewood...you'll keep an eye on him won't you?" he asked with a smirk.

"Oh yes of course..." Starfire chirped as she watched Cid go outside. 'He was shot...in the chest' Starfire turned to Robin and slowly lifted his shirt, pulling on the bandage, "Oh my..." she gasped and nearly cried. Pulling down his shirt she then covered him with a blanket, sitting on the edge of the bed Star kissed his cheek and smiled as she reached for her communicator.

"Wha...where..." Robin suddenly jolted up.

"Robin...are you all right?" Star asked leaning a hand on his right shoulder.

Robin slowly sat up and looked at her a bit confused, then his eyes softened when he remembered that she and Cid had brought him back to the cabin. "Hi...um I'm sorry I didn't catch your name..."

"I am Starfire..." she answered with a shy smile and pushed him back to lie down. "You shouldn't move so much Robin..."

"No I'm all right...really...man this is so weird...I don't remember you but I know things about you...I think..." Robin shook his head, "Agh this is so confusing..."

"Well then allow me to answer anything that may rid you of your confusion..." Star smiled and clasped his hands in hers.

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As they talked Cid filled a bag with firewood then quickly made his way up a hill. "How long until he is ready?" Slade asked leaning against a tree.

"At least a few days but I doubt he'd be able to fight for long, he needs time to heal, he's passed out right now...say whatever happened to those seven guys you sent who fought with those kids?"

"Never mind them they did there job, now...You have two days...I will come for him..." Slade ordered.

"Alright whatever...one more thing...we found a redheaded girl with green eyes in the woods, said she was looking for him..."

Slade chuckled, "Ah yes Starfire...Robin's little love interest...make sure they stay together...when I arrive distract the girl..." Slade laughed as he turned and disappeared within the lush forest. Cid turned around and headed down the hill picking up the bag of firewood, he took his time in getting back to the hut. Star and Robin talked for about an hour when Cid opened the door hearing laughter, "You two all right?" he asked.

"Yeah we're fine..." Robin answered wishing he hadn't arrived just yet. Starfire had told him of who he was, of the Titans and of his role in the team, and of his and Starfire's relationship.

"You two hungry?" Cid chuckled knowing very well that they were.

"Starving..." Robin answered with a smirk.

That night Cid rocked in his chair as he watched the two teens sleep, Robin still slept on the bed while Starfire had made herself a little nest on the floor and slept soundly with a small smile gracing her lips, 'Who will you choose boy...' Cid asked himself, then smirked and watched the fire in the stove as it slowly died.

That morning Starfire yawned groggily and rubbed at her eyes as she slowly sat up, she quickly turned to Robin who was still sound asleep then looked around the cabin spotting Cid as he prepared breakfast. "Oh good-morning friend Cid..." she chirped as she now stood beside the hermit.

"Friend?" Cid turned to her. "Do you always talk like that?"

"Yes friend...you saved Robin's life...and what is wrong with the way I talk, is it not correct?" she asked wide eyed.

Cid chuckled, as he flipped the pancakes and stacked a good dozen on a plate, "Can you do me a favor and wake up cranky over there, before these get cold"
He put the plate on the table as well as three plates. Starfire bounded over to Robin and whispered in his ear.

"Robin..." she shook him lightly and smiled when he gave a light groan, "Ro-bin..." she whispered again, Robin's eyes were having a hard time opening, Starfire giggled as she leaned down and seeing that Cid was occupied gave Robin a small kiss on the cheek, Robin's eyes snapped open as he now stared at Star's green eyes. "Time to wake up Robin..." she smirked.

Robin smiled, and pulled off the blanket. "Do I always get a wake up call like this at that tower thing we stay in?" Star giggled and helped him stand.

"Oh speaking of the tower I should tell the others that we are safe..." Starfire reached for her communicator.

"Um before you call whatever let's eat first hun, before it gets cold..." Cid looked up as he poured the syrup on his pancakes, Star smiled and led Robin to the table.

So content at being with Robin, Star totally forgot about the other Titans. And two days quickly passed by.

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"It's been two days and she still hasn't returned something bad happened..." Raven looked a bit worried.

"Yeah we need to find her...I just hope she still has her communicator..." Cyborg spoke up as he headed out the door to look for their lost friend. Beast boy and Raven following.

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"Hey girly since Robin is still in dreamland, can ya help me gather a few berries for lunch?" Cid asked.

"Of course friend Cid..." Star nodded her head and followed the old hermit deep in the woods away from the cabin.

As they left Slade smirked as he entered the cabin. "Robin..." Slade called out.

Robin slowly opened his eyes and looked up. "Master?" he asked.

"Yes come Robin, it's time for us to leave...our enemies are close by..."

"What..." Robin quickly stood up anger clearly writing on his face.

"Yes we must go now..."

"But what about Starfire...and Cid..."

"Cid will take care of her but we must go now..." Slade pressed, "He knows where to find me..." he assured his apprentice. Robin frowned then nodded his head and followed Slade outside.

A few moments later Slade and Robin long gone, Cid and Star just arriving from picking berries. "Her signal leads here..." Cyborg called out.

Star looked around, "Cyborg?" she called out.

"Starfire..." Beast boy cheered as he turned into a cat and jumped on her.

"You alright Star?" Cyborg asked eyeing the old man behind her.

"Oh yes I am fine...I have found Robin...he is quite well..." She smiled.

"Robin?" Raven looked around, for their leader.

"Yes he is resting in the small cabin there..." She pointed, as she put Beast boy on the ground, he immediately changed into his normal form and looked at Cid.

"Who are you?"

Cid looked at him curiously and quirked an eyebrow, "I'm Cid, who are you?"

"I'm Beast boy...wait Robin's alive..." BB turned to Starfire who nodded cheerily.

"Come this way..." she turned to the cabin leading her friends inside, her smile quickly turned to a frown as Robin was nowhere in sight.

"Where is he?" Raven asked pulling down her hood.

"He was here this morning..." Starfire quickly turned to Cid. "Where would he go?"

Cid shrugged, "Don't look at me he probably woke up and came to look for us..." he lied.

"You don't sound too sure..." Raven frowned.

"What you think I'm lying?" Cid smirked. "We weren't gone that long, he can't be far..." he continued.

"Yes we must find him..." Starfire ran outside and took to the air.

"Star wait..." Cyborg yelled out but she only ignored him, Beast boy quickly turned into a bird and followed the redhead, as did Raven and Cyborg.