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Chapter 9 - A Declaration of Love

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The next few days passed without incident. Blackfire seemed to grow more and more uneasy as her wedding day approached. Aqualad seemed more withdrawn from everything. Raven and Beastboy were rarely found in the giant palace, but when they were discovered it was usually in a compromising position. Bee seemed angry at Cyborg for some reason and was keeping her distance, while he followed her around like a puppy begging for forgiveness. Robin and Starfire, although desperately wanting to see eachother, avoided eachother completely. The only time they saw each other was during their meals, but they never spoke or looked at each other.

The wedding was tomorrow night. Starfire sunk into the hot warm bath, bubbles sticking to her body. 'I cannot believe they will be married tomorrow. This is such shit of the bull!' Starfire sunk lower into the tub and closed her eyes, she wanted to see Robin so badly, but knew she shouldn't. Starfire felt herself slide under the warm water, hoping it would rid her mind of her plaguing thoughts.

"Starfire..." Blackfire sat impatiently on the bathroom counter, staring at the bathtub.

"Starfire's popped out from under the water and she opened one eye, "Yes sister?"

"Are you going to lay in the bath all day? Tomorrow is my wedding, it is very important... not only to me, but to the entire people of Tamaran. They will have an emperor."

Starfire sighed and tried to sink back into the bathtub, but Blackfire got ahold of her arm first and yanked her out. Starfire fell on the plush rug near the tub and glared at Blackfire. Blackfire threw her a robe and smirked, "Watch your step."

"Bitch." Starfire muttered under her breath as she wrapped the pink silk robe around herself, bubbles still clinging to her hair and legs.

"I heard you." Blackfire said as she walked into Starfire's room. Starfire followed behind her and gasped as she saw all the titans, including Robin, in her room.

Starfire immediately began blushing profusely, "What are you all doing here?"

"Rehearsal." They all said at once.

"Shit." Starfire said aloud. She had completely forgotten about rehearsal for the wedding, in fact she had completely forgotten about everything except for that magical night with Robin and why she had to stay away from him.

"I'll umm meet you guys there okay?" Starfire said quietly, trying not to notice Robin staring at her.

"Sure star we'll see ya down there." Beastboy said as everyone began to leave the room.

"Friend Cyborg.." Starfire called him quietly.

"Yeah Star?" Cyborg walked towards her.

"Do you have any of that 'alcohol' substance available? I need to 'calm the nerves' as Raven says."

Cyborg smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I'll leave it on the bed in mine and Bee's room. Just don't be late to rehearsal, okay?"

Starfire nodded and smiled at him warmly, "Thank you so very much!"

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"Where the hell is she? She is the damn maid of honor!" Blackfire was pacing impatiently back and forth in the grand hall.

"Relax. She'll be here. She's only 45 minutes late." Robin tried to reassure her, hiding the concern in his voice.

The grand hall doors swung open and Starfire stumbled in, still in her robe, almost falling on Raven.

"Hellllllllllllllo friends. I am herreee to rehearse thisss wedding!" Starfire slurred.

Cyborg quickly grabbed Starfire and pulled her aside, "How much did you drink?"

"Only the bottle." Starfire smiled at him, feeling his machine arm, "Oh friend Cyborg you are soooo strong!"

"THE WHOLE FUCKING BOTTLE! THAT WAS FIFTY DOLLAR TEQUILA!"

Everyone turned around to stare at them, Robin looking especially pissed.

"She's drunk!" Blackfire screeched.

"No sister dear... I am most fiiiiiiiiiine." Starfire giggled, stumbling her way towards the alter. Starfire slipped and fell into Robin's arms. His face was full of concern and worry.

"Star are you alright?" He whispered to her.

"No.." Starfire felt her voice catch in her throat and her eyes began to burn with tears, "I love you Robin. I love you.."

"Star, baby, calm down. You'll be okay. It's.." Robin was cut off by Starfire's lips which were now firmly pressed against his. Robin didn't hesitate to kiss back, even with Blackfire in the room. Robin felt Starfire's tongue slip into his mouth, and soon the kiss turned fiery and passionate. Starfire was immediately pulled out of his arms and thrown back into Cyborg by Blackfire.

"She's drunk. Cyborg you did this, you take care of it." Blackfire said angrily never taking her eyes off Robin.

"I am not drunk! I love Robin! I love him and he loves me!" Starfire screamed. Everyone gasped and turned to look at Starfire, she was sprawled on the floor glaring at Blackfire.

"It doesn't matter Starfire. I am pregnant. He is mine. You see this, this means he chose me. So go to your room and sleep it off. I don't want to see you again until you are sober." Blackfire said icily, holding her left hand and showing her engagement ring that Robin bought for her. It was a 3 carat princess cut blood ruby with two diamonds on each side set in platinum.

"Fuck you." Starfire said just as coldly.

"What did you say?" Blackfire's eyes began glowing pink.

"She's drunk. Ignore her." Cyborg picked her up and carried her off.

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Starfire layed on her bed, her cheeks stained with tears. Cyborg had put her in bed six hours ago, but Starfire refused to go to sleep. She looked at the clock, it was nearing 7 p.m. She wished Robin would come visit her, but she knew he wouldn't. so, she decided to go see him.

Starfire crept out of her room, hoping not to run into anyone in the hall. She quickly and quietly made her way to Robin's room. She knocked softly and heard no reply. She knocked again, a little louder, and still no reply. She silently opened the door and walked in. The room was dark except for the illumination from the moonlight. 'He is not here.' Starfire sighed sadly and made her way over to his bed. She climbed on top of it and smelled his pillows. 'He smells so good. God, I wish I had his scent on me all the time!' Starfire gushed and hugged a pillow to her chest. Soon, she was fast asleep reliving their passionate night together in her dreams.

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"Starfire..."

Starfire mumbled something and turned onto her back, her robe slightly opening.

"Starfire..." Robin whispered louder, trying to keep his eyes on her face.

"Robin.." Starfire murmured and opened her eyes sleepily.

"Yeah it's me."

Starfire smiled at him and he grinned. Even barely waking up she was a goddess. He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her towards him in a cradling hug.

Starfire hugged back tightly with her head leaning against his chest, just listening to his heart beat.

"I love you." Starfire said into his chest.

"I know, and I promise you that no matter what I will always love you. Always." He said in a hushed whisper.

Starfire leaned up and kissed below his lips. Robin smiled.

"I apologize for earlier. I was out of place and I drank and.. I.." Robin pressed his lips against Starfire's, quieting her. She kissed back and ran her fingers through his ebony locks, slowly running her tongue along his bottom lip. He slid his hands through her open robe and trailed his fingers along her spine, feeling her body's heat.

"I love you." Robin murmured against her lips, pulling her body closer to him. "I want to feel you again and I want you to feel me. I want to taste and savor every part of your body once more, but I can't." Robin pulled away from her.

Starfire felt her lips tremble and tears silently trailed down her cheeks. She did not say a word, she couldn't. She knew that if she tried nothing but painful sobs would be heard.

"You should leave."

Starfire simply nodded and stood up. She closed her robe and quietly made her way to the door. She turned around to look at Robin, but his gaze was at floor. Starfire closed the door behind her and made her way to her bedroom, weeping the whole way there.

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Starfire did not get out of bed all day and if she had a choice she wouldn't get out of bed again. Blackfire had come earlier in the morning to talk to her about the previous day's events and Starfire apologized for everything. They seemed to be alright and everything was set for the wedding later that evening. Everyone had come to see is she was okay, everyone, but Robin. Starfire rolled onto her stomach and pulled the pillow over her head, hoping that the night would never come, but of couse it came... and rather quickly.

"Starfire. It's time to get ready!" Blackfire and one of her servants stood over Starfire's bed and pulled the sheets off of her.

"Okay... okay I am up." Starfire cried and sat up. Blackfire was wearing a pretty white gown with straps around the neck and a very full skirt. She had on a long flowing veil and her hair was up and curled.

"You look beautiful." Starfire smiled at her.

"Thank you and you will too if you get up and get ready."

Starfire climbed out of bed and let the servant do her work. About an hour later, Starfire walked down the corridor making her way to the grand hall. The dress that was made for her was absolutely stunning. It was a strapless lavender gown with a very tight bodice that flowed out around the skirt. It was not puffy or full like Blackfire's, but it showed off her curves beautifully. He hair was down and curled at the tips, ribbons laced through out.

Starfire met Galfore at the door and sighed.

"Are you okay my child?"

"Yes my dearest Galfore, I am quite alright." Starfire forced a smile.

"Do not lie to me child. I have raised you since you were little, I know when something is not right. "

Well.." Starfire started but was cut off when Blackfire showed up and the music started. 'This is it.' Starfire thought to herself as she felt sick to her stomach. The doors opened and Starfire walked slowly down the long carpet. Everyone stared at her in awe, she was a vision of beauty. Starfire kept her eyes on Robin the whole time, they showed him everything she felt. All the hurt, the pain, the misery in her heart, but also all the love she had for him. All the love that outshown everything else. Robin gulped and watched her slowly make her way towards him. 'She is so beautiful, but she is hurting so bad. Look what I am doing to her. Fuck I hate myself.' Starfire made her way to the pillar and stood at her designated side, never breaking eye contact with Robin who was still wearing his trademark mask.

The grand doors opened once again and Galfore escorted Blackfire down the aisle. Everyone stood up and watched the bride, who also looked very beautiful, make her way slowly down the aisle. Everyone watched, except Robin and Starfire who were still staring at eachother. The bride made her way beside Robin and the ceremony began. The official spoke in Tamaranian, stopping to translate a few things into English.

"They will be equals. Loving, honoring, and obeying each other.." The official went on, "Does anyone here object to the union of this Tamaranian princess and this Earthen male?"

All the titans turned to look at Starfire. She looked down and did not say a word.

"I object..." Everyone gasped.

"I cannot marry Robin.. I can't." Blackfire's voice was trembling.

"Blackfire you're having my baby! We have to do what's right!" Robin said stunned.

"I know and that is why I can't marry you. The baby isn't yours. I am almost positive.." Blackfire bit her lip.

"What!" Robin screamed.

"Anyways why do you care?" Blackfire turned defensive. "Everyone knows you're inlove with Starfire!"

The room gasped and stared at Starfire, she blushed profusely.

"So? I was gonna marry you and do the right thing!" Robin countered.

"Yeah.. and what! Fuck her on the side!" Blackfire screeched.

"I never fucked her. I loved her. I loved her with every part of me. " Robin declared calmly, "And as soon as you tell me who you were whoring around with I think im going to go love her again... all night long!"

The crowd watched in stunned silence as the bickering continued.

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Starfire quickly ran from the grand hall, wanting no part of the argument. He had just told everyone that she had given herself to him, and she wasn't ashamed. It was just embarrassing as to the way he told them all. She hurried down the hall and made her way to her room, slamming the door shut and locking it. She sat on the floor. 'What a day... but atleast he is not marrying her. Atleast he told everyone he loved me. ' Starfire's heart leapt with joy.

'Everyone knows... Everyone knows that we are inlove!'

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A/N:I wrote this entire chapter in an hour. I hope it isn't blah boring and also I'm sorry for the abrupt ending to this chapter but I wasn't quite sure how to end it and I wanted to start the next chapter out somewhere else. So bear with me. Also I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. It was kinda fun and I know Starfire was OOC with all the profanity, but come on... she was losing the love of her life to Blackfire, the bitch of all bitches. I like making Blackfire look like a bitchy whore. Also her ring was a giant ruby with two small diamonds because slutty bitches do not get giant diamond rings. The world does not work that way.. well atleast my world doesn't. Anyways I am hoping to have the next, and probably final chapter up, tomorrow or the day after. Thank you to everyone who reviews and reads and please continue to do so. You guys are awesome and all your wonderful reviews inspire me. I love how you guess what is happening... but I still have one surprise for you.

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