A/N: OK guyz, this is the last part of this collection. I have no ideas left for these kind of stories, especially if they have no continuing. I guess I'll make this a normal fic, Raven POV. Oh and I'll try to make a different ending for this. Well read it to the end, enjoy and then review. Thx, see you at the bottom. :)
Disclaimer: FOR THE LAST TIME, I DO NOT OWN THE TEEN TITANS!
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Starlight Fading
People usually feel sad when they lose someone who was very close to them. They cry, they wish they could change the past. But I can't allow myself to be sad. The others see me as a cold, heartless witch. For such a comment I would blast them into the skies most of the times, but now I can't feel anger against them. I know that they were hurt by her death. She was the smiling, always happy spirit of the team. Kinda like Beast Boy, but much more innocent and cute. She was like a small sister to us. That doesn't mean that she couldn't take care of herslef. In fact she had had very powerful abilities that have helped us become the team that we are now. No, we aren't the same team. We have lost a teammate, a friend, and Robin...he has lost his love.
Starfire was unlike any other girl. She was unlike any person I have ever met. Not because she was an alien from Tamaran, not because of her powers. It was her attitude, her cheerful behaviour that made her so lovely. Of course I've despised her for her childish life, but after our little incident with the Puppet King I've come to understand what was she really like. She was brought up to rely on her emotions. She was so emotional to protect others. There were many things she didn't understand here on Earth, but her optimism had always made her try even harder to understand all our customs, words and our thoughts. Her curiosity was endless and everyone had adored her. After our bodies were switched I've spent much more time with her and we've become very close friends. We knew each other's life and so both of us could relate to the other one. We had spent countless hours meditating together and she took me often into the 'mall of shopping', as she used to say. I had come to see her serious side as well. I truly miss her.
I can feel the pain of others. I know that they blame themselves for letting her die. We are superheroes, we live to sve others. But we couldn't save our friend. Tell me, what's the meaning of this fight, if we lose so much in the process? She wasn't supposed to die. It should have been me. Compared to her my loss wouldn't be so painful. Of course they would miss me, we're friends after all. But they've never known me truly, there wouldn't be many memories to remember. She was always with them having fun, while I was the one who sat in the dark corner in silence. And now that she's gone I feel like a part of me would be missing. She was like a bright, yet gentle light of a candle in the darkness of my life. I miss her, but I can not even imagine how does Robin feel like. They would have been the perfect couple. It was obvious to us that they should get together, but they never knew how the other one felt, and we didn't want to push this thing. Let it be resolved slowly, they have time. If they don't start dating today, they might go tomorrow as well. And then came the day that has changed everything.
There was a bank robbery in the town. Nothing serious, we thought, but since there hadn't been any alerts for weeks we were glad to finally go stop some bad guys. We had arrived at the scene of the crime when the criminals were trying to escape. Ten men, armed with sub-machine guns, were running to their cars, obviously their way to get away. With a small sarcastic smile on my face I had easily lifted the cars and smashed them into a nearby building. After this moment of surprise the men had noticed us and began to shoot at us. We have spread out, dodging the bullets as well as we could. The fight had begun and it seemed that this is going to be a quick and easy victory. But then one of the robbers had gotten behind me and aimed his gun at me. I had no time to react and I knew that I'm gonna die. But then Starfire flew in and tossed me aside. I fell on the ground and then heard gunshots. After a second the robber was hit by Cyborg's sonic cannon, but it was already too late. She was fatally wounded and bleeding. The robbers had been stopped, but Starfire was dying in front of us. The memories of her last moments are blurry. She had a weak smile on her face and was reassuring us, that she will be alright. This was her first and last lie. We knew that she was about to die. Robin held her head gently. He leaned closer to her, whispered something to her and then kissed her. They parted and Starfire looked at each of us for the last time. When she saw me as I was standing there with my hood covering my face she smiled at me. Then she closed her eyes and left this world forever. Everyone was crying, except for me. I couldn't let my anger, sadness and pain be shown. So I just forced my emotions back into the corner of my soul. I was looking at the person who was my friends, who saved my life. And I didn't cry. I felt like breaking down any second, but found the strength to stare at her lifeless body without a single tear.
I guess I'm a monster. I feel ashamed for not crying. I know it wouldn't have made any difference, but I could have honored her brave deed with showing at least a little sympathy for her. The others are angry with me even now. They say that I should mourn her as well, because if I didn't it would mean, that she wasn't my friend. To tell the truth, I don't know what feel right now. I know I should be sad, but I just can't be. I mustn't grieve her. I must remain emotionless as I have always been. Perhaps I should leave the others. Not for a day or two, but forever. Go somewhere else. I don't want them to live with someone, who seems not to care whether you're alive or dead. They don't want someone cruel like me. They probably don't like me anymore. I can't blame them. I'm probably the worst person to share your pain with. I have to leave them. Or is there another option?
Maybe I could try to be nicer to others. I can control my emotions quite well now, so I guess I don't have to fear losing control of my powers. Mayeb I could try to be a bit more friendly and talkative. I guess it's worth a try. Starfire would certainly like me that way. I think I'll try this. For her.
My thoughts are finally becoming clear as the night sky above me. I can't remember how long I've been standing here, but it doesnt' matter anymore. All that matters now is the life I must live. I must become the girl Starfire was trying to bring out from me. This is the least thing I can do for her. But not the last! I have a lot of books about black magic. Maybe I'll find a way to ressurect her! Yes, there surely is a ritual to bring her back to life! I'll hurry back to my room and won't leave it until I find the spell needed.
I turn and start walking back to the tower. I stop and take a look at the sky again. The moon shines with pure white and small stars light up the night. A small smile is formed on my face as hope arrives back into my soul.
"Don't worry Star, I'll bring you back. You've taught me how to enjoy my life. And for that I'll let you live your life again, so that your smile may bring happiness into the hearts of others as well."
Then I turn once again towards the tower. With swift steps I walk into it, my cape slightly waving. I'm determined more than ever before. I'll bring back my friend.
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A/N: OK, thx for reading this chapter as well. I know, it's kinda short, but I wanted to make this a bit happier then the previous ones, and I think it really turned out to be quite nice. I wanted to make a little story about the relationship of Star and Raven. And I think that she feels the same way about all of her friends. Plz review. And plz read the next chapter, that is an author's note to this collection. Thx. :)
