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It's Only Part Of The Truth...
Titans Tower...
"I'm sorry Robin, but BB and I couldn't find her," Cyborg explained sadly.
"We searched everywhere though," Beast boy said in their defence. Robin growled and stormed off inside the Tower. The three remaining Titans followed behind with their heads low.
On his rampage through from the front door to the Rec. room, breaking everything that was in site. The other's walked calming in and watched their leader's movements. They looked at each other, then back towards Robin.
"You know robin, breaking everything won't bring her back…" Raven trailed off. Cyborg and Beast boy nodded in agreement. Robin flopped down on the chair in front of the computer/T.V.
"I know but, it doesn't make me worry any less," Robin whispered. The rest of the titans, minus Starfire, looked at each other again and shrugged.
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Breathing deeply and with her athemae just centimetres away from her stomach she brought it swiftly down. I can't do it… My friends will surely worry about me… besides, what peace or gratification will this bring me? "Ouch!" she murmured as a stream of blood came from her freshly cut wrist. She raised her wrist and looked at it wide eyed. Soon, she felt a cooling sensation which was strangely comforting.
I have never bled like this before… why does it give me this cooling feeling? Why do I feel as if I was to stab myself in the abdomen I would be at peace? Slowly, she raised the athemae above her head and recited some sacred words. She took a deep breath and her arms plunged again…
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BB turned into a dog and moaned at Robin's feet. Robin looked down and patted him. He turned around to face Cyborg and Raven who looked back at him. "I just wish I had some clue of where she is…" Robin whispered again. BB turned back to normal.
"You never know dude, she could be right here now, right no-,"
"AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!" came a familiar high pitched scream. Automatically, Robin jumped up and ran in the direction of Starfire's room leaving a faint trial of dust. The others soon followed suit and pursued him in the direction of the alien's bedroom.
When Raven, Beast boy and Cyborg eventually got there they saw Robin repeatedly smash into the door trying to knock it down in his hast. Wow, he must really care for her Cyborg thought and put his metallic hand on his leaders shoulder. Robin looked up and walked to the side, peering over Cyborg's shoulder to see what he was doing. Cyborg pushed a number over various buttons very quickly, so quickly that you would think his hand was a blur. Automatically Starfire's door opened and Robin charged in, with the other titans close behind. They all gasped at what they saw…
There on the dark, stone cold floor was a cream silk cover which was soaking up a shimmering, rich red liquid in its thirst. A clump of reddish locks were strewed around the cream/blood covered figure. A pale, orange tinted hand was lifelessly clinging onto the sheets of a light purple bed, which had been splattered with a few drops of blood. In all hast Robin stepped cautiously over towards the figure and unmasked it… revealing it to be Starfire. He choked on what he saw and motioned the others to come forward before his legs gave out and he fell to his knees in shock.
Cyborg, being the closest person to Robin other than Starfire, came to the scene first and whispered a faint 'no' while putting a hand on the Boy Wonder's shoulder. Raven came next and her eyes widened at the site. Robin started to caress Star's cold cheek and checked for a pulse… he found a very faint one, one beat every ten seconds and it was getting lower. Beast boy came round, gasped and then fainted as he was not used to the site of blood, especially one of his close friends. Raven turned around to face him and sighed. She levitated the rest of the silk cover and put it back over the bed. Silent dry tears were erupting from her eyes, so she quickly lifted her hood over her head in the hopes that no one would see her present emotions.
Robin, however, was too much in shock to release any. He kept mumbling the same phrases over and over again, "This is not Star, there's no way this can be Starfire…" Raven looked at Cyborg who was looking at her and floated towards him.
"We should really move Starfire to the medical wing if there is to be any chance of us saving her from death," she whispered.
"But what about Robin and don't forget BB," he queried back. Raven shook her head.
"I'll help them get over this to some point. You have to run some tests on Starfire and see if you can keep her stable. My senses are telling me that her mind is in turmoil and very chaotic. We need to help her in every way we can." Cyborg nodded, taking in all the information. He carefully stepped over Robin and towards Starfire's cold body. Tenderly, like a brother to his innocent younger sister, he picked her up and walked out of the room towards the medical wing.
Beats boy was still in the same place as before and Raven figured that he wouldn't be waking up any time soon. Chanting softly, she teleported him into his bedroom and moved towards Robin.
Robin's eyes, or masked eyes, were still transfixed on the area the Starfire's body had been. The traces of blood highly visible, a site that you would expect Raven to be okay with… but she wasn't. Instead she was sickened by it and she glanced at her leader yet again. He was still unmoving and hadn't noticed that Starfire had been moved. She shook him gently and he came out of his trance with a growl. "Raven what in hell do you think you are doing?"
Raven sighed, "Trying to wake you up. Look, I know that the current state that she is in has shocked you, I mean it's shocked all of us, but we need to be strong. This city can't protect itself." Robin looked into her eyes then back towards where Starfire had lay.
"Where is she now Raven?" Robin asked.
"Cyborg took her to the medical wing."
"Why are you still here?"
"I'm trying to figure out how she ended up like that. I mean it's not something you see it here every day." Robin nodded in agreement and spotted something glinting through his mask. He reached out for it and brought it into Raven's view.
"Do you think this would have something to do with it?" he asked her as he handed her the golden athemae. Raven encased it in her black aura and chanted.
"Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos… It definitely has something to do with this. Maybe if I could… Azarath, Metrion, Zintho- AH!" the dark bubble burst into a golden light and blinded both Robin and Raven. They both fell on their backs and blacked out for a bit.
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Groaning slightly, Raven and Robin woke up, only to wake up with each other. For Robin, he wasn't really comfortable with the scene, especially being in his best friend's bedroom without her knowing. Nevertheless, he got up and held out his hand for Raven to grab. She did so and levitated upwards, so that she wouldn't get close to Robin. Where's Starfire, I need to know if she's alright Robin thought as he started to head towards the door.
"She's in the medical wing as I told you last night. You should really have something to eat before you visit her. I'm sure Cyborg is," Raven reasoned with him.
Robin slightly raised his eyebrow, "What are you now, my mother or my girlfriend who takes interest in my well being?" he asked before walking out of Starfire's room leaving her in thought.
Raven, being the thoughtful one that she is, took this to mind. Sure she would like to be Robin's girlfriend, his number one, but she has competition… Starfire. Of course, she didn't realise that Robin was only joking about the girlfriend part as he put more force into his voice in the mother part. However, this did not come across Raven's mind and she soon brought it up towards her other emotions. Well one thing is clear from all of this. I really have to meditate. With her closing thoughts, she left Starfire's room and locked it.
Medical Wing…
BEEP… BEEP… The irritating continuous sound was the only life in the room. Its walls were painted brilliant white with the odd reflection of the sun's rays dancing along them. There, lying disturbingly still on a placid white bed, lay the Tamaranian titan; her hair and sun-kissed skin had lost its vibrant glow due to previous events… all distressing and disconcerting. Being the mechanical genius that he was, Cyborg was trying to do all that her could for his 'little sister'. Little sister… that's what she was like, the heart of this family… if only were could take care of her the same way she does with us… He thought. He glanced at the cream clock on the wall with its neon red numbers, it read 5:45. Cyborg yawned loudly and looked at Star again. There was still no motion from her, not even a flicker of the eyelashes to show that she was coming to. It was not something he liked… or something that he wanted to see again; but then again karma always had to play a part in reality… and sometimes, reality could be soap opera. Sighing slightly, he pushed himself up from the seat and walked over to the laptop. He did a few keystrokes until he heard the sound change into a different rhythm. BEEP… BE-BEEP… BE-BE-BEEP… BEEP… BE-BEEP… BEEP… Cyborg glanced at the clock again… 6:03. He carried on with his keystrokes.
Star's heart beats irregular
Brain waves regular
To him, it didn't make sense. Starfire may be alien, but her physiology was almost the same as humans and humans are normally in danger when they are exposed to that sort of pressure. It just didn't make sense.
CLICK Cyborg turned his head towards the door and saw the titan he was expecting… Robin. Robin walked cautiously forward and looked from Cyborg to Starfire in turn. "How is she?" he asked as he pulled up a seat. Cy sighed.
"She's in a stable condition, even though she's walking a tight rope-," Robin cringed at his choice of words, "-since she's on the border line of stable and critical. If her brain wave pattern was to become irregular well…" Cy trialled off. Robin got the picture instantly.
"You don't need to say anymore. Maybe you should get some rest, especially since you've been up all night." Cyborg nodded and walked out the door but not before telling Robin…
"If anything happens… tell me." Robin nodded as he caressed Starfire's cheek while absentmindedly playing with her hair.
"Star, if only you could hear me or at least talk to me and tell me what you're thinking…"
Rec. Room…
The sun's morning rays were spreading its light across the room, getting stronger as time went by. The room was filled with the dizzy electronic noises from Crash Bandicoot 3, which Beast boy was currently playing. He had decided that he needed to take a break and come to terms with the situation. But after failing the level ten times in a row he clarified that he needed some sleep. He yawned unattractively and scampered to his usually messy room.
On his way he bumped into a familiar dark titan. "Oops. Sorry Rae, I wasn't looking where I was going at I'm sorry and I-," he yawned mid-sentence, "I'm just really tired." Raven smirked at little at his antics but it soon disappeared.
"I wouldn't blame you, we've all had a tough night, you should get some rest," she replied. He yawned again, nodded then walked to his room. Raven watched him shut his door, turned around and levitated towards the kitchen. As soon as she reached she put on the silver kettle and waited for the water to boil… in five minutes. She had to make-do with the back-up kettle because Beast boy and Cyborg had 'accidentally' broken the last one. She shook her head at the thought and recollected thoughts on what had happened earlier that morning. Robin… did he really mean what he said? Could I really be… The scream the kettle interrupted her thoughts. Leisurely, she prepared her herbal tea and teleported to her room to meditate.
Medical Wing…
BEEP…BEEP… The same irritating sound echoed throughout the white washed room. The masked leader continued to play with her auburn locks and caress her orange tinted cheek. He took another glance at the clock, it read 8:14. His stomach growled in protest, it had been for the past three hours all because he didn't take Raven's advice, which was to eat before he went to visit Starfire. He slowly rose from his seat. If I just leave for ten minutes to get food and come back, she should be alright. He thought. He glanced one last time on her angelic face the slowly walked out the door.
Star's mind…
Light candy clouds filled the atmosphere as butterflies danced around the multi-flower meadow. The sunlight illuminated the place and all sorts of harmless birds chirped sweetly in the breeze. Kori was finally at peace with the most special guy in her life which was…
A wave of darkness swept through the valley of hopes and dreams. The light candy clouds disappeared into a dark purple sky with black high lights. The sunlight turned into a frozen Luna light as the birds and butterflies turned into vultures, crow and bats and the flowers turned into black/dark roses.
Kori looked around her and gasped at her surroundings. She heard footsteps behind her and swiftly turned around. She saw two shadowy figures, both about the same stature and the same signature spiked hair. The only difference you could tell between the two except for their clothes was their eyes. The one to the left had rich hazel eyes; the one on the right had a mask concealing them.
"Come away with me, Kori," Tim whispered.
"Come away with me, Star," Robin whispered.
Simultaneously, the both held out left hands for her to hold. She looked at both of them and they looked yearningly back at her. It was as if they didn't see each other, but they were copying each other's movements and thoughts. Kori took a deep breath and stepped forward, making sure she was in the middle of both of them. As soon as she was about to touch both their hands, lighting stuck and tore the scene in two. She fell down the crack, only to look up and scream at both males, who remained frozen in the same position saying, "Come away with me…"
Kori plummeted through the crack to come to an abrupt stop, landing on a stone cold floor. She coughed lightly, rubbed her head and formed a light star bolt. She stared at her surroundings, which happened to be bubbles.
Dark bubbles.
Raven's Room…
"Azarath… Metrion… Zinthos… Azarath… Metrion… Zinthos…" Raven chanted in her monotone voice. Her astral spirit entered her mirror, which Beast boy and Cyborg had tampered with, in a dark aura.
Raven's Mind…
A flash of pink whooshed past her, Raven blinked twice. Happy, being her usual happy-go-lucky self, was playing aeroplane and greeted Raven with a massive hug. "Get off me Happy!" Raven growled. Timid, who was already at the scene, cowered at Raven's sudden violence.
"Well, well, well, what's your problem this time Rae?" Logic asked.
"Probably having a hard time figuring out how to torture Beast boy next," Anger chuckled evilly.
"But it has nothing to do with Beast boy… but everything to do with Robin," Knowledge retorted. Affection and Lust suddenly appeared beside Raven. Affection had a warm glow in her dark eyes.
"Maybe Robin is warming up to you Raven…" Affection said lovingly. Lust on the other hand, had a mischievous look in her dark eyes but the rest of the emotions overlooked it.
"As much as we would all like it-," Logic started.
"Speak for yourself," Anger and Pride muttered at the same time under their breath.
"I don't think it's possible; I mean he likes Starfire on a totally different level… how he could possibly like you like that, I don't know. There is no way you could beat Star, she's flawless."
"Sure she is," murmured Jealousy. Luck soon stepped into the scene and whispered just before Raven left…
"You'll get your chance Rae… you always do…"
Medical Wing…
Starfire's Mind…
The sinister bubbles swirled around her, very close to her making her feel uncomfortable. She slowly felt herself float… but she wasn't using her powers. Two bubbles came in front of her vision and turned into black and red faeries with sparkling silver dust around them. She felt and saw the dust enter her emerald eyes and the faeries calmly shut her eyelids.
She then relied on her other senses to pin point where she was. She could hear giggling and trickling water while she felt herself falling. Her slow descent turned into a rapid plummet. She screamed wildly, thrashing her arms around. As she was plummeting her emerald eyes snapped open to reveal her surroundings. She was falling off a bridge, a very familiar bridge. Tied to it was Robin, calling her name furiously… but he was smiling. She tried to fly upwards to share in his laughter, but the faerie dust had kept her in her prison.
A shadowy figure was falling gently besides her…
The Kitchen…
Robin had collected his drink from the kitchen… milk. Ice cold milk was, to him, the most refreshing drink that could have been produced on this Earth. He gathered up all the memories of his traumatised past, which Raven knew part of, and sighed. He often wondered how he could keep being the same 'fearless leader who doesn't give way to the face of danger'. Truth he did fear… he just didn't know what.
Events had happened to the team, had changed each member in a different way. He knew he had became obsessive with Slade, BB had had his heart broken, Raven had had her heart broken too but she still has the battle of good and evil inside of her, Cyborg had his crush with Jinx… that didn't work out and Star- Wait, nothing has happened to Star that she has changed, sure her own flesh and blood tried to get her to marry some green glop, but she has remained the same… I wonder if the past events will make her change. Knowing her… it probably won't.
Robin shook his head and took a gulp from his glass. Still in a thoughtful mode, ascended to the roof after snatching a bag of crisps/chips from Cyborg's not-so-secret stash. He looked out over Jump City… the city he and his team are meant to protect. The early morning's sky seemed dull and lifeless, but the city's nightlife was just dimming from its peak. His past, his thoughts and feelings, his perspective on life, he only revealed half… so he only told part of the truth…
Starfire's Mind…
A shadowy figure was falling gently besides her…
Starfire's screams were now silent and her eyes were large. The words 'X'hal' and 'saviour' kept ringing through her head. She looked towards her left and found a familiar figure falling beside her, holding its hand out, beckoning her to grab it.
Whilst stretching her hand out to grab it, she recognised the figure… Tim. She kept on reaching until she finally got it. A thin smile crept across her face and tranquillity swept through her body. Her smile was reflected on Tim's face.
All she wanted now… was to be with him…
Robin's Room…
After administering his thoughts, he was still wary of Slade. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but there was something that Slade knew about Star that he didn't.
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"Robin. How long has it been? Eleven to twelve months since I last saw you? How are things and how is your latest member?" Slade cooed.
Kori looked shocked as did the rest of the Titans. Slade hadn't been a worry for a long time and now he was back and he knew about Starfire. Robin stepped in front of her protectively. "Leave. Her. Alone." He growled through gritted teeth.
"Young Boy Wonder, I don't think you are in any position to protect her... especially, when you were not the first person to come to her aid."
Robin's masked eyes widen, "What do you mean?"
"Of course, Koriand'r doesn't know me. But some one I know, she knows will do anything to get her back. Their 'relationship' promises explains it all."
"Just keep away from Starfire, and stop stirring things up!" Robin growled
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Robin growled at the memory and made his decision final. He picked up a bat shaped comm. Link and pressed the communicate button. A familiar voice broke through after a twenty second moment of static.
"Batman at your service." Robin sighed… this was it.
"Hey Batman, it's me, Robin."
Outside Starfire's Mind…
Medical Wing…
He was stroking her auburn locks and her orange tinted cheek. He had always memorised her facial features as if they were his own. He didn't want anyone to hurt her… and he didn't want anyone to have her but himself. Of course she would recognise him, with his jet black spiky hair. Her 'saviour' was always there for her… in more ways than one. He caressed the left side of her face with his gloved hand, oh, how he loved the feel of her skin… even if it wasn't skin to skin contact… he didn't mind.
Her best friend… her loving admirer.
Soon… he will be revealed to them…
When they least expected it…
Thank the Lord that this chapter is over… but then again, this is where all the mayhem begins. For all of you who are confused… you're confused but a quick summary. Starfire is now in a coma and everyone is worried about her. Raven is having mixed feelings towards Robin and Robin has made a phone call to Batman. Star is also having weird dreams again…
Thanxz again to all the reviews. I love you all!!
solodancer789: Star did try to kill herself, but as you've found out, she was unsuccessful. What gave you the idea that she was gonna become pregnant?? Thanxz for reviewing as always. And I will read and review your story or latest chapter if I haven't already. Love ya!
clueless90: one word: Thanxz!!
GenericX: I'm definitely gonna have to dedicate something to you soon. You give me so much credit. One BB/T one-shot coming up… in the New Year!! I absolutely love your story by the way. Love ya!
Crystal Renee: Thanxz, yes I would consider that another rape. Well, I guess you already know what happened when Robin saw her all… well. I'll let you decide if she should tell Robin or not… nut I want people to guess what they think is going to happen in the next chapter. I have to baby sit all my cousins on my mothers side who were younger than me… that's 13… a lot of head ache, tears, from the children and a whole lot of fun. Update your story soon. I love it. Love ya!
Nightbolts101: Did you know that you reviewed twice… unless you have a double out there. O.O I think the only people on this who don't have a busy schedule is the people who update everyday, have really short chapters or their work is well… not that good. 'Enthralled' well, that's a new word to me. Thanxz again and DO NOT DELETE YOUR STORY!!!! Some people like reading over people's story to get more of a feel for it. Love ya!
SocialKween: The weird thing is… I don't know yet if Star is going to be mad at Tim considering the story so far. She owns him quite a lot. So… I'll figure that out later. Thanxz, update your story NOW!! I will review if you update and if my computer isn't being evil. Love ya!
Rose: I appreciate your enthusiasm in my stories. You seem to like them a lot… (is there another word for a lot??) Anyways, I think Robin is at his best when he's ready to kill. Mwhahahaha!! You should be in your bed by 10 lil missy… even though I normally got to bed at midnight. Love ya!! And I will update 'Baby Can I Hold You Tonight' Soon!!
bunny133: Thanxz, Thanxz and Thanxz again. You are one of my fav authors and I'M your number one fan and you know that!! I updated!! See you on the shrine.
blonde shadowcat: You can only throttle him when I tell you to… does the end of this story sound good as there is going to be a sequel??
Star-Fire832: I dare leave it like that because I want to! Maybe I should have warned people that there would be mentions of rape… nah! I like to surprise people. Thanxz!
Okay people… I would like you all to give me a detailed description of what you think is going to happen in the next chapter. The person who is right or closest… will get the next chapter dedicated to them. Love you all and keep reviewing!!!
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