Wow, you guys/gals are CRAZY. I mean, my whole life everybody said I was just an okay writer, but I join this website, and everybody thinks I'm a genius….crazy
Keep reading, I guess…
On with the chapter!
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"Starfire? Starfire wake up." A voice whispered in her ear. Starfire slowly opened her eyes, but couldn't see anything. Suddenly, Starfire realized the room was pitch black.
"Where…where am I?" Starfire asked, holding her head which ached like nothing she had felt before.
"In Cassandra's holding cell." The man next to her said. Starfire thought she recognized the voice and her heart beat accelerated. Starfire tried to calm herself, maybe it was just a trick of her aching head. But no matter what excuse she came up with, she could not shake the feeling from her gut.
"Who are you?" Starfire asked, feeling more and surer with each passing moment. Starfire gasped when she felt a pair of lips on hers. She tried to pull away, but a pair of soft but strong hands held her in place. After only a few seconds of struggling, Starfire recognized the tingling feeling on her lips. Starfire felt her heart race and tears of joy rolled down her face. Starfire threw her arms around the man kissing her and pulled him closer until they were chest to chest. After several more seconds, Starfire pulled her lips away from his but kept holding on.
"Robin?" Starfire asked, with her eyes glazed over.
"I love you Starfire." He answered, kissing Starfire on the cheek.
"Ohh God; Robin I missed you!" Starfire cried, holding to Robin for dear life.
"It's okay Starfire. I'm here; nothing can separate us." Robin said, smiling at Starfire even though she couldn't see him.
"Nothing? Because Cassandra said…things. She said you and her had done things." Starfire said with despair, rage, and fear in her voice.
"Starfire, she had me drugged up on morphine because of the hole she put in me. I don't know what she did to me and I don't want to know." Robin said, shuttering some.
"Oh Robin! Are you okay?" Starfire gasped, suddenly remembering Robin had been shot.
"I'm fine. Surprisingly, Cassandra has access to really good doctors." Robin said, lifting his shirt to show Starfire the bandage on his chest.
"Well, that is good. But, I still say she is a monster!" Starfire said, her rage building up again. Starfire winced some and held her hip where she was stabbed.
"What's wrong Starfire? You sound like you're in pain." Robin asked, pushing away from Starfire some so he could have more movement.
"During the battle, after you were shot, Cassandra stabbed me in the hip. It was almost healed, but she reopened the cut with a kick during our last fight." Starfire said, trying to mask the pain in her voice. Robin however noticed it and immediately thought of a way to help her. Without warning, Robin leaned forward and kissed gently on the lips. At that moment, if Robin could have seen Starfire, he would have noticed the redness in her cheeks.
"Feel better?" Robin asked with his face still close to hers.
"Yes. But, is it not customary to kiss the wound itself, not just the person?" Starfire asked curious and suspicious of Robin's actions.
"Well, I didn't think you would want me to kiss you hip. And its dark I just might miss and kiss something else." Robin said with a smile.
"I am willing to take the risk. Just not now. When we get back to the Tower, agreed?" Starfire asked with a devilish smile on her face.
"Agreed." Robin said, kissing Starfire to make it final. The kiss was however, short live and Robin pulled away soon after it began. Starfire could tell b the way he had just kissed her that something was wrong.
"Robin? What is it? What is wrong?" Starfire asked, fear rising in her heart.
"Starfire, it's…its Cassandra." Robin said, almost flinching at the name.
"Oh… I see." Starfire said, failing to hide the sadness in her voice.
"No Starfire, I didn't mean it like that…it's just Cassandra in insane. She's absolutely crazy. I'm afraid of what she might do to you. I…I can't lose you." Robin said, holding tight to Starfire.
"I would be more worried about what I'm going to do to you!" Cassandra screamed, turning on the lights. The sudden bright lights caused both Starfire and Robin to shield their eyes until the adjusted. Cassandra, taking advantage of Starfire and Robin's disadvantage, charged forward. Starfire was on her back before she even felt the sting of the punch. Starfire only felt dazed for a second and was soon on her feet. What she saw filled her with rage; Cassandra had Robin by the throat and her lips firmly on his. Robin tried to struggle, but found he didn't have the strength.
"Let him go!" Starfire yelled, charging her eye beams. Cassandra stopped kissing Robin, but the look in her eyes made it seem like she wanted to, not because Starfire had told her to.
"One last kiss Robin. Then, it's over." Cassandra whispered, gently kissing Robin on the lips. Robin was prepared this time, and bit down on Cassandra lip. Cassandra pulled away with a scream of pain.
"What the hell did you mean by that? One last kiss? Wha" Robin was cut off by a shot. Robin's face went pail as he looked down. Cassandra had her pistol to his stomach and fresh smoke bellowed from the barrel.
"I'm sorry Robin-dear. But if I can't have you, nobody can." Cassandra whispered and pulled the trigger again. This time Cassandra starred blankly at Robin for several long seconds before moving. Cassandra reached up and removed Robin's mask. She starred into his eyes with wonder but it soon turned to rage.
"I hate blue eyes!" Cassandra yelled and pulled the trigger for a third time. This time, she let go of Robin and he fell to the floor. Starfire watched in horror as Robin's body smashed to the hard floor and went limp.
"You see? This is the price you pay for taking my prize away." Cassandra said, wiping blood splatter from her gun.
"Robin…no." Starfire whispered, tearing falling down her face like a water fall.
"I was fine with you thinking he loved you, but he had to say it. It really but an arrow through my heart. The man of my dreams didn't love me." Cassandra said, looking down at the body of Robin.
"Robin…" Starfire whispered, falling to her knees.
"Hmm? What that? Something wrong?" Cassandra asked mockingly.
"ROBIN!" Starfire screamed, launching herself at Cassandra, starbolts and eyebeams blazing. Cassandra took aim with her pistol, but Starfire hit it with an eyebeam. Instead of flying out of her hand, the gun melted under the temperature of Starfire's enraged attack. Liquid metal flowed of Cassandra's hand as she let out an ear shattering scream.
"Robots attack!" Cassandra scream, clutching at her ruined hand. Six of Cassandra's combat robots smashed down the door of the cell and charged in. Cassandra quickly moved past them and out of the room. Starfire tried to follow her but the robots were blocking her way. Starfire suddenly felt something she had never felt before; battle lust. She suddenly wanted to fight, and destroy everything in her path. Starfire felt as scream rise from her lips as she charged the robots.
The front two robots launched themselves at Starfire. One of the robots reached and tried to grab Starfire with its claw, but Starfire caught it in mid-flight. Starfire spun on her heel, easily lifting the robot off the ground and hurling it into the second one. The two robots collided and fell to the floor in a pile of gears and springs. Starfire was surprised to find herself laughing as she punched a hole in a third robot. This time, however, the robot exploded and hot shrapnel sliced across Starfire's cheek. Starfire ignored the pain and whipped the blood away. Before Starfire's hand had even left her cheek, one of the robots brought its claw to bear, and smashed the side of Starfire's head. Starfire flew into the wall and was up almost immediately. Starfire growled and fired her eyebeams. The robot that had just attacked her fell over, it's feet melted out from under it. Starfire wasted no time in destroying it, bring her foot down on its head.
Starfire looked at the two that where left with a smile. Starfire charged up her starbolts and unleashed attack after attack. She lost count of how many Starbolts she used in her fury. When she finished, one robot was on the ground, now nothing more than a smoking heap. The second however still stood with only two burn marks in it. Starfire fired a third bolt and laughed as it hit the robot square in the chest. The robot staggered and fell over. Starfire watched it fall and suddenly lost her will to fight.
"It took three shots to kill it……ROBIN!" Starfire screamed running to Robin's body. Starfire picked up his head and placed it on her lap.
"Not to bad…" Robin gasped, trying to smile.
"No…do not talk. Save you strength for living." Starfire said, trying not to cry.
"I'll keep that in mind." Robin said, laughing some. Blood bubbled out of his mouth as he did though.
"Oh God. Come on Robin." Starfire said, effortlessly lifting him off the ground. As she stood, Starfire blasted a hole in the wall with her eyebeams. Cold night air came rushing in. Starfire shivered once then flew out into the night, Robin in her arms.
Starfire felt like she had been flying over empty field for eternity. Every second, Starfire felt some of her hopes fade away with Robin's blood as it ran between her fingers. Starfire had lost almost all hope of getting to the hospital while Robin still breathed, when she saw a small light over the horizon. Starfire wasn't sure if it was really there or if it was a trick from her exhausted mind. Starfire wasn't going to take ant chances, not with Robin's life on the line. With renewed stamina and a flick of hope, Starfire increased her speed and took off towards the distant light.
"Robin, just hang in a few more minutes." Starfire said, as the city came into view. Without thinking, Starfire flew past Titans Tower and towards the hospital. Starfire didn't even bother to land; instead she just burst through the door, screaming for someone to help. Within minutes, Robin was on a stretcher on his was to the ER.
"Stay with me Robin." Starfire whispered, holding Robin's hand and running along side him. Robin slowly looked at Starfire and smiled. Starfire smiled back, but Robin had already passed out. Starfire felt fresh tears forming in her eyes as she starred at Robin.
"Miss, I'm sorry. You're going to have to wait here." One on the doctors said, holding up with hand to stop Starfire.
"No, I must go with him. I love him." Starfire said hoping to convince the doctor to let her go.
"I'm sorry. You'll have to wait." The doctor said, motioning to the waiting room.
"But…but…" Starfire began but stopped. She knew she couldn't convince the doctor to let her be with Robin. Starfire turned and slowly limped towards the waiting room.
"Miss wait! Are you injured?" The doctor asked, running after Starfire. Starfire turned and tried to hide the pain in her eyes, but failed.
"Some…just a blow to the head." Starfire said, trying to get off the topic. The doctor didn't fall for it and motioned for her to follow.\
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"Starfire? Starfire?" Raven whispered, hoping to wake her up. Starfire slowly opened her eyes and tried to stand, but Raven stopped her.
"Not just yet. You're exhausted and you have a level one concussion." Raven said, gently forcing Starfire to lie back down.
"How…How long?" Starfire asked, barely able to speak.
"Doctors say you should be up and about in a few more days." Cyborg said walking in with three cups in his hands. Cyborg handed on cup to Raven and s second to Starfire.
"Thank you." Starfire said, sipping the warm liquid. Starfire managed to smile when she realized it was hot chocolate. During Christmas, Robin had introduced her to the drink;
It was one o her favorite things on Earth.
"So…someday, you're going to have to tell us what happened." Cyborg said, sipping more of his drink.
"How is Robin?" Starfire asked. The question had been picking at her mind since she woke up. Cyborg's and Raven's expressions suddenly became serious.
"They say he has about a fifty percent chance of living." Raven said, placing her empty cup on the desk next to Starfire's bed.
"I…I see." Starfire said trying to hold back tears.
"Starfire no. Don't even think it. Robin's going to pull through. The two of you will soon be back on the roof of Titan's Tower enjoying the sunsets." Raven said firmly.
"Ravens right. Robin's one tough guy. If anyone can pull through this, it's him." Cyborg said, trying to cheer Starfire up. Starfire nodded but both Raven and Cyborg could tell she wasn't listening. Starfire just starred out into space, remembering all the times she had spent with Robin…….
"Beautiful. Tell me again, what are the called?" Starfire asked, leaned back against the seat of the Ferris wheel.
"Fireworks." Robin answered, smiling at Starfire.
"On my planet, such lights would me the Gordanians are attacking. Are you sure Earth is not under attack?" Starfire asked, worried about the safety of her new home.
"Positive. Cotton Candy?" Robin asked, holding up a spool of pink Cotton Candy.
"The last time I ate cotton, it was white and it did not taste to well." Starfire said, remembering the bitter taste in her mouth.
"This is different." Robin said, taking a small handful of the pink candy and eating it. Starfire watched Robin with a curious look on her face and decided that this new food must taste wonderful for Robin to like it so much. Starfire smiled at Robin and took a handful of the cotton candy and placed it on her tongue.
"Mmmmm…….Oh! It vanished" Starfire gasped.
"Ya, it'll do that." Robin said, taking another bite of the candy.
"When I first came to this planet, I did not think I would fit it. I am glad you…" Starfire began.
"Here comes the finally. YES!" Robin said, barely able to contain his excitement. Starfire quickly looked to see what Robin was looking at. Bright flashed of blue, red, yellow and green flashed across the sky. Starfire was mesmerized by the beautiful display of color.
"Incredible." Robin breathed, sitting back in his seat. Starfire starred at Robin with her eyes glazed over. Starfire could feel her heart pounding in her chest and this feeling rising up.
"Earth is full of incredible things too." Starfire breathed.
"Best plant I've ever been too." Robin said, flashing a smile at Starfire.
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Starfire remember that she had planned to kiss Robin that day. She remembered she had planned to sneak up on him as he watched the ending of the finally. Starfire grimaced at the memory of the attack that to place only seconds later.
Starfire tried to rid herself of her black mood and thought back to one of the happiest moments of her life……
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"And now, the moment you've all be waiting for, this years King and Queen are…..Robin and Starfire!"
Starfire felt her face turn red as Robin turned to her and smiled. Robin reached out and offered his hand to Starfire.
"Well, I guess one more dance won't kill me." Robin said, hoping Starfire would want to dance. Starfire felt her heart flutter and took Robin's hand. Starfire gasped as Robin twirled her around once, but smiled when he pulled her close. Robin placed one hand of Starfire's hip and the other held her hand. Starfire looked up into Robin's mask and new his eyes must be beautiful. Starfire smiled and laid her head on Robin's shoulder. Robin and Starfire swayed to the music, unaware of anything else in the world but each other.
"Can we go now?" Raven asked, looking at her watch.
"Ya, come on, the song ended five minutes ago." Beast Boy moaned. Both Starfire and Robin felt embarrassed that they had been dancing for such a long time. Starfire looked at Robin, hoping that he wanted to continue dancing. Robin smiled but made it plain it was time to go home. Starfire nodded sadly and walked away.
"Starfire?" Robin said, running after her.
"Yes?" Starfire asked, turning, trying to hide her disappointment. Before she knew what was happening, Robin placed his lips gently on hers. Starfire felt her eyes widen and her heart beat double. Before Starfire could react though, Robin pulled away.
"Thanks for saving me from Kitten." Robin said, offering his arm to Starfire. Starfire was speechless but to his arm. Robin smiled at Starfire still couldn't think straight.
Cyborg and Beast Boy both starred at Robin and Starfire as they enjoyed their first real kiss. Beast Boy's jaw dropped but Cyborg grinned madly.
"About time." Raven said with a hint of a smile on her face.
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Starfire closed her eye and drifted into a deep sleep. Starfire knew she would dream about Robin and somewhere, deep in her heart, she knew he was going to be okay…
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Hmm…I guess I'll end here and add a finishing chapter sometime later…next chapter will be short compared to this one. I guess I'll tie up any loose end, like that whole "Robin might die" things, but I don't think you guys/gals would find anything like that interesting…
Until next time…(maybe)