Chapter 13

Chapter 13

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Another brilliant morning... I'm ready. For whatever.

Robin jumped out of his bed and did some stretches.

6:30 am. My favorite time of the day. Time to train with Starfire.

He clipped on his utility belt and set out to the training grounds.

BOOM!

"Well, well, well. You've gotten even stronger since last time. Very impressive." The boyish grin betrayed his muscular appearance.

"I could not train much because of my injuries. And now I have another injury from this... shot gun. I cannot move my arm at all." Starfire wanted to look serious, but it was hard not to smile after being complimented by Kal El.

"You mean gunshot?" laughed Kal El.

"Oh, yes. That is what I meant to say." Starfire blushed and looked away, only to find Robin walking towards her.

"Robin!" Starfire flew towards him and gave him a big hug.

"Hey Star," said Robin happily. "You're up earlier than usual."

"Oh, yes. Teacher Kal El wanted to make sure I have been improving on my combat skills."

"Oh." Robin's elation was replaced by slight disappointment and jealousy.

"I don't think I've properly introduced myself. I'm Kal El. Nice to meet you." Kal El held out his hand.

"Yeah... I'm Robin. Nice to meet you too."

Robin shook his hand with a crushing force, but Kal El didn't seem affected.

"Thanks for looking after the princess. She had me really worried."

When Kal El put a hand on Starfire's shoulder, Robin felt like throttling him.

"No problem," said Robin through gritted teeth. "So, you ready for training?"

"As always," said Star with a smile.

"Cool."

Robin's happiness came back as Starfire floated next to him.

Kal El stood behind them looking hesitant. Starfire noticed.

"Robin, is it okay if Teacher trains with us?"

Robin looked blank.

Ahhh! Of course it's NOT OKAY! This is what Starfire and I do every morning! It's OUR thing. He can't interfere! I won't let him! ...

Starfire smiled patiently, waiting for him to snap out of his reverie. Her brows were slightly raised and her head cocked to the side.

Ohhhh no. No, no, no, no, no!

Not that face!

Ahhh so pretty... and cute!

How can I say no to a face like that?

Damn!

"Of course it's okay. The more, the merrier. Yeah..." He tried on his best fake smile.

"Oh, glorious! This is absolutely exhilarating!" Starfire couldn't help but float higher and higher. The two people she really cared for were getting along better than she ever imagined.

Kal El glanced at Robin.

Hmph. Bird boy doesn't want me to come. He just wants to be alone with the princess. But I won't let that happen. Who knows what he'd try? Well, I'll kill him before he tries anything.

Robin looked back at him.

Argh. Can't that guy take a hint? Just wait. I'll kick his sorry ass in front of Starfire. He's a sicko anyways. I mean, come on! Teacher-student relationship! Not while I'm still alive.

The two men's glaring contest was interrupted by Starfire.

"Um... Is there a problem?"

She cocked her head curiously, utterly oblivious to the very awkward and intense situation.

Robin and Kal El were now staring at her, both apparently dumbfounded.

(Ok change! instead of italics i will use ''' for thoughts. make it easier you know.)

Robin felt his cheeks burn up. 'She's so... cute! Oh wow. I need to stop using that word...'

Kal El was having similar side effects. 'How adorable! Ahhh Adorable! I'll have to make sure never to say that out loud...'

Starfire blinked. 'Did I do something wrong? Why did they turn so... red? Oh no! Are they ill?'

"You are both looking ill!" said Starfire landing with a soft thump. "I am sorry. We can postpone training until you two are well once more. I was so absorbed in my own joy that I did not consider anyone else. Forgive me."

"No!" cried the two guys.

They glared at each other once more.

Robin spoke first.

"Starfire, I'm fine! In fact, I haven't felt this... healthy in ages!" He stole a glance at Kal El and a brilliant idea popped into his head. "Um, but Kal El doesn't look too well. He looks kind of weird. So how about we let him rest and train by ourselves?"

"WHAT! NO!" Kal El looked at Robin with murderous eyes. "Princess, I am completely, absolutely healthy! If I was any healthier, I would... die!"

Robin decided to use this stupid comment to his advantage. "See? He says he's gonna die! We have to let him rest. In fact, lets ship him off to China! I'm sure they have great herbs to cure him!"

"Why you little...!"

"Little what!

"Gay bird boy!"

"Oh you're making fun of my name! What the hell does Kal El mean! 'Cause for some reason, it reminds me of COW SHIT!"

"THAT'S IT! YOU'RE DEAD!"

"We'll see about that you-"

Robin did not have a chance to finish his rather rude remark, because at that moment, Kal El tackled him into the nearest punching dummy.

"Ugh!"

Before Kal El could throw in a punch, Robin slipped in between his legs and kicked him roughly in the back.

"Agh!"

He jumped right above Kal El's head, his foot about to bash into his opponent's skull.

At the same time, Kal El was aiming his fist at Robin's stomach.

"I'LL KILL YOU!" yelled Robin.

"NO, I'LL KILL YOU!"

"STOP!" came a feminine voice, and both men were immediately paralized in their movement.

Starfire was standing between them. Kal El's fist was blocked by her right hand, and Robin's foot by her left arm.

There was also a black energy engulfing them.

"Please... stop," she repeated quietly.

"Starfire...your shoulder's bleeding again."

It was Raven. She had seen the three of them and paralyzed the guys with her power just in time.

Starfire quietly maneuvered out of the frozen fight and touched the bloody wound in her left shoulder.

"I... I did not want them to hurt each other...I am tired of all this pain."

"I understand," said Raven, observing the blood dripping from Starfire's fingers.

The hand on her wounded shoulder was shaking violently. She squeezed her shoulder hard to try and stop the shaking, but it only caused more blood to ooze out.

Everything was silent save the sound of blood dripping onto smooth asphalt.

Everyone was just staring at the puddle of blood that was forming slowly on the ground.

Raven decided to break the silence.

"But what were you guys thinking?" she asked, now looking at Kal El and Robin.

"You almost hit Starfire." Her voice was calm, but she was no doubt very angry.

"He pissed me off!" yelled Robin, still frozen.

"You started it!" retorted Kal El, who was also frozen in a rather funny position.

"I don't care who started it. Stop fighting." Raven was losing her patience.

Starfire finally let go of her shoulder and stared briefly at her reddened hand. She then walked over to Raven silently.

"Thank you Raven." With that said, she started walking towards the tower.

"Starfire!"

Starfire stopped, and Robin thought she would come back.

She didn't.

Robin tried to run after her but Raven was still controlling him.

Kal El also struggled in vain.

Starfire didn't look back. She walked away.

"Smooth," said Raven. She finally released them from her power and followed Starfire into the tower.

Kal El and Robin watched as Starfire and Raven walked away from them, then they looked at each other. There was no more malice in their eyes. Just shame.

End of Chapter 13

Daaaaaaaaamn sorry for the hella hella late update. I just. I dont know what happened. but really sorry. hope you liked this one. i know i know theres blood in like every chapter! I dont know why. it just makes me feel better when someone gets injured. haha. kidding. Well i guess my limited imagination only allows me to visualize simple things like blood. too bad. I wonder if anyone is even going to read this. cuz its been a while.