DAMN! The URLs didn't show up! Sorry…So, did you like the last chapter? I know I know, it was all underlined…something went wrong with the computer again…sigh. Sorry that I left out some people in the review responses, but it's a long process to get these chapters up so it's bound to happen. I will always answer the missed reviews in the next chapter, like so:
Chapter 4 reviews (that I missed):
BB/Rae fan: Eh…sure? But I can't tell you, actually…hehehe! You'll find out in this chappie!
Chibi Scooby: Oh! Good point! I actually didn't think of that. Thanks for pointing that out, but it's just essential to the plotline, you know? Thanx for the constructive criticism, I don't mind one bit! It helps me for next time!
FallingDarkAngel: Thanx! That's for both the compliment and helpful point.
Chapter 5 reviews:
Yunie/Hawkeye: HAHAHA! Again with the LOZ quotes! YAY!
Rose: Thanx! I'm glad that you liked it! Yeah, Robin does have anger issues, especially when it comes to Slade. And I've noticed that Cartoon Network has sort of been moving toward the RaeRob thing, so I emphasize RobStar. I'm thinking of starting a chain mail of how many people support BBRae and RobStar.
Ravenfairie: Really? It was that good? Wow. Anyway, here is your update!
Rea and bb fan: Thanx! We shall see about Star. And yes, Robin knew she was possessed because of what the guy told him, but anger makes you pretty blind sometimes, ya know?
They-Call-Me-Orange: Yeah, the underlining was a malfunction points to first paragraph And…sorry, but I don't think I'll be doing that…ahem. Really immature over here. I still think that kissing is gross, I'm so sorry. Don't take it personally. Otherwise, I would do it…shivers Sorry. It's just that my friend TheLegendofZelda didn't really help by saying that I could just say that they went to a room and didn't come back for a while.
Lovex3spell: Thanx SO much! You made my day!
Smoke-Angel: Thanx, and that was a malfunction.
Linkinparkh2over: OMG! Someone fainted! Are they OK? And I SO have a brain! And thanx for the "respirator" info. IT BETTER BE CORRECT! (jk)
BlackDove682: Uh, thanx!
StarfireLover: Oh, got it! Thanx! Munches on gummies
Coolcatjas: Ha ha ha! …I don't get it. Anyway, thanx! And here, I finally updated!
CheeseFairyXXL: Oh, that. The underlining was a malfunction. As for the other thing…well, I try to make Cyborg optimistic, even though he is worried, you know? If I were in that situation, I would try to grin a lot to keep people happy!
Chibi Scooby: Yeah! And you're right, I could've done all those things, but I'll make something up right now: 1) Cyborg has advised Raven not to use her powers, as it might weaken her mental barrier to mind control (I'll put that in here somewhere). 2) Starfire is Tameranian and therefore more prone to human weapons, you know? Whereas BB can just be…um…well, since he can morph, he's gotta have something in his skin that will repel the bullet…I guess…
OK, I think that's all. Remember, if I missed your review, don't take it personally! I was just being stupid and didn't put it in…but I promise that it will be in the next chapter! Thanx everyone!
OH, IMPORTANT MESSAGE: RaeBB fans, I have some VERY bad news! I just checked the number of RobRae fics and RaeBB fics (you know, you insert their names in the character thing?) and I found something very wrong! WE ARE BEHIND! The RobRae people have 193 fics and we have 149! We need to do something about this! I have one message to you all: START WRITING! …I'll keep you posted on the statistics of that, btw.
Robin's ears became aware of the sound of the ocean outside, and he slowly opened his eyes. He didn't remember anything that had happened in the previous…how long had it been?
"Oh, you're awake!" a familiar voice said in relief. Robin tilted his head lazily to the side and spotted Cyborg bringing in a plate of food.
"Cyborg? How long have I been here?" Robin asked.
"You've been here all night. I was beginning to think that that stuff I gave you was too strong!"
Robin's eyes widened. A whole night! It wasn't possible! But, then again, Cyborg had said that he had given him something, probably some sort of drug (not the illegal kind, you weirdos!). He felt relaxed and somewhat emotionless.
"I brought you something to eat," the half robot told him, propping up Robin and putting the food on his lap.
"Thanks. I'm starving!"
As Robin ate, he looked around and spied Starfire on the cot next to him. Instantly, his memory flooded back to him, but he didn't feel the same powerful anger like before. Yet he remembered what he had done to the other two titans. He began to worry.
"Cyborg? What happened to Raven and Beast Boy?"
Cyborg looked serious when he heard this question. "Well, Beast Boy is OK. He still has random pain spazzums where the bullet wound is, though."
"What about Raven?"
"Raven had a pretty bad injury from your birdarang. She said she was fine, but…"
"Oh. And how has Starfire been?"
Cyborg fidgeted again. "Her heart rate and everything is fine, but she doesn't look like she'll be getting up anytime soon."
Robin was silent. He was still upset with Raven, but he thought of the mysterious voice in the shadows, and decided to put his faith in what Beast Boy had said.
When Robin was finished eating, Cyborg took his plate and began to walk toward the door. He paused at the threshold, however.
"You are allowed to get out of bed, by the way, Robin. You don't have any injuries worth worrying about."
"I think I'll stay here and rest for a while," Robin told him. Cyborg shrugged and left the room, the doors sliding shut behind him.
…
"Does it still hurt?"
"For the last time, it's fine!"
"I'm just making sure!"
"Well, it's getting annoying!"
"Sorry!"
Beast Boy sat and pouted at one end of the table while Raven sat reading at the other, drumming the fingers of her free hand on the table. The two of them had obtained permission from Cyborg to roam around and "do homework or something."
After a few more moments of awkward silence, the half-robot walked into the room with Robin's empty dish.
"Well?"
"He's finally awake, but Star's still out," Cyborg replied, placing the dish on top of the already towering pile of dirty dishes, which teetered precariously when he added the new load. Beast Boy stole a quick glance at Raven, but looked away before anyone had time to comment about it.
"Robin said that he would be staying in there for a bit longer," Cyborg added, sitting beside the changeling. He sighed heavily.
"…Can't Raven heal them?" Beast Boy asked. He had been wondering why no one had thought of it before. Raven's vein throbbed.
"I've already told her not to use her powers."
"Why not?" Beast Boy's curiosity was getting on Raven's nerves, and she was using every ounce of self-control not to hit him with her conveniently heavy book.
"Because she could possibly weaken her mental protection and leave her vulnerable to another…incident." Cyborg finished the sentence a little nervously.
Raven was now fidgeting a little, but Beast Boy noticed and was smart enough not to say anything more.
Another awkward silence followed, disturbed only by the rustling of paper when Raven turned the page of her novel. Then Beast Boy stood up.
"I'm going to go play video games," he announced, a little louder than necessary. Cyborg got up to allow him passage and said that he would be joining him, leaving Raven to read her book alone at the table.
"Finally…!" she muttered.
She found it very hard to concentrate, however, when the two started to play Super Smash Brothers. Raven found herself reading the same line over and over and over and over and over and over—finally, she couldn't stand the explosions. She slammed her book together loudly and left the room, the two boys staring after her.
"What's her problem?" Cyborg asked, turning back to the game.
"No clue," Beast Boy replied, but they both knew exactly what the problem was.
…
Robin's gaze constantly switched from Starfire to her monitor. When was she going to wake up? It was just too much to see Starfire in this state.
"Poor Star. Here she is, an innocent Tameranian just barely used to Earth customs, and then something like this happens," he thought.
He was so deep in thought that he did not notice the big green pair of eyes looking up at him.
"Robin? What are you doing here?"
"Starfire! You're alive!"
Without thinking, he had pulled Starfire into a tight hug. Starfire returned it gratefully. Not by choking him, but a real genuine hug. When they released each other, she took the respirator off.
"Star! You still need that!"
"No, I do not, Robin. I can breathe just fine."
"Yes, you need it!"
"But I do not!" Starfire giggled. Robin continued to insist, although he was just a little bit worried and knew that she didn't really need it.
"Uh-huh!"
"No!"
"Uh-huh!"
"No, Robin!"
They continued to laugh and joke for a few more minutes before Cyborg came in to check on them. He was shocked to see Starfire awake and smiling as if nothing was wrong.
"Starfire! Are you sure you're feeling all right?"
"Of course, friend Cyborg! I feel much better," she replied. Robin quickly put the respirator down on a table and blushed, embarrassed at his childishness.
"So! I think you should eat something first, Starfire, because you haven't eaten for a few—" Robin began, in an effort to cover up his humiliation. But the remaining titans entering the room cut him off.
"Starfire! You're alive!" they both exclaimed in relief. Starfire smiled.
"Of course!"
"Just don't scare us like that again!" Beast Boy told her.
"Yeah," Raven added. "We don't need anymore scares around here, with all that's been happening."
Everyone laughed, although they thought this was odd, coming from Raven. Not only was she not the type to say that, but she was also the one who had been the source of most of the "scares."
…
"So it seems like Starfire actually came around OK, huh?" Beast Boy asked. They were now all settled in the living room.
"Yeah," Cyborg replied.
"But why would Starfire be in a worse condition than Beast Boy was? She wasn't hit near a vital organ," Robin asked Cyborg. Raven flinched.
"I was wondering about that, too," Cyborg answered, "but I found that Tameranian skin is more easily penetrated by Earth bullets. They aren't accustomed to lead and explosives like they are to their own weapons. On the other hand, Beast Boy's genetic code allows him to shape shift, so it requires the shifting of skin…material…as well as internal organs."
"That makes sense…" Raven added uncomfortably, watching Beast Boy's eyes swirl with confusion.
"I don't get it!" he cried in frustration.
"When your IQ miraculously boosts, you will," Cyborg teased.
"That's not funny, dude!"
As the titans continued to talk and comfort each other, a figure lingered outside the living room window, disappearing as soon as Raven's eyes flickered over the panes.
Cliffy! I know it's still daytime in the story, but just use your imagination! Oh, yes, a lot of people told me that BB would be in a worse condition than Starfire. This is completely true, but I just threw in that little…um…whatever you want to call it. I hope the explanation I added was good enough. Review please!
