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Chapter 5: What Perfect Timing
'THAT LITTLE BITCH! HOW COULD SHE TAKE RICHARD AWAY FROM ME!' she thought angrily while going upstairs.
'I'M GOING TO GO SEE THESE SO CALLED 'TEEN TITANS.' THEN I'M GOING TO MAKE SURE RICHARD DOESN'T FALL FOR SOME ALIEN! UGH THAT LITTLE SLUT! SHE'S GOING TO PAY!' Barbara slammed the door and started to think of how get Starfire and Robin away from each other when she got to Jump City.
It was 2:30 am when Barbara Gordon finally had an idea. She decided to go to Jump City right there and then. She wrote a note to Bruce and Alfred saying where she was going.
Bruce and Alfred,
I'm leaving to go to Jump City. I found it hard to wait another week to see my "little brother". I hope you guys understand. I will be back in about a month or so; just to catch up with him. Take care and be stay out of trouble you two.
Babs
She called a taxi on her cell phone and it was in front of Wayne manor in less than a few minutes.
'Let's put this new plan to work,' she thought as she jumped inside the taxi and put her luggage bag onto the floor.
The mysterious stranger stood in the darkness, wondering where to strike next. Little did the Titans East know, he had planted a nano-chip on Speedy's neck to help find the perfect moment to strike. His plan, you see, was to eliminate the Titans East, take over Steel City, lure the Titans over there and eliminate them as well. He was tired of always being defeated, or having failed apprentices; he wanted to finish off what he longed for ever since he had laid eyes on them. He wanted to finish off the Teen Titans, once and for all.
It was about 4:00 am when she reached Titans Tower. She knew it was early, and she knew she wanted to make an entrance, but this isn't what she thought of as an 'entrance.' She sat down on her luggage bag and thought of what to say when she actually saw Richard.
'Oh wait,' she thought, 'he's on a team now; so he probably goes by Robin.' She decided to wait at least another hour before she did anything.
Robin woke up to an empty bed. He wondered where Starfire was and what time it was. He figured he must have only got three hours of sleep at the most because he was worried about him and Starfire. He checked Star's clock-5:49 am. He rubbed his eyes and headed towards the kitchen. He opened the door and jumped when he heard a small scream.
"Star?" he asked. Starfire turned on the light when she heard her name.
"Oh X'Hal Robin, it is only you. You have startled me."
"Sorry Star. Hey what are you doing up this early?"
"I am simply hungry. Is that so wrong?"
"No, it's just not like you to be up before 6:00 am."
"No, it is not likely for me to be awake before 5:30 am. I come down to watch the sunrise on the roof. You should join me someday, if you are awake by this time. By the way, why are you up so early?"
"I woke up and found the bed empty and panicked." Starfire giggled.
"Well I am sorry for worrying you. Anyways, would you like some toast and the butter?" Starfire handed him a slice and took a bite out of hers. She finished hers in silence and headed for the main room with a glass of water in her hand. She sat down on the couch and sipped her drink. Robin followed her and sat down next to her.
"What's on your mind Star?"
"Oh nothing…just enjoying a moment of peace that YOU just so happened to break." Star pouted in a playful way and Robin chuckled softly.
"Well, I should interrupt your moments of peace more often," he stated with a mischievous grin. He pulled her onto his lap and started kissing her neck. Starfire giggled at the sudden kisses and playfully pushed him away.
"Well who says that I shall allow you to interrupt me?" she asked with a fake annoyed look.
"Me." he said and grabbed her face and kissed her lips. She immediately melted into his kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck. Their kiss became deeper as the minutes few by; both becoming oblivious to their surroundings.
Raven and Cyborg woke up to the sound of banging on the door. They stepped out of their rooms and ran directly to the front door.
"OPEN UP! WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE? OPEN THIS GODDAMN DOOR! DO YOU GUYS NOT KNOW HOW TO TREAT A VISITOR!" Barbara screamed as she pounded and kicked the door.
Raven and Cyborg opened the door and Barbara fell face first in front of them.
"Um…?" Cyborg asked.
"FINALLY!" Barbara shrieked. "DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I WAS STANDING OUT THERE! I'VE WAITED AN EXTRA HOUR THAN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU GUYS! AND WHERE'S ROBIN!"
Raven used her powers to muffle out her screaming.
"Do you know her Cyborg?" she asked.
"Nope, do you?"
"No." Raven turned to the girl and told her not to scream anymore or she wouldn't enjoy what she'd be seeing next. Barbara nodded. Raven released her mouth and asked her a few questions.
"Now, who are you?"
"I'm Barbara Gordon." she answered.
"Why are you here?"
"I'm here to see an old friend." After hearing this, Cyborg stepped in.
"Well Miss Gordon, I don't remember you but I'd be willing to get to know you when we're out to lunch? What do you say?" Raven glared at him and he immediately stopped.
"Um, sorry never mind. I'll see you later. Um, I'll go fix breakfast now Raven." Cyborg immediately dashed out of the room towards the kitchen.
"Anyways," Raven continued, "Who is this old friend?"
"Robin."
"How do I know you're not some lying crazed fan girl?"
"Bring me to him and he'll tell you yourself."
"Fine. But no funny business or you'll regret it." Barbara raised her hands up and nodded. She took her luggage bag and walked next to Raven. She led her into the kitchen and Cyborg put a finger up to his mouth and pointed to the two making-out lovers in the main room. Starfire's head was laid on a pillow and Robin was on top of her, engulfing her mouth with his. Raven looked a little disgusted and after a few seconds, she cleared her throat. Startled, the two lovers sprang apart letting Robin fall onto the floor. They looked at the people standing near the kitchen door, blushing furiously.
"Oh!" Starfire exclaimed nervously standing up, "Good Morning friends!"
"Yeah, yeah, what she said," Robin added.
"Whatever," Raven answered. "Robin, you have a visitor that seems to know you…" She moved out of the way so Barbara could show her face. Robin's eyes popped out of his head. (A/n: or mask, whichever…you know what I mean…)
"Babs!" he exclaimed.
"The one and only." she answered. "What's up? I see you haven't changed, always making out with some girl when I walk in…tsk tsk and that's basically how far you'll only go."
"Shut-up Babs and give your 'little brother' a hug." he retorted. Babs slightly twitched at his reply but nevertheless walked over to him and gave him a big hug. She missed him way too long. Starfire on the other hand, was confused and was waiting for Robin to introduce her to this…this…unknown person. After a moment, Starfire cleared her throat.
"Ahem, um Robin, who is this person? I am afraid I do not know who she is." Starfire asked, trying to leave out the jealousy in her voice. Barbara let go of Robin and immediately went up to Starfire. Starfire smiled and put out her hand but Barbara just looked at her.
"I'm Barbara Gordon. I am an old friend of Robin's. A really, really, CLOSE friend. Practically his best friend from before. And who are you? Another plaything for Robin?"
Starfire gritted her teeth and tried not to shoot a star bolt at her. She narrowed her flashing green eyes and replied,
"I am Robin's GIRLFRIEND. And I am certainly NOT a plaything for Robin."
Robin just stared at the two fuming girls and jumped right in.
"Uh, heh, yeaahhhhhh. Barbara I see you have met my girlfriend, Starfire."
"Well, if she's just you're so called 'Girlfriend' then I won't bother to worry about her. I mean, you had other girlfriends in the past so she's probably going to be gone by next week." Robin looked straight at Starfire, who was currently standing with her arms crossed and had flashing green eyes with an eyebrow raised.
"Um, Raven, Cyborg, why don't you guys and Starfire go find Beast Boy and wake him up so we can plan the day okay?" Raven and Cyborg nodded while Starfire frowned. Robin walked over to her and kissed her cheek. He squeezed her hand and nodded, silently asking that she'd listen to him. She narrowed her eyes and turned around with a 'hmph'. Robin hesitantly turned back to Barbara and led her towards the kitchen.
"So what's up Babs? It's been awhile hasn't it?" He took two sodas out of the fridge and gave one to her. She opened it and took a sip.
"Yeah, it has. Gosh Richard I've missed you so much! I stopped by to see Bruce and Alfred and they're doing well."
"That's good."
"How long are you staying for?"
"Probably a month. Is that alright with you guys?"
"Yeah, no problem. It's nice to see an old friend visit. So how's life been for you?"
"It's been really good these past couple of days."
"Oh really? And why is that?" she scooted in even closer to him, thinking that it was because he had a feeling she'd be there.
"Well, because I finally told Starfire how I felt about her. And she feels the same about me. I couldn't have been anymore happier." Barbara's face fell.
"But you don't really know her, do you? I mean, how is she any different from the other girls you've dated in your life before?"
"Well, she's just…different. Not just because she's from a different planet, but she isn't like all these other superficial girls like before. She's sweet, caring, kind, tough, smart, beautiful, and she's just…perfect." he sighed.
'And that's why I hate her even more,' Babs thought to herself. "Wow, I can't believe it, the famous Dick Grayson has finally settled down." Robin laughed.
"Yeah, I guess so. Anyways, want to go see if Beast Boy has woken up yet?"
"Sure."
The two walked out of the kitchen and surprisingly, to Robin's case, found Speedy sitting on the couch next to everyone; laughing and talking. Robin also noted at how close Speedy was sitting by Starfire. Speedy looked at the two and smiled.
"Hey Robin, who's the chick? I thought you were with Starfire." Speedy smirked and glanced at Starfire, who seemed to tense up.
"Now, Speedy, is that the way to greet a good friend?" Robin replied eyeing him suspiciously.
"Yeah, you're right. Sorry man. How have you been doing?"
"Yeah, I'm good. What are you guys doing?" he asked. But Speedy didn't answer back since he was too busy looking at how short Starfire's purple skirt was. Robin clenched his fists and walked over to them slowly. He sat next to Starfire and put an arm around her waist. Then he pulled Starfire even closer to him. Speedy looked away and blushed while Starfire smirked at Barbara's face when Starfire glanced at her. It was quiet before Beast Boy broke the awkward silence.
"Well dude and dudettes, I'm starved so I'm guessing it's tofu for breakfast?" he said.
"No way you pipsqueak. We are NOT I repeat, ARE NOT gonna eat some of that fake meat crap." Cyborg argued.
"WE ALWAYS EAT MEAT! WHY CAN'T WE EVER EAT WHAT I WANT TO EAT!"
"BECAUSE NO ONE LIKES THAT STUFF!"
Raven rubbed her temples muttering, "I swear, one day, I will make them shove down Starfire's cooking down their throats; that'll shut them up." She followed them into the kitchen leaving the four behind. There was another awkward silence before Barbara spoke up.
"Well, look at the time, it's 7:45 in the morning and I haven't slept since I've arrived here. Robin, do you mind showing me my room?" Robin looked at her and forced a smile.
"Sure Babs, it's right this way." He got up and kissed Starfire on the cheek. He turned his back to Speedy but not before giving him one last look. Speedy just grinned and put his arm behind Starfire, laying it on top of the couch. Robin clenched his jaw at the thought of Speedy doing anything to Starfire. He started walking faster to get to the guest room quicker. The sooner they get there, the sooner he could get back to Starfire. Babs asked why Speedy was there and Robin explained how Starfire was going to be gone for a month to help the Titans East. When they finally reached the guest bedroom, Babs gave him a quick "sisterly" hug and thanked him. He left to go back into the main room and left Barbara caught up in her own thoughts.
'Now,' she thought. 'Little Miss Alien Slut is gonna be gone for a month…leaving me and Richard to be alone. Perfect. And Richard's going to feel insecure with Speedy being around Starfire sothathHe's gonna want to be comforted and he's gonna realize his true feelings for me. I couldn't have came at a better time. The moment that Starslut leaves, Richard's going to be all mine...' Barbara grinned evilly and then laughed. 'What perfect timing I have.'
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