Chapter Two
After the Titans ate breakfast, Starfire and Robin went to get dressed, while the others cleaned up the kitchen. When they finished, they sat down in the lounge. The other two Titans arrived in the midst of a conversation. When they joined them on the sofa, there was an air of unease and uncertainty in the room.
"So..." Beast Boy began. "What are we going to do now?"
"About what?" Robin asked.
"About Starfire being pregnant. What can we do?"
"Nothing."
"Nothing?"
"That's right. She stays pregnant until she gives birth."
Starfire shifted apprehensively in her seat.
"Okay, so how do we handle her being pregnant?" the changeling said.
"Now what's that supposed to mean?" Cyborg asked.
"Well, now that she's delicate, I don't think she should be fighting, right?"
"He's right." Raven said. "Star, I'm afraid you'll have to stay home from now on when there's an emergency."
The Tamaranian swallowed. "Stay at home? While you are all kicking the butt?"
"That's right, Star." Robin told her, patting her on the back. "We can't risk a villain hitting you in such a way that it will hurt our baby."
"'Our baby'?" Beast Boy repeated. "Wow, you two sound like parents already!"
"Hey, gotta start somewhere!" Robin replied.
"Concerning that," Raven began, "I think we should prepare for our new little member to stay in the tower. We'll need baby foods and other things. And I think Star ought to change her diet to ensure her baby's health."
"How should I change it?" she asked.
"I don't know. We'll have to look it up."
"Good idea, Rae." Cyborg said. "In the stores, I think I remember seeing books on caring for babies, like when the mother is pregnant and then when they're newborns and stuff like that."
Beast Boy moaned. "Man, what's next, planning a baby shower?"
"What's your problem?" Robin asked him.
"We're superheroes! We're the Teen Titans! And yet, here we are, talking like we're an episode of Martha Stewart or something!"
"In that case, how about you get some drapes for the baby's room?" Cyborg said, smiling.
"Very funny." Beast Boy deadpanned.
"One more thing." Raven said. "As much as I hate to say this, Star, we need to go shopping."
The Tamaranian yelped in joy. "What shall we buy at the mall of shopping!"
"Maternity clothes."
"What is that?" she asked, confused.
"Clothes that are meant to adapt as you get further in pregnancy. What you have on now just won't cut it."
"Is that stuff like sweat pants with those elastic waists that can get real big?" Beast Boy asked.
"Yeah, why?"
"Man, it'll be so weird seeing Star in those!"
"How shall I look?" Starfire asked.
"It's easier if I just showed you." Raven replied. "And for your info Beast Boy, there are also maternity dresses too."
"I know." he answered. "Still, it'll be so weird."
"Can't be any weirder than what Mother Mae Eye dressed us all in." Cyborg said.
"Oh, please do not mention her." Starfire said. "I already feel the trepidation of being a mother myself."
"Don't worry, Star." Robin said. "We're all here to comfort you. Especially me."
Just then, the klaxon alarm went off.
"Trouble!" Cyborg said, pulling up the location on the computer. The Titans gathered around him.
"Wonderful." Raven deadpanned. "Mumbo." She still had memories of when the magician transformed her into a rabbit. Her weirdest dreams involved that situation.
"Let's get him!" Robin said. "Titans, go!"
They all ran for the door, but then Robin stopped. "Wait!"
"What is it?" Starfire asked.
"Remember, you must stay here!"
"But Robin, it is only the Mumbo!"
"I know, but we can't take the chance! You must stay here, okay?"
"Okay." she growled.
She stared as the other Titans went for the elevator.