Chapter Twelve

The day was rather hot, but not really humid. The sky was clear, with only a few wisps of clouds. It wasquite lovely.

Starfire relished the scene, for it was the last time she would see it for a very long while. Robin also enjoyed the view with her. He knew he would be leaving behind nearly everything he knew. But he certainly would not leave behind everything he loved.

He looked back at his fellow teammates, and then his replacement. Raven looked at him with apprehension. She was not only nervous for being a leader now, but also because of the fact she was loosing one of her best friends.

Starfire looked back at the Titans as well, as felt the same thing. She and Robin joined them. They said nothing, for no words could suffice in expressing their current emotions. Instead, they read each other's expressions. Starfire then began to cry. The other Titans followed suit.

Galfore watched from a distance of the interaction. He too shed a tear, knowing of the bond Starfire had with her friends.

"Do a good job, Raven." said Robin. "And always be optimistic."

"What? And change a life long habit?" she replied, jokingly. Smiling, they hugged each other.

He then stood in front of Beast Boy. "Take care of yourself, Garfield."

The changeling was slightly annoyed, but managed a smile. "Take care of Star and that baby." They shook hands and had a quick embrace.

He then stood in front of Cyborg. "See you around, Victor."

"Yeah. Who knows, maybe we'll fly the T-ship there some day."

"We'll look forward to that." They hugged each other before parting ways.

Starfire took in front of all three of the Titans.

"I shall miss you, my friends!"

She managed to hold them all in a hug. Then, one by one, she kissed them on the cheek. Raven was rather embarrassed.

Robin and Starfire then picked up the last of their bags (the others already having been loaded on the ship) and joined Galfore.

"Farewell, Teen Titans!" he called to them, waving. They waved back, watching as he then boarded the ship.

The ramp rose up, the door sealed shut, and the engines roared to life. The ship slowly hovered, and then gracefully rocketed away. In a few minutes, it was gone.

The remaining Titans relaxed in the lounge afterwards.

"Any idea who we're going to get for replacements?" Beast Boy asked.

"I picked a couple." Raven replied. "It shouldn't take long for them to get here."

"I don't know about you all, but I'm ready to hold an initiation for them!" Cyborg said, excitedly.

Then something beeped. "I guess that's them." Raven said, making her way for the elevator. The other two Titans followed.

At the ground level, they went for the entrance and opened the door. Standing there impatiently, were Kid Flash and Jinx.

"Those two?" Beast Boy exclaimed.

"Yeah, gotta a problem?" Jinx replied.

"Welcome aboard!" Cyborg declared.

"About time!" Kid Flash exclaimed. "It took, what, six minutes for you to get down here?"

"Three minutes." Raven retorted as she lead them to the elevator.

"So, you think you can handle me being one of you now?" Jinx asked.

"Only if you do what you're told." said Raven. "Remember, I'm the new leader."

In the lounge, the two new Titans made for the sofa and sat down.

"Comfy!" Kid Flash said. "I think I'm gonna like it here!"

"Not so fast!" Cyborg said. "Jinx, I bet you know what's next, right?"

"Lunch?" she suggested.

"Nope. Initiation!"

"You got that too?"

"Of course!"

"So," Kid Flash began, "What's that involve?"

"Well," began Beast Boy, "You first gotta take off your pants, and..."

Raven clamped a hand over his mouth. "Don't blame him. He gets excited around new company."

"I bet." Jinx said. "How often do you take him for walks?"

The others laughed, while Beast Boy blushed profusely.

"You know," Raven began. "I think we're off to a beautiful friendship!"

Cyborg interrupted her by bringing out a rubber chicken, a pink wig, and a tutu.

"Yo! Forgetting something?"

The two new members groaned in dismay.

"You're first, Jinx." Raven said, smiling.

"Thanks." she deadpanned. "With friends like this, we won't need many enemies."

Raven smiled. Once again, a new chapter had opened up in her life. And it was looking good for her already.

The End

That's it folks, the end of the saga with Robin and Starfire. Hope you enjoyed the ride.

And in case any of you ask, I believe the story has been told. With few exceptions, no trilogy should have more than three volumes, so this is the last of this series (sad, isn't it?).

But don't loose heart. There are other, different stories to be told, so keep watch for them.

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans.