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Chapter Thirteen

The Transformation

"NO! CYBORG!" Raven sat bolt upright off the floor in her room and cast a bewildered looks about her surroundings. She put a hand to her forehead and moaned softly. She rose off the floor and tried to remember what just happened. It then came back to her, after she got home she went to her and Beast Boy's room for some reading and she must've fallen asleep on the floor. But Cyborg, what about Cyborg.

"It can't be," she told herself. "It was only a dream, just a nightmare. I didn't just sneak into Cyborg's room and start torturing him. No that doesn't sound possible," she kept muttering to herself quickly and fearfully. She then sank to her knees and began praying. "Oh please let it have been a dream."

"Raven!" Beast Boy's voice from her wall comm. startled her and after she regained herself she walked over to it and tapped the return pad.

"What-what is it?"

"We need you in sick bay, something's happened to Cyborg." Raven's eyes went wide as saucers and she stared straight ahead for the longest moment. "Raven? Are you there?"

"I'll…be along in a minuet," she said softly. She stood against the wall then slid down to the floor. "No, it wasn't me….it wasn't me…it wasn't me…it wasn't me." She then broke into tears making her bed shake across the room. "I didn't do it," she sobbed. Beast Boy will have had to find someone else to tend to Cyborg. Raven didn't budge an inch.

BACK AT THE DRIVE-IN………………..

After Starfire had dispensed with the nosy spotlight their adrenaline had died down. The two merely lay on Robin's cape and watched the movie. Starfire lay on Robin's chest and was close to just nodding off to sleep. He noticed this and gave her a few nudges.

"Hey, don't fall asleep. The best part's coming up." She smiled and settled back down sleepily.

"Mmmm, you said that four scenes ago." He grinned and knew of course that she was right. He felt her stomach rise and fall and knew that she was close if not already in slumber. 'Hmm, should I do it again?' He asked himself. He glanced at her sleeping form and sighed. 'No I guess not.' He resolved to watch the movie all the way to its end, as he had been the one who paid for it. As the movie moved on to what could only be its climax, he noticed the actors voices were getting slower. He frowned up at the screen in wonder. Their movements also became slightly skewed until they stopped all together. Robin held Starfire tighter when a hole was suddenly burnt in the screen and a man dressed in a black battle suit and face mask stepped out of it. The other viewers quickly started their cars or jumped off the ground as more of the strange attackers appeared around them. Robin shook Starfire awake.

"What is it Robin?" She asked though he never had to answer as she soon spotted the gathering attackers. "Who are they!" Robin whipped out his staff and a few freeze disks.

"More cronies and two guesses as to who sent them here." Starfire hovered into the air with charged starbolts ready. They both stood (or hovered) back to back ready for any attack. Finally Robin decided to make the first move. "Titans GO!" He and Starfire bolted forward in each of their directions. Robin whacked his staff at whatever dared to get in his way while Starfire took to the skies and fired down a barrage of starbolts on their adversaries. On the ground four of them encircled Robin and drew closer and closer. His teeth barred Robin gripped his staff, waiting for the first one to make their move. They all moved in simultaneously and Robin leapt up, threw down four freeze disks, and upon lading left behind four frozen statues.

Meanwhile Starfire was darting about trying to avoid two others who had followed her up with a rather compact sized jet pack. They fired their weapons off at her rapidly making her move about with little time for rest. Starfire spotted a tall tree up ahead and began picking up speed. The ones following her did also, never ceasing their attack. Starfire reached the tree, pushed off with her feet, and flew backwards past her pursuers. Before that had time to register what happened Starfire traced her eye beams across their backs and blew apart their jet packs. One spiraled down into the tree though the other was far less fortunate and fell into the passing traffic. She made sure she was indeed victorious then flew back to rejoin Robin. One of the attackers jumped up trying to land on him. He spun around and let him fall onto his staff and in the same instant threw him away. Starfire saw her mate having to fight off enemies left and right, when one went down two more took his place. She furrowed her brow in determination and flew forward. One guy however was waiting for her in the low brush and threw a circular device on the ground below her. As Starfire passed over it, the device light up and encased her in an energy field. She shut her eyes tight and cried out as it sent electric shock throughout her body. Robin smacked a guy trying to sneak up on him and saw her.

"STARFIRE!" He ran forward hitting away any and all who stood before him. She remained in the field for a second more then it collapsed and she began to fall. He jumped forward and caught her in a skidding dive. He moved her fiery hair out of the way and lightly patted her cheek. "Starfire, Star please be al-" He was suddenly grabbed by his arms and thrown backward. He rolled about the ground and looked up to see the one who had encased her in the first place. Robin growled in frustration and as he ran straight for him he pulled out his two shorter staffs. The last remaining attacker drew a weapon but it was promptly knocked out his hand before he could even aim it. He knocked his helmet covered head about until he kicked him backward. He toppled to the ground and Robin held the end of his staff at his neck.

"Why did Anubis send you?" WHAT DO YOU WANT!" Robin received no tangible answer but only saw him grab his pinky and crack. Not at all used to see that, he watched the masked man twitch madly then fall lie motionless. Robin scowled down at him then rushed back over to Starfire. He picked her up bridal and carried her back to his R-Cycle. He set her down before the handlebars.

"robin," she mumbled. He quickly took hold of her and moved her face to look at him. Her eyes were barely open. "what's h..ha…happening to me?"

"I-I don't know Star."

"I feel…so strange." Robin climbed on behind her and, while holding her steady, carefully piloted the R-Cycle back to the tower.

BACK AT THE TOWER………………

Everyone except Raven stood looking through the observation window outside of sickbay. Raven appeared to be questioning Starfire about various things. Robin scratched the side of his head nervously.

"Hey Robin." He turned and saw Beast Boy. "I know you guys just got back but there's something else."

"What?" Robin looked to Taka who only looked away sadly. Beast Boy said no more but led him to Cyborg's room. They entered and Robin saw Cyborg lying on his table, his electric blue circuitry had died down. Robin approached him and noticed a sizable bruise on the skin half of his head. He recognized it immediately and faced Beast Boy.

"Yeah that's what we thought; someone used a hand device on him."

"Can you repair him?" Beast Boy smiled sheepishly, looking anxious.

"Well I have before but…" He received a look from Robin. "But I supposed I could give it a shot."

"Thank you, now if you'll excuse me I need to have a word with someone." Peeved from the moment he saw the wound on Cyborg's head he fast walked down three levels and stormed into the brig which held Blackfire/Arameth. She stood up at the sight of him. He lowered the force field, entered, and shoved her against the wall.

"I didn't do it!" protested Blackfire.

"Do what?" asked Robin suspiciously. "I have said anything yet." She pushed him away and dusted herself off.

"Whatever it is you're obviously upset about."

"Cyborg was attacked." Blackfire looked at him and smirked.

"That's unfortunate. For him I mean."

"How did you do it?" Blackfire rolled her eyes and sat down. "Answer me damn it!" Blackfire sent him a mildly surprised look.

"Now Robin, is that any way to talk to your sister-in-law?" Robin seemed slightly put off by the comment. "It is hard to believe we're family now, but family we are none the less."

"Fair enough, but did you or did you not attack Cyborg?" Blackfire folded her arms.

"I've been locked in here the whole time. Use that brain of yours for once Robin, the security in this room will vaporize me if I so much as breathe in the wrong area. How could I have done anything remotely like attacking someone?" Robin stepped back outside her confinement and brought the force field back up.

"How can I be sure that wasn't Arameth answering me just now?" Blackfire looked away and shrugged her shoulders.

"You can't I suppose, you'll just have to trust me." Robin allowed a hushed snicker to escape him and he left.

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Back in sick bay Raven sedated Starfire for further study and incase of sudden violent behavior. She knew from personal experience anything from Anubis could result in disaster. As Starfire rested in a medically induced sleep Raven carefully wound restraints around her wrists and ankles. Beast Boy came in and nodded at the restraints.

"What are those for?" Raven glanced back at him then returned her attention to Starfire.

"I'm just being cautious. Never know what might happen."

"You can say that again. I'm pretty sure Robin just went down to question Blackfire but more than likely she won't tell him anything."

"She won't, because she can't." Beast Boy looked at her quizzically.

"Why's that?" Not sure if she should tell him of everything on her mind she quickly looked for something to change the subject.

"How is Cyborg doing?" Beast Boy looked rather proud of himself.

"Well after a few…er...do-overs, I finally got him all back together and his new power cell is charging. Apparently his older power cell was only fried and in need of replacing." Raven closed her eyes in relief.

"I'm glad to hear that." A thought occurred to Beast Boy and he stood on the other side of Starfire's bed. Raven noticed him and looked up at him innocently. "What?"

"Why didn't you come when I called for you over the comm. link? Taka and I had to do what we could to stabilize him until he could be properly tended to. It could have been done a lot easier if you had been there to just do your thing." Raven seemed slightly annoyed while going back to work.

"He's half machine; I doubt my powers would have had a lasting effect if any. Besides I'm glad you and Taka took care of him, I was afraid I'd finish the job."

"Come again?" Raven looked back up at him in surprise. Already dreading having let that last part slip, she did her best to look like it was he who had made the mistake. Beast Boy obviously caught on quicker and by his look demanded that she spill her guts. "What's going on Raven?" She set down her notes and looked him in the eyes fearfully.

"I did it."

"Wait what?"

"I went after Cyborg." Beast Boy seemed mentally stunned by what she said then shook his head.

"Raven…"

"I'm telling you Beast Boy, something is inside of me." As she spoke Beast Boy's face grew more and more skeptical. "I'm not even sure what it is but Anubis obvious planted some sort of hidden command or objective and Cyborg was a liability to my cover."

"Why would he be?"

"Because he would have been able to detect any abnormalities that infiltrated my body or mind. I shouldn't have come back Beast Boy, you and everyone else here are in great danger."

"Alright Raven! That's enough!" Said Beast Boy waving his hands. "Look, if you're right we can put you under close watch but we're not just going to throw you out with a hobo sack over you shoulder. Don't worry we'll be-" He stopped when Robin entered sickbay and cast a worried look to Starfire.

"Is she alright?" Raven sent another quick glance at Beast then walked up to Robin.

"I've sedated her for the moment just to be safe but she appears to be in perfect health." Robin rubbed his forehead.

"Appears…?"

"Well there was a tiny variation in her blood work but other than that everything came out normal."

"Find out just what that 'tiny variation' is. I'll be right back I'm gonna go see how Cyborg's doing." Just as he turned to leave Raven called after him.

"Robin…" He turned back impatiently. "I think you'd better get Taka to finish with Starfire."

"Why, you're doing fine." Raven opened and closed her mouth hesitantly making Robin tap his foot in awaiting her explanation.

"Because I think having me around Starfire could be dangerous." She let it fall out a little too quickly. Robin drew nearer and made an unclear gesture.

"Didn't catch that."

"Robin, I think I've been compromised by Anubis. And I'm pretty sure…..that I'm the reason why Cyborg is barely alive." Robin considered this for a moment than motioned for her to sit down with him.

"Are you sure?" Raven glimpsed Beast Boy out of the corner of her eye as if asking for approval. He only ducked his head in an unsure fashion. She looked back at Robin and nodded definably.

"Positive." Robin stole a glance at Starfire past Raven's shoulder and stood up.

"Alright, if you can't find anything wrong than wake her up. Have Taka take over your notes and find yourself a cell in the brig."

"Now hold on a second Rob," said Beast Boy potently. "I said close watch, but do we really need to lock her up like she's…like she's like Blackfire."

"It's okay Beast Boy," said Raven. "Robin's right, I can't be wandering the halls if I can suddenly turn against you all. And for all you know my mission involves Starfire, and most likely it does."

"Well, can't argue with that logic. You have your orders," said Robin. He gave Starfire's hand a quick squeeze and made for Cyborg's room. Beast Boy waited until he was gone before turning to his wife.

"Raven, we don't need to lock you up I don't care what either you or Robin say." He would have ranted on but Raven hushed him.

"Anubis is counting on you to think that way. I am a threat right now and I'm not going to put you in danger by letting myself roam free."

"But Raven-" She put a hand to his face. Her voice changed to a softer and quieter tone.

"I'm not sure when I must have given in to him, but I what I am sure of is all the time that I was resisting him I thought only of you." Beast Boy's countenance melted into a worried face of understanding.

"But, what if we leave you all alone and something happens to you?" She smiled and hugged him tight. "What am I supposed to do then?" He then felt a warming sensation almost enter him and spread to his arms and legs. She pulled away and he saw her aura dying back down.

"You'll always know where to find me." Without looking away from him she psychically stopped the flow of sedative into Starfire's I.V. She then kissed him warmly and walked out of sickbay. Beast Boy watched after her longingly until he heard Starfire stir behind him. He turned to her and helped her sit up. She tried to stand but grew dizzy and fell back to her bed.

"Easy killer, gotta let that sleep juice wear off first." She smiled up at him thankfully.

"Please will you help me up?" He took her arm and within moments guided her to her feet. "Thank You friend, I think I may require an escort to my room."

"You're still dizzy?" She nodded distantly. "No problem, my arm Madame?" She giggle at his feeble attempt at a French accent and allowed him to help her to her down the hall.

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Cyborg lay flat on his bed with the charger connected to his chest. He lay utterly still and motionless. Taka sat by his side with a hopeful look about her. She pressed her palms to her cheeks and held back tears of relief.

"Why?" she whispered. "Why does it take things like this to make us realize some things?" She held his cold hand and shivered somewhat from it. "I'm sorry Cyborg, I'm so sorry." She vaguely heard the door chime behind her but let go of his hand. She walked up to the door and made sure her eyes were dry before opening it. "Robin," she said upon seeing Cyborg's visitor. He walked in and stood over his friend.

"So he's doing better?"

"Yes, he won't be on his feet until tomorrow morning but he will recover." Robin nodded then walked over to Cyborg's computer. "May I ask what your doing?" Robin nodded while typing.

"You sure can, that's the beauty of it." Taka looked mildly amused.

"Sooo, what are you doing?"

"Cyborg has a couple of surveillance cameras hidden and camouflaged throughout the room." Taka's face immediately went red.

"Can they-can they record sound?" He shook his head.

"I don't know.' He accessed Cyborg's security files and after inputting the emergency override was given clearance to browse. Taka pulled up a stool behind him and watched intently as Robin worked. "Okay, this obviously happened some time after Star and I left so what we're looking for probably happened a few hours ago. Computer," it beeped in acknowledgement. "Display surveillance footage time index eighteen hundred hours." The screen displayed Cyborg moving about his room doing various things with his equipment. Robin shook his head knowing this was not what they wanted. "Nineteen hundred hours." The playback fast forward a few seconds then stopped. They saw Cyborg enter after having left for an hour and Raven in the background.

"What's Raven doing in there?" asked Taka curiously. Already having a good idea of why Robin frowned in dread. Taka gradually covered her mouth in shock as they watched Raven bare down on Cyborg. "It can't be." Robin turned the whole thing off and folded it back up into the wall.

"Then she was right."

"Pardon?"

"It doesn't matter, keep watching Cyborg. If anything unusual happens let me know." She nodded as me took his leave.

"He means if anything else unusual happens," said Taka to herself.

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Robin entered his room to find Starfire already lying sprawled out on the bed. She looked as if she had been napping for hours. Just as he had been making his way down to his room a tip was called in about one or two robberies that were supposed to be attempted later that night. Not having been part of a stakeout in a long while, Robin decided to go through his closet and dust off his old stuff. The boy wonder tip toed past Starfire wanting anything but to disturb her. He reached his closet and just as he opened it he heard a tired and sleepy voice.

"Robin, is that you?" He made a beaten face then turned to her.

"Yeah it's me. I don't wanna keep you up I'll be out of here in a sec."

"Is something wrong?"

"No, not here per say, but we got a tip about some robberies downtown. Beast Boy, Taka, and I are headed down there now." Starfire tried to look awake and alert.

"I see, I will be ready in few moments." He quickly walked up to her.

"Star, maybe you should stay here with Cyborg." She seemed a little perplexed.

"Will you not need my assistance?"

"Its not that it's just well….neither of us are really sure if your over you're over your sedative and…uh…and I don't want anything to happen to either you or the baby if you're too disoriented to fight,' said Robin trying to mask his over-protectiveness. She thought about it for a moment and had it not been for the fact that the drug had indeed not entirely worn off she might have argued further. She nodded and moved back to bed.

"Very well, only be safe Robin. What happened to Cyborg and the ones who attacked us…it is unlikely the two are not connected." Robin heeded her advice and noted her drooping eyes.

"Are you okay Starfire, I mean besides the obvious." She smiled and chuckled at his ever growing worry. She stepped forward and embraced him warmly. She felt so tired she might as well have fallen asleep right then and there in his arms.

"You may be certain I am fine Robin. You needn't worry for me so much." She shrugged and smiled sheepishly.

"Can't be helped." He walked her back over to her bed and after she lay back down he kissed her and began to leave. Yet just as he reached the door he turned back and looked at her inquisitively. "Star?"

"Yes Robin?"

"You look a little, I don't know, lighter." She shook her head incomprehensibly.

"I do not understand, I seem 'lighter'?" He pointed at her.

"You skin I mean, it looks a little more lighter than usual." She looked about the room trying to find a reason for Robin's comment.

"Perhaps it is the lighting in this room." He did his own visual scan of their dwelling then shrugged his shoulders and left. As the door closed she sleepily waved after him as though tipsy. "Goodnight husband, be..safe." With that she fell back to her pillow and was out.

THE NEXT MORNING………………….

Robin allowed Starfire to sleep in as he was unsure if the sedative had completely worn off. That and the symptoms of her pregnancy had finally begun to set in, leaving her fatigued and almost always hungry. Robin himself had been up late helping Beast Boy and Taka deal with the few break-ins down town. Apparently after a few years of the Titans being retired there had not been too much crime in the city. The digital clock by their bed read ten in the morning and as an alarm went off in her head Starfire woke. She glanced at it and groaned from having slept so late. She inwardly expressed her gratitude that the sedative had finally left her system and now she only felt dizzy and nauseated from being with child.

"Wonderful," she mumbled with a grouchy tinge in her voice. Though Starfire, being Starfire, was resolved to be in her best mood every morning if only to bring her friends away from their present situation. Without glancing at the mirror she hurriedly fixed her hair and made her way to the common room. She hummed as she went and upon entering smiled warmly at Beast Boy and Taka.

"Good morning friends!" Her smile faded when she saw Beast Boy and Taka gawking at her with nothing short of shock. "Friends, why are you staring at me in such a way?" Taka and Beast Boy glanced at each other while mouthing wordlessly. "You are both beginning to frighten me."

"Well…uhhh," Taka could only mumble before surrendering to her initial surprise. Starfire was about to run out of the room when Robin and Cyborg entered behind her. She turned to them pleadingly.

"Robin, Cyborg please tell Beast Boy and Taka to cease gaping at me as I am a snorbian gropnar." However she only received the same if not advanced looks from the boy wonder and recovered half machine half man. She was almost to the point of tears from the inexplicable amount of alarming distress that her Titan colleagues displayed. "If…if you will not tell me why I seem so displeasing to look at then I will simply leave!"

"No Star!" said Robin swiftly. "It's just that, have you seen yourself in the mirror lately?" She tilted her head at him and began looking around for anything shiny or reflective. She flew over to the giant window and peered at her reflection. Starfire gasped so loud it was a wonder she didn't faint. Her skin was now a pigment very similar if not identical to Robin's and her eyes were not their deep emerald but that of a faint green. She felt her face as if trying to remove a mask of some sort. She finally stopped and walked back up to her spouse.

"Robin…" she gulped. "I am….human."

How is Starfire human? How could possibly have anything to do with the story? I'm pretty sure both these questions and maybe more will be answered next chapter. Or I'm just writing random things while typing and watching Craig Ferguson (the dude's hysterical). Thanks for reading and sticking with my story so far, it's still got a long way to go (for those of you who are really liking it) and I can't wait to update for you all again. Laters!