Well...yet another chapter. Kind of a cheesy one in my opinion. But, it keeps the story flowing so...I have to post it.

Chapter 5

"Oh my gosh! Starfire! You're okay!" Jinx dropped her stuff on the ground and ran over to give Starfire a big hug.

The pink witch was taking some time off with her old buddies, Mammoth and Gizmo. Since she'd given up the life of crime, the HIVE members and the Titans had reached a neutral understanding.

Although Mammoth and Gizmo hadn't given up the life of crime, they only fought with the Titans for business and business only.

Jinx was on vacation somewhere across the country with her HIVE friends when she received a call from Cyborg about Starfire's kidnapping. She cut her trip short and rushed back as soon as possible to help.

Obviously not fast enough, but her heart's in the right place.

"Yes, I am feeling fine. How was your trip?" Starfire could feel her windpipe slowly being crushed.

"Trip? I'm more concerned about you!"

"She's fine." Cyborg walked over, wanting a 'hello' from his girlfriend. A 'hello' as in a smooch.

Which is what he got. A quick little kiss. "So really—how was your trip?" he asked.

"Fine. I saw a muffler for the T-car you might've liked."

"You didn't steal it, did you?"

"No. Why would you think I would do something like that?" she smiled a big smile, "Plus, I got your call before I could."

"Good."

Jinx turned her attention back to Starfire. "You sure you're okay? Anything I can do? Want a cup of tea?"

"No thank you. I am fine. I just want to sit here and relax."

"Which means you just wanna sit here and be all mushy-gushy with Raven." Beastboy cut in, joking of course.

"Yup." She leaned back and settled more into Raven's arms. Comfort settled in as the warmth of strong, yet feminine arms encircled her.

"Geez. You guys are, like, the definition of love. It makes me-" The changeling added to the effect by proceeding to fake gag over the back of the couch.

"Don't hate. You know you like it." Raven defended.

"Nuh-uh. I'm just joking around."

"Mm-hmm." Not entirely convinced. She knew any kind of girl-on-girl action was a major fantasy in every perverted guys' mind.

Time flew by and soon it was time for bed. Everybody headed off to their respected rooms.

The door opened to the corridor. It was dark. Having had a bad experience that happened—in the dark, ironically—Starfire latched onto the nearest thing—which happened to be Raven's arm.

"What's the matter?" There goes the circulation.

"It's dark." Starfire's grip tightened.

"What's so bad about-" Realization. "Ohhhh. It's okay. There's nothin' down there."

There was only a whimper from the scared alien girl.

"I'm right here. Nothing's gonna hurt you." Raven comforted and assured.

"Okay." She was still hesitant, but as long as Raven was at her side—there was nothing to worry about.

Still being a little weak, she leaned onto the slightly shorter girl for support.

If the hallway was dark, Raven's room was even darker.

"Do you want to sleep with the lights on?"

"Mm-hmm." Starfire whimpered.

Raven turned on the lights.

If it was one thing—any amount of light would wake her up from the deepest sleep. Hence, the curtains at her window. But it was for Starfire. And she would sacrifice anything for her, even a little sleep.

Both girls crawled into bed. Holding Raven close for comfort was all Starfire needed to send her off to sleep.

Morning came and both girls were sleeping peacefully. The red-head awoke first—to find the space next to her empty.

She had an idea where Raven was. Her favorite place in the Tower—the roof. Now if she could work up the strength to get up.

She sat up and stretched her tired muscles. She felt much better than yesterday. Another day of recuperation should do the trick.

The sun wasn't quite up yet. 'Hmm. Raven never usually wakes up this early.' She pondered as she floated down the hallway.

Up a flight of stairs, she came to a door. Opening it ever so softly, she peeked through and saw who she was looking for.

She went out and closed the door a little too loud for her liking.

Raven heard a noise behind her and looked over her shoulder to see.

Half-knowing who it was already, "Starfire, you're walking by yourself."

"I feel much better now." The redhead moved to join Raven, "What are you doing?"

"Just watching the sunrise."

"Do you always wake up this early?"

"Sometimes."

"Why?"

"Because sunrises are just like sunsets. Just as beautiful, but at a different time of the day." The dark mage kept her eyes on the sun rising on the horizon.

"Do you do this all the time?"

"No. This is the first time."

By this time, the sun was halfway up. The world around them became brighter and the birds started to sing their morning melody.

Starfire spoke again, "Next time you do this—can you wake me up too?"

"Sure." Raven smiled and looked into the shining eyes of the girl next to her.

"So, what do you wanna do now?" Raven asked after the sun had finally risen.

"Do you not wish to go back to sleep?"

"Nah. I won't be able to now. How 'bout we go inside and I make you breakfast?"

"Okay. But what about you? Do you wish for me to cook for you? I will gladly prepare a bowl of blarksnak (A/N I have no idea how to speak Tamaranean) for you.

After an unpleasant experience with said blarksnak that left the four non-Tamaranean Titans with a serious case of indigestion, Raven decided best never to eat it again.

"Oh-um…that's okay, Starfire. You need to regain your strength, so I'll cook." Brilliant save.

"Sounds good. Shall we?" Starfire gestured like an authentic Earth butler.

"Let's." Raven returned the gesture then put a supporting arm around her taller friend, not sure if she needed it. She didn't, not that she minded though.

At Starfire's request, Raven didn't prepare a whole buffet like what happened yesterday.

Today was like a three course meal.

Eggs, sausage, toast—the works. Starfire felt like a stuffed turkey—though not as stuffed as yesterday.

Robin walked into the kitchen. "Hey girls. What're you doin' up so early?"

"We watched the sunrise." Raven answered since Starfire's mouth was currently full of food.

"You cooked?" He asked, surprised.

"Yeah. There's plenty. Help yourself."

"Thanks….You weren't planning to make Starfire EAT all this were you?"

"I was planning. But I think she's full enough."

At that moment, Cyborg walked in, obviously attracted by the smell of the food. "Morning all. How was you sleep-oooooh. Sausage. My favorite."

"We all slept very well thank you." Raven chuckled. "Help yourself."

"Don't mind if I do." He piled a big helping onto a plate. "Mind if I save some for Jinx? She'll be down in a few minutes."

"Go ahead. I don't think Beastboy will eat any."

"True." The metal man sat at the table. "So. I hear it's gonna be a great day outside. We should do something."

"Like what?"

"I don't know. Maybe-" He swallowed a spoonful of food. "Maybe go to the park."

"Dude, yeah. And we could have a picnic." Beastboy walked in just then.

"More food? Please, I have eaten an abundance of food since yesterday. I believe I do not have to eat for the rest of the week." The poor alien girl held her overstuffed stomach and felt like she never wanted to eat again.

"What are we talking about?" Jinx made her entrance.

"We're planning on goin' to the park for a picnic later." Her boyfriend, Cyborg, informed.

"Cool. Count me in."

"So. It's settled. What time? Maybe around lunchtime?" Robin spoke up.

There were murmurs of approval. It was settled. The Titans were going on a picnic.

Phew. All done. I was a little late updating this chapter cause I wasnt allowed on the computer on Saturday. My stepdad's a butt.

Anyways. Hope you tolerated this chapter. Review if you'd like and tell me if there's any typos I should fix.