Well, here comes Chapter three! I hope you like it. And no, I still don't own Teen Titans I do, however, own Len.
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BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
Robin turned over in his bed and slammed his hand down on the alarm clock next to his bed. Getting up and stretching Robin looked at the time4 Am. Going over to his closet Robin grabbed his red sweat pants and green sweatshirt and headed off towards the training room. Three weeks had passed since the party and winter still held an icy grip over the city. For the most part the tower was unheated, due to the fact that it would cost a fortune to heat the whole thing, and the training room was far too big for them to keep heated during the night.
He entered the training room and was very glad he had grabbed his sweats, it was freezing! Robin made his way over to the indoor track to run his usual two mile warm up before doing some weight training and then heading off for his shower.
The routine went as usual, quiet and uninterrupted. Coming out of the shower in his usual attire Robin made his way to the kitchen to grab himself breakfast. It was only 5:45 and the others weren't usually up yet so he would take the time to sit and think about the daunting mission ahead of him. Today, however, someone was awake, the last person that would make these thoughts easy. "Morning Star." Though it meant he would have to hold off on his thoughts of his resolution he didn't really mind, as a matter of fact he didn't even remember that he usually did that in the mornings. "Good morning Robin." She looked at him from her curled up spot on the coach and smiled her perfect little smile. "You're up early, did you sleep okay?" "Oh yes Robin, I slept quite well; thank you." He smiled at her "I'm glad." Hmm, maybe I could ask if she wants to watch the sunrise with me… "Hey…umm Star?" She looked at him "Yes Robin?" "I was…umm, do you… I… and… never mind" Good one, wuss. Shut up! She looked at him slightly confused. "Okay." Why am I such a coward when it comes to this… ah hell, screw it. "Star, do you want to come and watch the sunrise with me on the roof?" Starfire jumped into the air and ran towards him "That would be most delightful!" with that Starfire grabbed his arm and nearly dragged him all the way to the roof.
After clearing a space in the snow, and Robin going to get a blanket for Starfire, the two sat together to watch another sunrise. Before too long Starfire broke the silence. "Robin, I have noticed that you have been waking earlier, are you suffering from the bad dreams?" "No Star, I'm not having nightmares, I've just had a lot on my mind." "What?" You! "Nothing big, just thinking about my resolution." Well, at least you didn't lie to her. "I am still curious as to what this resolution is, though I know that you will tell me when you wish to." Robin smiled and had his face not already been red from the cold he would have blushed noticeably. "I promise Star." "Thank you Robin." And with that they sat in silence to finish the sunrise.
Well they would have had it not been for the alarm going off. The titans gathered in the common room to find out what was happening. "Looks like we have a new player in town, and he's robbing… a hardware store?" Cyborg was looking at the readout on his arm and telling the other Titans where to go. "Time to go." Robin turned and ran for the elevator the other titans close at his heals. In the garage all the titans, save robin and Starfire hopped in the T-car. Robin got on the R-cycle and Starfire opted to fly and act as their eyes in the sky should a chase ensue.
Robin reached the scene first, Cyborg was coming around from a different street and Starfire was holding back on a rooftop for the time being. Robin made his way warily towards the store front Where is he? From inside the store a voice rang forth "I was wondering when you would show, Robin." The owner of the voice walked out of the store. He was dressed in what looked like form fitting dark green body armor with black boots and a long crimson cloak with a hood that he had up. "It took you long enough; I was beginning to think you wouldn't show." He lowered his hood and for a moment Robin's breath caught in his lungs. It was a skull. Robin looked closer and realized that it was, in fact, just a mask. Phew, I've seen enough people with skulls for heads thank you very much. Robin dropped into a ready position that wouldn't give too much away, knees slightly bent and hands in loose fists at his sides. "Who are you?" The masked man laughed "Do you really expect me to tell you? I might as well ask who you are." Robin was slightly confused. "What?" He laughed again, "I am merely pointing out the paradox of asking a man in a mask who he is. However since I can't have you just referring to me as the masked man, as I am sure you face many, you may call me Len." With that he bowed low spreading his cloak slightly showing the long dagger he had tucked into his belt. "Well, Len, in case you didn't know you just broke the law. I'm afraid I'll have to turn you over to the authorities." Len nodded "Of course, I would expect nothing less from the boy wonder." Robin moved closer, they were now less than twenty feet apart, his hand was moving slowly towards his bow staff, "So does this mean you'll go quietly?" Len's blade was in his hand in a flash, but he made no other moves "Of course not, I've been looking forward to this far too long to just give up." Robin pulled out his staff and extended it "Good, so, shall we?" "Of course." With that Len and Robin charged each other and the ring of metal on metal could be heard for blocks. Upon closer inspection Robin saw that Len's dagger wasn't just unusually long, it was designed to look like a flame, with a wave blade and serrations coming at odd angles. The hilt was highly polished and a lion's face made up the pommel. "That's a nice dagger." Robin said between blows. The other titans had shown up by now, but were busy with several robots that had appeared from the shadows. "Why thank you Robin, it took me weeks to steel it." With that the two pushed apart and tried to catch their breath. Len stood up straight "You have certainly exceeded my expectations; however, it will not save you." Robin grinned, "Is that so, well I'm afraid I'm going to have to dissapoi…" Before Robin could finish his sentence Len had run up and jammed the blade into Robin's side. Pulling the blade out and stepping back Len spoke. "Like I said, it won't save you. You have a lot of work to do if you want to beat me, next time I strike to kill. You had better start training, or I will make her suffer for it." No, he knows, how does he know! Before he could compose himself enough to say anything Len had disappeared down the nearest alley. Robin's vision began to grow dark and the last thing he remembered was a sound he wished to never hear again, Starfire screaming his name in despair.
Beep…Beep…Beep
The gentle drone of machinery and the quiet beeping of a heart monitor welcomed Robin back to consciousness. Where am I…? What happened? After a few moments Robin began to remember, His time on the roof that morning, the alarm, the skull mask, the knife, and most of all Starfire's scream. Straining to open his eyes Robin saw through slightly blurred vision that he was in the tower infirmary. Taking a moment to let his vision clear Robin took a closer look of his surroundings. For the most part the room looked like it always did, very clean and boring, except that a little off to the side was a rather large pile of bloody gauze. Wow, looks like I lost a lot of blood. After looking at the bloody rags for a moment more Robin noticed a very slight pressure on his right arm and stomach. Looking over Robin was met with quite a shock; Starfire was at his bedside asleep, her head leaning slightly against his arm and her hand on his stomach. The scream rang in his mind again. "Star…" he whispered quietly, not really being able to speak at a normal level. Her eyes were red from crying and she looked exhausted. At the sound of his voice she stirred slightly and her eyes opened just a crack. "Robin?" It took a moment before Starfire realized he was awake she smiled brightly and the tears began to flow anew. Robin reached up with his right hand and placed it on her cheek, whipping away her tears with his thumb. "Please, don't cry Star." She sniffed and placed her hand on his, "I cannot help it, I'm just so happy that you are okay."
The two sat in silence until Starfire's tears ceased their flow. Robin's hand was now being held in Starfire's and for a moment he forgot everything else. She's so beautiful. She is the most amazing person I've ever met. Star, you are incredible. Coming back to reality Robin realized he had some very important questions to ask. "So, what happened after I fell?" Starfire blushed slightly, "I do not recall entirely, I saw you fall and then I screamed and the rest is very hazy in my memory, though I do know that the masked villain escaped from us just after you…" The blush faded from her cheeks and tears rimmed her eyes again. "Oh, Robin, I was so frightened, I thought that perhaps you were…" Robin held her hand tighter, "its okay Star, I'm right here." She looked away from him, "I know, but if I were to lose you I…" Robin reached up with his right hand and turned her head towards him, a smile made its way onto his pale face. "Star, I promise, you will never lose me, I'll always be here." A smile spread across her face and she leaned over and hugged Robin gently "thank you, Robin." This is it Robin placed his right hand on her back, "Star, there is something I need to tell you." Getting up slightly, but not breaking the hug Starfire looked into his eyes with her jade orbs, "yes Robin, what is it?" "Starfire, I…" Robin reached to put his left hand on her back "I…Aghhh!" A searing pain raced from his side and spread throughout his entire body, his hands dropped and his breathing quickened. Starfire sat up and took his right hand in hers, "Robin, are you okay?" Robin took a moment to steady his breath before talking. "I'm fine Star, listen…" "No, Robin, you must rest, you are still wounded and have lost much blood, please, rest." Robin was about to say something along the lines of I'm fine, but he saw the pleading concern in her eyes and simply couldn't stand it. "Okay Star." I love you.
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And thus chapter three comes to a close. I hope you liked it. More action and romance to come in the next chapter, all I need to do is figure out what happens… Hopefully it won't take too long, until next time please review!