Chapter 8

You and Me

Cyborg spent the morning building the generator they were going to use to bring back Starfire. As Cyborg assembled the generator, he worried. If this worked, Starfire would be back. But if it didn't then Robin could fall deeper into depression.

"I just got word from Batman. He's coming with the Flash." Cyborg nodded. Robin went to the roof. Robin felt a rush of wind and there was the Flash. "Barry, it's so good to see you." Said Robin. He nodded.

"Man, you grew since I last saw you." Said Flash. He let Flash and Batman into the lab where the Titans were waiting. "Titans, this is Flash. Flash, this is Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy." Flash smiled and nodded to each one.

"Hi, well I'm the Flash. But you can call me Barry." He took his cowl off. "Okay, so what exactly am I doing?" Asked Flash. "Okay, basically we need you to run, and we will harness the energy and lightning that you create and transfer it to Starfire. Her kind can absorb energy. We think that can restart her heart."

Flash nodded. "Seems simple enough. Let's do it." Everyone nodded. "Robin." He stopped and faced Batman. "I am proud of you for thinking of this, and I admire your hope and optimism, but it is still possible that it won't work. I just don't want you to get your hopes up." Robin nodded.

Robin carried Starfire in and put her in the generator. 'Please let this work. Please.' "Flash, go for it. Said Cyborg. Flash started to run. Lightning started to appear as he ran. Her heart is shocked.

Starfire stood in nothing. "Hello? Anyone there? Robin? Anyone?" She looked around.

"They are gone darling." She turned to her parents and her brother. "Mom? Dad? Ryand'r?" Her mother walked over and pushed her daughter's hair from her face.

You have grown so much Koriand'r." Starfire leaned into her mother's hand as tears filled her eyes. "Oh mother, I have missed you all more than you know." Her parents embraced her. Myand'r put his hand on her cheek. "You are so beautiful my daughter. Just like your mother."

Starfire smiled. His look turned serious. "Why are you here?" Starfire looked at her parents. "Battle. Komand'r has become a threat to her people and space. She has also partnered with a dangerous Earthling. I fell in battle protecting the planet and those I love." Starfire about her head. "I am sorry, I have failed you."

Luand'r put a hand on her shoulder. "You didn't fail us. You have made us so proud. But I believe you have still a life to live. Don't you have someone special?" Robin. She nodded. "Come on Starfire!" She gasped. "Come back to me."

She heard Robin begs echoing. Starfire smiled at his voice. She turned to her family. "I have dreamed of the time when I would be reunited with you. But I haven't had the chance to live my life with Robin." Her parents smiled at her lovingly. "We understand. You need to return to those that love you. We will see you

Tears filled her eyes as she hugged her family. "I love you." She said happily. "And we love you sister." Starfire backed away. "I promise that I will save our planet. I will take it back from her and ensure peace as you did." They all nodded. "Goodbye, Koriand'r." said her parents and brother.

Starfire was shocked for the fifth time. Still no change. "That's it." Said Cyborg. Flash stopped running. Everyone sat at her body. They all bowed their heads. Suddenly Ravens head shot up. "I don't believe it." The others looked at her. "What Raven?" Asked Beast Boy.

She put her finger to her lips. "Listen." Robin closes eyes. He heard it. His eyes shot open. He could hear her heartbeat. He walked over to her and took her hand. "Her hand is getting warmer." They all walked closer to them. "Star? Can you hear me?" He asked gently. Her eyes fluttered open.

She looked straight at Robin. He hugged her. She cringed, Robin stopping as soon as he realized what he did. "I'm so sorry Star." She smiled warmly. "Don't be sorry Robin." Raven walked over and started to heal her. "Batman, Flash thank you." Flash smiled.

"Glad to help." Most of Starfire's minor injuries were healed. But her major ones still needed time to heal. "It's good to see you healing so well." Said Raven. Starfire smiled. "Well Flash and I have to return." Starfire nodded. "And Starfire?" She looked at Batman.

"I'm sorry. I was wrong about what I said. You and Robin need each other." Starfire smiled. "I forgive you." He nodded as he followed Flash. Starfire fell back asleep. Raven assured everyone she was recovering and her life was no longer in danger. "She's been sleeping for three days, that's a good sign her body is trying to recuperate." Said Raven.

Robin nodded. "And her injuries? No longer life threatening. If she didn't have healing abilities I would be worried." Robin nodded. Starfire opened her eyes on the fourth day. She looked over at Robin who was reading a book he looked over and smiled.

"Hey, did I wake you? She shook her head. He took her hand. Starfire reached with her other one as she peeled the mask from his face. "I have been without your eyes for too long." Robin leaned into her touch. "How I have missed you Amica mea."

Robin smiled. "I wanted to ask, what does that mean? It means emstrongmy love/strong/em in Latin. Raven is teaching me." Robin smiled. "Oh, I got these for you if you days ago." He reached behind him and handed her a vase of purple lilies. "How beautiful. Thank you Robin."

She smelled the bouquet of her favorite flower. "I love you Starfire." She looked in his eyes. "As I love you Robin." They kissed. So about Tamaran.." Robin held up his hands. "Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, you just came back to life from being dead for three days. You haven't even recovered."

"But my people are suffering." He put his hand on her cheek. "And I understand that. But in your current state, you can't fight. You could be killed again. But my people - Can wait a few more days. God Star, for once think about yourself. Please get better."

"And when you are recovered we can all go to Tamaran. We'll get Blackfire off the throne, but you have to get better. Please Star, promise me you'll wait till you recover." She sighed. "I promise." Robin nodded. "Thank you." Starfire grabbed his hand. "Will you stay with me?" Robin nodded. "Always."

She moved over and he got in bed with her. She laid on his chest and they fell asleep with smiles on their faces. Cyborg came in. "How is she? She seems better. Cy? You will mention this to no one." Cyborg laughed. "We already know you're dating. So what's the big deal?"

"I don't mean about that. I mean about seeing me without my mask." Cyborg rolled his eyes, shook his head and walked out of the room. "Whatever you say man." Cyborg said with a laugh as he walked out. Robin look down at the sleeping alien girl in his arms and he kissed her forehead and hugged her to him.

Starfire opened her eyes and looked at Robin. "Can't sleep?" Robin chuckled. "I feel like this is a dream, a dream I don't want to wake up from because I hope this is real I hope you're real. Really here." Starfire took his face and put his ear right over her heart.

"You hear that Robin? That's my heartbeat. I'm real. And I am here." Robin shut his eyes as he listened to his girlfriend's heartbeat, thanking God that he was able to spend another day with her.