Chapter 6: Into Thin Air

He could be so withdrawn sometimes, she thought. Still if Robin ever spoke intimately with anyone, it was always with Starfire. This brought her great comfort something troubled her or she wished to learn more of the strange ways of Earth. In fact, more than anyone else, he always tried the hardest to help her become more at home on this strange and wondrous new planet.

She quickly snapped out of this thinking as she accompanied Robin to meet the other titans and Archangel. She was after all, just his friend, how could he ever reciprocate the love she felt for him. It would be best, she thought, to count her blessings that she had even had the opportunity to become his friend.

"Robin, what do you think this 'Jack' will do?" Starfire asked. "I don't know Star, what that guy needs a sonic tank for can only mean trouble for anyone in his way."

They entered the room to find the rest of the team huddled around Cyborg as Cyborg swiftly scanned through screens and video feeds much faster than the average human.

"Any leads Cyborg?" Robin inquired.

"Nothing, I don't get it. I hacked into some spy satellites that were nearby and scoped out there video logs but it's weird. It shows the garage doors getting blown off of Wayne Labs and then…"

"Then what?" an impatient Beast Boy asked.

"Nothing" Cyborg replied, "If this guy's got the know how to hack into and erase satellite video archives, it could be awhile before we track him down. Hate to say this, but we might not know where this guy is till he hits again."

"Not good enough." Robin replied, "Besides, that guy didn't seem extraordinarily tech-savvy. Keep searching, I've got an idea who might've erased the video archives."

"Archangel," Robin called the hero.

"Yes?" The angel replied

"How do you feel about paying a friend of mine a little visit with me?" Robin said with a sly smile.

Author's Note: Gah! I'm horrible. Sorry it's a short chapter and it took me forever to update! My bad. But I've been working a lot and sick too so use the kid gloves when you're beating me up ;-) I had some major writer's block about where to go with this story but I've got a few more ideas during my break so I have direction now, just need to fill in the detail. It's going to be fun! I'm still bummed that the show's been cancelled for almost a year now but maybe if we keep it in our hearts and minds we can pull a Family Guy/Futurama here and bring it back from the grave. Likely? Maybe not, but I'm still an optimist. Guess who bought Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD?? This guy!! And YouTube pretty much rocks for watching all the episodes from Season 4 and 5 that I missed. Plus, Trouble In Tokyo is coming out on DVD in like a month. Totally getting that, if for nothing more than the Rob/Star kiss! Expect more soon, no specific dates 'cause I hate deadlines – plus you don't want rushed stories either. Anyway, reviews are appreciated, and thanks to Nix Entente for his/her thorough reviews and recommendations. Expect more action to come because now we're gonna get things going. Hope all is well, take care everyone!

Yours,

Robin