Chapter 9 - Stars
It was the end of September in Jump City and a historical cosmic event was about to take place, the first ever recorded meteor shower during a lunar total eclipse. Everyone was excited as Jump City had the best view in the eclipses range and the Titans were just as eager as everybody else to see it. After all, even if their duty was to protect the city they still had to witness such an event, it was a once in a life time opportunity.
It was 7 P.M. and in the tower the Titans were getting ready to view the eclipse in style. They planed to go to the outskirts of town, to the hills, at the highest elevation possible. Cyborg filled up the T-Car, buffed it and was ready to go. He got his electronic telescope and went to the main room. BB and Raven were prepared for another romantic night and seeing how Raven was all into esoterism and astrology it was a special moment for her that Beast Boy would try to make it as beautiful as he could. Robin and Starfire were also preparing them selves for this moment. Starfire saw this kind of astronomic phenomenon before on her home planet, but 6 years have passed since the last one she had observed. Robin didn't know it but for Starfire this type of event was a symbolic one. As Robin gelled his hair Starfire wondered around restless because of the signification of this day.
At 8 P.M. most of the Titans were in the main room packed up and ready to leave. Cyborg stepped inside and looked excited. He never saw a lunar eclipse before, let alone a meteor shower during a lunar eclipse.
"Alright! The T-Car is ready, the telescope is in good shape and the submarine sandwiches I made are as tasty as ever" said Cyborg who was thinking more about food then the cosmic event at hand.
"Good job Cyborg" replied Robin who stood up holding Starfire by her waist "... then let's all head for the hills".
The titans left the couch and exited the room heading for the underground garage but Beast Boy noticed that someone was missing.
"Where's Rage?" BB asked looking behind him down the hallway as if he searched for something ".I think he'd like to see this too".
The others didn't even notice Rage's absence. They were used not having him around except when it came to cleaning up. After all, he usually isolated himself in his room or in the gym so they forgot about him.
"I'll go ask him" said Robin "You guys go ahead, I'll catch up to you later".
The leader of the team speeded up so that he wouldn't keep his friends waiting to long. When he got to Rage's room he knocked three times just like he usually did.
"Rage, you in there?" asked Robin. He didn't exactly know why he asked such a question, he was in the tower all day and didn't see Rage leave but he thought that asking wouldn't hurt. He heard footsteps heading towards the door and took a step back. The door opened and Rage appeared holding a book but it didn't seem he was reading as he was all covered in sweat.
"Yes Robin? Can I assist you in anyway?" asked Rage politely.
"Well, I came here to ask if you want to join us. We're heading to the hills to see the meteor shower and the lunar eclipse. What do you say? It's a once in a life time experience. And after that we'll go to a party in the city. A lot of girls are waiting you know ..." replied Robin with a grin on his face.
"Thanks but I think I'll pass" said Rage "I'm really into this book so I'll see both the eclipse and the meteor shower from here. And I'm not such a big fan of parties, but you guys go ahead and have a good time, I'll be fine over here".
"Are you sure?" asked Robin "You haven't left your room for the last few days and we don't know if you are okay".
"I'm fine, you have nothing to worry about" replied Rage turning around "... by the way, you should take an umbrella or two with you, it's going to rain tonight".
Robin was ready to leave knowing that when Rage decided on something it was pretty hard making him change his mind but his last statement made him curious. "The weather report said there are no possibilities of rain, they promised a bright sky tonight".
"I know, I've heard that too, but I have a strange tingling sensation in my heel and that usually means that it's going to rain".
"Whatever" Robin sighed "... just let us know if there's any problem back here at the tower".
"Will do, and have fun tonight you stud" Rage replied repeating the encouragement Robin gave him a few months before.
Robin got in the T-Car and told the others that Rage wasn't coming. They all knew that their friend had rather unusual habits so they didn't ask why he didn't came, it would just be a waste of valuable time.
While heading towards their destination, where there was no sign of people around, the titans chilled to the soothing and relaxing sounds of Coldplay. Everyone was quiet and just let the music do its work. When the titans arrived near the top of one of the highest hills in the area they sat down on a blanket Starfire brought and admired the falling stars. Cyborg took out his telescope and focused in on the moon. There was still another hour to go until the moon shifted into the shade of the earth so everybody began eating what Cyborg prepared.
After about a half an hour Cyborg checked on his telescope to see if it was working properly but apparently for no reason. Beast Boy and Raven were lying in the tall grass near the place they parked the T-Car looking up at the clear night sky. Robin and Starfire got up and said they were going to take a walk through the woods.
They left together holding hands down a narrow path through the small woods on the hills. The pines and cedars emanated a refreshing aroma that intensified the romance of the moment. The moon started to move in the shade of the earth and Starfire now was holding Robin tight by the arm. After about 15 minutes, they entered a small opening in the woods. The opening was of circular form, surrounded by pines and from the center there was a perfect view of the sky.
The two sat down in the circle and awaited the eclipse. Robin started kissing Starfire's neck and she loved it, letting her head fall back and moaning with pleasure.
"Robin" said Starfire all of the sudden.
"Yes princess" he replied kissing her neck again "What's the matter?"
"Look up at the sky" she said "Do you observe how the meteors are falling and burning? I've heard that people call them shooting stars, but they are not stars, why do they call them that if it is a mistake?"
"Well Star" Robin started "You see, when people see a meteor falling it's something special, you don't see them every night, so people thought that this is something magical". He gently hugged Starfire by her small waist and moved his face over her shoulder next to hers making Starfire close her eyes, relax and enjoy the moment. "Also, from the beginning of time people thought that if you see a shooting star you can make a wish and it will come true."
The moon was now almost all covered by the shade of the earth.
"And do you believe that this is true?" asked Starfire
"Princess, the first time I saw you I thought you were in fact a shooting star, and just like a meteor falls to the earth you fell in my heart and you're love is still burning there. You are my shooting star, you are everything I've ever wished for".
They both turned around and faced each other. Starfire was really touched by what Robin said and wanted him to know something.
"Dearest Robin, when I saw you for the first time I knew that you where an understanding, caring and loving person. During our time together you have convinced me that this is true and I love you for that, but I also feel that I must tell you something".
All of the sudden Starfire pushed Robin back and laid him on the ground on his back. He didn't understand what was happening as her reaction was so swift after such a romantic conversation.
"Star, what's goi-" Robin tried to ask but was silenced immediately.
She moved her index finger to her mouth. "Please be quiet, just enjoy the moment"
This being said Robin noticed that everything went black. The eclipse was total and meteors were falling. What a sight. Starfire kissed him passionately and took of his cape and shirt. Robin finally understood what was going on and liked the idea, and as long as Starfire told him to enjoy the moment it meant that she had thought this through by herself. He placed his hands on her thies, moved up to her 'grebnaks' with his right and with his left hand he went down towards her womanhood.
"I am ready for you my love" Starfire whispered in Robin's ear.
(You know what goes on next. Robin and Starfire make sweet and tender love to each other etc etc.)
After the magical moment they shared, the two lovers laid back on the grass panting for air. The moment was so satisfying that they knew what the other one was thinking without even speaking. They just stared at each other for the longest time ever and felt they where now one and the same person.
"You are a good lover" said Starfire "I am most glad that I have done this with you and not with somebody else".
"You know I love you Princess, I'll never hurt you in anyway".
"Robin, there is something I must tell you" said Starfire as if she wanted to confess to something "... this moment that I have chosen for what we have done was not chosen unintentionally".
Robin listened carefully. "I know, it was really romantic Star, you did a good job".
"Yes it was, but I have not chosen the moment only because of the romance. You see, during such an event a Tamaranian adolescent which -"
Starfire tried to explain Robin something but she was interrupted by his communicator.
"Robin here, over" He knew that the communicators were only used for important situations so he couldn't pass the call.
"Robin, it's me Rage. Come in. Do you copy? Over" the voice coming from the communicator sounded.
"Rage I'll kill you. You're ruining Starfire's and my moment you nut case" Robin said to him self. "What is it?"he asked with a tone full of annoyance in his voice
"Something is going on in the city between 3' Rd Street and St. Patrick Avenue. There's about twenty masked men trying to rob a weapon store, I'll try to keep them away but I can't hold on too long. Get here as fast as you can. If they get the weapons and ammo from inside the store they can do a lot of damage ... Oh crap they broke the door, I'm going in. Rage out".