She's a Star
An: don't own anything...and all that jazz.
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The group heard a loud shout from outside. The firemen had evacuating, unable to safe the building at this point and the chemicals were making it difficult for the fire to be doused with water. It was quickly turning into an electrical fire. M'gann heard Robin's voice and looked to Connor, panic shining in her eyes. Their friends were trapped inside and just as they went to fly in after them, they watched the building cave in. "NO!"
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It all happened so quickly. One minute she was searching for him, calling his name until her throat hurt. Her heart had been pounding in her ears but then there he was through the smoke. She cried his name but then everything shook and soon enough darkness took over. Her eyes were slowly fluttering open as she found herself weighed down by an immense load of debris. Her vision was blurry for quite some time, shifting from blur to clear. She blinked a number of times before anything would come into focus, and even then it was dark and gave her added difficulty. The alien princess groaned, trying to move her one arm free from the trap of the cement and broken brinks around her. Wincing she pulled it free and held herself up on her elbows. She felt the metals cutting into her, and knew there was glass everywhere but she didn't have time to be complaining about a few cuts. She looked up to see a support beam above her head, creating a small pocket so she wasn't completely crushed, but even then another worry was creeping in. The smoke was thick, making her choke. The princess summoned her powers and tried to think of a way out. If she moved the structure it could all come tumbling down on her, but she was sure she could take its weight.
Moving carefully she pulled herself, growling as she pulled herself up into the tiny pocket knelt down as she lifted her hands to the beam. "Come on Star..." she told herself, grunting as she gave one push and sent the debris towards the far wall and out of the way, making sure not to throw it in the direction she had last seen Robin. The alien was strong, that was well known but in her state of smoke inhalation and the damage to her head from being knocked out she wasn't up to her best at the moment, finding it hard to stand up right with no other form of support. Standing there she looked about, the fire still raging around her. She swayed from her amount of smoke intake, but she couldn't pass out yet, she had just got herself free for God sakes! She rested her hand on the pile that had only recently covered her and tried to get her grounds enough to fly out. But where was Robin!
"Starfire!" she could hear his voice echoing in her mind as she turned to look over her shoulder and saw him running towards her through the flames.
"Robin..." she whispered gently, feeling his arms around her before she lost against the pain and collapsed in his arms.
"I got you Star! Hold on." His voice seemed so far away even though she knew he was right with her.
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Robin had been standing there helpless, unable to reach her. He moved as the building started to fall but was still too late he felt his heart stop in his chest as the debris rested over the girl. He could barely breathe as he looked across through the flames. Gritting his teeth ducked down for a moment and leapt through the fire, using his cape as a shield. He was starting to choke himself but manage to get to the pile, that's when it started to move. He stood back and watched as the alien princess rose up and threw the thousands of pounds to the side like it was a bed sheet. She was a wonder, standing there, arms outstretched above her head, tones body flexed there and glowing among the fire with her own green glow coming from her eyes. This creature before him was not a helpless human girl, she was not a damsel in distress. No, this was a warrior. There was strength in her he didn't see in many other woman, what other woman had he met would be able to uncover herself from a collapsed building with such ease? He heard he cry out and throw it all aside but the moment it settled again he saw her sway and his worry returned.
She was bleeding from her legs and hips, her temple cut from getting hit the first time and she was covered in burns and ash. Her body had taken a shit kicking in that for sure, he worried for her as she had only recovered completely a short time ago from major injury but as he knew, she was a lot stronger than he was giving her credit. As a cough wracked her body, making her shiver he made his move. He raced to her, taking her in his arms as he looked for a way out. He spoke to her softly, trying to get her to stay conscious, worried about a possible head injury from the impact, let alone the possible internal bleeding she could be experiencing at a time like this. Sweat rolled down his face, the heat driving him crazy. Their uniforms were torn, not protecting them from the flames as they were meant to.
Looking up he saw the roof that was still intact and reached for his belt. Robin reached under her rib cage and pulled her body to his own, shooting his grappling hook to the roof and hooking in to pull them from the fire. Landing on the roof he drew her completely into his arms and looked down from the roof at his team, letting them know they were okay. But he was smart enough to know he couldn't spend too much time on the roof, knowing it would be the next to go in a short time.
"Robin..." she cooed in her sleep, coughing and wheezing.
"It's okay Star, we're out...we're safe..." he whispered, climbing down off the building and kneeling on the ground, holding her and trying to catch his breath. The young man last remembered seeing his group running towards him, fire fighters soon coming to his side before darkness overwhelmed him. "Star..."
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Her body ached, a grunt falling from her lips. She was surrounded by a white light shining from above. A gasp flew from her lips as she shot up in the bed. "ROBIN!" the moment she sat up she regretted it, grabbing her head and groaning as fell back onto the bed. It took a moment or two but eventually she recognised where she was, it was the medical bay of the Young Justice Head quarters. How had she got back here? Looking to her left she smiled, seeing him resting in the bed next to her. He was out cold by the looks of it, resting on his back with a bandage running down her arm and over his bare chest. She looked down at her own body and blushed, pulling the sheets up over her nearly nude chest. She had learned in human standards over the last month that there was a sense of modesty that had not been present on her planet and since then she had grown more modest around Richard, knowing the connotations that went with such displays of flesh.
A frown came over her face as she really looked at his injuries. She got out bed (covering herself with the sheet) and moved to his side, unable to fly at the present. Starfire stared down at him, running her fingertips over the side of his face, seeing his mask still in place. She smiled softly at him, removing her hand as his eyes began to flutter open. Hurrying back to her bed she covered up completely once more, drawing her knees to her chest as she thought over what had happened. She was supposed to be going into safe him, not the other way around. She was foolish to get trapped so easily, the others would probably see her as such as well. But instead of a shouting match the moment she was found awake, M'gann came in happily she flew to her side, sitting on her bed and taking her hand in her own. "We were so worried about you; you guys have been out for hours."
"I did not intend to worry anyone. I was simply trying to save Robin..." she then looked over at his sleeping form and sighed, "I did not succeed; instead he has been hurt worse."
"Hey, we all make mistakes Starfire, its okay. None of are mad about what happened." The alien girl tried to comfort the other, they had developed a similar bond because of their alien status and M'gann went through many of the trials of learning human culture. "It takes bravery to fly in to save someone from a burning building. You need to..." she was going to suggest rest when Robin started to come to as well.
The boy wonder rose and held his head, ignoring his nude chest as the sheet pooled around his hips. He grunted, looking about and smiling softly to M'gann and Starfire but then his face turned serious when Aqualad and Bruce came in, both wanting to know what happened. "Why did you run off into the building after the citizens were saved?" Batman asked, his face stern and demanding an explanation.
"Slade..." he growled out, leaning back against the head board.
"What?"
"It's Slade, or Death Stroke I should say. I was following what I thought was another human heart beat but instead I found a tracer..." Robin went on with his explanation about how Slade was the one planning the robberies in order to assess their skills. "He's been playing me like a fool for months, observing like a fucking stalker..." Robin glared as he clenched his fists in the sheets.
"Robin, we're in this together." Aqualad pointed out, "Whatever he has planned, we'll figure it out."
"I already know his plan..." he looked to Starfire, never taking the glare off his face as he then rubbed his temples. "I need air..." he went to get up off the couch but was met by a firm hand on his shoulder, looking up to see Connor forcing him back down.
"You aren't going anywhere until you feel better. Now stay put. We will start the research, now that we have a starting point we can work through the channels. You're in no shape to be racking that brain of yours until you get some real sleep."
"Agreed." The group said, all except Starfire who remained silent on the bed. She was sure she had done something wrong. Robin had never glared at her but he was clearly blaming himself for something and she couldn't help but get the feeling she had something to do with it.
Bruce picked up on the tension and excused the team from the room, he wanted to speak to his son about it but it wasn't the time. He knew the dangers of falling in love as someone in their line of work, but it was too late to give a warning and lecture now. They had to deal with this; he just hoped for the best and left them alone.
A thick silence fell over them, Starfire sitting on her bed, kneeing draw up and holding the blanket around her shoulders. She didn't dare look over at him, worried that she would find that same glare still in place as when he looked at her before. She fiddling with the blankets, trying to figure out something to say but every time she opened her mouth nothing came but more confusion. "Robin I..."
"How are you feeling?" he asked instead, not looking over at her.
"I am okay, I am more concerned for you."
"Why? You're the one that got crushed by a building."
"Yes but..."
"God I am so stupid! If I hadn't fallen for that trap you wouldn't have come running in and gotten hurt."
"You cannot blame yourself."
"Who else is there to blame!" he shouted, turning to look over at her, locking eyes with her for the first time and she saw the hurt shining in them. He sighed and calmed down, taking a few deep breaths before finding his voice again. "I'm sorry Star...I guess I just..." he looked at the floor, "I was so scared, I could see you but I couldn't get to you. He told me on the computer screen that he knew you'd come back in and get me...that he knew the building would cave in. It was meant for me, but you got hurt in my place. I-" he was cut off when he found a pair of arms around him. He blushed when she felt her warm skin against his bare chest, her face in his neck and her trembling shoulders rubbing his chest from time to time as well. "Star?"
"You saved me, just like before." She whispered, "I was scared it was happening to you, I would easily go into battle and protect you with my life just as you do for me. You have always promised to protect me, from the moment you met me. Well it was my turn. But I failed and you were hurt anyway coming to save me like always. Do not blame yourself..." she begged, tightening her hold but keeping her alien strength in mind.
Robin didn't know what to do. He was always taught not to get so close to someone, but he knew he loved her, he knew that without question. But he also knew Death Stroke was going to use it against him. Then again what could he do now? Shove her away, break her and pretend he didn't care and not protect her? Or he could keep her close, closer than before and let this feeling bloom as he fought harder to keep her safe and right in his arms where he felt she was meant to me? He closed his eyes and drew her into his arms, the sheet still separating their lower regions she as sat across his lap and he ran his fingers through her hair. Robin whispered her name gently and held her tightly, choosing the second choice. No more words were spoken for a long while he simply held his galactic beauty in his arms.
He pulled back and stared down at her, one hand holding hers as she leaned closer. They were so close, bodies against each other and lips almost touching. She whispered his name in the sweetest voice, before he swept her lips into a sweet kiss.
To her, kisses were not seen at romantic, they were simply a transfer of knowledge, but this was different. This wasn't like the kiss she had given before. His lips were soft, moving against hers softly as his hand still held hers, the other on her back to draw her closer. Her hands left his and cupped his jaw, breathing in deeply as his tongue peeked out to graze her bottom lip. She sighed into the kiss, opening to him and wrapping her arms around his neck as they lost themselves in each other. Everything disappeared, it was only their lips, their heat, their noises. Robin broke away to breathe, fingers running through her soft locks as he cupped her face and kissed her cheeks, listening as she breathed his name again. "Richard..." why did she have to say it so perfect, it was like that name was made for her and her alone to say. The sweetest music, the most addictive sound. But this was not the place for it to go any further. He saw the look of confusion come over her face but he smiled softly and whispered to her.
"As much as I would like to continue Star, My side is killing me and I know you're in pain." He chuckled as she pouted lightly but simply laid back, bringing her with him as they lay under the blankets of the small bed. He drew her close, they still had under garments on and he tucked the blankets around her front as he spooned against her, glad to just have her in his arms. "Starfire?" he whispered.
"Yes Richard?"
"I will always keep my promise..."
An: I know it's a little short but I hope you guys enjoyed this little installation. Please Review!
