Shattered Diamonds

Summary: After leaving for five years, Robin returns to find many surprises: Not only does Starfire have a kid, but she's engaged! And Beastboy and Raven are getting along? Jinx is a good guy? What's going on!(ROBxSTARxOC)(BBxRAE)(KIDFLASHxJINX).

A/N: THANX 4 THE REVIEWS! I LOVE CAPS LOCK! STARFIRE WILL BE CALLED KORI- KORI ANDERS, ALSO, OKAY:D

Chapter Two

DAUGHTER, DEAREST

Starfire flew toward the tower- her skirt flapping gracefully in the cool wind. Beastboy had called, sounding excited, and told her to come over immediately. But, she noted at the hint of sadness in his voice. She was good enough a friend to notice things like the amount of solemness in his voice. Now, she wondered what had gotten him so happy, and at the same time, sad.

She landed near the door, placed her palm on the detection pad, and entered the tower. Something felt different, and the sense that someone new was here began to gnaw at her bones. She stepped into the main room, and looked around: No one was there.

"Hello?" she called. "Friends, where are you? It is me, Starfire!"

She turned, as a bunch of noise sounded from the hallway to her right. The sight made her heart pound with long forgotten sorrow... Beastboy, Cyborg, and Raven were dragging Robin toward her, while he struggled fruitlessly. His eyes open, a clear blue, and he stopped struggling. The other three looked up, and dropped Robin. Beastboy ran up to her.

"Look, Star! Robin's back! Isn't that great?" he shouted, breaking her eardrums.

"Um..." Robin slurred, staring at her. She couldn't move; her legs were too shaky- so she just stood there, staring at him with the same look: pain.

How long had he been gone? Out of pure, childish anger, she had brushed him out of her mind, fearing that he had forgotten her. It was never in her nature do such a thing to a friend, but the feeling of "love", created a void in heart, which turned into pain. In the end, she went into denial that they had "loved" one another.

"Um, hello, friend Robin..."

"Hey, uh, Starfire... Long time-no see, right?" Starfire smiled, but restrained herself from hugging him, and even kissing him. Calm down. I must not do anything to ruin my engagement. I don't still love Robin... I don't, she thought.

A part of her knew that was untrue.

With a false grin, Starfire spoke up, breaking the silence. "Welcome back! Oh, how I've missed you!"

She flew over to him, and hugged him tightly, and trying to stop the blush from rising to her cheeks. They pulled apart, and stared at one another for awhile, before Raven broke the silence, sensing their awkwardness.

"Maybe we should, I don't know... Celebrate?" She wasn't exactly keen on the "celebration" idea, but she didn't want to see Starfire and Robin breakdown due to mental stress. The rest agreed, and they decided to head for there past favorite: Pizza.

-

Claire Anders sat in her first grade class, arms crossed. She blew a strand of black hair away from her face, and waited for the teacher to call her up for her grade. Every part of her knew it already: An F. She had become rebellious, and thought homework was a way of "torture", to get people to become another zombie of society. It always puzzled her that she had such a stubborn, determined attitude, unlike her mother, Kori Anders. Now only that, but why did she have her mother's last name and not her father's?

"Claire Anders" Mrs.Filler, her teacher, called. Claire sat up, and walked toward the front of the class. Once she was there, she watched as Mrs.Filler searched for her name. Mrs.Filler was a slim woman, with strict features and a strict attitude. So, Claire stared her in the eyes once she gazed back up.

"I'm sorry, but you have an F. Why don't you do your homework? You wouldn't have an F if you did homework. Do your parents know this? Well, it won't matter. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to call them and inform them of your poor grades..."

"You have an F? Wow!" some kid called, earning a burst of laughter. It must have been Webster, a bully. He was probably ease-dropping, waiting for her grade to be called. Instead of getting angry, Claire smirked.

"F for fantastic!" she shouted back. Kids laughed once more, some even nodding with agreement. Mrs.Filler shook her head disapprovingly. "Settle down, settle down. And Wolf, you will be getting one negative for the day..."

Claire rolled her turquoise eyes. It's not like her grades mattered. She planned on becoming a Teen Titan, just like her mother, who had the ability to fly, and shoot green energy blasts from her eyes and hands. Claire, so far, could produce flares of red energy around her hands, but nothing else – not even throw them! It frustrated her. Something inside her wanted to fight – fight crime.

And she never understood where this need came from.

... After class was over, Claire walked toward the lunch tables as kids crowded the black top. She rubbed her stomach, trying to ease its low rumbling and growling.

"Hey Claire", someone said from behind her. She turned sharply. Webster stood behind her, his hairy, chubby arms crossed. He had curly blonde hair that spiraled down to his shoulders, and freckles were scattered across his nose. What bothered and intimidated her was his dark, mocking eyes. She wondered how he became so corrupt at such a young age. Then she noticed how blatantly angry he was. Did he honestly believe that it was her fault he got a negative? The more negatives a student got, the more his or her grade lowered – yep... That's how Mrs.Filler is like. We're in first grade, jeez, she thought wondering why her teacher was so strict.

"What?" she asked, crossing her arms and straightening her back.

"You better not get me into anymore trouble", he warned, taking a daring step forward.

She shook her head.

"Would you really hit a girl?" she sighed. How could anyone be so cruel?

He smirked. "Well, my dad used to do it to those Teen Titans-"

"Your dad?" she questioned, wondering if he was one of her mother's old enemies. "Who was he?"

"Like I would tell you."

He walked past her, shoving her hard, causing her to stumble and right at that moment, his friend stuck out his foot, causing her to fall on her back, earning a loud laugh from Webster. Without even thinking, she placed her palms on the ground, and threw herself back to her feet. She never remembered being able to do that so swiftly. Brushing it off, she glared angrily at him, eyes full of malice.

"Wow, you're so tough. You can pick on little girls", she taunted.

Webster and his two friends just laughed some more, and continued toward the lunch tables. She clenched her fists, and then sighed. To bad she was also a bit passive, like her mother. But, a smirk formed on her face. She was also determined. Running behind him, she kicked the back of his legs hard enough to make him fall to his knees. His "fiends" did nothing but watch, eyes apprehensive.

"You're going to pay for that", he spat. A few kids had stopped to watch, and soon enough, half of the black top had formed a circle around the two of them, watching with such fiery need. People sure do love violence.

"Oh, really," Claire taunted. Webster clenched his fists, and charged forward...

-

Beastboy, Raven, Cyborg, Robin, and Starfire sat at the table, laughing boomingly. A few boxes of pizza were stacked on one another – one of them containing a pizza topped with onions, mustard, apple slices, and whipped cream.

"Man, it's so great to have you back!" Cyborg exclaimed. Robin smiled, and leaned back against the chair. Happiness overwhelmed him. He hadn't felt so cheery, before. It made him glad to be back with his friends.

"So, Starfire? What have you been up to?" Robin asked. He wanted to find out more about her- what she has done, where she has been, how her...daughter...was like. Starfire smiled.

"I now go by Kori Anders, at least, when I am at work. I've got a 'job' as a librarian-"

"A librarian? Why?" he asked, wondering why she would choose to be a librarian. She merely smiled. " Because I enjoy reading these 'books' about you earthlings, and especially the books on Earth. I have learned many new things about this planet."

Robin smiled back. She always did enjoy reading. "Sorry, had to ask. You can continue..."

"And I have become..." she hesitated.

Robin nodded. "I don't' mind..."

Of course I do…

She nodded. "I have become engaged with an earth man. His name is Jason Smith, and he works at the bank. I also had a daughter. Oh, how I love her. She's in the first grade, and is one of the most glorious things I have!"

Robin turned away. She had gotten pregnant at such a young age – near the time of his departure. He felt suddenly guilty. She had probably become depressed, and did some drastic measures; finding comfort in someone else.

He turned back to her.

"Well, congrates", he said. Before they could talk some more, a cell phone went off.

"My apologies" Starfire said, and rummaged through her purse before pulling out a pink phone and holding it delicately to her ear. Her face became pale, and her mouth fell open. After a while of talking, she hung up, and looked up at them.

"My daughter has gotten into a fight..."

"A fight? Sweet-" Raven slapped Beastboy in the back of the head before he could continue.

"Don't worry Star, she's okay."

"It's not her I am worried about," Starfire murmured. "I have to go." She sat up, and started toward the exit.

"Wait. We'll go with you," Raven said. They each nodded, and got up. She's not worried about her daughter? Robin thought. By the sound of her voice, she seemed more concerned about the other person. Maybe her daughter had some "abilities".

-

"I can't believe you", Starfire scolded at her daughter.

They had arrived at the school and were now standing in the office, where Claire and Webster sat. Claire looked perfectly happy, and unharmed, while Webster had a few bruises, and a hurt look- broken ego. Beastboy and Cyborg had stayed near the T-car, while Raven and Robin opted to go. Actually, Raven forced Beastboy to stay, who really wanted to see the beat up kid. She said he was just going to be an immature child, which was probably true.

"I'm sorry, mom, but he started it!" she yelled, pointing accusingly at Webster, who scowled.

"Please, stay settled", the principal said. "We are still waiting for young Webster's mother..."

At that moment, the door slammed open, and a woman stepped in. She was very slim, and her blonde hair reached her boney shoulders, and her blue eyes were intense. Robin couldn't help but remember seeing someone with the same looks. Then it dawned on him...

Kitten.

She hadn't noticed him, and immediately marched toward Webster, her son. "Did you get into another fight? How many times have I told you, if you're going to fight, make sure you have a chance!"

Raven cocked an eyebrow, while Claire snickered. He turned toward Starfire, and saw the same look of confusion. She obviously recognized this young woman as Kitten, also.

"Um, excuse me? Ma'm?" the principal asked. Kitten turned sharply.

"What?"

"It seems, by what the other witnesses have told me, that Claire Anders started the fight, but your son is what provoked her. He shoved her."

There was a long pause, before Kitten spoke up. "Sooooo…?"

The principal glanced at them for second, puzzled, and then continued. "So, I will have to take action. He and Claire will serve an hour of detention next thing tomorrow, after school."

"An hour?" Claire said, eyes widening. "For a little fight? Look at him, he isn't hurt that bad..."

"Yeah, an hour?" Kitten agreed. "It was only a fight. Get over it."

"I'm sorry, but-"

"Whatever", she scoffed, and turned. Only then did she notice that it was Robin, and her eyes widened. "Robbie-poo?"

He cringed at his "nickname", and nodded, slightly backing away. She smirked, and turned to Starfire, then Claire. "Is that your daughter? She has to be, I mean... Just, whoa..."

Robin shook his head. "It's not my daughter, it's Starfire's."

"Oh, but... She looks like you", she said, staring at Claire, then at Robin. "The black hair-"

"My fiancé's hair is black," Starfire spoke up.

Kitten raised an eyebrow. "Fiancé? So you guys aren't... You broke up?"

Robin turned away once more, and nodded. " Sort of..."

"Awesome!" Kitten yelled, then shut her mouth at Starfire's heated gaze, and clenched jaw. "I mean – So sad..."

She turned toward Webster. "Come on", she motioned. He nodded, gave Claire one last menacing glance, and followed after his mother.

"See ya" she whispered to Robin, and daringly brushed hand against his chest. He shivered uncomfortably. Starfire clenched her hands, and glared at Kitten, her emotions raw with jealously at Kitten's flirting toward Robin. Trying to steal my boyfriend- Wait, he's not my boyfriend! He's not! I don't like him anymore than a best friend! Yeah, that's right..., she thought. Raven stared at her, and Starfire knew she felt her emotions. She blushed, and turned back toward her daughter.

"You are in serious trouble when we get home", she warned. Claire cast her eyes down, and huffed.

Starfire looked at Raven and Robin. "Come on, we can go."

They nodded, and followed after her. As they were walking through the halls, Claire looked up at Robin. "Who are you?" she asked.

Robin stared down at her, and smiled. "I'm Robin, you're mom's friend."

Claire rolled her eyes. "Not to my mom – judging by the way she stares at you."

"No, she doesn't-" he started to protest, but Claire just smirked, and ran after her mother. What kind of kid is that observant? he wondered, staring after her retreating back.

She certainly was a trouble-maker. Maybe Starfire still had feelings for him? He was startled, when Raven spoke up.

"Don't even think about it."