A Lost Love

Chapter 3: A Familiar Face

Starfire woke up two days later to find herself in the medical room. "What is going on?" She asked herself, feeling a pounding headache come on. Cyborg came into the room.

"Hey Star! How are you doing?" He asked her, grinning.

"I am most confused. Why am I in here?"

Cyborg's smile faded. "You went hysterical. You ran away. We had to get you in here to make sure there was nothing wrong with you. You didn't sleep very well at first, so we hooked you up to an IV to make sure you were okay. I hope you don't mind." He answered solemnly.

"I…I did?"

"We're thinking it's because of Robin's death."

Starfire suddenly remembered. "But he is not dead! I saw him!" She sat up quickly.

"Calm down, Starfire. You didn't see Robin. I know you don't like to admit it, but he's dead. It wasn't your fault either. And having to watch it… Robin shouldn't have put you through that." Cyborg turned away.

"But… It was him." Tears welled up in Starfire eyes. "It must have been."

Raven came in, as well as Beast Boy.

"Starfire, we know this has been a hard time for you. That's why we've decided to take a break, and return to Tamaran for a little while." Raven said.

"Do I have no say in this?" Starfire's voice rose in anger.

"If you really don't want to Starfire, we don't have to go." Beast Boy answered.

"We're only trying to do what's best for you. These past few days, you've just gone crazy. And I hated invading you like that Star. I don't want to ever have to go into your mind without your permission again." Raven said.

A few tears rolled down Starfire's face. "I suppose… You are right. I am sorry for getting angry at you friends. You were merely looking out for me. And I would like a trip to Tamaran to see everyone again. I do miss my G'Norfka." Her face brightened up.

The others smiled. "We just miss the happy Star we knew a few months ago." Cyborg said.

"Well, when shall we leave?" Starfire asked happily.

"We still need to contact Tamaran to tell them we're coming. But a few days should do it."

"Wonderful! I hope to be in good condition by then. Was I a nuisance while I was sleeping?"

"There was only one crime miraculously, and by a few amateurs trying to rob a jewelry store. Only Beast Boy and I could go, but it was easy. That was it." Raven said.

"Oh, I am sorry I troubled you."

"It was no trouble at all Star." Cyborg put in. They began leaving Starfire alone for a while when just before they left she called out to them.

"Oh, my I have something? I feel the aching of the head."

Cyborg handed her a Tylenol and some water. "Try to get some rest." He said softly. Then he turned out the lights and left.

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Starfire left the infirmary the next day. "Friends! When shall we be leaving?" She called.

"We haven't gotten a reply yet. But it might take a while for them to receive the transmission." Raven said hurriedly after seeing a worried look on Star's face.

"Well, perhaps I should prepare for this trip." She began walking to her room, but turned around. "Raven! Would you like to go to the mall of shopping with me? I wish to show the Tamaranians the Earthly fashions!"

"Um, I'm okay, thanks anyway." Raven replied rapidly.

"Very well. I shall go on my own. I will be back no later than 5."

"Bye Star. Have a good time!" Beast Boy waved.

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"Hmmm, I have gone nearly everywhere in the mall already. And it's only been half an hour." Starfire moaned. "Oh! I have not been there!" She floated over to a store that sold both girls and guys clothing for teens. She went through any rack she saw, even if it was guys clothes. Until she bumped into someone while she was caught up in the excitement.

"I apologize." She mumbled, looking down. "That was most embarrassing.

"That's okay, Starfire."

She looked up. "Robin!"

He jumped out of the way before her bone crushing hug could reach him. "I'm sorry, but I'm not Robin."

Starfire scrutinized him. "Oh. I am sorry, you are the one who I thought was Robin a few days ago as well." She blushed. "You look so much like him, I always mistake you for him. I suppose I am not used to him being gone now." She sniffed. "Gone for good." She blinked back the tears before they could begin flowing once more. "I'm sure you think I'm crazy." She tried to laugh. But then her face changed. "Maybe I am…" She faded off.

He winced at this. "No, you're not crazy. I know your not."

"Well, if I am, the rest I will be taking will soon change that." She smiled.

"Rest?"

"Yes! The Titans and I are taking a vacation to Tamaran. It should be most glorious!"

He smiled. "The name is Richard by the way."

"O yes. I forgot to ask your name." Starfire giggled. "I poured my emotions onto you, and I don't even know your name. Well, I do now."

"When are you leaving for Tamaran?"

"We are not sure yet. There hasn't been a reply to our transmission message. But soon I hope. I am buying many clothes to show to my people, they will think your fashions are most strange!"

"Yes, I'm sure they will. How is your K'Norfka doing as the Grand Ruler? Do you know?" Richard asked.

"Oh, he is doing wonderfully! The Tamaranians love him so… Wait, how do you know about my K'Norfka?" She eyed him.

"Um…er…The press of course! You know how they find out everything!" He answered nervously.

"Yes, the press does seem to find out everything."

"Look, a sale!" Richard cried out to get off topic.

Starfire ran in the direction he was pointing, dragging Richard along wither. "You enjoy the shopping as well, yes?" She began searching the racks at unimaginable speeds.

"Occasionally. I try not to come here too much."

Starfire pulled out more articles of clothing, then looked at her heaps of bags on the floor already, and the pile in her arms. "Perhaps this is too much…… Nonsense!!" She said. "There is never too much to buy!" She scoffed at her previous words of buying too many clothes.

"Well, I'll leave you alone then to your shopping." Richard began backing away.

"No! Please stay. I am done here. I need to pay is all. I am most thirsty, and perhaps we could go buy a drink together…"

"I don't think so, sorry. "He smiled sadly.

"But, why not?"

He turned away. "You don't want to get close to me. I'd only hurt you." He walked out of the store.

"How rude." Starfire managed to say. She then went to make her purchases, thinking about what he said.

"I'd only hurt you."

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A/N: Hello again!! Well, that was interesting. Hopefully you haven't figured out where I'm headed with this, but with my bad luck, you figured that out in the first chapter. Well, tell me what you thought! I was very happy with the amount of reviews I got last time, so please review again, it really helped. So, while we're on the topic…

There was some concern about how Starfire was treated in the previous chapter. I made it that way so that she did look crazy, and so that it seemed like they had to drag her away because she was going insane. I know she didn't exactly have a choice, but isn't that how it is with people like that? And I'm sorry to say, that I won't stop writing like that. Well, I don't think there'll be anything else like that in this fic, but oh well. I think I should also say sorry about how badly I am doing of keeping Beast Boy in this fic. It just doesn't really suit him being as serious as the others, so it's been kind of hard for me to really write about him.

Ok, that's all I have to say. Review please!!! If you do, I'll love you forever!!!

The White Tsubasa