Chapter 2

This Isn't The End

Even if he said something that would change their relationship in a good way, Starfire knew that they couldn't be together.

"Actually Star, there's something I want to tell you… I love you Starfire."

"I love you as well Robin, very much… but we cannot be together."

"…Why can't we be together? I mean, we love each other so what's the problem?"

"The problem are the Gordanians Robin. I received a transmission from them a three days ago claiming that if I didn't surrender to them, then they would destroy Tamaran and Earth."

"Yes, they gave me four days to decide on what I would do making today my final full day with you and our friends." Starfire honestly hated that she waited until the last moment to tell anyone but she hoped that she could leave without saying goodbyes. Starfire believed that it would be easier just to leave without telling them. But she didn't know that this would only make matters worse.

As much as Robin wanted to yell at her demanding to know why she didn't tell them sooner, he couldn't. He couldn't bring it in his heart to do that, especially since he now knew that this would be that last day he could be with her. But he then thought of an idea to not let Starfire go, not without a fight.

"…If this is your last day here then I am going to take you to the best date of your life." Robin was happy to see that Starfire had finally put a smile of her face as she nodded in agreement. Without another word, Robin took her hand in his and they walked back to the Tower where heartbreaking news was going to come out.

Don't think this is the end Starfire. I won't let them take you. I just got you and I am not letting you go so easily. You are worth fighting for and I'm going to make sure you know.

"You're leaving?!" Beastboy was hoping that this was all a joke. A simple, cruel, practical joke.

"I am. I am sorry I did not tell you all before but I could not bring myself to say goodbye." Starfire covered a hand over her mouth, shut her eyes, and turned her head away from her friends to prevent causing any tears to spill out.

"Man are you serious? They can't be taking you away!" Cyborg couldn't handle the anger and sadness that was swelling up in his heart. The fact that the cruel creatures were going to take his (almost) little sister away from him was too much to bear.

"Unfortunately friends, I am serious. And it is for the best, would you rather I leave and two worlds remain intact or stay and destroy your home?" As much as they all hated to admit it, she had a point. It was just hard to say goodbye.

"Starfire, listen to me. This is your home too, whether you believe it or not, there are people here who love you and won't let you go." This was the first time Raven had actually shown emotions while in control of her emotions. She would only show her feelings when something with her team, otherwise known as her family, happened.

Starfire had tears welled up in her eyes and she could feel them threating to touch her face and fall to the ground. Before she knew it, a pair of arms wrapped around her and more started to join in. Starfire looked to see what was happening and she witnessed Robin being the one who was in front of her and holding her the closest. Then Beastboy was hugging her back and Raven had awkwardly joined in. As soon as she knew who was holding her, Starfire felt her feet stop touching the ground which was odd for her. She wasn't happy and she didn't force herself to fly, she looked around once more and saw that Cyborg had joined the group hug and was picking everyone up. This brought a genuine smile to the alien's face and she couldn't help to laugh along with the other Titans. Even Raven couldn't help but smile.

Who knows how long they were in the air but it seemed too short to Robin. He liked holding Starfire and being near her. Unfortunately, he knew that even the half-human half-robot had his limits. As soon as they hit the ground once more, Robin could feel everyone releasing their grip on Starfire and he didn't want to just yet. He knew the moment was over when he heard Beastboy cough as a way to remind Robin that they weren't alone. The Boy Wonder could feel the heat rising to his cheeks as he let go of Starfire.

Facing her, he decided to act like nothing happened, for now. At least until they were on their date, alone.

"Listen, we're all upset that you have to go but if you really feel like you have to go, then we'll respect that. But I want to remind you that we'll miss you. Who knows, maybe the Gordanians have visiting hours. Ow! Raven!" Beastboy started rubbing the back of his head thanks to Raven. Suddenly occurring what he said, he managed to mutter an apology to Starfire. What surprised him the most was that the alien smiled and gave a light laugh. Everyone turned towards her confused that she would be laughing at a time like this.

"Thank you friend Beastboy and although I admire you considering the side of brightness, I do not believe they have the visiting hours." Starfire then pulled the astonished Beastboy into a tight hug and released him after a he told her he wasn't able to breathe. She suppressed a giggle and looked at her friends, more at Robin than anyone else.

Robin took the hint and decided to be the one to break the ice.

"I'm sorry to interrupt but Starfire and I have to get going now." Without another word, Robin held out his arm which Starfire took gladly. The reaction of the Titans was a mixture of shock, happiness, and anger from Raven. She muttered a small "excuse me" to Starfire and pulled Robin aside. Giving a look towards the two boys to distract Starfire, she turned towards Robin.

"You're really going on a date with her?" Raven hissed through her teeth.

"Yeah, so?" Robin was filled with confusion at the point Raven was trying to make.

"You had years to ask Starfire out and you decide to go on the day before she leaves?" It took Raven a lot to not yell and cause chaos at the Tower.

"I was going to tell her how I felt about her anyway and it's not like I knew what was going to happen." Robin started to talk in a loud whisper.

"I guess but you better make this the best date of her life." Raven had a lot more to say but she knew that if she continued to talk, then precious time for the new couple would be wasted. She didn't want that, especially on Starfire's last day here.

"I intend to." Robin gave a cocky smile and was about to walk away when Raven grabbed his arm one last time.

"I just want to know one more thing. Are you really going to let Starfire go?" The empath felt a small amount of fear course through her body at the possibility that the Boy Wonder might let Starfire go.

Robin let out a small chuckle and looked at Raven one last time before he left. "What do you think?" Without another reassurement, Robin left to join the other's conversation leaving a small, confident smile on Raven's face.

"Ready to go?" Robin asked Starfire, eager to make this the princess's best date of her life.

"Mhm. I shall see you when I return friends." Starfire gave the rest of the team one last smile and turned towards Robin, waiting for his lead.

Once again, Robin held out his arm which Starfire took and they walked out of the common room together. When they left, Beastboy turned towards the two remaining Titans and asked them an important question.

"Do you guys think that Robin will let Starfire go that easily?" Beastboy knew the answer but wanted to make sure himself.

"I think we all know the answer to that question BB." Cyborg crossed his arms over his robotic chest and gave Beastboy a reassuring smile.

Raven looked towards the door and knew this wasn't the end. Turning back towards the two teenagers, she gave a smile and said, "Of course he won't."

Did you actually think that I was going to make Raven like Robin? No no, this is a Robstar fanfic. You don't have to worry about any other people getting in the way of their relationship, just action. I would like to apologize because I don't think I put my all in this chapter. It was so long since I updated this story and I wanted to post this chapter up already. I just don't think that I'm really into this story as I am with the others I have but I will continue, I'm just saying that it might be suspended in the future. I plan on finishing this story and I promise you I won't abandon it. Please review, follow, fav, and all that other good stuff! I don't own anything but Warner Bros. and DC Comics do!

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