Chapter

She had had the same nightmare numerous times. After which all she could do was replay the following hours.

Why? Why would Robin leave the Tower without his friends? She remembered asking the others when she woke up. At first they had no idea what she was talking about but then the monitor had started flashing. The four gathered to look at the screen as it reported that an explosion had occurred across town. Cyborg and Raven went down to investigate the incident and even though Starfire and pleaded and begged to go with them they had not let her, fearing she might collapse from heartache. They had been right. When they returned with some of Robin personal belonging it sent her into shock.

Why? Why Robin? Did you not feel loved, cared for? Did I hurt you?

She replayed these questions continually in her mind after the explosion. It had never set right with her, loosing Robin. Even 10 years later, she was unable to bear the thought that he was truly gone. The Titans did everything they could to stay together, but without a true leader things fell apart.

Cyborg, now known as Victor, went on to own a small business dealing with electronics; he slept in the apartment above the store. Beast Boy, or Gar, joined a local bar as a comedian and roomed with Cyborg place where they continued indulging in video games, like the old days. Raven, or Rachel, was either in the library reading or in the Art Studio. Starfire, now Kori, liked to spend most of her time volunteering at community centers and homeless shelters-for both pets and people. She had even taken up dancing, specifically ballet. Somehow dancing helped her let loose all of her emotions. Each Titan had changed their name to hide their identity, just in case they were ever needed again.

Thankfully they had all kept in touch and normally planned a movie night one or twice a month, for old time's sake.

As Kori walked toward the homeless shelter a new feeling arose in her, something she hadn't felt in years……an edge. The only time she only had this feeling was during her years as a Teen Titan.

No, Star. It's just wishful thinking. The Titans are history and Robin…is gone. Tears started forming in her emerald eyes. Oh, how she missed him. It took her awhile to realize that she had loved him, more than she would ever love anyone else. Once she had told Cyborg about how she felt, and he had just smiled.

"Yea, I know" he had said, "and Robin probably loved you. He protected you more than anybody else."

"True, but, then, why would he go into battle without his friends by his?"

"I don't know Kor."

For whatever reason, this never satisfied Kori. She found that these haunting thoughts were what occupied her mind as she went to work, especially today. The day, in itself, ran like a normal day: breakfast at the Homeless Center, lunch with Rachel, play time at the Animal Shelter, the dinner and the Community Center. She finished her day with a night class at the Dance Studio. After the class she stayed, rehearsing her new routine to. It was her walk home that made her on guard. She had been approached by odd people over the years, but tonight it felt as if someone was watching her every move. Actually, now that she thought about it she felt as though someone had been watching her all day.

Upon arriving at her apartment, she quickly locked the doors and turned on all the lights. She then went to the window that looked out across the bay. In the distance, she could see the remains of Titan Tower. The Dark Knight had never torn in down, in hopes that one day others might stand up to the opportunity to fight for truth and justice. Kori had always appreciated this gesture. Looking back at the tower made her feel safe. Being in the tower was even stress relieving, especially sitting on top looking at the stars and watching the sunset, a pastime that had never left her.

Knowing the television held no entertainment that evening and feeling the exhaustion in her body, Kori took a warm bath and went to sleep.

The dark figure had watched her all day.

"She's a busy girl. Still a late night visit wouldn't be bad."

Jumping down the roof top of the apartment building onto Starfire's porch, the figure carefully unlocked and opened the glass door. Starfire made a small motion in her bed, feeling the insignificant chill of the cold wind. Careful not to wake or disturb her, the figure carefully made its way to the bedside.

"This little thing should bring the 4 Titans together."

Staring at the beauty before it the figure quickly and quietly slipped something into her hand brushing her face with a hand.

Kori awoke with a jolt. Everything seemed to be in order in her room. She started to touch her face, but instead of feeling the softness of her palm she felt the roughness of a somewhat distant material: rough on the outside and soft on the inside.

Surely, it cannot be.

Looking down, she inevitably saw the object that brought back so much joy, yet so much sorrow.