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A Story Behind Every Art (A.S.B.E.A.) based on pictures I found on deviantart. I do not own any of the following arts in this story, unless I claim them. Anyways I will provide images for each part here. This is a 4 part story, but it is unrelated with any other story of this project. Enjoy! :D
Genre: Romance
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WAYNE MANOR
October 6, 1:30 EST
"Got everything?" Robin asked once he had finished explaining his plan. The girl reconsidered the idea, but she still felt uncomfortable about it. "Don't worry, I won't let them take you away even if they had a chance," Robin promised when he sensed the girl's stiff body.
"It sounds very risky…" she commented.
"It is, but it'll work, Starfire," Robin assured. The boy wonder pulled his left arm in front of him and activated his holographic computer. "According to your estimated distance from here to Tamaran and your speed, it would take you approximately three hours to get home, which means, we have only four to seven hours to fix this before the deadline."
"Uh, Robin, do you not mean ten hours before the deadline?" Starfire corrected.
"That's right, but given the situation that you have to travel, you may reach your planet by the time it's too late," Robin explained.
Starfire nodded, seeing his point.
"Batman always said it was better to be there three hours early than being too late."
"I see. Well then I believe that it is best we do not split up," Starfire suggested.
"Oh?" Robin asked.
"They are still under the Gordanians' control."
"I thought they lost control when I destroyed their staffs," Robin said.
"That is what they want you to believe," Starfire explained. "When my k'norfka destroyed the staff, they believe that they had destroyed the mechanical device, but they had not. Unfortunately we do not know how to destroy the control."
"But you destroyed it… how?"
"I must convert my powers into an energy field in which it would search of the probe inside me, but it requires complete concentration," Starfire said.
"If not...?"
"I am unsure… but it may be far more dangerous for those who do not have my anatomy. I had temporarily shocked myself, for I had not known how to control my power back then."
"Have you practiced it since then?" Robin asked.
"I have not. For my people have not been attacked by the Gordanians since then," Starfire admitted.
"It sounds very risky," Robin mused, "but it may be our only hope if we can't find the machine that controls those bugs." Robin glared at a wall while his hand rubbed his chin.
"Indeed. It is most difficult when they are conscious for they may struggle against my power," Starfire added.
"We'll get them somehow…" Robin said, "for now let's set up for Plan A."
Starfire appeared uncomfortable again, this time Robin didn't hesitate to pull her into a warm embrace. "I swear to you, I won't let them have you without a fight."
Starfire was taken aback by the sweet gesture, yet she returned the hug. Starfire felt several new emotions erupt from with her, feelings she never knew had ever existed. It was a weird bubbly feeling from her stomach which she excused as her digestive system's completion. Also the erratic beating of her heart was considered as from fear. She did not recognize these feelings, but considered them as any ordinary nervous expressions. She had no idea what these feelings have in store for her in the near future.
"Now let's get some rest," Robin suggested.
Friday, October 6, 12:45 pm.Robin's watch read. Robin disguised himself with his normal-everyday attired, a dark pair of shades, and spiky ebony locks. He knew that if he had appeared as Robin, the Gordanians would attack him without a second thought.
Robin handed Starfire his new and improved arm cuffs that encased her hands to mid-arm. It prevented her from using her starbolts as well as shocked her if ever she attempted to fly. He had only used it once, back at headquarters.
~~~~~~~~~Flash back~~~~~~~~~~~
Robin worked hastily over his new arm cuffs. He had already explained to Starfire its features as well as its consequences.
"You may proceed," she willingly gave her arms to him.
"You will get shocked, Star," Robin said hesitantly.
"Believe me, I have experienced far worse," she replied.
Robin cringed at the thought, but proceeded to bind her arms together. He stood several feet away from her and watched as she struggled. Her eyes glowed green from using her powers but it did no use. Then she attempted to fly. Anyone with sharp eye sights could see an electric blue radiate from her body as she fell back down like a fly that touched a zapper.
Starfire was on her knees, exhausted. She was surprised that the young teen could create such a high technological cuffs.
Robin approached the girl, causing her to jump back from his actions. "Sorry," Robin apologized while rubbing the nape of his neck, "didn't mean to scare ya."
Starfire giggled at her own actions, "Do not worry, I was merely being foolish. I must say, this is quite a high advance technology. If the Gordanians –how you say—grab a hold of this technology, they would be undefeatable."
"Then it's a good thing that I'm on your side," the boy wonder smirked.
Starfire bit her cheeks to hold in her big grin, but it did no good to hide the small smile playing on her lips.
"Well, to be completely honest it's not even finished yet."
"How so?"
"Well for starters, it doesn't drain your strength."
~~~~~~~~~End Flash back~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"How do we find them?" the spiky, ebony haired boy asked.
"We must grasp their attention," Starfire said.
"Like a good show?" he smiled, while assisting her on his motorcycle.
"I suppose that is a good term to call it," she replied, taking his hand and hopping behind him.
"Hold on tight," Robin revved the engines twice before taking off and heading back to Gotham City.
GOTHAM CITY
October 6, 13:15 EST
Starfire's glowing eyes were the first thing Robin met after clasping her arms in front of her. He glared at her through his dark shades and she hissed back at him with her Tamaranean tongue.
"Klorbag varblernelk!" she screamed while she swung her arms about. She was helpless in her bounds, just as he had planned, making her capture easy. She tried to fly away but fell within seconds, her entire frame shaking painfully from the shock. Robin glared at the alien, disgust clearly evident on his face.
Sure enough, several Gordanians appeared at the scene of the crime. They were surprise to discover that a mere human was able to capture a powerful alien.
"Is she yours?" the boy asked without taking his eyes off the exhausted Tamaranean.
"She is an escaped prisoner," one of them answered. "We will take it from here."
"I don't think so," Robin folded his arms over his chest, "I captured her single handedly, don't I earn anything from that?"
"Foolish human! You are ignorant of what she is capable of possessing!" another Gordanian yelled.
"If I didn't then explain how I had captured her easily while you can't," he retorted.
They glanced at one another before the Gordanian huffed haughtily. "What do you request?"
"I'll escort her to your ship," Robin said.
"We do not need a mere earthling to escort a Troq aboard the ship," he scoffed. But one of the aliens nudged him on the side and whispered something to his teammate's ear. He groaned and the other waved his hand over as if motioning him to follow.
Robin walked over to the fatigue alien princess and roughly pulled her up and pushed her forward to follow. She glared at him with utter hatred… and a hint of sadness.
GOTHAM CITY WAREHOUSE
October 6, 14:05 EST
The ship was parked by an abandoned factory building. The gigantic particle weapon that they had threatened to use was twice the size of Wayne Manor.
Underneath the ship, a square outline glowed white before slowly collapsing one end down. The other Gordanians shared surprised looks when they spotted Robin and the captured Starfire. They stared after them as they passed by and led them to the prison. Robin carefully observed the areas he passed and mentally created a map inside his head.
Once they reached the prison chamber, the Gordanians turned to them. "We will take her from here."
Robin shared a look with Starfire before pushing her forward to the Gordanian. Several events followed after that short exchange.
Starfire's eye flashed green as she swung her arms from right to left as if it were a baseball bat. With no time to react, the Gordanian was hit and thrown to the opposite side of the room.
Meanwhile, Robin popped out several batarangs and thrust them with a flick of his wrist. The batarangs easily sliced the staffs, giving him an easy advantage to fight them off.
Starfire smashed her arms about with every Gordanian she could get. Finally when both had finished defeating the Gordanian within the chamber, they gathered them by a corner and tied them together.
"Nice acting back there," Robin complimented, "you should really consider being an actress." He dragged another unconscious alien to the corner of the chamber.
Starfire smirked slyly, "You have also nice acting skills."
Robin smirked before opening his watch and created a map.
"How am I suppose to free myself from this contraption?" she asked after several seconds.
"It's not designed to be indestructible, Star," Robin replied, "I didn't have the materials for that back at headquarters. You can just smash it at another and it'll break off.
Starfire didn't hesitate to summon her alien strength and lifted her arms above her head. With a cry, she brought down her arms and broke free, followed by blasting a starbolt to destroy the bounds.
"Now let's get out of here before more giant geckos show up," Robin said.
"Where shall we go?"
"Engine room, we should shut it down first. Problem is, I don't know where it is," Robin replied.
"I believe I know where it is located," she said.
"Lead the way."
Starfire grabbed him around the waist and lifted both of their bodies into the air and into the engine room. Beneath them, several Gordanians hurriedly headed to the prison chamber which unfortunately locked them in.
Once there, Robin hacked the security system easily. "Alright, I got barriers down, but I can't find the mainframe that controls those bugs!"
Suddenly Robin was lifted off the ground by his cape. Robin squirmed and kicked about, hoping to be released from the alien's grip. "Of course not, pitiful human. Those so called bug you call are high advanced technology that only I, the leader, Trogar can control," the Gordanian announced. This Gordanian was far different from the average Gordanians they faced. He was a couple feet taller than most of the Gordanians and wore a gold tunic rather than the average bronze tunic they've seen. His staff was also gold. Lastly he had three fingers with deadly sharp claws pinching Robin's cape.
"Leave. Him. Alone." Starfire growled.
The leader's eyes flickered between the boy and the girl and back. Then a huge grin formed on his face. "Well, this is truly a surprise. A Tamaranean princess is willing to defend this pitiful human!" he guffawed. "And you say you're a true soldier! Why, he is not even your race. He is the far below, a weakling!"
"I said, drop him," Starfire commanded venomously.
"Of course," he said lightly and dropped the boy. Robin turned around to observe three small punctured holes on his cape. "You two are the perfect pair of Troqs."
Starfire's hand glowed green as she flew forward and punched him with her lit hands. The Gordanian flew backwards, and hit the wall, leaving a huge dent. He fell face first to the ground followed by staggering up on one knee and broke into a fit of laughter.
"I believe fighting is not considered humorous," she said harshly. "And you were given the title of Captain?" she mocked. Trogar instantly stopped laughing and his eyes shifted into thin slits towards the Tamaranean Princess.
Robin was surprised by Starfire's mild behavior. It was as if he was meeting the girl from the beginning again- her mask. He felt sorry for the alien who was taunting her. He was just glad he wasn't the one she was fighting. He jumped over to Starfire's side immediately in a fighting stance.
Starfire glanced at Robin beside her. He flashed a small grin to her, "I intend to keep my promises."
She nodded back, her face stern but on the inside she was smiling.
"Let us finish this," she announced.
Robin picked at his utility belt's pocket and scattered several smoke bombs in front of the Gordanian's feet. He furiously slashed the smoke as if to help clear the view.
While he was occupied, Robin ran behind him and did an aerial kick, followed by landing on the floor with his hands as leverage so he could bounce off. Starfire came in after him; several balls of starbolts slashed him at his back. Angered, the alien turned around and extended his nails, pinning Starfire to the wall. Two nails under her arms and one in a small crevice between her legs. When the smoke cleared, Starfire gasped when she saw her situation.
"Have you forgotten that these deadly nails could kill you with one twitch?" Trogar mocked the surprised girl.
"Have you forgotten that I'm here to prevent that?" With a battle cry, Robin ran and flipped forward to gather enough momentum followed by sticking one leg out and connected it to the Gordanian's head.
Trogar stumbled backwards, groaning from the throbbing pain. Robin took this chance to pull out a batarang and slice the Gordanian's nails. Moments later, the batarang had cracked from three different areas.
He ran over to catch the surprised girl who fell from the wall. "Star, you okay?"
That seemed to snap her out of a trance. "I believe so," she replied. "His attack has caught me by surprise."
"Same here. I'm just glad that I'm not that batarang," Robin joked.
"Agreed."
A groan from the opposite room brought them back to their situations. The two teenagers positioned themselves in their attack stance, ready to pounce when he moved, but nothing came. Trogar continued to groan from the pain in his head. Robin used this opportunity to grab a hold of him and begin his interrogations.
"Now, tell me how to free my friends from your control," he shook roughly.
"Foolish human…" Trogar choked, "you will…never…know."
Starfire realized Trogar's nails sharpened like daggers before shooting out at the boy wonder.
"Robin!" Starfire screamed as she pushed him out of the way.
Robin flew forward, landing on his arms first before turning around and asking Starfire what was going on. His heart literally stopped when he saw the sight before him.
Starfire had her left hand gripping the three claws in a fist while the other three claws sliced several features on the right side of her body. A thin cut on her cheek, a wide cut on her arm, and one on her right thigh. She was bleeding and obviously in pain, but her eyes showed a different story. They were fierce and determined that sent weird shudders crawl down the Gordanian's spine.
Her hands glowed green, followed by the sound of breaking glass. Both Robin and Trogar suddenly realized that she had not only broken Trogar's claws, but also melted it to the point that he is unable to have access to use his abilities again.
Trogar fell backwards form shock and fear, his body evidently shaking.
"Who is the Troq now?" she hissed. She had one hand on his tunic while the other glowing and pulled back to deliver the final blow.
"Don't do it, Star," Robin's voice warned, "He's not worth it!"
Starfire didn't turn around nor did she let her power falter. Her eyes formed thin slits at the Gordanian before her.
"Trust me, Star you'll regret it," Robin persuaded, "we have other priorities and killing him will only waste our time."
Robin didn't dare approach her in fear that she may attack him instead.
Another several seconds ticked by before Starfire shut off her power and tossed him down before backing away.
"Now I'll task you again," Robin approached from his side view, "tell me how to free my friends or next time I won't stop her."
Trogar swallowed tightly before replying in a shaky breath, "T-the s-staff."
Robin turned around and retrieved the staff.
"Shoot it at your friends with the bottom switch and it will disintegrate the control device," Trogar instructed fearfully before passing out.
Robin grabbed Trogar and tied him securely before carrying the staff over to Starfire.
"I take back what I said earlier. It's better off if I were the batarang instead," Robin commented after remembering his joke.
"Why would you wish to be your weapon?" Starfire asked while she focused on her wounds.
"I should have taken that hit, not you," he said sadly, scanning over her painful, burned wounds.
"It is not bad," she chirped. "It is better I took the hit and not you. I am fearful that you would not survive the impact."
"Starfire, it literally melted several layers of your skin!"
"I am aware of that. But my people can survive hostile conditions. True his nails are quite acidic, yet my body can heal those wounds faster."
"But you've lost a lot of blood!" he exclaimed.
"It is not much," she shrugged off. "I will be fine."
Robin shook his head. He reached into his pouch and brought out a gauze roll and bandages. "You're one stubborn alien," he sighed. "Hold still for a moment."
Robin first wrapped gauze around her right leg, tight enough to stop the blood from spilling over, followed by wrapping her arm as well. Lastly, he ripped open a bandage and gently touched her face.
Starfire couldn't help but squirm from Robin's touch. The way he cared for her injuries made her feel both uncomfortable and nice. Usually she'd have to tough it out and ignore the pain. She usually cared for herself when she finished her quests. Her k'norfka had cared for her as well but the way Robin treated her sent weird tingling sensations down her spine. Her body suddenly felt hot. Her heart pounded while her stomach bubbled. It was the same feeling she felt back at Mount Justice.
Robin was gingerly tracing his fingers under Starfire's cut before placing the bandage on. He felt angered that an alien could do such a heartless thing to her. Suddenly his anger melted into embarrassment. He just realized how long he had been smoothing out the edges of the bandage for over a minute. He then noticed how soft her face had appeared. He looked into he emerald eyes and found himself lost in her gaze. Focus Dick! his mind snapped. Robin instantly propped his hand. "Oh, um," he cleared his throat, "we should get going."
Starfire watched Robin turn away and turn his attention to the staff once more. The throbbing pain from her face had suddenly felt like warm, tingling trails of fire. It wasn't uncomfortable, but strangely nice. She instantly brushed the feeling aside and focused on her mission.
"Will you require my assistance?" she asked.
"Of course," he answered. "Oh and hey, Star."
"Hmm?"
Robin tossed a holographic projecting ball to her before turning his attention to the power controls and shutting down the ship.
"What is this?" she asked observing the ball.
"I found it by accident when I tried to hack their system. I thought you'll need it when you talk to your people. Just press that circular button on the top to activate it."
"Thank you," she said before hooking the ball to her belt. "But how are we able to gather all your friends on time?"
"I have an idea, c'mon," Robin led the way out of the ship and back into the dark night.
GOTHAM CITY
October 6, 18:30 EST
6:30pm, his watch beeped. "This should be enough time," Robin commented. "Can you shoot your starbolts at the sky?"
"I shall try." Starfire lifted her arms in the air and fired three starbolts into the sky. Each exploded like a dazzling firework show.
"Quick let's hide!" Robin grabbed Starfire's hand and hid in one of the alleys.
Batman and Superman appeared, searching for the cause of the bright green lights.
Robin angled his staff at both of them and fired a shot. The two men, oblivious to the attack were immediately shocked and collapsed to the ground. Hesitant, the two young heroes waited in the shadow, waiting for the other heroes. True to their plan, Flash had appeared confused and suspicious. Robin shot the laser once more and hit Flash. He had met the same fate as the other two.
Robin immediately ran off to them and dragged their bodies into the shadows. It was not long before the five heroes ended up back at Mount Justice.
MOUNT JUSTICE
October 6, 18:40 EDT
Robin, now in his heroic attire, and Starfire brought them to the medical bay. Robin aided Starfire's wounds while they waited patiently until one of them woke up.
Minutes later, Batman was the first to stir. With his hand on his head, Batman asked, "What happened?"
"You were under the Gordanian's control," Robin reported, "with this staff." Robin handed him the staff. Batman observed the device as Robin continued, "We managed to stop him and learn the real agenda of this plan."
Batman didn't reply, but Robin knew that he wanted him to continue with his report.
"It's true they're here for Starfire, but they were sent after her under her sister's command. They had debated whether to destroy or keep the Earth. Starfire was sent here for three days to prove to her sister that the people here are innocent. It turns out that her sister knew that Starfire was right and told the Gordanians to capture her and extend her time so she would win their people as well as the throne."
"So the Gordanians had us under the control in order to get you to hand her to us which we would give them," Batman summarized, "I assume they others are under their control as well."
"I thought it was bad to assume," Robin smirked.
"I have evidence to back up my assumption," Batman replied with a stern face. Robin's smirk dropped into a pout. "How much time does she have left?"
Robin checked his watch and was surprised that the time had now been 6:55pm.
"She needs to go now," Batman said.
"But what about your friends?" Starfire asked.
"If you stay here to help, you won't have enough time to reach your planet," Batman replied. "We'll handle them."
"Let's go, Star," Robin said before turning away. She followed him after taking one last glance at the three heroes.
"They'll be fine," Robin answered.
"I cannot help but feel as if it is my fault for getting them involved with this problem," she replied.
"It's not, Star. If it's anyone's fault, it might as well be your sister's."
Starfire smiled gratefully at him while they walked beside each other. Once in the clear cool night, she gazed at the planet she had been assigned to observe three days ago. It was a beautiful place to be in, and she really wanted to save this planet. During her mission she was able to see both good and bad in earthlings, but also she found friendship. She took another moment to soak in the view before turning to Robin.
"What will happen after you win? Will you ever come back and visit?" Robin asked.
"I may not come back," Starfire answered sadly.
"Why?" Robin asked.
"For if I win, I will take the throne and I must rule my planet."
"Oh…" Robin said, "I see…"
They looked at each other sadly, both wishing they could say something to make the situation better.
Robin realized that in the past sixty-seven hours, Starfire had been an incredible girl. She was amazing and perfect in every way. He wanted to tell her he loves her and wants her to stay, but this selfish act would cost the Earth's destruction. He found it unfair that she had no choice in a lot of things. If he could, he wished that she'd have the freedom to do what she wanted.
Starfire had felt entirely confused the past several moments with Robin. Those sweet sensations she came to like whenever she was with him did not come. Instead, she felt like the weight of the world was pushing down on her. She felt sad rather than her usual enjoyable feelings when ever she was with him. In all those times, she slowly mustered the word that described this feeling. Love. She wanted to spend more time with him and learn this new emotion beside him, but now it cannot happen.
"I believe this is goodbye," her sad voice answered.
Robin didn't reply, instead he looked sadly at the girl.
Starfire rushed into his arms and hugged him. Robin returned it with a warm, affectionate hug.
"I will not forget you, Robin. Thank you for everything," she said before breaking free.
Her body levitated from into the air and Robin instantly grabbed her by the waist and held on. "Wait!" he said urgently. It's now or never, he thought.
He pulled the floating girl towards him, levitating but low enough to press his lips against hers. Robin kissed her softly with a hint of urgency from the pressure. Starfire didn't hesitate to kiss him back, giving him equal longing and sadness. His arms wrapped around her waist and on to her back while her left arm poised on his right shoulder. They pulled back to catch their breath before engaging into a deeper, more passionate kiss. They both wished desperately that time could stop right here and now. Unfortunately time had become the reason for them to pull apart.
"Someday we'll see each other again," Robin promised.
"Someday," Starfire repeated sadly. They held hands, just like the first time they flew together. Slowly, they loosened their grip on each other until either of them disappeared from each other's view.
We will be fated to meet again... someday.
Hey guys! Well here is the final part of this story!
Sorry for taking so long, I had several days of a writers block and I couldn't find any ideas of how this will turn up.
But one day I ate a bag of popcorn and an idea struck me. Hahahaha I told you weird ideas come to me when at the most randomest timings! So this is my version RobStar on YJ! :D
Bittersweet but I like it.
Finals is almost over for me, I have one more week and then I'm totally free!
Sorry for the grammar errors if you spot any, but I didn't have time to fix them, because yesterday I spent the whole day doing a surprise party for my sister at school and I got home to type this up from 8pm-1am. And finished it off right before I'm leaving to the cruise
I'll fix it when I come back. Thanks!~
I have finished making the edits! Thanks for being patient!