Just Drabbles

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I dedicate this chapter to my good friend MiaPatil'sBlackMoonRoses for letting me use part of her penname for the M drabble.

Chapter 3: Alphabetic Love III

Knight

Starfire awaited Raven's return from the garage where the empath was assisting Cyborg in upgrading the T-car, for she had promised Starfire she would teach her how to play chess. The Titan's resident princess picked up each piece set up on the board and studied them, trying to remember their names and their positions. She picked up a horse carved of mahogany. "The knight," she announced to the empty Ops room. She ran her fingers over the smooth piece. Knights were men of honor and valor. Their duty was to protect those in distress. Starfire's mind wandered over to Robin. She wasn't sure if it was because of her royal status or because he was the adopted son of the Dark Knight, but to Starfire, Robin was what fairytales called the knight in shining armor.

Lemonade

"Um, Beast Boy?" Robin began. "How exactly is drinking lemonade a test of manliness?" He lifted a large pitcher, eyebrow arched as he eyed the citrus liquid.

"It's a test of endurance 'cause there's no sugar added." Beast Boy explained.

Robin's brow remained arched. "You're completely bored."

Beast Boy's fell slightly. "Yeah, pretty much."

Chuckling, Robin poured himself a glass and raised it. "Well, here's to utter boredom." He let the liquid flood his mouth only to have his eyes widen and his taste buds scream with protest. He forced himself to swallow the sour drink instead of rejecting it. The sour taste overwhelmed him as his legs buckled as he staggered over to the sink. Robin was halfway there when the door opened and Starfire flew in.

"Greetings friends!" She trilled. She noted Robin's state and floated over. "Robin? Are you in need of assistance?"

Robin turned toward his friend, mouth puckered and if one looked hard enough, the tears of strain would be visible behind the mask. Starfire frowned. She glanced at Beast Boy who was silently laughing, green eyes soon falling onto the pitcher of lemonade. Starfire herself giggling knelt down to Robin's level and softly pressed her lips against her own. Almost immediately Robin relaxed, trying to catch his breath and kiss Starfire back at the same time.

"Thanks Star," Robin panted after pulling back. Starfire grinned.

"You are most welcomed."

Moonroses

Through a sliver of an opening in velvet curtains, sunlight peered through. This light gently warmed Starfire's face and prompted her to open her eyes. She rose and stretched, a grin automatically spreading across her face. "Blorthog!" She exclaimed, flitting around her room gathering all items necessary to celebrate her home world's holiday.

As Starfire flew about, decorating the Tower and distributing gifts amongst her friends, confusion marred her lovely features. Robin was nowhere to be found. She hoped he wasn't in his room studying case files. Especially not today. "He promised me," she murmured. She was about to fly to Robin's room when she felt something touch her head. Spinning around, she saw Robin who was grinning as his arms returned to his sides.

Raising her own arms, Starfire felt something soft. Upon removing the mysterious object, Starfire gasped. It was a crown made of woven roses. The roses were a pure silver frosted blue that held such an ethereal look Starfire wondered if they were glowing. Each petal surely did hold thin veins that had gold shot through them helping the blooms to sparkle.

"These are glorious Robin, but unlike any flower I have ever seen on either Earth or Tamaran. Please, what are they called and where did you locate them?"

Robin smiled, "They're called Moonroses Star. Do you remember that time you went through your transformation?"

Blushing and shuddering at the memory of the ordeal, Starfire nodded.

"Well, when Beast Boy, Cyborg, Raven and I were searching for you, I noticed these flowers growing on one of the planets we visited. I think the natives were large, furry blue creatures."

Starfire smiled as she remembered those particular inhabitants.

Robin continued, "I went back there and gathered a bunch of these for you, the natives were surprisingly complacent and let me pick them." He turned red and coughed. "My guardian's butler taught me how to arrange them like this, though between you and me," his voice turned conspiratorial. "I don't know how flower arranging is going to help me as a protector of the city."

He took the crown and placed it back on top of Starfire's crimson locks. "It looks beautiful on you."

She blushed, "Many thanks, Robin."

"Happy Blorthog, Starfire."

Nice

As Starfire sat on the back of Robin's motorcycle, the Boy Wonder giving her a tour of Jump City while patiently answering all of her questions she had about Earth, the girl came to a conclusion. If she was ever able to return to Tamaran, she had to make sure one change occurred; there needed to be a Tamaranian translation for the English word "nice", one that was kinder than rutha.