Chapter Eighteen-Home bound

His surroundings were hazy as he looked around. He tried to move but his limbs didn't seem to work. Before he was able to figure out what was going on there was a presence that made him feel uneasy. Cold fingertips ran over his skin and caused him to shiver in response.

"I would think by now you would be use to this kind of treatment," he recognized Alaia's voice. Was he still on Rann? Panic started taking over and he struggled even more, desperate to move.

"I don't think he'll ever adapt to this, way too stubborn," this time is was Blackfire's voice. His heart sank in his chest as the realization hit him. He had never been rescued and was still being used for breeding.

"No," he finally found his voice, "No, you have to let me go!" Everything started to fade and he then heard Starfire's voice.

"Robin, it is okay. You are just having a bad dream." He felt himself jolt followed by Starfire's gentle touch as she wrapped her arms around him. He settled against her letting out a soft sigh before falling back asleep.

The next morning was quiet when Robin woke up. Initially he forgot he had fallen asleep in Star's room and vaughly remembered his dream. Hopefully that won't be a regular thing. Glancing back, he caught sight of her snuggled up against his backside. She was making a soft noise almost like a snore but it sounded more like purring. As he rolled over he brushed a couple of lose strains of her hair out of her face.

"Kori..." He still wasn't used to calling her that but it was nice knowing something so personal about her. She curled more into him still not ready to wake up. He ran his hands over her shoulder and down her back. "We should get up."

"No, this is nice. I desire to stay like this all morning, yes?"

"Hmm mmm," he agreed kissing her forehead. This was one of the first times he felt what he could only assume was contentment. There was no careful planning involved, no thoughtful strategies. It was pure passion that left him wanting more simple moments like this one. All his talk back in Japan about being a hero sounded empty now. He pulled her closer to him and she giggled causing him to open his eyes.

"I believe you are the turned on, yes?" He immediately pulled away from her some and turned red.

"Sorry...Uh, that just happens sometimes in the morning," he admitted sitting up. Starfire stared at him in shock letting a small gasp escape her lips. Pulling one of her hands away from her mouth, she lightly brushed her fingers over discolored skin along Robin's neck.

"I did all this," she asked quietly. He glanced down to find even more bruising going down most of his torso and particularly around his hips where she grabbed onto him the night before. He hadn't noticed how sore he was until he moved.

"It's fine. I can handle a couple of bruises." He shrugged it off but she was still worried "Seriously, it's nothing to worry about. You know I've had worse."

"Not from me though. Guess I just got into the moment," she admitted sheepishly causing him to lean down and take her hand.

"I liked that you were in the moment," he told her with a genuine smile on his face, "I had an idea about something but wanted to see what you thought about it first."

"Okay?"

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Robin knew he was going to get flack from the other Titans, especially Cyborg. There was no way they hadn't checked to see if he was in his room last night when they came in. When the two of them entered the kitchen the other three turned towards them and he instantly felt self conscious. He was thankful that his suit covered almost all of the bruises she had left the night before.

"Greetings friends," Starfire said gleefully as she held Robin's hand as though announcing he belonged to her, "I do hope there is still some breakfast."

"Yeah I bet you two are starving," Beast boy grinned causing their leader to frown more.

"Guess ya'll had a busy night," Cyborg obviously couldn't help but comment. Raven let out a heavy sigh going back to her breakfast.

"Are they making the fun at us, I feel that they are making the fun at us," Starfire whispered to Robin. He let out a groan in response to her.

"Can we just not do this for once?"

"Seriously? Are you kidding? I have been waiting for this moment forever," Cyborg dramatically announced, 'I get to make ALL the girlfriend jokes I want and you have to take it."

"You're right," Robin admitted causing Cyborg's jaw to drop.

"Say what now?"

"You can make all the jokes you want cause we won't be here," at this point even Raven was paying close attention, "Starfire and I are taking a trip so Cyborg-you're in charge till I get back." The rest of the team didn't know what to say to that and seemed to be processing it slowly. Finally Beast boy leaned over to Cyborg.

"Dude, I think you guys rescued a doppelganger and not Robin. Want me to hold him down so you can torture answers out of him?" Robin immediately put his hands up and took a step back behind Starfire.

"Okay, let's not do anything we might regret." By this point Cyborg had several drills and saws coming out of his arm.

"You aren't calling the shots now evil clone," Beast boy pointed an accusing finger.

"You will not torture my friend who is a boy...," Starfire started to say then paused looking back at him. The others were also confused at her statement as well, "Um, I mean Boyfriend?" Robin nodded back at her and she smiled at the fact she was able to correct herself for once. "You will not torture my boyfriend." Clearly she was not getting the joke in all of this and Raven felt compelled to intervene.

"Alright, everyone needs to calm down. No one is torturing anyone," Cyborg actually looked disappointed as his arm went back to normal and Robin let out the breath he was holding, "So where are you going?" Again Robin felt self conscious as he rubbed the back of his head.

"Actually I wanted to take Star back to Gotham. Figured I've been gone long enough and it would be nice for her to visit with me," he admitted.

"And I would greatly enjoy seeing my boyfriend's home," Starfire stated as well.

"We get it Star, you don't have to call him that all the time," Raven explained to her.

"Sorry, for some reason I like saying it," she giggled to herself and Raven actually smiled back at her.

"To be honest, it sounds like a good idea. An actual break for more then a couple of days would probably do you good. We can handle things here till you get back," Cyborg agreed causing Robin to narrow his gaze.

"You just want me out of the way for awhile."

"No, that's really not it. I just think it would be good for you, for both of you. I don't remember you ever taking a break." He shrugged back at them. Robin ran a hand through his hair and let out a sigh.

"Okay, if you guys are alright with it. We won't be gone more then a week," he smiled at Starfire, "Guess we just need to get packed then." He turned to go to his room.

"Hey Star," Beast boy's tone was suddenly very serious as she turned to him, "You gotta get pictures of the Bat cave for me." Robin glared in his direction.

"Would you drop it already?"

"Hey, I can always tag along if that would be better."

"No," Robin yelled back from the hallway.

He had already decided that it would be best to wear regular clothes for a change when they went to Gotham. Thinking back to their first date things might not have gone down the way it did if he had recommended they had just dressed down. Who knows but going to dinner as "heroes" definitely drew unnecessary attention. And if Batman can have a normal life outside of fighting villains why can't he? Starfire met him at his motorcycle and appeared to have the same idea he had. She wore a long grey shirt with purple leggings and black boots. He caught himself staring at her as she shifted her bag on her shoulder and pulled a piece of hair behind her ear. "You look nice," he admitted, realizing that there was no harm letting her know how he felt anymore. Before if he ever complimented her he was very guarded about it. He had concluded he was worried he was leading her on but now that wasn't a problem.

Starfire regarded him standing in the doorway and smiled. This was one of the first times she had ever seen him dressed down and concluded she liked it as well. He wore a simple black T-shirt with a pair of jeans and to her surprise-no sunglasses.

"Thank you, You too look nice," she blushed and adjusted her bag again on her shoulder.

"So you ready to go?" She nodded back and he walked over to the bike. He opened a panel and entered a code that caused the bike to shift and move on it's own. The color of it went from red to black and the design changed slightly as well making it look like a completely different bike.

"Okay, all set." He got on the bike and handed her an extra helmet. "You ready?" She nodded happily knowing she had been ready for this for a long time. Once she was on, he started up the engine and they took off, leaving the Tower.

~The End~

Author's notes-Thanks everyone who read. I would love some feedback, reviews are always welcomed except that weird one left by the 12 year who thought he was being funny. -_-