Starfire heard the screams and felt as if a wrench had ripped her heart. She looked at Beastboy and the moment they looked at each other they knew exactly who had screamed. The two ran to the window and leapt out. Beastboy switched into a peregrine falcon and they both flew down to the exploded room. Starfire zoomed in. Valior stood there, with Raven and Cyborg in his hands, holding them up effortlessly. Robin ran to Beastboy and Starfire's side, pulling out an electric disk and aiming it at Valior, while Starfire prepared a laser, her eyes glowing green and Beastboy switched into a, green, tiger. Valior laughed, shooting at them with a laser. Starfire screamed in anger and shot Valior with her own laser. Valior stumbled and dropped Raven and Cyborg, who jumped up and attacked.
"Idiot," Raven said. her black energy engulfed Valior and kept him still as he struggled. Cyborg glared at his angry face and dramatically hit him with a sonic cannon. Valior writhed in pain and shot them both with the laser beam. Starfire flew at him, hitting him with a punch so intense it could've shattered a humans rib cage. But Valior just staggered backwards, glared and her and threw a smoke bomb to the floor. When the smoke cleared, Valior was gone from the room. Raven, Cyborg and Robin remained. Beastboy switched back to normal.
"so, I guess we won't be looking after that dude anymore?" he guessed. The others looked at him in annoyance and began to look around. The whole room, Starfire only just realised, was completely trashed. There was rubble everywhere and half of the window was gone. She flew back towards the window, turned and gasped. she felt her heart in her throat when she saw Robin out cold, sprawled across the floor with his electric disk in his hand. She flew over and lifted him, pulling him up and taking him to the others.
"go and take him somewhere Valior won't find him," Cyborg instructed once he had checked Robin over. Starfire looked from Cyborg to Robin for a long while.
"humans are no match for his kind, I am to "go after" him later," Starfire growled flying out of the Tower. After she was about one hundred meters away she heard a load of other explosions go off and flipped round. She fought back tears as she looked at her destroyed home and closed her eyes, switching her sadness into anger. And reluctantly she looked away and flew off.
Starfire sat on the rock ledge she had landed on with Robin, who lay out cold on the floor by her. She looked down at him face. His hair was glistening and spikey from his hair gel, and partly the rain. His skin was so inviting, so soft and clear. Starfire touched his cheek, stroking his face gently. She wanted him to wake up soon, so she knew he was okay, but part of her enjoyed being able to have him to herself without him being his masked shy self.
"Robin," she cooed, taking hold of his gloved hand and holding it in hers. She loved the feeling of his hand in hers, his touch was glorious. She always felt a warm and inviting shiver run up her when he touched her hand or when they shared a glance. Starfire bit her lip. She thought about what Beastboy had told her, wondered if it was true. She glanced at Robin's calm, now sleeping face. Then she knew it was very true. Suddenly Robin opened his eyes and sat up. Starfire removed her hand from his and sat, blushing. She looked at his alarmed expression.
"you are awake," she sang, happily. "I am glad," she added. Robin looked around and then sat down with her.
"where are we?" he asked, "and how long have I been out?" Starfire shrugged. She looked at the tablet she had made when she left Silky here.
"this is the same place I abandoned Silky," she pointed in the distance where Robin could just barely see the Tower. "and you have been "out" for about an hour," she explained. Robin bit his lip, looking at Starfire apologetically.
"sorry," he said. Starfire giggled and smiled at him.
"it is okay, I have enjoyed the quiet," she said. Robin shook his head and sat by her. The rain fell a bit lighter now, pattering on the rocks above them. They sat in silence for a few minutes enjoying each others company. The sky was still slightly light though mostly covered in large grey and black cloud. Starfire shivered lightly and went toward the back of the cave where there was no rain fall. Robin glanced at her and followed her. He sat next to her and their shoulders bumped lightly. They both blushed.
"what even created that awful explosion?" Starfire asked, though she already knew.
"Valior set it off, apparently he's a sore loser," Robin responded. Starfire giggled and yawned. She leant her chin on her knees as she pulled them up to her chest.
"I am glad we are all safe, and I am glad no one is hurt," she said then looked up at him, "why do you wear that mask?" she asked. Robin blushed, shocked that anyone would cut right to it. He looked away, shrugging.
"it's part of my secret identity," he said. Starfire chuckled.
"your "secret identity" is not very secret, Robin. People are aware of who you are, they do not care if you travel into the city like that," she said, "are you suggesting the Teen Titans will disintegrate soon and you will need your identity?" she asked. Robin swallowed. Starfire took hold of the corner of his mask and pulled at it. Robin held her hand.
"I can't show people my true self, I'm not you, you don't know about my past," he said, "I'm ashamed of my life before, and I can't bare for people to see me as my younger self," he added. Starfire turned his face so he would just look at her.
"I am not ashamed of you, no matter what your former self was," she said and pulled off his mask. She sighed in awe at the beauty of his eyes; the dark chocolate eyes that shone in embarrassment. She looked deep into them; loving the way they desperately sought hers. His face was burning red and yet his eyes were captivated, never able to look away from her. Starfire touched his cheek.
"see? There is nothing to be ashamed of," she cooed as she caressed his cheek. Robin spoke into her ear softly
"thank you," he muttered, moving his lips millimetres from hers. Starfire felt his fingers entwining with hers as they held hands subconsciously.
"is there anything else you wish to inform me about?" Starfire whispered, her breath light and almost gone.
"nothing I can't show," Robin breathed as his lips met hers. Starfire held her breath, just enjoying the feeling of her lips on his. His mouth was soft and moist and his hands around her cold waist. Starfire took in a breath and wrapped her arms around Robins neck, meshing her hand in his wet hair. Robin, Robin is here with me...Starfire thought absently as she continued to kiss him. Robin tilted his head slightly, kissing her softly, timidly. They stayed like that for what seemed like hours, smashed together. When they finally broke apart both were breathing raggedly, grinning.
"wow, for an alien you're pretty good at that," Robin joked, hiding his astonishment and Starfire smiled.
"shall we go and locate the others?" She asked. Robin nodded. He pulled away from her and stood up walking a few steps away before turning on his heels and smiling at her.
"let's fly," he said, pushing his mask back on. Starfire grinned and took his hand, running to the edge of the cliff and flying out into the early evening.
"Cyborg? Beastboy? Raven? Can you hear me? respond please," Starfire called into her communicator. She flew above Robin, who was riding his motorcycle. They had been searching the city for hours.
"are you sure they aren't back home?" Robin asked. Starfire shook her head.
"I am sure they would have seen us," she explained. Robin nodded and continued moving. They crossed the city again. Suddenly Starfire stopped, Robin twisted round to see her.
"what is it?" he asked. Starfire smiled gleefully.
"I have located Cyborg and Beastboy!" she squeaked, "they are on 57th street, near the parlor for pizzas," she sang. Robin nodded, smiling and turning, beginning to move again. The two zoomed across the city, stopping every now and then to check where the others were. They were silent, but knew exactly what the other was thinking. Starfire stared down at Robin, wondering whether she would ever feel as close to him as she had less than four hours before. She hoped he would not try to hide how he felt because of the fear that was burdening him. He had a lot on his shoulders, and Starfire pondered on whether she would just put more onto them. she stopped flying a minute, just watching him move so gracefully on his motorcycle. Robin looked up, but seeing Starfire not above him he turned, a concerned look plastered to his handsome face.
"what is it, Star?" he asked. Starfire shook her head.
"I was just contemplating. Perhaps I should search for Raven by myself while you search for the boys," she said, biting her lip. Robin raised an eyebrow.
"how come?" he asked. Starfire smiled and shook her head.
"I believe it would quicken our mission," she explained. Robin thought about this, and also why Starfire suddenly seemed so distant.
"okay, but be careful," he agreed reluctantly, tossing her a quick grin before spinning on his motorbike and zooming away. Starfire wondered if this was how it felt to betray the one you loved the most...