Author's Note: First of all, thank you so so much for reading and keeping up with the story-I admit, the reviews have been encouraging and inspiring my writting! So once again, thank you so much! Let's see, here is my seventh chapter-the last of part on. After, we shall leave Earth and venture into the hands of a war! So stay tuned! Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans!

(Translated to English for Readers Benefit)

"My general, I am most afraid that I do not understand."

"Yes, you heard me correctly. Retrieve one hundred infantry men the day of!"

"B-But sir. She is our long-lost princess. Surely, we cannot har"-

"Do you not see? Our princess is no longer of Tamaran, her loyalty tainted by Earth! Earth has imprinted itself on her! Koriand'r is not purely Tamaranean anymore—but the tie between Tamaran and Earth. DO YOU NOT SEE? She has the power to bind us with our enemy! She has the power to end this war before it starts!"

"B-But sir-"

"Upon my most grievances, we are to imprison her on the far side of the planet the day of her arrival, do I make myself clear, squire?"

"Y-yes sir. But w-what is the Grand Ruler or the Prince or Galfore to know of this?"

"…they will not…"

'It must not end this way. There is something I must do, I can feel it.'

Under the song of the winds and the vivid lights, she stood. Upon the roof that embraced the rush of the air and glistened in the orange hues of the sunset, she graced her head up to the sky to absorb her last moments under the warm Sun she loved so dearly. Her beams caressing the sky, the sunset painted collections of vibrant, warm colors into the horizon. The afternoon hues of oranges, yellows, and pinks swept across the span of sky, kissing the clouds who marveled in the light. The colors poured from the heavens and engulfed the tower in iridescence. Currents of rushing wind stirred from the air, twirled joyously, and swept through the alien, penetrating her core that clenched so deep with a heavy heart. She let the wind's gentle grasp carry her hands to the air as she played alongside its cheer. For, it breathed the emotion which she had none left. She looked to the glow of the sunset as warmth caressed her body.

She listened to the song of the waves whose ripples shimmered and flooded from the distant sunset that inspired every color. The waves stroked the sand ever so ever so gently as she thought of the many 'beach days' her and her family had shared. A tear, illuminated by the golden glow, flickered down her cheek and fell upon the tower. The goodbyes were difficult and heartbreaking in the common room, but to the one piece who belonged in a match of five, it was truely not a goodbye—it could never be.

She called forth memories of her and the Titans and proceeded to float slowly above, her fragile feet leaving contact with Earth, her eyes lifting towards the heavens. Within the moment, she felt a firm palm wrapped around the rim of her arm, gently guiding her back towards the Earth. By the warmth of the hand, there was no need for turning, but by her love for him, she did so. His blue eyes were unveiled...beautiful...heartbreaking.

They were once strangers locked in a battle to hurt another. They had once been so small, so cold…but now, they looked as peaking adults—Robin, tall and handsome; Starfire, wise and beautiful. However, goodbyes have a tendency of reversing time. Just for a moment, they were children again.

Silence shrouded the moment between the two who looked into each other wholly from stalemate. With each pulse, a heartbeat grew stronger… more defiant than the last. The climax hit. Suddenly, Starfire choked out a sob, abandoned her backpack, and embraced the one who lifted her from the ground and held her passionately—her face buried into his shoulder.

She whispered softly. "I know what is right, now, Robin. Perhaps, I can stop this somehow."

He released her softly, placing her upon the ground once more, hiccupped to choke down a sob. With a breath, he smiled weakly, "W-We have watched each other grow, you know, Star. I remember the day we first met and I… I-I remember the guilt of hurting you… and I promised I would always protect you from then on… and… I knew I had to let you go someday… but…" He paused under the necessity of a breath and surrendered himself completely. "Starfire, I-I know you can do this."

Her expression fluttered, producing a smile as more tears rolled down her cheek.

Suddenly, his hands quickly scrambled to his waist, unbuckled his golden utility belt that flashed vividly in the light of the sunset, lassoed it around her waist, quickly buckled it in position, then rushed her waist, holding it tightly. He buried his eyes into her red locks of hair, managing few words. "Please, keep it for me, Star."

Her eyes flickered down to her waist and smiled helplessly in deep gratitude as she locked her arms around his shoulders passionately, the idea of his safety from her departure hushing herself.

Time slowed down for Robin and Starfire—giving the two a full chance for a goodbye. To Robin, he did not know what lied beyond the moment, but by holding the princess, she was still safe… still here with him. To Starfire, the boy was a large piece of her—he took her in, showed her how to be strong, helped her recover, and most importantly, taught her how to love. That love this boy taught—she knew—would be the savior of Earth and Tamaran.

She smiled dearly, flushed the flow of memories away, and withdrew her head to meet his gaze. Noticing the fading light dancing upon the irises of his blue eyes, she solemnly turned to the sunset, certain to sink below the horizon at any given moment. She turned and looked back to him with sorrow, wiping away her last tear. "It is time for me to go now, Robin."

She rushed into his arms one last time, floods of memories carrying them both away. With the wave of wind, she began to elevate from the boy's arms, loosening gracefully with each elevation, their eyes still locked together, her hair whipping violently into the air. He suddenly saw himself releasing her into the air. As enough elevation fluttered between them, their hands slipped apart. Gracing her head to the sky, she let the wind carry her into the arms of a pink cloud. Upon the wind, she clenched the golden belt for comfort and began to find her way back to the stars, a boy's face and voice clogging her memory.

Robin watched her go…

A boy releasing a dove to the heavens...

He was silent and accepted it.

To kiss her, he dreamt and had dreamt of for years… but a pulse-a pulse he trusted entirely-told him once more that it was not his time.

End of Part One