Author's Notes: Annd here's chapter 5! A little later than I would have liked, but at least it's still Saturday. So after me saying that each chapter would progressively get longer... I felt bad cause chapters 5 and 6 totally went against that statement, so I combined them into one... and the division is pretty clear. I tried to edit it to make it flow a little better, but still. Anyway, without further ado!...

Chapter 5: Nightmare

Starfire walked down the hallway from the roof, a little dazed. How long have I been up there? she wondered as she recollected watching the beginning of the sunset. It was nighttime now, but she didn't remember being out there as it got dark. The air had turned colder and the stars were shining brightly, but she didn't recall anything in between. As she turned the corner, she nearly bumped into Robin's shoulder, who was heading in the opposite direction.

"Star! There you are. We finished the meeting… I was gonna go check on you… you were out there a long time! Are you feeling any better?"

Starfire looked at him questioningly. "Really? For how long was I out there?"

It was Robin's turn to look at her quizzically. "Err… about two hours?"

Starfire gasped. "Two hours!? I do not remember… wow." She looked up at the ceiling, still trying to grasp the time that was missing from her memory.

Robin chuckled. "I guess time flies when you're enjoying the view from the roof. Come on, the others are waiting downstairs." He took her hand, leading her down the hallway. Maybe that's it… time flew? The team turned around as they entered the room.

"Heyy, ya found her!" Cyborg greeted. Starfire smiled in return.

"Ugh, Star, you should have been here! Robin was crazier than ever without you to tame him." Beast Boy complained. This remark earned Beast Boy a piercing stare from Robin, even with the mask.

Starfire then glanced at Raven, who was staring at her uncomfortably. "Raven?" She didn't flinch, continuing to watch Starfire's every move. "What is it? Is something out of the ordinary?" Starfire started to examine herself, checking if her skirt was positioned correctly and her arm properly bandaged.

"Uh, everything is fine, Starfire. We were gonna watch a movie, wanna help us pick it out?" Robin said, wanting to distract her from Raven's odd reaction to her return. He didn't know why she was acting strangely, but he could tell it made Starfire feel self-conscious, which wasn't exactly a hard thing to do.

Raven's eyes narrowed. "Starfire. Why were you on the roof?"

Starfire looked at her, confused. "I was... getting the fresh air?"

Raven didn't appear satisfied with that explanation. "What did you do?"

"Umm…"

"Raven. Let it go. I don't know what's up with you, but leave Star alone." Robin defended, losing his patience with Raven's interrogation.

Something was wrong, she felt it. Something was different about Starfire, and something big, but Raven did not know what and it was exceptionally distressing. Raven quickly got up and left the room, leaving behind the four perplexed Titans.

After a rather awkward movie night, with the team only half paying attention to the film while they wondered what was going on with Raven, everyone went to their respective areas of the tower to get some sleep. But now, Starfire was no longer in her room and the comfort of her shared bed. She struggled, unsure of what was happening or where she was, but knowing that she was being held prisoner. Her wrists and ankles were bound to something, prohibiting her movement. She began to panic as her efforts led to no avail. Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching, echoing in the dark.

"Who are you and why do you hold me captive!" She demanded. She tried to light a star bolt, but it immediately extinguished in her hand.

A voice chuckled. "Your powers are of no use, and my identity is no concern of yours. Why do I hold you captive? That's simple really. It's what you have to offer. And trust me, what you are going to give me will be immensely helpful."

All of a sudden, bright lights switched on, piercing harshly through the dark and leaving Starfire blinded. After a minute, she slowly opened her eyes, revealing a completely stark-white room. She was the only one inside. She looked down at herself, bound to a table at a 45 degree angle to the floor and hooked up to many different devices. She only panicked more. "What's happening!?"

"Don't struggle, it will do no good. In fact, I think it's time you fell asleep. Good night, sweet Starfire, and sweet dreams." The voice cooed menacingly.

"No!" She exclaimed, as she felt drowsiness overtake her. Her eyes slipped shut against her will, blocking out the sheer white reality around her.

"HELP!" Starfire awoke with a start, sitting up in bed and sweating profusely. She glanced around the room shakily, taking in the scene of her and Robin's bedroom. I am... still at home? she thought in disbelief.

Robin woke up next to her, also sitting up and lightly putting his hands on his wife's shoulders. "Star, what's wrong, did you have a nightmare?"

Starfire attempted to get her breathing under control. "I-I-I am not sure. I think so. B-but, it felt so real." She stuttered, putting her face in her hands.

"What happened?" Robin asked, rubbing her back consolingly.

"I do not know. I was trapped in a white room, and someone said I could... offer him something?" Robin looked at Starfire in concern. He couldn't help but worry about this, even if it was just her dream.

"Well, it's alright now, Star. Come on, let's go back to sleep." She nodded, cuddling in Robin's arms and nuzzling her face into his chest. That was the most realistic dream she had ever experienced, and she lay there awake for hours, afraid of it returning.