Robin and Starfire - The War Beyond Tamaran

Long Time No See

"She's late," Raven stated the obvious.

Robin was making a path on the ground after an hour walking back and forward, looking aware as he always did. Cyborg sat on the couch, dedicating his concentration on a magazine Starfire had bought just a few days ago, while Beastboy looked at Robin; the black of his eyes tailed him all the time. He was too worried and curious to actually do anything else but wait patiently. She didn't blame him for acting this way, not that he had any problems being patient but it must have something to do with the sensation of waiting for a bad news. It was like the silent moment before a tsunami. He stopped, but then started again. She was leaning on a wall where she could look in and out the wide glass window that covered their tower.

"Something is wrong, I can feel it. If it's not bad news than it shouldn't take this long..."

"Dude, she's been away from home for a long time. Whatever it is they have to say, they may have some catching up to do." Cyborg stood up, finally abandoning his struggle to understand the modern fashion. She didn't think anyone could understand. The first time she had read the cover, it plainly said that blue was the new green. She didn't even give it a second glance.

"I'm sure if there is anything important she needs to tell us, she would Robin. Especially to you." At that, she got him to stop. "She needs to take her time to take in what exactly is the problem and all the information she needs."

"And how exactly do you know that there's a problem?" Beastboy asked.

She stared at him long and hard, "She said so. Vega is the prince and if he would go so far as to leave his throne than something must be terribly wrong." She said. Her eyes caught movement. "In fact there they are now."

They all looked down and saw four flying people landing on the ground, now walking towards the entrance. Strangely, the prince was walking behind everyone, looking back every once and then as if expecting someone to jump out and attack him. She had found his red wild hair was an attractive color, she had to look away when he caught her staring at him.

"Alright! Let's give them a warm 'We insist upon being nice' welcome the way we gave Starfire!" Cyborg said, remembering something Starfire had said when they had just met. She had an odd English then, though it was better now it was still strange. Raven took a seat on the couch when the door slit open; letting Starfire and the other three come in. She couldn't help but stare at the red haired boy, the way he moved his hip when he stepped down the stairs. A small wooden box was attached to his hip, a symbol of a small scar was pressed on all sides.

Starfire stopped in the middle of the room, her face was a light pale color with large green sad eyes. She smiled, but the smile didn't touch her eyes. For a moment, Raven couldn't help but feel guilty for thinking about a boy when obviously Starfire was in trouble. She looked away.

"Friends I have something I need to tell you." She said.

"What is it? If there is anything we can do-" Roin started.

"No," Yudit said quickly. "I don't think there will be anything you can do." And with that, he left the room. His footsteps sounded distant by the time everyone had come to look at Starfire again. She swallowed, the corner of her lips playing.

"I... I will soon leave for Tamaran. That is all."

"What?" They all said at once. Raven sounded questioning, Beastboy purely shocked, Cyborg sounded like he didn't really believe her, while Robin said nothing. It was hard to tell when he showed no expression at all.

"Is there any specific reason for that? Something I should know?" He asked. He didn't even bother saying we. For the first time, the blond haired boy showed emotion or interest in the conversation.