<pre style="line-height: 17px; white-space: normal; color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 13px;">Chapter 12</pre>
<pre style="line-height: 17px; white-space: normal; color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 13px;">"Local criminal; Billy numerous was caught and brought to prison by the Teen Titans early today, again, with no Robin." a reporter says to the camera. Robin scowls at the TV, waiting for the criticism and sarcasm to begin. It'd been two months since Starfire went missing. He missed her. There wasn't a single day that passed without him searching for her. Ezio was now an honorary, trusted, Titan. Robin could tell Ezio missed Starfire almost as much as he did. The two assassins shared a special bond of friendship, almost like brother and sister, and Robin was slightly jealous. He had thought that Starfire was his, but he knew from the beginning that even though she loved him, there would always be someone else that she felt close to as well. Robin switches the TV off. The deafening silence makes him feel even more alone. The other Titans were out, him refusing to go, and Ezio was looking for Cesare. If they found Cesare, they would find Slade and Starfire. He sat there, slumped onto the couch, for a few seconds, before boredom swallowed him. He needed to do something. However, there was only one thing he wanted to do; search for Starfire. He jumps up, grabs his communicator and trudges to the garage, were his R-cycle was gathering dust.
Robin kept his eyes glued to the road in front of him. He needed to focus. If his mind drifted to Starfire for to long, he could cause an accident... Starfire. No. he was daydreaming! 'Snap out of it Robin. Eyes and head on the road.' he instructed himself. Suddenly, his eyes catch someone dashing down the busy pavements, barging frantically past people that got in the way. They were shortly followed by another person, their face covered and with something in their hand. A gun! Robin swung his bike round, expertly, and jumped off in front of the pursuer. "What's going on her?" Robin demands. "Nothing kid. Just get out of the way, we have a score to settle." the masked figure orders. "Not with a gun you don't." Robin growls. Robin grabs his bo staff from his utility belt and extends it. The masked figure steps back and mutters something under his breath, glaring at his victim. Crowds have stared gathering to see what's going on. Robin could hear them whisper about him in awe, amazement and shock. He tried to ignore them. His eyes leave the man for a split second, but, to his amazement, when he returns his gaze; the man has disappeared! "Thank you Robin." the victim thanks, relived. Robin nods in recognition and is about to mount his R-cycle again, until someone else catches his eye. A woman with bright, fiery red hair is talking on her mobile. Her high heeled boots are covered by her jeans and she's, also, wearing a purple tank top. Robin dashes toward her and stops in front of her. "Starfire!" he breathes, wrapping her into a hug. She look quizzically at him. "Yeah, I'll have to call you back Shara, somethings come up." she says into her phone. She flips it closed and places it in her handbag. "Ok, who are you and how do you know my name?" she asks. Robin stares at her. "Starfire, it's me, Robin! We're teammates together... More than teammates!" he explains. Starfire looks apologetic. "I'm sorry, I've never seen you before in my life. Has something happened to you? Are you ok?" she questions, placing a hand on his forehead. He wraps his fingers around her wrist. "Please Star... Please say it's you." he begs. She shakes her head. Suddenly, Ezio starts a leap of faith of a building, but his fall is broken by a soft black cushion. "How many times do I have to say Ezio? You can't jump of buildings like that." Raven warns, irritated. Ezio laughs, but fades when he sees Starfire and Robin. "Starfire?" she looks at the other Titans. "Dude, you found her?!" Beast Boy exclaims, running over. "Thank god, now I won be the only girl with four boys!" Raven gives a sigh of relief. Starfire stares at them all. "Who are you people? And why do you know me?!" she worries. The Titans faces drop. Robin closes his eyes, not wanting to believe that she can't remember them...Remember him. Ezio places his hand on her chin, lightly, and makes her look up at him. "Starfire..." he breathes, gazing into her eyes. She stops for a second, before pushing his hand away. "I have to go." she says, walking quickly away. Ezio's eyes are still glued to where she was. "Slade did this!" Robin growls. Everyone looks at him. Suddenly, an agonised scream comes from down the street. Starfire has fallen to her knees an people have quickly surrounded her. The Titans barge through the crowds. Ezio spots a man with black hair and a red cape where Starfire has fallen. He runs faster, over taking the other Titans and shoving people out of the way. "Cesare! Leave her alone!" Ezio growls. Cesare stops in his tracks, the limp Starfire in his arms. "Ezio, how long will you keep this up?" Cesare stalls. Robin shouts to Ezio, which makes him phase and turn to look at Robin. Cesare takes his chance and dashes past people and down an alleyway. Ezio quickly pursues. However, when he turns the corner, Cesare has disappeared, along with Starfire.</pre>
