All For Her: Robin Claus

All for Her
Chapter Five
Robin Claus

Starfire lay asleep in her bed, hugging a small teddy bear tightly against her chest. It was Christmas Eve and she had been crying.  Beast Boy had made the mistake in telling her that there was no Santa.  She had bitten her lip and ran to her room in tears, and this was around three in the afternoon; it was now almost midnight.  All of this had started on a trip to the mall; Starfire was out shopping with Raven for presents for the team, and saw children in a line to meet the mall Santa.  The Tamaranian Princess just had to get in line with the children, to find out who this Santa Claus was. She was shocked to find that he not only lived at the northern most part of the Earth, but that he delivered gifts to good children all over the world in one night.
Robin dressed himself in a furry red suit and stuffed as many pillows up said shirt as he could.  As he put the finishing touches on his Santa costume, he took up a small sack and made his way into Starfire's room. He knew of course this entire act of his would require him taking off his mask, for he was sure that Santa did not wear one. When he reached the Princess's room, he knelt beside her bedside and took out a small package from his sack.
"Starfire." He spoke in a soft and deep voice.
Starfire stirred and turned to see Robin Claus, and her frown became a giant smile. "Oh Santa!" she cried out. "You do exist, and you came!"
Robin smiled widely, and nodded. "Yes my dear. Now what do you want for Christmas?"
Starfire gazed into his crystal blue eyes and blushed. She wanted nothing more than to see Robin's eyes, learn his name, and see him smile.  She spoke into the silence with a soft and squeaky voice.
"Well Santa, I have this good friend named Robin, and I really love him. He does so much for me and our friends. I know this sounds silly, but I want him to smile more, I want to see him really happy. If it is not too much trouble, can I see his eyes, and learn his name?"
Robin Claus stood there in shock; she wanted nothing more than to see him happy.  She loved him.
"His name is Richard." Robin's voice cracked, "And he cares deeply for you too young Princess."  
Starfire smiled and nodded, her eyes drooping. "Good night Robin Claus..."
Robin kissed her forehead and pulled the blankets to reach her neck. "Merry Christmas Star."