Starfire was flying to Tamaran. She had gotten interesting, and worrying, news from Galfore. Her brother, Ryand'r, otherwise known as Wildfire, had been sighted. Robin and Cyborg had agreed that going into space by herself was too dangerous considering the last time she did that, she almost got eaten by a space monster. While Star herself didn't feel she needed the babysitting, she decided to just go with it. It would be an excuse to introduce her friends to more Tamaranian culture (that didn't involve military occupation). For their part, Beast Boy and Cyborg decided to pack a week's worth of food in the new T-Ship.

The new T-Ship was designed for deep space rather than a hastily modified sub. With the help of the more scientifically minded members of the Justice League, they had been able to create a new ship with similar capabilities and much more firepower. They had to give up the power to split the ship up but in exchange they were able to get more cargo space. They could actually plan for extended voyages if necessary.

Starfire looked at Robin.

"I hope Wildfire is okay," Star said. "Galfore seemed rather concerned."

"We'll know when we get there I guess," Robin said, not knowing what else to say. Star seemed to be satisfied with this answer.

They soon landed and got out of the ship. Tamaran finally had a legitimate spaceport. People were running around. It was pretty crowded.

"Yeesh I hate re-entry," Beast Boy said, seeming nauseated. "Couldn't you have used a Boom Tube? The Justice League gave you something for that"

"The distance is too long to transport all of us and a week's worth of stuff," Cyborg said as they got out of the ship. "My power cells would burn out and we'd be stuck between dimensions... Which would be bad."

"I can see how that would be a problem."

They walked up to the castle. The main city was quite lively. There were Tamaranians and people of other various alien races. Galfore had been busy revitalizing Tamaran and it had become quite the trade hub. He and the royal guard went to greet them in Tamaranian. Cyborg activated his universal translator.

"Starfire!" He greeted. "It's good to see that you are well. You said that you and Robin are dating now?"

"Yes!" She said smiling but her smile soon faded. "We are doing well and any other time I'd be happy to talk about it but that isn't why I'm here. You said you had news of my brother?"

"Always straight to the point," he said as he resumed his conversation in English. "Come inside first. We have much to discuss in private.

Galfore led them inside. Like the city itself, the palace was also revitalized. People were going about the business of running the government. The Titans were led to what appeared to be a conference room. They just politely stood. Not being able to differentiate between pet and furniture on their last visit played a role in their decision.

"As soon as I came to power I put out a reward for information about his location. A few days ago, Wildfire was spotted near the Mintaka system. It's a backwater space station. Perfect for thieves and outlaws who need to repair ships."

"Nobody asks too many questions because they need the money," Robin said. He knew a few places like this in Gotham. Trying to put food on the table often meant overlooking certain things. Seems this was reality no matter how advanced the species.

"More or less. But we have no idea how or why Wildfire would be there. We can only hope that he isn't in any danger."

"If so, not even X'Hal can help who's putting him in it!"

Raven smirked. It was rather entertaining when her friend dropped her nice girl routine to dole out a savage beating. However, she had a question.

"Starfire, when you first landed on Earth and into our lives, you were being chased by Gordanians," she said. "Is it a good idea to go out to random populated space stations? They went through a lot of trouble to try and recapture you. There might be a few bounty hunters looking for you?"

"If there are bounty hunters looking for her, then they will be disappointed," Galfore said as everyone looked up. "An environmental disaster of some sort struck the Gordanian homeworld. The government and military are in disarray."

"Define disarray," Robin said raising an eyebrow

"The only thing resembling a functional Gordanian government is in their territories. All communication and support from their homeworld has ceased. Their hold on the territories is rapidly disintegrating. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the Citadel ceases existing as a functional entity. The Galactic police are investigating but no probes have returned. It is possible they may become extinct."

"Sounds like those green jerks got what was coming to them," Beast Boy said but immediately shut up when everyone glared.

"The big green jerks, as you inclined to call them, are the military," Starfire said bluntly. "There are many Gordanians who have never harmed anyone. While it might be... Beneficial... That the Gordanian military has collapsed... I will not celebrate the deaths of innocent people."

"Sorry," Beast Boy said meekly.

"If you two are done," Galfore said. "You should get moving. Wildfire's trail grows cold."

Robin nodded. Galfore pulled Robin aside.

"I know how heartbroken Starfire was last time," he said referring to the time Madame Rouge posed as Wildfire to try and kill her on Blackfire's orders. "Please make sure this is the real thing."

After everyone said goodbye they started flying towards the Mintaka system. They flew towards a small station with spacecrafts hanging around.

Cyborg checked the scanners. He found that it was mostly pirate ships and small cargo ships. The sector was never that developed. When they landed inside, they found people trading heaven only knew what, but the scanner reported a lot of illegal goods. Robin turned it off. That wasn't the mission.

"I suppose you could call this a wretched hive o-" Raven cut Beast Boy off.

"Look I sat with you through your and Cyborg's marathon yesterday in which Starfire made a point to explain, in detail everything that was wrong," Raven said. "Can I not have a trip full of references? Just one?

"Fine," Beast Boy said folding his ears.

Robin printed up a few composites of what Wildfire looked like and gave them to the team after they landed.

"Cyborg, stay in the hangar and ask whatever looks like a mechanic. Starfire, go with Raven. I'll go with Beast Boy." Robin said as Star flew over to him.

"Why not go with me, Robin?"

"I'm afraid he might do something to cause Raven to accidentally shove him out of the station." Robin said in a low voice."

"I heard that!" Beast Boy said.

Starfire nodded and went with Raven. They started asking around. Thankfully, for Raven's eyes, she didn't need to kiss random aliens. She could get their languages just by touching them. Which was good because she wasn't entirely sure what passed for mouth on some of the people they asked! They eventually sat on a bench having no luck.

"Starfire, I have a question." Raven said

"What is it, friend Raven?"

"It's been... 14 years since you've seen Wildfire?" Star nodded.

"It seems weird that he shows up suddenly. Does he even remember who you are? Does he even want to be found?"

"I understand that you are trying to engage in the lowering of expectations in case my meeting with my brother does the going South," Starfire said. "I am prepared for the possibility of my brother not remembering or wanting to see me. If that is the case, I'll be happy to know that he is alive."

There was someone in black metal armor walking behind them. He had a jetpack, a rifle strapped to his back and a black helmet with a visor covering up his face.

"I'm glad to hear that, sister." The person in the armor said.