Starfire swallowed hard. "I cannot believe I did it."
The heavy rain darkened the night sky, so that the stars and the moon were obscured. It was also nearly impossible to see one's surroundings.
"Sister..."
She had threatened to join an enemy alien army. They would rule over Tamaran, bringing terror to its people. But why?
"You know quite well, little sister, that I am the lawful ruler of our planet. Now, with my new allies, I shall take my rightful place over our people!" "You seem to have forgotten, Blackfire, that our parents gave your birthright to me, because our people turned against you. Nothing can be changed. Surrender now, leave your allies, and you will not be hurt." "I will never surrender to you, troq!" "Then you have left me with no choice." And the battle began.
She had been given specific orders from Tamaran's leaders to arrest her and bring her to trial. Do not kill her unless she tortures you.
She had not tortured Starfire, nor had she taken any extreme measures to fight her. Blackfire had always had the upper hand in strength, until tonight.
They had matched each other blow-for-blow until the last moments. Starfire fought to keep her people free. Blackfire fought to take the throne.
"You have impressed me, little sister. Perhaps you would serve me well." "I will not join your empire, Blackfire!" "If not you...I know someone who might." "Robin will never join you! He stands for justice, not power!" And with that, she launched her final attack. The impact had sent Blackfire flying backward, slamming her against a tree. There was a sickening Starfire's heart stopped for a moment, and panic ran through her mind. "No...I could not have..." She flew over to her sister's body, and knelt down beside her. A trickle of blood ran from her mouth, and her hair was sticky from blood in the back. "No..." Blackfire managed to open her eyes just enough to see. "Little sister, you have defeated me. Was...it...worth..." Her eyes closed, and her jaw slackened. And then there was silence.
Starfire's comlink beeped. She answered, "Yes, Robin?"
"Starfire, did you complete your mission?"
The rain started to come down even harder. "Yes...but I went too far."
"Is Blackfire..."
"Yes. I did it in anger, and I should not have."
"Anger is a natural emotion, Star."
"But I disobeyed my leaders."
"At least Tamaran is no longer under any threat from her."
"No, Robin...you do not understand. I will return to the Tower in a bit." With that she hung up.
As she flew home, she was grateful for the downpour. After all, rain is a great disguise for tears.