hey you guys! i'm porlmethyst, and you may have seen me on ao3 if you read teen titans fan fiction there as well! i've decided to post my story on here as well, because why not! i'm so excited to be here, and i hope you guys like my work! this particular fanfic i've been working on for almost 2 years, and some of the earlier chapters are much older than the more recent ones due to the fact that i kept taking hiatuses back when i first started writing this story. just saying that so you're aware, because honestly the earlier chapters aren't my best lmao. there's six chapters posted already on ao3, so i'll try to post them here too as soon as i can! i'm still getting used to using this site haha. anyway, i hope you enjoy the story! reviews, questions and comments are always appreciated! :)
Beast Boy was running as fast as he could. His team needed him, and he didn't waste a second to get over to where they were. He missed Terra very much, and he wished that she would come through and join him, but she couldn't remember. Now, his team needed him, and that's all that mattered. He finally arrived at the scene with his fellow titans. "Robin I'm here! What's going—"
"Look out!" Robin shouted as the red monster shot a bolt of electricity to both of them.
Beast Boy jumped out of the way just in time to see that they were fighting that white monster from before, although it had now changed colour, and it seemed that it was now fighting with its full power. It was very strange; the titans had never seen this guy before, so they had no idea who or what this guy was, or what he wanted with them. Beast Boy morphed into a tiger and tried to attack from behind. Unfortunately for him, the monster possessed zero-point energy powers, and hit Beast Boy with a beam, freezing him midair, and knocked him back into a metal beam. He regained his bearings and gave the other titans a look. They nodded back at him and charged at the monster all at the same time. However, the monster put up a defense shield before the titans could reach it, and the titans used all their power to try to break through. While that was happening, the monster just stood in the middle shifting its gaze slowly to each of the five titans, individually, and one at a time. After a few moments, he spoke for the first time, almost in a robotic voice. "Scan complete." The titans stopped fighting and stepped back. "Identifying as… the teen titans."
"What are you?" Robin asked as he tried to step closer to the monster. Before he could get close enough the monster flew up into the ceiling and crashed through it, escaping in broad daylight. "Where did it come from?"
*Events of trouble in Tokyo happen soon after because honestly i only realized that the movie was made after season 5*
Dear Galfore,
How have things been on Tamaran? We haven't gotten back to your recent letter, and I apologize for that. Things have been very busy on earth; my friends and I have been fighting all the bad people in our city, a little more than usual. Although it is quiet for the moment, my friends and I are ready for whatever comes our way next. I miss Tamaran sometimes, but I know that it is in good hands thanks to you. Hopefully I can come back to Tamaran and see you, I would really enjoy that! I hope you get this message soon.
- Starfire 3
Starfire looked up from her written letter to her guardian to take in the sight that was around her: Beast Boy and Cyborg playing video games next to her on the couch, and Raven meditating quietly on the other side of the room. She then heard the door open with a whoosh, and Robin stepped out of it. He found Starfire and smiled. As he made his way to the couch, she had a warm smile on her face. "Hello Robin, what were you doing?"
"Just going through the crime scanner for the whole city," Robin plopped himself on the couch next to her smiling. "We haven't had any crime in almost a week."
"And is that a good thing?" Starfire asked, hoping it was.
"I'd say so." Robin wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close.
As Starfire slinked her arms around his waist to hug him back, the words 'game over' appeared in big large text on the screen, with Cyborg laughing. "Booyah, I win again!"
"Dude no way!" Beast Boy spoke in a high voice. "How do you keep beating me?"
"I guess I'm just that good." Cyborg gave a smug look at Beast Boy, who then grumbled and turned away, only to see Robin and Starfire all close and cuddled up to each other.
"Uh, are you guys going to make out again? 'Cause if you do I think I'll throw up my breakfast."
"Now?" Robin asked. "No, no of course not." He then turned and spoke to Starfire softly. "Maybe later though." Those words caused Starfire to giggle a little, and unfortunately for Beast Boy, he heard the whole conversation, he groaned in annoyance.
"What were you doing?" Robin asked her as he sat up straight.
"I was responding to Galfore's letters, as I haven't been on top of all of them." Starfire spoke as she opened up the folded letter revealing her neat penmanship. "I shall now send my letter, but my messenger friend hasn't returned to the tower in a while."
The other titans were now paying attention. "Hold up, messenger friend?" Beast Boy inquired. "What are they?"
"Well, actually, I have no idea what he is, but I guess on earth the closest thing he would resemble would be a nighttime bird."
"You mean a bat?" Beast Boy asked as he morphed into one and flew in circles.
"Yes. His name is Solace, and he is the happiest little, uh," Starfire pondered wondering herself what he could have been. "The happiest little friend!"
"Happy huh?" Raven wondered. "Funny his name means to comfort someone at a time of grief."
"Cool. So, when do we get to meet him?" Cyborg asked.
"Oh, well, the thought has never occurred to me until now, but if you wish to meet him…"
"Yeah! I always wondered what it would be like to meet a bat, alien, thing!" Beast Boy jumped off the couch.
"You've always wondered what it would be like to meet a bat alien?" Raven looked at him.
"Yeah, what's your point?"
Raven looked at him dumbfounded. "Never mind."
"Well I think it's a great idea, Star." Robin said.
"As do I, I am just concerned for his safety." Starfire looked up in the blue sky. "Do you think he'll be alright?"
"Probably, I mean, bats are smart, right?" Cyborg spoke before Beast Boy jumped on his shoulders.
"Not all of them," Beast Boy pointed to a spot in the bright blue sky. "That one's flying in the daytime, and I don't think it can see well, it looks like it's gonna crash into the tower."
Starfire looked and then her eyes widened in delight. "No, he has finally come back!" Starfire then flew out of the room and the other titans followed close behind her. She went outside stopped on the tiny bit of island that had surrounded the tower. Solace then turned and flew downward into their direction. He spread his bat-like wings out and crashed himself right into Starfire's waiting arms. "Oh, my friend, I have missed you so much! I was beginning to think you've lost your way!"
"Now why would I let a thing like that happen to me when I would be off to find my best friend?" Solace looked up at her.
"You two are friends too?" Beast Boy asked.
"When I was small, sometimes Galfore would be too busy to play with me, so he would send Solace to watch over me while he was away." Starfire explained as she scratched his head. "Now that I live on earth I arranged it so it could be possible for me to have a little reminder of home while I am away."
"Speaking of Galfore," Solace flew out of her arms and handed her a letter. "he sent you this."
"Thank you Solace. Oh, I must introduce you to my friends!" Starfire spoke excitedly.
"Don't tell me, from what Galfore said I think I can tell. Cyborg Beast Boy Raven and Robin." Solace pointed the titans out as he spoke. "Yes, Galfore has said many good things about all of you, especially you, Robin" Solace's friendly look turned into a smug one as he shoved Starfire closer to Robin. "By the way Starfire, Galfore thinks, and I do as well, that you're," he cleared his throat. "in good hands."
Starfire smiled, though it seemed everyone had thought that, and she was happy to agree that they were right. "Solace, why don't you come inside? I have a letter I need to give you."
The others went back inside the tower and Starfire went off to retrieve her letter to Galfore. As she did, Solace was having the time of his life as he was zipping around the common room looking at shiny things all around. "Ooh, shiny things, I like shiny things!"
Solace zipped as Cyborg chased after him making sure he didn't touch anything he wasn't supposed to. After a little bit Cyborg finally caught up to him. "Okay, besides shiny things, what else do you like?"
"Hm," Solace thought. "Do you happen to have Tameranian moon cheese?"
Cyborg was at a loss. "Uh, no." He thought for a moment and finally came up with an idea. "But we got earth cheese, maybe you'll like it." Cyborg got some cheese from the fridge and found some cheese and showed Solace who had wide eyes. "We got brie?" Solace leaned into the cheese and sniffed it, shaking his head in disapproval. "What about cheddar?" Solace sniffed once again and shook his head in disapproval. As Cyborg was going through the cheeses he stuck his tongue out and made a face, as if he just smelled something so horrible. "Aw man, not the camembert."
Solace smelled the cheese and he gasped and smiled happily. "This is what I had in mind! Can I try it out?"
"Knock yourself out." Cyborg held his nose to avoid having to smell the cheese as Solace happily devoured the whole thing in mere seconds. Starfire came back soon after and Solace flew over to her.
"Thank you Starfire!" Solace took the letter in his claws. "Y'know, he really misses you. Galfore?"
"I am sure he does. Tell him that I plan to visit Tamaran soon, and that I miss him too. Solace do you have to leave so soon?"
"Unfortunately, besides, Galfore is probably wondering if I bring any news about you. He'll probably want to know right away."
Starfire nodded and pulled her furry friend close. "I hope to see you again very soon."
Starfire brought Solace to the roof of the tower so he could take off and head back to Tamaran. As he was about to take off, he saw the titans behind him, and hovered in the air. "Titans, it has been a great pleasure." Solace smiled and finally took off into the sky and headed upwards. The titans watched until they couldn't see him any longer.
Night had now fallen upon Jump City. The crisp summer air had flowed through Starfire's window, filling her room with the pleasant-smelling scent of nature. As a self-taught star mapper, she looked at them through her window with wonder in her eyes. It really was an amazing sight she thought.
"Knock knock."
Starfire turned and was delighted to see Robin at her door. She motioned him to come in and he sat down on her bed next to her, looking out up at the stars from her window too. "You doing okay?"
"Of course." Starfire replied softly with her gaze not moving from the night sky.
The two shared a moment of silence. Just being in each other's presence was perfect. After a while Robin broke the silence. "The stars are beautiful tonight."
"They're the most beautiful stars I've ever seen, don't you think?" Starfire asked.
Robin thought for a moment and smiled. "No," he said turning his gaze to meet his eyes with hers. "You're the most beautiful star I've ever seen."
Starfire's face glowed as a red hue spread. She smiled and kissed him and the two shared an intimate moment. Starfire yawned soon after and leaned on Robin. "You know, I think Solace was right."
"About what?" Robin asked softly.
"I am in good hands."
Robin smiled and pulled her close. God he loved her more than anything. He looked down on her and saw that she was fast asleep leaning on him. He moved her hair out of her face and kissed her head. He curled up close to her and closed his eyes.
Without realizing it, he fell asleep next to her.
The next day, Cyborg got an early start. Feeling cheerful, he decided to make the team breakfast. As he walked past Robin's room, he saw that the door to his room was already open, and assumed Robin was already up. He turned around the corner and the two big doors to the common room were in his sight. He walked past Starfire's room and decided to check to see if she was already awake too. Instead he saw Starfire and Robin cuddled up close to each other. That alone made him stop walking and he couldn't help but stare at the cute sight in front of him. After a few minutes, Beast Boy came around the corner and he stopped in his tracks. "Uh, Cy? Why are you staring in Star's room?"
"Dude," Cyborg whispered. "Come quietly, you gotta see this."
"Is Silky lying on his back again?" Beast Boy walked over to Cyborg. "Cause if he is I've already seen—" He stopped as he peered into Starfire's room to see the sight that Cyborg kept fawning over. Beast Boy smiled. "Well, they aren't making out."
They stared quietly a little longer before Raven turned the corner holding a book. Cyborg and Beast Boy had barely noticed, and by the time Raven passed them, she could see them from the corner of her eye, and put her book down. "Okay, what are you two doing?"
"Raven, come here for a sec." Cyborg whispered to her.
Rolling her eyes, Raven made her way to them. She peered in slightly and was surprised. She smiled. They were lucky. She wished someone loved her like that.
"So, what do you think?" Beast Boy gave a toothy grin at her.
"Okay, that is pretty amazing." Raven admitted. She gazed at them a little longer before realizing that they should be left alone.
"Okay, let's go now, give them space, we'll see them later." Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven left the scene and went into the common room as Cyborg started breakfast. However, Raven couldn't help but think about what she saw for a little bit longer.
"They really are lucky."
The day carried on and soon everyone was awake and the titans spent another day inside the tower. Today however felt more unexciting than the day before, and there was almost nothing to do. However, none of them complained. They could be out on a mission kicking butt, and they appreciated every moment they had whenever they weren't out looking for a villain. That night however, there was a fiery red sunset, and it was absolutely something else. Everything was fine, but all of it would change for the titans when that night, a sonic explosion rang in the sky far above, cracking the glass of titans tower, and a small thump caused noise down below. "Whoa! What was that?" Beast Boy asked with an expression of worry.
"I'm not sure." Robin stood up and spoke. "Titans, let's check outside."
The titans went outside to see if anything wasn't where it shouldn't be. So far, everything seemed normal. Starfire paused her search for a moment, and looked up at the sky. "What could have caused it?" She looked down at the ground and she could have sworn she saw something move in the bushes. She bent down and moved the shrubs out of the way. To her surprise, she found Solace lying there in a crippled position. "Solace!" The other titans turned and found Starfire who picked up Solace into her hands. "What happened?"
"On Tamaran, things are very bad." Solace spoke with a hint of pain in his voice.
"On Tamaran?" Beast Boy asked.
"What happened?" Raven said.
"If it's on Tamaran then we shall leave at—"
"No!" Solace stopped her immediately. "You can't go back, it's far too dangerous."
Starfire was already hovering ready to leave, and she slowly returned on land. "I do not understand! Solace what happened on Tamaran?"
"The Uranians," Solace spoke more quietly as the other titans came closer. "They have destroyed Tamaran."
Starfire gave a short gasp. "No…"
"That big explosion happened on Tamaran. Soldiers the high commission everyone. They're all gone."
The other titans were beyond shocked. Starfire felt her eyes sting as those impactful words hit her hard. "Galfore?" Starfire looked down at Solace as if she were about to break.
Solace now had tears in his eyes. "I-I'm sorry…"
The titans gasped. Starfire just stood there, mouth slightly agape as tears poured from her eyes. She placed Solace down, and her expression of sadness soon turned into anger. Her eyes glowed green as she formed a star bolt into her two hands and aimed it at the small piece of land above the water. She shot her star bolt at the small bit of land, blowing it up completely. Starfire blinked once more as her glowing eyes subsided. Feeling her own hot tears against her throbbing cheeks felt terrible. She fell to her knees and broke down softly, with her hand covering her face. The titans felt absolutely horrible. They didn't know what else to say or do. It all happened so quickly; no one could process what had happened. Robin was the first to approach her, and he let her cry on him as he held her close. The other titans approached and held Starfire close. There was nothing else that they could do but be there for her. It was a surprise to everyone, really. Everything was just completely gone.