IMPORTANT: If you haven't read 'The Titan Identity', then some parts of this story might not make sense. You may want to check that one out first. If not then by all means enjoy the story.

Dedicated to my reviewers for 'The Titan Identity'

Chapter One

Happy Anniversary

The stars deep in outer space wheeled on by as if moving in light speed. Beyond the vast nebulas and outer reaches of our solar system another system of planets came into view. A lone large planet stood out among the others as if having a commanding influence over all. Passing through the shades of clouds a tall spire like castle towered proudly over the stretching landscape. Towards the peak of the castle a host of royal officials gathered to discuss a matter to which they could no longer simply send away.

"My lords consider what such a thing could do for our world," said the one who had the floor. "At last our beloved Tamaran will be stronger and more powerful than ever previously imagined. I ask all of you, not to allow past grievances to prevent this alliance from taking place." As the one spoke the many presiding nobles listened with apathy and some hanging their heads in the person's futile attempt to convince them. Blackfire rose from her seat and walked to the center of the tribunal. "Once we have joined forces with the Psions, not even the strongest of races would be ale to stand in our way."

"Kormand'r!" The tribunal Arbiter silenced her instantly. "The decision has been made. The Imperial Tribunal of Tamaran has considered your proposal and rejected it. This will be the forth time you have presented such a radical idea and we urge you to make sure that this be last." Blackfire's face contorted somewhat.

"But you don't know the technology they have to offer! If you do not except it you will instead be destroyed by it!"

"That is Enough! His highness the Emperor will never allow the people of Tamaran to consort themselves with such a maniacal race, and you are already in enough trouble for doing so yourself. You should consider yourself lucky you survived the attack on earth, when provoked humans can be most formidable." He now rose from his chair. "And should any Psion vessels ever approach Tamaran they will be met with ultimate military force and sent back to whatever barren and desolate dust ball that they came from. Have I made myself clear?" Blackfire reluctantly bowed her head.

"Inexplicably."

"Then you may take your leave." With an emphasized turn on the heel Blackfire made her way to the exit. She stopped and walked back up to the Arbiter, where upon she removed a small sphere.

"A modest gift, to my father." He eyed it with an arched brow.

"I do not believe a meager presentation will soften your father's anger toward you. But very well, I will hold on to it until comes the day of his return from the Zorin system." With one more bow Blackfire quickly made her way out of council room, an noticablly evil grin adorned her face.Sitting back down and placing the sphere next to him the Arbiter looked around at the others. "Are there any last moment comments?" There was a general consensus of relief that the subject was finally closed. "Very well, I then open the floor to the discuss commerce stipulations with Viridian three." As he spoke the sphereinconspiuously began to hover above his desk somewhat. "Regrettably our textile foundries have not been fulfilling their quota and though it will take a lot of discus….." He trailed off when he finally noticed thin streams of light moving along the sphere's corona like an atom. It rose a little higher and by now captured the attention of everyone else. The streams of light began to move faster and faster, the Arbiter watching them apprehensively. Suddenly the streams burst out like a wave engulfing everything in the room. He staggered backward shielded his eyes, as did the other nobles. With one last flash the lights subsided and the sphere floated back down to the desk. It touched down with a small tap and the Arbiter stepped down from his podium.

"Is everyone alright?" He got silent looks of worry from everyone. "Summon the guards, and bring back Kormand'r"- He stopped abruptly as his breath suddenly gave out. He began choking and he fell to the floor, in their seats the others did the same; a trickle of blood running down the side of their mouths. The Arbiter reached up to his throat curled his hands as though gripping it tightly. By now only hushed coughs and gasps of agony could be heard from anyone. The Arbiter turned a blue greenish color and went silent. Then he, along with all the others turned to a viscous liquid and covered the tribunal floor.

ACROSS THE GALAXY…………………………

A pair of steel toe boots stepped up to a white home plate and filed against the pavement. The one wearing the boots was Robin of the Teen Titans, and he was up to bat. CRACK! He held the bat over his shoulder and a smile spread across his face as he watched his ball sail into the air. It flew out over the ocean and was out of sight.

"OHHHHHH! DID YOU SEE THAT SPORTS FANS? DID YOU SEE THAT?" He clapped and ran along the bases as he took his forth homerun. He stomped down on home plate and put his arms up. "Score one more for team Robin and Star!"

"Wonderful Robin! You have made yet another run of the home!" She threw her arms around him and he twirled her around. After spinning a few more times and their laughter began to die down Robin faced the opposing team; Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven.

"Maybe we should just go in, ya know we've pretty much got his game in the bag." Cyborg gave him an irritated look.

"Yeah? Five bucks says you can't do squat on your own," he said with a sly grin. Robin thought for a moment then looked back at Star as though asking for her approval. She gave him a warm smile and turned back to Cyborg.

"Friend you've got yourself a bet."

"Alrighty, Star why don't you take outfield," directed Cyborg. She nodded happily and flew up in the air. They had been playing their national pastime on the roof of Titans Tower, meaning at least Starfire or Raven was needed to stay in the air incase of long balls or pop flies. Robin stepped up to the plate while Beast Boy taunted him from the bases.

"HEEYYYYYY BATTER BATTER BATTER!" Robin swung the bat a couple of times to get his bearings and pointed out towards the sky. Cyborg rolled his eyes, Beast Boy doubled over laughing, Raven didn't seem to care, and Starfire looked confused. With a chew of his large wad of gum Cyborg pitched Robin a fast ball. Seeing it come in slow motion Robin swung the bat around and cracked the ball straight into the air. He threw his bat to the ground and began running the bases. Starfire saw the ball coming her way and moved into position to catch it. Robin passed third base and was coming home when he heard an ecstatic cheer. He turned and saw Starfire descending back to the Tower.

"Robin look! I have caught the ball!" Robin ran up and saw the baseball in her glove.

"Hey great job Star! And…..and now I'm, out." Cyborg leaned over with a sly grin and his hand out. With a thin line for a mouth Robin reached into his pocket and handed over five bucks.

"Are we done now," asked Raven letting her glove drop to the ground.

"DUDE! The fight's only just begun," shouted Beast Boy. Raven shot him a glare making him back away somewhat.

"It's getting kinda late anyway," said Robin. "I think we should call it a day." They all agreed and headed back inside. As they were walking back inside Starfire tapped Cyborg on the shoulder.

"Please why did Robin point towards the sky? Was there a specific direction he intended to make the ball go?" Cyborg chuckled.

"Well Star, that all begins with a guy named 'Babe Ruth'. As they decended the stairs back to the common room Cyborg told Starfire of baseball history. Today was a special day; they had been celebrating by playing all of the sports games they could think of and more. Among all other holidays, the Titans celebrated tow days for each Titan; their birthday and the day they joined the team. Today belonged to a certain Titan who had decided to try all of the sports they knew of.

"Alright Star ya ready for this?" Cyborg took position behind something covered by a white curtain.

"Yes! Yes! I ache to find out what you all have prepared for me," said Starfire. If it was one thing Starfire loved it was a surprise. She bit her lip and bobbed up and down excitedly. Cyborg pulled off the shade to reveal a tremendous cake. Starfire's lip trembled and she felt tears welling up. "A-A ten layer banana & pickle mint frosted chocolate cake!" Robin, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy beamed at her.

"Its one year today; happy anniversary Starfire," said Robin. She closed her eyes and squealed happily and hugged each of them tightly. She grabbed hold of Robin and forced him back somewhat. Sighing with content she continued to hug him until Raven cleared her throat. She sprang away from him getting red in the face. Raven levitated a knife and flew over to Starfire.

"How about you cut the cake Star?" She smiled and took the utensil out of the air. She cut a good sized sliver and handed to Beast Boy, then Cyborg, next Raven, and finally Robin. Once she was sure they all had a piece she turned back to serve herself. Before she could however Robin held out a plate with not only a piece of cake but a scoop of vanilla ice cream. She took it with sparkling eyes.

"Thank you."

"Your welcome," said Robin with a small grin. They continued to stare at one another for a long while. Starfire's ice cream had begun to melt from neglect and Robin didn't seem to notice that with his fork he was slowly prodding his hand rather than his piece of cake. They almost left their universe entirely when Beast Boy suddenly jumped in between them.

"DUDES! How many of you wanna see me down thirty-two pounds of tofu through a straw!" Robin and Starfire glanced at each other then back at Beast Boy. Robin waved his hand telling BB to get on with it. He happily obliged and set out to his performance.

……………..Two minuets later……………

"Oh-my-god." Beast Boy lay on the couch with a hand on his head. Raven glided over with a hot water bottle and replaced his hand with it. She checked his temperature and shook her head.

"Honestly Beast Boy, you'd think you would learn from the last four times." He looked up at her and shrugged.

"Beast Boy, you are feeling okay?" Starfire looked over the side of the couch.

"Oh yeah Star. Realllll peachy."

"I do not understand why you are comparing yourself to a seasonal fruit but I am glad to hear you are okay," she said with a smile. "In fact now that you are feeling better I wish to thank you all for my induction into the Titans with two things." Robin and Cyborg gave each other curious looks. "I shall begin with a traditional Tamaranian folk song." Beast Boy slapped his hands to his forehead.

"Starfire," stepped in Raven. "I don't think that's the best thing for Beast Boy right now."

"Though it's his fault for getting a tofu hangover," chuckled Cyborg. Beast Boy's semi-bloodshot eyes peeked over the couch. Cyborg put up his hands in defense.

"What's the other thing Star," asked Robin.

"I wish to recite the poem of gratitude." They all looked over at Robin who not only realized that this was Starfire's day but also knew how much she would enjoy reciting the near epic. He smiled and nodded.

"Let us sit down first."

AROUND NINE O'CLOCK………...

Robin paced around in his room while frequently stepping in front of a mirror and talking to himself. "Okay, it's really not all that hard. You just knock on the door and ask 'Starfire would you like to go with me someplace I have something important to ask you.' See? That wasn't hard was it?" His reflection shook his head. "Oh God your right! Just how the hell am I going to ask her something like this?" He scratched the bottom of his chin and looked up at the clock. "Well I better make up my mind soon, it's almost ten." He made sure his hair was as spiky as usual and nodded back at himself. He left his room and promptly walked down the hall and past Starfire's room. He knew for a fact she wasn't in there now, but up on the roof. She routinely found her way to the roof on most nights to either think or simply watch the stars. He silently opened the door form the stairway and indeed saw her sitting with her legs hanging off the edge. He nodded to himself once more to signify his own readiness and stepped out.

"Starry night?" She turned and looked up at him.

"Yes it is," she replied with a smile. He awaited her invitation and upon receiving it sat down next to her. He threw a couple of small rocks off the edge trying to think of a way to begin. "It is strange."

"What is?"

"That is has been merely three hundred and sixty-five days since you found me on that very reef." She pointed down at a spot on the shoreline. He found the spot she was pointing at and nodded.

"Yep. Seems a lot longer than that to me."

"Yes, yes it does." A stiff silence passed between the two. Robin scratched the bottom of his chin.

"Listen Star, I came up here because I have something important I need to ask you." She turned to him with her emerald eyes.

"Do you require something of me?"

"Well it's kinda hard for me to explain like this. What I meant was will you come with me somewhere, where I can ask you." She curved an eyebrow.

"Robin is there something wrong?"

"Oh no, nothing's wrong. It's just the place I have picked out would be more appropriate than here." Starfire thought for a moment then nodded.

"Okay Robin, to where shall we go?"

"Right down there." He pointed to the reef she had identified earlier.

"You are referring to the place where I appeared on the shore?"

"Yeah, yeah that's the one." Robin had slipped into a daze since he asked her. Starfire looked moderately perplexed at the strange request but didn't doubt Robin in the slightest.

"Okay but it is becoming slightly cold outside, I will only be a moment in fetching my warmer apparel."

"Sounds great, I'll meet you there." She smiled and flew off down the stairs. He hesitated for a moment then pulled a small black box from his pocket. He looked down at it and tightened his grip. "I've known you for only a year and I've never been surer of anything in my entire life." He threw the box in the air a few inches and upon catching it fast walked down the stairs.

Alright, this is a sequel so I'm not sure how this will turn out in the end but I want to give it a try. I'm also kinda excited about this because it gives me a chance to use one of my favorite Batman villains, alongside Blackfire who is one of the main antagonists in this story. Hope Y'all enjoyed the opening chapter and I'll try to update as soon as humanly possible. Laters!