DISCLAIMER: See chapter one, page one

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Ok, this is going to be another long chapter, but only because I had a really hard time splitting it up. I hope everyone still enjoys it!

CHAPTER 2

Robin wasn't sure where he was when he woke. He looked around for a moment, and realized he was in the Titan Ship. He was very confused, and didn't really remember a thing, until all of his memories shot back into his head.

He was going to Nubia, the home of the sisters, to put together a plan for taking back Middle Earth. He groaned, and laied back on his cot. He wasn't especially looking forward to that. He looked next to him, and saw Starfire curled up on her cot, her red hair flung wildely about her face. He smiled at her childish deameanor, and wiped the hair out of her face. She sighed, and his heart just about broke.

He sat up, and saw that it was night, and everyone was asleep. Even the sisters, from lack of cots, slept on top of each other. Atila and Speedy had curled up next to each other, his arm wrapped tightly around her waist. Robin was surprised that they were aloud to be curled up like that, but right then, he didn't really care. They were finding love in each other. There was someone missing, though. He looked around and realized that Fair was no where to be seen. He stood, and walked around the cabins, but didn't find her. Then he realized someone had to be flying the thing. He made his way to the cock pit.

--

Fair sat there, looking out over the dark sky. They had been flying for hours, through many portals and deminsions, thanks to Raven, and now nothing but dark sky lay out in front of them. Her feet were reclined on the dash board, and she watched as the ship flew itself.

"What are you doing?" She jumped when she heard the smooth, tired voice behind her. Which was odd, for she never jumped. She turned around in her seat and saw Robin standing there, leaning against the door frame with a smug look on his face. It seemed so odd to see him without his mask. She would just have to get used to it.

"What do you think I'm doing? Someone has to fly this thing." She said, attempting to act smug. Robin glanced at the sterring wheel then laughed.

"It's on auto pilot." Fair looked down at the wheel, and bit her bottom lip. He always found some way to out show her. "But, seriously," he said coming to sit in the seat next to her, "what are you doing? You should be asleep, regaining your strength. It's going to be a long way to Nubia, and the road will be hard. You need all your powers at your disposal." Fair looked at Robin and smiled.

"Thank you, Robin, but I think I'll be okay. Besides, I tried sleeping, and it didn't help much."

"Bad dreams?"

"No, not really. Bad thoughts, or something like it. You know, never mind, it's just a dream, it doesn't mean anything." Robin scowled and stood, and walked infront of Fair. He stood between her and the dashboard, and hugged the chair with his knees to keep it from moving.

"Fair. I have seen everything magical happen around you. I have seen you say spells, use crystal balls, and travel through time. Now, you, of all people, are telling me that dreams don't mean anything." He raised an eyebrow at the girl skeptically. She sighed, and looked up into his deep, grey eyes. Such a wonder that a boy so young could have such haunting eyes.

"You're right, Robin. It does mean something, every dream means something. It's just so…odd for me. There was me, and someone else. A man, long, dark hair, and broad shoulders was there. He was holding me so close, I could even smell the woody sent he had. Then, the next thing I know, he is consumed in green flames. I reach out to him, but I can not get through the fire. He smiles at me, then is gone. See, weird, no sense making."

Robin glared at Fair for a moment, his grey eyes baring into her soul, it seemed. Then, without much restraint, he reached out his hand and brushed it across her cheek. Her eyes went wide with surprise, but she didn't stop him. He brushed his hand through her silky hair, and smiled at the feel of it between his fingers. Then, his consciounse seemed to snap back at him, and he drew his hand away. Fair didn't say anything, just stared back at him.

"So, you're dream sounds like you are afraid of losing someone, a man, it seems, and you don't want to let him go, but he wants you to so you can move on. I don't get the green flames though." Said Robin, clearing his throat when he had finished. Fair stared at him, utterly surprised. "So, it's getting late, I'm going to head back to bed, and you should do the same." He winked, and stood to leave. Fair still sat there in utter shock, almost not breathing. "Oh, and, you should probably know, Ati is curled up in Speedy's arms right now. They were at her waist when I left. Who knows where they are now." He smiled when he saw Fair's eyes narrow in anger. He knew that she was far too protective of her little sister, and he also knew that Speedy was going to get hell in the morning.

He arrived back in the cabin, dragging his feet from exhaustion. He collapsed on his cot as soon as he found it, and he turned over onto his back, closing his eyes. A few minutes later, he felt a cool hand slide over his chest. He opened his eyes to see two large, green ones staring back at him. Starfire smiled shyly, and then curled up into Robin's chest. He looked down at her for a moment, then smiled, too. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and fell asleep listening to the sounds of her mellow breathing.

-888-

Robin woke a few hours later to the sound of screaming. He opened his eyes, and saw Speedy running for his life. Robin smiled to himself in cruel satisfaction. Fair had found them.

"If you ever put your hands on my little sister again, I swear…!" shouted Fair as she sent a wave of air at Speedy. He flew through the air and landed roughly on the opposite wall.

"Fair, stop, you're being ridiculous!" shouted Ati. "Do I ever interfere with your relationships? Okay, I do, but this is different. We didn't do anything, we were sleeping. This is not your place to make judgement." Fair was momentarily alive with anger, but she then calmed down. She smoothed out her hair and dress and that intimidating, frightening prescence was gone.

"You know what, Ati, you're right. It's not my place. It's Dad's." Ati and Speedy's faces immediately fell. Legolas of the Woodland realm was not one to be tampered with when it came to his daughters. Speedy knew of his anger, and his ability to pin a fly with an arrow from fifty miles without killing it. Just imagine what he could do with a human at three feet, and aiming to kill. He suddenly realized that he was forming a very uncomfortable rash on his neck.

"Speaking of which," said Sesira who had taken over the wheel, "We're here."

Everyone immediately flew to the nearest window and gawked at the beautiful sight that lay before them. Green hills rolling on for as far as the eye could see. Animals of all kinds roamed the lands, looking up at the ship when it passed. Even people working in their fields looked up and waved at the ship.

"You would think that they were used to us." said Aqualad.

"They aren't. They just know that whenever we are involved, it has to be something worth while." said Aquarius. They flew on and the land became more forested. Only a thin trail could be seen through the thick jungle. Starfire rested her head against the window, staring out at the land. Fair came and stood next to her.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" she asked. Starfire looked up at her and nodded.

"Never did I think I would see a place more glorious than my home, but I am mistaken."

"Yes, the lands of Taka can be overwhelming at times. I still haven't fully grasped its wonder, and I have lived here my whole life. We shall be approaching Nubia soon, and that is a sight to see. The people are kind, as well. They will greet you as a sister." Starfire smiled as Fair walked away. Frankly, though, Star wasn't looking forward to this. It took her so long to make such good friends in the Mortal World. Now she would have to prove herself in a whole new world. How much could one girl take?

The continued flying over the green, sometimes barren lands. It rode out ahead of them like an ocean. Fair was with Robin, discussing a premature plan to retake Middle Earth.

"It won't be easy." She said ringing her hands. "We'll have to put together an army ourselves, and storm the land. There are still some descendants of Rohan and Gondor living in the mountains. If we find them and bring them all together, then we stand a good chance." Robin wasn't really listening, though. He was staring off lovingly in Starfire's direction. Fair saw this and rolled her eyes.

"Are you listening?"

"Hugh, what, yeah."

"Robin, if we are going to do this, then you have to listen to me, and focus! If you don't want to do this, then just tell me. We have been all over every world gathering forces, and we can find someone else to lead this army if necessary, but we need you. This title belongs to you!" Fair shook her head, and stood, walking over to the window. Robin understood why she would be upset. She deserved to be. He stood also and came over to stand next to her.

"I'm sorry, Fair. It's just, I have to get used to all of this. I might have lived this life before, but I don't remember a thing. You have to teach me, and I have to be a good student. I am openly giving myself to you, master." He said, bowing. Fair looked at him sternly, then smiled.

"That won't be necessary, Robin. I am your friend, and I help you because I care, not because it's my obligation. I'll help you as all of us will, and you will succeed." Robin exhaled, relieved that she understood.

"Great. And, there's something else." Fair raised an eyebrow at him. "I need you to teach me swordsmanship. I realize that I might need to know that is I'm living in this world, and you may be the only one who can teach me the graceful, Elvin way, since you're most connected with you Elfish heritage out of all of your sisters, and…" Fair put a finger to his mouth to stop his rambling.

"I'll be happy to."

--

They continued flying, and becoming rather bored. The hours passed by like the waves on the sea. Going on and on forever. Then, Sesira gasped loudly, sending a chill through everyone.

"What is it?" Fair asked, running up to her, and then she gasped as well when she looked out of the large window.

"What is wrong with you…" Ati didn't even finish her statement. She dropped to her knees, her hand clasped over her mouth. Soon, everyone gathered at the window in the cock pit. They all had the same reaction. A long strip of once rich and green land was now black and ash. Trees burned, homes destroyed, lives lost. The black scar ran on and on, forming a deathly hallow around the land.

"Oh my." gasped Starfire.

"What happened here?" asked Raven.

"This is Orc work. Our parents described it to us." said Ati who was now sobbing. "They burn and pillage until there's nothing left, but only if they are commanded to. They are tracking something, and I can just guess what it is." She looked up at her sisters, and they all nodded.

"What is it?" asked Cyborg.

"It's Nubia. They want us, and our parents. Sauron doesn't want anyone risking the chance of his dominance. He wants to wipe us out."

"Well, can they get into Nubia?" asked Speedy.

"No, but they will try. And they will burn outside villages until we drop our guard. We'll have to get rid of them before they reach it." said Tanturam.

"How do you expect us to do that?" asked Beast Boy.

" By fighting." said Robin. He had been standing far off in a corner, and no one really noticed him until now. Fair smiled at his will to fight. "We can stop them before they reach Nubia. They travel on foot and we have a flying ship. It shouldn't be that hard to catch up with them." No one said anything in response, just silence.

"You know, he's right." said Bumble Bee. No one had noticed her, either. "We can fight to stop them, and it shouldn't be hard. I mean, how many can there be?"

"That many." said Sesira. They all glared out of the window, and saw a company of Orcs moving North. There was about five hundred of them. They all ran will the speed never before seen. The ship had to actually fly, not hover, to keep up with them.

"I'm rather disappointed." said Ati.

"Why is that, little sister?" asked Aquarius.

"Because, you would think that they would send more than five hundred Orcs to come for us."

"The rest are probably coming across the ocean as we speak. Five hundred to come for us, and then more to sack Taka. Sauron has given up on Middle Earth. Now he's trying to conquer all of Arda." said Fair as she watched the creatures march across the land. The Titans and the sisters stood there, watching in amazment as their story book tales started to come true. When they were directly above the mass of Orcs, Sesira opened the large, air locked, door. The sisters stood next to it, ready to jump out.

"Where do you guys think you're going?" asked Beast Boy.

"We're going to get rid of them." said Sesira coolly.

"Yeah, there's only five hundred of them. It shouldn't take much." said Ati as she refilled her quiver.

"No way am I letting you girls go out there and finish them off by yourself. Maybe you haven't noticed, but you are on a ship full of super heros." stated Robin, crossing his arms.

"Robin, we can't risk using you guys. These things are fierce, and we've fought them before. We could use Raven's help, though. Her magic could help."

"And our powers can't?" chimed in Starfire. Tanturam hadn't spoken yet, but she was getting annoyed.

"Guys! Let them come, we need all the help that we can get. Someone needs to stay up here with the ship, though." Bumble Bee volunteered.

"Alright then, people. Get ready for your first of many battles with Orcs." said Fair as she leaped from the ship. Her sisters followed her, and Ati was the only one who looked actually excited about it. The Titans exchanged glances, and then they were off as well.

Fair had concentrated the wind under her to fly. The rest of the sisters were riding on Wind Riders (winged horses) who had appeared out of absolutely nowhere. Speedy could not fly, so he rode with Ati. They dived on the company of Orcs, hoping to surprise them, but they weren't. A volley of fire tipped arrows soared towards the young heros. They had to curve out of the way to avoid being tagged. Ati and Speedy sent their own volley of arrows at the threat, and Speedy's modern, explosive arrows seemed to cause a lot more trouble. Every one of Ati's arrows killed an Orc, but she could only shoot so many. She could feel Speedy smirk against her neck

"I told you explosive arrows were better." He whispered, rather huskily.

"Maybe so, archer, but to use regular arrows, you actually have to know how to aim." She responded, and just to prove her point she shot one arrow that hit an Orc directly between the eyes. Speedy couldn't even see which one she hit. She smiled to herself as he mumbled something about stupid Elfin sight.

Ati:1

Speedy: 0

They continued to dive, firing at the Orcs. Starfire used her energy blast to wipe out an entire half of the army. Robin yelled a congratulations to her, and she smiled at him. Fair suddenly felt a ping of jealousy, something she never had to worry about with boys, and found herself diving into the sea of black, disgusting creatures. Her landing caused such a wave of air, it flew most of the Orcs a mile away from her. She used her control over the wind to throw quite a few of the Orcs a good distance away. But, she could not kill them with her wind. When they started to surround her, she was forced to draw her blade and prepare for combat. Then they came at her. They tried to overwhelm her, but she was a better swordsman that that. She cut down everyone who opposed her with a swiftness and grace that only the Elves could posses. But, it became too much even for her. It seemed as if the entire army was after her. A blade cut her upper arm, and its rust stung terribly. Then she was cut across the waist. She faltered some, and she would have been hacked to death, if Robin had not jumped into the sparing circle. His mastery of kung fu , and assortment of gagets was wiping out many a creature. Once there was a large enough space between the dead and live Orcs, he went to Fair. She lay on the blood wet ground, curled up in pain.

"Fair, Fair!" he cried, her eyes were shut tight, and sweat was pouring down her face. More Orcs had been drawn away from their fight with the other heros, and Robin quickly picked up Fair, and started to run. He couldn't get back to the ship without flying, so there was nothing else he could really do. Suddenly, a pure white, winged horse appeared next to him, as if formed out of the air. He immediately recognized it as Fair's Wind Rider. He didn't stop to ask questions, he just quickly threw himself over the back of the horse, still holding Fair, and they took off into the air.

A volley of arrows was being shot at them, so the winged horse sped on faster. They reached the ship quickly, even though an arrow managed to pierce Robin's upper arm. He didn't even answer any of BB's hurried questions, he just quickly laid Fair on a cot, and glanced over her body. She was cut in the upper arm and across the waist. He had a first aid kit that would be able to hold her for a while, but he couldn't tend to it with her clothes on. So he went to BB.

"BB, can you take Fair's clothes off for me?" he asked hurridly. Bumble Bee's eyes flickered from utter surprise to confusion.

"What? Robin, why would I need to do that?"

"Because she's hurt! She's hurt and I can't look over her wounds unless her clothes are off, but I would rather a girl do it just incase she wakes up and wonders why I am stripping her." BB didn't need any more explination. She went and neatly took off Fair's clothes while Robin took control of the wheel.

While this occurd, everyone else was on the ground fighting. Raven's magic did help, and many of the Orcs were gone quickly under her hand. Aqua and Aqualad semed much more capable of sweeping their enimes away under a wave of water. Sesire burned Orcs to a crisp, and then watch as they rived in plain. She could be rather cold when she was fighting. Tanturam would use the land to her advantage, and they would sink into the earth from which they were born, only to never walk over it again. The two archers had about a ten foot radius in front of them. They had not been touched that entire time, shooting down any Orc that even looked that way. Soon, an entire infantry was dead around them. Ati didn't even wrinkle her gown, but she did manage to notice a small spot of black Orc blood on Speedy's shoulder. She smirked slightly.

"What is it?" he asked, seeing her smirk.

"Oh, nothing, it's just, you have a little spot of Orc blood on your shoulder, while I have not a dot." Speedy glanced at his shoulder and did see a spot of Orc blood on his shoulder. He was about to become angrey that she had out done him again, but he then figured out a way to make her boil.

"You wanna lick it off for me?" She glared at him with an intense furiocity that would drive the strongest man to submission. He smiled a devilsh smile, knowing that he had struck a nerve. Then, a smile broke out on her face.

"Sure." She bent her head down to his shoulder and licked it clean, making sure to touch his neck with the tip of her tongue. There was such a look of utter shock on his face, it almost made her laugh out loud. She smiled, and turned to walk away. He still stood there in complete shock.

Ati: 2

Speedy:0

Soon, all of the Titans gathered in the center of what once was a battle field. Everyone was looked over, and thankfully, there were no major injuries. Then Cyborg's communicator started to buz. He answered it, not really sure who would be summoning him.

"Hello?" he said slowly.

"Cyborg, I need you guys to come back up to the ship. Fair's hurt." He heard Robin screech on the other end.

"Okay, we're coming." He clicked off the communicator and turned to the others. "Fair's hurt, we need to get back." They all nodded, and took to the skies.

When they arrived back at the ship, they saw Fair laied out on a cot, with Robin dabbing a cloth at the wounds on her body. Her bossom and entrence were covered with cloth, while the rest of her was out. Robin at some moments brushed his hand over her leg, out of instinct. Fair's breathing was regular, and she was no longer sweating, but she had fallen into a sleep and hadn't woken yet. The wound over her upper arm was clean and bandaged, while the one over her waist was still being worked on. Robin had his mask on, hiding his face, but they could all tell that he was concerned. Aquarius took a string of water and placed it over the cut. It was glowing blue, and then she pulled away. The cut was still there, though. Aqua's healing powers were usually incredibale, but this time, it hadn't done much but cleansed the wound.

"That's odd. It should have worked." she mumbled.

"Maybe there's something on the blade. If it's poison, you won't be able to heal it." said Tanturam.

"Maybe so. How had she been doing, Robin?" asked Ati. Robin sighed, brushing his hand across her forehead.

"She's been better since I patched up the wound on her arm, but I can't get this one to stop pussing enough for me to close it up and have her bandaged. It may infect if I don't." He looked genuily worried as he continued to dab at the wounded girl's gash. Sesira saw this, and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Don't worry, Robin. Night has fallen. We'll be in Nubia by morning, and our healers can help there. Just, make sure she stays in this present condition, and go ahead and bandage up her wound. You have done a good job, she will be fine." Sesira smiled kindly at Robin, and he smiled back. They retreated to the main room, and left Robin alone in the cabins with a sleeping Fair.

He watched them leave, and then he turned his attention to the girl. He dabbed the wound one last time before taking a stretchy, long strip of fabric, and wrapped it around her waist multiple times. She stirred slightly, but still didn't wake. He smiled at her, though in his mind he was scolding her for her bravery. He propped his back against a chair, and looked out the window at the setting sun. It was all so lovely, it made him want to cry. He wiped away a glistening tear, and drifted into a light sleep.

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Robin woke to a knock at the cabin door. He looked over at Fair to see her still asleep, then stood to go answer the door. He opened it slightly to see Starfire peek her head through. She carried a trey of food with her. She smiled shyly at Robin and he smiled back.

"Hey, Star. What's up?" he asked, still tired from the nap he just took.

"Well, Robin, I was just bringing you some food prepared by friend Tanturamn. You have not left the cabin ever since the battle, and I hope that you are well." Robin couldn't help but smile at her innocence.

"Thanks, Star, I am fine, though. Is there enough food for Fair, she may wake up soon?" Star wanted to say no, but when she looked down at the tray, she saw it was full of food, none of it meant for Fair.

"Um…yes…I suppose."

"Thanks, Star." he said snatching the trey out of her hands. Before she could even respond, the door closed in her face. She sighed, and turned to walk back to where everyone was.

Beast Boy and Cyborg were deep in a video game, and Aqualad and Tanturamn were fighting over who would play winner. Raven was curled up in a dark corner with a book, and Aquarius and Sesira talked lightly. Speedy was checking his arrows, while Ati told him what he was doing wrong. They argued back and forth, both expert archers with amazing talent, both thinking that they were the best. But, before Ati could clear up the rather long point she was making, she was pulled into a kiss by Speedy. She fought back for a moment, still agitated, but she calmed quickly, wrapping her arms around him. They would have gone further, if they weren't hit in the head by an annoyed Bumble Bee. She shouted how she was tired of all the lovey dubey between them. Speedy just yelled back that she was jealous that he wasn't kissing her like that. This angered both Bumbled Bee and Ati, and Speedy found himself pinned to the wall by two short tempered power houses.

Starfire laughed when she saw this display. Speedy and Ati fought constantly, but they still loved each other. She knew they did. Even when Speedy would make jokes about all the girls he had waiting for him when he was finished with her, and when she would use him as target practice just to make him squirm, they would be found curled up in each other's arms, a smile bracing their faces.

She wished she could have that relationship with Robin. She knew he cared for her. He told her so, but, she couldn't help but feel a ping of jealously when she saw how much he was caring for Fair. What did she have that she didn't have? Sure she was pretty, but people said that Star was, as well. She was powerful, but Star was equally as powerful. Maybe it was because she wasn't as nonchalant as Fair. Maybe it was because she was so premature when it came to her views of earth. It could have been anything, but, one way or another, she would figure it out. She had not spent all of that time struggling to get Robin only to lose him now.

--

The night stars shone in on the large ship as it sailed over the green land. Robin had not gone to sleep. He couldn't. If Fair woke up, crying out in pain, he needed to be there for her. He stared out of the window, counting constellations, and watching the Wind Riders race through the night air. Everything was so beautiful there. So free of the darkness that lurked beyond the sky.

His future laied ahead of him, ripe for the taking, but did he really want it? A king? He never thought himself a king, or anything close. He just wanted his friends and innocent people to be safe. He just wanted to protect those who needed to be protected. Suddenly, he heard a murmur come from the cot he had rested Fair on. He jumped up, and flew to her side.

"Fair, Fair, look at me." he whispered soothingly. She opened her eyes slightly, and looked up into his face. She didn't notice at first, but his mask was off, and she was being stared at by his deep grey eyes. She smiled lightly.

"Hello, Robin."

"Fair, thank God you're alright. You had me scared when you didn't wake up. What did you think you were doing when you dived into that swarm of Orcs on your own? You would be dead if I hadn't come."

"Don't flater yourself, Robin. I would be just fine. But I thank you, all the same." They smiled fondly at each other, then Fair struggled to sit up. She winced as the pain of the gash hit her like a rock. She screamed out and fell back onto the cot. Robin caught her head in his hand, and eased her down softly.

"This bloody wound! Didn't Aqua come to heal it?" she asked as she massaged the area across her waist. For some reason, Robin couldn't take his eyes away from her slow moving hands, and wish that his were in their place.

"Well, yeah, she did, but she couldn't heal it. She said that there might have been poison on the blade, and she said that you could be fully healed when we got to Nubia." Fair sighed, and let her head fall back. That was just perfect. Her stupid, jealous self almost killed her! She would have to learn to not act on impulse anymore.

"That's great. Well, we'll be home soon, and I'll be better, and you'll be rewarded for saving me. Until then, I know it's late, but do we have any food? I feel like I haven't eaten in days." Robin quickly handed her a trey full of food.

"Wow. This is a lot. Did you not eat any?" He shook his head, still grinning from ear to ear. Fair smirked at him for not eating anything, but she still stuffed a bit of food into her mouth. He smiled as he watched her eat. Her full lips cascading over the food. Her licking them when there was something left. He was almost salivating, but he had to stop himself. He was with Starfire, Starfire. Fair watched warily as Robin battled with himself. It was just then that she noticed she was half naked.

"Robin…" she said slowly. "Where are my clothes?" Robin spun his head around, and smacked his forehead for forgetting. He didn't even cover her with a blanket or anything.

"Oh…um…over there. It was just, I couldn't treat your wounds when you were in that full dress, so I had to ask Bumble Bee to change you into something else. I guess I just forgot. I'll go fetch them for you." Fair reached up, and grabbed his arm.

"No, it's alright. Just a blanket would be fine." Robin smiled, a bit relieved that he could sit and watch Fair's womanly body for a while more, and went to fetch a blanket. He returned with about five blankets. He draped them over her, making sure to leave no skin left to the cold. She smiled, and tucked the blankets tighter around her.

"So, what have I missed since the mini-battle?"

"Well, I don't really know. I've been in here, looking after you." Fair's eyes lit up.

"Robin, no. Why did you do that when you should be with everyone else?"

"Would you rather be left by yourself after being mortally injured?"

"I wouldn't want you to be left out of the fun!" Finally, Robin's miniscule temper boiled over.

"I want to take care of you when you're injured, Fair! As a future king, it's what I should do, so stop fighting it, and keep eating!" Fair couldn't even retaliate against that. She stuffed her mouth and avoided his gaze. He exhaled, gazing harshly out the window.

"I'm sorry I went off on you, Fair. It's just, you've become such a good friend, I have come to care for you like a friend." Fair smiled at Robin's compassion, and nodded her head.

"I care for you as a friend, too." They smiled at each other, then, realizing the spark of chemistry that was suddenly between them, they turned their heads away from eachother's eyes. The night rolled on, and soon enough, both Fair and Robin were asleep.

-888-

A loud knock at the door woke them both from a rather light sleep.

"Guys, are you awake?" asked Ati. Fair groaned.

"Yeah, yeah, we're awake."

"Good, cause we'll be landing in about five minutes." Fair's eyes opened wide, and she was out of the cabin before Robin could even sit up. He had heard what Ati had said, and he went to the window to see for himself. He saw a land under him that he had only seen in his dreams. It was green and cascading, rushing under them like the sea. He then saw a small collection of houses, or, at least, he thought they were houses. They looked like increadibly large bushes. People could be seen walking through the small village. They flew on, and he could see a large body of water that was high up from the ground, with a cascading water fall, and people were there as well, swimming, retrieving water from it, or even just sitting on its shores.

They flew on and the land once again became long, green fields, scattered with people working in them. They looked up from their work, and waved at them. Robin hesitantly waved back. There was another village, which was rather large, that was inbetween two gigantic trees. There were houses outside of the village, and people within it. It looked like the bustling of the two villages he had seen.

Suddenly, they were soaring upwards. Robin had no time to catch his footing, and stumbled to the floor. He starined to look out of the window, and saw that they were soaring through the trees. Then, he saw the most enchanted sight he had ever seen. A mountainous land of green, exotic birds flying around them, waterfalls seen in the far off distance. They were once again leveled, and Robin stood up straight. They had come to a palace, but not like any palace he had ever scene. It was open and elegant, wrapping around the trees like it was made from them. The open decks were glittered with the falling leaves, and the magic that radiated from it was un imaginable.

He left the cabin and walked into the main area. Everyone was pressed against a window. He was surprised to see Fair dressed in one of her elegant dresses again. Her hair was combed and cascading down her back. She looked beautiful.

"You don't know what you're doing!" Robin heard Tanturam yell from the cockpit.

"Woman, will you let me land the thing, please?" Cyborg yelled back.

"You're going to ruin the trees if you land that way! Let me do it."

"No."

"Cyborg, will you stop being so stubborn and let me…" They suddenly landed roughly on the ground below. Robin glanced out of the window and saw that they were on a very unbalanced branch.

"See. I told you I could land her." said Cyborg smugly.

The door was opened, and the Titans descended. The sisters were the first to sprint from the T-Ship. The look on their faces was only that of pure joy. Ati dropped to her knees and began to kiss the palace floor.

"Home," she whispered. "We're home."

"Where is everyone?" said Fair.

"Oh, you know Mom and Dad. They're probably around here somewhere." said Aqua.

Then, a person was seen just up the hall from where they stood. It was a man, a tall, beautiful man with flowing blond hair. There was a kind of glow around him that could light the darkest spaces. He was looking down into a book, but he then lifted his head, seeing the sisters, then a smile graced his face.

"Dad!" all of the sisters said at once. They ran for their father like the loving daughters they were. Ati reached him first. He dropped his book and wrapped his arms around his baby girl. The Titans could not tell at the moment, but Ati was crying like she had never cried before. Her father brushed her hair and whispered small things in her ear to calm her down. Ati had always had a special connection with her father. She did not have a supernatural power like her sisters, so her mother couldn't teach her much. Her father taught her everything that he knew and more. She was daddy's little girl, and she always would be. Legolas released his youngest daughter, and then embraced the rest of them. Tanturam and Aquarius were in each of his arms, so Fair bent down and hugged his leg.

"Just like when you were a child." He said. He had an amazingly smooth, enchanting voice that made your heart leap.

"Well, Dad, it's the only way for me to get a hug in with four sisters competing for one." Legolas laughed a hearty laugh, and then faced his eldest, Sesira. She smiled shyly then held out her hand.

"Dad, it's good to see you again."

"Sesira, come now. You know you can't resist giving your lonely father a hug." Sesira smiled wider, then embraced her father.

"See, there, that's all I needed." He whispered to her. They all stood there for a moment, glad to be with each other again.

"Where's Mom?" asked Ati.

"She's with the boys, I think." Then the Elf saw the Titans. "Who are they?" he asked, taking a step towards them. Fair stepped in his way.

"Um, Dad, these are the Teen Titans. They are a superhero group. You know, we told you about them. This is Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Starfire, Bumble Bee, Aqualad, and Speedy. Raven is…"

"Yes, I know who she is. Your mother was Arella, and your father…"

"Yes." Answered Raven. "He was, is, Sauron. I don't pride myself in that."

"And, Dad, this is Robin. He is the reason we came back so early. You see…this would be a lot easier to explain if Mom was here along with a few others. Let's go find her, and then we can show the Titans their rooms."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Legolas lead the way through the magnificent palace. Robin couldn't help but gawk at the beauty and culture that filled the place. Young maids with dark skin, and long hair roamed the halls in silent elegance. Robin, and all the Titan males, couldn't resist watching them walk past them. Speedy received a pinch in the arm.

They then reached a large, open room that was closed off by a white curtain. Legolas pulled the curtain back, and four figures sat there.

A woman with dark, beautiful skin sat in a upholstered bench. She wore a flowing white gown with a silver chain at the middle, with wide brimmed sleeves that flowed off of the shoulder. There was also a man there who was quite intimidating. His skin was as dark as the night, and his strong, muscular build made Robin's usually toned body look like puty. He wore lose, brown, satin pants with an open white robe. His dark brown eyes, and chisled, handsome face made all of the boys shrink back. There was also a young boy, around the age of eight, sitting near the man, wearing the same as the man, but with a silver chain around his neck with an orange jewel at the end. Then there was a small boy, maybe three years old, sitting in the lap of the woman.

"Acida, we have visitors." said Legolas, moving to the side. Acida's eyes went wide when she saw her daughters. She placed the baby boy on the bench, and stood. She smiled lightly, illuminating her face. She then embraced her girls. They all embraced eachother, wrapped in one long hug between mother and daughters. They all drew back, smiling widely.

"Welcome home girls."

"Mom!" yelled the larger of the little boys. He stood and ran to Sesira, capturing her in a hug. She lifted the boy into her arms and stared into his innocent face, a kind of glow radiating from her.

"Mom?" said all of the Titans in unison.

"Ekon, my love, how have you been? Did you take care of your father like I asked?" asked Sesira.

"Yes, he has." said the young man as he stood. He walked over to Sesira and wrapped his arm around her waist. "But, of course, no one could replace you." Then he kissed her.

Everyone of the Titan's jaws dropped. They had never seen Sesira kissed before. They hadn't even thought about it happening. Beast Boy was about to faint again, but Raven was there to stand him up straight. When the man finally pulled away, Sesira was beaming.

"Everyone, this is my husband, Prince Baakir of Larnin. This is my eldest son, Ekon, and that young man is my youngest son, Ayo. Baakir and I had have been married for about thirteen years. Three of those years I have not been here, but now, I am glad to be back." She looked up into the handsome mans face and smiled kindly. She loved him dearly, and that was truly evident. Everyone stood, watching this loving sight, until Fair suddenly screamed out in pain. She grabbed her waist, and doubled over onto her knees. Robin came to her side, and helped her down onto the floor. She was writhing in pain, her eyes tightly shut, tears streaming down them.

"What's wrong with her?" asked Legolas as he bent down next to his daughter.

"She was cut." said Aqua as she bent down next to them.

"Cut? Cut by what?"

"An Orc blade." cut in Ati. Legolas looked over the faces of the group, slight panic gracing his Elfin features.

"How did this happen?" he finally asked.

"Well, there was a company of Orcs heading for Nubia. We stopped and fought them. Fair, in her pride, took on too many at one time, and would have been killed if Robin hadn't come for her." Explained Tanturam.

Fair screamed out, clutching her waist. She was clawing at her dress, as if it was on fire. Robin, seeing what she wanted, took out a small knife, and tore the dress open. Legolas glared at him for a moment, but then looked away when he saw the wound across his daughter's waist. The wound had opened, instead of closed. It had turned a dark shade of blue at the edges, and as it spread out it turned yellow. A greenish puss was edging from the wound that seemed to sizzle as it hit the ground. It wasn't pretty, and that was obvious.

"We must get her to the infirmary." said Acida. Robin quickly scooped Fair up in his arms, and followed the parents as they lead the Titans through the palace. Everyone left the open, summer room, until only Starfire was left. Robin didn't even look to see if she was coming. She sighed, then flew off after the group.

They all reached the infirmary, which was a large dome made of glass that resembled a green house. Robin laied Fair down on a bed, and watched as she cried out in pain. Medical nurses in pure white dresses with short cut hair, and large bonnets rushed around the infirmary. One came up beside the bed with a cart full of funny looking bottles with odd contents in them. Legolas picked one up and poured it into a tall, thin beaker.

"What are you doing?" asked Robin. Legolas gave him a dark glare, then gently poured the substance into Fair's mouth. She exhaled, then gently settled down.

"I'm suppressing her. This posion will keep her in a slight coma until we are finished treating the wound."

"Heed this, all of you, when cut by an Orc sword, you must get treatment immediately or the poison will spread through your entire body and kill you." Said Acida. Everyone glanced at eachother at this news. One of the nurses soaked a cloth in a light blue liquid, and placed it over the pussing wound. Fair flinched slightly at the contact. Legolas placed his hands over the cloth, then mumbled some words under his breath. The very air in the room seemed to be soaked away, leaving it dry and warm. After a few seconds of silence, Legolas opened his eyes, and drew back. His eyes flutered, and he faltered for a moment, and would have fallen if it was not for his wife there to support him. A nurse drew the cloth away, and the wound was now nothing but a red, swollen, scar. Everyone seemed to exhale at this, and Raven was amazed at the magical display. She had to learn how to do that.

Fair still seemed to be knocked out, her chest rising and falling slowly, as if she was in a deep sleep. Legolas took a long band of fabric and wrapped it tightly around her waist.

"She'll wake up in about half an hour. Until then, Ati, would you be kind enough to show our guest to their rooms?" asked Legolas with a slight sparkle in his eye. Ati smiled and nodded in respect.

"Of course. Everyone follow me." The Titans took one quick glance over Fair, then followed Ati back to the ship. Once everyone had unloaded their things, after Tanturam "correctly" landed the T-Ship, Ati lead them through the elaborate, beautiful palace of Nubia.

Robin was the first to be dropped off at his room. It was fairly larger than any room Robin had ever had, even when he lived with Bruce. A large, open window was on one end, looking out over the high, green mountains. A large bed sat in the far left of the room, thickly sheeted with deep red conferters with gold engraving. A tapestry of some sort hung behind the bed, and there was still plenty of room for Robin to train. It was perfect.

Bumble Bee was next. Her room might have been the brightest one. Everything was a bright color of gold, even the large fluffy bed. She acted like it was alright while everyone was still there, but once the door was closed, she immediately collapsed on the large bed.

Raven was next. Her room seemed to be similar to the dark colors and elaborate colors that seemed similar to Azarath. There was a small window bringing in just enough light. The walls were dark red completely. The bed was long, and the sheets were white and black. She tried not to, but a light smile graced her face.

Starfire was a few doors down from Raven. Her room was bright with plenty of windows, for she loved Earth trees, and there were so many of them there. The bed was large and decked in brightly colored blankets and sheets. The ceiling was high, giving her plenty of room to fly. She hugged Ati when she saw the room, and Cyborg had to help pry her off.

Beast Boy was next. His room was almost ideal. A large, mahogany wood bed was in the far left of the room, and the rest was filled with plants. Plants of all kinds, some bred by Tanturam hersef. Tapestries of animals, some of which, Beast Boy had never seen, decked the walls. Beast Boy smiled, and curled up in a ball on the bed in the form of a cat, ready for a nap.

Cyborg received the most "hi teck" of rooms, even though it only had one, very old computer, and a electrocial socket that hooked up to maybe nothing. The bed was firm and large, just like her liked it. He immediately went to the computer and groaned when it started to slowly start up.

Aqualad was given a room filled with remnants of the ocean he loved, he even had a salt water pool in the center of the room. He smiled and immediately dove in.

Speedy was last. His room was fairly modern, with a metal bed and patterns on the walls that weren't very common in Nubia. There were many rather old paintings and maps popular to expert archers. Speedy stuck his head in the door and nodded in approval.

"It's nice." He said, turning back to face Ati.

"I'm glad it meets your standards. I had to go through a lot to find these maps. My own father had never seen them." she said, being absorbed in her subject.

"Yeah, yeah, that's great, but, I have more…interesting topics to discuss." He said, stepping closer to her.

"Really? What kind of topics?" she said, trying to avoid his gaze. She was now fully pressed against the door frame. He put his hand to her neck and ran it down it.

"I think you know." He said before pressing a light, yet inviting kiss to her lips. Speedy pulled away smiling at Ati's reaction. She sighed, and slumped against the door frame.

"Come on, baby, we have a while till dinner. I can make you build up an appetite." Ati was momentarily thrown into shock. Speedy had never been this forward with her. She was oddly wanting to say yes to anything and everything he asked at the moment, but she was not going to let him win this one. Instead, she stood up straight, pressed fully against him, and licked his lips playfully.

"Alright. My room is down the hall, four doors to the left. But, can we wait until after dinner? I need a good workout." Speedy dropped his hand and, wide mouthed, watched her walk away.

Ati: 3

Speedy: 0

Ati was very competitive. She never. Never. Lost.