Time to release the second part of Sisters to the story. I must say, writing this work is really getting exciting. This is something fresh I'm doing and a retelling of the series with a new character really is fitting. Of course, I have to make sure Phos is involved somehow, so I do my best in making this work. Now let's get back to the story.

Looking at the last chapter, it does look to be doing well. With two reviews and over sixty hits, this story is going places. Now I just need to find a way in promoting it. One reviewer though thought it was funny if one of the Titan members might have a crush on Phos, even though the gem is genderless and have no certain parts. The idea is interesting, but I think I got a character that would fit. Not going to say it, but you have to wait until it is revealed. There is also another reviewer wants to know that if there's a chance that the Titans would be in the Lustrious world. That's a really good question, but I won't answer it. Your best bet is to read this story to see where this will go.

Let's get to the second part of 'Sisters', where the team dance in a club and fight more aliens. Short and sweet, yes, but could make way for something far more interesting.

Chapter Notes

Now I've added a certain character that came from the second chapter of this story. I'm sure you know whom I'm talking about. But considering Phos encountered her before, I thought that she would come back to talk to Phos, like a calming moment before the real fight gets started. Just wait and see in this chapter. You might be surprised.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans or Land of the Lustrous


Episode 3: Sisters (Part 2)

It was a normal afternoon in the tower as the sun started to set and the night sky is about to take hold. In the main commons room, the team was at the sofa doing their own thing. Cyborg and Beast Boy were talking and telling jokes, Raven was reading her book, and Robin was teaching Phos on a new technique for their gold alloy, specifically a small part of them. The gem was looking at some type of padlock with a keyhole that's at the bottom as Robin explained to them on what to do.

Robin: "Now I know that the golden alloy on your arms can be effective in offense and defense, but there will be times that you might need them for tactical purposes. One of them is to gain entry without the enemy detecting your presence. Lock picking is an ancient tactic in which a spy, thief, or any other individual, can use everyday items and pick certain locks to help enter without attracting too much attention. Normally it would be a hairpin, a nail, or if you want to get technical, a credit card. But with your golden arms, you might be able to use one of your fingers as a means of cracking the lock."

Phos looked to the lock and was curious of where the leader was going with this.

Phos: "Okay… So what do I do with this?"

Robin chuckled and pointed to where the training will begin.

Robin: "You see that keyhole in the bottom. I want you to insert your finger into it and mold it to the shape of where the key is supposed to be. When you do, turn your finger clockwise and that arch on top will pop out. Give it a try."

The gem turned to him before turning back to see the keyhole at the bottom end. Curious, they lifted one finger up to it and focused on it extending into the hole. When it was fully in, they started to mold it into the shape of the key based on the edges, points, and form of it. By the time it was completely filled, they turned it clockwise and instantly heard a pop. Getting the lock around they could see the arch sticking out with one side having a stump. Seeing this, their eyes gleamed and couldn't believe what they just did.

Phos: "Hey! It worked! The lock snapped open! I can't believe I did it!"

Rob smiled and told them that it was nothing.

Robin: "When you said you can use your golden alloy to do anything, I would assume that there could be some uses in combat. Bringing you in to train, I knew you had limitless potential and need to hone your skills in this world. I want to make sure that you are prepared for anything and this skill I give you will let you gain access quite easily. With a little more practice, I know you will make a great hero."

Phos turned to the leader and gave a bit of a warm smile.

Phos: "Well if I am to remain here for a while, I need to train to survive this place. I don't know how you guys can manage maintaining such a feat."

The leader smirked and let them know that it's a secret.

Robin: "Let's just say I was trained with the best."

By the time he said that, a voice of a familiar Tamaranean rang out throughout the lounge.

Starfire: "Friends!"

They all turned to behind the couch and could see Starfire coming in with stacks of DVDs, popcorn, and snacks in each hand. Approaching the group, she told them of what they should do for tonight with a smile on her face.

Starfire: "I invite you to join me in the togetherness of a stay-home movie night. I bring popcorn and non-cotton candies. Tell me, what sort of movie shall we view?"

Soon enough, all five of them responded, but each had a different genre they have in mind.

Robin: "Action."

Beast Boy: "Comedy."

Cyborg: "Sci-fi."

Raven: "Horror."

Phos: "Documentaries."

Star wasn't prepared for that response and immediately dropped all the food and DVDs, looking desperate for attention.

Starfire: "Perhaps a double feature?"

Before things could get more awkward, they heard another voice from behind.

Blackfire: "Forget the flicks, kids. We're going out!"

They all turned again and saw Blackfire stepping in, this time wearing one of Starfire's uniforms for some strange reason. She walked down to them as the young Tamaranean was befuddled.

Starfire: "We are? Where did you-? Are those my-?

Black simply ignored her sister and told the others someplace to have some fun.

Blackfire: "Heard about a party downtown. Cool crowd, hot music."

The boys looked ecstatic and decided to take the party part.

Beast Boy: "Yeah!"

Cyborg: "I'm in."

Robin: "Why not?"

Phos though heard it and was interested about this party.

Phos: "Never been to a party before… Surely it will be of interest to put in my encyclopedia collection. I just hope it doesn't cause any problems."

Blackfire waved it off and told them that it was all right.

Blackfire: "Oh, don't be such a party pooper, Phos. A bit of dancing and fun won't cause any trouble. Besides, it's in a creepy run-down warehouse."

Rae peered her eyes up and was somewhat interested in going there. So, almost immediately, the team got up and headed to this party Blackfire mentioned, all of whom were completely stoked.

Cyborg: "Woo!"

Beast Boy: "I am a party animal."

When the team left, Blackfire brushed by her sister and told her that she needed a new look.

Blackfire: "Hey, sweetie, raided your closet. Hope you don't mind me borrowing your look."

Star witnessed it all and was extremely gloomy by all of it.

Starfire: "Why not? You have already borrowed my friends."

But the only Titan that stayed behind is Phos as they placed their hand on her shoulder and told her not to feel down.

Phos: "Hey. Don't be like that. I think a movie night was a good idea. It's just that she came up with a better one."

The Tamaranean turned to them and was a little unsure.

Starfire: "But that is all the best I got and everyone loves movies. How should I know that my sister would be the one to bring them in? It is almost like them thinking I am invisible."

Phos rolled their eyes and told her to stop behaving that way.

Phos: "Oh, for crying out loud, you are acting like Zircon when they were reassigned with Bort. You got to stop beating yourself up and just cheer up. Besides, going to a party is such a good idea to be with your friends, and show them who's in charge."

There was a bit of silence as Star asked them about it.

Starfire: "Tell me, friend Phos, have you ever been to a party before?"

The gem shook their head and responded kindly.

Phos: "No… It's my first time. I mean, it would be a good enough chance for me to add another thing I discovered in my encyclopedia. Who knows, it might be fun."

They soon smile and were eager to know what this party is all about.


Later that night, Phos now had a dismal expression with their ears being covered by their golden alloy on their arms.

Phos: "I take it back… This is not fun…."

Night has fallen within the city as the team was now in this party located in an abandon warehouse. All around them, people were dancing, the lights were flashing, and the music was pumping. The third part is what Phos can't stand. Giving they are a gem, their hardness level will break is the vibrations are too heavy. It's under okay decibels in this party, but it was loud enough that would make Phos's ears to break apart. So they use their arms and hands to help the sides of their head and covered it up to contain the noise. They never imagined that this party they were in would be that loud. But the others didn't mind as Blackfire was having the time of her life.

Blackfire: "Step aside, Earthlings. The queen of the galaxy has arrived."

The group stepped away while dancing as Black danced her way through with the rest of the team following. Raven and Phos remained behind and turned to see Starfire trying to get through. But she has been getting pushed and shoved around as they acted like she wasn't there.

Starfire: "Oh! Escuse- Oh! Ah! Sorry- Let me-"

One of the patrons walks past her and accidentally stepped on her foot. Star yelped and turned to the man that passed, telling him to apologize.

Starfire: "You really should apologize after stepping on someone's foot."

Rae shook her head from this and groaned to herself.

Raven: "Starfire really needs to get use to a crowded party."

Phos heard her, but barely with the alloy on their ears.

Phos: "WHAT?"

Raven turned to the gem and told them to take the alloy off.

Raven: "Phos, that is embarrassing. Remove the alloy this instant so you can hear me."

Phos turned to her, but couldn't get a word on what they said.

Phos: "What did you say? Can't hear you with all the alloy in and around my ears."

The telepath sighed and could tell that this isn't getting anywhere.

Raven: "Never mind."

They soon approached the middle of the dance floor as Blackfire start to dance. Her moves were crisp and clean, as if she understood Earth dances for a long time, even though she just came to the planet just last night. The team stood and watched, as she wanted them to join her.

Blackfire: "Now, don't tell me you big, tough superheroes are afraid of a little dancing."

Beast Boy stepped up and answered about the hybrid.

Beast Boy: "Bet you Cyborg can do the robot."

He soon started to mimic the robot dance, to which Cy glared at him and was not amused. Beast Boy saw that and decided to stop it, while Black dance passed them. Figuring that it's all right, they joined her and began dancing, a bit awkward of course. The girls, and one gem, watched on as Raven was getting annoyed by it all.

Raven: "This party is pointless."

As if on cue, a Goth like teenage boy stepped in and responded with her.

"Everything's pointless. Want to go talk about it?"

Rae looked right at him and reluctantly joined him, walking away from the two. Star saw them leave and wanted to join, but she didn't know what to say. Turing to Phos, she thought of joining with them.

Starfire: "Perhaps you and I can do something together in this club. You wish to dance?"

Phos couldn't hear her as they still have their melted golden hands on their ears. But they could hear a few cracks on the sides of their head and knew that they have to fix that. So turning to her, they told her to she's on her own.

Phos: "Sorry, Starfire. I'm afraid this party is too much for my taking. I need to find someplace quiet and patch myself up before my head shatters. Just mingle with the others and be yourself. You can do this!"

They immediately ran away to find someplace that's not so loud. Starfire saw them leave as well and felt a little alone. She rubbed her arm and didn't know what to do, as two boys walked past her before turning to get a good look at her. They soon join her as one of them asked how she's feeling.

"Hey, hot alien girl! You digging the scene?"

The Tamaranean heard them and was a little confused about the gesture. So she responded the best way possible.

Starfire: "I did now know we were supposed to bring shovels."


Meanwhile, Phos was somewhere within the stacks of crates, away from the noises as the music wasn't as loud as before. This would give them time to see what damage was caused by the loudness. Getting a compact mirror out, they flipped the lid and looked into the mirror to see any damage. It was then that they noticed cracks in and around their ears and sighed to themselves.

Phos: "Typical… Just typical. That music caused my ears to crack. Thankfully the farther I went, the lesser the noise is. I stay there long enough and I would have my head exploded, literally."

Getting the round cloth out with their own blend of powder, they dabbed it around and in the ear, covering up those said cracks. As they were doing it, they started to think what to do with this party idea they were going to put in their encyclopedia."

Phos: "Now let's see… How am I suppose to put something like that in my work. I should do an introduction, followed by the history, and the varieties of these parties. But I got a feeling with the huge amount of research to work with; I think I would be busy for a long time. Maybe I should get another binder and make a whole Encyclopedia about parties. Though I would add the one drawback of the music being too loud. I sear, these creatures. They should be worried about loosing their hearing if they keep on playing it that loud."

Once they powdered up both their ears, they leaned back and thought about Starfire and what she is going through.

Phos: "Poor Starfire. I know she's really trying to be relevant with the team, but she's taking it the wrong way. I get she's trying to impress her sister, but the more she forces herself into this competition, the more distance she gets with them. I wonder if she would think that it won't be worth it and leave just like Cyborg did before."

Almost immediately, they shook their head and realized that they were thinking negatively. What they didn't notice is that someone was approaching them while the gem decided not to think about it.

Phos: "No, no, no. Don't think of such things Phos. Starfire will never leave any of us. Not that they might have nowhere else to go to. You have to be strong for her. It's what you'll do. Just as long as she doesn't get herself into trouble."

Soon enough, her train of thought was immediately stopped when they heard a familiar voice.

"Well, well, well… Look who I run into at this party."

The gem heard that and turned to see who that familiar voice belongs to. It was the same girl that she encountered before, back when they thought she was Cinnabar. She still adorned the red hair and the outfit of Red Beryl's nightmares, along with the tattoos and piercings. Blinking, they realized who she is.

Phos: "Hey! You're that human I almost mistake for my friend."

The girl smirked and knew they would remember.

"Figures you won't forget that. I saw you in your own deep thought and decided to check on you. I believe we haven't introduced ourselves since our last encounter. The name's Victoria, but you can call me Vicky. You must be Phos, right?"

The green minted gem blinked and agreed with her.

Phos: "Um… Yeah… You could say that. How did you know?"

Vicky chuckled and let them know the answer.

Vicky: "Isn't it obvious? You are a part of the Teen Titans, the greatest teenage super hero team that ever lived. Who else would forget that? Though I got to admit, I'm surprised you are standing there away from the fun. Why don't you join up with the rest of your friends?"

She soon pointed to the group as Phos looked on. Already, they could see Cy and BB dancing with the ladies and Raven talking to that emo like kid. But they didn't see Robin, Starfire, or Blackfire around as they thought they just vanished. Their thought is that those three must be somewhere deeper in the party or needed some quiet time themselves. Sighing, they explained their reason why they are not joining the team.

Phos: "Let's just say I'm not a big fan of this type of music. Too loud for my taste."

Vicky crossed their arms and agreed with them.

Vicky: "Pft… I hear ya. Not everyone digs to tunes people listen to. They would rather prefer keeping the noise down, or a different genre. Me? I just come by to hang out with friends. Sadly, they didn't show and I'm all by myself. Then I saw you and thought that maybe you could use the company. You're interested?"

Phos heard her and thought for a brief moment. This girl isn't Cinnabar, but she does want to be with someone. Sighing, they decided to reel her in.

Phos: "Fine… Have it your way. I was getting bored from the start."

Vicky smiled and decided to join them to talk.


Five minutes later, the two had their backs on the crates and Vicky spoke to the gem on a few things.

Vicky: "So… You're a living gem, huh? Never thought you would be a super hero. Where were you from before being with the team?"

Phos remained silent until explaining about that part halfway.

Phos: "Let's just say it's someplace far away. Not that easy to find at all."

Vicky: "Oh… I see… Do you have any friends from where you're from? I'm sure they might be worried about you."

Again, more silence until they spoke up.

Phos: "You could say that. Twenty seven actually. We're a close-knit group that looks out for one another. Yep. Those were the days."

The two remained quite until the music switched to an upbeat temple. That's when Vicky asked what happened the first time they met awkwardly.

Vicky: "Back on the streets, you said you mistaken me for someone else. Care to explain to me what happened back there?"

Phos turned to her and could see that red hair and design of it that looked very familiar.

Phos: "You reminded me of someone I knew, someone I lost."

Vicky blinked and started to connect the dots.

Vicky: "One of your friends back home?"

Phos turned away and sighed deeply, doing their best in keeping Vicky in the dark.

Phos: "You could say that. They are very close to me in a way. Both of us special, to put things lightly, but they have a condition that can harm others and wouldn't come into contact with anyone. I wished to help them, but things got complicated and both of us got separate. I've been trying to find them, but with a city this big, it's impossible. Even with the help of the team, it's still difficult trying to find them. Maybe they have already left the city and moved someplace else. I don't know… But I still won't give up on them and would do anything to bring them back and take them home. That's a promise I tend to keep."

Vicky heard them and could tell that this gem was really focused on this friend of theirs.

Vicky: "You are really determined in getting your friend back, are you?"

The gem gave a deep sigh and responded in kindly.

Phos: "Yeah, I am… I already lost one before, I can't afford to loose another."

Vicky looked up to the ceiling and gave it some thought.

Vicky: "From what I can tell, you are really a concerning young girl who think she lost everything. That all this will dominate in your getting this friend of yours back so you can be together. I also believe that your friend has a reason in why she doesn't want to be seen. You are both entwined within each other's lives."

Phos blinked wide-eyed and turned to Vicky, surprised by this response.

Phos: "You really think so?"

Vicky nodded and continued with her explanation.

Vicky: "Even if the two of you don't look it, you are both destined to be together, for good, for bad, for the worst. And that both you will reunite one way or another. Caring for one another is the only way that you fill find your friend, but if you obsessed with it, you would ultimately drive yourself to madness. I'm sure in time, you will find her and return home. Hell, from what I know, your friend could be closer then you think."

She turned to the gem and gave a warm smile. Phos heard every word this human said and was impressed.

Phos: "Wow, I must say, you are quite the expert in this."

Vicky chuckled and told them about her major.

Vicky: "I might not look the part, but I am studying to get my PHD in physiology. I wanted to become a physiatrist to help those that have problems with their lives. You became my first case study for my reports."

Phos tilted their head and smiled warmly themselves.

Phos: "At least you not like Rutile and act like a quake. If you seen them, they are quite the demented one."

Vicky laughed at that and could tell that they were a jokester.

Vicky: "Oh, I'm not quake, just like to pretend to be one."

She soon looked up to the ceiling and notices something going on at one of the roof windows. Pointing up, she told the minted gem about it.

Vicky: "Hey, what is that?"

Phos heard her and looked up to see what she's pointing at. What they saw is two shadows fighting outside in the air. One is what appears to be Starfire defending herself. The other looked to be like that same drone with tentacles attacking her. She was putting up a good fight until the drone wrapped her around its tentacles and flew away, passing one set of windows after another. Looking on in shock, they told Vicky to get everyone out of the warehouse.

Phos: "Vicky, I'm going to need you to evacuate the people here. I'm afraid there's trouble coming."

Vicky saw that and decided to follow their advice.

Vicky: "You don't have to tell me twice."

She soon left to get the partygoers out while Phos started to follow the capture Starfire. They soon immediately stopped as they could see what is a brawl going one. Beast Boy was also captured and is being dragged through the warehouse while Cyborg was facing a third one. Raven was in the air as she lifted her arms up to levitate two crates, throwing them at the drone that caught the changeling. Both boxes hit as the alien drone let go of BB as he fell to the floor. Soon enough, the drone the caught Star flew out of control and smashed through the window, crashing right into a stack of crates. The third one was behind Phos and was about to capture them as well. But Cy managed to come in a deliver a punch to the side, causing it to careen away from the gem. Phos looked back to see Cyborg as he asked them where were they.

Cyborg: "Where were you, girl. We got some party crashers to deal with."

Phos soon answered their question.

Phos: "I was only talking. I didn't know that the thing we faced at the pier had more of them."

Cyborg: "Well, now we know!"

Soon enough, Star flew out of the destroyed crates while the drone that once took her followed. Getting both of her hands together, she fired a stream of green energy at it and pushed it back, right to where Beast Boy is standing. He saw that and jumped out of the way, doing a handstand before turning into a tiger. Growling, he charged in and swiped it with his claws, but it recovered as it and the other joined in to surround Starfire, which they seem to be focusing on the most. Fearing for her life, Star flew around while the three followed her. Before they would catch her, Cyborg came in and tackled all of them to the ground. He soon went into a fight with them as he grabbed hold of one in the middle and punched it completely. The second one to the right tried to grab him, but he managed to get a hold of it, performing an arm drag to toss it away. That left with the one of the left as it got its tentacles in position and spin them like a buzz saw. It charged in and hit the hybrid as he went flying in the air and through a wall. Phos looked to all of that and decided to join in before things could get dicey. Looking to all the crates, they outreached their arms and grabbed each crate and pivoted to throw them right to the aliens. They were completely bombarded by that and decided to focus their attention on the gem. They all flew on ahead and headed straight to them. Seeing this is going to be a fight, Phos tightened their fists and they started to form and shape into two mallets. With a quick swing, they hit one drone after another, as they were trying to get a hold of them. They soon smash into the crates and were buried under the debris. They soon came out and flew high in the air and started to dive down with the intent in attacking those that stand in their way. Starfire and Raven came in and fired their starbolts and aurora blasts to hold them off while Beast Boy joined in and turned into a triceratops to charge in. The three drones soon join at the tentacles and started to spin, deflecting the shots and hitting the dinosaur to keep them at bay. The two girls and gem as it as Star flew away from the incoming hit. Raven and Phos, not so much as the gem formed a golden barrier to surround them as the triceratops hit them and they all flew down to the dance floor, which was already evacuated thanks of Vicky. They soon crashed into a DJ set and were all on the floor. When the gold dissipate, Rae and Phos were both on the floor while the changeling changed back. Shaking off the attack, he turns to see the two teammates recovering as well and had an eerie feeling about this familiar scene.

Beast Boy: "Opps… ha, ha…. Déjà vu, much?"

The two recovered and glare at the changeling as Phos rubbed the back of their head.

Phos: "At least we were prepared for that. The last thing I want is to shatter in pieces."

Raven soon looked around and noticed that the drones were nowhere to be found, nor Star. She soon turned to the others and asked what happened.

Raven: "Where are those things? They were supposed to be attacking us by now.

Phos remembered what they were here for and told the others about it.

Phos: "My guess, going after the very alien the first one tried and failed. We have to go after them."

Before they all could get to them, they heard the voice of their leader heading towards their position.

Robin: "Raven, Beast Boy, Phos!"

They all looked to that direction and saw Robin, Cyborg, and Blackfire approaching them as Rae explained the situation.

Raven: "We got a problem. Turns out that drone back at the pier wasn't the only one we encountered. There are more of them, and they are all going after Starfire."

Robin approached the telepath and told her that he's already aware of the situation.

Robin: "I know. Cyborg informed me. Where's Starfire?"

Before anyone could answer, they heard an explosion not far from them and turned to see a newly created hole in the wall leading to an ally.

Phos: "Does that answer your question?"

Without a second thought, the leader ran to the hole while the rest of the team followed him. All but Blackfire as she stayed behind. The gem noticed it and turned around, noticing that something was off about her. But she shook it off and told her to get going.

Phos: "Blackfire, what are you waiting for? You sister is in danger!"

The older Tamaranean heard them and decided to follow them.

Blackfire: "You're right! I'm on it!"

So she floated up and flew right to the hole with Phos following. By the time they were at the ally, they could see three of the drones leaving while the one in the middle was carrying a dumpster. They could hear Starfire screaming in there as Robin took out of birdarang and threw it at them. The weapon hit two of the tentacles as they detach and caused the dumpster to fall back down on the ground, freeing the Tamaranean. When the Birdarang flew back to his hand, he and Cyborg belted out their battle cry at the same time.

Robin and Cyborg: "Teen Titans, Go!"

Before any of the team can do something, Blackfire came up above them and flew right towards the three. The Drones saw her and immediately went right towards her with their tentacles poised to capture. Black's eyes glowed purple as they immediately fired a line of energy right at their underbellies. One by one, they connected and exploded, shattering into many pieces. Blackfire soon landed on the ground admiring her handiwork as the tentacle of one of the drones sparked and twitched before shutting down. The team was shocked by this, but also amazed at what she did.

Cyborg: "Oh, yeah! Good times!"

Beast Boy: "Nice shooting, Tex."

Raven: "Very nice."

Phos: "Got to admit, you caught us all by surprise. I didn't even saw that coming."

They all joined up with her as Robin asked how she did it.

Robin: "How did you know where to hit them?"

Black's response is a shrug of her shoulders and a small grin.

Blackfire: "Lucky guess?"

That's when Cy stepped in and thought of an idea.

Cyborg: "We can use luck like that. Maybe you ought to join the team."

Blackfire heard that and was ecstatic at the thought.

Blackfire: "Me? A Teen Titan?"

But Starfire overheard it and popped out of the dumpster, drenched in filth, gasping in shock and horror. And just like that, Star's world has come crashing down on her.


That ends the second part of sisters. Thought I bring back that girl from the Go episode as a means of helping Phos out. I don't know if Vicky would be a returning character on a few occasions, but there is room for that. If you want me to keep bringing Vicky to the fold, let me know in the reviews. And don't forget to stay tune for the final part of Sisters, where things will start to get intense. Please Review. #WherearetheGoodCartoons?