Hey guys! I have missed you all soooooooo much! I have wanted to update for a while, but I had a big problem. For those of you who didn't read my profile, my house was robbed and they stole my laptop and camera and other gadgets and money. My laptop was the only thing that had all my documents on it and I have been without civilization for two months now. I finally got a new laptop just last week and just two days ago I got Word on it. Now I am back in action and hopefully, nothing else will keep me away.

So then I had to reread this story, because I don't have it on file anymore, and it's a little different from how I first started out the chapter, but I think this chapter will satisfy you all nonetheless.

I want to fervently thank my readers who are dedicated to reading this story. And I most definitely want to thank my reviewers--XxNightfirexX, danielle, Sizzlin'-Starry-Night-sky,With Closed Eyes, grdiang3l, cartoonfire, cartoonstar, Marlicat, RobStar4ever, RoseXxxXThorn, lupine-eyes, xxfattaeey, and Erifrats101. Thank you all dearly and I hope this next chapter satisfies some information.

Without further adu, I give you the chapter.

Overview from last chapter:

Richard nearly died.

Starfire aka a gift from heaven, saves him and Steeling.

Now Director wants a word with her.

And Starfire tells him she has to pee.

This is where we are in the story.

Enjoy the chapter!

Over the next few days after the Director incident, Starfire acted very unusual. She refused to speak much, which was really out of character for her, and she ate very little, which was epic.

Everyone worried. Roy and his people were out of Raven's house more than they were in, speaking with the citizens and doing certain business that Richard didn't know about and didn't care. Instead, Richard, Victor, and Garfield focused on trying to find out what was wrong with Starfire. Raven was too busy at the office to be any help.

Richard came home from a long day of talking with officers about giving him all the information about the alien creatures that were invading Jump. He found Starfire sitting in front of the television Victor reassembled at Raven's scolding.

Richard decided he had enough of her moping. He obnoxiously stood in front of the television, but Starfire hardly noticed. She was too preoccupied with her thoughts.

"Star, this is abusrd," Richard told her sternly.

Starfire gave him a blank look.

"What's wrong?"

Starfire shrugged.

"Star?"

"Yes, Friend Richard?"

"Why are you acting all mopey?"

"Your Director is very rude."

Richard smirked. "He's notorious for that. Why would you let a dick like him pull you down?"

Starfire smiled slightly. "I don't know. It just had me thinking, that's all."

Richard quirked an inquisitive eyebrow. "That's dangerous." He meant it jokingly but the alien girl gave him a look.

Then giggled sadly. "In my case, yes it is."

Richard sat down next to her. "And why's that?"

"Because I should not remain in one place for too long and I have brought unnecessary anguish to your people. I should leave."

"Don't say things like that. Without you, we wouldn't have known there are other life forms."

"But ignorance is bliss," Starfire told him surprised. Richard stared at the alien girl shocked. Where had she learned that quote? She continued. "You wouldn't have known there are other life forms, and you wouldn't have to deal with that Harper fellow."

"You still don't like Harper, huh?"

"He's dangerous in the outer realms."

"Why's that?"

"He deals with politics that are beyond his human capacity to understand."

"Like?"

"He deals with all the wrong planets and has made himself a legendary outer realm killer. It is possible to view him as either ruthless or heroic. It depends on the side you want to look at. He is well acquainted with some of the wrong kings of the planets and they are the ones who have taken him under their wing, while others set prices on his head. Like all things, it is a matter of perspective."

"I'm a bit confused. I don't understand how he's dealt with the wrong types of…creatures."

"You remember the Gordanians, yes?"

Richard nodded ruefully. "I could hardly forget."

"And the plasmus, yes?"

"Not a pleasant fellow."

"True. Well, they are creatures that are dangerous to Tameranians."

"The Tambourines aren't on good terms with the acidic blobs and deranged lizards?"

Starfire gave him a smile. For some reason, his heart skipped a beat, but Richard casually ignored it.

"Yes, Tameran is a nation that does not agree with Gordanians and the plasmuses, among other planets."

"Is that why they're looking for you?"

Starfire gave him a penetrating look. He was trying to figure out what was going on among the outer realms. Normally, she would just brush him off. It was not his business of what went on between planets, but something was different this time. She couldn't pinpoint what. It was as if he was trying to understand for more than just his job. It was as if something inside of him shifted. And for the first time, instead of having the urge to brush him off, she felt compelled to respond. And frankly this time rather than loosely. She shivered unconsciously.

"I shall tell you something outsiders should not hear. Will you keep this to yourself?"

Richard raised his eyebrow but nodded hesitantly. "O…kay."

Starfire folded her legs in Indian style and stared at him with huge emerald green orbs. "Many eons ago, Tameran, as Earth, was a place of violence. One family, the And'r family, came to the resolution they preferred to see Tameran in a peaceful state. In order to do that, they issued many peace treaties. One did not occur well. Azarath's king, Trigon, was a power hungry maniac and did all he could to undermine the peace that was beginning to envelop Tameran. For him, Tameran was better off fighting itself than it was fighting others, for Tameran was developing into a civilized nation of war. He believed that once Tameran began to consolidate itself, she would want to expand beyond her planet. Needless to say, there are always problems occurring within Tameran, that she has no need to venture outward.

"But Trigon would not hear of it. Instead, he resorted to subtle sabotage. He tried turning Tameran against itself. Many times, he was thwarted, but sometimes he prevailed. Yet, Tameran still prospered and became a planet many others were able to come to accept. Some, like Azarath, did not accept us, and called us 'Troqs'—nothings. But we came to ignore them and develop as best as we could. The And'r family—now considered the royal family of Tameran—established treaties and built up the lives of their people.

"Unfortunately, one of their very own betrayed them not so long ago. Trigon has been trying to undermine Tameran for so long and his hate for the And'r family has festered into something unrecognizable. The King and Queen had two daughters. The eldest, Komand'r, developed a bitter rivalry with her after suffering a disease in infancy that robbed her of the ability to harness solar energy to allow her to fly, and by extension, her right to the throne. This rivalry continued and intensified when the siblings were sent for warrior training with the Warlords of Okaara. Things came to a head during a sparring exercise in which Komand'r attempted to kill her sister. As a result, Komand'r was expelled and she swore vengeance.

"She resorted to betraying not just her sister, but her whole planet. In her mind, if they could not accept her as their next Queen, then they did not deserve to continue to thrive. She escaped from captivity and fled to Trigon, where she revealed all of Tameran's defenses. Trigon immediately called in all the favors that were ever owed to him and began a system that would destroy Tameran and place her and her people under slavery.

"And so war was waged and Trigon was very successful. He managed to kill the King of Tameran and place the Queen and people of Tameran under bondage. Then, in his glory, with Komand'r's assistance, he captured the exalted Princess. Komand'r's deal with Trigon allowed her full access to her sister. With full permission to do whatever she wished to her sister, Komand'r began a series of experiments that purposefully tortured her sister, in order to find a way to harness the powers that her sister possessed.

"At one point, Komand'r shipped her sister off to the Gordanians in order to see if they would be more successful in harnessing her sister's power. The Gordanians took custody of the Princess and placed her under the tightest prison cell. But, as they traveled through space, they grew careless, and the Princess began thinking of ways to escape.

"And, during a meteor shower just outside a foreign planet, the Princess broke free and, with all her remaining strength, fled far from the ship. Unfortunately, the meteor shower added a bit too much momentum to her flight and she was tossed outside of any world she ever knew and thrown toward the planet Earth.

"She crashed in Jump City and was then faced with an agent. Upon her awakening, she gained the knowledge of Earth and its customs from the agent who found her. Then they were faced with Gordanians who were desperate to get her back. Together the Princess and the agent drove off the Gordanians for the time being. The agent then proceeded to take her back to his cousin's house where she met the most unusual people." Starfire moistened her throat gone dry and raised an inquisitive eyebrow at Richard.

Richard's mind worked furiously. He could hardly believe this tale the alien girl told him, yet nothing he encountered proved her wrong. In fact, it just proved her more right. And what the hell? She was a flipping Princess?!?! He stared at her, mouth agape. "You're a Princess?"

Starfire nodded, emerald globes averted.

"And you have a sister who hates your guts?"

Again, the alien girl nodded.

"And how long has this Triangle been alive?"

"Trigon has lived for over three centuries. He's very old."

"Well, that explains the grudge." Richard felt his eyes widen involuntarily. "Holy shit."

Starfire looked at him earnestly. "Now what?"

Richard shook his head. "I'm not sure. Where does Roy fit into this picture?"

"He has made himself an asset to Trigon. And through that, he has become friends with their allies, which is a lot of planets. Remember, Azarath has been civilized longer than Tameran."

"If you can call slavery civilization. I want to know how he got involved."

"He was not aware of the situation that brewed between planets. As I said, he does not understand things that are beyond his earthling capacity to comprehend."

"Typical Roy. Always delving into things he doesn't fully get. Wait until I get my hands on him…"

Starfire became alarmed. "What if he's feeding information to Trigon? What if he knows Trigon is after me?"

"Didn't you mislead him?"

"I tried. He's a sharp man, Friend Richard."

Richard's heart contracted for a moment, but he wasn't sure why.

"How can we be sure he is true?" Starfire persisted. "We may be in greater danger than I thought. I must leave planet Earth. It is the only way to keep you safe."

"I don't think leaving will help. And something tells me that if you leave, you won't be safe. I'd feel better if you were here with me. Whether you meant to or not, Earth is involved in this intergalactic war."

Starfire lowered her eyes in shame. "I am sorry."

Richard rested a hand on her shoulder. "You have no reason to be."

Starfire shook her head. "Friend Richard, I have every reason to be. I have brought destruction to your people because of me." She raised her eyes that were beginning to tear. "What if I did not want to be the next Queen? What if I could find a cure for Komand'r?"

Richard felt bad for her. "I don't think Commander is fit to rule. Star, listen to me. Sometimes we're born into things that are beyond our control. It is our duty, whether we like it or not, to deal with it." Then Richard offered her a lopsided smile. "If it makes any difference, I think you'd make an excellent Queen."

Starfire snorted. "You have not seen me in my 'job'."

Richard shrugged. "We have to get you back to Tameran." Richard raised a hand to forestall Starfire's immediate protest, and continued. "We can't do that until we beat Trigon. We have to find out what Trigon's really all about. And the one person who can help us do that is Roy Harper."

"Must we?" Starfire asked weakly. "Trigon has been on his throne for longer than I have been alive, and to find a weakness is mortally impossible. And we do not know if Roy Harper is trustworthy or not."

"So I guess we'll have to find out, won't we?" Richard asked slyly.

"And how could we possibly do that?"

Richard grinned slightly, feeling very much in his depth. "I guess you'll have to see."

Starfire pouted and Richard's grin widened.

"Alright, Star, here's what I was thinking…"

I hope you all enjoyed that. Curious what Richard was thinking? Find out next chapter! But in order to find out, you know the drill... Review!

Also, I know it's Tamaran, but I like consistency and since I started spelling it Tameran, I figured I might as well continue since now it is virtually impossible for me to go back and fix it (bummer).

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