Hello, readers. Welcome to the last chapter of Titans Reunited. Now, I know you guys will want more stuff from me, and I will oblidge. I already have ideas for a sequel, and several oneshots to tie up the loose ends introduced in this story. If, for any reason, you feel like using any of the Tamaraneans I created for this story, I will gladly let you borrow them if you ask my permission. If you do not ask, and if I find out, I will come down on you like a ton of bricks. But enough about me. Let's get on with the show!

Disclaimer: As always, I have to say that nothing in this chapter belongs to me.

Chapter Ten: Love Story

The Titans Tower Ops Room was packed again. This time, however, the atmosphere was more relaxed than it had been two weeks prior. The Titans were celebrating two things: the first was the successful rescue of Kori, the second being that every Titan made it back alive. The heroes were dressed in casual clothes, and gathered in groups, chatting. Victor was in charge of music, and food was being cooked by, surprisingly, Roy Harper. Wally stood at the kitchen counter, doubling as the bar, and Roy slid a glass full of whisky down to him. The fastest man alive caught the glass and drank a mouthful. His hyperspeed metabolism would burn the alcohol off in five minutes or less, so he wasn't worried about a hangover. He caught Richard's eye, and raised his glass to toast him. You did it, buddy, he mouthed. Richard shook his head. We did it. Kori sat next to him, and brought her bare feet up onto the couch and laid her head on his shoulder. His arm wrapped around her waist, holding her close. He was grateful that she had abdicated in favour of her brother; not only was the Tamaranean Remnant in good hands, but he and his beloved would never be separated again.

"I love you," she whispered.

"I love you, too," he replied. "But I think we established that already."

She grinned as she remembered exactly how he'd proven that over the last few days. "Yes, we have, haven't we?"

Richard smiled and surveyed the room. Garfield was catching up with Mal, Joseph and Rosabelle, while Leonid talked with Karen. Raven was chatting with Melvin, who had been forced to stay on the Luand'r, and had helped Bobby, Timmy Tantrum and Teether to find an escape pod when the evacuation was ordered. Kole, Toni and Jinx were talking to Audrey, getting her caught up with the latest fashions. Rose was talking to Brion Markov, while his younger sister Tara was talking with Garth, Cody and Isaiah. Ryuko Orsono was talking to Gan and Tavis Williams, although the body language of Gan and Tavis suggested they were being reprimanded. Kori kissed him, and stood up.

"I will be right back, love," she said. A middle-aged man sat down next to Richard, and he smiled.

"Who let you in here, Bruce?"

Bruce Wayne smiled. "Tim did, on his way out. Trouble?"

Richard nodded. "Control Freak busted out of jail. Nothing he can't handle. I told him that he and his buddies could get some pizza or something when they were done. Who has he got here, anyway? I know he has Bart Allen here, but I didn't hear the rest."

"Apart from Impulse, he has Connor Kent, Cassie Sandsmark, Cissie King-Jones and Lorena Marquez."

"Superboy, Wonder Girl, Arrowette and Aquagirl."

Bruce nodded. "Tim said he was thinking of making them a superhero team."

"He got any ideas for a name?"

"He said he was thinking about Young Justice."

"How about Justice League Junior?"

Bruce laughed.

"So, what brings you to our fair city?" asked Richard.

Bruce grimaced. "Business. After you stopped Dr Light, Red X broke in and successfully stole some Xenothium. I'm here to discuss new security measures."

Richard was troubled by the mention of Red X, but he let Bruce continue. "Do you have any ideas as to who he is?" asked Bruce.

"I have my suspicions."

"So do I." Bruce pulled out a piece of paper and a pen, and scribbled a short note on the paper, then folded it and gave it to Richard. "Tuck that away. Take it out when we have our answer and it will make my reputation as an ace detective."

Richard pocketed the note. "You already have that reputation."

"Then I'll have two. It also seems that X has picked up a new friend."

"Who?"

"A woman. The surveillance cams couldn't get a clear shot of her face, but she wasn't wearing a mask. Eyewitnesses said she fired purple blasts of energy from her hands and eyes, and that she could also fly."

"Sounds like Kori's older sister Blackfire. I'm not surprised those two are working together." Richard recalled the Teen Titans first run-in with the current Red X, and what he had said to Starfire.

Starfire was trapped against the wall by a giant red cross-shaped adhesive. Red X walked up to the captive Tamaranean.

"Y'know cutie, the only crime here is that you and I haven't gone out on a –unh!" The thief was interrupted when Starfire fired an eyeblast at X's face, sending him flying.

"Speaking of Kori, how is she?"

Richard smiled. "She's fine now. She was exhausted, slightly dehydrated and malnourished; Gordanian prison food is horrible. It didn't stop her from fighting, though."

"You wouldn't have been able to stop her anyway," said Bruce.

"So true." The crowd grew quiet as the music changed, and a familiar love song started playing. Kori stepped into the spotlight at the front and began singing.

"We were both young when I first saw you,

I close my eyes and the flashback starts,

I'm standing there,

On a balcony in summer air.

See the lights; see the party, the ball gown,

See you make your way through the crowd

And say hello,

Little did I know,

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles,

And my daddy said stay away from Juliet.

And I was crying on the staircase,

Begging you please don't go.

And I said,

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone,

I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.

You be the prince, and I'll be the princess,

It's a love story, baby, just say yes."

Kori had been extremely nervous when she first started singing, but the encouragement of all her friends calmed her, and she began to sing with more enthusiasm.

"So I sneak out to the garden to see you,

We keep quiet, 'cause we're dead if they knew,

So close your eyes,

Let's leave this town for a little while.

But you were Romeo; I was your scarlet letter,

And my daddy said stay away from Juliet.

But you were everything to me,

I was begging you please don't go.

And I said,

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone,

I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.

You be the prince, and I'll be the princess,

It's a love story, baby, just say yes.

Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel.

This love is difficult, but it's real.

Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess,

It's a love story, baby, just say yes."

As Kori finished the second chorus, Richard stood and started walking over to Victor.

"What are you doing?" asked Bruce.

"You'll see," was the enigmatic reply.

Out in the spotlight, Kori was starting to get worried. Richard wasn't at the couch where she left him, so she scanned the crowd for him, finally spotting him talking to Victor at the DJ table. Confused, she watched as he picked something up, pulled something else out of his pocket and walked to the edge of the spotlight.

"I got tired of waiting,

Wondering if you were ever coming around.

My faith in you was fading,

When I met you on the outskirts of town.

And I said,

Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone,

I keep waiting for you, but you never come.

Is this in my head, I don't know what to think,

He knelt to the ground and he pulled out a ring

And said—"

Richard stepped into the spotlight, holding a microphone in one hand, and a box with a diamond ring in the other, and started singing the final chorus.

"Marry me, Juliet; you'll never have to be alone,

I love you, and that's all I really know.

I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress,

It's a love story, baby, just say..."

Richard trailed off, and Victor thoughtfully paused the music. Everyone in the Tower held their breath.

"Yes!" Kori all but shrieked the word, and embraced Richard. The Titans cheered so loudly the entire city could hear them, and the music resumed. Richard slipped the ring onto Kori's finger and they sang the last line together.

"We were both young when I first saw you."

The End.

So, whaddya think? Just for the record, this was always going to be the ending. Hell, I knew how it ended long before I knew how to start this story. Hehe. By the way, review!