So this is going to be the final part of Sisters with Phosphophillite involved. I got to say, this is the most fun episode I made so far. And it does help add Phos's skills and bring them back to the encyclopedia. It helps flesh Phos as not only part of the team, but themselves as well. Better then what they do with them in the manga. I mean, I look at this and asked myself why they turn Phos into a broken gem, emphasis on broken, mind you. I don't want to give you the details, but I suggest you read the Manga to see for yourself. Just to remind you, it will get dark after a couple of volumes. Still, I want to give Phos a better development with a bit from the Manga. I would like to tell you what, but you have to wait and see what I'll do. Meantime, let's proceed with this chapter.
Looking at the last chapter, I only got one review and over a hundred hits. Better then the last one mind you, and certain got some attention. Hoping to see more of this in this chapter.
On this chapter, Starfire feels like she doesn't belong anymore and decided to leave. But when two aliens took her in, Robin and Phos must stop them and save their friend. Will they succeed? Let's read to see.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans or Land of the Lustrous
Episode 3: Sisters (Part 3)
Up in space, the huge spacecraft was hovering over the planet, remaining on standby. The belly of it opened up and a drop ship of some kind with glowing red squares on the sides came down it. Two of the same aliens were on it as one of them asked of the progress.
"Any word yet from the three drones?"
The second alien shook his head and told him the news.
"It is as we fear, the girl managed to take down three of our drones. This is rather unfortunate."
The first one remained silent until he decided to come down after her instead.
"It doesn't matter. We now know where the girl is located. We will retrieve her and take her back one way or another. You got the actual location of the girl?"
He looked down to the console connected to drop ship and pushed a button. A digital map appeared and pinpointed the location of the prisoner.
"Giving what she took, it is easy to track. According to the map, she's located in a structure that's shaped like a T."
Hearing that, he decided to go on ahead to that structure.
"Then that's where we will find her. We should move quickly. The longer we wait, the sooner she will make her leave."
The ship soon descended down to the planet and makes their way to the girl.
Inside Titans Tower, Blackfire was floating in the middle of the lounge with the team sitting around sofa, hearing about those drones.
Blackfire: "Yes, those drones were a pain. Face them myself a couple of times. But there is one weakness in the underbelly. One precise shot, you will take it down quite easily."
Robin and the others heard her and were impressed by it.
Robin: "I got to say, you were wise in taking them down quickly. Last time we took it down, Phos was the one who destroyed the guidance system and blew it up. Though I am quite surprised that you possess the ability of using eye beams. I didn't see Starfire use that."
Black turned to the leader and told him what it was.
Blackfire: "It's a little something called a Transformation, the Tamaranean equivalent of Earth puberty. That is when you gain a new ability. The transformation itself could be a real pain though. When I had it, I just turned purple for two days. Though I don't know what my little sister would go though, just hope it's not as worse as mine."
Phos though was sitting on the kitchen counter, overhearing all of it, and started to worry about Starfire. Since getting back from the party, Star wasn't around when they arrived at the Tower. They started to get worried now, as they look to the others and asked about it.
Phos: "Speaking of Starfire, has anyone seen or heard from her yet? I haven't heard from since we all came back from the party."
The others heard it and worried about it too. Cyborg soon remembered what she said after entering the tower.
Cyborg: "Probably still in the bathroom. After that mess in that party, she needed a serious cleaning."
Beast Boy slouched back and was joking around.
Beast Boy: "Can't blame her. With that BO, she would stink up the place."
Raven glared at him and told him to stop it.
Raven: "Beast Boy? You're not helping."
The Changeling heard her and glared back. Phos though decided to go find her and bring her back.
Phos: "I'll go check on her. I'm sure she's just finishing up."
They jump off the stool and headed to the exit. As they were leaving, Blackfire just waved it off and told them that it would be a waste of time.
Blackfire: "You should give up while you're ahead, sweetie. If I know Starfire, she would be crying in her room after nearly getting attacked. Have to protect her and keep her company."
Phos stopped and tightened their golden fist and barely turned to look at her face.
Phos: "Where I'm from, we gems look out for each other and comfort each other. If Starfire need comfort, you would do the same. And if I know Starfire, she would never cry from a fight."
With the doors opening for them, they walk past the doors before closing behind them. The others heard that and turned to Black for an explanation. The Tamaranean decided to give her sister time.
Blackfire: "heh, heh… I wait until she's done bawling her eyes out."
Back in the hallway, Phos was walking down the hall, getting to the bathroom. But in their head, they were a little annoyed by Blackfire's actions.
Phos: "How could she call herself a sister? If I were her, I go to Starfire and comfort her, not bask in the glory. I don't think that they are either sisters."
Soon, their anger turned to calmness, as they placed both hands to their chest and thought of something.
Phos: "Somehow, I think Blackfire hiding something from us. Ever since coming here, that was something I was bothered with. It's like Sensei and the Lunarians…"
Just then, they remembered about that. They remembered about Sensei and the relationships with that Lunarian creature called shiro. They remembered the Sensei shares a connection with the Lunarians. They remember that all the gems knew that something was off with Sensei, but never say it. They would never forget about anything about that. All they want to do is to know the truth. To get the answers they need between the connection of Kongo Sensei and the Lunarians. Of course, that was completely derailed after they and Cinnabar were sucked into that portal and taken to this world. But if there is a chance that they return, they will continue to search for answers. But until then, they must remain with this team and help them out in anyway until they find their friend and a way to return home. Sighing, they hope that they get their answers soon.
Phos: "One day… Just one day, I'll return home and get what I need to seek."
Approaching the bathroom, they were at the front of the door, wondering if they would get in or not. To be fair, they never been to the bathroom in their life. They don't have to specific parts the others have and they are never embarrassed in their body, no matter how weird it is. But they need to be sure Star is all right and gently tapped on the door.
Phos: "Starfire? Are you in there? It's me, Phos. Is everything okay? You were in that bathroom since we returned to the tower and I am worried about you. Can you come out so we can speak?"
They waited for a response from the Tamaranean, but didn't hear a single word. Curious, they knock again.
Phos: "Starfire…? You're all right in there?"
Just then, the door slid open and the gem immediately turned their head away, hoping she isn't naked. Still, there was no word as they slowly opened one eye to see if she's actually there. That's when they soon realized that the bathroom was completely empty with no one around. Seeing this, they were really confused.
Phos: "Strange… Starfire isn't in here. Maybe she's back in her room."
So they headed to Star's room as see if she's in there instead. Approaching her door, they knocked on it to see if she's in there.
Phos: "Starfire, it's Phos. I checked the bathroom and you weren't in there. I only wish to talk to you."
Again, they waited for a response, but didn't get any.
Phos: "Starfire, you in there?"
Approaching the door, it slid open and surveyed the room. Looking around, they could tell that Starfire wasn't in her room either. Just a wide empty pink and purplish room with a circular bed. Looking at this, they were even concerned than before.
Phos: "Okay… Something just doesn't feel right. Starfire's not in the bathroom, not at her room. Where could she be?"
They were about to leave until they stopped and noticed something on Star's bed. It looks like a note of some kind with a message that say, 'To my friends…'. Wondering about it, they approached the bed and picked up the note. Unfolding it, they noticed it was a letter and slowly skimmed to see what it says. Peering their eyes left and right, their worried expression turned into total shock as they realized what it was.
Phos: "Oh no…"
Dropping the letter, they dashed out of the room and headed to the one place that she might be. The letter landed on the ground with a part of the letter at the end that says, 'So long, my friends…'
On the rooftop of the Tower, someone was walking towards the edge as the moonlight was being shown. That person is Starfire as she was holding a pink backpack. Looking up, she knew that it was time.
Starfire: "It is time to leave…"
She placed the backpack on her back and was about to fly. But as she was going to leave, a door popped opened and Phos came out, yelling her name.
Phos: "Starfire!"
The Tamaranean heard it and turned to see Phos bend down at the doorway, panting as if they were breathing any air. Star was surprised as she tired to play it nice.
Starfire: "Phos! What a pleasant surprise. I was just looking out at the view and-"
But the gem stopped her and knew what she's really doing.
Phos: "Don't pretend like I don't know. You're leaving us!"
Star heard that and tried to play it cool.
Starfire: "I beg your pardon?"
Phos got up and slowly approach her, explaining what they saw.
Phos: "Stop playing dumb. I went to the bathroom to check on you, but you weren't there. I check in your room, but you weren't there either. Then I saw letter you left on the bed saying that you're leaving. Why are you thinking about that? I want to know."
Star blinked and realized that this gem found out about it. Turning away, she lowered her head and decided to tell her the truth.
Starfire: "It is correct, I am leaving the team. But I am doing it because you already have someone reliable to fill my shoes."
Phos blinked and knew whom she was talking about.
Phos: "You mean Blackfire? You think that your sister is here, you feel like you're not needed here anymore? Don't get me wrong, Blackfire is cool and all but-"
Star immediately interrupted them and told them about that part.
Starfire: "That is the reason why I am leaving. I am happy to see my sister, but Blackfire is better than me in many ways. She rules the video games, and she is able to share very depressing poems, and she can give gems to people, and she knows the cool moves, and she always knows when people are not talking about shovels. And I am nothing like her. And when Cyborg said that she would be a part of this team, I soon realized that I am no longer a part of it. And if it is true, then I am not needed on this planet."
Phos heard everything she said and crossed their arms.
Phos: "So that's it. After thinking of all of that, after what you heard, you think that you should leave. Come on, Starfire, you're just jumping to conclusions. No one says that you are being replaced, and no one said that Blackfire is better than you. You are one of a kind. A close friend to others. That's all you are. I had to deal with Cyborg leaving the team, I don't want you to leave as well."
Star heard their complaint and decided to be done with it.
Starfire: "I am sorry, but I am afraid that I am willing to leave. After all, she will be a better Titan than I ever was. So long, Phosphophyllite. Even if it was short, you have always been a close friend."
She turned with a warm smiled before taking off and flew slowly to the night sky. Phos looked on and didn't know what to do. But that's when the two heard another familiar voice.
Robin: "Were you just going to leave without saying goodbye to the rest of us?"
Star stopped flying and both she and the gem turned to see Robin coming into the same door Phos came out of, holding a piece of paper. Phos saw him and fast approaching him, explaining the situation.
Phos: "Robin, thank goodness you're here. It's Starfire, she's-"
The Titan leader put his hand on their shoulder and told them everything.
Robin: "I know, I saw the letter. Thought you took too long and went to check on both you and Starfire. I found this letter in her room and knew about what's going on. You don't have to say anything."
He soon looked up to Starfire and told her that she doesn't have to leave.
Robin: "Starfire, I get where you going with this. Being overshadowed by the one you lookup can be frustrating. Which is the reason why I left my mentor and followed my own path. Because of it, I met you, Phos, and the others and made a great team. Having you leave would leave behind an empty hole that cannot be healed. If you feel like you don't deserve to be here, you can go on ahead. But if you do that, the Teen Titans will never be the same and you will be more alone than you will ever be."
Star heard all that he said and hugged herself, knowing that what she's making would be something she wouldn't want. If she leaves, she'll be alone and the team won't last. So this conflict is eating her alive. Floating down to the roof, she landed in front of both the leader and the gem and placed her book bag on the ground. Looking up to Robin, she was about to say something.
Starfire: "Robin, I-"
Before she could even start, she noticed something behind the two and gasped at the sight of it. Rob and Phos noticed her reaction and turned to see what she was looking at. That's when they saw a drop ship slowly rising with the alien in red and gray armor and a claw like weapon attached to the right arm. Both teammates got into their positions for a fight as Star stood back. The red armored alien soon pointed his weapon to them, firing a green like tentacle at them. Robin was caught by it and caused him to hit Phos and they both were pushed by the impact. They soon flew and rolled around while Phos formed a sphere to protect the both of them from the impact. That tentacle soon wrapped around Starfire as the Tamaranean struggled to escape. But the tentacle was strong and prevented her from getting out of it. He soon reeled Star in and pulled her up to the drop ship. At the same time, the golden sphere melted and opened up, revealing Robin and Phos unharmed. The leader shook it off and wondered what happened.
Robin: "That was unexpected. Who is that?"
Phos shook off the attack as well and came up with a logical guess.
Phos: "My guess, these are the aliens that sent those drones after us."
The two soon saw Star getting taken to the ship and knew that they were going to take her. Seeing that, the Titan leader soon got up and ran after her. Running to the edge, he jumped up and tried to get a hold of her. He barely got her foot and failed to grab her. Phos immediately jumped up and flew into the air. Reaching their arm up, it stretched out and grabbed a hold of the front nose of the ship. Then looking down, they reached their other arm and it too stretch, and grabbed a hold of his wrist.
Phos: "Hang on!"
The two flew high in the air, away from the Tower, soaring into the night sky. Phos retracted both arms and gripped tight on the belly of the ship with Robin letting go and activating the magnet on his boots to stay on the belly. He soon looked to them and was fortunate enough to have a hand.
Robin: "Thanks Phos. That was mighty quick of you."
Phos tilted their head and smiled.
Phos: "Hey, it was last minute. Besides, how are we going to stay close to Starfire if this ship flies away? Had to do something."
Before long, they could hear the two aliens speaking to Starfire, sounding very menacing.
"Prepare to leave Earth orbit. We have the Tamaranean girl."
"Once we return to Centauri, you will pay for what you have done."
The two overheard that from underneath and realized what's going to happen. The two aliens are about to take her to another planet. What they are going to plan for her is beyond them.
Phos: "Did you hear that, Robin?"
Robin nodded and has a seething look on his face.
Robin: "I did. And nobody's taking her away."
Getting his T-Communicator out, he pushed the button and it started to blink red.
Robin: "I already sent a distress signal to the others. They will follow it to our location. Meanwhile, we need to disable the ship and free Starfire. Think you can take care of the ship while I free her?"
Phos looked back to him and smiled.
Phos: "Can a gem slice an army of Lunarians in one swing? I'll handle it."
Robin smiled a bit before getting serious.
Robin: "Good. Now let's move it!"
Soon enough, the two jumped on opposite ends of the ship and landed on the top right in front of the two armored aliens. Rob soon tightened his fist and is ready to take Star back.
Robin: "Our friend stays here!"
The one in front of him didn't take it too kindly and charged in with a loud yell. The two jumped up when he thrust his weapon at them and went over him. Phos soon approached the capsule Star is in and told her that they got it.
Phos: "Don't worry, we'll have you out in no time."
With that, they stretched their arm and pulled back to deliver a kick to the one operating the controls. He staggered back and recovered from the attack, looking at the gem that is bent down on the terminal.
"Get away from that! You don't know what you're up against."
Phos looked back at Star still trapped and Robin fighting the other soldier and knew what it was.
Phos: "Let's see… Capturing a friend, attacking us, sending drones to do your dirty work. I don't know, I think we know what we're up against."
Hearing that, the soldier got into a sword-fighting stance and deployed a sharp blade out of his weapon cannon. Phos saw this and got their arm out, shaping it to be their sword. By then, he charged in and began the first attack by swinging the sword. Phos managed to block it with their own and the two clashed. Their swords collided with each other as sparks started to fly. The Gem pushed him back, but he recovered and charged again to deliver a quick blow. Seeing this, Phos jumped up and somersaulted over his head. The alien missed them, but instead hit the console as sparks started to fly. Landing on the other end, Phos was on one knee and did a quick pose to show their moves. But it was from behind as he turned around and could see his opening.
"This time, you won't escape!"
He charged right in and was about to deliver a blow. But the heels melted and spread behind them, extending up to form a shield to protect them. The alien soldier got caught by surprise, getting pushed back after hitting the shield. Getting up, Phos lowered their golden wall and looked right at the soldier.
Phos: "Who says I was escaping. I came here to fight."
With the golden alloy sword in position, they charged in and were ready to go to the offensive. Both of them continued to clash with their swords and were on an even stalemate. But the alien misstep his attack and Phos easily avoided it. With one quick slice, the golden sword cut the blade cleanly and it fell to the ground. The alien soldier looked to his crab like arm and was surprised by that. The gem stepped back and marveled at their work.
Phos: "Looks like I have the advantage."
The alien soon looked at them with his glowing yellow eyes and wasn't going to give up just yet.
"I would disagree."
With that he aimed his claw at them and the green tentacle came out. The minted gem was caught by surprise and the tentacle wrapped around their body, arms included. He soon swung them down to the ground as they could feel a crack on their forehead. The alien got down to one knee and was up at Phos's face.
"Give it up while you still can. Anyone who works with that criminal will suffer a sever punishment."
Phos looked up at the controls and decided that they should disable it to bring it down. Peering down to the blade they cut, they focused and one of the heels stretched and wormed its way to the blade.
Phos: "That sounds very reassuring. But I'll have you know that I would protect my friend with my life."
Once the gold heel stretched long enough to reach the blade, it lifted up and targeted the console. With that, they soon said what they are planning to do.
Phos: "Even if it means taking this ship down with us!"
With one quick fling, the blade flew past them and hit the console, sparking on impact. Electricity started to spread across it and started to short circuit, causing small explosions and them some. At the same time, with Robin facing the other soldier. He stepped back and was near one of the thrusters. This left the alien to fired his tentacle at him to knock him down. Robin soon used the cape to protect himself while the titanium material on it started to bounce the tentacle off it, causing it to hurl right to the thruster and damaging it on impact. Combine that with the console self destructing, and you got a recipe for a disaster. The alien that's keeping Phos down saw it all and was completely shocked.
"No!"
The drop ship soon started to loose altitude and was making a descent to the Earth's surface. This caused them all to loose balance and was hanging on as well. Phos soon used the two heels to stretch and wrapped around his face, causing him to go temporarily blind. The alien struggled to get out of it, but it was too strong to escape. Phos was soon freed from his grip and turned their hand into an anvil to thrust it to his face, knocking him out for a moment. Getting up, they held on while giving a quick remark.
Phos: "Next time you try to take me down, make sure that I am completely defenseless. You're welcome."
They soon jumped over the damage controls and approached Starfire to see if she was all right.
Phos: "You okay Starfire?"
The Tamaranean turned to them and nodded in response.
Phos: "Don't worry, we'll get you out of here."
Robin soon joined in and headed to Star as well, pushing the button to make the glass barrier disappear. The one alien that was facing Robin was holding on and was trying to tell his partner to control it.
"Get this ship airborne! Hurry before it crashes!"
The other alien managed to recover and quickly try to get the ship stabilized. But the damage of the controls itself is already impossible.
"The controls are heavily damaged! I cannot control it! Brace for impact!"
They are already hovering over the sandy desert not far from the city as Robin removed the green tentacle around Starfire. Giving her a chance to speak.
Starfire: "Robin! Phos!"
But they didn't have time in being reunited as Robin told her to hang on.
Robin: "Come on!"
The two soon hold hands with each other as they jumped off the ship with Star flying them to the land near the river. Phos followed suit as jumped off as well, using the gold on their heels to liquefy and formed a platform to cushion themselves from the fall. At the same time, the ship crashed on the sandy path and tumbled before coming to a stop. All three Titans managed to get out of there unharmed and were relieved that it was over with. By the time they were safe and looking at the crashed vessel, they could hear the voice of Beast Boy in the distance.
Beast Boy: "Star! Robin! Phos!"
They all heard that voice and turned to see Beast Boy, Raven, and Cyborg approaching them. Yet strangely enough, there was no Blackfire.
Cyborg: "You guys okay?"
Phos gave a sigh and was happy that they showed up.
Phos: "We are now. What took your guys so long?"
Rae soon looked to her friend and told her about that.
Raven: "Just because Robin sent his signal to our Comms doesn't mean that we would get there in a quick second."
Robin though approached them and told them that everything is taken care.
Robin: "Well, I'm glad that you all came to our aid. But as you can see, we were able to take down the threat."
The telepath soon noticed something coming from the smoke and asked about it.
Raven: "Really? Then what are those coming out of the rubble?"
Rob and Star looked back to the crashed ship and saw the two red alien soldiers getting out of the rubble and was walking out of the smoke. Phos noticed this and was getting annoyed.
Phos: "Seriously? Don't these guys ever give up?"
Robin soon got into a stance and told the others to do the same.
Robin: "Titans, get ready."
The others followed suit as they were getting ready to fight. But before anyone would start. One of the aliens said something that caught them off guard.
"In the name of the Grand Centauri Empire, you are all under arrest."
He soon placed his hand on his chest and took out his badge to show the team. They were completely dumbfounded by this as Beast Boy reminded those two of who they are.
Beast Boy: "Uh… You can't be the good guys. We're the good guys."
"And we are Centauri police."
Phos soon stepped in and decided to break off this awkward moment.
Phos: "Okay… I think we kind of gotten on the wrong foot. None of us didn't know that you were the police. Especially considering that you try to attack us with drones and capture our friend."
The other alien officer approached the gem and told them of what her friend is.
"The Tamaranian girl that you call a friend is nothing more then a criminal, a liar, and a thief. She's committed high crimes throughout the entire Centauri System."
He soon pointed to Starfire, completely confused by this sudden news. She soon turned to Robin and pleaded her case.
Starfire: "But it cannot be. I have never even been to the Centauri Moons."
Robin looked at her and knew that she was innocent. But when he looked at the necklace she still had on, he figured it all out and took it off of Star's neck.
Robin: "But I know someone who has."
Seeing the Centauri Moon diamond, Star's eyes were wide and realized who did caused the high crimes. Her older sister, Blackfire. Phos realized it too and face palmed themselves from that news.
Phos: "So it was Blackfire that caused these crimes and is framing Starfire? I knew something was up with her. Where is she? I'm going to give her a piece of my mind."
Beast Boy heard the sound of soaring and turned to see a black silhouette flying high in the air. He soon turned back to the other and pointed to that.
Beast Boy: "If I were to guess, making a break for it."
Starfire turned to see her leave as Robin assured her that they will get her.
Robin: "Don't worry, Star; she won't get away with this."
But the Tamaranean confusion and shocked turned into anger as her eyes started to glow green and her teeth seething.
Starfire: "No she will not."
Almost immediately, she launched herself off the air and flew high into the night sky. Meanwhile, Blackfire, who was back in her own attire, was soaring briskly by, knowing that she managed rid herself of her little sister and get away with it. But just as she was going to leave the planet, Starfire flew up in front of her with her arms crossed and looked to be angry with her glowing green eyes.
Starfire: "Hello, sister…"
She was surprised the Star was floating in front of her, but she played it coy and tries to be innocent.
Blackfire: "Aw, you're mad. I know. I should've told you I was leaving, but you know that I hate long good-bye's and-"
But Starfire wasn't fooled by her and told her straight away what she is and her plan.
Starfire: "You are a criminal, and you were going to let me take your place in jail."
Black was shocked that she found out so soon and couldn't get herself out of this one.
Blackfire: "Oh… Well… Yeah…"
Starfire: "You will give back what you have stolen and turn yourself over to the police."
Blackfire though stood her ground and demanded what she will do if she didn't listen.
Blackfire: "And what will you do if I don't?"
Star's eyes returned to normal and didn't know what to say after that. She was trying to be nice in making sure her sister would listen reasonably. This is her sister she's trying to help. But Blackfire wouldn't give up at the least. With her eyes glowing purple, she opened up her hand and charged up her star bolt. Fully charged, she places it on her chest and it exploded, catching her by surprise as she was falling in the sky. Looking at what she done, she reminded her little sister why she's better than her.
Blackfire: "I always was the better fighter."
Star managed to recover from the attack and flew back up. With her eyes glowing green, she realized that this was personal.
Starfire: "Not anymore."
Blackfire was seething and retaliated they launching a rainstorm of purple star bolts at her. Starfire flew up high to reach her sister while avoiding the projectiles that were all over her. Flying up high, she charged her own Star bolt and threw it right towards her. Black continued to throw her own until one of them hit her hand and she yelped from the pain. Looking on, she saw her hand sparking green before looking up to see her sister towering over her with two of her hands glowing. Blackfire was ready as she too got her hands glowing and was ready for a fight. But before she can do that, two golden strips came out of the blue and wrapped around her hands, nullifying them in the process. She looked to this and surprise and struggled to get them off her hands. Star noticed it and looked down to see what it was. Turns out, it was Phos with one of their golden arms out with the Titans and the Cenauri officers surrounding them. They were struggling to reel her in and asked for help.
Phos: "Whenever you guys are ready, a little help would be more appreciated."
They all heard that as Robin told the others to join him.
Robin: "Come on team, with me!"
The others heard him and joined him as they both took a part of the gem's arm and he told them what to do.
Robin: "All right. On three, we pull. Ready? One, two, THREE!"
So the group pulled hard as the alien girl was dragged down with them. She was soaring down back to the ground as Phos was in position to ready the killing blow. Tightening their fist, it expanded and they wind back for a fatal blow. By the time the alien was in range, the gem trusted their punch forward and hit the Tamaranean in the body, causing her to fly right into a piece of rock in the side and was as good as stuck. Phos got both their arms back in position and was pleased with what they did.
Phos: "You were right, Blackfire. I am a very special one."
Black groaned as she struggled to get out. But as she was doing it, one of the alien officers approached her and showed his badge in front of her.
"Blackfire of Tamaran, you are under arrest."
She saw this and knew one thing, that there was no getting out of this. Lowering her head, she sighed and immediately gave up.
Fifteen minutes later, the two cops got Blackfire out of the rock and placed her in the containment tube to prevent her from escaping. There were even green tentacle like cuffs on her wrists and ankles, with an extra one over her eyes just so she doesn't use her eyebeams. Cyborg managed to repair the ship that crashed due to Robin's and Phos's attack and was about finished with the repairs.
Cyborg: "Almost there… Just about… Got it."
With that said, the engines hummed back to life and the ship started to float off the ground. He soon looked to the two and told them that they are ready.
Cyborg: "That should do it. You ship is tiptop ready and you can return to you home planet. Just try not to crash it again. You can imagine how hard it is to fix something like this."
The one that was at the controls thanked the hybrid for his work.
"Many thanks. I thought that with the damage this extensive, we won't be able to depart with our prisoner."
The first one soon turned to the rest and apologized for what transpired.
"And we greatly apologize for earlier. If we taken the wrong girl into custody and let this one get away, we wouldn't be able to find her again."
Robin approached the two and told them it was all right.
Robin: "It's okay. We didn't even know the both of you were cops. We all first thought you were going to capture Starfire. Guess we were both wrong."
Phos soon crossed their arms and was a little miffed of what just happened.
Phos: "Still, you all should've told us in the first place. Would've made things easier for us if we didn't attack you without realizing it."
Rob looked back to the gem and shook his head to be quiet. Then he looked back to them and decided to give them back was Blackfire took.
Robin: "Regardless, at least we have things ironed out before it went out of hand. I suppose you want this back."
He soon got his arm out and he was holding the Moon Diamond necklace Blackfire stole and placed around Star's neck to lure the authorities away to begin with. The main officer looks to it and decided to let them have it.
"You can keep it. Think of it as a token of gratitude between the people of Centuari to you."
The other officer approached his comrade and told them that they are not done yet.
"Besides, the Tamaranean took more of our resources from the planet. She will lead us back to them once we take her in and let her serve her sentence."
The two turned to the now imprisoned alien and was pleased that they got the right girl this time. But Star looked to this scene and couldn't help but to feel sorry for her. Even if she tried to frame her and took her place, she is still her sister after all. Turning her head away, she looked to them and asked for a small request.
Starfire: "Please… May I see her one last time? I cannot let her leave without saying goodbye."
The two officers looked to themselves, wondering if it was wise letting her see the prisoner after what they all had to go through. But seeing that she's already handled with, the one leading looked to the Tamaranean and told her to go ahead.
"As long as the prisoner is contained, you will go see her. But make it quick. We are already on a deadline and this prisoner must return to Centuari where she will be convicted.
Star nodded as she flew up and headed to the vessel. The others looked on as Phos wanted to step in to make sure that she's all right. Robin managed to stop them by placing his hand on their shoulder and shook his head.
Robin: "Let her handle it. She has gone through a lot as it is."
The gem turned to him with worry while looking up to Star to see what will happen. By the time she reached her older sister. She tapped on the glass to get her attention and told her that it was goodbye.
Starfire: "I know that you did some terrible things, but I want to tell you that you will always be a part of the family. I am hoping that you will turn over a new leaf and return one day as a new Tamaranean. So until then, farewell, my dear sister. Although you did betray and attack me, it was still…very nice to see you."
Blackfire wasn't kind and warned her that there will be payback from her.
Blackfire: "Next time, it won't be too nice. I will get out of jail, little sister, and I will get even. Mark my words."
And so with that, the two alien officers got on their vessel and lifted up, taking Blackfire with them to their mother ship. As they were disappearing, Starfire looked up and was heartbroken. One for her sister betraying her and the other knowing that she herself was almost taken to jail for crimes her sister committed. The rest of the team soon joined her and gave her comfort, knowing that she's not alone in this endeavor. Even Phos placed their hand on her shoulder to ease the burden.
The sun soon started to rise in Jump City as a new morning has begun. In Titans Tower, Phos was in their room, studying the physiology of sisters and siblings and figuring out how complex they are. After the incident with Blackfire, they soon have an interest in understanding the sibling standpoint and would like to add that into their encyclopedia. Skimming through the pages, they were intrigued of how siblings react to each other and how they behave, as they grow older.
Phos: "Interesting… I never knew that siblings would be so complex. This is something for my encyclopedia."
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door as the gem turned to it to see who it is.
Phos: "Who's there?"
That's when they heard a voice from a certain Tamaranean they heard a lot.
Starfire: "It is I, Starfire. May I come in?"
Hearing that voice, Phos sighed and let her in.
Phos: "Come on in."
With that, the door opened and Star approached the gem, curious as to why they are still up.
Starfire: "Have you been up all night again, friend Phos?"
The gem nodded and returned to their studies.
Phos: "Yep… Can't sleep… It's complicated. Still, it gives me time in studying for my next section for my Encyclopedia. Check it out."
Star was curious and decided to join in, wondering what they were doing.
Phos: "Since Blackfire's betrayal, I decided to do research on siblings and how their bond change overtime. Been seeing multiple pages of behavior patterns, emotions, history, just about everything. Thought it would make a really good life lesson for any of my friends back home."
Star turned away and wondered about something. Looking back, she asked them of what she is thinking.
Starfire: "Tell me, friend Phos, in your home, do any of your friends betray you?"
Phos heard that question and was silent, before bursting into laughter.
Phos: "No, of course not. Sure we have our gripes from time to time, but we are a close-knit community, working together to protect each other. Heck, Yellow Diamond is the eldest of all of us and they look after all of us for a long time. Quite the wise and brave one, if you ask me. Why ask such a question? Are you still reeling about what your sister has done?"
Star heard them and turned away, explaining her answer.
Starfire: "I am…conflicted. I love my sister, always looking up to her. But there is a time where she might have been jealous of me back when we are young. Imagine that, your older sister jealous of their younger one. Quite an unexpected turn of event. But now, after what transpired, I would never believe that she would do such a thing to me, becoming a criminal and using me as… What is the Earth saying? A scapegoat? Using me as a means of taking her place in jail. It is quite shocking. But even so, I still care for my sister, even after what she has done."
Phos: "So after all of that, you still think you and your sister can still make amends?"
Star nodded and was quite honest with herself.
Starfire: "Indeed… She might be a bit jealous, but I know that deep down, she would also care for me. There was a time that I fear that she was going to replace me. That Cyborg said that they could use someone like her on this time. But this morning, Robin has told me that my sister could never replace me. No one could."
Phos sighed and decided that she was right.
Phos: "That's the thing, Blackfire would never replace you. Sure she was interesting and does things that you never do, but she doesn't have the warmness, or the kindness, or even the love from you. You are unique in your own way."
Star heard them and just smiled warmly over it.
Starfire: "Thank you for talking to me of that, friend Phos. You really understand what I am going through."
But then, she noticed something glowing in the distance and investigate it further. It was then that she has found the Enicmite stone Blackfire gave them not too long ago. Curious, she turned to the gem and asked why they are still keeping it.
Starfire: "Isn't that the Enicmite from the planet Calimar? The same one my sister gave you? Shouldn't you've returned it back to the Centauri Police? No doubt that it was stolen as much as the moon diamonds."
Phos looked toward the gem as well and thought of that.
Phos: "I was thinking about that. But I was thinking of keeping it."
Starfire: "And why would you do that?"
Phos looked back and couldn't help but to have the image of Padparadscha still fresh in their mind.
Phos: "Let's just say that someone deserves it more than me."
Star heard that and figured that it's a gem thing. So she decided to leave her be and return with the others.
Starfire: "I will let you continue with your research. Let me know when you are done with your next encyclopedia."
The green-minted gem smiled back and did a bit of a wave.
Phos: "Sure, no problem. I'll let you know."
With that, Star left the room as Phos went back to researching for their next volume. And giving the last few days they have, there is a lot to look into.
So that will end the Sisters episode. Got to say, it was quite an entertaining time with this one. Though I think that the way it ended was a little messy. But hey, I'm not perfect with this. Still, this will give us time for the next chapter/episode, where the Titans face off against the HIVE, and an additional threat that seems to be targeting Phos the most. Please Review. #WherearetheGoodCartoons?