A/N: This week I get to tell you that I don't own Teen Titans or Rockstar by Nickleback. Hooray. Be sure to favorite and/or review. I'm going to start replying to comments after this chapter so if you have any questions, send them in.
Starfire looked at herself in the mirror she had just emerged from her private bathroom and was wearing a pink tank top and grey short shorts. She sighed. 'I had thought I would have some time to sort out these new feelings I have for Beast Boy, but with friend Terra's arrival and this news of Raven sleeping with him, it seems that I may not have as much time as I previously believed. Maybe I should give up and try to find another one who is suitable.' Starfire then thought of the changeling. His strong passion to protect people. His attempts to make others feel included. His kind and generous heart. His love to laugh and bring joy to others. She shook her head in disgust at her previous thoughts. 'No. I will not hand him over without a fight, as I did with Robin. Though, at the same time, I am not good at courtship rituals. Perhaps she may be able to help me.'
Starfire got up and went to her closet to pull out a box. This box was alien in nature and was considered to be one of the most protected home safes in the universe. The safe could only be opened through her voice command, in conjunction with touching a specific section of the box on the saying of each word. Starfire executed it with practiced ease as she had been unlocking it quite frequently of late. In the box sat one item. It was a communication device. She took out the device and headed to her bed, pushing the request button on her way. As she lay down, the screen on the device came to life to reveal a girl looking remarkably similar to her.
"Hey, baby sister," greeted Blackfire.
"Hello sister," Starfire responded. Starfire was confused. Typically she could see the background of where her sister was talking, but this time it was completely dark. On top of that, her hair was slightly frazzled and she seemed to be breathing hard, with a slight blush on her face. "I trust you are behaving yourself, correct?"
"Why, of course baby sister. I didn't just get out of prison, just to go back in."
"Then why, pray tell, am I unable to see where you are sister? And why do you seem slightly disheveled?"
Blackfire blushed at her sister's observations. "Well, I have some guests over who are rather sensitive to light at the moment, so I'm taking care of them in the dark. But, now for more pressing matters. What's wrong with my poor baby sister? Is it Robin again?"
Starfire eyed her sister suspiciously before she let out a sigh, deciding to give up the conversation…for now. "No, this time my call is not about Robin. I seek advice on courting rituals and thought you might be of assistance, I have read many Earth magazines about the subject, but I had thought maybe hearing advice from you would assist me."
Blackfire was genuinely happy to hear this new development. She had spent the last couple months trying to help her younger sibling get over the Boy Wonder, but never made much headway. Hearing that Starfire was asking for dating tips was a good sign. "So, my adorable baby sister has found a new mating partner?"
Starfire blushed at her sister's statement and replied, "No, I have not, but I have found a male with the potential."
Blackfire almost squealed at the knowledge that a male had torn Starfire's eyes away from her leader. Almost. "So tell me about him. Describe the delicious form of the man that has torn my poor sister's heart away from its cruel seducer."
Starfire giggled at her sister's speech and answered, "He is most kind and generous. He often makes me laugh and has eyes that shimmer like the emerald seas of Klob'k. He treats me well and he has helped me through my most trying times. He was even the one who convinced me to talk to you again."
Blackfire grimaced at the memory. It took two weeks after her leaving the box and communicator o the Titan's doorstep before her sister had finally called her for the first time. It had been the most stressful two weeks of her life. "It sounds like I owe this man a debt of gratitude sister, but you have neglected to give me his name."
Starfire laughed and replied, "Oh, it is Beast Boy silly."
Blackfire sat and thought for a moment. This was an event she had not foreseen. 'The green pipsqueak? That is the mate that my sister has chosen. I knew that she would eventually move on to another guy, but I had figured it would be Speedy or Red Star or even Aqualad. I had prepared for any of those guys, but Beast Boy was the last person I had expected my sister to be interested in. What do I tell her to do?'
"Sister? Are you, the okay?" Starfire asked in worried voice, breaking her sister out of her thought bubble.
'Shit, I must have been more out of it than I thought.' "Well what's wrong with asking him out on a regular date? I mean you two always go to the mall together."
"Well, the thing is, it seems that I might not be the only one in the Tower to be vying for Beast Boy's affections." Blackfire tried to stifle her laugh. She really did. But the thought that not only had her sister fallen for the green skinned Titan, but another one ha was simply too ridiculous in her mind to comprehend. As she let out a full-bellied laugh, Starfire began to scowl at her sibling. "Well, since you believe that this is funny, I think I will take my leave now sister."
That sobered Blackfire up As much as she hated to admit it, (and she really hated to admit it) her recent talks with Starfire had been really nice. She didn't want the conversation to end yet. "I'm sorry, dear. I had not thought that Beast Boy would become such a lady's man. So, who else has their sights set on our little green friend?"
"It would seem that Terra, the girl who saved the city from Slade, has officially declared her intentions on him. Friend Raven was found sleeping with him earlier today, though I do not know if it truly unintentional or not."
Blackfire gaped at the news. 'Who knew the shrimp had it in him.' She looked at her sister and saw the worry in her eyes about the situation. 'Man, I don't want her to be heart broken again.' "Well, has he declared his intentions to pursue any of the girls?"
"No, he has not."
"Then listen. You have to be proactive. Take him out on a date. And I mean on a real date."
"But what if he declines my offer?"
"Listen Star Your main problem with Robin was hat you waited for him to come to you, while that Kitten girl proactively approached him and guess what. She got the guy and you got stuck with heart break. You can't let that happen again."
Starfire saw the truth in her sister's words and wished she cod hug her through the phone. "Thank you sister. You are correct. I will ask him out on the date tomorrow."
"I know I am." Blackfire looked at the time and gave a silent curse. "Listen baby sis, I've got to go take care of some things. Love ya."
"I love you as well sister. And Blackfire?"
"Yeah?"
"Please do not do anything you will regret."
'A little late for that.' Out loud she said, "Of course I won't." And she turned off the communicator. Blackfire grimaced. 'I hate lying to you baby sister, but it can't be helped. I hope you never find out what I'm doing.' And with that thought, she exited the closet she was hiding in as her sister began to dream.
Nevermore
Raven opened the door of Desire's sanctuary and was confused at what she saw. For before her was Envy, going all Japanese monster on a small reconstruction of Jump City, while Brave, Joy, and Knowledge were eating popcorn watching her. Timid was hiding behind the three while Desire sat in her chair, laughing at the emoticlone. She was the first to notice Raven and motioned her to come forward. "Come Raven. I've been expecting you."
Raven walked up to the chair. "So, why is she doing that?"
"I figured that this would be a more constructive way for her to work out her frustrations than her ripping out Terra's skull."
"That does seem like an improvement." Desire looked at Raven expectantly. This caused Raven to sigh and say, "Fine. How are you holding up?"
"I am fine, I suppose. My obsessive side flared when that…girl decided to declare her intentions for him, but I was able to sooth it."
Raven looked at Desire skeptically. "Are you sure that it is nothing to worry about? One thing we don't need is another incident like the one with Jinx."
"Rest assured. I will be on m best behavior. Besides, that episode was brought on by the fact that I believed that I had lost my chance to have him."
"So, what happen if he decides one of the others would be a better girlfriend then us?"
"I will not allow that to happen."
"But what if it does?"
Desire glanced at the emoticlones watching Envy vent her frustrations. "Rest assured that measures have been put in place in case of that outcome. Now you should be off to bed. It has been a rather stressful day." Desire flicked her hand and Raven fund herself back in her room.
"Ugh, I'll never get used to that," Raven sighed in frustration. She was about to go to take a shower when she noticed a message on her communicator. She activated the device and listened to the message.
"Raven, we need you to go check Terra's mind tomorrow in order to check if Slade implanted anything in there. Thanks, Robin out." Raven groaned at her rotten luck. Sometimes, it just didn't pay to be a demon sorceress.
Beast Boy was sitting at the kitchen table, eating cereal, when Jinx walked in. 'Looks like he didn't get much sleep last night. I should see what's up.' So Jinx walked up behind him and covered his eyes. "Guess who," she demanded in a gruff voice.
Beast Boy tiredly answered, "Hey Jinx."
"Aw, how'd you guess it was me?"
"Elementary my dear Watson. There are only two grey girls in the house and the other one is half demon, so my guess is that she wouldn't be playing guess who."
"I guess you have a point," Jinx said, pouting because her game had no effect on the changeling. 'This is going to be harder then I thought. Hmmm. Oh, I know…' "So, what's your excuse this time?"
"What do you mean?"
"I see you here, enjoying a meal without me once again. You promised me dinner and didn't deliver. As such I demand compensation."
Best Boy turned to attempt to argue, but when he saw the look in her eye, he knew he didn't stand a chance. He sighed and passively asked, "So, what are your terms?"
"Hmm, I know. You will have to spend the entire day with me and do what I say, "Jinx said with a sly grin.
Beast Boy glanced at her nervously. "I'm not so sure that's a good idea."
Jinx climbed into his lap, causing the teen to blush. She leaned over to his ear and whisper, "What, don't you trust me?"
Beast Boy knew he was in a dangerous situation. At any time, anyone could walk in n them in this position and he would most likely be doomed. "Okay, fine. I'll do whatever you like."
Jinx jumped up from his lap and yelled, "Yay! My own personal Beast Boy. Now, be a good boy and make me some waffles. And I swear, if there are any surprises in this batch, I'll curse you for a weak."
Beast Boy sighed, knowing he had been played, but, for some reason, he didn't feel that bad about it. He went up to the cupboard to gather the ingredients for waffle batter. As he mixed the batter he started to sing.
I'm through standing in line
To clubs we'll never get in
It's like the bottom of the ninth
And I'm never gonna' win
This life hasn't turned out
Quite the way I want it to be
He found himself being interrupted by Jinx as she began to sing the next verse.
I want a brand new house
On an episode of Cribs
And a bathroom I can play baseball in
And a king size tub big enough
For ten plus me
Jinx looked at Beast Boy expectantly and he took off from where she ended while pouring the batter into the waffle maker.
I'll need a credit card that's got no limit
And a big black jet with a bedroom in it
Gonna join the mile high club at thirty-
Seven thousand feet
Beast boy took out the waffles and started to dress them with whipped cream and strawberries and pointed at Jinx. Jinx got up and grabbed the whisk, holding it like a mike.
I want a new tour bus full of old guitars
My own star on Hollywood Boulevard
Somewhere between Cher and James
Dean is fine for me
Jinx waved Beast Boy over to her and he set her waffles in her spot. They looked into each other eyes and smiled as they began sing into the whisk together.
I'm gonna trade this life for fortune and
Fame
I'd even cut my hair and change my name
'Cause we all just wanna be big rockstars
And live in hilltop houses driving fifteen
Cars
The girls come easy and the drugs come
Cheap
We'll all stay skinny 'cause we just won't
Eat
And we'll hang out in the coolest bars
In the VIP with the movie stars
Every good gold digger's gonna wind up
There
Every playboy bunny with her bleached
Blonde hair and well
Hey, hey I wanna be a Rockstar
Hey, hey I wanna be a Rockstar
The two sat down at the table, grinning like idiots. As Jinx began eating her breakfast, Beast Boy couldn't help but be curious. "So, Jinx what are our plans for the day?"
"The same thing we do every day Beasty. Try to take over the world." Jinx giggled at Beast Boy's groan. "Well, maybe we can start out smaller. We could try to take over the game station."
Beast Boy's smile returned. "Now there's a plan I can get behind."
Raven stood in front of Starfire's door. She really didn't want to have to do this, but she knew that it would be necessary. She knocked on the door. A few seconds later, Starfire opened and Raven was surprised to find her in casual dress. She wore a pink halter top with black skinny jeans and she wore a pair of jade ear rings. She looked surprised. "Hello Raven. It is a surprise to see you this early in the morning. Is there some form of emergency or do you need to talk about something?"
Raven sighed. 'She obviously had something planned for the day. I wish I could let her go but I need her to do this for me.' "Hey Star. There isn't an emergency, but I do need your help with something."
"What is wrong?" Starfire asked in a concerned voice.
"Well Robin wants me to go through Terra's mind today, in order see if Slade put any repressed messages mind."
"Are you unable to do so?"
"No, I'll be ale to do it. But, I am afraid about how I'll react to what I see in there. And I thought that having you with me might…calm me, if I see something that would upset me."
"Let me change quickly." Starfire closed the door and looked at the tickets she had printed ruefully. She sighed and walked to her closet to get out her costume. 'I guess my attempt to get the date with Beast Boy will have to wait.'
The epic fight was on. Beast Boy was shocked at how good Jinx was at Gamestation. Sure, he was still beating her, but she got closer and closer to winning each time. Jinx on the other hand was getting really frustrated that she wasn't able to beat her elf eared opponent. She had been the video game queen at Titans East and even Speedy's amazing hand/eye coordination wasn't enough to handle her mad skillz. And here, Beast Boy was handling her without an apparent issue. Jinx cursed as Beast Boy beat her for the fifth time in a row. 'Man, with him beating me this easy, he'll probably get bored with me soon. And then he'll leave and find someone else to hang out with. I can't let that happen. I hate to do this, but desperate time's calls for desperate measures.' The two started another game. Beast boy was pulling out to a comfortable lead which was a surprise to him. 'Maybe those first few games were a fluke.' Then he felt something pinch him on the butt. Hard. "Eep!" Beast Boy jumped up forgetting momentarily that he was playing the game.
"There something wrong?" Jinx asked, never taking her eyes off of the game.
"Something just pinched me on my poor booty," Beast Boy said, rubbing his bottom.
"Is your "booty" hurting because it got pinched or because I'm currently whooping it?"
"Huh." Beast Boy looked back at the screen, noticing that not only had Jinx taken the lead, but also that his car had crashed off the platform. He tried hard to get back in the game, yet try as he might, her lead was too great. "No fair, you cheated."
"Don't hate the player, hate the game," Jinx said with a smirk. "You want another butt whoopin' or are you done for the day?"
"Bring it sistah!" Beast Boy started the next game, but the same thing happened. He was growing a lead then, pinch! Beast Boy crashed yet again, letting Jinx take the lead. He looked over and saw her snicker. 'Oh so that's how you want to play it.' Beast Boy morphed a lemur tail and began to tickle Jinx's sides, causing her to crash. The game screen grayed, saying game over, as Jinx began to glare at the changeling.
"No fair! You cheated!"
"You cheated first!"
"So! I'm cute. I'm allowed to cheat." Beast Boy stared at her incredulously. "And it still doesn't give you the right to tickle me."
Beast Boy smirked. "That wasn't tickling you. This is tickling you." Beast Boy bean to tickle both her sides.
"Stop! Hahaha! I'm too ticklish!" Unfortunately her pleas fell on deaf ears. Jinx fell to the ground, laughing and Beast Boy fell with her, continuing his assault. He then stopped tickling her and noticed their positions. 'Okay. I'm currently straddling a cute girl who is just wearing a no sleeve panda t-shirt and short shorts. What I need to do now is to slowly get off her before she notices and curses me.' Unfortunately for Beast Boy, Jinx had her own plans. She flipped them both over and began a tickle attack of her own.
"Ha! Revenge will be mine!"
"Hahaha! Hey! Hahaha! Quit it!"
Jinx stopped her tickle attack and then she noticed their position. She just smirked and leaned towards him. Beast Boy began to sweat nervously but didn't make any attempt to move. Jinx moved her lips closer and closer and then she…smelled him. "Gross, did you take a shower today?"
"Well, I usually take one after breakfast, but someone distracted me." Beast Boy took a whiff as well. "And you don't smell too ripe yourself, hot stuff."
Jinx blushed and says, "Fine. Meet me at the Titan pool in half an hour. Make sure you have your swimsuit on." Jinx got up in a huff, leaving Beast Boy where he was.
