Heyo! As I'm writing this introduction, I'm just letting you know that I am very moody and I hate it because I'm not myself.

But, alas, hopefully I'll be feeling better by the time I get to the bottom. Writing normally helps me escape.

Thanks so much for the reviews, keep them coming :) I know, some of you-or all of you-are getting antsy and angsty about Bee, Jinx, and Kole, and the Titans reuniting with their Titanesses. Don't worry.

I won't keep you guys waiting for long.


"Hehehehehehe," Control Freak snickered as he stuffed his bag full of cash and videos. The store alarm was blaring.

The front doors burst open, encased in dark energy before exploding, and four female heroes barged in. One was leading them, starbolts lit. Next to her was a dark girl with white eyes and black hands. On the other side was an Asian girl in green, shuriken in each hand, a black covering wrapped around the bottom half of her face. And in a crouched position, with a smirk on her face, was a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, and wore a brown and yellow leotard with matching ankle boots and fingerless gloves.

"Not so fast, Control Freak!" Starfire exclaimed.

Control Freak turned around, and the girls gasped. They hadn't noticed his new appearance until now. He was slimmer-a lot slimmer-and taller. He wore his usual getup, but with the sleeves ripped off and color schemes a lot darker. It wasn't surprising that he was wearing 'manliner'-that was also normal-but his long hair was in a loose ponytail.

"Well, well, well..." Control Freak smirked, popping his knuckles-which were covered in rings-and neck. Raven spotted a Slade insignia on the inside of Freak's collar, nudging Starfire, who nodded. "If it isn't my favorite Titanesses!"

"Looks like someone finally joined a gym!" Terra stood up straight, clapping her hands, and he gave her a look.

"What do we do?" Raven whispered, low enough for Freak to miss, but also for her teammates to catch. "He obviously joined Team Slade. I can sense him anticipating our every move. We need a plan of attack."

"I have a plan," said Cheshire. "Attack."

"Think you all can beat me?" Control Freak scoffed, fishing for his remote.

"Ah, not us!" Starfire said. "Chesh, now!"

And before Control Freak could react, Cheshire threw one shuriken, then another. He was knocked back against the wall, blades tearing through the shoulders of his jacket and sticking to the wall.

Cheshire straightened out of her stance, smiling behind her mask.

"What the-? How'd you-?" he stammered stupidly.

"You've lost the battle before it even started," Raven deadpanned, hand on her hip, arm on a random shelf. "Can we go home now?"

"Momentarily," Starfire assured. "I shall do the checking out." She flew over to where Control Freak was.

"That was a short-ass fight," Terra said.

"Eh, it's a perk," said Cheshire.

Control Freak started to smile. "Hey there, cutie."

"Please do not," Starfire said snarkly, eyes narrowing. She attempted to look the intimidating like her sister, and found herself succeeding. "How long have you been working for Slade?"

"Wouldn't you wanna know, babe? Come a lil' closer and I'll tell ya."

Starfire growled, eyes lighting up, punching her hands through the wall, arms on either side of his face; she leaned in until they were nose to nose. "Now do the sharing."

Control Freak squeaked. "I-I barely know Boss Man!"

"THAT IS A LIE."

"I-I swear!"

Raven appeared out of nowhere, coming up from the ground, and the black orb disappeared. "He's lying."

"I am not!"

"Then why are you here when Slade and his trusted followers are in New York?"

"I...I h-have no idea what you're talking about..."

"Your heartbeat tells you otherwise."

Control Freak's eyes narrowed. "Look, demonic bitch," he spat, "what I do is none of your business! And you can't convince me otherwise!"

Starfire rose a fist, "HOW DARE YOU-?!"

"-No, it's okay, Star," Raven touched her arm, appearing to be very calm on the exterior. "I got it."

"Are you-?"

"-Yes. Now if you would be so kind and escort our friends and the stray employees out of here? I'd like a little word with him alone if that's alright."

Starfire got the message, smiling innocently. "Of course, friend. We shall depart immediately."

Raven smiled a little in return, and as Starfire and the others left, she stepped in front of Control Freak. Her smile faltered.

"What you gon' do?" Control Freak demanded.

Raven's eyes turned red.

All four of them.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

Starfire's head flew up as Raven casually came out of the store, dragging an unconscious Control Freak by the collar.

"Okay, let's go home," Raven said.

"What are we to do with him?" Starfire asked curiously.

"You tell me."

Starfire tapped her chin. "Mm...I suppose we could take him in for questioning and find a way to arouse answers. And whatever information we obtain, I can submit them to Robin in hopes that will help their investigation!"

"Exactly what I was thinking. Here." Raven handed Starfire-

"His remote?" Starfire examined it.

"Yes."

"Mm. I believe we shall separate a bumgorf from his distractions, yes?"

"Agreed."


Starfire chewed on her lip as she paced back and forth outside the Interrogation Room; the Freak of Controls was to wake any moment now. She had been mentally preparing herself for this. It was going to be the first time for her.

She stops her pacing as an amused thought occured to her.

Robin often paced.

She smiled at the thought of him, then snapped out of it just as quickly. She had to focus! Or otherwise the villain won't take her seriously!

After peeking through the one-way window, seeing the still unconscious felon, she whimpered and took out her cell phone.

Her heart skipped beats as she heard the dial tone.

"I was wondering when I'd hear from you again, sister," said another female voice from the other line. "What, calling to see if I hadn't been a bad girl lately?"

"Hello, sister!" Starfire said back while playing with a strand of her hair. "You are still going to your sessions of therapy, yes?"

Blackfire sighed heavily. "Yes, Mom. But you know you can't fool me. You wanna ask me something so spit it out."

Starfire looked around herself. "Very well, you have caught me with the red hands. I have...a villain in the Room of Interrogations, but I am not quite sure how to proceed. I believe he thinks of me as the easy and one who does not take anything seriously. Kom...I require your assistance."

There was a pause. "Alright. Do you want me to just tell you what to do or come over there and talk to you in person?"

"I am...unsure. Are you able to be trusted?"

"Just know that I have no intentions of killing you or your friends. Good enough for you?"

"Fair enough, indeed! See you soon!"

"Later."

Starfire hung up, then poked her fingers together. "Oh I hope this was a wise decision..."


Starfire opened the door, bracing herself. There, standing there in the flesh, was her older sister, Komand'r-or in English, Blackfire-wearing all black and leather. Lingering several feet behind her was Red X, who wore sunglasses to hide his eyes; Adonis, who was now past the awkward teen phase and the Puberty Gods have finally done him justice; Mammoth, who was still huge and intimidating; and a girl she did not recognize. Snow white hair, startling blue eyes, extremely long eyelashes, pale skin. All so familiar with a darkness that Starfire couldn't quite figure out.

Starfire refrained herself from showing over-affection, squaring her shoulders. "Kom."

Blackfire scoffed, managing to make a sneer and grimace attractive, "Kori."

"Would your...teammates like to-?"

"Nope. It's just me and you here. Lead the way."

Starfire nodded meekly, doing what she was told. Not wanting to run into anyone in particular, especially Raven, they took the elevator.

Ding!

The door opened, and Starfire suddenly jumped at who was waiting for her, arms crossed and eyes narrowed.

"Oh! Hello, friend!" Starfire said, nervously pressing her forefingers together. "I thought you would be doing the training with Terra!"

Raven didn't smile back. "I was." She eyed Blackfire with suspicious eyes. "Then I sensed something was...off, so I went to go check it out. Didn't know we had company."

"Great to see you too," Blackfire said back with a dark giggle.

"Starfire, why is she here?" Raven also added before Starfire could explain, "and why is her team standing outside?"

"I, um, required her assistance for the interrogation," Starfire said, now playing and tugging with a strand of her hair.

"And you didn't just ask me or Cheshire? Or even Terra? You know we're pretty good with that stuff, Star."

"Yes, I am aware. I know, I did not think this through thoroughly. However, our captive knows about us, not about my sister. I intend to give this a try and see how this goes."

"And you trust her?"

"Of course. She is my sister."

The two best friends stared each other down while Blackfire watched in amusement.

"Fine. Do what you must," Raven said finally. "But just know that if she tries to pull anything over," she glared at Blackfire with demon eyes.

"I know, I know, I know. You'll use your demon magic stuff on me," Blackfire interjected impatiently. "I know who I'm up against, which is why I'm alone. Now can we just get to it already? I have plans after this."

"Follow me, Kom," Starfire said, walking passed the empath.

"Right behind you, Kor," Blackfire said back as she followed, being sure to send a smug smirk in Raven's direction.

Raven growled, then phased through the floor.


"He used to be fat?" Blackfire asked, studying the villain.

Starfire sighed. "Indeed."

"Well damn!"

Starfire blinked.

"Okay, okay. The main point is to focus. Do all the things that you wouldn't do. Frown, stay stiff, don't be afraid to cause pain. Get in his face."

Starfire bit her lip. "I am not sure..."

"Here, just think: what does...Robin do?"

"What does...?"

"Like, what is the look on his face?"

"Well...um...I think he does something like this." Starfire's face fell, eyebrows scrunched down, teeth gritted behind her closed and pursed mouth. Her jaw became taut, angling her chin straighter.

"Good, now combine that with what I do."

Starfire squinted her doe eyes, making her look more mysterious and sneaky.

"Perfect. Now go in there and show 'em who's boss."

"What if I require your assistance?"

"You'll know. Just relax, and flatten your voice. Try also to talk as normally as you can."

"Alright..."

Squaring her shoulders, Starfire opened the door, and walked into the poorly lit room where there was only one light, beaming down on Control Freak's head. Control Freak opened his eyes, struggling against his bindings.

"Ready to talk now?"

He squinted his eyes through the shadows until a redheaded alieness stepped out of the darkness, looking completely different than she had before. And it was starting to scare him.

"U-Um..." he stammered as she came closer. "I, uh, well, um..."

She planted her hands on the table, leaning forward. "Now...I'm gonna ask you this again, and you better answer." Personal space was invaded. "What. Do. You. Know."

Control Freak gulped.


SLAM.

Blackfire giggled as she watched from the other side of the window.

"OKAY! OKAY!" Control Freak grunted as Starfire grabbed him once more by the collar, slamming him against the wall for the tenth time, then letting him fall to the ground, her eyes lit. "I'LL TALK! I'LL TALK!"

Starfire smoothed out her hair, licking her dry lips, not smiling. "Good boy." She grabbed him once more, shoving him up high against the wall this time.

"I was getting what I was getting because I was on my way to New York City," Control Freak said hesitantly. "And...and..."

Starfire exerted all her Tamaranean strength.

"And I was gonna have my own room and everything when I got to Slade's secret headquarters!" He continued quickly, now talking fast. "I was gonna be another guard for the prisoners! Slade also has an air fleet with his insignia on it so that's probably where he was gonna take them for their final location but he's still remaining in that area! There's an uncharted island near the city but I-"

"How many miles?"

"I don't-"

"How many miles?!" she snarled.

"I don't know, lady, really far! He hasn't given us details yet!"

Starfire nodded curtly. "Okay..." she loosened her grip and sighed. Control Freak sighed in relief as he was back on his feet.

But then that was when she grabbed him by the hair and banged his head against the wall, causing the villain to fall at an unconscious heap at her feet. She wiped her mouth with her finger slyly as she sauntered out of the room. Blackfire looked pleasantly surprised.

"Don't let the door hit you on the way out," Starfire deadpanned as she passed Blackfire without looking at her as she continued down the corridor.

Blackfire grinned. "That's my girl."

Ding!

The elevator doors opened, and Starfire walked down to her room. Raven appeared before she could get to her door.

"Don't have time for the talking," Starfire said, circling around her friend. "I must make with the haste." She typed in the code, her door sliding open, and she stepped in so it could close behind her; if she turned her head, she would've seen the empath's bewildered look.

Starfire sat at her desk, opening her laptop. As soon as she was on the video chat page, she suddenly sighed, burying her face in her hands. She threw her head back, running her hands through her tossled looks before sending a request.

She patiently waited.

And then her laptop screen went from blue to another person sitting on the other side of the video transmission. Her cold exterior immediately melted away.

"Dick!" she beamed.

Robin flashed her a lopsided grin. "Hey, Kori. What's going on?"

"I have some information for you," Starfire said, leaning forward. "Something that might be of help on your mission."

Robin leaned in too, all business now. "Go on..."


I liked how this chapter turned out :) Starfire goes from badass to her old bubbly self when she calls Robin :))

Little birds have been asking for more BBRae. Don't worry, 'cause you'll get it! ;D We just keep getting closer and closer, aren't we?(;