Falcon's Starlight Romance
By Sonic Angel

Disclaimer: Don't own Teen Titans. Need I say more?

"Hi, It's me, Rick. Last time I joined the team, and I was reunited with my sister, who proceeded to slap me silly."

"I only slapped you 11 times."

"Whatever. Let's see what today, or tonight, because tonight is when this whole 'Starlight Romance' began."


Later that night, I woke up, in my Falcon PJ's, and the rest of the Titans were there.

Robin asked, "Couldn't sleep?"

I replied, "Yeah, couldn't sleep."

Starfire sighed, "You know, you don't have to be alone anymore."

Robin quipped, "Yeah. You have us, and don't worry."

I said, "Thank you, Starfire, thank you, all of you. I'm going back to sleep. Or, I'll try to, at least."

Robin asked, "Raven, Starfire, please accompany him to his room."

They did as Robin asked them to, and both Raven and Starfire both looked at me sleeping soundly, looking innocently.

Raven said, "You know, he looks kind of cute when he sleeps."

Starfire replied, "I most agree with you, Raven."

Raven sighed, "You know, Kory… He may act mysterious sometimes, but in reality… he's truly kind and honest. Even though he may act like I do on the outside… His kindness and honesty shine through, out of his mysteriousness. Those two virtues of his shine brighter than any star."

Starfire asked, "What are you saying, Raven?"

Raven did the one thing that she rarely did. She actually smiled. She said, "You love him. And I believe that he loves you."

Starfire asked, "So… I… can have him?"

Raven nodded. "You two also have the same abilities… but are different as night and day. He has a saying, and that's 'Opposites Attract.'"

It was time I decided; I need to put my opinions into this.

I telepathically sighed, You know, I can hear you two speaking. >

Raven telepathically asked, Shouldn't you be asleep? >

I telepathically shrugged; This is my subconscious talking, sister. >

Raven telepathically sighed; You've heard everything Kory and me have been talking? >

I telepathically replied, No duh! >

Starfire asked, "Why didn't you tell me you were an empath, like your sister?"

I telepathically sighed; I… didn't want you or the rest of the Titans to get… Freaked out. It's time you two knew the truth. I'm not fully human. >

Starfire smiled, "We wouldn't get 'freaked out', as you Earthlings say."

Raven gasped telepathically; You have demon blood too? >

I telepathically replied, The same demon blood as you. Sorry I didn't tell you this. >

Starfire smiled, "So you two really are siblings."

I telepathically quipped, Yup! And we're full blood siblings, not adopted. >

Raven telepathically asked, How did you know Starfire? >

I telepathically said, You remember the fair, right? >

Suddenly, my room was no more. We were at the fair.

FLASHBACK

I was hanging out on the fair, the same fair that the Titans. I decided to have fun, after a whole week of saving the world, kicking evil butt, and meeting up with the Justice League, I would do the normal things that a teenage superhero would not normally do, and do things that a mild mannered, rich teenage C.S.O would do. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is to have fun.

That's when I heard a cry for help. I thought to myself, 'It's time to prove that Rick Falcon can be a hero too.' So, as the Chief Technology Tester for Falcon Enterprises, I decided to test out the Falcon JetPack Shoes.

I activated them and saw an intergalactic police officer. And for the first time, I saw a female alien. I thought, 'Now's my chance to keep my word. I wish you were here, sis. I'm gonna fall in love with a female alien!' As the officer flew, I recognized the alien. She was Starfire, of the Teen Titans.

I yelled as loud as I could, "HALT!"

The police officer said, "What for, Earthling?"

I replied, "Well, Officer, whoever you're after," I pointed to Starfire, "She's not the one you want. In fact, she happens to be Starfire of the Teen Titans."

The police officer said, "Teen Titans? Oh, sorry, ma'am. And who might you be?"

I replied, "I'm Rick Falcon. Chief Technology Tester for Falcon Enterprises. My company also happens to be the other chief technology supplier to the Justice League."

The officer gasped, "The… Justice League?"

I nodded. "Yep. The Justice League."

The officer moved out, and I saw the other Titans.

I sighed, "Great. Just great. Last week I met up with the JL, and now it's the TT. My life is so not normal anymore."

I deactivated them, and humiliating enough, I happened to land on… A giant green panda? I laughed, "Looks like these Jetpack Shoes need a lot of work."

The giant green panda turned out to be Beast Boy, another of the Titans.

Robin faced me and smiled, "Hey, thanks for saving Starfire."

I smiled, "Yeah, sure, no prob."

Cyborg began to scan my face and look up the Internet.

He said, "HEY! The C.S.O of Falcon Enterprises just saved your life, Starfire!"

She looked confused, "C.S.O. I do not understand…"

I said, "You have a lot to learn about planet Earth, Starfire. It means Chief Science Officer. I'm the Chief Science Officer of Falcon Enterprises, but you can call me Rick Falcon. That's my real name."

Raven, another of the Titans asked, "Are you hurt?"

I replied, "No. I'm not. But thanks for asking."

Robin said, "Hey, thanks again, Rick."

I replied, "No big. If you guys need anything from Falcon Enterprises, don't make it too much of a trouble to call me!"

They all said, more or less, "Will do!"

FALSHBACK ENDS

I telepathically sighed; Does that bring memories? >

Starfire smiled, "Sure does!"

Raven telepathically said, Now it does. >

I sighed, You thought it was pointless? Shame on you, sister! >

I closed my eyes, drifting away to sleep. Raven left, but Starfire stayed behind.

I telepathically said, You do not have to do this, Kory… >

She replied, "In my home world, you have to owe someone their life for saving you."

I telepathically laughed, Here too, though it doesn't always happen… >

Starfire said, "I know." And then, she kissed me. On the forehead.

I telepathically shouted, Yowza! >

I woke up, earlier than all the Titans did. I thought, 'Time for the cook master!'

I used my own magic to clean the Titan Tower, and got some food, and I thought, 'Hmm. What can I cook for the Titans? I know!' I decided to make my 'famous' Supernova Omelet. For cooking, I reverted back to Rick Falcon.

For the fire, I used my own solar energy to fire up the skillet, and I cracked the eggs, put them in the skillet, and I began to scramble them. After that, I plated the Supernova Omelet, and added salt, pepper, a hint of cinnamon, and a whole lot of love. I set the table, and turned on the fan, which caused the small of the food to go to the noses of the other Titans, well, except for Raven.

Robin asked, "Is that food I smell?"

Cyborg yelled, "THIS AIN'T MOM'S COOKING!"

Starfire asked, "Where is this wonderful smell coming from?"

Beast Boy muttered, "Mmm… Food…."

I quipped to myself, 'Hmm. Raven's not waking up. Time for plan B."

I activated the stereo, and put my autographed Shaman CD. You know, Shaman, Carlos Santana featuring Michelle Branch, 'The Game of Love.' I turned up the volume to an audible and acceptable level, and played that song. I sighed, "If this does not wake Raven, nothing will."

Raven sighed, "Okay, who's playing… Falcon."

I reverted back to Falcon, and I opened the doors leading to the Tower Balcony. It was totally sunny, blue skies, no clouds. I yelled, "TIME TO FLY!"

The rest of the Titans went to the dining room and saw the omelet.

Raven said, "Falcon. He's playing 'Game of Love'…"

Cyborg said, "If you say that's pointless, you don't know what you're missin'!"

Robin quipped, "He has some taste. This is really a cool song."

Starfire sighed, "He really does care."

I flew, letting my cells absorb the solar energy, doing my usual flying training.

Raven asked, "Where's Falcon?"

Starfire sighed, "I'll go find him."

Then, a voice called out; "I'm right here."

I dove in to the Tower, and I yelled, "I am energized and I am good to GO!"

Raven sighed, "Please, in the near future, don't play any pointless songs."

I smiled, "Ooh, someone's grumpy. Looks like someone needs a boyfriend!"

Raven stammered, "No… I don't! I'm fine, brother!"

I grinned evilly, which became my signature 'Evil Matchmaking Grin' "Now, who wants to be Raven's boyfriend?"

Robin quipped, "Can we talk about this, later?"

I quipped, "Yeah, sure! LET'S EAT!"

Sonic Angel: Now… What could Rick be thinking? And WHOM does he have in mind? Next time… 'Birds of a feather… Flock Together!'