Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans; if I did I would have been fired by
now. I do own Fayrii Lijaro (I created him).
Warning: If you do not understand any part of this, it's because it's a
sequel. Read 'A Simple Boy' first.
Chapter I-A Bird's Plight
Robin sat at the couch in the Titan's Tower, thinking to himself. It had been four months since Fayrii left. He was wondering what had happened to him, and if he would return. Thinking of Fayrii made Robin begin to think of Starfire.
She was at the pizza parlor, with Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg. Why hadn't he gone with them? He loved her, there's no reason he shouldn't have. A beeping in front of him reminded him why he hadn't gone. His communicator was broken. Sighing, Robin picked up his screwdriver and continued to fix it.
Someone was coming in. Very slowly. Robin stood up and went downstairs to see who it was. It was Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven.
"Hey, Titans. Where's Starfire?" Robin asked.
"Umm, Robin, while we were at the parlor, some robbers showed up and..." Beast Boy began, not at all sounding happy.
"...they had a gun, and..." Cyborg continued.
"...there was nothing we could do," Raven finished in a more depressing mood than normal.
Robin stood for a while, not understanding. Then it hit him like a rock. He slowly backed away, shaking his head just as slow. Then he turned around and ran.
"Do you think we should have waited to tell him?" Cyborg wondered.
"No, it would have just hurt him more," Raven answered.
Robin ran through the tower, tears flowing freely for the first he could remember. Starfire is not dead, he told himself. She is not dead, and she never will be. Robin stopped. He was on the rooftop. Starfire used to come here. Not used to, he thought. Not used to, it's always. More grief flooded the Boy Wonder, and he ran back down, into his room. Robin locked the door and shut off all the lights except one, and pulled out an old book. He opened it up, and looked through its pictures of Starfire and him.
"How long is it gonna take for him to get over it?" Cyborg asked Beast Boy later that day. Robin still hadn't come out of his room, Raven was in a corner trying to forget it, and Beast Boy and Cyborg were sitting on the couch, feeling too upset to play.
"I don't know, I've never seen him this gloomy before," Beast Boy glumly replied. "Raven, are you alright?"
Raven was sniffling in the corner. "I'm...fine," she got out.
"You sure? You don't sound good," Beast Boy said, walking over to Raven.
"I'm...fine!" Raven shouted, scaring Beast Boy. Raven got up and ran off, crying. As she went, objects around her melted.
"Dude, I didn't expect her to...break down like that," Beast Boy's words faded as his head fell. He felt like it was his fault.
"Hey, don't worry. No one could have expected that," Cyborg said, putting his hand on Beast Boy's shoulder.
"Yeah, you're right. I'm gonna go cheer her up," Beast Boy said, walking off. Beast Boy made his way to Raven's room. Hesitating first, Beast Boy knocked on the door.
"Come in." Beast Boy opened the door and stuck his head in. "Are you alright?" Beast Boy asked.
"Yes, I think so. I just lost control of my emotions," Raven answered, sitting on the bed.
"Hey, don't worry, it's happens to the best of us," Beast Boy answered, coming in and sitting next to her. "Like Robin."
"I feel bad for him."
"Me too. Wonder if there's anything we can do for him."
"Probably not. This is something he needs to work out on his own."
"What about you?"
"There's something."
"I'm on it." Beast Boy gave Raven a kiss.
Four days later, Raven was meditating next to the window.
"Azurath metrion Zinthus. Azurath metrion zinthus. Azurath metrion zinthus," Raven was repeating over and over. Beast Boy walked in the living room.
"Has he come out?" Raven asked, not opening her eyes.
"Nah. He hasn't eaten and could be starving in there. He won't answer, and he won't unlock to door," Beast Boy answered. "Where's Cyborg?"
"Right here," Cyborg said from behind him. He hadn't been taking care of himself. His metal was dusty and a bit rusty. He was tired, and had barely plugged in to recharge. Basically, Cyborg was a wreck.
"Dude, you look horrible," Beast Boy blurted. Cyborg nodded.
"I know, I've been too worried about Robin to recharge," Cyborg replied.
Suddenly, Raven fell from where she was floating with a moan. Her hand went up to her head.
"Raven! What happened?!" Beast Boy asked as he ran over and helped her up.
"I sense a very powerful force coming," Raven answered, standing up and looking out the window. Beast Boy and Cyborg joined her.
A hole ripped open in the sky, and a galleon flew out. Beast Boy's eyes widened. "I know who that is!" he shouted, and Beast Boy ran outside followed by Cyborg and Raven.
Outside, a figure jumped off the landing galleon. It was a twelve- year old boy. He had short, red hair going back, blues eyes, six-inch bone claws coming out of his fingers' knuckles, and a five-foot tail. He was wearing black long-sleeved shirt and pants, a black cloak, and brown boots. His name was Fayrii Lijaro.
"Fayrii! Dude! You're back!" Beast Boy shouted, running toward him. Fayrii smiled and gave Beast Boy a high-five.
"How are you, Beast Boy?" Fayrii said back.
"Fayrii! What's up?" Cyborg yelled.
"Hello, Cyborg! Why is everyone yelling?" Fayrii asked.
"Hello, Fayrii. It was...different without you," Raven said, landing next them.
"Good day, Raven," Fayrii answered. Suddenly, Fayrii closed his eyes and held his breath. He stood like that for five seconds, then slowly opened one eye.
"Hey, why aren't I being squeezed to death? Where is Starfire, anyway?" Fayrii asked, opening both eyes and looking around. The once happy Titans quickly lost their smiles and returned to the glum state they had been in before he came.
"Fayrii, we need to talk," Raven said, heading back to the tower. Beast Boy and Cyborg motioned, and Fayrii followed. Two of the creatures onboard, Ludiquil Faeries (I'm not going to describe them again, you'll have to read 'A Simple Boy)', jumped off the galleon and began to follow.
"Umm, is it okay if they follow? My mother's gotten a bit paranoid since last time I got lost," Fayrii explained.
"Sure thing," Cyborg said, and they went in the tower.
Once inside the tower, Cyborg related the incident concerning Starfire's death. Raven began crying again, and buried her face in Beast Boy's shoulder. Fayrii's face first grew grave, then sad, then angry. The Ludiquil stood silently, hearing all but able to withstand any sort of emotion. A light bulb broke, and Raven tried to stop crying.
Fayrii sat still for a moment, and then suddenly stood up, asking, "When did Starfire die?"
It caught them by surprise. "Umm, four days ago," Raven answered.
"Is her body preserved?"
"Well, duh," Beast Boy said.
Fayrii gave a sigh of relief. "Then it's not over yet," he said. The three Titans stood up.
"What do you mean it's not over?" Cyborg asked.
"The Altar of Kaniqua," Fayrii said.
Raven made a face that said 'what the heck are you talking about.' "That is a myth," Raven mumbled.
"Only in this dimension. I know where it lies," Fayrii said.
"Heeello! Cyborg and I have no idea what you're talking about!" Beast Boy hollered.
"The Altar of Kaniqua is said to be able to revive people," Raven taught.
"And you know where it is?" Cyborg asked Fayrii. Fayrii nodded.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Beast Boy shouted.
"Alright, you three get on the ship, I'm gonna go get Robin," Fayrii said.
"Good luck," Beast Boy said.
"Thanks. Sergeants! Help them on the boat!" Fayrii ordered. The two Ludiquil Faeries went with the three Titans. Fayrii went upstairs to Robin's room. He knocked on the door.
"Robin! It's Fayrii! I need to talk to you!" Fayrii shouted.
No answer.
"Robin! Open the door or I will!"
Still no answer.
"Fine, you asked for it!" Fayrii put his hand to the door and summoned black energy. Boom! The door blew into pieces. Fayrii waited for smoke to clear, and then walked in.
Robin's room was a mess. Things were strewn all over. Robin himself was horrible. He was gaunt, tired, and in bad condition. In his hands was the old book. Fayrii brought himself up to full height (which is still shorter that Robin), then sighed and slouched before sitting next to Robin and putting his arm around him.
"Robin, look. I know you're taking this hard," Fayrii began, "But you can't go on like this. It's at times like these we have to stand up high and be glad. Besides, Starfire wouldn't want you to do this, would she?" Robin sat still for a moment, and then raised his head.
"No. You're right. She wouldn't," Robin answered. Fayrii smiled.
"Good. Now let's get on my ship. Starfire will want to see when she comes back," Fayrii said, standing up.
"What are you talking about," Robin muttered.
"Didn't I tell you? We're going to the Altar of Kaniqua. Starfire's going to be revived."
Robin froze. Starfire's...going to come back? For the first time since he found out, Robin felt hope. He wanted her back at any price. Starfire's going to come back. He would see her again. Joy bundled up in Robin. He stood up, and to Fayrii he looked...different. He looked more proud, strong, and upright.
"Let's go," Robin said. Fayrii nodded with a smile.
"First, help me find her body," Fayrii said. The two looked around the Tower. They found Starfire's body still preserved. Robin seemed to go weak when he saw her. Fayrii picked her up and laid her in one of his psychic barriers. They left the Tower and locked it. Then Robin and Fayrii went on board. The Ludiquil gave a sigh of relief when Fayrii was back on board. Fayrii ordered Starfire to be taken and preserved down below. Robin walked over to Raven, Cyborg, and Beast Boy.
"Dude, you look horrible!" Beast Boy blurted out again, speaking what they thought. Raven bonked him over the head.
"Be nice, Beast Boy," Raven scolded.
"Yes, Raven," Beast Boy mumbled. Robin smirked at Beast Boy listening to Raven. Raven really meant the best, though.
"You four ever dimension travel?" Fayrii asked. They all shook their head.
"Then hold on, it's a bumpy ride," Fayrii warned. "Ludiquil! Set course for dimension 6.74! Cast sails and fly at full speed!" The Ludiquil immediately took action. The Teen Titans watched as the galleon began to fly and turn around. The ship was facing the hole.
"Hold on!" Fayrii said with a twinkle in his eye. The Teen Titans gripped the railing. The ship came within an inch of the hole and stopped. The Teen Titans somewhat loosened their grip.
The ship suddenly sucked forward at super speeds. The four teenagers now knew the feeling of having your face ripped out. Their feet ripped off the ground, and Robin felt like he was on a roller coaster, only ten times faster. Slowly, the ship slowed down, and it felt like they were at sea. Robin and the other Titans stood up to see Fayrii and the Ludiquil Faeries standing there, Fayrii enjoying himself. He turned around.
"Why don't we go below? It's easier to get 'sea legs.' Beside, I think Robin wants something to eat." Robin looked down at his gaunt form to realize he's starving. While they headed below, Robin's one thought was, I'm going to see Starfire again.
Chapter I-A Bird's Plight
Robin sat at the couch in the Titan's Tower, thinking to himself. It had been four months since Fayrii left. He was wondering what had happened to him, and if he would return. Thinking of Fayrii made Robin begin to think of Starfire.
She was at the pizza parlor, with Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg. Why hadn't he gone with them? He loved her, there's no reason he shouldn't have. A beeping in front of him reminded him why he hadn't gone. His communicator was broken. Sighing, Robin picked up his screwdriver and continued to fix it.
Someone was coming in. Very slowly. Robin stood up and went downstairs to see who it was. It was Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven.
"Hey, Titans. Where's Starfire?" Robin asked.
"Umm, Robin, while we were at the parlor, some robbers showed up and..." Beast Boy began, not at all sounding happy.
"...they had a gun, and..." Cyborg continued.
"...there was nothing we could do," Raven finished in a more depressing mood than normal.
Robin stood for a while, not understanding. Then it hit him like a rock. He slowly backed away, shaking his head just as slow. Then he turned around and ran.
"Do you think we should have waited to tell him?" Cyborg wondered.
"No, it would have just hurt him more," Raven answered.
Robin ran through the tower, tears flowing freely for the first he could remember. Starfire is not dead, he told himself. She is not dead, and she never will be. Robin stopped. He was on the rooftop. Starfire used to come here. Not used to, he thought. Not used to, it's always. More grief flooded the Boy Wonder, and he ran back down, into his room. Robin locked the door and shut off all the lights except one, and pulled out an old book. He opened it up, and looked through its pictures of Starfire and him.
"How long is it gonna take for him to get over it?" Cyborg asked Beast Boy later that day. Robin still hadn't come out of his room, Raven was in a corner trying to forget it, and Beast Boy and Cyborg were sitting on the couch, feeling too upset to play.
"I don't know, I've never seen him this gloomy before," Beast Boy glumly replied. "Raven, are you alright?"
Raven was sniffling in the corner. "I'm...fine," she got out.
"You sure? You don't sound good," Beast Boy said, walking over to Raven.
"I'm...fine!" Raven shouted, scaring Beast Boy. Raven got up and ran off, crying. As she went, objects around her melted.
"Dude, I didn't expect her to...break down like that," Beast Boy's words faded as his head fell. He felt like it was his fault.
"Hey, don't worry. No one could have expected that," Cyborg said, putting his hand on Beast Boy's shoulder.
"Yeah, you're right. I'm gonna go cheer her up," Beast Boy said, walking off. Beast Boy made his way to Raven's room. Hesitating first, Beast Boy knocked on the door.
"Come in." Beast Boy opened the door and stuck his head in. "Are you alright?" Beast Boy asked.
"Yes, I think so. I just lost control of my emotions," Raven answered, sitting on the bed.
"Hey, don't worry, it's happens to the best of us," Beast Boy answered, coming in and sitting next to her. "Like Robin."
"I feel bad for him."
"Me too. Wonder if there's anything we can do for him."
"Probably not. This is something he needs to work out on his own."
"What about you?"
"There's something."
"I'm on it." Beast Boy gave Raven a kiss.
Four days later, Raven was meditating next to the window.
"Azurath metrion Zinthus. Azurath metrion zinthus. Azurath metrion zinthus," Raven was repeating over and over. Beast Boy walked in the living room.
"Has he come out?" Raven asked, not opening her eyes.
"Nah. He hasn't eaten and could be starving in there. He won't answer, and he won't unlock to door," Beast Boy answered. "Where's Cyborg?"
"Right here," Cyborg said from behind him. He hadn't been taking care of himself. His metal was dusty and a bit rusty. He was tired, and had barely plugged in to recharge. Basically, Cyborg was a wreck.
"Dude, you look horrible," Beast Boy blurted. Cyborg nodded.
"I know, I've been too worried about Robin to recharge," Cyborg replied.
Suddenly, Raven fell from where she was floating with a moan. Her hand went up to her head.
"Raven! What happened?!" Beast Boy asked as he ran over and helped her up.
"I sense a very powerful force coming," Raven answered, standing up and looking out the window. Beast Boy and Cyborg joined her.
A hole ripped open in the sky, and a galleon flew out. Beast Boy's eyes widened. "I know who that is!" he shouted, and Beast Boy ran outside followed by Cyborg and Raven.
Outside, a figure jumped off the landing galleon. It was a twelve- year old boy. He had short, red hair going back, blues eyes, six-inch bone claws coming out of his fingers' knuckles, and a five-foot tail. He was wearing black long-sleeved shirt and pants, a black cloak, and brown boots. His name was Fayrii Lijaro.
"Fayrii! Dude! You're back!" Beast Boy shouted, running toward him. Fayrii smiled and gave Beast Boy a high-five.
"How are you, Beast Boy?" Fayrii said back.
"Fayrii! What's up?" Cyborg yelled.
"Hello, Cyborg! Why is everyone yelling?" Fayrii asked.
"Hello, Fayrii. It was...different without you," Raven said, landing next them.
"Good day, Raven," Fayrii answered. Suddenly, Fayrii closed his eyes and held his breath. He stood like that for five seconds, then slowly opened one eye.
"Hey, why aren't I being squeezed to death? Where is Starfire, anyway?" Fayrii asked, opening both eyes and looking around. The once happy Titans quickly lost their smiles and returned to the glum state they had been in before he came.
"Fayrii, we need to talk," Raven said, heading back to the tower. Beast Boy and Cyborg motioned, and Fayrii followed. Two of the creatures onboard, Ludiquil Faeries (I'm not going to describe them again, you'll have to read 'A Simple Boy)', jumped off the galleon and began to follow.
"Umm, is it okay if they follow? My mother's gotten a bit paranoid since last time I got lost," Fayrii explained.
"Sure thing," Cyborg said, and they went in the tower.
Once inside the tower, Cyborg related the incident concerning Starfire's death. Raven began crying again, and buried her face in Beast Boy's shoulder. Fayrii's face first grew grave, then sad, then angry. The Ludiquil stood silently, hearing all but able to withstand any sort of emotion. A light bulb broke, and Raven tried to stop crying.
Fayrii sat still for a moment, and then suddenly stood up, asking, "When did Starfire die?"
It caught them by surprise. "Umm, four days ago," Raven answered.
"Is her body preserved?"
"Well, duh," Beast Boy said.
Fayrii gave a sigh of relief. "Then it's not over yet," he said. The three Titans stood up.
"What do you mean it's not over?" Cyborg asked.
"The Altar of Kaniqua," Fayrii said.
Raven made a face that said 'what the heck are you talking about.' "That is a myth," Raven mumbled.
"Only in this dimension. I know where it lies," Fayrii said.
"Heeello! Cyborg and I have no idea what you're talking about!" Beast Boy hollered.
"The Altar of Kaniqua is said to be able to revive people," Raven taught.
"And you know where it is?" Cyborg asked Fayrii. Fayrii nodded.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Beast Boy shouted.
"Alright, you three get on the ship, I'm gonna go get Robin," Fayrii said.
"Good luck," Beast Boy said.
"Thanks. Sergeants! Help them on the boat!" Fayrii ordered. The two Ludiquil Faeries went with the three Titans. Fayrii went upstairs to Robin's room. He knocked on the door.
"Robin! It's Fayrii! I need to talk to you!" Fayrii shouted.
No answer.
"Robin! Open the door or I will!"
Still no answer.
"Fine, you asked for it!" Fayrii put his hand to the door and summoned black energy. Boom! The door blew into pieces. Fayrii waited for smoke to clear, and then walked in.
Robin's room was a mess. Things were strewn all over. Robin himself was horrible. He was gaunt, tired, and in bad condition. In his hands was the old book. Fayrii brought himself up to full height (which is still shorter that Robin), then sighed and slouched before sitting next to Robin and putting his arm around him.
"Robin, look. I know you're taking this hard," Fayrii began, "But you can't go on like this. It's at times like these we have to stand up high and be glad. Besides, Starfire wouldn't want you to do this, would she?" Robin sat still for a moment, and then raised his head.
"No. You're right. She wouldn't," Robin answered. Fayrii smiled.
"Good. Now let's get on my ship. Starfire will want to see when she comes back," Fayrii said, standing up.
"What are you talking about," Robin muttered.
"Didn't I tell you? We're going to the Altar of Kaniqua. Starfire's going to be revived."
Robin froze. Starfire's...going to come back? For the first time since he found out, Robin felt hope. He wanted her back at any price. Starfire's going to come back. He would see her again. Joy bundled up in Robin. He stood up, and to Fayrii he looked...different. He looked more proud, strong, and upright.
"Let's go," Robin said. Fayrii nodded with a smile.
"First, help me find her body," Fayrii said. The two looked around the Tower. They found Starfire's body still preserved. Robin seemed to go weak when he saw her. Fayrii picked her up and laid her in one of his psychic barriers. They left the Tower and locked it. Then Robin and Fayrii went on board. The Ludiquil gave a sigh of relief when Fayrii was back on board. Fayrii ordered Starfire to be taken and preserved down below. Robin walked over to Raven, Cyborg, and Beast Boy.
"Dude, you look horrible!" Beast Boy blurted out again, speaking what they thought. Raven bonked him over the head.
"Be nice, Beast Boy," Raven scolded.
"Yes, Raven," Beast Boy mumbled. Robin smirked at Beast Boy listening to Raven. Raven really meant the best, though.
"You four ever dimension travel?" Fayrii asked. They all shook their head.
"Then hold on, it's a bumpy ride," Fayrii warned. "Ludiquil! Set course for dimension 6.74! Cast sails and fly at full speed!" The Ludiquil immediately took action. The Teen Titans watched as the galleon began to fly and turn around. The ship was facing the hole.
"Hold on!" Fayrii said with a twinkle in his eye. The Teen Titans gripped the railing. The ship came within an inch of the hole and stopped. The Teen Titans somewhat loosened their grip.
The ship suddenly sucked forward at super speeds. The four teenagers now knew the feeling of having your face ripped out. Their feet ripped off the ground, and Robin felt like he was on a roller coaster, only ten times faster. Slowly, the ship slowed down, and it felt like they were at sea. Robin and the other Titans stood up to see Fayrii and the Ludiquil Faeries standing there, Fayrii enjoying himself. He turned around.
"Why don't we go below? It's easier to get 'sea legs.' Beside, I think Robin wants something to eat." Robin looked down at his gaunt form to realize he's starving. While they headed below, Robin's one thought was, I'm going to see Starfire again.