Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans, cause I'm not creative (AN: 'wait a minute.....')
Part I: Amazing what a Phone Call can do these Days.
Morning washed over the majestic Jump City in another regular fashion. As the sun began to engulf the Titan Tower, a lone figure appeared on the roof, in an Indian-style sitting position. Perfectly normal, except the young woman was floating.
Young Raven was found doing her early ritual of meditation, to prepare her for the traditional day of reading with occasional crime fighting and argument breaking- up. Our heroine was chanting an all too familiar mantra: "Azarath Metrion Zynthos," when her attuned senses picked up the following sound 'creak....slam.' She quickly broke her trance too peer down the tower entrance to find a small green dot heading toward the now bustling city. 'Unusual for Beast Boy to go out so early,' she thought, until something hit her; 'Hm? Oh yeah, it's that time of the year, his annual exam.' With her mental exercise complete, she turned around to the rooftop door to enter the kitchen area below.
As she entered the all too familiar area of her reading, she found her older, metallic companion Cyborg fixing two sets of breakfast.
"Even if you do have artificial parts, you should cut down on the calories, " Raven spoke, catching the attention of her friend.
"Well good morning to you too," he replied sarcastically. "Since your there, do me a favor and get some plates out for the others."
"Very well," Raven said, walking over the kitchen cabinets. And then yet another figure appeared.
"Morning and salutations my friends, how does the morning treat you today?" said the abundantly cheerful redhead.
"Morning Starfire, you're just in time, how 'ya like your eggs today?" Cyborg asked.
"Sunny-side up today please," she gleefully said. It was at this point she noticed someone missing, "Does anyone know where Robin is at this morning?"
"I caught a glimpse of him in the training room," confirmed Cyborg, "no doubt getting some morning exercise. Do you mind getting him for breakfast Star?"
"I shall fetch him immediately," and with that, Starfire loped towards the training room.
When got to the gym's doors, she was welcomed with complete silence. 'That's odd,' she thought, 'I've retrieved Robin for breakfast hundreds of times, but I've always heard some proof of his occupation' Cautiously, she opened the door and became a little red when she saw the Titan's leader, shirtless, on the floor in a meditating state.
"Robin," she began, but was interrupted with the sudden emergence of a dozen training dummies from the training room floor. What she saw next all happened in a flash. Within a moment's breath Robin had jumped from the floor, unsheathed his bo-staff from the back of his utility belt, and swiftly proceed around the room, punishing the attack dummies with a relentless assault of strikes and jabs. And then, as soon as he had begun, the stuffing of the dummies' corpses had surrounded Robin.
Robin then proceeded to push a button on his gauntlet, and said the following, "43 seconds, not bad for the morning."
It was at this point he noticed he had a guest, with a slight shade of red on her face. Robin smiled, sheathed his staff, and approached her.
"Oh hey Star, didn't notice you were there. I didn't hurt ya did I?"
Starfire, regaining her composure, started her response, "Oh no, not at all. I just came to tell you Cyborg has breakfast ready."
"Oh cool, thanks," he wiped the sweat from his forehead. Instinctively, Starfire went to the side of the room, grabbed a towel from one of the racks and came back to hand it Robin.
"Oh thanks, appreciate it," he said, giving another smile, "you know, you always take pretty good care of me."
"Oh," she said nervously, "I was only because, well, you take good care of me as well."
He put a hand on her shoulder, "Glad it's mutual then. Let's get some food now." And with that, he proceeded towards the kitchen. Starfire quickly followed suit.
"Morning all," Robin greeted his friends.
"Great, now all's that left is to wake BB up," said Cyborg.
"Don't bother," interjected Raven, "saw him running into town this morning, his annual exam." "Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Guess you forget the small things after a while," exclaimed Cyborg. "Well, enough about that, dig in all, cold breakfast is usually not a good thing."
As for Beast Boy, he was patiently waiting for his results in his doctor's office. 'Man, I've been coming here for ten years, and I think I'll never get used to it.' Just then his doctor interrupted his thoughts. "Garfield, please come in," he said. Beast Boy eyed him curiously, 'Why's he sounding so sad? This is not looking good.'
As they entered the office, Beast Boy's fears began to eat at him. He slowly was torturing himself as he was offered a seat. "Garfield," the doctor began.
"Doctor Rogu," he interrupted, "you've known me and my family for years now, just call me Gar."
"Well Gar, I've done my yearly blood test and," he hesitated, "and what I have to tell you will not be easy."
After a quick gulp, Beast Boy spoke, "Please Doc, just tell me."
"The blood sample has shown that the virus has infected more of your cells then predicted. The sample shown gives me the data to calculate that they have now infected 60% of your entire body structure. In short: you are now more beast than boy."
"What does this mean?"
"It means the virus is replicating too fast for me to help you control it anymore."
Beast Boy's face went as pale as his deep green face could, and he stared at the ground at his feet. "What's this mean for me?" The doctor took a seat himself, and then continued.
"Primary symptoms would include decreased vocabulary, diminished motor skills, more savage and primitive behavior, worse eating and sleeping habits. Eventually, the only human behavior left would be your rationalization and complex thinking skills." After what seemed like an eternity of silence, Beast Boy rose up and headed for the door.
"I see," he said, "thanks Doc. I'd better be heading home."
Instead of heading home though, Beast Boy settled for the beach on the opposite side of the Titan Tower shore. Taking in the breathtaking sight of his home and the city landscape behind it, he closed his eyes and sighed depressingly.
"Now I really am a monster," he said to himself.
"What are you doing on this side? "asked a voice behind him. And Beast Boy turned to see the dark sorceress Raven behind him.
"Just taking some time to enjoy the view," he replied.
She took a seat next to him, "Well, I'd get used to it, there hasn't been a crime attempt in a week now."
"It used to be I could come out here to look at least once a week. We've been pretty busy as of late. You think it's a sign?"
"Evil never sleeps."
Beast Boy laughed a bit, "I won't be for while either."
"What did you say?" Raven inquired.
"It's nothing," Beast Boy got up, "I'm hungry, better get some cooking done, seeing as Cy's probably done with the oven." He transformed into a dolphin and swam towards home.
'I can't tell them. Not until I myself can understand,' he thought.
&
Planet Tamaran
A vast golden field spread for miles around, as far as the eye can see. The faintly white sky gently showered the tall grasses and plants. Flowers of deep blues, reds, purples littered the rocky, dirt road. A trembling erupted from the ground, as several dozen Tamaranian men marched across the plains, dressed in some metallic armor, adorned with symbols, indicating status. Their arms adorned with various different gauntlets, some spiky, some smooth, some of constantly changing color. A coach of grand ambience and encrusted with local jewels was gradually following the troop.
A trooper, much like the others with the exception of a grand red cloak attached to his shoulder plates; approached the coach from the side.
"Prince, the area is clear, no visible threats," said the trooper.
"Of course it is," said the prince, "it always is Captain. This planet has had no need for a military for 200 years."
The prince was a handsome figure, as far as the Tamaranian race was concerned, his face was round, with a pointed jaw. His red eyes and stout nose shouted importance and confidence. The prince was well – endowed with glowing golden hair, and an impressive physique of an athlete. He turned his head to an older female, with pure white hair and no discerning pupil color.
"Why must we go to the Rayrodoc, mother? It's just for another useless report on the status of it."
"My son, one day you will understand, that the reason your father does this is because it's what has kept us a peace for 200 years," the queen calmly explained to the prince. "Why do you think you were able to take out that rebel army so easily five years ago?"
"Humph!" scoffed the prince, "Those fools and their faith in changing our way of life. Anybody could have taken them out. If my sisters were still around, even they could have taken those rebels out in a couple of days."
"Now son, you know your sisters wished to study abroad. We had no right to deny their wishes," said the queen.
"Well, anyway, we don't' have to worry about what could have happened. Anybody with a thought of breaking our laws have either been killed or banished."
Suddenly, a giant group of sounds hurled themselves toward the coach.
"Hmm? Gauntlet fire? There's nothing out there." The prince quickly poked his head outside. "Captain, what is going on?"
"Prince Storikroe (Stone Will), we are under attack!" cried the captain. Over the hill, a lone figure stood atop, holding a long and blood covered halberd. "Stay back monster!" as the captain's eyes started to glow, and his gauntlet emitted a volley of energy bolts. The black figure jumped real high, dodging the attack. The figure came down atop the captain, where the halberd became embedded in the captain, causing a coughing of blood, then silence. The still shadowed figure, turned to the queen and prince, and said only one thing,
"I'm afraid, Queen Jendiandor (Soul Fire), and Prince Storikroe, you will not be heading home alive."
Two hours later
"My king! My king!" cried the Royal Captain, as he hurried toward the royal chamber. He quickly opened the giant brass doors, and entered the giant room, towards the throne atop the stone steps.
"King Korisunjin (Star Forger), I have terrible news," he cried. The king was a man of great stature. His silver hair and pure white eyes turned around at the call of his name. His square jaw and soft facial features showed strength and mercy. King Korisunjin wore a grand purple cape, and a white and gold skirt, with a bronze chest plate on his left pectoral.
"This better be important Captain Omjudasin (Jewel Sword). I have a very important meeting with intergalactic diplomats. I hope, that," he was stopped as some other royal guards brought on two giant stretchers, the bodies of the queen and prince.
The king slowly walked toward their bodies, every step trying to deny what his eyes were seeing. His doubts however were silenced, when he saw the royal crest, a staff of gold with angel wings with the planet on the tip of the staff.
"My wife. My son." The king slowly held his head down, cradling Queen Jendiandor's head in his arms. After a brief, silent moment, the king stood up.
"Omjudasin," he said sternly.
Omjudasin quickly approached Korisunjin "Yes my lord?"
"I want to know who did this, and I want you to personally investigate."
"Of course sir."
"One more thing, my daughter."
"Yes sire?"
"I want her home, at once!"
Planet Earth: Titans Tower
Things were going their usual way back at the tower. Beast Boy and Cyborg were fighting over the latest video game the team had bought. Raven was reading a book of fantasy/horror. Robin had gone out to town to get supplies. Starfire was in her room, reading something the earthlings called "Shoujo Manga." She was surprised by the noise of her home communicator. Starfire picked it up, pressed the "Receive," button, and a large holographic image appeared in front of her.
"Princess Koriandor, it has been too long. I'm glad you have still kept your communicator after all these years."
"Omjudasin?" said Starfire, "Yes it has been a long time. Why have you called me?"
"Princess, your father has requested your return here. There have been grave incidents occurring as of late."
"What could be so bad that father needs me there?"
Omjudasin looked pained, then said, "These are matters you should hear from your father when you get here. Please forgive me Princess, I would not order you home from your studies if it was not important."
Starfire was shocked, to say the least. 'I must go home? But, what about my home here? How will I tell my friends? Oh, this is too much. I can't disobey father, and this must be important if he needs to tell me in person. I'm sure once this problem is dealt with I can return.'
"Very well, I will be there in five days, I only ask that I can say goodbye to my friends."
"Of course Princess, I will see you in five days," and with that, Omjudasin disconnected. Starfire then proceeded to the living room. She could see her friends doing their usual routine. Just then Robin came up the elevator. 'Good, now I can say it to them all,' she thought.
"Friends, I require your attention for a moment!" Starfire yelled, Robin next to her.
Raven, hearing her friend call, put her book down and approached. Beast Boy and Cyborg however, were still fighting. Raven decided to use her power to pull them over towards Star. "Hey! Hey!" screamed Beast Boy, "what's this all about? I was so killing Cybo-,"and was shut up Raven, who pointed at the Tamaranian.
"Ok, Starfire, what's going on?"
"Well, I," she began, hesitant to tell them out of fear of rejection.
"It's ok Star, you can tell us," said Robin.
With reassurance, Starfire continued, "I have been ordered by my father to return home. I'm afraid I must leave in the morning to make the four day journey."
A great hush fell over the group. Robin was the first to speak, "Is there no other option?"
"I'm afraid not," replied Star, "father would only ask me back if it was a dire situation." After another hushed moment.
Robin spoke again. "I see. Well, if that's the case, that doesn't mean we can't say goodbye with a bang."
"You mean?" asked Beast Boy.
"Yes he does," said Cyborg, "we're throwing a goodbye party!"
And with that the Titans started to say goodbye to their alien friend. Beast Boy did some entertainment and got a karaoke machine out, where everyone tried his or her best to sing horribly. Cyborg made a buffet of snacks and even made some dishes Star taught him. Raven did some demonstrations with her magic. Everyone was having a good time, mostly Starfire, grateful to have such wonderful friends. After a couple of hours, Robin tapped Starfire on the shoulder and motioned her to the elevator, where they ascended to the roof.
"Hey, where did Star and Robin go?" inquired Beast Boy.
"I saw them go on the elevator, probably to the roof," said Raven.
"What!? That's no fair! Why should he have her all to herself tonight?" he complained, receiving a smack on his head by Cyborg.
"Leave them be," said the oldest teen, "besides, you got to remember that Robin's the one who found Starfire and got her to join the team. He's been looking after her for five years now."
Up on the rooftop, Robin and Starfire stood by the balcony, gazing at the sleeping city. The moon shone above the two as the sounds of crickets and other wildlife surrounded them.
"Well," said Robin, "I guess we all knew it would happen sooner or later."
"Yes," Star said, "I've had the most wonderful time though, and I have you to thank Robin."
"Do you remember the first time we met?" he asked.
"How could I forget? It's the moment that shaped the last five years of my life."
Flashback
Starfire was wandering around the streets of Jump City, taking in her new surroundings. 'So this is Earth? It seems almost like my planet, except it seems more, advanced.'
"Hey babe, what brings you to this side of the street. The alleyways ain't exactly the type of place to be roaming," came a voice.
Starfire turned to see some Earth males, dressed in some blue leather- type clothing and bandanas on their heads.
"What do you mean?" she asked, and then quickly found she had wondered into some space in between the buildings. "Ooops," she spouted, "I guess I let my thought wander me here. I'm still very new to this planet."
"Oh really?" said the foremost human male, "Well, on this planet, it's a custom for a lady to give all her valuables to the first male she sees."
He then quickly pulled out a knife. "Make this as painless as possible and give me all your money," he said, as he licked his blade.
Starfire took a step back, and her eyes started to glow, but then a voice rang out throughout the alley.
"You boys better think about what you tell impressionable young women." Robin jumps down and stands between Star and the thugs.
"Shit, it's one of the Titans!" exclaimed one of the men.
"So? I'm not scared!" said the knife-wielding one, and lunged at Robin. Robin sidestepped and did a basic submission move, putting the thug flat on his face.
"You should be scared," he said. And turned to the alien girl
"Don't worry," he said smiling, "he won't be bothering you."
"Huh?! Look out!" she shouted. One of the other thugs came behind Robin with a bat 'Shit, can't dodge in time' he thought. Suddenly a bright green ball shot at the man's bat, utterly destroying it. Robin turned to see Starfire's eyes glowing with a green fury.
"What the?" screamed the thug "Forget this! I'm out of here!" he and the other started to run as fast as they can.
"Thanks," said Robin.
"And thank you," replied Starfire. "I am Koriandor. I'm from the planet Tamaran."
"Koriandor?"
"Hmm," said Starfire, "let's see, Earth languages, umm, English right?"
"Yes, of course it's what we're speaking now."
After some thought, Star spoke, "My name in your language then would be Starfire."
"Ok, well then, what brings you to Earth Starfire?"
"I'm princess of Tamaran, and I have been traveling the galaxy studying abroad."
"Neat, never met a princess before, especially one from another planet."
The pair was interrupted by a beeping sound coming from Robins belt.
"Excuse me," said Starfire, "Is there something in your pants?"
"Well, on them actually," said Robin blushing, "it's my communicator. Please excuse me." Robin flipped it open to find Cyborg on the screen.
"Robin! We need you at the town-shopping pavilion immediately. Someone has let loose Plasmus!"
"What? Who let that guy out; he's never to be awakened. I'll be right there." He quickly started to run out of the alley when he stopped and turned around.
"Hey Starfire, care to help?" he asked.
"What do you mean? Can I help you?" she was confused.
"That energy-blasting of yours could really help out. Will you please help me?"
After a minute, she gave him an answer, "Of course, I'll do what I can."
End Flashback
"When the others saw your powers, they practically begged you to join the team," said Robin. "Yes," said Starfire, "I was surprised by how different this world is to mine, but you were always there to answer my questions."
Robin turned to Starfire and looked into her shinning emerald eyes. "Star, when all this on your planet is over, will you come back? Come back to the team?" he asked pleadingly.
Starfire just stared back, but then smiled softly, "Robin, I promise to come back."
"I'll be waiting," he said and softly smiled back. "You'd better get going, it's a long way home from here."
With that Starfire slowly ascended and flew towards the bright moon in the sky. 'Funny what a phone call can do these days,' thought Robin. 'I'll be waiting Star, my angel of the stars.'
Ok, a few things to say:
1. I am SOOOOOO sorry it's taken so long to update. I've been working on two stories at once. For me, the way I write is I put the pieces together, then write out the plot. Sometimes it takes a couple day, sometimes a couple weeks. Also, my summer job has kept me busy as well. Either way, I hope you will still stick with it.
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