Tamaranian Nights
Chapter 6: Ending where we Start
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans or Sarah Brightman's Arabian Nights.
"Starfire, Starfire! Hey, wake up!"
The sheets were torn away, her shoulders being shaken. Her emerald eyes fluttered open to realize she was home, inside the Titans Tower, surrounded by her friends.
"She's waking up."
"Dude, could you believe the sounds she was making?"
"I didn't realize Starfire could make sleep such a chore."
"Hey y'all, back up, give the girl some air."
Starfire stared wide-eyed at the group around her, confusion still blurring the images in her mind like a terrible nightmare. A nightmare. The red-headed girl breathed deeply, it was only a dream. She smoothed the back of her hand over her brow to discover she was sleeked with sweat.
"Hey Star, are you all right?"
It was Robin. Starfire could not help a small smile that lifted the features of her face.
"My friends," She looked to them all. "I request a moment of reflection, but I shall be all right."
The Titans looked at each other as though Starfire had been found with a case of bronchitis and that she could speak just fine. After a moment's silence, Robin shooed the others out of the Tamaranian's room, he turned at the door.
"Are you sure you'll be ok Starfire?" Robin had the right to ask since Starfire was acting unlike herself. Starfire gave a small nod, which was enough to mean he could question her of her dilemma later. He left and the door shut with a soft hiss.
Sliding from the side of her bed, Starfire stepped hesitantly to the large window at the front of her room. She looked out at the blue sky in silent wonder.
It had been more than a dream. It was a premonition of things to come, she was sure of it. Dreams were very important to the Tamaranian people; they were that person's true inner being; their inner mana, inner life. Nightmares were the definite coming of tragedies and were taken seriously in every form. They foreshadowed the future and were respected as such.
What were her sister's true aims? It was known that she was not the most loving Tamaranian on the planet and that she kept a look out for herself and rarely for anyone else. She was a wild character and untamed to the whims of the people. She did as she pleased and cared not for the consequences.
Starfire sighed for the well being of her sister. She hoped that it would not be quite as serious as her visions, or has her people were had to believe. Starfire imagined that her sister must have many nightmares; for it was so uncommon of her people but she was so very unlike their people in action and thought.
Starfire made the vow to aid her sister when the time came. The adoration for her sister outweighed all of Blackfire's taunts and teases of their childhood. Whether her sister called for her help, or wished it not, Starfire would aid her.
For the matters at hand—breakfast was being served and she was feeling hungry. She left the window and walked to her door, with only one glance behind her before she left.
When the time came.
Fini
A/N: The last chapter that makes the most sense! (Still a short chapter, but it was a short story! (Ha! I made a joke!)) I would have liked to have more Robin and Starfire interaction, but I decided on having a reflection for Starfire instead. It's fairly important for the story.
I understand that this story is one of my tougher ones to interpret, but I would be all too happy to answer any questions anyone has about it.
Overall, this story was a rewrite of Sisters, and a premonition for Starfire of how it was to come to passexcept in different text, setting, point of view, and piece of mind! I trust the readers that you can make many of the symbolic connections by yourselves, so I will leave it to the readers to be interpreted as you wish.
I hoped that you all enjoyed! (Those who stuck with me 'til the end) Please review to tell me what you thought of it! Loved it, hated it, whatever—just review!!
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