Author's note: I'm actually breaking my own rule with this story, because I'm introducing a new character, and making the story mainly about him. But it's a story that's kind of close to my heart, and I hope TT fans will enjoy it anyway. Please R&R.

I also want to say thanks to all those who reviewed my previous stories. The number of reviews for my last one, considering that it was a one-shot, really took my breath away.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans, but I do own Windfire.

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The energy portal began forming slowly, from a bright dot, to a small whirlpool of light, to a man-sized vortex. The young man moved in front of it.

"Are the coordinates locked?" he asked the large man standing behind the console in the shadows.

"Locked and loaded. You should be there three days before the incident. You'll land just north of the city. Good luck." The large man nodded at the young man, who started towards the vortex.

"Stop!"

Another figure, a middle-aged man with the stance of authority and wearing a dark uniform, had entered the room. "You can't do this. The risks are too great!"

The young man looked back at him, not moving from the portal. "You know I have to!"

But the middle-aged man's attention had already turned to the man behind the console. "And you. I can't believe you would go along with this."

"Hey, man, if there's a chance to get her back, we gotta try. It's Star we're talking about!"

"That doesn't matter."

"Yes, it does." The young man turned away from the portal. "You can't fool me. You miss her more than anyone else. You put up a brave front, because you feel it's your duty to be strong for the others. But you loved her, because she was the best part of you. She was the best part of all of you! I can bring her back." He placed a hand on the older man's shoulder. "Isn't that worth any risk?"

The other man was silent. He then leaned towards the young man, looking straight into his eyes, and said, "I was never here." He walked out of the room without looking back.

The young man turned back to the vortex. He nodded to the figure behind the console, and stepped into the whirlpool of light, disappearing.

The big man watched him go. "Boo-yah," he said softly.

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8-29-04: The first three chapters are up, the fourth and fifth are in outline form, and eight chapters total are planned. Hope you like it.