I have my reasons for this sort of lame-ish title, you know. I just want to clear that up before we start. Like I said in my last chapter, it fits together. Chapter fourteen will be called "Get Revenge." You know, like "Don't get mad, get revenge!"? (Cracks up laughing) Funny! Funny! Oh, um, that was the crazy person inside me (referring to a little chat-ish thing between solodancer and me)… yes, sometimes they can be a little dumb and less than perfect… Anyway, that is the name of this chapter. If it doesn't make sense or if you don't see any connections between this title and this chapter, then I am very sorry, but it all sort of winds down to make sense in the end. Sort of.
Yeah, just to clear up another thing, I just watched "Enough," that JLo movie, so if you have seen it, you will understand a lot about this chapter. I mean, how it has some very abusive things that have to do with… um, just read the chapter. Or watch the movie. Both are good.
Just a warning, I am in my pool room watching my nine-year-old cousin playing Gamecube against my sister, meangenius. I feel a lot like Star. You know, a redhead watching two obsessive (yet very creative) people going at a video game. I actually really pity her. She does this almost every day, while I only have to bear it on vacations when my cousin comes over. Anyway, the point is, this is super boring, especially watching Luigi try (and fail) at kicking Fox's butt at Super Smash Brothers. So if I seem a tad bit bored in this chapter (hence less author's notes), then you know why.
I know, I am updating at the speed of light. Almost. But I am obsessed with this story now! Besides, I am even more eager than my readers to find out what happens in my story! I mean, I have almost the whole idea out now, but I want to get it in words! Ack! Anyways, if I update chapter fourteen in like less than a day, all I can say is, don't be surprised.
Disclaimer: IDOTT. I'm bored at my mind, so for once, I'll leave it at that.
Dedication: To the Pilgrims! I guess that is appropriate, considering it's Thanksgiving and all. At least, in the US, where I live.
Chapter Thirteen: Don't Get Mad
The Tower:
"You told him?" Beastboy asked Robin.
"You had better believe I did," Robin replied excitedly. "It's working, too, I think. I just hope Philip doesn't hurt Star in his anger."
"Don't worry about that. We can get over there before anything too serious happens. And even if he does hurt her, that's sort of what you're aiming for, right? I mean, not death or anything, but her getting really mad at him? She doesn't get mad easily, you know, but I bet anyone who hurts her is going to be real sorry."
"They will," Robin agreed in a serious voice. Then he said, "I understand your point, but I would rather have Star in love with Philip than hurt."
"That's so sweet," Beastboy teased, even though he was really thinking about Raven in Starfire's place – and he felt the same way.
"Anyway," Robin said, trying to avoid the tense subject, "We should leave as soon as we can just in case he does try to do anything he will later regret."
"I'm ready," Raven announced easily, walking into the room. "I was talking to Cyborg, and he is, too. So, are you two ready to go?"
They nodded. Robin and Cyborg got into their vehicles and drove off. Raven and Beastboy flew together, making light and nervous conversation.
The Mansion:
"I do not understand," Starfire said in astonished surprise. "How is this not good, Philip?" she asked, obviously not understanding.
"Um, of course it is good," he muttered quickly. "I, um, I don't know what came over me just now… I guess I was thinking about the Rough Coyote."
Her emerald eyes turned fierce. "No!" she cried. "I will not let you lie to me any more! You were on the side of the Rough Coyote this entire time, but you were too much of a coward to admit it to my face!"
"I'm sorry, Star, but I swear you're wrong…"
"No! I am not going to be poor, naïve Starfire any more! I am not going to be manipulated by you anymore, either!"
"Don't get mad at innocent little me," he said, a grin coming onto his face. "I don't think you're nearly as cute when you're mad. Well, maybe if you're mad at Robin. But you're not. And sure, I was on the Rough Coyote's side. Big deal. Because you know what, Star? The Rough Coyote is dead right now."
"And I wish you were, too," she said, cold as stone. Those were the harshest words that had ever come out of her mouth.
He glared at her, surprised by this unexpected insult. "I have to admit, I thought you were easy," he explained easily. "But I don't really care, and I still like you. And that means I will do whatever I can to have you." With that, he hit her hard in the cheek, his brass ring deeply scratching her face.
"I can't believe I thought you were my friend!" she exclaimed, touching her bleeding cheek. "You did almost fool me."
(A/N: I sort of changed that from the preview last chapter. It just fits this a little better, I think).
"I'm glad," he said calmly. "Now, would you like to try to fight me even more, or may I take you to your new quarters… the basement? Once you get past the bars and hard floor, I assure you, it's quite cozy."
"I thought you did not think it was right to fight a lady," she reminded him.
"I always was good at sucking up."
"You are a bad man," she insulted angrily. "I shall fight you and I shall not enter this prison that you speak of."
He smiled and held out his sword. Then he muttered a few words. "My sword takes the powers of people like you," he explained. "It takes them away from you and gives them to me. Now how will you beat me, Star?"
She tried to hit him, but she knew nothing about karate, like Robin did. He easily hit her back with her own starbolts. By the time she gave up, she was knocked out and covered with blood.
He smiled, picked her up, and locked her into a prison cell. "I think you'll begin to love me eventually," he said evilly. "Once I threaten to starve you unless you do love me, things will probably bend to my will. I understand this is a little low, but I will sink low if needed."
Just as he was saying this, the Titans had reached the prison cell window. They had heard and seen everything… and they did not look happy.
Me:
I guess by now you can pretty much tell that it's sort of coming to an end… but like I said, you can expect at least two or three more chapters after this one, maybe more. Yeah, in case you haven't figured it out yet, Philip is, basically, worse than the Rough Coyote. Maybe even worse than Slade now, considering Slade's whole murder-Starfire's-capturer thing.
Anyway, I have to go play Gamecube with my sister and my cousin now (they have been begging me all day long) so I'll wrap this up. Sorry this chapter was kind of short.
I noticed that I definitely didn't keep my at least 5 review policy thing, but I really had a good idea for this chapter. And because I really want to update my next chapter I'll bend the rules a little – at least four reviews for chapters twelve and thirteen together before fourteen comes. I am bending my will for you. And I wrote this in less than a day, so be happy and review!
Luv,
Kweenie
