Questions answered:
Blonde shadowcat: yea terra is ugly, that's why she wears the veil. I'm glad you like it.
Brightfire: don't worry I'll keep going until the story ends (I die, whichever comes first).
StarRobin4everandever: yea Starfire and Robin already got married; I guess I should have made that part a little clearer huh? Sorry.
Silverkid: if you're still confused could you tell me what about, unfortunately I can't read minds (yet. I'm still trying to learn how. Lol). See me fix chapter.
Thank you to everyone who reviewed (or if you took the time to read the story, but didn't review thanks to you people too). Happy reading.
Chapter 8: vassa
The sun shone its first rays of morn and the new Yli slaves (the Alas) were sitting on the ground, which was very hard and dry, worriedly awaiting the start of the march.
"A day more" The Yli commander beamed "and we will bring back the largest amount of slaves in history, and it will be recorded and we shall feast like kings with the master himself."
"Aye!" the army called in agreement
"Just one more day of walking Star" Robin whispered hopefulness filled his voice
Starfire nodded and gently twisted the ring on her finger around and around in nervous anticipation.
Beast boy helped Raven up, and the march slowly continued.
Terra's carriage:
"Stupid manipulative hideous-um what's your tribe again?" Holly asked
"The Royal Vassas" Terra said from her mirror where she was trying many beauty items to try and conceal the ugliness.
"Are you serious? Vassa? HAHAHAHA!" Holly laughed
"What's wrong with vassa?" Terra asked agitated
"Vassa in Finnish means toilet!" Holly laughed (I'm dead serious, I know how to speak Finnish )
"Grr...you're a pain for a maid you know that?" Terra snapped
Back to the march later:
"Look it's a town." Robin said
"Yea, that was obvious you know" Cyborg said
"Thank goodness" Starfire mumbled
"All Alas follow me" The commander called
"Dear, I do hope Holly is okay" Dawn (Holly, Hope, and Pat's mom) said to Hope
"She's fine" Pat said
"Yea she's not timid and weak" Hope muttered still frustrated with the remark Holly had made last time she had seen them.
The Alas were led to a dim street with one house.
"Stay here until tonight when you will be picked by masters." The commander said locking them in the blank crowded room.
"m-masters" The six year old girl cried
"What will happen to those of us who are too old to work?" the old man asked
A paper flew through the high barred-window. Starfire grabbed the paper and read it in silence. She then passed it to Robin and eventually everyone in the room had read the strange paper. It was like an ad for the circus or festival, but it was for a royal marriage. It said:
Royal marriage between the princess of vassa and master of Yli.
Tomorrow at noon. Be there or die.
"Weirdness" Beast boy muttered
The day faded into a cool evening and the Alas were led to a stadium where they lined up and stood worriedly awaiting the division.
"We will allow you to go in groups of two, so pick a person and stand by them!" a voice called instructively
Robin grabbed Starfire's hand and they backed up into the wall.
"Hey Rae, I was wondering if maybe- you would b-be my partner." Beast boy stuttered his face like a fresh picked cherry.
"Sure" Raven said, but inside her head she was screaming YES! Duh of course I will!
Hope's mother went with the six year old girl, pat went with the old man, and Hope was stuck with Cyborg.
"You two." The master said "come with me"
Robin and Starfire quietly followed uncertain what would happen.
"You will be my slaves, here is where you will stay" the master said pointing to a blank door across from a heavy polished one.
"My room is across the hall. I expect you to cook, clean, and shop for me. You will not get off unless you are sick." The master explained
"May we go and see whom are friends are serving?" Starfire asked trying to be as polite as possible.
"No, get settled in and I expect you working tomorrow morning" The master said shutting the door. The heavy click of a lock could be heard diminishing their last hopes of escape.
"Why are you being so polite to these people who kidnapped us all" Robin asked
"The more they trust us the easier it will be to escape" Starfire whispered
The room had two dressers, two twin beds, and a bathroom. Starfire flopped down on the bed, sat up, and started crying.
"Star" Robin said sitting down on the bed placing his hand on her shoulder.
"What's going to happen to us? What about our friends? Will we ever get back to our real home?" Starfire asked crying
"Starfire" Robin said again unsure of what to say. Gently he tilted her face up and their lips met in a passionate kiss, unfortunately it was cut short by the click of a lock and the turning of a doorknob.
"Set the alarm clock for eight which is when you begin" the master said shutting and locking the door.
"I wonder how the others faired." Starfire said curling up on her bed.
"They'll be fine" Robin mumbled sleepily from his bed.
Meanwhile:
"You two follow me" a family of what seemed to be a high rank called to Raven and Beast boy. They followed in silence and became locked in a room that had two small beds, a dresser, and a tiny bathroom.
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Silverkid: I apologize for all this. Is this any better? Never mind you said you're not going to review. (And just so you know I'm not mad; don't worry.) Remember Finland's a country, Finnish is the language.
Well any questions? Comments? Confusion? Ideas? Please review and flames are welcome (if you think about it, it means the person actually took the time to read your story so it doesn't bug me). Thank you to all my wonderful reviewers rock on peoples.
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