-Here is chapter 7 of DLA. I have now bumped it up to R for sexual content
and violence. As I've said before, my other fic is delayed until the next
new Teen Titans is shown in the US. This leaves me time for this fic!
-Speaking of "Two Birds...", its going to be delayed even LONGER it seems. - ( I found out Cartoon Network DELAYED the showing of the last four episodes of this season until some UNDETERMINED time in the future (they were supposed to air next week before Cartoon Network delayed them). The belief is, that they might show them either right before the premiere of Justice League Unlimited for promotional purposes (couldn't wait for Justice League Unlimited to premiere in the first place. They didn't need to further delay the last four episodes!), or even right before the start Season 3 (WTF? If they do this, the new episodes would be part of Season 3. This would make "Winner Take All" the de facto season finally episode).
-What's even more unfair...the four episodes have ALREADY BEEN AIRED in the UK (well, maybe three. Aftershock 2, the season finally apparently hasn't aired yet at the time of writing this chapter. But will soon. And still BEFORE the US does [and this is a US show!]). This is why I could find spoilers on it easily (haven't read any extensive spoilers BTW. But from the few spoilers that I have read, lets just say, Terra is no saint after the aptly named episode "Betrayal").
-Oh yeah. And for future references, I am a MAN. And NO, I do not swing that way. If I gave that impression...ummm...sorry?
-Last note before I begin the story...Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 have been proofread and revised. Other then the spelling and grammatical errors, I did make a few additions of action and dialogue. They don't change the chapter or the story. Just fixed logical and plot hole problems (i.e. Robin mentioned that Blackfire works for them as long as she doesn't hurt Starfire. Originally in chapter 5, Robin never added that condition when making the deal to Blackfire).
~Training Course~
Robin and Speedy are on the training course.
Speedy is running to one side. A number of robots rise up to challenge Speedy. Each robot has guns ready to fire at Speedy. Each robot rises up when Speedy sets off the detectors. He fires a volley of arrows before the robots get a chance to fire at Speedy.
Robin rolls to one side, avoiding a flying robot's beam. The beam slices the ground next to Robin. Robin throws a freeze disc at the robot. The robot freezes and falls.
Speedy runs up the course. He jumps back as the ground underneath him rises revealing another robot. Speedy quickly gets an arrow and fires at the robot, destroying it, before he even hits the ground.
A robot with claws tries to grab Robin from behind. Robin spins around and kicks it to the side. Another robot rises behind Robin after he dispatched the first robot. Robin takes out his retractable Bo Staff, spins around, and bashes the robot.
A number of gun turrets rise behind a rock wall. They fire a volley of disc at the two heroes.
Robin throws a number of birdorangs slicing three of the gun turrets.
Speedy gets into a trench. After the initial volley of disc stop firing, Speedy rises above the trench and fires volley of arrows. Before the gun turrets could respond, all are destroyed by the quick and agile Speedy.
With the training session now over, Speedy approaches Robin. "Nice place you got here."
Robin yawns. After his yawn, he turns to Speedy and smiles. "Yup. Keeps us prepared for whenever Slade shows up...or these Anterians."
"Slade?" Speedy cocks his head. "Who's he?"
Robin looks at Speedy. "You don't know Slade?"
Speedy thinks for a bit. "Well, I think I have seen him on one of the top ten criminals in the world...but I honestly don't know much about him."
Robin nods. "I guess you're too busy with your own bad guys in Star City to worry about ours." Robin smile disappears as he begins to describe Slade. "He is a really tough criminal. He wears full body armor and a mask. He is brilliant and manipulative. He got Terra to turn against us, and..." Robin looks down. "He almost destroyed my team...by destroying me."
Speedy's eyes widen. "What do you mean? He almost killed you?"
"No." Robin frown deepens. "Killing me would be too easy for Slade. No, what Slade did...was make me turn against my the team, my friends."
"Really?" Speedy's curiosity increasing as he stuck to every word. "How did he do that?"
"He started toying with me. He gives little clues here and there, but not enough for me to figure out where he is and what he is doing." Robin closes his fist. "Since I had to find out where he is at all cost..."
"This included turning against your team. Your friends." Speedy interjected.
Robin got up to Speedy's face. "I DIDN'T BETRAY MY FRIENDS..." Robin, realizing what he is doing, backs off a bit. "Um...I didn't betray my friends. I had to find out what Slade wanted...so...I turned into Red X to fool Slade."
Speedy interrupted. "Let me guess, your plan was to go around doing little crimes to get on Slade's good side. This also meant that you didn't let your team on it."
Robin is silent for a moment before continuing. "Yes."
"I see." Speedy frowns. "So, he used your drive to stop him against you."
"That's...the jest of it. But it didn't work. Slade found out, and I was even further out of the loop then before." Robin walked away. "I will never leave my friends out of the loop again." As Robin is saying this...Blackfire looks down at him from the roof. Robin continues, "the next time he tried to do something...he wanted to be his apprentice."
"I assume you said no to that." Speedy crosses his arms.
Robin turns towards the sea. "Of course I did. Slade knew this to. Which is why he went after my friends. He hurt my friends." Robin brings his fist near his face. "I will NEVER work for that man, EVER! If he ever hurt my friends...I will hurt him!" Robin's fist is shaking.
~Top of the Tower~
Blackfire is lying on her stomach. She is holding her head up with her hands. She stares at Robin. A smile forms on Blackfire's face. 'What a wonderful guy I have.'
Starfire flies next to Blackfire. "Hello sister!"
Blackfire's smile fades into a frown. Blackfire responds in a deep tone. "Hello Star."
"So, what are you doing?" Starfire is wearing a big smile.
A grin appears on Blackfire. "Oh just staring at one great hunk!"
"Hunk? What is so great about a large piece of mass?" Starfire asked confused.
Blackfire scowls. "No sister. What I mean is, I'm staring at a really great looking guy!"
Starfire looks over the edge and sees Robin and Speedy. 'Is my sister talking about Robin?' Hearts appear in Starfire's eyes after hearing Blackfire's comments.
Blackfire sees Starfire's expression. A bigger grin appears on Blackfire. "Yeah. In fact, I think I'm in love with him."
The hearts around Starfire shatter. 'Um. Maybe she isn't talking about Robin?' "Um. Yeah. Speedy seems very nice."
"Speedy? Who said I'm talking about Speedy sister?" Blackfire grin gets a little bigger.
'If not Speedy...no!' "Um...I have to go." Starfire flies away. 'NO. My sister can't be in love with my Robin!'
"Hehehe. This is too fun." Blackfire lies on her back and puts her hands behind her head. "Speaking of fun...tonight Robin. Tonight."
As Blackfire heads back to the tower. Blackfire passes by Raven. Blackfire waves at Raven. "Hello goth girl."
Raven glares at Blackfire. 'What are you planning Blackfire? And how is Robin involved?' "Don't talk to me."
"Hmph. Fine then." Blackfire continues walking.
~Robin's Room~
-Later that night...
Robin opens his door. Robin yawns. "Its late. Guess I should turn in now." Robin closes the door.
"Not so fast...loverboy!" Blackfire steps out of the shadows.
Robin's eyes go wide. "BLA..." Robin calms down and whispers, "Blackfire! What are you doing here?"
"What do you think?" Blackfire seductively whispers. Blackfire slowly walks towards Robin. "I know what you want..."
"Um. Blackfire...no...the others!" Robin whispers." Robin backs up a bit.
"Oh don't worry about them. They should all be sound asleep by now. No one will bother us. Not even my sister" Blackfire smirks.
"Still...no." Robin's heart is beating faster.
"Really?" Blackfire slowly takes her top off. "Even when I do this?" Her metallic top clangs to the ground.
Robin's eyes go wide as he eyes the now topless Blackfire. Robin blushes and sweat. 'I, I can't believe it! This could be my first time. But the others...!' "Um...ehh....well..." Robin swallows hard. "Blackfire...n...no."
Blackfire takes off her pants. Blackfire gets close to Robin. "Why Robin, your words say no, but your little 'friend' here..." Blackfire rubs Robin's manhood. "Is certainly saying yes." Blackfire smirks. "If you're not careful my love, you're going to ruin your...tight costume." Blackfire gives Robin a deep passionate kiss.
The feel of Blackfire, ALL of Blackfire, makes Robin's brain go numb. Blackfire breaks the kiss for a bit in order for Robin to respond. Robin breathes heavily. Finally, he manages to get something. "Mmm. Um...well, I do have plenty of extra Robin suits. Just in case one gets ruined."
"In that case..." Blackfire rips Robin's costume. She throws them to the side. "You won't be needing this one." Blackfire gives Robin another deep kiss before throwing Robin to the bed.
The now naked Robin, now lying on his bed, sports a deep blush.
Blackfire flies to where Robin is. She rubs her hand on Robin's 'friend'. "Just relax and enjoy." Blackfire leans down and kisses Robin. This seems to have the intended effect for Blackfire could feel Robin relax under her.
"Blackfire." Robin moans out.
"Robin." Blackfire leans in for another kiss.
-The next morning...
Robin slowly wakes up. "Mmmmm." Robin feels a presence in his arms. Robin is momentarily startled until he remembers last night. 'What a night!' He looks down and sees Blackfire sleeping soundly in his arms. Robin's smile fades as he notices the time. 'Oh no! If the others find Blackfire not sleeping at the couch...' Robin gently shakes Blackfire. Robin whispers in her ear, "Blackfire, Blackfire! Please wake!"
Blackfire stirs in her sleep. "Mmmmmm." After a few seconds, Blackfire's eyes open. "Hi my love." Blackfire gives another kiss to Robin. "Couldn't wait to do it again?"
Robin couldn't help but show a smirk. However, Robin's brain went into overdrive. "No. I'm just concerned." Robin looks at the clock again. "The others will be awake soon! You need to get dressed and get out before anyone finds out you have been here all night!"
Blackfire looks at the time, then at Robin. "Oh come on! Just one little..."
"NO!" Robin responds hushed whisper. "I mean...I don't want the others to know yet."
Blackfire with disappointment in her eyes concedes defeat. "Okay." Blackfire kisses Robin again. A smirk forms on her face. "But that doesn't mean I can't have a quick one this morning..."
After a quick shower, both Robin and Blackfire get dressed. Blackfire is about to leave when Robin gives on final kiss to her.
"See you later, Robin!" Blackfire smirks.
Robin nods. He closes the door.
Blackfire flies to the couch. Blackfire pretends to sleep. After a few minutes...Raven wakes up and looks around. Blackfire opens her left eye and stares up in the ceiling as Raven approaches. Once Raven is over the couch, Blackfire closes her eye. Raven checks and sees that Blackfire is still at the couch. Somewhat satisfied, Raven moves on.
It seems like Blackfire and Robin have evaded detection...except...
"A dangerous love affair indeed." Speedy comments. He is standing in the shadows next to Robin's room.
~Anterian Ship~
"Our team is assembled." The commanding officer shows a tough serious expression through the video screen. "We have three drop ships prepared. All we need is to get to the surface."
"Good." Prince Shalton rubs his chin. "We will be sending a squadron of fighters to keep the Justice League busy. That should buy you time."
"Understood." The commanding officer's image disappears.
~Titan Tower~
"Friend, try one of my energy boosters." Starfire hands Speedy what looks like a cookie.
"Okay. I guess I always need a boost once in a while." Speedy takes a bite. His eyes go wide. He spits out the cookie. "Blah. What is this?"
"I made it from an old Okaaran recipe. If you get past the displeasing taste, you will find your energy much risen." Starfire gives a faint smile.
"I see." Speedy gives a deep swallow. "If you say this will boost my energy." Speedy takes another bite. He shows a number of expressions before swallowing.
Starfire flies next to Robin. "Robin, would you like an energy boosting cookie?"
Blackfire whispers to the two. "Oh, Robin has 'plenty' of energy. But a little more couldn't help." Blackfire winks at Robin.
Robin blushes.
Starfire blinks. "What was that about?"
"Um..." Robin looks around. "Sure Star." Robin takes one of Starfire's cookies, takes a big bite, and swallows. "You know, after the terrible taste, these are not that bad."
Starfire's eyes glisten. She puts her hands to her face. "Thank you Robin!"
'Robin has to be a sweetie doesn't he? Hmph.' Blackfire frowns. 'Too bad little sis, I got him!' Her expression brightens a little.
Cyborg and Beast Boy are playing Playstation 2, or at least trying to play Playstation 2. The game they want to play is Twisted Metal Black.
Cyborg, "It's MY turn BB!"
"No, it's MY turn! Remember, you left." Beast Boy struggles to get the controller from Cyborg.
"I went to the bathroom BB!" A vain is popping on Cyborg's head.
"Doesn't matter. You still left!" Beast Boy gets the controller, and starts playing.
"Oh no you don't!" Cyborg chocks Beast Boy.
Beast Boy changes into a snake and slips past Cyborg. "Hehehe."
Steam comes out of Cyborg's ears. "Why you little...!"
As Cyborg and Beast Boy fight, Raven reads a book. Speedy sits next to Raven.
Raven looks up from her book and sees Speedy. "Speedy?"
Speedy turns to Raven. "Yes Raven?"
"Have you noticed...anything suspicious between Robin and Blackfire?" Raven raises an eyebrow.
"What makes you say that?" Speedy ask Raven.
"Well, ever since Blackfire came back, Robin has been acting...a little weird at times." Raven says in her monotone voice.
'This can't be good. Seems Robin been keeping this little information from the team. I shouldn't say anything at this time since it should be Robin who should tell them.' Speedy thinks. "Can't say that I have."
"Okay." Raven returns to reading her book.
Speedy gets up from his position. He walks around the tower. He looks into Robin's study and sees Robin looking at a number of articles. "Robin, mind if we talk?"
Robin looks at Speedy. "Sure Speedy. Come on in." Speedy approaches Robin. "So, what do you want to talk about?"
"Well, its about you and..." Speedy thinks trying to continue.
'No...don't tell that he knows!' Robin starts to sweat. "Um. Me and..."
"Look, I caught you and Blackfire 'getting it on' this morning." Speedy smirks.
Robin panics. Robin grabs Speedy by the neck. "Don't tell anyone! Do you hear me?"
Speedy puts his hands up. "I won't I promise. I promise!"
Robin calms down. He drops Speedy. Robin looks away from Speedy for a bit. "Sorry."
Speedy looks at himself, then back at Robin before continuing. "Robin, you know can't keep this a secret forever. The longer you keep this secret, the worse it is going to be."
"I know, it's just that..." Robin looks at the door. "How could I break this down to them? To Starfire?"
"Well you better find a way, or this will not end happily." Speedy comments. 'I might be staying here longer then I originally anticipated.'
Robin silently nods.
Speedy is about the exit when curiosity struck him. "So Robin how was she?"
A smirk appears on Robin. "I'd say she was wonderful."
"Hehehe. I can only..." Speedy is interrupted by an explosion.
The room is blanketed in darkness with the doorway the only source of light. Robin and Speedy run out of the study and into the main room.
"The whole city is out of power!" Cyborg comments as the backup generators kick in. "At least we still have..." A second explosion hits the tower, engulfing the tower in darkness again. "Oh." Cyborg readies his sonic cannon.
Blackfire's eyes glow purple. Raven is floating off the ground ready to strike. Beast Boy changes into a ram. Starfire's eyes glow yellow. Speedy takes an arrow out and readies his bow. Robin takes out a freeze disc.
A missile shatters the window causing everyone to jump out of the way. An unknown voice pieces is heard outside the tower. "Remember, do NOT hurt either Tamaranian. Do whatever you want with the others!" Soldiers rope in from the top. They automatically begin firing at everyone except Starfire and Blackfire.
Cyborg recovers and starts firing at the incoming soldiers.
Robin throws a disc at one the soldiers. The soldier rolls out of the way.
The soldier fires a net at Blackfire. Blackfire fires a volley of starbolts at the net, destroying it, and also incoming soldier. The starbolts shatter the soldier's helmet and is knocked unconscious.
Speedy fires a barrage of arrows. He hits a number of soldiers before a few of them roll out of the way. He is hit by one of the soldiers sending which him backwards.
Beast Boy throws a table at a group of soldiers. Undeterred, one of the soldiers throw a grenade at Beast Boy. Beast Boy shifts his position. When the grenade explodes, Beast Boy is sent flying to the next room.
"Azerath Metrion Zinthos!" A soldier is hit by a television. Another soldier, seeing that his gun has been destroyed, takes out an energy sword. Raven gasp. He gets close to Raven and starts swinging. Raven uses her powers to avoid getting hurt.
A group of soldiers surround Starfire. Starfire fires as many starbolts to clear a path. Starfire uses her eye lasers to send roof collapsing on the rest.
Cyborg kicks a soldier's gun away. He kicks him again damaging his helmet. Another soldier throws a disc at Cyborg shocking him. "Ahhhhhhhh. Why...you...little..." The soldier prepares to fire at the weakened Cyborg.
"Oh no you don't!" Robin sends a birdorang at the soldier. The birdorang slices the soldier's gun. The birdorang is then lodged into the soldier's arm.
A soldier kicks Beast Boy. Beast Boy changes into a gorilla. "ROOOOOAAAAAAR!" The soldier steps back a little. Beast Boy punches him through the window.
Blackfire uses her eye lasers to slice a soldier arm off. The soldier screams as blood is sprayed everywhere. Blackfire gets close and kicks him back.
Raven continues to retreat as the sword-wielding soldier continues his advances.
Speedy sees a number of soldiers approach Raven from behind. Speedy aims his arrows and fires, taking them out. Speedy aims another arrow at the sword-wielding soldier and a soldier behind him tries to bash him with his gun. Speedy spins around and uses his bow as a shield. Speedy drops and rolls on his back, kicking the soldier away. He aims and fires at the soldier.
"EEEEEEEKKKKK!" Starfire is ensnared in a net.
"Starfire!" Robin rushes to save Starfire when a soldier side kicks Robin into a wall.
Cyborg, still recovering from the shock the soldiers gave him aimed his sonic cannon at the soldier, only to find that his sonic cannon has been damaged and cannot fire.
Raven bashes a number of items at the sword-wielding soldier. Raven looks up to see the departing soldiers.
"Get her out! We'll get the other one later!" A number of soldiers pick up Starfire and jump out of the tower. The men land on a ship. The ship speeds away.
"Starfire!" Robin approaches the edge of the tower before stopping.
"No! NOOO!" Cyborg bashes the wall.
"Star!" Beast Boy throws a table out of the window.
Blackfire continues to bash a soldier. "Why you little FUCK!" As the soldier's helmet shatters.
"No please, NOOOO!" The soldier struggles.
Blackfire fires her starbolts at the soldier. The soldier's head explodes; sending pieces of bone fragments, brain matter, and blood everywhere.
Robin rushes Blackfire. He grabs and shakes her. "HEY! We do NOT need any unnecessary killings here!"
"Unnecessary? If you haven't noticed, they took Starfire!" Blackfire frowns.
"And it's all because of you that she is in trouble!" Raven gets close to Blackfire.
"Please don't start that again!" Blackfire grinds her teeth.
"Everyone please calm down! This is NOT helping us get Starfire back!" Speedy interjects into the conversations.
"Yes. None of this is helping!" Cyborg joins the group.
"But what can we do?" Beast Boy has a depressed look on his face.
"We have to follow them! We need to get Starfire back!" Robin paces off.
Blackfire stops Robin. "And how are we going to do that? Fly a ship there? If you haven't forgotten, those are three BATTLESHIPS we are talking about here. I don't care how good you are at flying, you will NEVER make it!"
Robin narrows his eyes. "Then what do you propose?"
Blackfire thinks a little. "We do need to get on his ship if we even have a chance to save Starfire. Flying straight there like an idiot isn't going to accomplish that!"
Beast Boy approaches the corpse. "Whoa. So this is a real dead body." Beast Boy kicks the corpse.
A device falls off the soldier's belt.
Blackfire picks up the device. A smile forms. "I think I found a way on his ship."
~Anterian Ship~
"Apologizes sire. We have failed to bring back Blackfire." The commanding officer stands ready as Prince Shalton approaches.
Shalton punches the commanding officer. "You disappoint me! You're supposed to be the best, and you still fail?"
The commanding officer gets up from his position. "But we did bring back Starfire sire! Here she is!"
Starfire is bound in a net and is brought in front of Shalton.
"Well, at least it wasn't a complete failure." Shalton looks at the princess. "So, this is Starfire of Tamaran."
Starfire looks up. "Please stop this madness! What you are doing is wrong!"
Shalton shakes his head. "Such a naïve little girl." Shalton takes out a stick. "Lets see how much pain this little thing could take." A sadistic smile appears on Shalton's face.
"No, no, NOOOOOOOO!" Starfire cowers in fear.
-------End of Chapter 7
Ohhhhhh. It's getting hot now! More ways then one I might add. This is also another long chapter (long in my book at least). I don't think the latter chapters will be this long. Heck, I didn't even think this one would be this long too (I originally didn't plan Speedy and Robin's training session, and the subsequent talk about Slade). But, I still needed something before Blackfire and Robin...getting it on! Which as you can see...nothing TOO explicit. There not allowed at fanfiction.net anyways even if I wanted to go that far.
Oh, and given that the next new episodes of Teen Titans have been delayed...I do run the risk of finishing this story first before Part 2 of "Two Birds..." is done. Disappointing.
So, Speedy knows Robin and Blackfire's secret. And now, Starfire is captured by the Anterians. What will the Teen Titans do?
Until next time...later!
-Speaking of "Two Birds...", its going to be delayed even LONGER it seems. - ( I found out Cartoon Network DELAYED the showing of the last four episodes of this season until some UNDETERMINED time in the future (they were supposed to air next week before Cartoon Network delayed them). The belief is, that they might show them either right before the premiere of Justice League Unlimited for promotional purposes (couldn't wait for Justice League Unlimited to premiere in the first place. They didn't need to further delay the last four episodes!), or even right before the start Season 3 (WTF? If they do this, the new episodes would be part of Season 3. This would make "Winner Take All" the de facto season finally episode).
-What's even more unfair...the four episodes have ALREADY BEEN AIRED in the UK (well, maybe three. Aftershock 2, the season finally apparently hasn't aired yet at the time of writing this chapter. But will soon. And still BEFORE the US does [and this is a US show!]). This is why I could find spoilers on it easily (haven't read any extensive spoilers BTW. But from the few spoilers that I have read, lets just say, Terra is no saint after the aptly named episode "Betrayal").
-Oh yeah. And for future references, I am a MAN. And NO, I do not swing that way. If I gave that impression...ummm...sorry?
-Last note before I begin the story...Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 have been proofread and revised. Other then the spelling and grammatical errors, I did make a few additions of action and dialogue. They don't change the chapter or the story. Just fixed logical and plot hole problems (i.e. Robin mentioned that Blackfire works for them as long as she doesn't hurt Starfire. Originally in chapter 5, Robin never added that condition when making the deal to Blackfire).
~Training Course~
Robin and Speedy are on the training course.
Speedy is running to one side. A number of robots rise up to challenge Speedy. Each robot has guns ready to fire at Speedy. Each robot rises up when Speedy sets off the detectors. He fires a volley of arrows before the robots get a chance to fire at Speedy.
Robin rolls to one side, avoiding a flying robot's beam. The beam slices the ground next to Robin. Robin throws a freeze disc at the robot. The robot freezes and falls.
Speedy runs up the course. He jumps back as the ground underneath him rises revealing another robot. Speedy quickly gets an arrow and fires at the robot, destroying it, before he even hits the ground.
A robot with claws tries to grab Robin from behind. Robin spins around and kicks it to the side. Another robot rises behind Robin after he dispatched the first robot. Robin takes out his retractable Bo Staff, spins around, and bashes the robot.
A number of gun turrets rise behind a rock wall. They fire a volley of disc at the two heroes.
Robin throws a number of birdorangs slicing three of the gun turrets.
Speedy gets into a trench. After the initial volley of disc stop firing, Speedy rises above the trench and fires volley of arrows. Before the gun turrets could respond, all are destroyed by the quick and agile Speedy.
With the training session now over, Speedy approaches Robin. "Nice place you got here."
Robin yawns. After his yawn, he turns to Speedy and smiles. "Yup. Keeps us prepared for whenever Slade shows up...or these Anterians."
"Slade?" Speedy cocks his head. "Who's he?"
Robin looks at Speedy. "You don't know Slade?"
Speedy thinks for a bit. "Well, I think I have seen him on one of the top ten criminals in the world...but I honestly don't know much about him."
Robin nods. "I guess you're too busy with your own bad guys in Star City to worry about ours." Robin smile disappears as he begins to describe Slade. "He is a really tough criminal. He wears full body armor and a mask. He is brilliant and manipulative. He got Terra to turn against us, and..." Robin looks down. "He almost destroyed my team...by destroying me."
Speedy's eyes widen. "What do you mean? He almost killed you?"
"No." Robin frown deepens. "Killing me would be too easy for Slade. No, what Slade did...was make me turn against my the team, my friends."
"Really?" Speedy's curiosity increasing as he stuck to every word. "How did he do that?"
"He started toying with me. He gives little clues here and there, but not enough for me to figure out where he is and what he is doing." Robin closes his fist. "Since I had to find out where he is at all cost..."
"This included turning against your team. Your friends." Speedy interjected.
Robin got up to Speedy's face. "I DIDN'T BETRAY MY FRIENDS..." Robin, realizing what he is doing, backs off a bit. "Um...I didn't betray my friends. I had to find out what Slade wanted...so...I turned into Red X to fool Slade."
Speedy interrupted. "Let me guess, your plan was to go around doing little crimes to get on Slade's good side. This also meant that you didn't let your team on it."
Robin is silent for a moment before continuing. "Yes."
"I see." Speedy frowns. "So, he used your drive to stop him against you."
"That's...the jest of it. But it didn't work. Slade found out, and I was even further out of the loop then before." Robin walked away. "I will never leave my friends out of the loop again." As Robin is saying this...Blackfire looks down at him from the roof. Robin continues, "the next time he tried to do something...he wanted to be his apprentice."
"I assume you said no to that." Speedy crosses his arms.
Robin turns towards the sea. "Of course I did. Slade knew this to. Which is why he went after my friends. He hurt my friends." Robin brings his fist near his face. "I will NEVER work for that man, EVER! If he ever hurt my friends...I will hurt him!" Robin's fist is shaking.
~Top of the Tower~
Blackfire is lying on her stomach. She is holding her head up with her hands. She stares at Robin. A smile forms on Blackfire's face. 'What a wonderful guy I have.'
Starfire flies next to Blackfire. "Hello sister!"
Blackfire's smile fades into a frown. Blackfire responds in a deep tone. "Hello Star."
"So, what are you doing?" Starfire is wearing a big smile.
A grin appears on Blackfire. "Oh just staring at one great hunk!"
"Hunk? What is so great about a large piece of mass?" Starfire asked confused.
Blackfire scowls. "No sister. What I mean is, I'm staring at a really great looking guy!"
Starfire looks over the edge and sees Robin and Speedy. 'Is my sister talking about Robin?' Hearts appear in Starfire's eyes after hearing Blackfire's comments.
Blackfire sees Starfire's expression. A bigger grin appears on Blackfire. "Yeah. In fact, I think I'm in love with him."
The hearts around Starfire shatter. 'Um. Maybe she isn't talking about Robin?' "Um. Yeah. Speedy seems very nice."
"Speedy? Who said I'm talking about Speedy sister?" Blackfire grin gets a little bigger.
'If not Speedy...no!' "Um...I have to go." Starfire flies away. 'NO. My sister can't be in love with my Robin!'
"Hehehe. This is too fun." Blackfire lies on her back and puts her hands behind her head. "Speaking of fun...tonight Robin. Tonight."
As Blackfire heads back to the tower. Blackfire passes by Raven. Blackfire waves at Raven. "Hello goth girl."
Raven glares at Blackfire. 'What are you planning Blackfire? And how is Robin involved?' "Don't talk to me."
"Hmph. Fine then." Blackfire continues walking.
~Robin's Room~
-Later that night...
Robin opens his door. Robin yawns. "Its late. Guess I should turn in now." Robin closes the door.
"Not so fast...loverboy!" Blackfire steps out of the shadows.
Robin's eyes go wide. "BLA..." Robin calms down and whispers, "Blackfire! What are you doing here?"
"What do you think?" Blackfire seductively whispers. Blackfire slowly walks towards Robin. "I know what you want..."
"Um. Blackfire...no...the others!" Robin whispers." Robin backs up a bit.
"Oh don't worry about them. They should all be sound asleep by now. No one will bother us. Not even my sister" Blackfire smirks.
"Still...no." Robin's heart is beating faster.
"Really?" Blackfire slowly takes her top off. "Even when I do this?" Her metallic top clangs to the ground.
Robin's eyes go wide as he eyes the now topless Blackfire. Robin blushes and sweat. 'I, I can't believe it! This could be my first time. But the others...!' "Um...ehh....well..." Robin swallows hard. "Blackfire...n...no."
Blackfire takes off her pants. Blackfire gets close to Robin. "Why Robin, your words say no, but your little 'friend' here..." Blackfire rubs Robin's manhood. "Is certainly saying yes." Blackfire smirks. "If you're not careful my love, you're going to ruin your...tight costume." Blackfire gives Robin a deep passionate kiss.
The feel of Blackfire, ALL of Blackfire, makes Robin's brain go numb. Blackfire breaks the kiss for a bit in order for Robin to respond. Robin breathes heavily. Finally, he manages to get something. "Mmm. Um...well, I do have plenty of extra Robin suits. Just in case one gets ruined."
"In that case..." Blackfire rips Robin's costume. She throws them to the side. "You won't be needing this one." Blackfire gives Robin another deep kiss before throwing Robin to the bed.
The now naked Robin, now lying on his bed, sports a deep blush.
Blackfire flies to where Robin is. She rubs her hand on Robin's 'friend'. "Just relax and enjoy." Blackfire leans down and kisses Robin. This seems to have the intended effect for Blackfire could feel Robin relax under her.
"Blackfire." Robin moans out.
"Robin." Blackfire leans in for another kiss.
-The next morning...
Robin slowly wakes up. "Mmmmm." Robin feels a presence in his arms. Robin is momentarily startled until he remembers last night. 'What a night!' He looks down and sees Blackfire sleeping soundly in his arms. Robin's smile fades as he notices the time. 'Oh no! If the others find Blackfire not sleeping at the couch...' Robin gently shakes Blackfire. Robin whispers in her ear, "Blackfire, Blackfire! Please wake!"
Blackfire stirs in her sleep. "Mmmmmm." After a few seconds, Blackfire's eyes open. "Hi my love." Blackfire gives another kiss to Robin. "Couldn't wait to do it again?"
Robin couldn't help but show a smirk. However, Robin's brain went into overdrive. "No. I'm just concerned." Robin looks at the clock again. "The others will be awake soon! You need to get dressed and get out before anyone finds out you have been here all night!"
Blackfire looks at the time, then at Robin. "Oh come on! Just one little..."
"NO!" Robin responds hushed whisper. "I mean...I don't want the others to know yet."
Blackfire with disappointment in her eyes concedes defeat. "Okay." Blackfire kisses Robin again. A smirk forms on her face. "But that doesn't mean I can't have a quick one this morning..."
After a quick shower, both Robin and Blackfire get dressed. Blackfire is about to leave when Robin gives on final kiss to her.
"See you later, Robin!" Blackfire smirks.
Robin nods. He closes the door.
Blackfire flies to the couch. Blackfire pretends to sleep. After a few minutes...Raven wakes up and looks around. Blackfire opens her left eye and stares up in the ceiling as Raven approaches. Once Raven is over the couch, Blackfire closes her eye. Raven checks and sees that Blackfire is still at the couch. Somewhat satisfied, Raven moves on.
It seems like Blackfire and Robin have evaded detection...except...
"A dangerous love affair indeed." Speedy comments. He is standing in the shadows next to Robin's room.
~Anterian Ship~
"Our team is assembled." The commanding officer shows a tough serious expression through the video screen. "We have three drop ships prepared. All we need is to get to the surface."
"Good." Prince Shalton rubs his chin. "We will be sending a squadron of fighters to keep the Justice League busy. That should buy you time."
"Understood." The commanding officer's image disappears.
~Titan Tower~
"Friend, try one of my energy boosters." Starfire hands Speedy what looks like a cookie.
"Okay. I guess I always need a boost once in a while." Speedy takes a bite. His eyes go wide. He spits out the cookie. "Blah. What is this?"
"I made it from an old Okaaran recipe. If you get past the displeasing taste, you will find your energy much risen." Starfire gives a faint smile.
"I see." Speedy gives a deep swallow. "If you say this will boost my energy." Speedy takes another bite. He shows a number of expressions before swallowing.
Starfire flies next to Robin. "Robin, would you like an energy boosting cookie?"
Blackfire whispers to the two. "Oh, Robin has 'plenty' of energy. But a little more couldn't help." Blackfire winks at Robin.
Robin blushes.
Starfire blinks. "What was that about?"
"Um..." Robin looks around. "Sure Star." Robin takes one of Starfire's cookies, takes a big bite, and swallows. "You know, after the terrible taste, these are not that bad."
Starfire's eyes glisten. She puts her hands to her face. "Thank you Robin!"
'Robin has to be a sweetie doesn't he? Hmph.' Blackfire frowns. 'Too bad little sis, I got him!' Her expression brightens a little.
Cyborg and Beast Boy are playing Playstation 2, or at least trying to play Playstation 2. The game they want to play is Twisted Metal Black.
Cyborg, "It's MY turn BB!"
"No, it's MY turn! Remember, you left." Beast Boy struggles to get the controller from Cyborg.
"I went to the bathroom BB!" A vain is popping on Cyborg's head.
"Doesn't matter. You still left!" Beast Boy gets the controller, and starts playing.
"Oh no you don't!" Cyborg chocks Beast Boy.
Beast Boy changes into a snake and slips past Cyborg. "Hehehe."
Steam comes out of Cyborg's ears. "Why you little...!"
As Cyborg and Beast Boy fight, Raven reads a book. Speedy sits next to Raven.
Raven looks up from her book and sees Speedy. "Speedy?"
Speedy turns to Raven. "Yes Raven?"
"Have you noticed...anything suspicious between Robin and Blackfire?" Raven raises an eyebrow.
"What makes you say that?" Speedy ask Raven.
"Well, ever since Blackfire came back, Robin has been acting...a little weird at times." Raven says in her monotone voice.
'This can't be good. Seems Robin been keeping this little information from the team. I shouldn't say anything at this time since it should be Robin who should tell them.' Speedy thinks. "Can't say that I have."
"Okay." Raven returns to reading her book.
Speedy gets up from his position. He walks around the tower. He looks into Robin's study and sees Robin looking at a number of articles. "Robin, mind if we talk?"
Robin looks at Speedy. "Sure Speedy. Come on in." Speedy approaches Robin. "So, what do you want to talk about?"
"Well, its about you and..." Speedy thinks trying to continue.
'No...don't tell that he knows!' Robin starts to sweat. "Um. Me and..."
"Look, I caught you and Blackfire 'getting it on' this morning." Speedy smirks.
Robin panics. Robin grabs Speedy by the neck. "Don't tell anyone! Do you hear me?"
Speedy puts his hands up. "I won't I promise. I promise!"
Robin calms down. He drops Speedy. Robin looks away from Speedy for a bit. "Sorry."
Speedy looks at himself, then back at Robin before continuing. "Robin, you know can't keep this a secret forever. The longer you keep this secret, the worse it is going to be."
"I know, it's just that..." Robin looks at the door. "How could I break this down to them? To Starfire?"
"Well you better find a way, or this will not end happily." Speedy comments. 'I might be staying here longer then I originally anticipated.'
Robin silently nods.
Speedy is about the exit when curiosity struck him. "So Robin how was she?"
A smirk appears on Robin. "I'd say she was wonderful."
"Hehehe. I can only..." Speedy is interrupted by an explosion.
The room is blanketed in darkness with the doorway the only source of light. Robin and Speedy run out of the study and into the main room.
"The whole city is out of power!" Cyborg comments as the backup generators kick in. "At least we still have..." A second explosion hits the tower, engulfing the tower in darkness again. "Oh." Cyborg readies his sonic cannon.
Blackfire's eyes glow purple. Raven is floating off the ground ready to strike. Beast Boy changes into a ram. Starfire's eyes glow yellow. Speedy takes an arrow out and readies his bow. Robin takes out a freeze disc.
A missile shatters the window causing everyone to jump out of the way. An unknown voice pieces is heard outside the tower. "Remember, do NOT hurt either Tamaranian. Do whatever you want with the others!" Soldiers rope in from the top. They automatically begin firing at everyone except Starfire and Blackfire.
Cyborg recovers and starts firing at the incoming soldiers.
Robin throws a disc at one the soldiers. The soldier rolls out of the way.
The soldier fires a net at Blackfire. Blackfire fires a volley of starbolts at the net, destroying it, and also incoming soldier. The starbolts shatter the soldier's helmet and is knocked unconscious.
Speedy fires a barrage of arrows. He hits a number of soldiers before a few of them roll out of the way. He is hit by one of the soldiers sending which him backwards.
Beast Boy throws a table at a group of soldiers. Undeterred, one of the soldiers throw a grenade at Beast Boy. Beast Boy shifts his position. When the grenade explodes, Beast Boy is sent flying to the next room.
"Azerath Metrion Zinthos!" A soldier is hit by a television. Another soldier, seeing that his gun has been destroyed, takes out an energy sword. Raven gasp. He gets close to Raven and starts swinging. Raven uses her powers to avoid getting hurt.
A group of soldiers surround Starfire. Starfire fires as many starbolts to clear a path. Starfire uses her eye lasers to send roof collapsing on the rest.
Cyborg kicks a soldier's gun away. He kicks him again damaging his helmet. Another soldier throws a disc at Cyborg shocking him. "Ahhhhhhhh. Why...you...little..." The soldier prepares to fire at the weakened Cyborg.
"Oh no you don't!" Robin sends a birdorang at the soldier. The birdorang slices the soldier's gun. The birdorang is then lodged into the soldier's arm.
A soldier kicks Beast Boy. Beast Boy changes into a gorilla. "ROOOOOAAAAAAR!" The soldier steps back a little. Beast Boy punches him through the window.
Blackfire uses her eye lasers to slice a soldier arm off. The soldier screams as blood is sprayed everywhere. Blackfire gets close and kicks him back.
Raven continues to retreat as the sword-wielding soldier continues his advances.
Speedy sees a number of soldiers approach Raven from behind. Speedy aims his arrows and fires, taking them out. Speedy aims another arrow at the sword-wielding soldier and a soldier behind him tries to bash him with his gun. Speedy spins around and uses his bow as a shield. Speedy drops and rolls on his back, kicking the soldier away. He aims and fires at the soldier.
"EEEEEEEKKKKK!" Starfire is ensnared in a net.
"Starfire!" Robin rushes to save Starfire when a soldier side kicks Robin into a wall.
Cyborg, still recovering from the shock the soldiers gave him aimed his sonic cannon at the soldier, only to find that his sonic cannon has been damaged and cannot fire.
Raven bashes a number of items at the sword-wielding soldier. Raven looks up to see the departing soldiers.
"Get her out! We'll get the other one later!" A number of soldiers pick up Starfire and jump out of the tower. The men land on a ship. The ship speeds away.
"Starfire!" Robin approaches the edge of the tower before stopping.
"No! NOOO!" Cyborg bashes the wall.
"Star!" Beast Boy throws a table out of the window.
Blackfire continues to bash a soldier. "Why you little FUCK!" As the soldier's helmet shatters.
"No please, NOOOO!" The soldier struggles.
Blackfire fires her starbolts at the soldier. The soldier's head explodes; sending pieces of bone fragments, brain matter, and blood everywhere.
Robin rushes Blackfire. He grabs and shakes her. "HEY! We do NOT need any unnecessary killings here!"
"Unnecessary? If you haven't noticed, they took Starfire!" Blackfire frowns.
"And it's all because of you that she is in trouble!" Raven gets close to Blackfire.
"Please don't start that again!" Blackfire grinds her teeth.
"Everyone please calm down! This is NOT helping us get Starfire back!" Speedy interjects into the conversations.
"Yes. None of this is helping!" Cyborg joins the group.
"But what can we do?" Beast Boy has a depressed look on his face.
"We have to follow them! We need to get Starfire back!" Robin paces off.
Blackfire stops Robin. "And how are we going to do that? Fly a ship there? If you haven't forgotten, those are three BATTLESHIPS we are talking about here. I don't care how good you are at flying, you will NEVER make it!"
Robin narrows his eyes. "Then what do you propose?"
Blackfire thinks a little. "We do need to get on his ship if we even have a chance to save Starfire. Flying straight there like an idiot isn't going to accomplish that!"
Beast Boy approaches the corpse. "Whoa. So this is a real dead body." Beast Boy kicks the corpse.
A device falls off the soldier's belt.
Blackfire picks up the device. A smile forms. "I think I found a way on his ship."
~Anterian Ship~
"Apologizes sire. We have failed to bring back Blackfire." The commanding officer stands ready as Prince Shalton approaches.
Shalton punches the commanding officer. "You disappoint me! You're supposed to be the best, and you still fail?"
The commanding officer gets up from his position. "But we did bring back Starfire sire! Here she is!"
Starfire is bound in a net and is brought in front of Shalton.
"Well, at least it wasn't a complete failure." Shalton looks at the princess. "So, this is Starfire of Tamaran."
Starfire looks up. "Please stop this madness! What you are doing is wrong!"
Shalton shakes his head. "Such a naïve little girl." Shalton takes out a stick. "Lets see how much pain this little thing could take." A sadistic smile appears on Shalton's face.
"No, no, NOOOOOOOO!" Starfire cowers in fear.
-------End of Chapter 7
Ohhhhhh. It's getting hot now! More ways then one I might add. This is also another long chapter (long in my book at least). I don't think the latter chapters will be this long. Heck, I didn't even think this one would be this long too (I originally didn't plan Speedy and Robin's training session, and the subsequent talk about Slade). But, I still needed something before Blackfire and Robin...getting it on! Which as you can see...nothing TOO explicit. There not allowed at fanfiction.net anyways even if I wanted to go that far.
Oh, and given that the next new episodes of Teen Titans have been delayed...I do run the risk of finishing this story first before Part 2 of "Two Birds..." is done. Disappointing.
So, Speedy knows Robin and Blackfire's secret. And now, Starfire is captured by the Anterians. What will the Teen Titans do?
Until next time...later!