moezy-chan: You bet he's better. Just read and see what happens next!

Calamite: This may be just me, but I get the feeling you don't like cliffies.

TitansFan: Yup Himora's gone, that's a shame. I saw your review for Sushicha's "Ex-Boyfried". Are you series about that kid spelling gheto, get-to or somthin like that? Wow, just wow.

robin and star fan: Calm yourself, lol. You have nothing to worry about the next chapter is here.

SweetPrincess: Thanks, I think I've got it now. I totally understand about school. I'm graduating this May and all these past months it's been like "I don't want to preassure you son, but if you fail alot of people will be very disapointed." No preasure huh? Happy to hear you still like my story.

Ldy-FloR: Glad you like it!

Jadedea: That's right they still have a little ways to go. Read and find out what happens.

Angel-Star727: I agree cliffies are a bad thing. Unless I GIVE EM' MUA HA HA HA! Whoa! Don't know where that came from.

gladdecease: Well I'm glad to hear people make mistakes. And I thought I was the only one. LOL. I'm so glad you like it so far.

Thanks alot for all of the reivews, and now without further procrastination;


Chapter Nine

Her own Master

Behind Starfire stood a guard who had just stunned her. Robin blindly reached for his belt but he too saw a flash and then he was out. The Magistrate watched them leave with a disappointed glance. Outside the capture shuttles had trapped Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy in a large energy net and disabled their ships utterly.

"That's it then," said Beast Boy. "Jig's up." Within moments they were pulled into the flagship's hangar and forced out of their cockpits. Cuffed and powers nullified, the other three Titans were lead down a hallway towards the detention hall. They were shoved into a cell similar to the one Robin and Starfire shared and the force field came up. Their cuffs unclamped themselves and fell to the ground, Raven gave it a try but found her powers were still useless.

"Now what," asked Cyborg.

"Now we wait," replied Raven. Beast Boy began pacing around in a panicky fashion.

"Yeah? Wait for what? Where's Robin and Star? What's happened to our ship? And why are we headed back to Earth?" They all glanced outside of their window and saw a small dot in the distance growing larger. Raven shook her head, unable to answer any of Beast Boy's questions. Just then they turned when the sound of their door opening caught their attention. Once the way was cleared Robin and Starfire were thrown inside and landed in a crumpled heap. Wasting no time Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy ran over to help them up and leaned them against the wall. Robin swallowed and bobbed his head about.

"Robin?" Cyborg looked him over for injuries.

"I'm okay…….ish," said their leader with strain. Starfire picked herself up and rubbed her head.

"What's happened to you," asked Raven toward both of them.

"I have remembered much," said Starfire.

"And I just survived the deadliest virus in all of existence," added Robin. Raven and Beast Boy glanced at each other. "Thanks to Starfire." Starfire however only lowered her head.

"It is 'thanks to Starfire' that you were endangered by that terrible thing in the first place."
"Star we've…..been through this." Robin was apparently still getting over the effects of the harvesters. "It was never your fault and I don't want to hear you blame yourself anymore." He beckoned her to understand with his gaze and looked up at Cyborg.

"Not that I'm glad to see you guys, but what are doing here?" Cyborg rubbed the back of his neck.

"We uhh, we came to save you."

"Really….nice job," quipped Robin. Beast Boy let out a tired breath.

"So, what's going to happen to us now," he asked Starfire. She shrugged her shoulders.

"We will be executed, I am sorry."

"There's no time for apologies Star," said Raven. "Do you know why we're heading back to Earth?" Starfire shook her head. "Well there has to be some reason, they wouldn't go to all the trouble of capturing you and then coming back just for kicks."

"I am sorry, I do not know."

"S'alright Star. We'll figure it out," comforted Cyborg. Starfire meanwhile was looking at Robin as though he had just come back from the dead.

"Star, are you alright?" She wiped away her eyes and sniffled loudly. She mouthed wordlessly for a moment trying to find the right words while the other three were present. Raven noted Starfire's awkward feelings and motioned for her, Cyborg, and Beast Boy to walk back over to the window. Robin placed a hand on her shoulder then moved it up the side of her neck until he cupped her soft cheek in his hand. "What's the matter Star?"

"I thought I had lost you," she said in a shaky voice. She had never felt such fear for someone else as she did while Robin was three inches away from death. "For a moment I was afraid you had received the anti-virus too late, and that I had failed you, and Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy." Robin put on a small smile shook his head.

"I'm not completely thinking clearly yet, but until we get another chance to talk I will say this; we are all very proud of you and very honored to have you with us. No one's failed anyone." He rubbed his eyes trying to remove some lingering fatigue. Starfire wanted to continue but was interrupted when their cell was opened yet again. A Psion council member stood in the doorway between two guards.

"You all must come with me, now." With a helping hand from Starfire Robin stood up and the five of them slowly walked out of their cell at which time they were cuffed and secured like before.

After being led down a maze of passageways they were brought to a large circular room meant for meetings and/or ceremonies. They stood in the middle of the room while dozens of Psions sat above them, some chattering in a soft and eerie whisper to one another. As they stood waiting to hear what would happen to them the council member that led them out walked up to them.

"Before the Imperial Magistrate delivers a verdict would you like to beg for your lives? It sometimes helps but not often."

"I'd like to leave now," said Beast Boy. The room quieted as the Magistrate entered and sat larger seat amongst the others.

"You have all been brought before this council for the following crimes against the Psion race. Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy; for approaching and attacking a Psion vessel without provocation. Robin; for keeping Psion property from returning to their rightful hands." Robin gritted his teeth. "Koriand'r; for numerous counts of sedition, collaborating in treasonous affairs, and direct affronts against thy noble rulers. The Teen Titans; for acts of war against the Psion people." The Titans glanced around at each other. "The council of the Psions finds you guilty, do you know what the sentence is for such heinous transgressions?"

"Hefty fine," asked Cyborg sheepishly. The Magistrate snapped his fingers and the floor in front of them opened up to reveal a pit, at its bottom was a pool of electric blue liquid. Cyborg glanced down at the pit and sweat dropped. "You know, a majority of pool owners use was too much chlorine."

"Enough!" The Magistrate's voice rang through the large room. "Though I must congratulate the lot of you. In all the eons of our existence, no enemy has ever resisted our might. We therefore wish to recognize you for being the first and intend to make sure you are the last."

"What no trophy," Robin muttered under his breath.

"Before you die I must not leave you without certain knowledge." Starfire sent a worried glare up at him. He displayed a holographic image of the metal cylinder Starfire had been ordered to test. "Now that I know the virus is a success," he said glancing at Robin. "I will use Earth, and make an example to all other worlds."

"NO!" Shouted Starfire. "Please I will rejoin with you if you promise to spare my friends and their planet!"

"That time has passed my dear, I am sorry but they should have chosen their friends more carefully." Starfire looked around franticly hoping to pull a solution out of thin air. The Psion leader signaled for the execution to get a move on and a guard moved into position. He stood on the other side of the pit and took aim Robin's mid section. As he fired a small stun burst Robin spun around and the blast hit his cuffs instead of his body. The restraints came free and launched them at guard's head. The hall erupted with council members rushing out and guards rushing in. Robin freed his Titan comrades and retrieved his utility belt from the unconscious guard. They ran through a passageway and closed the blast the door just as a host of guards charged after them. Beast Boy panted and rested his hands on his knees.

"Okay…we're free….so now we find that thing and shut it down right?"

"Yes, that is what we must do but it does not just carry the harvesters."

"What do you mean," asked Robin.

"It is equipped with a five second delay which activates upon its arrival onto a planets surface. Once it runs out the device releases a thermo nuclear explosion, it is the resulting radiation that carries and spreads the virus to all parts of the planet."

"Well that's just fine," said Cyborg hitting the wall.

"Well what are we waiting for," asked Raven. They all nodded and took off down the halls. They turned a corner and stopped when a figure blocked their way. He removed his cape to show he was adorned with a red tunic.

"Great, who's this guy," asked Robin.

"He is Nacro, a devout servant to the Psions," replied Starfire. They all stood in ready positions as Nacro moved closer.

"Hang on, Rob you and Star find that bomb and shut it down. We'll take care of nacho over here," said Cyborg.

"Are you sure," asked Robin arching an eyebrow.

"Dude, we've so got this." Robin nodded to Starfire and they took off down another pathway. The other remaining Titans faced him one more second before letting out loud battle cries and charging forward.


ELSEWERE IN THE SHIP…………………………

Robin and Starfire ran past a wall screen and Starfire doubled back over to it. "What are you doing?"

"We can find it faster if we get the ship's computer to locate it for us." A cross section layout of the ship zoomed in on a certain room and a dot appeared inside. "There."

"Alright let's go," said Robin. They quickly made their way down the seemingly endless corridors, ducking back every now and then so as not to be seen by passing guards. Finally they reached the room they were searching for. They burst through the door and Robin pitched two freeze disks at the only guards standing near the device. While Robin dragged them away Starfire stood before the bomb. She thought for a moment then pressed a few pictures on the panel. Within seconds it opened up revealing a vast array of circuitry and tubing.

"Alright, I believe all we have to do is"- She heard a choking sound behind her. She turned saw the Magistrate standing behind Robin, the palm of his hand at the back of Robin's head. Robin eyes were shut tight from the pain. He stopped and Robin fell to the ground. Unable to make a sound Starfire began to back up as he approached her. He moved past the device and tapped a single a button to close it back up. As he passed by a counsel he pushed a series of buttons and transported the device to another part of the ship.

"This is all very disconcerting Koriand'r."

"I will not allow you to murder an entire race of innocents."

"There are no innocents, there never were and there never will be." Starfire charged up her fists and floated a few feet off the ground. He softly chuckled. "You have tried to defeat me once Koriand'r; tried and failed miserably."

"Things have changed," replied Starfire coldly. "I have changed!" She flew forward in an attempt to ram him. He quickly held out his hand and with a powerful blast from his palm sent her flying back against the wall. She moaned form the coursing pain and took flight once again. He fired a barrage of starbolts down on the malicious alien. He held up his hand and blocked what he could. She flew in low and caught him in the leg. As he fell Starfire nailed him with starbolt after starbolt each landing its target with dead accuracy.

"ARRRRGGGGG!" He jumped up and grabbed her by the arm pulling her down and slamming into the floor. He then picked her up and pounded her relentlessly against the wall. She saw herself swiftly flying back into the wall and as he shoved her forward she jumped, ran up the wall and flipped over him. This time it was her turn to attack; she grabbed his shoulders and pitched him clear across the room.


AT THAT MOMENT………………..

Raven staggered backward from holding up a shield against Nacro's electric attacks. Steady streams of sweat ran down the side of her head as he bore down on her. Just as a triumphant grin found its way to his face a blue sonic blast wiped it right off. Beast Boy morphed into a tiger and circled around the recovered alien. Cyborg made sure Raven was okay before joining his tiger friend in a double team attack. Beast Boy leapt up and scarred him in the back while Cyborg picked him up over his head and threw him into Raven's awaiting portal of black energy. He disappeared and Beast Boy gave Raven an awed look.

"Duuude! Where did you send him?"

"You don't wanna know."

"Alright yall, let's find Robin and Star!"


BACK WITH STAR………………

While the battle continued between Starfire and the Magistrate Robin put a hand to his temple and groaned as he came to. He opened his eyes and blinked a couple of times. Starfire meanwhile was having a difficult time dealing with her former master. He just sent another powerful blast from his hand forcing her to instinctively shield her face. Just as she looked away she flew backwards and painfully slid across the floor.

"This can't go on forever," said the Magistrate.

"Then I shall end it!" As he drew closer she hit in the chest with a starbolt and he slid back a good distance away from her.

"It is I who shall end this conflict. Poor Koriand'r, you were always bewildered by the inability to see." He pushed a device on his arm and he faded away until he was completely invisible. Starfire gasped to herself and began looking around the room hoping to find some hint of his presence. As she darted her gaze around aimlessly an unseen force whapped her hard in the back making her stumble forward. She put a hand to where it hurt and scanned the room once more.

"Ohhh, I wish Robin was in a condition to help." She then remembered something. 'You're eyes can play tricks on you, you shouldn't rely on them so much.' Robin's words echoed throughout her mind as she went over her past training. Figuring it was her only chance she closed her eyes and relaxed her breathing. She began to feel her heart pumping blood throughout her body and she became aware of a faint image. It floated around her trying to stay behind her. Now in a very calm state she felt something move through the air behind her. Starfire's eyes snapped open; she spun around and shot a single starbolt at her invisible attacker. She heard a small yelp and saw the Magistrate's form begin to come back into view. He looked down at his broken cloaking device and tore it from his wrist making come back into view completely.

"Impressive."

"I have learned much from my friends," said Starfire defiantly. He shot a blast from is hand and Starfire flew up into the darkened ceiling. He gazed up after her and paced around the room. Still looking upward he shifted his eyes from one angle to another.

"Koriand'rrrrrr, where might you be hiding?" He stopped in place and looked in various parts of the overshadowing ceiling. He then heard a faint 'HA!' and before he could react Starfire came down on him. With her hands laced together in a tight ball she dived in and pounded him straight down into the ground. She landed a few feet away and panted form the amount of effort needed for such an attack. Starfire had moved to go check on Robin when her enemy was back up and the palm of his hand in her face. The light extended from him like a double helix and seemed to drill into her forehead. Her mouth flew open though no words came out and she collapsed to her knees. With the agony coursing through her Starfire saw the Magistrate's evil red eyes narrow in pleasure.

"There will be none who dare oppose us. The device will be mass-produced. We shall be a blight across the universe and everything we touch shall wither and die. As you and your friends shall here and now!" Starfire's eyes began to roll in the back of her head and she knew the end was near.

"AAARRGGGHH!" Robin stormed up and with Himora's katana made an accurate cut to slice off the Magistrate's hand. He shrieked in an unearthly manner and clambered back against the wall. Robin pointed the sharp point at him and knelt down next to Star. "Let's see how you do without that neat hand trick." The Magistrate cradled his new stub then taped a device at his side and in a flash he was gone. Robin motioned forward but stopped and turned back to Starfire. He held her up and lightly shook her. "Starfire? Starfire! STARFIRE SAY SOMETHING!" Her head simply lay limp. Beginning to panic he wiped his face from sweat.

"ROBIN!" He looked up and saw Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy coming in. "What happened?"

"No time for that we have to get her out of her now!"

"But what about the bomb," reminded Raven. Robin bit his lip and though for a moment. He opened his mouth to say something but was stopped by movement from the one in his arms. Starfire limply pointed at the counsel the Magistrate had used. Robin carried her over to it and awaited her next wish. She blindly held out her hand and Robin got the message; he took it and led it over the series of buttons. She felt around and pushed three specific buttons. After that her arm went completely limp as her strength left her.

"What did she do," asked Raven. Robin looked over the display and a smile spread across his face.

"Something very cool, and kinda funny. Come one we have to get out of here!" They ran out but Beast Boy hung back to read the display himself. He soon shared Robin's expression.

"Hey, that is funny!"

"COME ON!" Raven grabbed him by the collar and pulled him out. They stopped in the halls to hear the sounds of alarms going off.

"How are we getting' out of here, T-Ship's no good." Exclaimed Cyborg.

"Hey I've got an idea," shouted Beast Boy. "Let's highjack a couple of those attackers."

"I don't know," said Raven skeptically.

"It's our only shot. Let's do it, "said Robin. They made their way into the shuttle bay. They saw hundreds of the attack flyers stored along the walls and in rows on the floor. They ran over to the first two they saw. They were built for two and with the pilot being in the front. "Cyborg your with us, your driving." Cyborg rubbed his hands together and jumped into the front seat. Raven hopped into the front seat of the other one while Beast Boy climbed in behind her. Their clear hatches slowly came down and closed with a snap. Inside Raven attached a comm. link to her ear.

"Cyborg, can you hear me?"

"Loud and clear Rae." Raven nodded.

"Raven," came Beast Boy.

"What?"

"Can I, drive?" Raven turned and gave him a funny look.

"No, I never get to drive." She flipped on the thrusters and the ships landed sled retracted. The two ships hovered in place and turned to the bay doors. "Beast Boy get ready to fire the ship's disrupter."

"Yo Raven," came Cyborg's voice. She put a hand to her ear.

"What?"

"We can't get out that way, they've sealed up the bay doors."

"Well that just leaves only one other way to go." She glanced over at Cyborg and he let out a series of chuckles. They steered the ships around and faced the doorway through which they came in. "Ready?"

"Ready Freddy!"

"Fire!" The tow ships blasted away the door and sent a number of oncoming guards flying backwards. They flew forward out of the shuttle bay and began zooming through the bowels of ship. As they went they scratched against the narrow walls and sometimes rammed through an unsuspecting guard or two. Robin cradled Starfire close and watched with wide eyes as Cyborg piloted through the maze like vessel.

"Keep your eyes on the road!"

"Aww what road," shouted back Cyborg. "WHOAAA MOMMA! We're keep'n these Rob!" He sped up and made a sharp turn around a close corner. Raven had a hard time keeping up with their gas pedal happy comrade but stayed with them all the way. They blasted into the large circular room and busted their way out through the large window in the ceiling.

From his own window the Magistrate watched them leave his ship. A limping guard hobbled into the room. "My Lord, they have escaped."

"Let them. They will soon have nowhere to escape to. Transport." He ordered into a wall comm. They transported the device but instead of it landing on Earth's surface it ended up right behind the Magistrate. He heard it transport into his room and he turned swiftly. He should have know, Starfire had changed the transport coordinates. It gave off a charging noise and lit up in an array of colors. He could only stare at the device for the longest five seconds he had ever known before he saw only a very bright light. Far behind the Titans the Psion flagship easily disintegrated in a blue shockwave. Unscathed the Titans prepared for re-entry and headed back home.


Think that's the end? WELL ITS NOT! Sorry. Nope, there's still one chapter left. Just a little thing to wrap it all up and pick up where the TV series started. I'll get the last one ASAP. Laters!