Okay, I had some free time on my hands so I decided to go ahead and see how much of this chapter I could get done. To my surprise I got it completely finished! does the BB victory dance
Chapter 4

Within a matter of minutes screeching tires announced the arrival of the male Titans. Removing his helmet, Robin set it down on the bike seat as he quickly dismounted. He looked over and saw Raven and Starfire standing by the large bay doors of the nearest warehouse.

"My scanners show that the ship should be about a half a mile from our position," Cyborg reported, studying the built-in computer in his right arm.

In hawk form Beast Boy rose high above them, scanning the skies with his superior eyesight. With a screech he plummeted back down towards the ground. Ten feet from the pavement he reverted to his human form, flipped his body, and landed gracefully on the ground.

"It's comin down fast!" He said, pointing out over the water.

A black shape had emerged from the clouds above and was growing larger and larger as it sped toward them. As it got closer the Titans could see the sun glinting off the silver hull of the discus shaped ship. Two rectangular wings jutted out from either side of the spacecraft with a third metallic plate fastening them together from the underside.

"I've never seen that kind of craft before, my computer says that it's registered in the Vegan System," Cyborg reported.

"Star, do you know…? Starfire?" Robin felt his stomach clench. He had never seen his best friend look so frightened. Her glowing orange skin was deathly pale; her face seemed to have no color at all. Her pupils were dilated, terrified fear evident in her eyes. She took a step back; her body shaking and mouth open in a silent, horrified scream.

"N-N-No…no…NO!" Starfire cried, tears forming quickly in her emerald eyes. As they spilled over her cheeks she continued to back away.

"Star, what is it?" Robin moved forward quickly, lightly grasping her arms. It felt as though ice water was rushing through his veins as he stared at her panic stricken face. He wanted to help; no, he needed to help her.

"It-Its…them," Starfire whispered through the constricted sobs at the back of her throat.

Beast Boy let out a yelp and had to leap aside. A manhole had been encased in black energy, lifted out of place, and blasted high into the air. Looking over he saw Raven's eyes glowing dangerously and he could easily read the emotions on her face. She was pissed off.

"Who Starfire? Who are they?" Robin asked, oblivious to the empath's dangerous emotional display. His full attention was on the terrified Tamaranian girl before him.

"Take cover!" Cyborg's voice brought them all back to reality. A loud rumble announced the arrival of the large spacecraft. The only problem was that it was heading straight for them.

"Everybody get down!" Robin yelled, pulling Starfire down. Holding her close to his chest he wrapped his cape around her as much as he could and closed his eyes. Cyborg and Beast Boy hit the ground next to the pair.

"Azarath metrion zinthos," Raven knelt down in front of them and chanted. A dome of black energy surrounded them just as the alien craft was within a few feet of them. The bottom of the ship scraped against the top of Raven's force field. The Azarian let out a cry through her clenched teeth.

"Raven!" Beast Boy and Cyborg yelled over the roar of intergalactic engines. The ship crashed through the side of the warehouse and made a horrible scraping noise as it skidded across the concrete. With a moan the black force field fizzled out and Raven fell sideways. Beast Boy caught her in his arms before she hit the ground.

"Raven, wake up," he pleaded. She moaned again and her deep indigo eyes blinked open.

"I'm all right," she stated sternly, removing herself from the green changeling's arms.

"Everyone okay?" Cyborg asked, standing up and brushing the dust from his mechanical arms.

"Star?" Robin removed the cape from Starfire's body. She had stopped shaking, but her fists were clenched against his chest, the front of his uniform strained within her mammoth grip. His voice seemed to soothe her and she released her hold on him. Not meeting his eyes she sat up, her eyes instead peering into the dark recesses of the partly destroyed warehouse.

"Koriand'r? Koriand'r? Where are you my little bungorf?" Galfore walked down the hallway of the mighty palace looking for his young ward. Having just returned from training under the Warlords of Okaara, the youngest princess was eager to see her family and friends. The moment the ship had landed the little Tamaranian had flown right out of the craft and into the palace.

"I'm getting to old for this," The giant Tamaranian K'norfka sighed. He loved the little princess with all his heart and would do anything for her. But, she was still only seven years old and twice as hyper than any other Tamaranian he had ever known. Her hyperactivity was perhaps Galfore's only complaint about his beloved bungorf. Koriand'r had a heart purer than gold and an innocent, loving demeanor that made it impossible to dislike her. 'A polar opposite of Komand'r,' Galfore thought, thinking of Kori's older sister.

"Daddy? Daddy are you here?" The little girl flew down the hallway towards her parents' chambers. "Mommy?" She had missed her family so much while she had been away. Just the thought of seeing her parents, Komand'r, and her baby brother Ryand'r made her made her squeal with joy. Landing gracefully in front of the huge golden double doors of her parents' chambers Kori began to knock. "Mommy, Daddy, I'm home!" she called happily. There was no response. She knocked again; it was too late in the day for them to still be sleeping.

With a small pout on her face the little princess took off again. Perhaps they were in the great hall, or perhaps in the conference room. That being closer, Koriand'r flew as fast as she could, passing by many of her parents' subjects who quickly bowed as their princess flew overhead. She didn't bother landing as she came to the door of the King's conference room.

"Daddy? Mommy? I'm home!" Kori said, opening the door and flying in. The room was unusually dark. Tamaranians got their energy from the sun and every room of the palace had large windows and skylights to allow the sun's rays to pour in. The bay windows of the conference room were closed and heavy curtains obscured the sunlight. The long skylights in the ceiling had been subjected to the same treatment. A few candles on the chandelier were lit, giving the entire room an eerie glow. Kori shivered, she could already feel her body becoming weaker.

"Koriand'r, what are you doing in here?" Her father's booming voice made her jump. King Myand'r was standing at the head of the long table. Queen Luand'r was sitting down to his left, her lovely face hidden in the shadows. Though his voice was filled with regal power, Kori could tell that her father had been confined to this dark room for quite some time. "We are in the middle of an important meeting, go and wait in you room."

"But daddy…" Kori was crushed. She had just returned home and her father and mother would not even give her as much as a hug.

"Now Koriand'r," her father said in no less than a growl.

"Yes sir," the young princess answered. She looked to the other end of the table to see who was apparently more important than she was. Three dark figures were seated at the other end of the table. They were cloaked in the shadows and she could not make out their features. The candlelight glinted off what seemed to be golden armor. Sighing the princess was about to turn away when one of the figures stood up and moved into the light.

Koriand'r had been correct in thinking it was golden armor. The broad armor was placed over the dark, scaly green skin of a tall creature. The reptile-like stranger stood nearly eight feet tall. A golden cape with a blood red border was fastened around his neck. He stopped right in front of the tiny princess, staring down at her with his beady black eyes. An elaborate helmet adorned his bald head and hinted that he was of high status on his planet. As she looked up at him he gave her a strange smile and she almost yelped in fear. His pure white teeth were razor sharp, giving him a truly evil look.

"Koriand'r sklar," he said in a language she did not understand. "I am pleased to finally be able to meet you. Is it true that you have passed your training with the Warlords of Okaara?" he asked in fluent Tamaranian. His voice was deep and rough making Kori feel very uncomfortable. She tried to speak, but no sound came out. Gulping, she only nodded.

"That is enough," Myand'r said angrily. He stepped between his daughter and the alien visitor. Kori felt arms around her waist and found herself clutched tightly to her mother's chest. Looking up she was surprised and frightened to see the tears in her mother's eyes.

"No harm intended, your highness," the reptilian man smiled, holding up his hands. "We will return soon so that you may uphold your end of this agreement." He signaled to his companions and they exited the room. Before walking out he flashed another pointy smirk at Koriand'r. As the door closed Luand'r fell to her knees, hugging her daughter tightly.

"Mommy, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Koriand'r asked frantically, tears forming in her eyes.

"X'hal forgive me," the queen sobbed.

"Mommy? Daddy, why is mommy crying? Daddy?"

Not much to say, that chapter took a lot out of me. I should have the next chapter done sometime this weekend.