Title: In Your Dreams

Author: Blair Lebeau, SocialButterfli

Summary: The memory of her is still clear in his mind. He'll never forget how his heart stopped when she turned her back to him and flew away, never to return. But when they find each other again, will their destined love finally become reality? Or can they only be together in his dreams? RobStar

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans, but if anyone wants to buy it for me, feel free!


Chapter 13

Kendrick pushed Ryand'r onto the ship he had acquired from the Galactic Police, only too glad to help when they heard that the despicable Earthlings had arrested a respectable royal Tamaranean servant, not to mention taking two members of the royal family hostage. The last part had been made up by Kendrick, of course, but who did it hurt? No one worth caring about, in his view.

"I should have realized that the princess would be a threat," he muttered under his breath, furious that he had overlooked her. "No matter. Once I get my hands on her, not only will she no longer be a menace, but if I force her to marry me, I can end the anarchy that has seized Tamaran and rule with the princess as my bride. It's flawless, why didn't I think of it before? With royalty by my side, there's no way the Tamaranean population can reject me as their Grand Emperor."

"You cannot do this," Ryand'r shouted, struggling against the bonds that rendered him helpless. Kendrick turned to him, a sadistic smile adorning his face.

"Oh, and how can I not?" he asked, laughing cruelly. "I can, and I will." He pressed a few of the buttons which started the ship into the air, and headed toward the gigantic T-shaped building on the horizon. Ryand'r felt his eyes begin to water.

"I'm so sorry," he whispered. "Starfire."


Starfire flew as fast as she could, but only partly because she needed to get there quickly. It was mostly because she felt that if she flew faster, she could outrun the tears that were filling her eyes and the pain that was attempting to get a hold on her heart again. She loved Robin, she knew that now, but love couldn't hold her back, she wouldn't let it. She felt unsure when she was around Robin now, wanting to confess her feelings, but there was always something that came between them. With Ryand'r, however, she wasn't unsure at all. She knew that her duty as a sister came before everything, and she had loved her little brother since his birth. She couldn't let him down, even if it meant leaving Robin.

The decision had broken her heart again, because the choice between a familial love and a passionate, destined love is impossible. They are incomparable, being of two different categories of love, and one should never be forced to choose between them. But she had, and it was killing her.

She stopped short when a gigantic Galactic ship came into her line of vision. She gasped quietly as she saw Kendrick behind the wheel and Ryand'r bound next to him. Furious, her clenched fists began to glow with the making of a green star bolt. She was not scared, though inwardly she knew she probably should be.

"Princess!" she heard him call out as the ship approached. "How convenient that we meet you here. We were just coming for you."

"Let Ryand'r go!" she responded, eyes glowing. If she were more perceptive, perhaps she would have noticed that Kendrick shrunk back a little at this display of power.

However, she was too busy looking at Ryand'r, and Kendrick regained his composure quickly.

"If you wish to ensure his safety, I am sure we could make a deal, princess," Kendrick replied. Starfire eyed him warily.

"What is this deal you speak of?" she asked.

"Oh, I have a proposal in mind," he responded, laughing obnoxiously at what he thought was a "witty" play on words. Starfire missed his hidden implication.

"Whatever it is, I shall agree to it," she told him. "As long as you set my brother free."

This is easier than I thought, Kendrick thought to himself, rubbing his hands together greedily. By exploiting her naivete, she and Tamaran will soon be mine.

"I will set your brother free," Kendrick agreed. "So, do we have a deal?"

"Starfire, no!" Ryand'r shouted out, automatically. Kendrick cursed himself for not having gagged his hostage. "Sister, do not, for it is a trick!" Starfire, unfortunately, did not pay attention to her brother's warning. Her mind was stuck on the name he had called her. Starfire.

"Brother . . . you called me . . . Starfire . . ." Before any more words could be exchanged, Kendrick slapped a hand across Ryand'r's mouth.

"Aww, how cute, you were able to have one last moment before your brother dies," Kendrick said. The last part was a lie, of course, but Starfire didn't know that. She gasped.

"No!"

"Then do we have a deal?" Anyone else would have the common sense to ask what the deal was. But Starfire wasn't anyone else. Starfire's heart would always rule over any common sense she had, and so she chose her brother's safety over anything that would happen to her.

Little did she know that what she was doing wouldn't just harm her, it would harm the entire planet of Tamaran.

"Yes," she said, quietly, and Kendrick barked with laughter.

"Now, I will let you do the honors of untying your brother . . ." Starfire wasted no time in flying to her brother. But as soon as she set foot on the ship, Kendrick grabbed her arm and pulled her away from Ryand'r, grinning evilly.

"Let me go, please," she said, looking at his hand gripping her arm tightly, confused. All openings of the ship closed, and the three Tamaraneans were trapped inside unless Kendrick pressed the green release button.

"Now, now, my princess, why ever would I want to do that?"

"We . . . had a deal?" she said in question form, unsure of what was going on.

"Ah, yes, my dear, we do. And what is that deal?" Starfire paused, speechless for a moment.

"You said you would let my brother go. And you are not letting him go."

"Oh, do not worry, I will release him. Once your side of the deal is fulfilled."

"And what is my side of the deal?" she asked. Kendrick's grin widened.

"You shall marry me, and together we will rule the planet of Tamaran as I see fit." Starfire gasped in horror and tried to step back, but his firm grip on her prevented the movement. She was trapped.

"No . . ."

"Oh yes, my beautiful princess, if you want your brother to remain safe, you will marry me. After the wedding, which will take place as soon as possible, I will release him. However, you will be forever mine."

"No! Leave my sister alone!" Ryand'r protested, and in return received a glare from Kendrick.

"My boy, because I am bound by our deal, I cannot harm you, but I guarantee that if you keep up this backtalk I will no longer be able to ensure your safety." Kendrick pushed Starfire down into the seat next to his own and gazed upon his beautiful soon-to-be bride. "What a deal this was," he said, quietly. "Not only do I gain the power over an entire planet, but I also receive a gorgeous princess with whom I can do whatever I want." His eyes traveled over her body hungrily, and both Starfire and Ryand'r found themselves repulsed by his look. A tear rolled down Starfire's cheek.

"You are a horrible glorfork," she whispered, shakily. Upon hearing the terrible Tamaranean curse directed at him, his eyes glinted with malice and he grabbed her roughly.

"You will not call me that," he growled. "Instead, you will be willing and grateful towards me, and never rebellious." Another tear dropped. "Get used to it, my love, for this is your life now."

Starfire looked out of the large glass windows that confined her to the hateful ship. She gazed through blurry eyes at the planet she had learned to call home. All hope was lost. Closing her eyes, she leaned against the glass, trying to pretend that it wasn't happening. As long as her eyes were closed, she didn't have to see Kendrick's leering face or her little brother's hopeless face.

But her eyes snapped open when she heard her name being shouted from below by the one who had hold of her heart.

"Starfire!"


Thanks to all who reminded me what AU is. That makes sense, although now I feel considerably stupid. And now for my results from my little experiment last post (if you have no idea what I'm talking about, then actually bother to read my author's notes):

Most reviewers said poof, although some said proof, which I'm not sure why but I counted it as a poof, and some didn't. Not that I blame them, because I know my author's notes are long and sometimes nonsensical.

But background and explanations for my stories are here too, people, so don't completely disregard me.

Babi3 A: Normally I end my stories at around 15 chapters, but I'm figuring that this, like Hey Jealousy, is going to go a little longer. Maybe 17 chapters, just to tie it off neatly. Not too much longer!

Anyways, so here's your update. It might be a little while before I update again because I'm still working on Chapter 14. Sorry, but for Christmas I got the seventh season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is the final season, and I've been Buffying 24/7 this week and haven't gotten much of anything done. But I only have two more episodes to go and then I'll have nothing to do except update. So I'm working on it, don't worry.

Review!

Blair