sorry i haven't updated in a lil bit, but i think you'll like this chapter! it's got a lot of romance! a lot of anger! and..at least I think, a lot of humor! and i'll try and get the next chapter up as soon as possible! i'm on summer vacation now (WOOT!) so there's NO excuse as to why i shouldn't update as soon so if i dont and your mad, yell at me! i mean it! e-mail me and yell at me! then we'll get to find out if i work well under pressure, lol.

diclaimer: have i had on of these yet? i can't remember. ah, well i don't own TT!

Kori woke up on an unfamiliar surface in the middle of the night, 'This does not feel like my bed,' she thought to herself and soon realized that she was not alone on what she had discovered was her couch. Her eyes went wide when the presence started to move behind her. She was too scared to look behind to see who was so snuggled up against her. The person grumbled and nuzzled the crook of her neck which Kori tried, but failed to conceal her giggles. She squirmed at the tickling pleasures on her neck which caused the person to wake up just when Kori turned enough to see who.

"Ah!"

"Ah!" Kori rolled off the couch in shock and hit the floor with and, "Oof!" In a second she bolted up, "What are you doing here!"

Dick looked past her in his own little world and he said, "I have no idea," at the same time they both looked at each other's appearance and they let out a breath of relief to fine they were fully clothed, "Okay, next time I'll be coming over much earlier."

"You said you'd be coming over again?" Kori asked rudely to cover up her embarrassed feelings. She thought to herself, 'is it so wrong how nice the thought was of how well we fitted together?'

Dick scowled as he got up, "Huh, your right. I really don't know why I came over in the first place! Biggest waste of my time ever!" He then proceeded to walk to the door. Kori got up and followed.

"Likewise!" Dick, who had just opened the door, swung around.

"Oh yah? I guarantee it was much more of waste to me!"

"Ha! Fat chance!"

"Oh I think I'm right!"

"Oh yah!"

"Yah!"

"Yah!"

"Yah!" With each 'yah' they kept inching towards one another until their lips were practically brushing. They both blushed but didn't pull away; they just…stared at each other, not sure of what to say. Dick awkwardly began," Um…"but his mistake caused whatever distance there had been to shrink just a little, igniting a shock of electricity through both of them. This time Kori made the mistake of licking her lips, causing…more contact. Dick shuddered. He was then surprised when Kori moved ever so slightly forward in a teasing kiss, if you could call it that. It was more of a teeny-tiny peck which he instinctively responded to by kissing her back the same way. Their eyes were still locked and Kori moved forward again, but skipped an actual peck and just gave a kiss…which Dick returned. Now Kori kissed him fervently and he didn't hesitate to return it with full force. Kori shivered when his hands snaked around her waist. She wrapped an arm around his while the other ran through his hair and pulled him closer. She heard Dick growl as he lifted her up to his and she promptly wrapped her arms around his neck.

Such a shame that this was interrupted by a large crash coming from the laboratory. They broke away instantly, gasping for air just staring at each for a moment in shock when another noise came. Their heads snapped down the hall to the source of the sound and Dick got in front of Kori as they walked down the hall huddled closely together. Dick opened the door to find it…empty.

"What the…?" he trailed off in confusion.

"Deathstroke," Kori's voice was cold. He looked at her with pity and sadness.

"He's the one who—

"Yes," she turned away and then asked in confusion, "Where is Koma?"

"…um…?" Dick wasn't sure WHY she was asking HIM. They left the room and Kori went to a door which he assumed was Koma's. She opened it and peaked in and shut it. She then turned and walked into the kitchen.

"There is a message!" she exclaimed and she pushed the button.

"Hey Kor-Kor," Koma's voice sounded, "My shift ran late, it was real busy tonight. The house was too far for me to drive home this late so I'm staying at my friend's. If you can't find a ride to school tomorrow there's money above the refrigerator for a cab."

"Huh, that is odd."

"What?" Dick asked.

"It is just that, her manager knows what has happened and has made sure not to hold her past 11:00. why would he start now?"

"Don't ask me," Dick shrugged. She scowled at him a little before turning down the hall to her room.

"You may sleep on the couch if you wish it."

"Is this your way of ensuring your ride to school?" Dick asked with his eyebrow arched.

"Oh yes Dick," Kori began sarcastically, "I want to keep you here! It has been my dream to straddle you on the back of a motor cycle."

Dick smirked, "Get in line."

Kori huffed at his big ego and walked into her room.

Now, why don't we see what had really happened to Koma, shall we?

Koma had just gotten off work at five to eleven and took out her cell to call Kori and let her know she was on her way home, like she always did even if Kori was asleep by then. She was about to press 'send' when a noise right behind startled her. She whipped around and saw a tall shadowed figure.

"Hello Miss. Anders, how are you?" that voice sounded familiar but the figure stepped into the light and she gasped.

"Deathstroke! What do you want! Stay away from me, you've ruined enough!"

"Ah yes, your sweet Galfor. I am terribly sorry for that. My minions are so advanced that they can be rather…independent."

"You killed Galfor all the same you monster!"

"I killed no one, it was my minions. They are awfully fast and by the time I had gotten there, there was nothing that could've been done."

Koma peered at him, "Ok, let's say I believe you. What did you want with Galfor in the first place!"

Deathstroke feigned surprise, "You mean, you don't know?"

"What?"

"I thought Kori would've told you. From my research she was working excessively with Galfor on the project."

"Project? What project?"

"Why, they were working on better law enforcement weapons. Much more safe and effective."

"Why wouldn't she tell me…?" Koma wondered and then glared, "Well this shouldn't surprise me. Galfor shared everything with her!"

"Yes, including the will."

"What do you mean? Everything is me and hers!"

"Not the money. That's for Kori, for college. And all of his research funding is for her as well."

"But, what do I get! Her!"

"It's such a shame isn't it? Galfor always favored Kori. She was smart, pretty, kind. Her gave her pet names, sweetheart, princess, Bungorf…Starfire."

Koma gasped, "Kori…she's, star….Starfire! But! Why wouldn't she tell me!"

"Because that would've told you about the project."

Koma's eyes flared, "That little brat! I've done everything for her! I had to quit school! I had to get two jobs to support us! I lost my social life! And look what she gets! Money for college! Libratory funding! She can't get a job because she has to study. Bull! She's out FLYING! Having the time of her life!"

"yes it's very unfair. But, I have an offer for you. Help me and I can give you money for college. I've checked your records, you're very smart. You can quit your jobs and go have fun."

"But what do I have to do?"

"You have to find the formula for the Starbolts."

"But…she won't tell me! she would never!"

"don't worry, I'll get a sample of it. I wouldn't know how to separate out all the chemicals, but you would! You wanted to be a scientist as well didn't you? You were in the highest programs in college, weren't you?"

"Yes…"

"Then it shouldn't be a problem. I'll buy you everything you need to do it and in return I'll pay for you entire college funding!"

Koma smiled maliciously, "Deal!" they shook hands and she thought, 'Kor-Kor, you are going to pay!'

(a week later)

"Starfire! Behind you!" Starfire shot a Starbolt at one of Deathstroke's Minions and the blew to smithereens.

"Many thanks Robin!"

Robin flicked out a birdarang and threw it and it hit several before returning to him, "No prob, Star!"

They battled for a little bit longer before Deathstroke emerged and he and Robin battled. Then Deathstroke tripped Robin with his Bo Staff and jumped up and launched himself at Starfire. She gasped but quickly shot a Starbolt. Out of nowhere he pulled out a rubber bag and caught the Starbolt and he tumbled down and absorbed the hit as he ran off. Robin and Starfire stared in confusion.

"Uh, that was odd."

"Indeed…"

"All right now little missy, tell me what's going on," Vic asked from underneath the car. Kori snapped out of her daze and looked down at the only other person in the garage.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, what's going on? You seem to be a bit out of it, you know? The way Dick gets sometimes."

The mention of the name 'Dick' made Kori's cheeks redden, "Well friend Victor do you not think it normal to be 'out of it' under my circumstances?" she asked icily.

"Ok, ok! Didn't mean to offend!"

Kori sighed and leaned against the wall, "I know. It is just…I have a lot on my mind is all, may we leave it at that?"

"Sure thing, Kor."

"Tha—

Kori was cut off by a flock of birds flying into the garage and. Kori and Vic screamed and he came out from under the car and they tried to get away. Then they saw standing in the garage opening with his arms up in the air yelling, "Yes! My winged friends! You shall be safe here! Nest! Perch! You won't have to worry about your homes being cut down here!" Gar yelled.

Dick braked his motorcycle with a loud screech and stared at the unbelievably sight before him. he jumped off and ran over to Gar, "Gar! What are you nuts! Get them outta here before I go Garfield Hunting!"

Gar dropped his hands and turned and faced the birds board and then whistled loudly. The sound of birds stopped and they all perched, "Okay guys, place ain't up for rent, I'll keep ya posted," he jerked his head and they all flew out and into the sky. The three just stared at him as he walked in and plopped down on the couch Victor put out in the large garage. Vic stood.

"Man what is wrong with you! How many times have I told you! I don't house bunnies, lizards, dogs, cats, HORSES, and birds!"

"But their homes were being cut down!"

"I don't care! This ain't a tree house for rats with wings!"

"They aren't rats with wings! They are magnificent creatures!"

Dick stared at Gar, "They're just birds…"

Gar snapped his head at Dick which made him jumped. Gar got up in his face, his left eye was twitching. Dick's sweat dropped, "JUST BIRDS!"

Rachel just walked outta nowhere and went inside the garage reading her book, "Yes, just birds."

That kept Garfield quiet, since he never wanted to even try to win with Rachel.

"Garfield, a little warning would be most appreciated next time, "Kori asked quietly as she sat on the couch as well.

"Alright, now that that's over," Vic started, "What do ya'll wanna do tonight?"

"Well I know something we could do!"

"We're not going to free all the animals in the zoo Gar," Rachel said.

Gar scowled, "Not that. I'm thinking we head out to the lake! We haven't gone swimming there in a while! It'll be fun, what do you say!"

"Gar it's too far away, and we'd all have to go home and get our—

Dick was cut off, "Dude! Since when do we need swim suits! Why can't we just go swimming in our underwear? Girls, you've got modest underclothes right?" the girls nodded, "Well then c'mon! it'll be fun!"

And so they all agreed.

i want you all to know what fun i shall have with the next chapter! angsty and lotsa romance! and for those who have been asking about when the other characters will join. well as you can see i'm telling you their talents. vic is all techno and gar is well...yah. lol and for rachel, i have something funny planned! don't worry they WILL have fighting action! i know that much. and notice how i always say Rachel is reading...

anyways! please R&R! cuz when i get an e-mail about my story with your ideas on it i get inspried! and thankies all for the many reviews that i've gotten from just TWO chapters! thankies so much! love ya!