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Now we focus on Starfire and past-Sibuna.

Chapter 18: Peer Pressure (sucks)

Sibuna watched the entrance to his tomb without blinking for quite some time while his mistress slept. She was peaceful and shifted only slightly so she could move closer to him. Sibuna knew he couldn't leave the crypt until the accursed sun went down. He unconsciously began stroking Starfire's hair which caused her to mewl in delight. Soon the shadows began to get larger and fill the hallway to his tomb.

'About time the sun goes down. Better wake her up.'

"Starfire, wake up. Wake up Mistress."

Starfire moaned and wrapped her arms around his torso more. Sibuna smiled and continued to nudge her until she woke up though she still held on to him.

"What is it Sibuna?"

"The Sun went down finally. We can leave now."

Starfire laid back down on his body and looked at him with her emerald eyes.

"But what if I do not wish to go?"

Sibuna looked at her and picked her up bridal style causing her to eep in surprise.

"I'd rather be somewhere else then this dank tomb wouldn't you?"

"Yes I suppose I would."

"Okay then lets go."

Sibuna walked out of the tomb with his precious cargo and took a deep breath. The fresh air was like a fine drug to him and he loved it. His mistress just pulled herself closer to his body and listened to his breathing since his heartbeat was non-existent.

'Even for someone who is dead he is very warm. Im starting to fall asleep again.'

Sibuna walked on, trying his hardest to keep his eyes hidden from everyone. He reached an empty house near the outskirts of the city and kicked open the door. The place was small only a bed for two people but that was he and Starfire were. He laid her down on the bed which caused her to open her eyes and frown. Sibuna smiled an stroked her cheek lovingly.

"Starfire I gotta get some clothes for me. You want some as well? Or are you comfortable with what you have?"

Starfire had to admit she liked the clothes she had but she wasnt going to wear just those.

"I shall accompany you Sibuna. But where will we get the money for new clothes? I do not have any money."

"Don't worry about that. I some stored away. Come on let's go."

"Alright."

The couple walked out of the house and for almost an hour walked through the desert until they came to a half buried statue of a jackal. Sibuna began digging and dug until he pulled out a small brown sack.

"This should be enough, now to cover the rest up."

After his hoard was covered back up they went back to the city. The marketplace even at nighttime was full of life. Sibuna held on to Starfire's hand so as not to lose her but Starfire loved the protection and attention she was given. It made her feel like she did when Robin was with her. She was lost in her thoughts until she heard the sound of Sibuna's asking her something.

"Huh..what?"

"I said do you like this necklace? It matches you eyes."

Starfire's eyes widened at the sight of it. It was a gold plaque with emerald symbols on it. Starfire couldn't understand what the symbols meant but it was beautiful none the less. She took it in her hands and studied it.

"What do the symbols mean Sibuna?"

"They say I'll always be there for you."

Sibuna took the necklace and asked the merchant in the same language the guards Starfire met earlier spoke. The man nodded his head and left only to come back five minutes later with the necklace again. Sibuna payed the man and unclasped the necklace. Starfire lowered her head so he could get it around her neck.

"For you my mistress. Remember what the necklace says always."

Starfire looked at the message on the front and then turned it around only to see another one on the back.

"What does this one say?"

"It says my name, so you know who will be there for you."

Starfire jumped into Sibuna's arms and hugged him. She did not want to leave the safety of his arms but she had to but not before giving her vampire on kiss on the cheek.

"Shall we get new clothes now Sibuna?"

"Yes we shall mistress. Come."

They walked and saw a booth with a woman selling all kinds of clothing of different materials.

"Now let's get something for you first."

Starfire blushed a deep red. No one showered her with this much attention and gifts, not even Robin. She was lead into a building with Sibuna by the sales woman who gave her three dresses to try out first. Starfire didn't like the first as it was too long. The second one caused her to scratch herself since it was so itchy. But the third was perfect. It was made of pure silk and was similar to her normal clothes only it had gold jewelry decorating it. She twirled around to show Sibuna the full view. He seemed to like it and that's all Starfire needed before saying she wanted it. Sibuna called the woman in and said something to her. She nodded and brought in two dresses. One exactly like the one Starfire had on only green and a longer one which looked like an expensive prom dress. Starfire smiled and kissed her vampire again. They walked hand in hand back towards the house and once inside put her new clothes down in a pile and laid down on the bed. Starfire instinctively got closer to Sibuna's body for warmth since the night was cold here in the desert. Sibuna wrapped his arms around her and nuzzled her head. Starfire was awash with feelings and guilt. She felt protected when with Sibuna even though she could protect herself no problem, but not only that she felt loved and deep inside she had a feeling she herself loved the vampire who arms she was in. But then she remembered Raven and she was already a vampire bride to Sibuna in the future. She knew she wouldn't give Sibuna up anytime soon and if Raven had a problem with that then sparks would fly, literally. She took hold of his silky black hair which was longer since he hadn't cut it yet and twirled her fingers in it. He looked so different to her now then he did in the future. Other than the hair his body was flawless, not a scar showed unlike when she saw him without a shirt in the future. His body had scars which showed he was the survivor and veteran of at least a hundred battles but what battles and when they were she would have to find out later, right now she was happy just lying with her vampire and enjoying his company. A little voice in her mind told her to ask him to turn her. She tried shaking it off but the voice kept coming back.

"What's wrong mistress?"

"Huh?"

"Something troubles you I can see it. What's wrong?"

Starfire was silent and she made up her mind, it was now or never.

"Si...sibuna would you...turn me if I asked you?"

Sibuna went silent. He hadn't expected this coming from her yet. He had dreamed of having a bride and now was his chance to have a perfect one in his time to be with him forever.

"Never mind it was foolish of me to ask."

"No it wasn't mistress, I just had to think for a second. Yes I would turn you if you asked."

"...Thank you. Sibuna would you...turn me?"

Sibuna smiled at her innocence. He found it cute and loved her more for it.

"Yes I would my mistress."

Just as Starfire was turning her neck to show him it her communicator rang.

"My friends are calling me. But how? We are in different times unless they are here right now. Hello?"

Robin's voice answered her and she could her Beastboy and Jinx arguing in the background.

"Starfire where are you?"

"I am with Sibuna in a house."

"He's there? Where is the house?"

"Near the edge of the city."

"We coming to get you, stay there."

"Um...okay."

The communicator went dead and several minutes later a knock was heard at the door. Starfire opened it to see Robin, Beastboy, and unfortunately Jinx.

"Starfire we have to hurry, there's a portal opening in two minutes that'll send us to where Cyborg is. It's only gonna stay open for about 30 seconds so we have to get moving if we wanna get out of here."

"Can't I bring Sibuna?"

Robin shook his head. He tried to find a way to explain it to her in a way she'd understand and quickly enough.

"Starfire he can't. If we take him with us then we'll disrupt time more than Control Freak already has. He isn't even supposed to be out of his tomb yet so that threw things out of balance. Look we just can't take him since we already have a Sibuna in the future. Now come on we gotta go."

Starfire was heartbroken she'd have to leave her vampire here in the past. She was about to cry until she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and stared into her vampire's eyes.

"Go mistress, I'll see you in your time remember? Now go, your chances of getting home are getting smaller by the second."

"Thank you Sibuna, I shall see you in my time."

Then the titans left, leaving Sibuna behind. They barely made it to the portal and Starfire stepped through just as it was closing.