Gravis: That was a hell of a lot more reviews then I got the first time I posted this story, so keep them coming (not trying to be greedy). Now I guess I've got to finish it. So here it goes. I wanted to say one more thing … the Titan's story goes much deeper than I ever thought … much deeper. I thought it was an original kid's show, something conjured up from the depths of Cartoon Network's development team. It turns out there is a complete comic book series behind it. I must say the stuff I found out is damn interesting … and all because I couldn't spell Tamaran. I guess its just another example of the weird shit going on behind our backs. Just search for "Teen Titans" in Google, the first couple result should refer to sites about the old comic books.

Chapter 3: Very Furry Décor

Robin and Starfire quickly stepped in out of the cold after seeing their three friends fly off towards the snowy horizon. They walked in a strange awkward silence down the winding steps of Titan's Tower. Neither of them had been alone with any of the other Titans for periods longer than a few days and the prospect of a whole fortnight together, alone, in the large tower, seemed strange and unfamiliar. Starfire finally broke the silence as they reached the entrance to the main living room and kitchen.

"I wish to learn more of the Earth custom 'Christmas'. From the books that I have read it has something to do with a baby being born in a barn and three Kings bringing the baby gifts of crushed roots and rare minerals." Robin couldn't help but to let out a short snort as he heard Starfire's crude but accurate description of the birth of Christ.

"Well if you subscribe to Christianity, then yes, that is what it's about. But Christmas has become more of a holiday for all peoples, of any religion or racial background, to celebrate peace and love on Earth. People usually celebrate Christmas by giving each other gifts and decorating their homes."

"Oh it sounds like the great festival of Gloglome on Tamaran!" Starfire giggled, clapping her hands together and closing her eyes in delight as she floated down the last few steps into the living room. Robin could not help but to smile at her enthusiasm. "What types of decorative animal skins shall we hang first Robin?"

"Um … Starfire … people usually … hang … where did you get that?" Robin was staring at the large oddly colored animal skin that nowhung over Starfire's arm.

Starfire only smiled wider and replied "I wished to come to Earth prepared to celebrate every Tamaranian festival!" she giggled again and began jetting across the room hanging multicolored furs on all the walls. Robin just stood and smiled watching her zip in and out of the room bringing with her more oddly shaped and colored decorations.

Finally Robin replied "Hey Star, I'm going to the basement to dust off the old Christmas decorations so we can hang them. Uh … Star?" Robin had lost sight of her as she energetically hung her Tamaranian décor.

"Yes Robin?" She was now hanging upside down in front of him, some oddly shaped bells dangling from her arms. Her sudden appearance in front of him caused Robin to nearly jump out of his skin. He merely laughed it off and smiled, telling her again that he was going to the Tower basement to retrieve the Titan's old decorations.

He left the room, leaving Starfire to her frantic decorating. He soon reached the elevator and step inside, still smiling to himself. He stared out at the gray horizon and no longer did he see it as drab and oppressive. The cold whites and grays of winter formed their all-encompassing blanket over the Earth, and to Robin it seemed strangely beautiful. Clang! The elevator bell rang out breaking Robin from his trance. Reluctantly he turned from his newfound appreciation of nature and plunged himself into the dark depths of the Tower basement. He fumble against the wall until he finally came upon the large power switch located near the elevator entrance. He flipped it quickly and peered through the gloom of the basement looking for the box marked "Christmas Decorations". Robin. A whisper of a voice drifted into his head from the darkness.

"Who's there?" Robin called to the darkness. He squinted his eyes in an attempt to peer deeper into the darkness the lights had not banished.

You know who's there Robin, you know who I am … The voice rushed through him like a chilling wind.

"Slade!" Robin cried as he jumped back in a rigid defense stance. "Show yourself!"

Silly Robin, I – "Robin?" The voice was interrupted by the charming melody of a feminine voice. Starfire hovered in the entrance to the staircase directly in front of Robin. Her hands were already glowing with her strange alien power. "Robin I heard you yell … is everything 'OK'?" She continued to hover looking Robin over with a worried expression on her face.

"I … " He couldn't reply. What if she thinks I'm going crazy, Slade is obviously not here. Was it all in my head?

"Robin?" Starfire had moved closer and was now hovering directly in front of Robin.

"I'm fine Star." He gave her a quick smile. "Let's find those decorations." And with that he and Starfire made their way through the labyrinth of storage boxes searching for the box marked "XMAS Decorations". Finally Starfire let out a triumphant squeak lifting a large and dusty box high above her head.

"I have found the decorations of Christmas!" She called out happily and flew to Robin. They managed to fit the large box into the elevator and sat on top of it as it rumbled up the many stories of Titan's Tower. It was getting darker now. The sun was still not visible and the snow was coming down harder then ever. Robin watched the drifting flakes and Starfire who was quietly humming on the opposite side of the box. Maybe this Christmas won't be so bad. Robin thought as he stared out the elevator window. A shiver ran down his spine and a cold hard voice like a hammer on steel rang through him. You will never have a good Christmas Robin. Robin shook his head as the elevator bell rang out signifying they had reached the top floor of the Tower. Keep it together Robin. He thought as he removed the large box of decorations from the elevator. Keep it together.

Gravis: For all my fluff readers I would like to say I'm not going to skip on the fluff (I like fluff, I am a very fluffly man you see) but I have to make it interesting for me to write as well so I introduced a little foreshadowing. Anyway that is chapter three, if you have any suggestions or find a grammatical, style, or factual error please email me.
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