A/N: I updated twice in one day, so if it seems like something is missing, you probably missed the last chapter I updated. Make sure to read it. It's VERY vital to this chapter. And it's what you all have been waiting for!
Disclaimer: the Teen Titans are NOT mine! (please, stop reminding me.)
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Two weeks had passed by uneventfully. Word had spread of Moonfire, the offspring of two of the most notorious superheroes around these parts. Moonfire's friends were in awe, and she suddenly found herself thrust into the limelight. People she barely knew and definitely knew she didn't want to associate herself with began calling her and inviting her to parties, outings, sleepovers, and other such girly frills.
Needless to say, Moonfire opted to spend her Saturday with Danny and her friends than prancing around some party where she knew no one.
Her mother watched her social life skyrocket with mild interest, and was very proud of her daughter when she announced she took no interest in becoming another of "them" (the crowd of populars that we all hate).
All while this was happening, Starfire was becoming closer and closer to Nightwing, reliving the thrills of moonlight walks on the beach at the edge of Titans' Island and late-night talks on the roof that they had enjoyed when they were younger. They became much more important to each other than they had ever been.
Crime had been fizzling out into maybe three or four attacks a week, if they were lucky. In the past, they would've be on one or two attacks a day. Nightwing had taken this opportunity to spend more time with his "family". He learned more about Moonfire every day, and spent time with Starfire every night. He enjoyed having a daughter.
Moonfire invited Danny around the tower constantly. The other Titan's noticed, as well. It was only him, never any other of her friends. They all picked up on the teenage crush she had on him.
It was a particular Saturday night that Moonfire had gone to the movies with Danny and a few other friends of hers. It ended up with her coming back, blushing a furious crimson, and a nervous smile on her face.
"Ok, what happened?" Starfire asked as she watched her daughter shimmy quietly into the living room.
"Nothing," she replied angelically, taking a seat on the couch next to Beast Boy, Nightwing, and Cyborg, who were watching TV. More like flipping, really, but Moonfire couldn't complain. She did that often.
"You're blushing. Blushing implies something happened. Were you out with boys?" Nightwing joked, pretending to be a stern father figure.
"No, I just-er-feel like blushing." She paused for a second. "Ok, did that sound as bad to you as it did to me?"
"Yes, now spill," Starfire ordered of her daughter, taking a seat next to her on the couch.
"Well, ok," she yielded to her mother's powers. "My friend's conveniently forgot to tell me that they were all bringing their boyfriends, leaving me and Danny standing there looking like idiots while they all acted cutesy with each other. Well-" Moonfire blushed again and then stopped herself.
"Well what?" The three men asked eagerly, finding themselves enthralled in this teenage girl's story.
"Well, he was holding my hand and he smiled that stupid goofy smile that made me feel all fuzzy inside and then when I flew him home and dropped him off he kissed me and I was all-WHOA! And then he just went inside without saying another word and I don't know if he likes me or was just caught in the heat of the moment!" the confused girl blathered on. Moonfire growled. "Guys suck."
"I know," Beast Boy joked. "We sure do."
Nightwing and Cyborg glared at him. "Speak for yourself!"
"Fine, I will!" Beast Boy retorted. "I'm going to find Raven. She'll appreciate my company."
"She'll appreciate your paws going-" Cyborg started, but was cut off by a girlish shriek.
"EWW! EXCUSE ME, thirteen year-old in the room!" she exclaimed, clapping her hands over her ears.
"It wasn't like I was going to say anything nasty!" Cyborg responded, his eyes shifting about. "What gave you that idea?"
Starfire rolled her eyes. "Some things will never change."
Beast Boy hopped over the back of the couch and walked from the living room. Moonfire sat up and took his spot, allowing Nightwing to shimmy closer to Starfire. She curled up against him and rested her head on his shoulder, watching the television with disinterest.
Cyborg rolled his eyes at the pair, much like Starfire had just a few seconds ago. "You're right. Some things will never change."
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A soft moonlight cast a shine upon the Tamaranian woman's face. Her knees were drawn to her chest, and she seemed deep within her thoughts.
A feeling of nostalgia washed over Nightwing as he watched the once-naïve alien sit curled up on the edge of the roof. It seemed just yesterday they were the young age of seventeen, him sitting here next to her, telling her no one could ever take her place.
And no one ever did.
"Hey," he whispered softly, taking a seat next to the redhead. Slowly, her eyes lifted to his. She was he was clothed in simple black shorts and a dark blue long-sleeved shirt. Starfire was more than pleased to see his eyes were bare; released of their black cloth prison. He sure did have beautiful soft blue eyes, complimented by thin, pale pink lips.
"Thank you," she whispered, reaching up to rest a hand against his cheek. He cupped her neck and gave her a soft, chaste kiss.
"No, thank YOU. I still can't believe I'm a father. And to such a beautiful, intelligent young woman as well. You are the one that gave her to me. And for that I am grateful," Nightwing murmured.
Starfire smiled distantly. "You're welcome. I'm just sorry you couldn't be there to watch her grow. It pains me to think I could've avoided all the heartbreak in my life if I had merely stayed with the Titans."
Nightwing rested his hand softly on top of hers. "It's ok. Better late than never."
"Yes, I am glad I am back," Starfire told him. "I am glad I am here with you once more."
"It's weird…the Titans never knew about what went on between us the moths before you left, so they all think that we're just suddenly in love. I guess they kind of figured something since we told them Moonfire is our daughter, but it's still strange. They don't know what happened between us," Nightwing stated.
Starfire shrugged. "I suppose so."
Nightwing took a deep breath. "I've been thinking of starting a new generation of the Titans. We here aren't getting any younger, and I'm sure Beast Boy and Raven would like to get married and start a family. And Cyborg wants to travel to Steel City to see Bee, and hopefully have a future with her."
"I am sure that is a good idea," Starfire told him supportively. "But what about yourself?"
"Well-" Nightwing hesitated. "-I pictured myself having a future with you and Moonfire. Maybe becoming a businessman like Bruce to support a family."
Starfire watched him inquisitively as he fumbled within the pocket of his shorts.
"Starfire. Kori. I love you. And I have ever since you first stepped foot in this tower. It wasn't just your immense beauty, but your humor, inquisitive nature, and your naivety. I loved absolutely everything about you. I know this is sort of sudden, but-" he produced a black velvet box. "Will you marry me?"
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HAHA! Super-cliché to the rescue!
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