Later that night Beastboy and Starfire were sitting on the couch watching a movie Star had picked out, a romantic comedy called 'If half were all. 'It followed the formula all romantic comedies followed. They shared a bag of caramel popcorn and Garfield was careful not to hurt her broken arm. Mid way through the movie Starfire laid her head on Garfield's shoulder.

He reached up and started stroking her long smooth red hair lovingly.

Before he knew it his lips were touching hers. His eyes widened at first in surprise but then closed as the pleasure took him.

They pulled apart and he looked at her and gulped. "What was that for?"

She smiled at him. "I needed to know something."

He looked at her confused. "What?"

She sighed. "Whether you shared the same feelings I have for you."

He nodded. "To be honest… I do. I don't know how long I have had feelings like this but they are coming out. I haven't felt this way since--"

Starfire nodded. "Since you and Terra met, right? Do you still…"

Before she could finish Garfield kissed her again. He stopped suddenly. "No… I accept she's not coming back. All that matters is now, with you."

She smiled at him and hugged him tightly. "I'm so glad."

He nodded. "So am I."


Cyborg had finished with his project and went to consult Batman on the virus antidote on a table near his desk were vials and beakers of several sizes. He had followed Batman's directions and made his own version of the antidote, however, it was still in the test phase and Cy didn't have the other titans blood samples yet. He was going to get permission from each one of them the next day. He really hoped this worked.

The night wore thin and he was still up when the rest of his friends were asleep. He worked until his mechanical fingers creaked from lack of lubricant. Finally he called it a night and fell asleep himself.

Batman ended his transmission and let the young man alone to rest.


Inside a hospital nearby Gavin and his friends asked to talk to the doctor in charge of a patient named Ayane Derkia. She was Vypra's younger sister who was diagnosed with a psychological problem that was able to be better controlled with an experimental drug that cost a large sum of money.

The doctor walked in. She was tall had brunette colored hair, teal eyes, and oval rimmed glasses. "Hello again. Here to see Ayane?"

They all nodded.

The doctor led them to a room with sky blue padding and a mural of a calm sky. "She's being quiet right now. She hasn't had another attack in a while. I'm pretty sure it's okay to go in. But only one at a time she doesn't really deal with crowds well. Vypra will go first."

Gavin looked at the doctor. "Can she handle two people at a time?"

The doctor thought for a moment. "I don't know. We can try it, but if she attacks you I'm pulling you out stat."

Gavin nodded.

Vypra and Gavin entered the room and saw Ayane, a thirteen year old, raven haired, blue eyed girl dressed in a hospital robe. She was sitting on the bed hugging her knees staring toward the sky mural on the wall.

She looked up to see the persons who had entered the room. Her face lit up when she recognized them. "Sis, Gavin." She stood up and gave both of them a large bear hug. "I'm so happy to see you."

Vypra nodded. "We are two sis. Have you enjoyed the letters I've been sending you?"

Ayane nodded. "Yes I have. I'm glad you stopped acting so weird."

Gavin agreed. "I am too. She's a lot cuter now."

Vypra smiled toward her boyfriend.

Ayane looked at Gavin. "When did you get back in town?"

Gavin tapped his watch. "A few days ago, not long at all."

Ayane looked around. "Where are the others?"

Vypra looked toward the door. "They're waiting outside. The doc said you didn't handle crowds well."

Ayane chuckled. "I said that to them. I don't like them poking me with needles, it hurts. I can handle my friends."

Vypra motioned the others forward.

The others went in cautiously and received a large hug from the girl. "You're all doing well it seems."

The others nodded.

She smiled. "I'm happy about that."

She went to her bed and searched under the bed for something. She pulled it out and handed it to Gavin. "I drew this for you Gavin."

Gavin looked at the drawing, it was incredible. It was of him and Vypra in their armor in front of a large lion.

Ayane smiled. "The lion is the protection I feel from you and my sis and the others. You've been very kind to this wacko I appreciate it."

Gavin and Vypra rubbed her head. "You're welcome you goof ball."

Ayane and the others talked for hours about everything.

After they finished they said goodbye and walked out of the room. The doctor pulled them aside.

They looked at her. "We have the money to pay for the surgery. When should we pay it?"

The doctor looked toward the room. "As soon as you can, the quicker it's done the sooner she can lead a real life. However it will be about a week after payment before we could start."

Vypra nodded. "It's worth it. I want my sis to be happy. To have friends she can hang out with and a boyfriend."

The doctor nodded. "Of course. We'll do what we can."

Vypra smiled. "Thank you doctor, we'll give you the money soon."

The doctor looked at her. "Don't take too long. She is deteriorating."

They nodded. "Yes ma'am." They said in unison.

They walked out of the hospital and Gavin's beeper went off. He looked at it and saw the name of their main contractor.

The others looked at him.

Vypra tried to see the name on the beeper's LCD screen. "Who is it?"

Gavin looked at her. "It's Ronald. He has a mission for us."

The team returned to the base and got dressed in their uniforms.

Gavin called Ronald's number.

The silhouette of an individual appeared on the screen, behind him was another individual. "Hello again Piranha, I see you got my page."

Gavin nodded. "Yes. What is it you want us to do?"

The man touched a panel below him, out of view. "I want you to eliminate the people on this list. They are the first ones to be purged. I can and will not stand this any longer. All superheroes and villains must be eliminated. Only then can the pure blood natural humans be left."

Gavin nodded. "Will we get paid?"

The man behind Ronald stepped forward. "Trust me young man, you will be paid." His voice was calm, yet strangely intimidating. Half of his face was shadowed and the other was vague.

Gavin nodded. "Good. I'm sure our services will be satisfactory." He looked at the other man then back at Ronald. "Also we ran into a group called the Titans. What information is available for them?"

The other man held up a hand toward Ronald. "The Titans are a troublesome group of foolish children who think in black and white terms. I have had my encounters with them. The one called Robin is one to watch out for. He is very skilled in martial arts."

Ronald agreed. "As was his mentor. Or so I've heard."

The other man shrugged. "I have never met his mentor. That girl, Raven, is trouble also. I would be cautious around her."

Gavin saluted. "Thank you for your advice. We will be more cautious."

The transmission ended abruptly and Gavin pulled up the list. On it were the pictures of Jinx, and several other villains. It also had another list, that of the Teen Titans. They were assigned as targets of opportunity.

Gavin and the others formulated a plan and waited until late and moved out.