Another chapter.A short one.I hope you like it.It's short because I have to do stuff.Enjoy,R&R

All standard disclaimers apply

Chapter15:

Absolute Sole Right

The ship landed and Blackfire and Ensis rushed to get out.They walked through two rows of warrior squads and simply grabbed Kitsar who didn't even get to greet them formaly.The whole scene was seen by many soldiers and they thought of it as Emperors impatience and war lust.Blackfire and Ensis walked towards the state room,slammed the door open and followed by wondering eyes of their allies sat on their designated chairs.Blackfire was the first to speak.

''I am glad you came.We don't have time for formalitys so just shut up,listen and don't talk unless spoken to.'' She commanded.

''Exactly.Now,lord Kitsar.Give us the report.'' Ensis turned to his admiral.

''Lords,the ultimate cruiser is ready for deployment,our army is prepared and ready for action.Must I say more?'' He said and smiled.

''Good job lord Kitsar.Now,what about my army,lord Kamari?'' Blackfire asked.A young boy stood up and levitated.

''Empress-we are ready.'' He bowed and sat down.

''They did well,don't you think so,Blackfire?'' Ensis asked his friend.

''Yes.I am pleased.Tamarianians leave Imparus in exactly two hours,Hyperboreans will follow four hours later and start the war.'' Blackfire stopped and looked at the lords.They stood up and bowed.She nooded at them.

''You may go now and pursuit your interests.'' Ensis finished the meeting and the nobles scattered.

Ensis and Kitsar remained in the room and discussed relevant issues.The cruiser was heavily armed and could perform orbital bombing;his shields were almost impenetrable;soldiers are well armed etc.

Blackfire met her old friend and they both squealed of joy and flew into a hug,making a piruette.She wasn't a noble or important enough to be at the meeting.Nightfire was a priestess of the Stalakty cult.They remembered the ''good old times''.

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Back on Tamaran Starfire was warmly welcomed,but her thoughts were with Robin.He was heavily wounded and the doctors operated him again.His chances were bad.Cyborg however was back online in about an hour.He was now comforting Beast Boy who had trouble dealing with the fact that his leader could die.Raven felt disconnected from all that.She just retreated to her designated room and meditated.

'Raven?' She heard a voice in her head.

'Who is that?' She asked and smiled,knowing the answer.

'It's me.Ensis.I'm coming to get you…' He chuckled.

'Oh is that so?When and where?' Raven asked with a pounding heart.She completely forgot the fact that he almost killed Robin.

'Soon.I will call you.And Raven?I missed you.' He blushed slightly,standing on the command bridge of his ship.The cruiser,now called 'Imperial Fist' was opening a subspace portal infront of him.

'I am glad…' Raven wanted to continue but Starfire entered her room and broke her concentration.

''Friend Raven?Will Robin be alright?'' She asked the goth with tears in her eyes.

''I don't know.'' She said but when Starfire bursted into tears she regreted it.She hugged the little alien and started stroking her hair and whispering comforting words.Very un-Raven.When Starfire finally stopped she asked her about her feelings towards Robin.

''I think I still love him.He did a horrible thing but I think he still loves me too.What do you think,friend Raven?'' She really needed Raven's support.

''Well,he was tricked into sleeping with your sister.I think he loves you,Star.''

''You are right friend!I should be with him now!'' Starfire rushed to meet the palace doctor but suddenly a alarm went off.A servant flew towards Starfire and Raven.

''Empress!We are attacked!The…the devils are back!Hyperboreans are back!And the Tainted One started a rebelion in the west!'' He stopped to catch his breath.

''My…sister?Hyperboreans?'' Starfire whispered and Raven realized that Ensis wasn't joking.

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Three kilometers of a ship appeared out of nowhere,followed by four standard cruisers and a swarm of smaller vessils.Tamaranian Fleet ingaged in combat with the intruders.The space around Tamaran was filled with war ships.The Imperial Fleet struggled against overwhelming number of Tamaranian ships.And they were winning.Much faster and with experienced pilots,the Fleet was sending Tamaranian ships into the fiery grave.On the surface,Blackfire ingaged into battle.Five cities belonged to her allies,and they were her stronghold.

Ensis waited for the sky to clear up,so he could land with his army,and lead the war personally.This was the beginning of the end for the Old Empire.

Short,yes.Expect longer chapter with detailed and long battles around tuesday or saturday.I really don't know.R&R