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(Flashback)
" Are you okay Koriandr? " I (Galfore) ask, aiding her to a chair.
"Are you okay Starfire?" says Nightwing, also helping her down. "D… Do you think…?"
"Not for a long while…" Starfire smiles, though seemingly quite tired and faint. She wasn't sure how log it would be.
" You do not belong here. " I say to your mother. " This Earth environment has clearly effected your strength. "
"What on Earth is he saying Starfire?" says Nightwing in Spanish (Courtesy of Mas and Menos).
" What on Tamaran is he saying Koriandr? "
"I bet he wants to kill me doesn't he?"
" Is he bothering you? Can I kill him? "
"Should I be running now?"
" A smarter man would be running now. "
"Why did you make a mace, and why is he pointing at it?"
" Hold him while I crack his skull. "
"Do you think if you hold me he'll back down?"
"Very unlikely…" sighs Starfire.
"Me or him?" we both say.
Starfire makes a painful noise and holds her stomach and your father almost faints…
…
"You almost fainted as well as I recall." says Blackfire, chewing on one of the Phalenat 'drumsticks'.
"YOU!" says Galfore, choking on a wishbone.
"Aunt Komandr!" exclaims Robin, giving her a hug. "What brings you to this section of the milky way?"
"Well, I was passing by and decided to invade." she says, brushing some food of her extravagant clothes. Her black hair was adorned with a head piece similar in shape to the Tamarean crown (To some annoyance to Galfore) yet crystalline. "Nice to see she isn't starving you Cassiofray. And how is my favourite nephew?"
"I'm your only nephew."
"Bright boy…"
Raven walks in wiping her face with a towel. "That gravy really sticks to the skin, do you know that?" she grumbles. "It's like you dunked the whole thing in ssssuuuugar-honey-ice-tea!" and she blinks shocked at Blackfire's arrival. "How on earth did you get in here?"
"Literarily; how on Earth..."
"Be quiet Robin."
Blackfire shrugs. "The door was broken."
"I meant…" says Raven, gritting her teeth (A Baseball bat is slowly gliding from the kitchen to her hand), but Robin gives her the look. "Oh… darn… (Sighs) (Rolling eyes and less than enthusiastic tone) Make yourself at home…" she says, holding her head (As to hide her frustration contorted face).
Blackfire wasn't the evil master mind she was before… at least; not as often. She was a fashion designer on cosmic levels who sometimes did business with Terra, who had her own fashion job on earth. Though she was still on odd terms with her sister, she was fond of Cassiofray/Robin as he didn't see her as a possible threat to civilisation (which is a nice thing to know) but as his loud and demanding aunt.
"Glad to know that I'm still registered as a guest." smiles Blackfire, grabbing Raven's favourite chair and making herself truly at home. "Do you have any drinks around here?"
"I usually leave the tank in my car…"
"That is okay. I brought some Elazian liquor on my trip." she grins, enjoying the expression of anger on Raven. "Does Robin drink?"
"What do you think?"
"Good to know he's trying new things. Do you have a mug on you Galfore?"
Galfore shakes his head. "No. What of those sport trophies there?"
"There will be NO alchahol here Miss Kommandr!" says Raven, on a line between polite and murderous. (Polite voice) "You'll have to settle with tea or cocoa. Is that okay?"
"How boring." frowns Blackfire. "But anyway, make mine a 'la-tay' as they call it. Marsh-mellows too."
"Ooh! And a ittle-little spot of mustard in mine." smiles Galfore.
While Raven goes off to brew some laxatives, Blackfire pours herself a trophy full of Elazian and gives a toast to Robin (Who has his cup of milk).
"You take a breather Galfore." says Blackfire, holding her liquor well. "I think this is the part in which I drop in."
"You have been of practicing human English I see." says Galfore.
"You thank. Have I been practicing!"
…
(Flashback)
"Thankyou Rich, Galfore. I am feeling much relief." says Starfire, lying down, looking quite poorly.
Galfore, steps to the side (Which is a barge in Nightwing's case). "I may not be in charge of you any more Kori, but I still have some ground to your safety." he says sternly. "I will personally stand guard over you during your time of pre-motherhood, if not for the remainder of my years."
Rob chokes but recovers. "A little crowded don't you think?"
"Quite so oh scrawny one, go pack your belongings."
"I appreciate your aid Galfore…" says Starfire, extra weakly, which draws both of them on their toes. "But I wish to stick to my partner's plan and continue this 'exile' with little outside commune…"
"But Kori…" pleads Galfore. Rob steps in (Which is a tap in Galfore's case) and he falls over. "This troq, I do not trust him."
"Yes you do."
"I did. But you married him!"
"Hey, I'm still here you know." says Rob, picking himself up.
"And what of it? Be off!"
"Listen here Galfore. I don't want to have to resort to anything 'drastic'." and he glares at the ten foot colossus.
"You do not stand a chance." says Galfore, cracking his rather large fists. "I don't want to have to get ugly."
"It is faaaar too late for that." and his eyes go out of focus. "Oh Holy Bookcase!" and the shelf flies at him, but lands softly, demolishing the bed behind him.
Just before things do get very ugly, Starfire makes a noise and they both fight over the aspirin bottle.
"It is okay, it has passed." she says, holding her head and rubbing her tummy. "I am a bit hungry though…" she says sadly, looking at Galfore.
"I shall see what I can make in the larder." says Galfore, and immediately treads to the kitchen.
"You had best supervise him Rob." she says as there is a sound of shattering saucepans. "Before our kitchen area is terminated."
"I'll be back." says Rob, kissing her and running to the kitchen, dodging a plate rolling along.
Starfire opens one eye until the two are out of view and the weariness falls off and she is back to her healthy self, fixing up her pillow and guzzling down the rest of her fruit juice.
She then starts to figure which position would be most effective (yet comfortable) to keep the two worried for her and distracted from killing each other. She opted for the distressed damsel arms (Back of hand on forehead and the other arm outstretched and relaxed) and her look of 'sickness' came back on.
"I wonder how long I may keep this act of illusion?" she ponders and tries to pull the saddest face she can. Her eyes go pale and her pupils go out of focus, her face contorts and her complexion went like my bread roll after ten days under the fridge, rather green, as I, Blackfire plops an ice pack on her forehead…
"Wowee you look terrible!" I say smiling cheerfully.
…
"Cheerfully?" says Robin.
"It's a joke." says Blackfire.
"Oh, then that is okay then." says Robin relieved.
Galfore ponders and doesn't get it.
…
"Ack! What are you doing here?" shouts Starfire. "I thought I restricted your visa?"
"Which is only active while you're in office!" I smile back. "These bitterin roots should cure that chill of yours. Eat up!" and I waver a bit of the mouldy vegetable under her nose.
Starfire resists the urge to blast her.
"This is not the best time for this Kommandr!" she struggles against the pong, holding her nose.
"What on Tamaran do you mean? Have a jhicken wing."
"I mean you getting of even with myself!" says Starfire, glaring.
"Oh, I don't need to do that! Just look at what that loser did to you!"
There is a sound resembling a tornado and Blackfire leaves an imprint on the ceiling.
I slowly peel myself off and face her. Our hands glowing in energy. "You will pay for that sister! You may be of child, but that does not stop me doing THIS!"
…
"PFFFFF! ARGH! UGH!" says Blackfire, spitting out the contents of the mug. "WHAT WAS THAT?"
"Just a little recipe of my own." says Raven, smiling a bit. "Does it need more mushrooms?"
"I ASKED FOR A LATTE YOU TWIT!"
"You asked for a la-tay. I have no idea what that was, so I mixed some warm milk with some odd bits I could find, with mushrooms. I remember that! I'm sure you…"
"I SAID MARSH-MELLOWS YOU ZOOBLOC! YOU DID THAT ON PURPOSE! ARGH!"
"It has an acquired taste." admits Galfore, sipping at the concoction with interest.
"I feel (gasp) like (gasp) I just ate a whole (gasp, gasp) PLATE of bitterin roots!" wheezes Blackfire, sticking out her grey tongue. Robin catches on to his nanny's plan.
"Oh! What a pity!" says Raven (Believe what you will). "I guess you won't be able to continue the story then! How unfortunate. Oh well; time for you to leave, and time for Rob to get to sleep. Goodnight!"
Blackfire gets up offended and spiteful (As she usually was upon leaving) and Galfore decided to leave as well to make sure she didn't give a farewell salvo.
"Yes. I should be getting rest." yawns Robin. Raven looks at him oddly. "You both should get going upon your way as well. It is of late."
"Waaaiiit! You're planning something aren't y…"
"It always seems to end after the serving of the latte!" says Robin half pondering.
"What do you mean by that?" says Blackfire, holding Raven's mouth shut.
"Oh, just every time a guest that is usually obnoxious, unbearable, annoying, loud mouthed, rude or evil smelling (Not saying you are of course only in Aunt Raven's point of view) comes to visit, she always serves this same drink (like yours in fact). The abominable and irritating people usually don't last more than ten seconds before fleeing. Usually they are verypathetic, boring and unchallenging, but you were probably weakened by your long exhausting travel, it is also quite late and perhaps past your bed time, so I do not blame you…"
"I can stay awake for days actually. I think I'll stay for a while!" says Blackfire resolute and taking the challenge to her pride. Rob keeps eye contact with her in order not to stare at the maddening eyes of Raven. He had a feeling his little plan went a little too far. "Onto with the story!"
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Dipolar Bear: Did you even READ the story? You reviewed in like five minutes! Bravo speedy gonzales! I like the name melodramatic men. Thanks for the review!
DR.M.D: Just clarifying, I put Rob and Rae down as the MAIN characters of the story, not as a couple. Sorry to everyone lured in by a mistaken RobxRae identity!
wordbearer: Nice witty phrase! Yeah, Dr. Mammoth. It revolves around a carrot. Anyways… Thanks for the review! Glad you liked the humour.
Airhendrix: Did you just say I'm 50 years old? It's probably part of the gag and I'm just too short sighted to see it, so I apologize in advance. My fav was The Nerd Next Door phrase… it was priceless. Thanks for your support!
Overactive Mind: This story is just really a prelude to a series I thought of writing called 'The Lancer' about Robin becoming the hero known as the Lancer. These flashbacks have something to do with one of the major villains who I bring back from the actual TT cartoon. You see a book was just stolen.
WickedWitchoftheSE: Hope you saw the quote! Thanks for the review!
oneredneckgoddess: Glad you liked that! Rob is probably one of my most flavoured characters that I have ever created. Your quote was very practical. I should use it more often when riding my dilapidated bike. Thanks for the review.
Pakkrat: Prepare for a long reply… Only about twenty thousand words to go to finish 2MuchRed. Wow! Akaige might become world famous! That would truly be great. A compliment to the imagination of the writer. Good work… sniffle... They grow up so fast (sob), one minute you're creating their minds and soon they're plaguing fiction all on their own. I think I might mention Akaige in The Lancer, but I fear it is beyond me to duplicate him. I AM interested in the Kaegin however, I've just read your new profile. I was having trouble figuring out what demons to use under the cloud of Malchior, it fits in for him to assume command after Trigon's fall. I accept that Dr. Phobos, The Leech and Chroma can be cartoony sometimes with Robin around, but Death I have a more sinister plan for. He almost kills Raven (Through fright), he alone holds siege on a hospital (Which includes a very old Mod), joins forces with Chroma, disembowels Robin's friend's parents, slices up one of Robin's schoolmates (Arms, legs and left chest) and then allows himself to be taken by shadow to be become a new lord of the Kaegin. He get's pretty scary, but then again, The Leech reaches peek evil when he decides to torture someone, kill their loved ones and then plan to eat them alive on national television. He went this mad because of the poisons he was using. Anyways, thanks for the review!