Chapter 6: Nightblade
Starfire sat there, staring at the sun. The rays of light hitting her revealing and very pale body. She had ached so much from being away from the sun, and now…it was back!
"This feels so good…" she sighed laying back on the ground and closing her eyes.
"Yeah…So, you passed the tests."
"Oh my goodness, Red X! That was horrible! I hope I do not have to do something like that again!" She sighed, "I talked to myself, threw starbolts in the air like balls. I made up games from that." Starfire laughed as did X…
"I know…"
"How do you?"
"We watched you the entire time. We had a camera in there, so we watched and ate pizza."
"How cruel!"
"I had to do it too, Star…"
"But, are your powers and strength dependent on the rays of the sun?"
"No…yours are?"
"Yes. My powers are like batteries that hold the power of the sun. They charge during the day, and at night, I am able to use them. Did you notice, as the days went on, the starbolts I threw grew smaller and smaller?"
"Yeah…we were wondering about that…"
"Well, now you know. And…well…you did warn me…"
"yeah. You know I wouldn't purposely bring harm to you."
"Yes…I know."
"Black X"
"What?"
"Black X" Red X continued. "Your name, Starfire, resembles your good side. Working for Slade, you need a new one, one that is darker."
"So it is Black X?"
"Or, if you can think of a better name?"
"Um…I think that Black X is very nice?" she smiled.
"Slade is preparing your uniform. We should get down there."
"All right!" She got up slowly and followed X downstairs.
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"Black X!" Red X announced to Slade when they walked in.
"You are a minute and twenty three seconds late."
"Yeah, sorry about that. We were coming up with a name."
"Alright. Ill let this one slide." Slade looked up at the girl, "You good with knives?"
"Um…I am good with knives. I have to cook so many things…glorphta, neographaciata, glempourph, …, " she went off talking about all kinds of foods that she makes that involve knives.
"But are you good at fighting with knives and daggers?"
"Oh…I could be!" She smiled.
"X has been working on the technique of swords and knives. I think that would be a good strength for you. I will teach you to work with them." He smiled, "Nightblade."
"What?" she asked.
"Nightblade. That is your name. None of this color and letter rubbish." He smiled and walked them to the gym where they would practice with knives and things.
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Nightblade and X were fighting…Knife to sword combat.
"You will not win. I shall not allow it." The girl said under her breath
"ah…but I will." He said. Nightblade backed up as X stabbed at her chest, missing. They both wore absolutely no protection, making them work extra hard at defense, but they used weapons with dull blades.
Nightblade reached another hand down, grabbing a second knife, using it to catch his sword in mid air.
It had been about two months since they had started practicing with knives and swords and were both extremely good, and yet, still improving. They both were equal when it came to blades, so the match was extra interesting.
Nightblade used her foot and kicked at his stomach, but he caught her foot and flipped it over, causing her to loose her swords.
Neither of them had been dating at all this whole time. Their lives at the moment didn't have time for such a thing. If they weren't sleeping, they were practicing or watching the sunrise and sunsets. Slade allowed it since Nightblade needed it. It was non stop for them. They practiced hand to hand combat, Nightblade would use her starbolts at him, and he practiced dodging and knocking all the bolts out of the way with his sword. It was good target practice for Star and good Defense practice for X. X had ditched the hard white mask for a mask that just covered his eyes. But out in battle, he wore the old one. The eye mask was for when he was just around Nightblade and Slade.
X thought quickly as he grabbed Nightblade's wrists with one hand and held the sword at her throat.
It had been a while since Nightblade's accident with the two villains. Her hair had grown back and rested just below her shoulders, but was tied back right now. All of her wounds were healed, except her lips. The gash was healed, but her lips were left just a little puffy from it, making her lips more welcoming and sexy when she smiled.
Knowing Nightblade was defeated, X pushed the sword at her neck, letting the flat side lay across it. Nightblade leaned back, knowing if she didn't, she could get hurt. She fell to her knees, leaning back further, any way he pushed her. X pulled on Night's wrists and pulled her down further.
When fighting Knife to sword, Slade made it a rule that Nightblade couldn't use her powers. She had become dependent on them, getting her out of a lot of trouble. She would've lit up and burned him easily, but she knew Slade would be even more furious with her.
And then, leaning over to her, he kissed her. Right there, in the practice room. He let go of her wrists and the sword and wrapped his hands around Nightblade's head, kissing her deeply.
Nightblade responded by wrapping her arms around his neck. He was such a good kisser. She could feel his lips part, him wanting to roam her mouth. She parted her lips, letting the boy come inside, roaming and tasting every inch of her wet mouth.
When they finally separated for some breath, they smiled and laughed, looking in the direction of Slade, who was standing there, clapping.
"Nice job, X…nice job!"
"Nightblade, I have a surprise for you, in your quarters. We are ready to make an attack tonight. But first, Nightblade, I suggest that you go outside first. The sun is rising and you might want to spend the day preparing yourself by sunbathing under the sun. You two can play more when you get back for the task." Slade smiled under his mask.
"Alright!" Nightblade smiled sweetly, then turned to X, "Thanks!"
X gave her a seductive smile, "Any time"
Nightblade ran into her room and back upstairs wearing only a dark mask she was given for when she was out in the open, and a string bikini. The black mask was made with a special material for when she was out and about. It hid her eyes, but still allowed the rays of sun to warm her face. She would lay on the top of the tallest building so that no one would be able to find her.
She turned over, resting her head on her arms, and fell asleep.
Hours later, she felt a hand against her back. Sighing, she turned over to see red X smiling at her. "Hey…" she smiled.
"Hey, it's time."
"Alright." Nightblade sat up, kissing X gently on the cheek then ran down to her room.
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"Still nothing!" Robin asked. He was so uptight. They had been trying to track down Starfire for the past few months, and still found nothing. For some reason, Raven couldn't find her anywhere.
Usually, a cheery spirit like Star's was easy to find, her soul was so pure and innocent, it should've been a piece of cake. But either Starfire's innocent and cheerful soul has changed or there was some barrier where she was hiding. Where X had taken her.
"Nope" Cyborg said.
"I am telling you! We need to build a magnet…disable the chip!" Beastboy practically screamed. "You are wasting your time! Even if we do find her, she will still run off or even attack us! It won't do us any good if we don't make the magnet!"
"Beastboy…" Robin hushed the boy.
"What I don't understand is that we see Slade appear one time and then he disappears for months…" Raven added, walking into the room. "And during these months, Starfire is gone with Red X. I think there is a connection, but I can't figure it out."
"I do know one thing." Robin said, "X is only a criminal for himself. He is selfish and will only use his suit if he gets something. My guess is they were at the bank for X's reward."
"I agree." Cyborg said, "But we have to figure out what is happening, where Starfire is, and what his next move will be."
"I disagree!" Beastboy crossed his arms across his chest. Why didn't anyone ever believe him?
"Don't forget the convince Beastboy his theory is wrong to add to your list." Raven said, half smiling.
"Hey!" BB shouted.
"Stop shouting, I need to think." Robin said, sitting down and placing his head in his hands.
"No time for that!" Cyborg said, looking at the screen, "Titans, Trouble!" he said, as the screen he was working on was now black with bright red letters, "Titans Alert!"
"What is it?" Robin asked.
"I don't know, just a disturbance." Raven walked over to the screen again.
"Wonderful!" Robin said, rolling his eyes. At least he could probably get some answers. The Titans were staring at him...what! oh, right, "Titans GO!" he yelled, pointing in the direction of the doors.
Robin jumped on his R-cycle, Cyborg got into his car, and BB and Raven flew.
Once at their destination, they ran inside.
"Nothing is here…" BB said.
"Nothing yet." Robin said.
"Looking for this?" Red X stepped out, flashing a shiny disk in his hand.
"Actually…" BB said.
"Wait! I know what you are looking for!" Red X smacked his forehead like he was an idiot. "You want to meet my new assistant in crime, my girlfriend!" he smiled under his mask as a girl walked out. She had gorgeous long auburn hair up in a loose bun. Some curls fell down, framing her beautiful face. Her eyes were hidden under a black mask, but the rest of her face was uncovered.
On her body was a deep forest green suit made of metal that hung tightly to every curve, like tights, and it covered her arms, legs, and stomach. Black knee high boots covered her feet, and there were green jewels on the metal on the backside of her hands, but her long fingers were exposed. A black skirt hung loosely off her hips along with a belt which was silver and smothered in emeralds. On the belt were two knives. Her top was black and looked almost the same as Starfire's top, but showed even more cleavage and the metal neck guard wasn't there. Instead, her exposed skin shown with a lot of tiny emeralds permanently glued to her skin in the shape of a 'N'. She looked so hot in this new attire.
"Starfire?" Robin asked, walking forward, "What happened to you?"
"Red X? Who is this Starfire they are speaking of? I do not know of her." Nightblade asked.
"She was an old member of the Teen Titans…but she finally realized she was unwanted by them and she joined some villains, criminals. But she still loves it." X answered, then turning to Robin, "No, this isn't Starfire. She is Nightblade!"
"What the fuck! Nightblade? Why Nightblade? Star can't even cook well with knives!"
"What do you think I have been doing for the past three months, Robin, Sunbathing?" Nightblade laughed. Her laugh was not the giggly one anymore, it sounded more evil, like someone laughing at another person's pain. And she was, these people were in pain to see her like this, and it made her laugh, "And like he said, my name isn't Starfire."
"Hey, Star! Snap out of it! We are your friends, come on!" Cy walked forward and Nightblade stepped back, placing her hands on the knives, using her thumbs to push the knives out a bit, ready for attack.
"One more move…" she warned. They could clearly see her eyes light up bright green through the mask. It was made especially for her, so she could use her star power and the mask would not burn.
Robin started to make a move forwards and X stopped him, "Dude…I wouldn't do that. She's good with the knives…and she means business." Robin looked around, all the Titans were staring at him once again. No one knew how much pressure was on him. Saying the two words meant they attack, but it was Starfire…their Starfire, his true love, the girl he had a crush on and loved for so long…the girl he practically cheated on with Raven, and the team's baby sister, the naïve girl.
"Robin…don't." BB pleaded.
"Yeah, don't, Robin! Don't attack the enemy…she's your friend!" Nightblade taunted.
"Robin…please…" BB pleaded more.
But she was Nightblade now…a criminal, they had to fight. Her eyes were bright green, her face was no longer innocent and pure, but full of pure hate and she wasn't the naïve girl he once knew.
"Yeah, Rob, don't do it, don't do it…" Cyborg warned.
"You mean say it, right?" Raven snickered, waiting for Robin's orders.
"Yeah, Robin, don't say it!" Red X taunted. "Just don't bother, we will kick your asses anyways."
"Yeah, Robin, hear that? They will just kill us anyways. Please…" BB was about to get on his knees, but then he remembered, he didn't want to move.
Nightblade extended her thumbs out more, giving her an easier advantage to pulling out the knives. The tips of her fingers traced the handle of the knives, fiddling with the idea of attacking right then. But the thought of taunting Robin was better, besides her master talked in her ear and kept reminding her to wait.
Robin sighed, he knew what he had to do and he didn't want to.
