Chapter 3: Washed Up

Terra led Starfire into the empty bathroom. Immaculate was an understatement. A long row of sinks stretched out before them. Each sink had a long curved porcelain pipe that ended in a goose head. The pipe emptied out into a large pink granite bowl that sat on a black slate counter. A long mirror stretched across the wall in front of the sinks. Rows of bright bulbs extended out of the walls above the top of the mirrored surface.

"Check it out Starfire," Terra quickly strode over to the first sink and turned the water on then ran her hand through stream that emerged from the goose's open bill. "That's just too cute." She shut off the water and turned back to Starfire who seemed generally unmoved by their surroundings.

"What's up Star?"

"I thought you had to relieve yourself." Starfire looked slightly perturbed.

"Naw, I'm OK. I just wanted a time out to assess the situation," Terra quickly countered. She turned to inspect the stalls. "Man I could live in her."

Starfire turned to look at the mirror and began playing with her long red hair and inspecting her outfit.

Terra emerged from the stall and stood behind her friend. Something was up. Both her and Raven were hard to read. Terra was much more comfortable with the boys.

"Come on Star, what's eating you?"

Starfire quickly turned around and looked at her back slightly concerned. "I do not see anything feasting on me," she cautiously replied.

"No," Terra calmly restated her question. "What's the matter? You seem a little glum."

Starfire drew a deep breath and sighed. "I caught Robin looking at our server. Does he not find me pleasing?"

Terra stepped towards her friend and placed her hand on her shoulder in reassurance. "You're a babe, he can't help but notice you." She smiled trying to lift Star's spirits.

Starfire sighed again and looked down. "Robin and I have know each other for a long time. I have always liked him, but he's never expressed any real interest in me until you and Beast Boy started seeing each other." She looked up into the mirror and into Terra's eyes. "Do you think he is just seeing me tonight to help Beast Boy with you?"

Terra paused for a moment and considered Starfire's statement. "Naw, I think he's into you. He strikes me as the strong silent type. Guys like him have a hard time expressing themselves that's all. Be patient, you'll see"

Starfire considered Terra's evaluation then smiled. "I believe you are right. Thank you for the time out."

Terra smiled seeing some confidence return to her friend. The doors suddenly burst open and a tall blond figure in a pink silk dress entered the room. Both girls quickly turned at the sudden noise.

"Hey gals, guess who?"

Starfire froze momentarily then flashed a look of anger upon recognizing who had entered the bathroom. "Kitten!" she hissed through her teeth. Terra flashed a confused look unsure who had caused her friend's mood to change so fast.

"That's right!" Kitten replied happily. "I heard you were out on a date with Robie-pooh and I couldn't help but arrange for some hijinks. Now let me help you girls wash up!"

Kitten raised a fire hose and turned the nozzle on blasting a rope of water at her stunned opponents. The stream hit Terra sending her flying across the room and into one of the stalls. Kitten cut the stream and smiled satisfied with her initial work.

"One down and one to go," Kitten giggled to herself. "I hope you brought some shampoo." She aimed the hose at Starfire and sent another blast of water at her.

Starfire grabbed onto the sink edge to try a steady herself as the cold blast of water hit her. She staggered then began to slip backwards. Her lungs burned as water rush into them. She fell to the floor in a heap unable to breathe as water surged over her.

Kitten shut the hose off and smiled as Starfire lay face down on the floor coughing and spitting. She dropped her hose and quickly strode over to her helpless opponent then drove her knee into her back. She grabbed Starfire's wet hair, wrapped it around her one hand and yanked back on it.

Starfire cried out in pain then erupted into another coughing fit as she desperately tried to clear her burning lungs and draw in a good deep breath.

Kitten pulled out a pair of scissors and snipped them in the air. "Let's see if Robie-pooh likes the new hair cut I'm going to give you." She began to laugh as she opened the scissors to cut Starfire's long red hair.

"Hey bitch that's my friend you screwing with!" Kitten turned her head just in time to see Terra swing the porcelain toilet tank top into the back of her shoulders.

Kitten went sprawling on the wet floor as the air rushed out of her lungs. Terra dropped her weapon and angrily strode over to the villain who had attacked them. She grabbed Kitten's ankles and began dragging her across the wet floor towards one of the larger stalls. Starfire slowly pulled herself up as she finally began to fill her burning lungs with air. She pushed her drenched hair back and watched Terra head to the stall with a semi-conscious Kitten in tow.

"Since this is the first time we've met I'd like to give you something to remember me by," Terra said through clenched teeth. "Come her Starfire, I need a hand with this."

Starfire cautiously made her way back to the stall unsure what her friend needed help with.

"Grab her hand and ankle." Terra turned and grasped one hand around Kitten's ankle and the other around her wrist. Kitten was beginning to come out of her stupor. Starfire quickly followed Terra's lead. "OK, now hoist her up." Starfire and Terra lifted Kitten up by her feet then gingerly walked her back into the stall and gingerly positioned her over the toilet.

Kitten regained her senses. "Hey wait a minute, what are you two doing?" she shrieked in fear.

"This is what we used to call a swirly in my old school," Terra angrily explained. She raised her foot and hit the toilet lever. The toilet whooshed in response. "OK Star, dunk her." The girls lowered Kitten's head into the toilet as she screamed and struggled to no avail.

The water quickly gurgled down the drain then slowly rose. "What do you think Star," Terra shouted above Kitten's heinous screams, "another one?"

Starfire smiled in amusement, "Yes this is quite delightful."

Terra flushed one more time as Kitten's head dangled in the toilet. "You're lucky this place is spotless," Terra said to their opponent. "OK, time to take out the trash." The girls exited the stall and quickly shoved Kitten head first into the nearest trash can. Kitten's shoulder wedged onto the sides as her legs helplessly waved in the air.

Terra and Starfire walked over to the mirror as Kitten's muffled cries echoed in the bathroom. Both tried to straighten out their wet matted hair.

Starfire sighed as she inspected herself. "I believe I have the headlights," she said as she looked at her chest.

"Well now we'll see if Robin is paying attention to you," Terra replied.

"Maybe we should change," Starfire cautiously offered.

"How?" Terra countered. "Come on let's get out of here. The boy's are probably bored stiff."