Zal- Sorry about taking so long. I had a humungous writer's block and still kinda do.

Kosa- This is only part one of two, this part is shorter but the second part will be longer.

Rei- Chapter 4- A new Beginning

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Background on:

Zaltana- A heroine that has newly come to town. Her eyes are whited over (like Storm from X-men) so she didn't have to wear a mask. She had ivory skin and long jet black hair and elfin ears. She was from a planet called Framling. She always wore black combat style boots, dark brown stockings, black skirt with a belt that hung loosely on her hips at an angle, blood red tank-top, a black armband on her upper arm and gloves with cut-off fingers.

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The next morning Zaltana left for Titans Tower, excited for the days events which she knew would be enjoyable. She was beginning to like Earth, she had some real friends and they were just like family. She arrived at the Tower about half an hour after she left Wayne Manor. She knocked on the large door making echo throughout the tower. Starfire answered the door.

" Zaltana! It is so good to see you again. Please come in." Zaltana walked inside. The guys were watching T.V. Even Speedy was there. They turned as Zaltana walked in. Robin and Speedy both stood up and the at the same time and walked over to her.

" Morning Zal." They said at the same time. They glared at each other. Zaltana giggled.

" Morning Robin. Morning Speedy." She walked up to them, but Beast-boy stepped in front of her.

" Zaltana would you like to hear a joke I've been working on?" He asked. Before Zaltana could respond, Raven did for her.

" I don't think that any joke you told her would be funny." Beast-boy dropped his ears and gave a sad face.

Zaltana whispered to him, " You can tell me later." He looked happy again. Robin stepped foreward.

" We were going to go out on the training course today. Would you like to join us?" He asked.

" Sure." She replied. They walked to one side of the island where it had been beaten away and a console had been placed off to the side.

" Zaltana would you like the honor of going first?" Robin asked.

" What do I do?" She asked.

" We'll time you and your power. All you have to do is take out the target's as fast and as accurate as you can." Cyborg explained. Zaltana nodded.

" Alright."

" Go get situated and nod when you're ready." Robin instructed. Zaltana walked into the middle of the grounds, took a deep breath, closed her eyes and nodded. Cyborg flipped a switch and targets appeared behind Zaltana. She spun around on her heels and fired black energy bolts from her hands at them. Some more appeared above her, she shot up into the air and fired again.

Around and around she flew hitting every target almost dead center. The others watch the power meter flutter about average power, landing in between Starfire and Raven's average power level.

Zaltana landed next to Speedy when she has finished.

" Well?" She asked.

" Your power is a little higher than Starfire's and a little lower than Raven's. Your time was two minutes and five seconds. That's a new record." Cyborg said.

" Where did you learn to do all that?" Speedy asked.

" She learned on Tamaran." Starfire said. Zaltana nodded.

" After the war, many of my people stopped fighting and many forgot how to fight. Only royalty retained the skills and so my parents sent my brother and I to our neighbor and friend, Tamaran to learn to fight." Zaltana explained.

" Framling is famous for being such a peaceful planet. Her coming to our planet was how she and I met." Starfire said happily, hugging her friend. To the others it seemed as though the two aliens were hiding something but they shrugged it off.

The rest of the team, including Speedy went through the training course, none could match Zaltana's time.

They were all at the pizza place enjoying lunch, when Speedy's communicator went off.

" Alright Bee, I'll be there soon." Speedy hung up and got out of his seat. " Sorry, there's trouble in Steel City. Zal are we still on for our usual tomorrow?"

" Yeah, see you later, Speedy." She said. He nodded and left.

" How did you meet Speedy, Zal?" Beast-boy asked.

" I didn't really meet Speedy, I met his alter-ego and through him I met Speedy." Zaltana and Robin saw everyone's confusion.

" She has the gift to see everyone's past just by seeing them. She can control it to an extent and once she sees the past of that person, she remembers it." Robin explained.

" But if I touch someone, I have no choice but to see their past."

" So you know about all of us?" Raven asked.

" I do but I only say something if the person asks."

" Alright if it is true what's my real name and what did I used to do?" Cyborg said challengingly. Without hesitating Zaltana answered.

" Your name is Victor Stone and you used to play footbal until a terrible accident." Cyborg was amazed.

" What about me?" Beast-boy asked.

" Garfield Logan. You were raised by the Doom Patrol intil you decided to go out on your own and that's how you met up with Robin." Zaltana said. Robin smiled, it was great that she was opening up to people and talking more.

" What about Robin? Tell us a little about him." Starfire said. Zaltana looked at Robin then said,

" Robin and Batman had an arguement, Robin wanted to be a real hero instead of just a side-kick. That arguement led to the creation of the Teen Titans." Robin sighed. She knew he didn't want his identity revealed.

The group talked a little longer then Zaltana left for Wayne Manor.

" I've been thinking, Zaltana would be a great asset to the team-"

" Yes!" Cyborg, Beast-boy and Starfire said in unision.

Raven shrugged, " Sure."

" I guess that settles it. I'll go talk with her tomorrow." Robin said laughing.

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Zal- Until next time!

Kai- Bye!