Well, I'm back after a great Christmas break. I hope you're Christmas is as good as mine because I had a great time. Even though I didn't get the X-Box 360 because those things are too expensive and I don't have any room for another consol, but I got some great video games, DVD's, and CD's, especially the Teen Titans game for Game Boy Advance. I mean it's really good and I can't wait for the Teen Titans game for the X-Box, which I heard it's coming out on February. Now I went on a little delay as of late. Monday, I was halfway done on this story when my computer froze. I restarted my computer and tried to get back into Word but I found out that chapter 10, the one I was been doing, just got deleted. I was able to type everything back the way it is but I guess I made some spelling mistakes during then. If anyone notices any grammar errors or any past and present mix-ups, I would like to say I'm sorry, because I was in a hurry. Now let's get back to the story. Now I didn't get any reviews ever since I updated chapter 9, but the hits counter stated that I had over 250 hits for this story. So I would thank you guys for reading, but when you read this chapter, I need your reviews to see how I've been doing. Which reminds me, it's time to start chapter 9. This is Nightfire's first long flight in the city and Starfire's helping her. But when Night told her mother that her thought was to be with dad, Star couldn't help but remember the time when her daughter asked her the question.
Chapter Notes
When Starfire is teaching Nightfire how to fly, it's almost similar to when she was teaching Raven when their bodies were switched in the Teen Titans episode, "Switched". Also, Starfire will call her "nanny" Galfore, Nightfire's Grandfather. You'll find out why later on in the story. Plus, the main character of this new show, "Ben 10", is going to make an appearance. I saw the sneak peak of the show and I got to say, it's really great. But you know what, I got a funny feeling that it's going to replace Teen Titans sometime next year. Let's hope that all the letters everyone's sending will keep the Titans legacy strong.
Titans Ages
Starfire-24
Cyborg-26
Raven-24
Beast Boy/Changeling-22
Terra-22
LM-26
Nightfire-5
Angel-4
Beast Girl-3
Terri-3
Flashbacks: Italics
Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans or Ben 10.
Chapter 10: Learning to Fly
Five years later, the Titans have gone through some drastic changes as of late. First of all, they decided to drop the Teen in Titans because they are no longer Teens anymore. Another thing is that most of the time, they would say their real names now that they have grown into adults and matured a little for their children. And speaking of children, Beast Boy, or Changeling now that he's no longer a boy, and Terra gave birth to two sets of twins, boy and girl. The baby girl had light green skin, pointy ears, and dark green hair on her head. But what makes her so unique is that her eyes almost look exactly like her mother's, a light blue color. Terra called her little daughter, Brenda Logan, but for Changeling, he calls her his little Beast Girl, hence the nickname. The boy had normal peachy skin, yellow hair that was starting to show green tips on his head, and aqua green eyes. The parents named their son, Ashton "Terri" Logan. For a few years, two of the Titans kids were starting to show signs of their powers. Nightfire was accidentally shooting small blue star bolts out of her little hands, since she thought that they were new toys. And Angel started levitating some toys to her to play with. The parents were worried about their children playing around with their powers and were afraid that they would destroy something if they grow without proper training. So they all decided to tutor their kids about controlling their special gifts. This is where our story takes place.
Outside Titans Tower, things have been going very smoothly ever since the Titans were teaching their kids about their powers. Raven and Angel were meditating and keeping their minds focused, LM was out of town doing some personal business, and Terra the Changeling were taking care of their children. Ask for Nightfire and Starfire, they were on top of the tower, beginning their flying lessons. Nightfire was wearing regular clothes like every other little girl and her jet black hair had grown down to her neck, but they were tied into pigtails thanks to her mother. Starfire's uniform has change dramatically since she's now an adult. She was wearing a purple jumpsuit from neck to toes with orange diamonds around her legs, metal plating around her neck and arms, and a pink fabric like cloth wrapped around her arms and elbows. She has also cut her long red hair short to make it look all motherly like but let the lines of red hair next to her face grow a little longer. Nightfire was looking down at the bottom of the Tower then looked up at the view of the city. She was getting nervous and Starfire could tell by the way she's acting.
Starfire: "What's wrong sweetie, you look a little worried."
Nightfire looked at her mother with confused eyes and stuttered something out of her mouth.
Young Nightfire: "I- I- I'm not sure if I'm ready to fly in the city mommy. I'm scared."
Starfire: You can't be scared Tori. You've been flying ever since you were a baby.
Young Nightfire: "Yeah but it's in the Tower and with little time. I never fly for a long period of time or fly outside of the Tower before in my life. I don't know what to do."
Starfire could tell that her daughter's afraid, so she does something like any other mother could do, comfort her daughter. She approached Nightfire, bending down with one knee, and looked at her daughter with a calm face.
Starfire: "Listen Nightfire, I could tell you are afraid of flying outside and I understand. When I was your age, I was worried about flying outside my home."
Young Nightfire: "Really?"
Starfire: "Yes. Sometimes I had doubt on flying. But my K'norfka, your grandfather, Galfore told me not to be afraid. He said to me that our emotions are linked to our Tamaranean powers and if we show any negativity, our powers won't work. If you can set aside your negative emotions and be positive, then you can control of your powers. Ever since he told me that, I remained positive with my powers and never show any bad feelings to anyone. There was this one time that I almost lost my powers when I was confused on what your father said to me. But I regained it as soon the he said his true feelings about me. What I'm saying is that you can't get your fear and doubt in the way. You must be positive no matter what in order to obtain the power that you hold deep inside you. Now do you understand?"
Nightfire listened to every word her mother said and answered it with a smile that matched Starfire's.
Young Nightfire: "Yes mommy, I understand."
Starfire: "Good. Now are you ready to fly?"
Young Nightfire: "Yes."
Starfire: "Excellent. Now remember everything I taught you. Close your eyes and think of something joyful. Think of something that makes you happy for a long time. And throw out any negative emotions you have inside, just think of nice, calm, warm, wonderful thoughts."
Nightfire nodded and closed her eyes, thinking of something that can keep her happy. Her feet then levitated off the ground and she floated a few feet above the rooftop of Titans Tower. She then opened her eyes and looked at her mother, feeling excited.
Young Nightfire: "I did it mommy! I did it!"
Starfire: "Don't get too excited Tori, we're not finished yet."
Starfire then lifted off the ground and was face to face with her daughter.
Starfire: "It's time we journey into the city. Now Nightfire, I want you to stay with me the whole itme during the flight. Remember to remain positive and keep your mind on the joyful thought and don't let go of it. Are you ready?"
Young Nightfire: "Ready!"
Starfire: "Good, now let's go!"
Both Starfire and Nightfire left the Tower and were flying over Jump City. After fifteen minutes, they stopped flying and hovered over the center of the city. Nightfire couldn't help but stare at awe at the Tower, buildings, streets, and people from where she is.
Young Nightfire: "Wow… I never noticed how wonderful the city is from this view."
Starfire: "It sure is a beauty isn't it? I never get tired of something so wondrous as this. Let's continue on."
Young Nightfire: "O.K. mommy."
They then continued flying over the streets as Nightfire smiled as she feels the wind on her face. Starfire looked at her daughter and could tell that she's enjoying it.
Starfire: "Now is this much better then being inside Cyborg's and LM's musty cars."
Young Nightfire: "Oh yes mommy, it is."
As they kept flying, Nighfire turned her head to the left and saw the shopping mall she and her mother always go to.
Young Nightfire: "There's the mall mommy!"
Starfire: "Indeed Tori. When you are fully ready to fly, we can go to the mall of shopping and back home without all that horrible traffic."
Both Nightfire and Starfire laughed at the thought as they continued flying. For another fifteen minutes, they were passing through the apartment complex district. They were soaring through and between the buildings when Nightfire stopped someone through the window. It was a boy she met at grade school a few months ago. The boy's name was Ben Tennyson and he's the same age as Nightfire. He had peach skin, brown messy hair, and yellow green like eyes that made him quite special to her. They quickly became friends as soon as he entered grade school. She decided to give Ben a surprising visit as she tapped on the glass. Ben, who was drawing a picture on his desk, heard something from the window. He turned his head to look at the window and jumped out of his seat when he saw Nightfire, his friend, floating outside his window. He didn't scream because he doesn't want to startle his parents in the other room, but he slowly approached Night, still in shock and in confusion. Once he got close to the window, Nightfire smiled and wave to him outside his room. Ben gave Night a nervous smile and gave off a stiff wave. Just as they were going to get to know one another, a certain mother interrupted the moment.
Starfire: "Tori "Nightfire" Anders!"
Nightfire quivered when she heard her full name. And she knows that whenever her mother said her full name, that means she's angry at her. She turned her head left and saw her mother floating next to her with a sour look on her.
Starfire: "I thought I told you to stay with me when we fly together. I thought I almost lost you!"
Nightfire looked down to the ground and felt upset about it.
Young Nightfire: "I'm sorry mommy. I was just saying hi to a friend of mine."
Starfire: "Do you have to say hi to someone when you're flying?"
Young Nightfire: "No."
Starfire: "Exactly. You'll meet with your friend tomorrow at school. Let us continue."
Starifre then flew away as Nightfire turned to look at Ben and waved goodbye. As she flew away, Ben kept starring at her and couldn't believe what he saw.
Young Ben: "Tori was right the whole time. Her mother really is a superhero alien!"
The sun was starting to set and after a long forty-five minutes around the city, Starfire and Nightfire arrived at Titans Tower and landed gently on the rooftop. Starfire clapped her hands at her daughter's accomplishment.
Starfire: "Very very good Tori. You did a wonderful job today."
Young Nightfire: "I did? I thought that I was going to screw it all up."
Starfire: "No you didn't sweetie. I told you that when you let go of your negative emotions and think of something that makes you completely happy, you could be able to control your powers. Please tell me, what was your joyful thought?"
Nightfire simply blushed when she heard that question and turned her head away.
Young Nightfire: "Mom! Do you really have to ask that question? I don't want to talk about it."
Starfire: "Oh but I must know, I am your mother. And as a mother, it is my duty to know everything my dear daughter is thinking. What were you thinking the whole time you were flying?"
Night looked at her mother and ready to answer her question.
Young Nightfire: "Do you really want to know?"
Starfire nodded with a lovely smile.
Young Nightfire: "I know it sounds crazy but… My joyful thought was to be with daddy for the very first time."
Starfire's smile quickly faded when she heard her daughter said the word, "daddy". She turned her head away and frowned as she remembered the first time her daughter wants to know about her father.
Flashback… Two years ago…
Inside the commons room of Titans Tower, Starfire sitting on the wrap around sofa reading a magazine. Three-year-old Nightfire was sitting on the floor playing around with Silkie. The rest of the team was out along with their children doing their own thing. While Nightfire was having fun with her pet worm, there was something in her mind. Something that she kept from her mother for a while. Not sure how mom would react, she looked at her and started asking the question.
Young Nightfire: "Mommy."
Starfire put away her magazine and looked at her daughter with gleaming eyes.
Starfire: "Yes sweetie."
Young Nightfire: "There is something I've been wondering about. Can you please tell me where's daddy."
Starfire blinked her eyes in disbelief. She wasn't expecting her little girl to ask her about daddy, especially at a young age. She shook off the shock and tried to talk to her.
Starfire: "Wh- Why do you ask that question Tori?"
Young Nightfire: "Because Angel, Brenda, and Ashton have their daddies, but I'm the only one who doesn't have one. Where is he? Did something bad happen to him?"
Starfire could tell that Night wanted an answer but she's afraid to say it. Nightfire was too young to know what really happened to his father and she'll de devastated when she tells her little daughter that her father, Robin, died. Suddenly, she came up with the idea. She remembered reading about earth's religion and she knows much about what happened when people die. So with confidence she looked at her daughter and smiled.
Starfire: "Sit next to me Nightfire."
Nightfire put down Silkie, floated off the ground, and landed on the sofa next to her mother.
Starfire: "You see Tori; there is a place the people on Earth called Heaven. In Heaven, there are many people that done so many good things in their lives. Some of those are warriors, inventors, and heroes like me and your aunts and uncles. In order for you to get to heaven, must be as good as you can and never be evil. But when you go to Heaven, you can never go back home. You have to remain there for a very long time."
Young Nightfire: "Is daddy in Heaven?"
Starfire: "Yes Nightfire, he's there. Your father was one of the most bravest and kindhearted person I ever laid eyes on. He made a big risk in saving me before and because of it; he went to Heaven for his act of courage."
Young Nightfire: "You think daddy should come back here to see me for the first time?"
Starfire: "I'm afraid not. When I mean no one will ever come back from Heaven, I mean it. But don't feel so sad about it, in Heaven, there are many people watching over us. Even right this minute, your father is watching you and is very proud of what you've become. I just want to let you know that no matter where you go, no matter what you do, no matter who you talk to, your dad will always be watching you."
Nightfire remained on the sofa listening to every word her mother said. She was sad that she will never see her father, but she was glad that he'd be watching over her. She then gave her mom an embracing hug, taking Star by surprise. Starfire then hugged back as they bond together like a mother and daughter should. After a few seconds, Nightfire started asking another question and still hugging.
Young Nightfire: "Mommy."
Starfire: "Yes Tori."
Young Nightfire: "You think we will meet daddy soon?"
Starfire shed a tear down her cheek and answered her question.
Starfire: "Of course sweetie, we'll see him again. Someday…"
End Flashback…
Young Nightfire: "Mommy? Mommy? Mommy!"
Starfire snapped out of her flashback then looked at Nightfire that had a concerned look on her face.
Young Nightfire: "Are you feeling O.K.?"
Starfire: "Of course hon, I'm perfectly fine. Why did you ask?"
Young Nightfire: "Because you were trembling badly and there's a tear coming down your face."
Starfire realized it as she felt a line of water coming down her cheek. She quickly whipped it away and answered her daughter's question.
Starfire: "It's nothing Tori; I was just having some bad memories that's all."
Young Nightfire: "Is it about daddy?"
Star sighed.
Starfire: "Yes, it is."
Young Nightfire: "It's all right mommy. It's what you said to me. No matter what happens, daddy will always be watching us."
Starfire looked at her daughter and smiled at the thought of what she told her little girl two years ago.
Starfire: "Thank you honey, I appreciate it."
Star then looked at the sun and noticed it's slowly sinking halfway to the ocean.
Starfire: "Goodness, it's getting late. We should head back in before we miss dinner."
Young Nightfire: "Why bother? Dinner is going to be late."
Starfire: "And why do you ask that young lady?"
Young Nightfire: "Because Uncles Stone and Garfield are always fighting over it."
The two of them laughed at that joke then headed back in the Tower for something to eat.
That's the end of the final chapter of the year. But don't worry, 2006 is going to be great when I add a few more stories into Fan Fiction, just as soon as I'm done with this and Doomed Titans. And don't think for a second that Nightfire's Origins is over by a long shot, I got more chapters in store. Including the next one, when Starfire gives Nightfire a bedtime story. I know it sounds cheesy but it's real good when I update it. Please Review and have a Happy New Year.