There will be Silence

Chapter Four: Skeletons in Closets?

"What! Return to Tamaran! But Starfire, why?" Was the very enthusiastic response of Robin when the red-haired alien briefed all the other titan team members about her little adventure. She could have been sure her cheeks tinged pink when the other titans reminded her that this could quite possibly be a trap from Blackfire. It was flattering, to say the least that her companions were so concerned about her welfare. Flattering, comforting… and yet strangely inconvenient. She would have to leave as soon as she possibly could so that she could reach her planet in time. She was required to go un-accompanied. Which was why, perhaps the other titans had such a strong objection to her going. The green changeling Beastboy, who had surprisingly been quiet for quite some time finally spoke up, "Yeah, Star. Why would you all of a sudden be invited to a ban-banq-banque-thingy and be told to go by yourself?"

The monotone voice of a pale woman under the shadow of her hooded cloak drawled, "By Jove, the boy actually has a point. Never mind that it's already been stated that you shouldn't go along. Beastboy actually has a point. I'm impressed." This in turn, earned her a long hard glare from the boy whose intelligence was questioned. Of course, no one could call a boy who glared at Raven intelligent. And the only reason that this is fact was that he was glaring at her when he had a strong passion for her. Even that wasn't the reason why he was nonsensical, it was because he felt these feelings and didn't know what they were. However, this may have been to his advantage because if he didn't know about these feelings, she could not enter his mind and discover them. If the green teen could comprehend all that, he'd never label his emotions again. Never mind that the other titans only suspected the eccentric young lady was telepathic, they had not proved her claims. They all believed them anyway.

Cyborg, the alien's older brother figure of the group sat on the couch, his arms crossed and a distant look on his face. Well, not quite distant, more along the lines of thoughtful. Starfire did not like the look on his face because it replaced the smiling face he wore when they laughed at Raven's sarcasm. This meant that they would never allow her to leave, forcing her to take back her promise to her guardian. Tears started to surface when a loud, booming sound came from outside the large tower.

Everything was forgotten as the Teen Titans rushed to open the window to hear the noise. It was strange that a large echoing boom sound would erupt from the city without setting off their trouble alarm. As one of the large windows was levitated, they found that the booming was actually the beat to a strange new song that only Beastboy had seemed to have heard. If it could have been sorted into a genre, it would have most likely been sorted into techno. Starfire, had only heard one techno song when her sister took them to a club.

Maybe it was her thoughts of her sister that lead her to turn around and see a haunting woman dance in the shadows behind her. Long, jet black hair swerved around like satin blowing in the breeze as a tall, violet eyed lady spun around with a gypsy like mystique. Humming in a voice that the red head had heard since childhood, she finally slipped her feet to bring her face to face with her younger sister. Starfire did not notice her team mates watch her with frightened glances as Blackfire smirked with a harsh whisper, "Three queens, and two jacks. Misfortune for you, little sister. There are too many cards up my sleeve." Starfire instantly whispered right back with determination, "Says the woman with a two in her hand. What comes around with go around as it has before, Sister." Before Blackfire could begin her reply, the red head heard a slam and her sister evaporated within the air. She then moved her arms and legs, which she hadn't even realized were invisibly bound.

"Starfire, are you alright? I could have sworn that you just called the air in front of you sister." Beastboy inquired with big, emerald velvet eyes. Then came the panic. How could they not have seen her? Was this a joke? "You did not see her?" Their loving alien asked, fear in her voice. Raven shook her head barely, "Starfire, there was no one in front of you." "But she was dancing and taunting me! Blackfire was toying with me!" Here Robin interrupted, "Blackfire? Star, she's been wondering around in exile for ages. She won't be causing anymore trouble to you for a long time." "Yeah," the green teen agreed, "And you missed hearing that new sound because you spaced out!"

Maybe, she thought to herself, Maybe I'm just over excited and should get some sleep. She then sighed and hugged each of her beloved friends, "I think I may just be the exhausted. I will retire immediately." After her normal farewells and good nights, the other titans discussed her strange behavior for a moment.

"I don't understand how anyone could space out with that new song blaring so loud." Beastboy commented quietly. Once again, he had a point. He must have been having a really good day, Raven thought amusedly. All of a sudden, her thoughts came to a screeching halt as she instantly remembered a chapter of her thick book she had just read that morning after making her tea and taking photos of the cute couple. Without having time to make up an excuse she mumbled, "That's it." And without saying good night to her friends, she ran out the door. Cyborg stood there exasperated, "Is it just me, or do we just attract the weird ladies to our team?" "I don't know, but it seems there are some skeletons we should pull out of our closets." Robin remarked more to himself than to anyone else in the room.

Soon Beastboy was the only titans left standing in the living room and he sighed, muttering to himself, "Well there goes our movie night. Geez, skeletons in closets? Who uses that term?"