Anon requested Raven in a bikini. Also provided the plot of Star attending a Royal Event on Tamaran to make the StarRae possible in this story. The rest, I got creative.


Starfire was in her room, eyes scrunched in concentration as she waited for the signal of her planet's transmission. Her device remained blank, only the few files of her personal information and the daily reports of their work.

Tamaran contacted her from time to time to give her some updates on their planet. Fortunately, most of it was great news! Ever since the gruesome war it faced over the decades, their planet was starting to return to its previous state.

With their technology and development, they were able to preserve their flora and fauna. With great care and maintenance, the wonders of their planets were slowly increasing in numbers in their surroundings. Fauna grew in a rapid state, encouraged by the return of a healthy atmosphere.

Although their water source was still in the process of recovering. Those finite resources were the hard things to manage. Thankfully, with Cyborg's previous help, it was made possible.

A signal finally transmitted and she eagerly pressed the button. The commander appeared on the screen.

"Princess."

"Oh, hello! I've been waiting for you!"

"Likewise, we had trouble with the frequency. We are currently in your atmosphere with permission from the JLA."

"Have you come to deliver great news?"

"Yes Princess. Galfore has requested your presence for the upcoming royal event. The waterfalls used for the event have finally been restored. Fauna is alive and well. "

"Oh, great news! Is our home finally capable of restoring its lush tropical nature?"

"We are not sure about that matter. Our team is trying its best to restore it to how far it can go. Although your friend's help and technology really did help boost our progress."

"Oh, would you like to speak to Cyborg to thank him personally?"

"Unnecessary, Princess. We would like to invite you to the upcoming royal event. You may bring your friends with you if you'd like. It is only about two Earth days."

"I shall accept! I will tell them soon, please wait for me."

"We will be waiting here for a day, Princess. Please update us."

The screen flickered and the commander faded away from view. She quipped in happiness as she twirled in the air inside her room. She could finally visit again! The mere thought of visiting again had her heart racing in excitement.

She packed her items in a quick manner, she also needed to inform her team after all! She really did not pack much, only a few clothes and belongings she could use on the planet. Besides, her home would be accommodating her further what she would lack.

Silkie purred at the corner of her bed, head tilted curiously at the sudden packing of its owner. It gestured to the window, eyes questioning his master.

"Oh, yes, Silkie! I shall return to Tamaran for a few days! Fret not, you would be in good hands!"

Starfire grabbed Silkie before she zipped towards the common room.

The doors swished open to the busy room. Robin and Cyborg were in multiplayer mode in their new game they bought a few days ago. Beastboy was seen between the two, posture slacked in irritation as he finally finished his life in the game. Raven was brewing tea on the kitchen island; a book placed on the counter.

"Hello friends!" She exclaimed while she twirled in the air to capture their attention. Robin and Cyborg took notice of her as they paused the game for a moment; controllers lay on their lap. Beastboy was already looking at her.

"I wish to invite you! Tamaran has called me for a royal event and I would like all of you to come!"

"Uhm," Robin started, scratching his neck. Events in the Tamaran were eccentric and possibly more than his human biology could withstand. "I'm not sure about that, Star. Cases are rising in Jump, and we can't leave it unguarded."

"Yea, Titans East are also busy tracking Brother Blood."

"But!" Starfire deflated, landing in the center of the room, blocking the television.

"It only happens once a year in your Earth's definition of time. Surely our honorary members would be willing to look after us for only two days?"

"I'm sorry, Star. The last time we attended your…wedding and also on the last vacation, we came back to several reports." Robin stated, emphasizing his point when he transferred the screen from their game to the series of reports that occurred during their absence.

"Oh," Starfire said weakly. She understood that they were required here to maintain the peace of their city. Surely, only a few days would not be so bad! But seeing their leader was adamant, she would have to decline the offer.

"Robin," Beastboy nudged Robin's shoulder, finger pointed at the look of their alien team member. It was the look you do not want to be on the receiving end. It was much worse compared to Beastboy's kitten face. You really should not make Starfire cry.

"Okay, okay, look," Robin stood up, hands openly swaying around to comfort their distressed member. "How about one of us go with you? The rest of us would stay here and guard the city. Good deal right?"

Starfire beamed a little, even a company or two would be fine!

Cyborg faked a cough in his hand, eyes gleaming mischievously as he stared at Beastboy. Beastboy saw the wiggling eyebrows of Cyborg; he instantly got the message the tin can was saying.

"Ohh, Robin, you could have just said it was a date."

"Huh?" Robin flushed, his eye-mask widened at the double-meaning his friend stated. He glared when the remaining boys burst out laughing. He motioned over to Raven to help him desperately. Desperate enough that Raven felt it through their bond.

Raven halted her brewing, levitating closer to the four teens.

"Look, Star, who would you want to come with you? Robin, Cyborg, or Beastboy? Surely one of them would be fine."

"It is you who I want to come, Raven."

"...What?" Raven blurted out.

"What's Rae gonna do Star?" Beastboy started, clearly struggling as he laughed between his words. "Hide in your quarters and read a book?"

"Goodbye, B!" Cyborg snickered, already seeing the dark energy that traveled towards the shape-shifter. Robin laughed as the dark talon grabbed the Changeling's underwear, stretching it wide enough to reach over his forehead. A high squeak from Beastboy sounded out.

"Ow! Okay, okay, sorry!" Beastboy struggled with the dark talon before it dispersed, letting him return his boxers back to its place.

"Why Raven, Star?" Robin repeated, curious as to how it led to their sorceress.

"Raven has not had the chance to see my planet truly! Like Beastboy said, she mostly stayed within her given quarters. All of you participated in what my planet could offer, I would like Raven to witness it, too!"

"Well, uhm, sorry Starfire, but I have things to do."

"Escaping to your weekly poetry club downtown is not a thing, Raven. C'mon, go with Star, explore the planet." Robin provided. The girls were close enough with each other, surely more time together could strengthen their bond. He looked meaningly towards the boys.

"Yeah, Rae. It's an opportunity to loosen up, and besides, you'll be free from this grass strain's shenanigans!"

"It's a free vacation! No butt-whooping of lowly-rated criminals." Beastboy quipped finally, offering a thumbs-up with his left hand.

"And why are you three supporting this?" Raven glared at the three smiling boys. She looked back to Starfire's pleading face, eyes twinkling as she waited for her approval. She sighed, and here she thought she was confident that Starfire would choose Robin.

"Fine. When do we leav — !" Raven was cut off, Starfire has already grabbed her from her hood. She coughed a little as she choked from the sudden grasp. She heard the boys chuckling and Starfire squealing in glee.

"In a few minutes! Oh friends, please take care of Silkie!"

Starfire dragged Raven to her room, never stopping her musings on what her planet could offer. Raven grumbled throughout the whole duration she was forcefully dragged by her hood. Oh her poetry! She would miss the favorite genre about to show that night.

"Raven, you will enjoy it! The falls on our planet are truly refreshing!"

"Sure."

"Please, pack your belongings! I shall call the commander to pick us up!"

She pushed Raven inside her room, making the empath stumble for a moment. She bid her departure, but promised to come back in a few moments from outside the door.

Raven sighed, it will only be for a few days, what can happen? She grabbed a bag and fit only a few of her costume and her toothbrush. She paused at her bookshelves, maybe a book or two would suffice in the entire visit.

That was all she could really pack. Hopefully, her quarters would still be the same in their home. Disgruntled, she flopped to her bed, trying to chant her words inside her mind. The reason why she really didn't want to leave her quarters back then was mainly the tiredness she felt.

Tamaraneans barely covered their emotions! Their feelings barraged her empathy non-stop and she found it overwhelming. To experience it once again had her shuddering. She began preparing to strengthen her mental facilities so she would be able to handle their emotions.

A quick knock on her door halted her progress. Figuring it was Starfire, she stood up and greeted the other person on the door. It swished open to reveal the boys.

"So, hey, ya guys need the T-Ship?"

"No. Starfire said that their ship is here to collect us."

"She is right!" Starfire's voice echoed in the distance. Her voice became clearer when she landed beside the boys. Her bag slung lazily across her shoulder. She inserted herself between the boys, eagerly looking at the empath.

"Are you ready?"

Raven motioned her bag, it was brought to her with dark energy.

"Yeah."

"Wonderful! They are about to arrive on our rooftop!"

"Oh, let's greet them then. We'll see you off." Robin led the group to the elevator. He sent some quick looks to the empath, he hoped she would be comfortable enough for the whole trip.

"Stop worrying." She said quietly. The elevator doors opened to the spacious rooftop, just in time for the spaceship to land silently on their helipad. Starfire flew, greeting them in her language. The belly of the craft opened, a ramp slowly rolled out with Tamaranean troops.

"Princess. Is all of your team coming?" The commander motioned, eyes questioning as the male heroes stayed, only the other female neared their ship.

"No, unfortunately they need to remain to protect our city. However, my friend, Raven, will be coming with me!"

"Miss Raven, thank you for giving our princess company."

"Eh, sure."

Starfire and Raven went up the ramp, followed by the troops. The boys waved their goodbye as the ramp closed. They soon saw the girls in the windows of the spaceship, with Starfire waving eagerly, before she brought Raven in a hug with her other hand. They laughed when Raven's hood was tugged down, showing a pissed-off face.

"Ya think, Rae's gon be fine?"

"Let's hope so."

Raven was glad that their troops were mature, there was a blank state of emotion that radiated off from them, aside from Starfire, of course. Their trek towards their planet was so far smooth, they have not yet encountered any extraterrestrial enemy.

She remained seated at the guest seat, watching as Starfire communicated with her people at the central table of the ship. It displayed their home visualized in blueprints. There were statistics displayed, and some blinked in red. She didn't bother to understand it.

Her book remained on her lap, not in the mood to continue her reading. She kind of wished that the rest of the team came. She felt shy among these exuberant peers. Starfire's people often came to her, asking if she wanted refreshments. She declined all those offers.

It was nearly an hour when their ship finally entered familiar territory, based on the screen. Their location on the screen looked near to the big dot in the center with the title 'Tamaran' indicated in bold letters.

"We are about to enter our zone. Miss Raven, things will get rough." She nodded at the information, buckling in the seatbelt. They imitated the motion, everyone sat as they helped along the landing.

Starfire eagerly looked at the windows, what was once barren land was slowly being filled with lush trees! She would eagerly tap Raven's shoulder when she saw familiar species that remained in her mind during her childhood.

"That is a flarnop!"

Raven glanced at the horrid creature that ran along its habitat. Nope, she was not going near one like that. At all. It looked like a Domo-kun but mutated and looked like it was crafted for a horror movie. Its vicious fangs was a message enough that you don't want to be around it.

"Uh, cute."

"We arrived! Oh I will see my knorf'ka again!"

"Galfore has already prepared your quarters, Princess."

The ship made it past the rough atmosphere, finally settling into safe land. It swiftly entered the port inside the royal palace with several people waiting. Galfore towered among all the others.

Starfire barely waited for the ramp to open before she hugged Galfore. They embraced each other with glee, the others cheered for their princess's arrival. Raven remained with the troops who stayed at her side.

"Oh, Galfore! I wished to bring my whole friends. Alas, I cannot, for they need to protect the city."

"I understand, your Majesty. Miss Raven, pleased to see your company."

Raven offered a quick bow. She gave her bag when the maid gestured for it. They disappeared to put her belongings in her quarters.

"The event shall soon commence! Please, prepare and fill yourself."

They led them to the grand kitchen of the palace, with long tables placed in the middle, occupying the whole length of the floor. Extravagant chandeliers hugged the ceiling, boasting of the planet's rich minerals.

The tables were filled with colorful delicacies common to their home. Raven noted that some were familiar from their previous visit, and her stomach churned weirdly. She did not like those one bit. Most of all that was still moving.

"Please, eat to your wishes!"

Before Starfire could fully engage herself with an eat-all-you-can frenzy, Raven clasped her arm. Starfire took note of her look, she paused, ignoring the questioning look of her people as she remained rooted.

"Look, I'm not hungry. Show me my quarters?

"Of course!"

Starfire led her outside, waving the people off, she said to them that she will be back in a moment. They traveled to the grand palace, the thick, red carpet softened their steps as they passed door by door. When they turned a corner, Raven finally saw the familiar quarters they resided once.

Their quarters were near Starfire's grand, luxurious room. However, Starfire led her to her room, opening the double doors to reveal the king-sized bed. She saw that their bags were on the floor, with robes placed on the middle of the bed.

"Uh… we aren't in different rooms?"

"Unfortunately, the rooms you once resided in, are filled with storage for the improvements of our planet. They would not accept that you be placed in a common quarter meant for our maids."

"I see. Thank you. Uh, I'll just be here, so go on. Eat with Galfore."

"I'll be back with some food in case you are hungry."

"No need…"

"Raven, we are aware of your needs and preferences. They've prepared tea and common food from Earth to sustain you."

"Oh…thank you. Now, go."

Starfire smiled at her pleasantly before she left, leaving Raven alone in their shared quarters. She exited towards the semi-curved balcony, offering Tamaran's view. Gone was the army of fleet that were stationed during her marriage years ago, replaced by colorful greeneries.

With how far she can see, she felt glad on behalf of her friend that Tamaran was now slowly recovering. Hopefully, they can maintain this progress.

She was cut off from her musings when her communicator rang. She flipped it open to see the boys' eager smiles.

"Hey! Starfire called us moments ago. Where are you?" Cyborg greeted, eyes squinting at the background of Raven's screen. "Hah! You're in your room aren't ya? Can't stomach their food?"

"I was… unpacking," She glanced at her simple bag on the floor. "They learned, they prepared Earth cuisine."

"Aw, I wish I came instead."

"So, how's the planet, Raven?" Robin inquired, still smiling as he absorbed the background view. "Wait, you're in Starfire's room?"

"Yeah, our quarters are now a storage room for their tech."

Beastboy could be heard laughing in the background before he slapped Robin's back.

"Aw, wish it was you huh, buddy?"

Raven raised her brow in question when their leader flushed red.

"I told you, we have nothing going in between us! Not anymore."

"Sure, bud!"

"It's true! We tried it but, there's really nothing, man. We called it quits after Tokyo."

Oh. That explained why Starfire often came to her when she was sad. The girl often visited her room as a means to distract herself, mainly meditating with her. Raven knew something was off, but did not push it.

"Answering Robin's question, their planet seems to be recovering." She finished dully, she wanted to end the call and approach Starfire. Maybe the girl felt lonely, she did not open up the situation after all during all the times she visited Raven.

She could tell it ate her up from the inside.

"That's good to hear. We'll get out of your hair now, ya can last, girl. It's just one night." Cyborg waved his goodbye, with Robin and Beastboy saying their goodbyes. The transmission faded out of view and she closed it.

She remained in the center of the balcony, the wind picking up as it swayed around her. Winds here were rough, she noted, as her cloak danced wildly behind her. It roared, but nonetheless relaxing.

She unfastened her cloak, and placed it on the bed with her powers. She inhaled deeply, thankful that the planet's condition is similar to Earth. She levitated, crossing her legs as she cleared her mind, prepared to meditate.

Raven wasn't aware how long she was immersed in her meditation, her mind was still open to her physical surroundings. The only chant of her voice grounded her to the physical realm. Her senses reached out from time to time in case there was any danger.

When a familiar presence tugged her back to reality, she opened her eyes to see Starfire in front of her, smiling sweetly. She refrained from letting the blood reach her cheeks from Starfire's protruding gaze.

"Hey. How long have you been standing there?"

"A few minutes at most. Do you know that you look most peaceful in your meditation?"

"Staring is impolite, Star."

"I apologize, but you look so cute."

Only then she realized she was freezing. She shivered under the rough winds that battered her form. That was the only problem when meditating, she left her physical realm, unconscious of her body condition.

The familiar weight of her cloak was draped over her shoulders. She looked behind to see Starfire.

"It was quite brave of you to shoulder those winds, Raven. Only Tamaraneans can tolerate these freezing temperatures."

Raven only gave a meek nod. She grasped the cloak tighter to her body, glad that her cloak was magically enchanted. She entered the room, with Starfire following as she closed the was a tray that contained hot tea and a plate of steaming food at the corner of the bed.

"Surely, you are hungry? We have a few more moments before the event commences."

"What's the event all about anyways?" Raven asked, sitting down in the corner of the bed. She tentatively took a whiff of the tea. She sipped a minimal amount, before nodding in satisfaction. It was fine. She could touch the food later.

"It's about capturing local fauna through competition!"

"Like…how?"

"We ride on our own cavalry, and capture it with our bare hands and strength!"

"Oh. No powers?"

"No powers! They are currently preparing our ride, so please fill yourself before we compete with one another."

"Only two of us…would compete?"

"No, no. Several of my people would also compete, but people would like to see you in action. You barely made an appearance from before. They are eager to see what you are capable of!"

"They shouldn't expect it. Tell them in advance to lower their expectations."

"Please, do not underestimate yourself! I shall change to our outfits, yours is being…still crafted." Starfire finished. She entered the bathroom and closed the door. Raven is left in the room, wondering if she should eat the food if the event was to commence soon.

Starfire was quick in the bathroom, exiting clad in a monokini. Her knee-high boots still remained along with her long, silver gauntlets. The gem in the back of her hands twinkled brightly.

Raven sputtered at the revealing outfit. The monokini hugged her figure tightly, with the torso area splitted into two, revealing her toned abdomen, but it merged again to support her cleavage. That barely looked like fighting armor!

Before she could speak, a maid knocked and let herself in. She offered a quick complement to their princess before approaching the shell-shocked empath. She handed her folded clothes.

"Your armor for the upcoming event, Miss Raven." She spoke with a broken accent. She handed it to the mystic Titan before departing with a bow.

She accepted it, and nearly popped her eyes out when she rolled it out. It looked like a two-piece bikini. It looked close to how Slade reduced her clothes back then on the tower. The material however looked durable and flexible, color dyed into midnight blue.

"Star," She croaked awkwardly, barely restraining the colors that started to coat her ashen cheeks. "I- can't wear this!"

"Oh, I knew you would decline it, but please! Consider it, be one with our culture!" Starfire pleaded, after all, the boys tried out the Tamaranean outfits! She continued to plead with her eyes, waiting for Raven to come into a conclusion. She knew the girl needed coaxing.

"You were the one to say to respect cultures, so please, consider! Even the boys tried the costume back then."

"Starfire, that costume mostly translates to only in their underwear on Earth."

"But we are not on Earth." She whined, surely she can persuade the empath to try on their clothes.

"It is not that far from what you are currently wearing."

"Starfire. What I'm wearing is a leotard, not a bikini, or whatever you call this thing." Raven stumbled on her words as she continued to look at the monstrosity of this outfit that barely covered her body.

"But my people would be most grateful for you to wear it!"

Raven sighed, massaging the bridge of her nose. Starfire was not wrong, after all she was accepting of her own home's culture. Besides, the boys were not here, no one to record this embarrassing situation.

So, much to her chagrin, Raven nodded hesitantly. The laughter of Starfire barely eased her worry and embarrassment. Starfire coaxed her into the bathroom to try it out. The muted whistling of Starfire can be heard outside.

How in the world is she going to wear this thing?

Is she going to wear a brassiere under this…thing? She quickly undressed, stepping out of her leotard and boots, her belt gingerly placed on the counter. Her cloak was placed on the hanging hooks.

Clad in only her black undergarments, she looked at the costume with disdain. Is she going to wear something underneath it, or go commando? Looking back at Starfire's outfit, it looked like the girl wore nothing underneath.

Bracing for the worst, she took off her undergarments. She wore it easily. The color was a nice touch, so that was a little comfort. It confused her how it fit her perfectly. How did they know her measurements?

She hesitantly switched her gaze to the mirror. Surprisingly, it hugged her figure quite well, accentuating her curves and bosom. She did not want to admit it, but she looked good. While she was not as toned as Starfire, the outfit fit her, showing her toned and firm abdomen.

Was she really this big? The bosom part of the outfit hugged her snugly. She twirled around, cheeks burning in color as her back was left open, the bottom part of the outfit also hugged her bottoms well.

A knock had her hugging her chest protectively. It opened slowly to reveal Starfire.

"Oh, it suits you well!" She gleamed, invading Raven's personal space to trail her index finger from her spine down below her back.

"What are you doing?!" Raven backed off at the ticklish gesture. Starfire looked at her playfully. It did not go unnoticed as Raven's cheek was almost akin to a rose.

"You look beautiful, Raven." Starfire suddenly said softly, laced with a hint of affection. Starfire's gaze remained fixed on her, eyes free from judgment, only acceptance. Raven did not miss it, her empathy also picked up on it too. She clumsily shifted her weight from one foot to another. She was unused to compliments.

"Uh, do I have to wear those, too?" She said faintly, hands gesturing to the boots and gauntlets the princess wore.

"No need, Raven. Besides, they are heavy for you. I offered the boys back then, and they were not able to raise their arms."

"Oh, so I'm just going out," She unclasped her hands as she waved to her new outfit. "Like this? Can't I at least wear my cloak?"

"Your cloak will only be a burden, friend. Come, let us lend you the footwear."

Hesitantly, Raven took a step out of their shared room, paranoid for any extra company. Surely she would be able to last outside those freezing temperatures? With a last longing look on her cloak, she closed the bathroom door.

Starfire already exited their quarters, and she followed suit. The feeling of her back being exposed was so unfamiliar to her. The maids nearby took a glance at them and she was already feeling more embarrassed.

"Do not worry, Raven. This is normal among us."

"I know, but not for me."

Raven missed her cloak, itching to call her powers to grab it. For sure Starfire would not allow her, and looking at the cavalry once they went outside, extinguished the thought of grabbing it.

They were not close to the cavalry she expected. She expected a similar form of horses to be their ride, it had a saddle, yet it stood on two hind legs.

It was similar to the form of Beastboy's dinosaur, but it had no eyes. It had gills however, swaying when it took a breath. They had long claws, almost matching the size of her head.

"Oh. We're going to ride on that?"

"Yes, we would like to teach you first."

A group of males residing with their creature whistled, clearly directed at them. The room erupted in cheers once they saw their princess and guest. Raven suddenly felt like she was in a spotlight. Thankfully, her mental facilities blocked out their strong emotions.

Starfire led her to a large creature, it towered over her. Starfire opened her palm towards it, and petted the creature, it purred in content. Its mouth was gaping, showing a set of razor-sharp canines, saliva dripped on the floor. Raven resisted the urge to shudder.

"This will be your ride. We would like to tell you that they are similar to us. They feel your emotions and would act similar to it."

"Great."

Raven hopped on the humongous creature, awkwardly patting it on its mane. It seemed to respond to her well for now. She grasped at the leather-equivalent reins. How was she going to ride this?

Her footwear clicked in place at the stirrups provided by the saddle. She had a decent posture and stability, that was a comfort. The reins led to the bars on each side of the creature's mouth. She'd have to remind herself to tug the reins gently. She did not want to hurt the creature.

Starfire called over to her in her own ride, a hand securely placed in the reins. For a moment, Starfire and the nearby soldiers taught her how to ride the beast. It was easy, the creature understood where she wanted it to be with a quick motion of her reins.

"Is everyone ready for the event?" Galfore bellowed, resonating in the garden. They erupted in cheers again, a soldier handed Raven a spear, to which she took hesitantly.

"You will capture a grisnek. Those who can capture the stealthy creatures first will have the privilege to acquire the festival's trophy!" Soldiers raised their spear, cheering loudly as Galfore presented an image of the creature.

It looked feline with its form, with slitted-eyes. It had claws, and fur of purple color, their pattern similar to a leopard's. It's tail was long and looked like a cotton ball of fluff in the end. It was not small, but large enough to pass as a medium-sized dog.

"I bid you luck, Miss Raven! Our people are the most competitive, and even your friend Cyborg managed to win last time. I hope you bring home the trophy, this time, too!"

The crowd turned towards her, cheering her, and she felt flustered. She gripped the spear tighter in her right hand as her left hand loosely grasped the reins. She did not know what would happen, but she suddenly felt competitive.

A shot served as a signal as all of them raced outside the lush tropical nature of Tamaran. Raven knew her powers would be of help with the use of her empathy, but she was no cheater. So she used her mind.

The creature was average, and if it looked like a predator, surely it would live nearby where water and prey was common. She heard a small stream of river, and she guided the creature. The creature hopped over a tall bush, landing heavily on the shallow river.

Raven glanced around the stream, surveying the area. Do they eat fruits native to this planet? If so, it sure was found here in the corners of the river. She made the creature trek on the shallow stream, the creature tall enough to walk with ease.

Raven had her spear pointed below, unsure what purpose it would serve. They were to capture, not kill, so why the spear? The creature huffed to call her and she looked at where the beast pointed its head at.

Her assumption was correct, lay hidden in the bushes, was a grisnek that looked at them contemplatively. Its ears were pointed towards them, slitted-eyes opened wide as it stared at them warily. Raven saw it look at the spear, and it bolted away.

With a quick snap of her reins, the beast chased after the swift grisnek. Raven tried to compose herself at the rough ride, the creature was a beast in running! It expertly jumped over bushes, trying to keep track of the feline-like creature.

The grisnek never strayed far from the stream, it opted to run on the land just before the river. Raven noticed that the creature was starting to slow down, the shallow river was not shallow anymore. She led it to land where it ran faster.

She glanced at the widening river, a current picking up pace. She discarded her worries as she leaned further, twirling the spear in her hand. If she could throw it to stop the pace of the creature, she would get that trophy!

If it were not for the obstacles and that dexterous grisnek going inside through bushes, she could have already grabbed it! But no, some bushes had thorns that already cut the side of her limbs with small scratches.

The feline-like creature sped up more than she knew it could, disappearing over a thick bush.

No, she would capture it!

She tugged the reins harder, her creature huffing as it ran faster. Its rider holding in its mane for support and stability, it felt the confidence coming off from its rider, so it pushed itself. Raven braced herself when the creature prepared to take a large leap to overcome the thick bush.

Raven screamed, realizing too late that she strayed far away from the river enough to miss that it was before a drop. Her creature also understood the situation, shrieking a loud guttural noise as they fell from the raging falls.

Her powers! She forgot for a moment in her panic. The fall was drastic! Before she even had the chance to call it, her creature softened their descent, turning to face the wall of earth, its claws dug in the dirt.

Raven covered her face with the hand she held the spear with, legs hugging the creature tightly. She grunted in pain when pieces of small debris managed to cut her torso, her creature whined in apology.

They landed roughly, the impact creating a loud splash on the bottom of the waterfalls. Raven was forcefully dislodged from her creature, her spear forgotten in the depths of the cold water.

It was freezing!

She frantically swayed her arms, desperate to reach the surface. The outfit was not helping at all! When she finally resurfaced, she took a gulpful of air, before finding her creature. She hoped that it was alright. The falls made it hard to see, the smoke from the waves were not helping.

She shuddered, swimming to the land. Her arms and legs were weak when she reached the land, coughing as she tried to force out residual water. She stood up shakily, eyes squinting, worried for her ride.

She scanned her surroundings, waiting for any signs of the beast. The creature was strong enough to survive the impact, so where was it? When she saw its head poking out near her, she rushed to help it out of the water.

With the help of her powers, rules be damned, she managed to scoop the creature to the dirt. It was heaving, whining as it nudged her hand with its head.

"I'm so sorry," She mumbled, aware that the creature would feel it. She was too arrogant! If she had played it safely, this would not happen. The creature's leg looked broken, too, adding up to her guilt.

"Raven!" A shout behind her had her looking. Starfire's creature leapt out from the bushes, before rushing to her.

"Are you alright?! I saw you fall!" Starfire hoisted herself from her ride, rushing towards the empath. Her creature neared Raven's, communicating in their own words.

"I… did not realize. Saw it too late." She grimaced, the cold from the fall intensifying the cuts she had on her limbs and torso.

"You are bleeding!"

"I'm fine. My ride needs attention." Raven winced, the freezing temperature not helping, intensifying after being submerged in one. Having no mercy, a strong wind picked up that made her shiver further.

Starfire suddenly scooped her up, much to her embarrassment. Surprised at the sudden movement, she hugged Starfire's shoulder for balance.

"Star, I can fly!"

"You are injured! My pet shall attend to yours, they will be retrieved by my soldiers."

Raven shook further, her body quivered erratically at the speed Starfire was flying. How cold can it be on this damned planet?! She barely heard Starfire's apology over the howling wind as her teammate zipped back towards the palace.

She looked down below, surprised at how far she travelled. Was she really that immersed in the chase? No wonder she had not heard the fall.

They stayed undetected as Starfire entered through the doors of the overlooking balcony. She set Raven down their shared bed, scolding Raven to stay still. Raven followed the command, huddled in the thick blanket, an attempt to restore her normal temperature.

Starfire returned, offering her a freshly brewed tea. She eagerly accepted it with shaking hands. Her teammate closed the doors of the balcony, halting the winds that threatened to enter. Raven never knew she could finish a hot tea that fast.

"Lie down." Starfire said as she sat beside her, then nudged her shoulder.

"Huh?"

"Lie down, I shall tend to your wounds."

"Star. I — I'm fine!" She raised her hands, trying to discourage the alien.

"Those thorns were poisonous, Raven. Lie down." Starfire scolded with a tone that would not accept no for an answer. Hesitantly, Raven lay down on the center of the bed, heart beating fast as Starfire positioned herself above her.

"Look, I can heal it, Star, with time…" She finished weakly, eyes casted to the side as Starfire applied some unknown cream to the cuts in her torso. She bit her mouth, trying not to shiver under the gentle care.

Starfire gingerly pressed her cream-coated fingers on the cuts. The fall must have been rough, seeing how some of her cuts were big. Her limbs were the problem, her boots protected her from the thorns, but it was not the same for her friend.

Raven was jumpy when she slid down and started on her thighs. With how her friend wriggled often, she demanded her to stay still, fingers pressing hard to emphasize her point.

"I can do it," Raven breathed out weakly, clearly affected by Starfire's care.

"I insist. I should have informed you earlier."

Raven bit her tongue, restraining the moan that threatened to bubble out from her throat. Starfire's hands were warm against her cold body, and she could definitely feel the flatness of her palm as it caressed her thighs with a firm but gentle pressure.

Starfire's palm was dexterous in its massage, the cream provided a smooth movement. Raven closed her eyes as she leaned her head further in the pillow, trying to control her breathing.

She finally was given solace when Starfire moved to her shins, where several cuts from the thorns were worst. She hissed when Starfire applied the cream. It seemed that the toxin was reacting to whatever cream Starfire used.

"The cream should nullify the toxins of the thorns. You will recover tomorrow, given your healing rate."

Starfire knew the treatment was done, but she couldn't stop touching the demoness. Coaxing those noises from the usually stoic empath affected her. She knew Raven enjoyed her touch, judging by how flushed her face was.

"Do you know," She whispered, cream set aside, before she towered over Raven again. "Why did Robin and I break up?"

Raven wished for the bed to swallow her as Starfire loomed over her; crimson locks tickled the tip of her nose.

"No…" She resisted the urge to sneeze, the tips of Star's hair irritated her nose.

"I was finding the qualities in the wrong person," Starfire said, before she sat on Raven's lap, enjoying the flustered demoness underneath her control. "I desired for someone patient, Raven."

She trailed her hands starting from Raven's navel, firmly feeling the empath's toned stomach.

"I desired someone who would see and understand me for who I am. Robin could not understand my emotions, why I needed to feel it so strongly. It is part of who I am that no one could take from me."

She hooked her fingers under the elastic edge of her bikini, stretching the fabric, then let it snap back to the place. She was rewarded with a gasp and an arching back.

"And, who would understand me the most," She leaned, eyes stared right through Raven's wide, lilac eyes. "Is you, Raven. You knew how emotions fueled me. X'hal, our powers are derived from our emotions."

Starfire placed her palms on the center of Raven's chest, humming in content to feel those heartbeats that beat wildly under her ministrations.

"Do you know how hard I yearned for you? How hard I restrained myself during all those times I sought comfort from you and your room?"

She moved her hands, trailing just above her breasts, fingers circled the flesh. Raven was breathing heavily now, the trails dulled her senses as she forced her vision to clear. Starfire yearned for her ever since? Those statements had her body warming fast.

She felt warm suddenly, the heat collecting on her navel as she writhed under the torturous trail Starfire did. Her mind was not cooperating with her, logic leaving her as she stumbled on her words.

"I — what. Why…me?" She moaned when those hands finally caved in, fondling her breasts, rendering her speaking ability to none. She buckled under Starfire, desperate for her hands to grasp anything.

"You do not realize, but you are beautiful," Starfire continued, delighted under the reactions she's coaxing out from the demoness. "More so when I see you in this state."

Starfire was irritated at how the outfit blocked her from feeling Raven completely. She withdrew before slipping her hands under the outfit to continue her touch. Raven heaved heavily, eyes closing, embarrassed at the noises she was letting out.

When Starfire had enough, she hoisted herself from Raven's lap. Chose to settle herself between the legs of Raven. She was careful not to touch the girl's injuries in her shins. She continued to press her palms on the girl's thighs, knowing she was sensitive here.

"Second, do you know how attractive you are, not just with your beauty, but with your prowess?" She trailed her hands inside her thighs, getting near to the destination she wanted.

"Do you know how a lot of us admire you for your strength? How everyone wanted to have you, but intimidated by your power?"

She clawed the inside of her thighs with little strength, enjoyed the shuddering gasps and moans.

Raven fisted the sheets, desperate for anything to ground her.

Starfire took it to herself to make more space between the girl's firm legs. Her hands caressed the junction where before her thigh started. She continued the massage, trying to prolong it.

She glanced at the demoness, her eyes were scrunched close, brows furrowed as she gasped shakily. Her back slightly arching, hands fisted to the sheets to her side. She was entranced with the girl's current state.

She was awarded with a keen when her fingers finally pressed on her nether regions. Her thumb circled her clit through the fabric. Starfire pressed her other hand on Raven's hip to ground her.

"Tell me Raven," She whispered, leaning her body enough to close the distance. "Do you want this?"

Raven offered no reply as she increased the pace of her fingers. Wanting the girl to enjoy the moment, she slipped her fingers inside, pressing firmly against her clit as she rubbed.

Raven grunted, desperate to reach the peak. Starfire let her enjoy, her pace remained unchanged, knowing it's the best pace right now with how the empath underneath her moaned heavily.

"Tell me, Raven."

Raven offered a shy nod, too embarrassed to open her eyes. She was so near, and Starfire's fingers were so skilled. Starfire smiled at her, eyes watching raptly at the girl's face painted in pleasure.

"Come for me, Raven."

Raven shuddered at the phrase as she came with a keen, and she tugged Starfire closer, burrowing her head in the alien's shoulder as she rode the waves of her pleasure. Starfire kept her pace, enjoying the writhing form of Raven as she whispered compliments to the girl's ear.

"Good girl." Starfire said, eyes filled with warm affection as Raven slumped back into bed, weary from all what happened today. Her chest still heaved, trying to catch her breath from her intense orgasm.

"Star…" She muttered lazily, tongue unable to comprehend a decent syllable. She owlishly blinked at the smiling girl above her. Her body screamed of rest, she had encountered too many overwhelming situations today.

"Rest Raven." Starfire disentangled herself from Raven, no matter how she did not want to. Her troops were soon to visit her quarters. She suddenly left the event after all, it was a cause for concern.

Raven whined at the loss of warmth, she still felt cold.

"You look so adorable, Raven." She heard Starfire say faintly. Starfire approached the weary empath again. She still had a few more moments before they came knocking. Her hand trailed Raven's cheek.

Raven found herself following the source of warmth, pressing her cheek to the alien's palm. The thumb affectionately caressed her, making her purr made possible with her demonic physiology. Starfire bent to capture her lips, surprising her.

"When you awake, would you like to talk about this relationship? I would like to court you, after all."

She nodded, and Starfire's beaming smile was the last thing she saw as she succumbed to sleep.


Chapter 2, we get to see Raven's view :)