Well, I betcha can't believe I'm updating can you? I'm really sorry. So much has gone on in my life, but I'm back to update all my stories. I had planned to discontinue, but with a suprisingly number of emails that are still coming in, it seems worth continuing. So, I thank you for taking so much interest in this story. You will find much has changed with my writing. I have grown as a writer and as well as a person. I think you will find it better. Anyhow, please enjoy the story as I start to give you weekly updates.
The room was dark and the only source of light was from a very dim candle in the corner. Tears stung the Tamaran's eyes as she brought her hand up to attempt to wipe them away. The attempt only rubbed dirt in eyes. She felt weak and empty. She felt so alone.
Her gaze wavered to the corner of the room where the candle flamed. His form sat next to it and watched her every move. The redhead was afraid to look at him, but she was also afraid to look away. Her throat was dry and hoarse from her screams that echoed just minutes before. Her hand came to her cheek as she slightly rubbed it. She could feel it swelling. Starfire had tried to fight him away with every ounce she had in her body. Her attempts seemed futile. Her reward had been a harsh slap to the cheek.
The man finally stood up as he made his way over to her and put a firm hand on her shoulder that cause her to flinch.
"My dear", Slade started,"I can't help but notice you are covered in a wave of sadness.", he said with a sarcastic tone," What on earth could be troubling you so?"
She didn't make any attempts to answer him or acknowledge his presence in any form.
"Why do you not speak?", he sighed as a chuckle escaped his throat,"Do you not enjoy your new surroundings?", his hand came down to her face as he stroked the mark he had made earlier with his thumb.
She winced as she pulled away,"What is it you want from me?", she asked under harsh breathe.
"Does it really matter?", he sighed as he brought his hand back to his side. The masked man then crouched down to her level and took in the aromas of the Tamaran's hair.
Starfire mustered up some courage and brought her gaze to his eyes as she glared into them,"Why am I here?"
Slade brought his lips close to her ear as he lowered his voice,"Where are the rest of them?", his tone had turned to a much harsher voice.
She sat there confused by his question as her brow furrowed,"Who?", she found her voice gaining false courage.
He stood up abruptly,"Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about!", he yelled with much force.," Do not try to play games with me little girl. You will find that a path you will not be so fond of.", he paused," Where are your little friends."
It was then that the redhead beauty came to a realization. He wanted to know where the rest of the titans were. The man wanted to know where the whereabouts were of the people she had been looking for so much time,"That I know not."
He shifted back to facing her as he seemed to be losing the little patience he possessed,"Your friends have been gone for months. You cannot sit here and tell me you have not seen them,", he paused as if waiting for her to cave,"What did they do with it?", he spat coming very close to her face.
She leaned back,"Done...done with what?", her voice seemed to wavered as the courage that she once held began to drain from her face.
"So..you wish not to tell me?", he paused," It seems if anyone were to act dumb you would be the person to do it."
"I-", a harsh force reached the same cheek as earlier as she came to the ground. Her hand made it's way immediately to her cheek as he eyes began to water.
"Not matter.", he seemed to have reached his calm once more,"When one friend goes missing, the others will come running to your rescue."
Starfire did not move. She felt helpless. Not to mention she had not seen the rest of the team for quite some time. The Tamaran decided it'd be best not to mention that though.
A gasp escaped her lips as she felt herself being pulled up by the hair. She felt no means to struggle at this point.
"By all means.", he chuckled softly,"Enjoy your stay.", he threw her to the ground as he left the room and locked it behind him.
After realizing that he was for sure gone, she looked up. The candle was running on it's last few seconds as it slowly faded. She crouched in a corner on the damp ground around her wetted her clothing. Not to mention the smell. She scrunched her nose in discust. It smelt like something had died in here and rotted for the last five years. Starfire put her head in her hands as hope seemed so little. The only person she had was herself and with herself so weak she did not see herself putting up any fight with Slade. A tear rolled down her cheek as the candle dissolved leaving her to pure and utter darkness.