Phoenix's Soul: Alright I know that this has been a long time coming, but here it is, an update of one of my favorite fanfics. Let's do this.

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"Shut, up. I DON'T HAVE TO LISTEN TO YOU. YOU'RE NOT MY FATEHR!" Firestar shouted turning around and running away from Robin.

"How could you be his father?" asked a booth worker. "You two are the same age."

Robin looked at the booth worker for a moment then followed after Firestar. After several minutes he realized that he had lost him. 'Man I can't believe this.' Robin thought to himself. 'Well I guess I'll report in and see if the others have found anything.'

"This is Robin, come in anyone. I repeat this is Robin come in anyone."

"Cyborg, here," came Cyborg's answer over the communicator. "What's up, Robin?"

"Have you found anything?"

"Nope, nobody at the police station even remotely looks like Firestar. What about on your end?"

"Well, I've kind of lost him."

"Who, Firestar's father?"

"No, Firestar."

"WHAT?!" Cyborg shouted. "What happened?"

"He and I got into an argument and he took off. I don't know where too."

"Well you better notify Raven and Starfire about this. Beastboy and I will keep a look out, Cyborg out."

"Robin, calling Starfire and Raven, come in. Either of you there?"

"This is Raven, what is it Robin?"

"We have a slight problem."

"What?" Raven asked.

"I lost Firestar."

"WHAT?!" came Starfire's voice from somewhere behind Raven.

"Starfire, calm down," Raven said trying to calm down her friend. "Robin, we'll keep a look out you do the same, Raven out."

"Don't tell me to calm down, Raven," Starfire snapped. "My son is by himself somewhere and he doesn't even know where anything is."

"Just relax and think," Raven said placing a hand on Starfire's shoulder. "Since he is your son in the future and since he is from Tameran then he won't know much about earth except for what you might tell him in the future. Isn't there some place that you would tell him about that he would know how to get too?"

"You're right, Raven," Starfire replied. "There is one place I know I would tell him about, but I think that I should be the one to go see him. You call the others and have them meet at the tower. I'll go have a talk with my son."

Raven smiled a little at how Starfire was acting. Sure she knew that Starfire could be serious, but never before had she seen Starfire act this serious. She watched as Starfire flew on in the direction of what she was the amusement park, but it was usually closed this time of year. 'Well better call the others. I think Starfire can handle her own son. Better not say anything to the others though.'

After a few minutes later Starfire was flying over the closed amusement park. In no time she could see her son's hair blowing in the breeze up at the top of the fairis wheel. Landing gently beside him Firestar jumped slightly when he felt her hand on his arm.

"Oh, Starfire, its you," Firestar said softly.

"What do you mean by that?" Starfire asked playfully.

"Oh nothing," Firestar replied looking back off over the horizon.

"Now don't say anything," Starfire said in a singsong voice. "A mother always knows when her child his hiding something."

"What?" Firestar asked slowly turning around to face her. "How did you find…"

"Find out?" Starfire asked sweetly. "I guess I haven't taught you everything about Tameranian physiology in the future huh? You see Tameranian mother's have a sort of six sense that involves their children. It tells us how our child is feeling or if they're hurt, things like that. Earlier in the hanger when you collapsed I felt a part of that pain. Then I realized who you were. You are my son aren't you?"

"Yes," Firestar answered nodding his head slowly. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but I was just trying not to meddle too much in your past."

"Trying to not meddle, you came back in time to save your father and change your own history. I think that counts for a lot of meddling."

"Yeah I guess you're right."

"A mother is always right."

"So you've always thought that way," Firestar chuckled softly.

"What do you mean?"

"You say that a lot while I grow up."

"Now about that," Starfire said folding her arms. "Tell me exactly everything that is going on here. There has to be a good reason that you would come back in time, and I want to know what it is."

Firestar began to tell Starfire everything. As she listened to his story she could feel exactly how he was feeling. All the pain that he went through watching her in pain and grieving for so many years. After he finished she watched as tears started to form in his eyes. Smiling gently Starfire hugged her son tightly as he cried.

"Now, now, everything will be alright," Starefire cued into ear.

"But how?" Firestar asked. "I don't know where dad is. How can we save him, if we can't find him?"

"Firestar, listen to me. You're just going to have to trust me ok," Firestar nodded his assent. "Good now lets go back to the others."

"I can't."

"Why?"

"I shouted at the one called Robin."

"Don't worry about that. I'm sure he'll understand."

"I'm sorry mom, but I just can't right now. I'll come back, but not till I've had a chance to think things over ok. I don't want to be causing any more trouble for your friends. And don't worry I'll be fine."

"A mother always worries about her child, but I understand. Don't be too long ok."

"Alright."

Starfire flew off in the direction of Titan's Tower, and to her destiny. Some how she knew who Firestar's father was. Of course when she now thought about it. She always did know. Now she just had to figure out some way of getting him to understand. The rest of the day went as it pretty much had done in the original past. With the exception of a few minor changes the day's events lead once again to that horrific battle against Slade.

The battle raged as the Titans pushed back Slade's army of robots. As the rest of the Titans fought off the robots Robin was busy fighting Slade himself. After several minutes Slade managed to get the upper hand and pinned Robin to the ground his foot on Robin's chest.

"You know, Robin, I've been thinking things over and I finally realized what it is that keeps you fighting for the side of good," Slade cackled.

"Oh and what's that?" Robin growled.

"Your friends. And with them gone you'll be consumed by your hatred and then and only then will you be mine."

"Don't you dare harm my friends."

"Robin!" Starfire shouted blowing away several robots with one attack.

"Well, well," Slade chuckled softly. "It looks like we have our first volunteer."

"I won't let you!" Robin shouted and kicked Slade hard in the stomach causing him to reel back. "Starfire stay back."

"No, Robin," Starfire answered. "I'll be by your side no matter what."

Firestar watched as the scene unfolded before his eyes. This was the battle his mother had told him about. But it was different some how. Then he realized what his mother had said. "Firestar, listen to me. You're just going to have to trust me ok." He knew now what she had meant. With blazing speed he flew towards the ground and his family.

"It's time to finish this," Slade murmured pulling out a collapsible spear very similar to Robin's bow staff. "Now you die!"

"Starfire," Robin said as he tried to cover her his back to Slade.

"FIRESTAR NO!" Starfire shouted reaching out as she watched the horror before her eyes.

Robin turned as he heard Starfire shout and too watched what was happening. Firestar landed between them and the spear his arms spread wide. The spear entered his body right where his heart was. His eyes were wide with shock, but he wore a triumphant smile on his face. As his body fell backwards he felt a pair of gentle yet strong arms grab onto him preventing him from hitting the ground. Starfire fell to her knees holding her dieing son in her arms.

"Firestar, why?" Starfire asked crying uncontrollably.

"I already told you," he answered smiling warmly at her then he looked to Robin who was kneeling beside her. "Robin, I'm sor… sorr… sorry."

"About what?" Robin asked. "About yelling at me. You don't have to. I was being a little out of hand."

"No… That's… Not what…. I meant," Firestar gasped as he spoke.

"Then what?"

"About saying that you weren't…"

"Weren't what?!"

"That you weren't my… My, father," Firestar coughed with a little bit of blood spilling down his chin.

"Father?!" Robin said stunned. "I'm your…."

"Yeah," Firestar whispered. "I'm sorry I didn't realize it sooner. Take care of each other."

As he spoke these last few words he raised his hand trying to reach Robin's face. Robin took his hand and held it tight. Firestar gave them both a reassuring smile and Robin's hand a squeeze. Then he closed his eyes and his hand fell from Robin's onto the cold ground. Starfire cried even worse and buried her face in her son's hair. Robin didn't move. He couldn't. He had just lost his son. His son that he didn't even know was his until just seconds before.

"Well that's one down," Slade laughed mirthlessly. "Now for the others."

"NO!" Robin shouted getting to his feet. "You killed my son. I won't let you kill anyone else ever again."

With that Robin charged Slade his bow staff drawn. Before Slade knew what was happening Robin was on him and slammed his bow staff into Slade's head with a sickening crunch. Robin began to beat Slade severely. In a blind rage Robin was beating him within an inch of his own life. Never before had Slade been afraid for his life. 'What have I done?' He thought to himself as Robin pinned him against the wall by his neck.

"Now, it's time to end this," Robin hissed raising his fist so that it was level with Slade's face. "You will pay for what you did."

"Please, Robin," Slade chocked. "Have mercy."

"MERCY!" Robin shouted his eyes flashing. "YOU JUST KILLED MY SON, AND YOU WANT MERCY! WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU DESERVE IT?"

"Robin!" came Starfire's voice. "Robin, he's still breathing."

Robin turned to face her. As he did so he dropped Slade to the ground and walked numbly over to the woman he loved and his son. Falling to his knees he watched as his son's chest slowly rose and fell in ragged breathes. Slowly the pain and anger that had filled him was now gone. It was slowly being replaced by happiness and relief as the rest of the Titans gathered around them.

"No I won't let it end this way! I will every last one of you," Slade shouted as he got to his feet and pulled out a plain and simple pistol and aiming it at the Titans.

As he aimed he noticed that a blue light was growing between the Titans. At first he thought that it was his eyes playing tricks on him. Then he noticed the shocked look on the Titan's faces. They too saw this blue light, but what was it? Then he saw it.

"No, this can't be. I'll kill you!"

"Go… To… Hell," Firestar said weakly as he fired his starbolt at Slade.

His aim was sure and true. The blast of energy went straight through Slade's chest while slamming him back into the wall. 'How could this happen?' he thought to himself as he slid down the wall dieing.

"But how?" Raven asked looking down at the spear that was in Firestar's chest.

"Tameranian, physiology," Firestar mumbled.

"What does that mean?" Beastboy asked looking at Starfire.

"That's right!" Starfire exclaimed. "Tameranian hearts are on the right side of our chests. Where as human hearts are on the left. Raven quickly."

"Already ahead of you, Star," Raven said her hands glowing a soft blue.

Robin pulled out the spear and as it left Firestar's body, Raven put her hands to his chest and slowly healed the wound. After several long minutes the process was complete. Firestar sat up feeling his chest where the spear had been.

"Man that is the last time I get in the way of a flying spear. Those things really hurt."

Starfire wrapped her arms around his neck and wept for joy. Firestar mumbled something that sounded like 'mom'. Then he noticed Robin watching him a warm smile on his face. Firestar gave him a thumbs up, and Robin returned it.

Several hours had passed and the entire group was now outside Titan's Tower.

"Well my mission is done," Firestar said giving his mother one last hug.

"I guess this is good-bye then," Starfire said her eyes watering slightly. "You be good now."

"I will mom."

"And mind your father."

"I will, now," Firestar said looking at Robin who gave him a nod.

"Well I guess this is it," Firestar said pressing the center of his belt and a light barrier surrounded him. "Oh and mom."

"Yes."

"Do me a favor and don't go into any battles for a few months ok?"

"What is that supposed to mean?" Cyborg asked out loud.

"You three will learn soon enough. Good-bye everyone," and with a flash and gust of wind he was gone.

"Well I think it's time we all went inside," Robin yawned as he placed an arm around Starfire's shoulders and the two of them turned.

As they did so there was another flash and gust of wind. They froze on the spot and listened carefully. Then they heard it.

"Mamma, Poppa," squealed a girls voice and then the sound of a loud thud could be heard.

Starfire and Robin whipped around and their jaws hit the ground like Cyborg's had already done. Laying in a heap on the ground was Beastboy and Raven, and on top of them with her arms around their necks was a pale purple skinned girl with long green hair.

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Phoenix's Soul: Well I had only planned on this being an update, but once I started I just couldn't stop. This is the end for this story, but for some reason I think there will be more to come. Stay tuned and find out what happens later. "Until the next Chapter"