Author's Note: Alright, I promised y'all a long chapter and I meant it this time! See, I even got it up super soon, like I said I would! 3 chapters in one day, bet you didn't see that coming! So enjoy!
Disclaimer: Don't own Teen Titans. Just this particular storyline.
Chapter 4
I have never been so grateful for a Saturday in my life. I needed time to process everything Koma had told me last night.
As it turns out, Koma and I are alien princesses from the planet Tamaran. Galfore was our caretaker while our parents were too busy ruling the planet. And that weird hand/eye glowy thing? I have the power to shoot light from my hands in the form of what Koma called "starbolts". I can shoot them from my eyes too; all I have to do is think angry thoughts. And according to Koma, if I think happy thoughts, I can fly. And I'm also inhumanly strong, which explains why they never let me play soccer or softball in high school.
The reason we came to Earth is that our home planet was at war with another alien race called the Gordanians. Things have changed though. Our parents are dead and the war is nearing its end… But with no ruler of Tamaran, Koma, or, Komand'r as I learned her Tamaranean name is, has to return to Tamaran to negotiate the peace treaty. Normally, I would have to go too, but seeing as I'm not an adult yet, I'm not allowed to help with politics and such.
So instead of dealing with all that, I spent the day in my room, trying to make my hands and eyes glow on command, I even tried flying a little. It wasn't until 5 in the afternoon when my mom knocked on my bedroom door that I remembered what day it was.
"Sweetie? Are you still going to your little choir party tonight?"
I'd been floating near the ceiling when she knocked and I fell flat on my butt when she brought me back to reality. Ah, crap. The Christmas party was tonight. Oh, well. I can act like I didn't just learn my whole life is a lie. Right? Right?
AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
"Let's see… Hair gel, playing cards in the shape of guitar picks and candy… Kori, this is from you isn't it?"
Roy was the last one to open his Secret Santa gift and by this point we were all laughing so hard we were crying. I couldn't answer so I simply nodded and everyone clapped. Once things had calmed down, Ms. Contra started passing out blank Christmas cards and pens.
"Okay everyone now the way this activity works is first, write your name on the card. Then pass your card to the left. You have 30 seconds to write something nice in whoever's card you currently have. And we keep doing this until everyone has written in everyone's card. Everybody understand? Okay and start!"
I managed to find something nice to say about pretty much everyone, only struggling on a couple people. And then I found Richard's card I my hand. It was filled with writing, I struggled to find a blank spot and when I did I had no idea what to write. Then I came up with the best worst idea I'd ever had.
"10 seconds!"
"Merry Christmas Richard! Sadie Hawkins Dance, maybe? –Kori"
"And pass to the left."
What have I done? He's going to say no, why did I do that? Oh, X'hal… Wait, what? What's X'hal? Never mind that now. Just go to the kitchen, get a soda and try to calm down. As I deal with my inner turmoil Gar and Vic come to my side.
"Kori, are you okay?"
"Yeah, you seem kinda stressed."
"Well, I did something kinda… Stupid."
"You didn't get into another fight, did you?"
"No! But, uh… In Richard's card… I kinda sorta… Asked him to the Sadie Hawkins dance…"
Gar and Vic both go wide-eyed and stare at me, and I take a sip of my soda.
"Dude… Are you serious?"
I nod shyly, blushing furiously.
"Well alright! Way to go, little lady!"
"Yeah, I've never met a girl gutsy enough to ask a guy, that she's not already dating, to that dance."
I smile a little and before I can thank them I see Richard walking over and start to panic again.
"Hey Kori… Can we talk? In private?"
I nod and follow him outside. It was surprisingly warm for a December night and I was suddenly glad I decided to wear my prettiest purple sundress. And Richard looked handsome as always in a red button up shirt and jeans.
"Richard, I am so sorry, I don't know why I-"
"Yes."
"I know and I- Wait, did you say yes?"
He chuckles.
"Yes. I said yes. I really like you Kori. I've liked you since 8th grade. You're so funny and outspoken on top of being beautiful."
Upon realizing he just called me beautiful he blushes just as brightly as I do.
"Y-you think I'm beautiful?"
"Uh… Yeah. Sorry, is that too much too soon?"
I shake my head and he smiles. Then he starts slowly leaning closer to me.
"Oh my God, he's going to kiss me! My high school dream is about to come true!"
And then, when his lips are less than an inch away from mine, we hear a strange humming noise above us. Before either of us can look up to investigate, I feel a strong metallic claw grab me around the waist and I scream at the top of my lungs.
"Kori!"
I see Richard run and jump to grab on to me. He keeps a firm grip on me with one of his hands and with the other, he pulls out a familiar looking Bo staff from the back of what I'm assuming is a utility belt that I can't see. Once he gets the claw to open a bit I use my super strength to free myself and we both start falling. I remember what Koma said about thinking happy thoughts to fly. So I think of how Richard almost kissed me a minute ago and I gently float us to the ground. We sit on the ground for a minute, panting before Richard breaks the silence.
"What the hell was that?"
I shrug.
"I could ask you the same question. Where'd you get that Bo staff from, Richard? Or should I say Robin?"
Robin had been Jump City's silent, masked hero for some time now. Now all those times Richard would miss school and come back with some bruises made sense.
"Shh! Nobody can know about that! Can we keep that our little secret, please?"
"Okay."
"Good. So since when can you fly?"
I sigh.
"Well, can we have two little secrets?"
"Seems fair enough."
"My real name is Koriand'r, alien princess of the planet Tamaran. At least, according to my sister I am. And I just found out last night that I have superpowers. The only ones I'm starting to get the hang of though is flying and super strength."
Richard stares at me for a while then nods slowly.
"Alright… Considering what just happened, I guess I have to believe you. So what was that claw thing?"
"I have no idea. I've never been attacked like that before."
"Well, they could be a threat and they might come back. You know, we made a good team back there."
I grin at what I think he's saying.
"Why, Robin are you suggesting that we fight crime together?"
He gets serious.
"I'm suggesting that you train with me so you can manifest your powers and fight crime with me."
"I'd be honored to train with you."
He grins.
"Great. The one catch is you'll need an alias."
"Hmm… My sister translated our real names to English last night. If I remember correctly, Koriand'r translates to… Starfire."
"Starfire it is then."
Woo! Lots of action in this chapter! And we got our first two Titans together! But don't worry, it's not over yet, there's MUCH more to come! So, R&R!
-starprincess
