Author's Note: Sorry about the late update, things happened and I didn't have my laptop. But I got it back and now new chapter!
DISCLAIMER: Don't own Teen Titans
Chapter 14
Robin and I didn't return to the living room until dinner time. It was Cyborg's night to cook and everyone was gathered around the table, listening to my sister talk about her travels across the universe.
"And that's the story of how I almost got sucked into a black hole."
"Wow!"
"You're so brave!"
"Sis, I gotta wonder, if things are so unsteady on Tamaran, and you're the princess, how did you have time for all this travelling?"
My sister looked at me as if I were mentally challenged.
"I obviously got things worked out on Tamaran and then went to explore the universe."
"Oh…"
"Anyway, I'm gonna go wash up. Be right back."
My sister walks out of the kitchen, still swaying her hips like she's trying to be seductive. My teammates descend on me.
"Dude, your sister is so hot!"
"Shut up grass stain, I called dibs!"
"What about Bee?"
Before Cyborg and Beast Boy can continue their argument, Robin cuts in.
"Hey, has anyone seen Kid Flash today?"
"No, we all just assumed he was still out on his 'date'"
"Somebody go check his room."
Beast Boy runs out and returns a few minutes later, looking distraught and holding a note.
"Guys… He left. Wally left and took all his stuff with him."
"WHAT?!"
"He said in his note that he still wants to be a Titan, he just doesn't want to live here anymore. He said he can't stand to live with people who will judge him for trying to save the girl he loves, but he'll be in touch."
"Oh my God…"
"X'hal… I knew he was mad, but I never thought he'd really leave…"
We all stay silent for a really long time before Beast Boy tries to break the silence.
"Well, he wasn't a very good roommate anyway."
For once, no one hits him or groans at his attempt at humor. In fact, we all give a small smile.
"Yeah, and he said he still wanted to be our friend."
"Maybe we'll get along with him better now that we're not living together."
Cyborg starts passing around dinner. Beast Boy got his own tofu, and for once they didn't get into an argument over meat vs. tofu. We were all about to start eating, but Cyborg stops us.
"Should we wait for Blackfire?"
"Why would you need to wait? I'm right here."
I turn and see Blackfire in the doorway… Wearing one of my Starfire uniforms.
"Sis, are those my-?"
"Hurry up and finish dinner, I heard of a great party downtown in a creepy abandoned warehouse. You guys in or are you in?"
We all look at each other and Robin speaks for all of us.
"Blackfire, we're not really in the partying mood tonight…"
"Aw, why not?"
"Kid Flash moved out today."
"Oh. Well, all the more reason to party! Roommates come and go, but you have to move on with your life."
"Sister, we-"
"Oh, come on, I'm only on Earth for these few days. I wanna have fun with my sister and her friends. Please?"
We all look at each other before sighing in defeat.
"Okay. Let's eat and go."
My sister smiled, but it wasn't a pleasant smile.
"Great."
AT THE PARTY
Ugh, why did I agree to come to this thing? The most was loud, the lights were blinding and worst of all, I'd lost track of Robin. Beast Boy and Cyborg were dancing with random girls, Raven abandoned me to hang out with some Goth dude and every pervert here seemed to be magnetically gravitating towards me. That's my cue to find Robin. I head down a hallway in the warehouse and I think I can hear Robin's voice as I get closer to a stairwell. I walk up and see Robin and my sister standing on a landing. I stay silent and eavesdrop.
"Oh, come on Robin, you know you want me."
"For the last time, I said no. I love your sister. Get your hands off me. I don't want to hurt you, but you're really starting to piss me off!"
Betrayal. My immediate reaction is an urge to slaughter my sister. Instead, I fly up the staircase and to the roof of the warehouse. A few minutes later, Robin joins me.
"I'm guessing you heard that?"
"I hate my sister, I hate her!"
"And you have every reason to. I'm so sorry, Star."
I sigh and hug him.
"It's not your fault. And thank you. I heard you standing up to her."
"I meant every word of it."
I smile and think maybe we can just stay on the roof all night. Until a giant, pink, flying mechanical squid like thing grabs me from Robin's arms and starts dragging me away. At this moment, I realize I get kidnapped entirely too often.
"Starfire!"
I start fighting against the squid and break free. I shoot starbolts at it that bounce off of its exterior. Even worse, I see three more behind it. I see my sister flying nearby and she uses her eyebeams and destroys the four squids. Her… Pink eyebeams. Oh, shit.
We both land and the rest of the titans join us on the ground.
"Nice shootin', Tex!"
"Yeah, how'd you know exactly how to take them out?"
Blackfire shrugs.
"Lucky guess."
"We could you that kind of luck on the team, right Robin?"
Robin looks at me.
"We'll see. You've got pretty good aim, I'll give you that. Let's go home guys."
Beast Boy and Cyborg resist but eventually leave. Raven was already gone, leaving me, Robin and Blackfire alone in the ally.
"Blackfire… Why are your starbolts pink?"
"Genetics I guess."
"Pink… Like… Oh my God."
My eyes widen in horror at what my mind just considered. I hear Blackfire chuckling.
"Took you long enough to figure it out, sis. Then again, I always was the smart one. And the pretty one. And the better fighter."
Robin looks very confused by our conversation, but I just keep going, knowing he'll catch on.
"Why?"
"As it turns out, I'm our dear departed mother's bastard child. Because of this, I'm not eligible for the throne. Unless, of course, my sister is also ineligible to take the throne. So I tried selling you to the Gordanians. When they failed to capture you, I thought I should just take you out myself. So I waited until your stupid dance and tried to blow out Richard's tires. But I missed and hit Vic's car instead."
She shrugs, not caring that she nearly killed Vic.
"Oh, well. That's the price of power, I guess. So when I failed I gave the Gordanians a second chance. But your stupid boyfriend had to get in the way and now they don't even want you. That pretty little necklace you're wearing? Stolen from the Centauri Moons. The Centauri Police should be here to take you away any minute. See you later sister, dear."
Blackfire laughs evilly and flies off. I see Robin looking furious next to me and I rip off the necklace.
"Don't worry Starfire; she won't get away with this!"
"No she will not!"
I fly after Blackfire, her wicked smile motivating my fury. Without hesitation, I shoot a starbolt at her. She laughs and charges up too.
"Aw, look! The baby thinks she can fight me!"
"I can fight you! And I will win!"
Blackfire and I begin shooting starbolts at each other, rapid fire. She's stronger than me, but her technique is sloppy. If my time with the Titans has taught me anything, it's that technique beats power. Sure enough, she eventually slips up and I disable her right hand. I fly above her and she looks scared.
"You wouldn't really hurt me, would you, sis?"
"You are no sister of mine!"
Before I can deliver my finishing blow, a green tentacle wraps around Blackfire and a red alien speaks from a small ship.
"Blackfire of Tamaran, you are under arrest by the Centauri police."
"Augh! How did you know it was me?!"
"You didn't destroy the audio feed on one of our probes. Starfire, you are free to go, provided you have the necklace."
"Right here on my belt."
I hand the necklace to the Centauri Police and they fly away. I fly back to the ground where my worried friends wait for me. Before they can ask, I smile tiredly and say.
"It's okay. It's all over now."
Don't worry! It's not over yet! Next chapter will be the end. And I've even got a sequel in mind, amazingly! So, R&R my lovelies! -Starprincess
