A/N: Wow...can't believe I've gotten this story done! Even after four dry years! Amazing how time flies, isn't it...?
Enjoy!
Epilogue: Parted Ways
"All right, boss time!" Cyborg shouted as the little blue hero onscreen passed through a gate. "I'm gonna getcha, Dr. Wilde!"
He was back playing his game after Ben, Gwen, and Kevin had left. Beast Boy and Starfire were watching intently, and Raven was reading as if she were alone.
Robin, however, was pacing behind the couch, looking rather upset. Starfire seemed to sense this and turned to look at him.
"Robin, are you still bothered by my demonstration to Ben?" she asked.
Outside of the castle, once Raven had come out, Ben had turned back into his Tamaranean form, which he now called Sunblazer. He asked Starfire if there were any other powers she had besides flying and starbolts. She proceeded to show him her power involving learning languages, which left him both impressed and embarrassed.
"You didn't have to show him like that! You could've just told him how—"
"But he may not have believed. I thought my demonstration would be very informational."
"It still was a little much, Star. I mean, even Ben was—"
He stopped, seeing the blush in her cheeks.
"I did not mean to hurt you, Robin…" she said guilty.
They both fell silent for a second. Robin took a deep breath to calm himself down.
"It's okay, Star," he said slowly. "Just…in the future, could you warn us before you do something like…that?"
Starfire smiled.
"I will do that. I will alert you whenever—"
"OH, COME ON!"
Cyborg's shout made everyone but Raven jump.
"I almost had 'im! He had one bar of health left! One freakin' bar!"
Raven lowered her book enough to show her glaring eyes. Understandably, the other Titans inched away from her.
"Well, dudes, now it's official!" Beast Boy announced with a smile. "It's a regular, old day. At least for us."
Raven rolled her eyes and returned to her book. But as she did, he noticed a small smile that had crept onto her face.
Jinx the Wizardcat growled at himself.
Why did I listen to him again? Because of him, I have wasted my third chance! At least I did not gain another set of enemies…
He had just left a meeting with Forever King Patrick. They had peacefully dissolved their alliance, agreeing not to attack each other. Patrick had actually seemed scared when Jinx had come.
And then, what was it? Extenuating circumstances? Gah, how d'ya talk like that?
Jinx growled again at the voice which sounded like his.
You, he thought at it. Stay in your place!
Hard t'do when that's what you're doing…it answered wryly.
Silence! I waited too long for that opportunity, and I will never give it up! Never!
The voice sighed. Jinx could feel the bit of fear it had, albeit mixed with wry humor.
Getting a little ahead of ourselves, don'cha think?
It said no more.
Albedo was in a foul mood. He was angry with everyone at this moment, especially the large grey-haired man in the room with him. And, of course, his two grandchildren and their friend, who had sent him here a little bit ago.
He looked down at the bowl of food in front of him, if it could even be called food.
How I wish I were a Galvin right now…he thought as his chili fry cravings kicked in.
He uttered a low, angry growl.
"Eat up, if you're that hungry," Max Tennyson told him, turning around with a smile. "Dung beetle stew's hard to come by here in the Null Void."
Albedo scowled at him.
I'll get you for this, Ben Tennyson.
A/N: Looks like Albedo got his just deserts! Or should I say "a just dinner"?
And in case you were wondering: yes, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin are now Honorary Titans in addition to Honorary Plumbers. And Ben's Tamaranean form is named Sunblazer, so if they ever team up again and need some extra starbolt firepower...you get the picture.
Thanks to everyone who's read this and reviewed this; namely, severineyung and noone. Special thanks to Spyrx25 for giving me the final nudge to get this done, albeit four years late. I hope you enjoyed it.
As for my new fanfic: I don't know when I'll publish it, but I feel ready to announce its title and source. It MLP:FIM called Poniception: As It Seems. I've put the summary on my profile for anyone interested. I hope you check it out when it comes out. Thanks for your support!
Vivas diu fortunesque. \V/
