Roman: Hey my Dungeon Dragons! I am soo sorry for the delayed time on this story! A lot of things came up in the last few months, ugh, you know the feeling right and not to mention I had writer's block? Anyways, I thank the people who have been following this story since my absence and to the people who have added this as their favs and alerts! This chapter is posted here on my birthday (Yaay! Today I'm 17! LOL), and it's also birthday themed. So, without further adieu, here's the next instalment of Ignite the Flames of Love! I know you guys are gonna love this chapter! Please enjoy! ~Rah Rah! ~ :D

Chap. 9 This is the greatest Birthday…EVER!

So, it's been at least a good three and a half weeks since I was 'suspended' from going on missions, and let me tell you, it has been B-O-R-I-N-G! The only time I got to see the team was when we had training day or when they had a day off. *Sigh* but, the upside is that I've been hanging out with Kaldur. A LOT. So today was my 17th birthday-and no one has called to wish me a Happy Birthday. Now that is just sad. By this point I'm on the verge of crying, so I began cuddling with Ceneri. Just as I got comfortable, my cell began blaring my ringtone 'Champion' by Nicki Minaj.

I checked to see who it was, and it was my bestie, Megan. "Hey Megan, what's up?" I said trying not to show my frustration through the phone. "Hey Shy, I was wondering if you'd like to come over tonight? Batman gave us the night off, so we decided to have a movie night. So are you free?" She asks. "Yeah, I'm free, plus I've been bored all day seeing at it's my birthday and the fact that I'm still suspended." I reply blatantly giving away my current situation. "Great! I'll see you at the base, be here for 6:30 please! Bye bestie!" She replies happily. "Yeah, bye bestie." I said sadly as I hung up.

I was actually pretty sad that even my best friend in the whole wide world didn't acknowledge that it was my birthday. I might sound like a brat right now, but who wouldn't? I looked at the clock and it read 5:00, so I decided to get ready. I took a shower and washed my hair, and then I got dressed in my usual attire. I checked the time, 5:45, that's when I tried to call my personal chauffer-I mean my brotha from anotha mother, Roy. But, no answer, weird. So I went downstairs, even my Grams wasn't home either, che cazzo was going on here?! Sighing, I packed Ceneri up in my backpack and left the house. Around this time it was 6:15, and luckily the bus ride was just that exact amount of time. I got out of the bus and quickly slipped into the alleyway where my Zeta Tube was. I checked my cell, 6:29, one minute to spare. I stepped through the phone booth and teleported to the base.

When I got there, the whole place was pitch black dark. "What the…" Suddenly the lights came on. "Surprise! Happy Birthday Shyla!" everyone shouted. "No way! You guys all planned this?!" I said completely speechless at the decorations put up around the base. "Well, it was all the team's idea to cheer you up," Black Canary said. "And what's the best way to surprise you, on your birthday bambina!" Grams said smiling. The girls ran up to me and placed a tiara on my head. "Aw thanks guys, I love you!" I said happily.

"So, how 'bout we get this party started?! Wally, if you will?" Robin said. Wally started the music and the party began. I let out Ceneri so he can join the party and chill with Wolf. The girls pull me away dancing to Flo Rida's Wild Ones, while the guys slowly joined in. "So, this is why you didn't wish me Happy Birthday over the phone Megan?" I asked smiling. "I really didn't want to tell you, so I had to speed up our convo over the phone. I was about to crack!" She said. "So we told her to keep her cool and roll with it." Zatanna added. I started to laugh. "I love you girls!"

After an hour or so, the music began to fade and the lights dimmed. I see Kaldur, Connor and Roy roll out a birthday cake with my name on it and a big candle with the number "17". "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Shyla, Happy Birthday to you! And many moreee!" Everyone sang. I blew out the candles and everyone clapped. Then we cut the cake and began talking. "Well, we'll leave you guys to the party now, have a great night everyone! And don't break anything; I'm looking at you Wally." Dinah said looking at Wally as everyone laughed. "So, let's resume this partay!" I said as the adults left the room.

~Meanwhile~

"So, we know that he wants to kill the Phoenix that is sealed in Shyla, but what else does he want?" Batman asked concerned. "He wants control, that's for sure," Black Canary said. "Maybe he wanted her power for his own, but, since he can't have the power he has to destroy it, then no one else can have it." Green Arrow added. "Or, maybe he wants control over Blaze." Aquaman asked. "That's it!" Angelo said walking in. "The blueprints of Hell's Angel are in Old Italian, and I have deciphered them, the plans clearly state that; Once the Phoenix's flame fades, the user of its powers becomes an army of Hell. If the user is not prepared, the fate of the world is imminent." "So, it's saying that we should prepare Shyla for the upcoming fight." Superman concluded. "I think it would be wise to lift her suspension for now, wouldn't you think so, Batman?" Angelo asked. "Yes, let her know that she can come back to work full time on the team." He replied.

~Back to the party~

By now the party is winding down, so I went out and stood outside. "Shyla, why are you not inside having fun with everyone else?" I turn to see Kaldur smiling and walking up to me. "Oh hey Kaldur, nah I'm just resting my feet from dancing so much." I said smiling. "I understand what you mean." He said chuckling. "I was wondering, if you would like sing for me?" He asked pink lightly dusting his cheeks. "I-I mean if you would like to, but I am not forcing you- "Kaldur, its okay, I'll sing for you." I said placing my finger on his lips. I began singing 'Right by my side' by Nicki Minaj.

It all comes down to this

I miss your morning kiss

I won't lie, I'm feeling it

You don't know, I'm missing it

I'm so dumb, I must admit

It's too much to hold it in

I can't say no more than this

I just hope your heart hear me now

Gotta let you know how I'm feeling

You own my heart he just renting

Don't turn away, pay attention

I'm pouring out my heart oh boy

[Chorus x2]

I-I, I'm not living life

I'm not living right

I'm not living if you're not by my side

Oooh-ohhh

Right when I finished the chorus, I didn't realize that Kaldur was staring me in my eyes and slowly closed the gap between our lips-this time, no interruptions. This kiss was mesmerizing, sweet and breathtaking. We pulled away due to the lack of air in our lungs and also to cheering. As we pulled away we see everyone standing by the doorway. "'Bout freaking time, Kaldur!" Wally said smirking. "Could say the same for you Shy! God!" Artemis adds. "Come on guys, let the lovebirds have their day, I mean, it is Shyla's birthday after all." Megan said shooing everyone out the door as Kaldur and I stood there laughing. "Would you kindly sing me another song?" He asks lifting my chin so that I can stare into his eyes. "My pleasure." I said winking. I then began to sing 'Happy' by Leona Lewis.

Someone once told me that you have to choose

What you win or lose

You can't have everything

Don't you take chances

Might feel the pain

Don't you love in vain

Cause love won't set you free

I can't stand by the side

And watch this life pass me by

So unhappy

But safe as could be

[Chorus]

So what if it hurts me?

So what if I break down?

So what if this world just throws me off the edge

My feet run out of ground

I gotta find my place

I wanna hear my sound

Don't care about all the pain in front of me

Cause I'm just trying to be happy, yeah

Just wanna be happy, yeah

Kaldur pulls me in for another sweet yet sensual kiss and this time I put my arms around his neck to deepen the kiss. "Happy Birthday Shyla. Hope all your dreams come true." He says pulling away. "My dreams have already come true, because this is the best birthday…EVER! And that's all because I have you by my side." I said pulling him into another kiss.

Roman: That. Was. Beautiful! T.T I can't believe I achieved their first kiss! I'm soo proud of myself! I hoped you loved this chapter my Dungeon Dragons! Cuz, I sure did have fun writing it! Best chapter that I have written so far in my opinion! Plus we also found out exactly what Demone wants from our heroine, Shyla! Anyways, more excitement in the next chapter of Ignite the Flames of Love. Please, feel free to review or comment on my story, they would be highly appreciated! I'll try to do a follow up, but I can't make any promises. Please, don't hate me O.o! I love you my Dungeon Dragons! 3

Much love~Roman~ a.k.a your friendly Dungeon Dragon ~Rah Rah! ~ :D