Blackfire looked at her baby sister's friends. A machine man, a rather dark young lady, and a cutie that caught her eye.
'OH, I hope she doesn't like this one. He's a little young, but I wouldn't mind taking him.' Whether or not her sister liked him.
She had easily impressed them with small compliments and stories of her travels.
She then heard the door behind her open, "Blackfire?" So she turned.
"Hello baby sist-" and she stopped. A grin spread across her beautiful face. She decided to not be rude to her sister, not yet anyway.
"It's been so long Starfire, how is my baby sister doing on this new planet.
Starfire gave a smile and said "I am doing well, I have been welcomed by the people of Jump City and my friends."
Half way through Starfires response, Blackfire was already looking at the young man that arrived with her.
"And you… who might you be, my names Blackfire?" She couldn't hide the hunger in her eyes. Her sister had two handsome guys on her team, a mysterious one with a mask, and this one… he looked… delicious.
Not understanding Blackfires sultry introduction, Starfire cut in. "This is Logan, my ****** (interest)."
Upset that Starfire was killing the mood she was setting, she looked to her sister. "Oh, your ******, that's very mature of you." She gave a big 'fake' smile. Oh well, she wouldn't throw herself at the young man just yet. There was still time to wedge between the two, before shoving her sister to the side.
The rest of the team didn't know what a ****** was, but didn't want to interrupt this reunion.
Logan was watching Blackfire talking to her sister, she then handed a necklace to her, that mesmerized Starfire. Starfire had excitedly given him a detailed history of her sister, claiming her to be older, wiser, and stronger. And the moment they entered the Common Room, Logan could instantly tell, that she was a predator. The way she moved her body around the team, the way she spoke, she was an alpha. It was VERY attractive.
But he wasn't interested...
Off to the side, Raven looked at Logan. And a look of disbelief started to form on her face. 'He was checking out Starfires sister!'
Seeing that she was losing one of the group, Blackfire went to Raven. "Oh you'll love the atmosphere Raven, I'm sure you'd find like minded people of your interests there. A club is a hangout for all types of people."
The idea was tempting, she didn't really know all the happenings that took place in a club, but... she'd give it a try.
"I believe that a celebration is in order baby sister, for your new home here on earth and my arrival. Now let's go and paint the town!
—-
In a loud club, Blackfire swayed to the bass that pounded into their eardrums. The Titans stood awkwardly against the wall that was near the front entrance. Blackfire then danced up to Cyborg and pulled him to her.
"C'mon Cyborg, let's hit the dance floor! You too Robin! Let's show these people how heroes bust a move!" Starfire looking hopeful, glanced at Logan and the group began to dance with each other. Well... not Raven. She took interest in a guy that happened to be a regular at a cafe she would frequent out on the town. Soon, ladies began to get closer to Cyborg and Robin, until they slowly started to separate. Seeing that her sister was so close to the blonde, Blackfire began to dance her way to the 'couple.'
Logan was dancing with a fluid motion he didn't know he had, and even Starfire was doing a good job of mimicking the other dancers. He was a little upset that the others were being pulled away from them, but then he noticed Blackfire dance her way to them.
"Get behind him baby sister!" and Starfire looking confused, slowly danced her way behind Logan. Then Blackfire danced in front of him, very closely, "dance like this Starfire!" And Blackfire began to sway and move very intimately. Followed by an awkward Starfire trying to keep up. Blackfires magenta eyes then locked with Logans blue.
A pair of amethyst eyes watched to disgust, before turning away.
Alarm bells started to blare in Logans head, and he slid out of the two sisters. "I... I need to get a drink! Please keep going!" He then turned and walked off the dance floor.
Upset that her prey was running, she danced with her sister for a few minutes, before pushing Starfire to a few boys that were showing interest in her, telling her she need to use the restroom.
Up ahead, she saw Logan and Cyborg against the wall near the drinks.
Blackfire stopped just short of walking into both of the older guys on her sisters team. She was looking to finally snag the blonde when she stopped around the corner to listen in on their conversation.
"You've noticed it, haven't you?" Cyborg asked.
"… yeah. I've noticed her… checking me out."
"So what are you going to do about? Especially since she's Starfires sister."
"Why does that matter?"
Cyborg looked at him expectedly. He didn't see the way Starfire looked at him? Acted around him? The team could barely tell if she was floating because her powers, or because she was smitten with the shape shifter half the time.
"It's nothing…"
"Cy, please tell me…"
He looked over to Logan. He really didn't see it. Didn't know that their resident alien girl was falling for him. A part of him thought that Logan was enjoying her infatuation with him. He was a nice guy, really nice, and what guy wouldn't want a cute alien girl with hearts in her eyes for them. And they spent so much time together, they were practically a couple. But the look Logan was giving him, told him that only one of the two was infatuated.
"Starfire likes you."
"I like her too." He said confused. Cyborg shook his head.
"No, she really likes you. She's head over heels for you man. I wouldn't be surprised if she jumped on you when Blackfire leaves." He looked at Logan as his words were sinking in. "She's in love with you."
Then Logan rocketed from the wall. His hands raced up and combed through his hair. And he began to shake his head rapidly.
"No no no no," he started to pace, "no no no no no-"
"Logan!"
"S-She can't like me!" He said, looking like he was losing his marbles. "She can't like me. I'm… I'm…" he took a shaky breathe, "I'm Logan." Cyborg was concerned. He could have just said that he didn't know, said he didn't like her back. But he made the thought of her liking him seem… wrong?
"I… I have to talk to Starfire." That was the first time he said her full name. The panic in his eyes didn't go away. He looked guilty, like he'd done something wrong. He didn't, he helped an alien girl become accustomed to Earth, and she happened to fall in love with him. He was making this situation more complicated than it needed to be.
With a sinister grin, Blackfire slithered back to the dance floor. She had scheming to do. Oh, he was handsome AND had mental issues. He only needed a tragic past, and she would devour him.
Logan seemed to calm down, and after taking a few breaths, looked to Cyborg.
"I'm heading home."
"I think our night on the town is done." Cyborg replied. "Let's get everyone out of here.
—-
They all returned to the tower, and were ready to call it a night. They'd forgot all about dinner, but Starfire offered for her and Logan to make everyone a big breakfast to make up for the missed meal.
"Oh baby sister, you don't mind if I bed with you tonight?"
"Not at all Blackfire." She smiled. She was ready to do the 'hitting of the hay' as the term goes.
Blackfire then swung her arm around her sister, before addressing the rest of the group.
"Goodnight everyone, rest well and we'll have another fun day tomorrow." Then the two sisters floated to Starfire room
"Well goodnight yall, this guy needs his batteries charged." then Cyborg headed to his room.
"... night." Raven was not too far behind him.
Robin looked over to Logan who had been quiet coming back from the club. He was now looking out the window into the night air. He walked up to him and asked "Is there some-"
"Hold on Robin," Logan interrupted. So Robin waited. "There's something flying over the city..." and soon Robin was next to him with binoculars, from where he didn't know. "To the right, over the stadium." And sure enough, Robin saw some form of flying tentacle fly low and high, as if it was looking for something.
"I'll call the oth-"
"No."
"No?"
"Let's do our own investigating." Robin was about to shoot the idea down, but then recalled that Logan often hung back in their battles in Jump City. He would follow orders, but when the team got in a skirmish, Logan would take the rear and watch over the others. This... this could be a chance to see how Logan performed at all levels of a 'tracking and capturing' mission. So despite wanting to call the team, he looked to Logan and nodded his head.
"Alright Logan, you lead..."
-
"A grand display of affection sister?" Starfire asked. Her and Blackfire were sitting on her bed, pillows hugged in their laps.
"Oh, yes Kori. I can see that Logan cares deeply about you, he must be shy in that he has trouble making the moves on you." she smiled.
'Making the moves on me,' Starfire blushed.
"Would you take my suggestion sister, i believe I can make your ****** fall 'head over the hills' for you?
Starfire was looking down at her pillow, but then looked up to Blackfire with confidence.
"Yes, please help me attain Logan." and her sister smiled.
-
*whistle* *BAM!*
Robin watched from the streets below, as Logan had shot off the ground as a form of bird at super sonic speed. Then before impacting his target, Logan turned into an octopus, similar to their target, before literally strangling it into submission. They were not even on the ground for a minute, and Logan had their objective bound and ready for interrogation.
"Impressed?" Robin whirled around at super sonic speed himself, turning to Logan who was standing right next to him.
"W-Wait?!" And Robin turned to the octopus that was holding their target, then to Logan, then back to the octopus, before finally settling on Logan. "T-There's two of you?!"
"Yeah..." He said it like it was a common thing. Like 'of course there's two of me.'
"How is that possible, why didn't you tell me you could do this?"
"You cant come to me demanding i spill my guts about myself..."
Robin stared at him, remembering Cyborgs words. How offended he was, that Robin demanded to know everything about him.
"I didn't lie to you Robin, i wouldn't lie to you. Were friends, but not 'good' friends. Good friends share secrets about each other, in confidence and in trust. I hope you and me can get there someday."
"..." Robin slowly nodded his head. "Let's... Let's find out what it's searching for." and Logan nodded also.
They walked to the down 'drone' before stopping. Robin inspected the thing, looking for any clues as to what it was or it's purpose. Finally a hatch opened to a screen, which displayed an alien looking suit of red armor.
"Halt! You are in possession of a Centauri Police Drone. Release it at once!"
"Centauri Police?" Logan asked, looking to Robin.
"That's where Blackfire said she came from before coming to Earth." he turned from Logan. "What is an extraterrestrial police force doing on Earth?"
-
*snore* *snore* *snore* [WAKING UP MODE]
"mmm...?" Cyborg opened his eyes in a groggy state. Some one was at his door, asking for permission to enter. He looked at his clock on the wall that read 3:45. He rubbed the sleep from his eye, before disconnecting from his 'bed' and walking to the door. He opened it to Robin and Logan standing in the hallway. They looked upset.
-
*inhale* *exhale* *inhale* *exhale* *knock* *knock*
Raven heard the disturbance, and looked to her door. On the other side, she felt Robin Cyborg and Logan's aurora. She spread her senses to them and felt they were upset and determined. She rose from her bed, clasped her cape to herself, and answered her door.
"We got a problem..." Robin spoke up.
-
She was ready, with the confidence that her beloved older sister instilled in her, Starfire gave the finishing touches to her attire.
"Is this truly the proper way to display ones affection to a potential spouse, Komand'r?"
"Yes baby sister. OH my, i don't think i should call you 'baby' any longer now Koriand'r. I do believe this was the way mother first expressed her love interest in father back home." Blackfire finished running her fingers through the attire that Starfire wore.
"It is a bit... revealing" Starfire blushed.
"It is a display of desire for a potential spouse and mate," Starfire blushed a deeper shade of red, "I believe that Logan will do the 'drooling' that guys his age do when they appreciate a 'woman' like yourself. Now come, you did say that your friends would gather in the common room at this time." She then pushed Starfire in the direction of her friends.
-
Three stone faced titans stood in the Common Room, waiting for the two Tamaranian sisters to greet them. Finally, the sliding doors opened to Blackfire who entered first, before stepping to the side.
"We have a surprise for a special someone in the group!"
Before they could take steps to apprehend Blackfire, Starfire came through the double doors and stopped them in their tracks.
Starfire looked beautiful. She was stunning. Her hair was done in an intricate pattern that must have taken hours to do, and her eyelids were covered in a rich magenta color that she must have received from Blackfire. Around her neck was the stolen Centauri Moon Diamond. And her dress...
A VERY revealing dress. That directed all eyes to her cleavage and stomach. Her waist barely covered in a sash, with her outer thighs
bared to the world.
The others stood frozen, and with as much confidence as she could muster, Starfire gracefully walked toward Logan before bowing to him with her head down.
Silence.
"... Logan. I Koriand'r, Princess of Tamaran, wish to offer myself to you in a matrimony between the people of Tamaran and the people of Earth... I pray to X'hal that I may be blessed with a love from you, that i will cherrish-"
"...no." and she stopped. She shakily looked up to Logan, tears beginning to come to her eyes.
"...w-what."
"... no Star... no..." and tears began to come to his eyes. "I cant Star... I can't love you... It doesn't work that way..." and Blackfire smiled.
"ENOUGH OF THIS!" the Centauri Police officers released their camouflage, and fired their flexible whips at the Tamaranian. She stood no chance a two whips circled almost the entirety of her body, even blocking her eyes. "UNDER THE ORDERS OF THE CENTAURI LEADERSHIP, YOU KOMAND'R OF TAMARAN ARE ARRESTED FOR CRIMES WITHIN THE GALAXY OF CENTAURI!"
Starfire shot up and began to yell at the officers.
"STARFIRE DON'T," yelled Cyborg.
"SHE'S A CRIMINAL," Robin yelled .
"Trust us, she was planning on tricking you, and having you arrested for her crimes." stated Raven.
"..." Logan said nothing. He could only stare at the tear streaks that ran down Starfire's face.
-
*knock* *knock*
"… Star…?"
Nothing.
"… I'll come back…" Logan stepped away from Starfires bedroom door. He looked at it, hoping it would open. But it didn't budge. So he turned and walked down the hallway.
It had been rinse and repeat after Starfires confession, and Blackfires arrest. He'd knock on her door, tell her that they missed her, that the tower wasn't the same without her. He'd listen for anything, and his senses told him she was crying. In her bed, unwashed, and in pain. His animals howled at a fallen pack member. The devastation of having her heart broken, and her sisters criminal activities was too much for the Tamaranian. And she completely broke down.
Her sadness, embarrassment and broken heart led her to run away to her only spot of privacy, her room. And she stayed there.
-
Raven had made a cup of tea for herself, when the common room door opened. She looked up and saw Logan enter the room. On his way outside, he turned to her and gave her a smile.
"Hey Raven." She stared at him.
Not hearing a hello back, Logan turned and continued to their front door.
She didn't understand how he could one moment stand before Starfires door and call to her, then walk away smiling to the others like it wasn't a big deal. He'd go to training with Robin, tower check ups with Cyborg, and make dinner while telling her there would be a plate for her. He moved around the tower like they didn't have a fifth member, who was lost in her own misery. Only to be standing at her door, first thing in the morning, calling to her.
He led her on, made her think he cared for her more than a friend. The way he looked at her, the things he said to her and the way he said them, no wonder she fell for h-
She forced those thoughts from her mind.
She had seen both Robin and Cyborg go to Starfires room at separate times, hoping to bring the Tamaranian outside her room. But they too failed. She was the only one that didn't go to her, but a small part of her, she didn't know from where, told her to go.
So after some time, she stood before the door of the Titans other heroine.
*knock* *knock*
"Starfire, it's me… Raven."
She sensed movement in the room, then felt a presence on the other side of the door.
"… I…" she wasn't good at this, " I came to listen…"
—-
Cyborg looked to Logan, taking inventory of all the Titans supplies. The guy looked like it was just any other day. He looked up and made eye contact with Cyborg before smiling.
"What's up Cy?"
"… You need to talk?"
Logan finished writing down the shopping list he'd take to the market in the morning. "Yeah, I do need to talk. But it's with Star."
Cyborg understood, "you need to vent, maybe clear your head?"
Logan folded the shopping list and put it in his pocket. He smiled to Cyborg. "Thank you Cy. It means a lot to me that you'd want to hear my feelings about this. But I don't need to 'vent,' I just need to explain to Star that this wasn't meant to be, you know?"
He didn't know
"What if she leaves?" Logan stopped folding the boxes of supplies in the upstairs supply closet. He spaced out again, staring into the wall.
'If she leaves …' he thought, then turned to Cyborg with a sad smile.
"Then I need to make sure she knows how much I love her, and that I'm grateful for having her in my life…"
—-
She didn't look good, the only positive was that she didn't smell bad. It must have something to do with her genetic makeup.
But she was sitting up in her bed, holding a pillow to her chest. And her on an ottoman.
"So… how do you feel?" Could she be anymore awkward.
But Starfire smiled, appreciating that Raven was there for her. She sniffled and cleaned her nose with a tissue. "In pain…"
Raven grimaced.
"But it is alright, because Logan did not mean to hurt me." Raven didn't understand. Logan should have noticed Starfires feelings. He could have said something sooner, he wasn't oblivious… was he.
"He did hurt you Starfire." She looked at Raven like she wasn't understanding her.
"Yes, his silence to my desires of him… and the way in which he would speak to me, and treat me… how could I not believe that it was possible for him to accept my feelings."
"… Do you hate him?" Starfire laughed.
She actually laughed.
"No." She said with a teary smile. "I could never hate Logan, for he is too important to me. I would never wish my life without him.
Raven said nothing.
"I believe that it is time I speak with him, my sorrow has finally passed on, with the aid of your help friend." And Raven didn't understand how she contributed to her friends recovery.
"I believe a shower and a nice dinner are much needed. Don't you agree?"
Raven slowly nodded.
—-
She and Starfire walked down the hallway towards the common room. Raven was nervous at what would happen when the two would be in the same room together, but Starfire continued on. They finally entered the double doors of the common room and faced the kitchen. Cyborg and Robin sat at the table, looking at the two.
Then Logan rose up from the open oven, with a tray of food. He smiled at Starfire.
"You're just in time Star, ready to eat?"
"Yes… friend Logan." And she floated to the table before taking a seat. The other three stared in bewilderment. Completely lost in the outcome of this romantic ordeal.
With a plate of food in hand, Logan turned to Raven.
"Raven, are you joining us for dinner?"
She didn't know what to say, she didn't know what to think. But slowly, she made her way to the table and took a seat.
Logan's smile grew wider, then placed the plate before Raven.
"Eat up. We have a lot of dinners to make up for."
—-
He knocked on her door, and soon, she opened it. They looked at each other, and it was finally time.
He reached out to her, and she replied to him with fingers that laced with his. He led her down the hallway. Past Cyborgs room. Past the guest room and utility closet. He took her outside to the night sky.
They sat together on the edge of the beach, on top of a boulder, with the shining stars above them. They enjoyed the cool night air. He looked at her and she looked at him.
"You were the first to welcome me to my new home. You showed me a love and kindness that… that I could only dream of. There is still pain, but… I will heal."
"Someday Star, you'll open your heart again. And I know, that when you do, it'll be with a person who couldn't live their life without you. A person, who would be blessed with your kindness, your spirit… your heart. "
The waves crashed with the full moon above them.
"Koriand'r…" she said. Like a goodbye.
And Logan smiled. They reached to one another and gave each other a hug, a hug full of pain, but also new beginnings. He leaned over and kissed her cheek. Then pulled back to look her in her eyes.
"Thank you Koriand'r… thank you for loving me.