Fan Fiction ❯ Birds of a Feather ❯ Chapter 10
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By: King Cheetah 
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.16.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 336 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.16.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 336 | Status: Completed
Birds Of A Feather...
Part Ten- Flashblind
by King Cheetah
I don't own any of these characters,
so don't rub it in...
Kinda sorta Robin/Raven pairing; you've been warned....
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It was not so much the pain in her leg nor the laughter of the other children that hurt her so, but rather the knowledge that they had wanted her to fail. Opening her tear filled eyes she found herself looking straight in the stern gaze of her sister Blackfire. A year her senior, her red eyes burned with all the fury that a seven year old could muster. "You rock head!" fumed Blackfire, "I told you to look out! Why don't you ever listen to me?" Ignoring her skinned knee and taunts of the other girls, she tried to wipe away her tears, "I-I am sorry, sister. I was-" but Blackfire cut her off, "You were daydreaming about something stupid again, that's what you were doing. You're always making me look bad. Why can't you pay attention?!" But little Starfire could only cry as she rubbed her knee.
That scar never really healed, in any sense of the word. Even as she enjoyed both Cyborg's delicious pie, and Beast Boys attentions, the scar itched and burned as it did those years ago. That moment was not the beginning of the rift between Blackfire and herself, but it is the first incident that she could recall. From that time on, Blackfire at best seemed to tolerate her and at her worst actively tormented her. Nothing she did or attempted was good enough for her and the rift seemed to only deepen. But it was the day of the trial that would forever haunt her. Solemnly, the panel of judges pronounced them pariah and stripped them of all royal titles and privileges. They were now landless, nameless, and alone. Devastated as she was, her sister's reaction proved to be the days greatest punishment. Anger, she would have expected, or even sadness. But as she attempted a weak apology to her sister, Blackfire merely looked at her with a weary look of exasperation, "What else could I have expected of you?" she asked quietly and walked away.
Scratching her knee, she looked across the table at Beast Boy. You are a puzzle to me, she thought, but a puzzles enjoyment is in it's solving. Now she saw in him all that Terra had spoken to her of. Not only her lover, but so much more. He lavished love and affection on Terra and constantly sought new ways to spoil her. He learned to cook her favorite deserts, and learned the lore of the deserts she so loved to haunt. He amused and confounded her, sang her praises and teased her mercilessly. Terra would whisper to her of his passions and tender attentions, not merely in matters carnal, but also to her spirits, for he was a ceaseless champion of her talents. And now, Starfire saw these things in him too. Not the loutish braggadocio that hogged the couch, but the caring friend and comrade.
"You did not answer my question before. Do you find me desirable?" Starfire asked with an innocence too sincere to be real. Beast Boys mind raced. If he'd learned nothing from Terra, it was that a question asked is less important than the reason for it's asking. Was Starfire just bobbing for compliments, or was this a preamble to another, more devastating query? Again, he decided to punt, "Hold on now, me first. Why were you putting on a little show out there? Not that I had a big problem with it." he said giving her a crooked little smile. She fiddled with her pie a bit, then said softly, "It is the Trat'mitla, the song of remorse. I must sing it once every nine months as atonement for the shame I have brought on my family and ancestors. I am sorry that you had to see this, Beast Boy."
"I'm not." he grinned, but catching himself added, "That is, I know so little about your homeworld, I always enjoy learning new things about you and your culture." Her look of bewilderment quickly turned to joy as she smiled and laid into her pie with a renewed fury. A while ago he felt pity for the oily nude girl on the bed, but now he was feeling something all together different. It felt good to see her happy again and he had to keep reminding himself that she wasn't from around here. Which gave him an idea...
Before she had another chance to ask him the unaskable, the remaining Titan's shuffled into the kitchen in high spirits. Laughing and high fiving, Beast Boy and Starfire were given the run down on Raven's mad new skills as they collected around the table. "I'd almost say she's better than Robin, but maybe I'm just thinking she looks better doing his moved." grinned Cyborg as he winked at Raven. "One thing I'm curious about though, "said Kid Flash as he peeled an orange, "If Raven got Robin's Kung Fu jones, can Robin use her magic?" Shaking her head, Raven smiled, "No, it doesn't work that way. My magic is an extension of my body, not my mind. All my mental preparations is more for controlling my powers." Starfire spoke up, "This is true. On the occasion of our exchanging bodies, I was able to utilize Raven's magical abilities." she said cramming the last little bit of pie into her mouth.
As Wonder Girl approached the table she began to pass out a series of computer print outs to each Titan present. "Okay folks, the numbers don't lie, and the numbers are showing me a marked improvement in team performance. And our newest battle angel gets a gold star in works and plays well with others, so Raven gets extra graham crackers at recess..." Raven stuck her tongue out at Robin as Donna continued, "I'm also really impressed with Robin's team skills, not just with Raven, but you and Cyborg were really tearing up the course this evening. Now, on the matter of just what it is that Robin gets from Raven... Wally, Cyborg, stop giggling... I'm seeing a huge increase in deep concentration and focus. Care to comment, Big Bird?" Robin just shrugged and shot Raven a sweet smile.
Standing with clipboard in hand, Wally cleared his throat and began, "All righty. Down to business. First off the chores list is posted, and I'll tolerate absolutely NO griping this time. You may trade with whomever you like, just as long as they get done, ROBIN and STARFIRE!" he said glaring at them. "Secondly, we'll be trying out a new food delivery service, so go over the lists CAREFULLY to pick out anything special you want out side of the basics I'm already getting. Again, NO COMPLAINING allowed if you don't do the paperwork. Understood? Next up, we need volunteers for a magazine shoot. JUGGERNAUGHTS wants all the gals for the swimsuit issue, and Cyborg as well. I made them no promises, but I would point out that these will all be designer labels and you get to keep the suits. Something to think about..."
Shifting in her chair, Raven said, "Uh, what the hell, put me down. Could be fun. What?" she asked noticing that everyone was staring at her as if she'd just given birth to a horse.
"Uh, nothing, " said Beast Boy, "It's just that you were always really down on this before." Raven just shrugged and gave a weak smile.
"If Raven will be modeling beachwear, then I too shall participate." beamed Starfire.
"Yeah, count me in too." sighed Wonder Girl.
Obviously pleased, Wally took furious notes. "Okay, excellent! Moving on... let's see. I need two warm bodies to entertain at the Westside Children's hospital tomorrow afternoon. Three hours, and all the Jell-O you can eat."
"Sigh me up." smiled Cyborg, "You haven't lived til you've heard my dramatic reading of 'Make Way For Ducklings'. I do it in the James Earl Jones voice!"
Shaking his head Kid Flash said, "Appreciate the enthusiasm big guy, but you want to do it EVERY week. I need to shuffle the deck a little. Beast Boy?"
"Love to! Hey Starfire, why don't you come with me. I could use a partner and I think the kids'll love you. Whattaya say?"
She looked a little shocked at the suggestion, "B-But, I am not versed in the healing arts. What good could I do there?"
"BB's right Star, I think this'll do your head some good." smiled Wonder Girl.
Fidgeting, she smiled and nodded, to the light applause of all seated.
"Perfect. Now I have three speaking engagements coming up, so I need my Toastmasters front and center. Robin, Wonder Girl and Cyborg, pick your spot. First up is a Rotarian dinner on the 19th..."
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Starfire couldn't say that she was awakened by the knocking at her door, as she'd been unable to get to sleep in the first place, but it was still the principle of the thing. Still clad in shorts and T-shirt, she opened the door wearing her best attempt at a scowl. Before word one left her lips, two fingers reached up and grasped her nose firmly.
"Starfire Khori'ndr du Tamaran, by right of Tch'epla, I challenge you to regain lost honor. Do you accept?" said Beast Boy with both mock authority and an unbelievably complex paper hat.
"OW! Beast Boy, that is not how the challenge is issue-" she began, freeing her nose from his grasp.
"Do you not admit to giving less than 100% of your fullest abilities in the playing of Dance Dance Revolution with one Gar Logan a.k.a. Changeling a.k.a. Beast Boy a.k.a. The Love Monkey..."
"No one has ever called you by that name." she said cocking an eyebrow.
"...And furthermore did you compound this offense by deceiving him into believing that he was indeed and unstoppable dancing machine? I would remind you that you are bound by honor to answer truthfully." he said crossing his arms.
Smiling now, she took a stance and placed her hands on her hips, "The challenge is met, Monkey of Love. On what field of battle is your spanking to take place?"
"On the very field on which your crimes still stain the carpet, except for the big one in the corner, that's Mountain Dew." he said defiantly.
Several months back, in a stupendous fit of boredom, Kid Flash opened up the gaming consoles central unit and fiddled just about setting that he could get at. None of these changes effected game play, merely the look of the games. And so it was that when playing Dance Dance Revolution, the dancing master was none other than Cyborg dressed in club finery with Mixmaster BB on the boards, looking every bit the homie. Drawing back the cover to the dance pad, Beast Boy looked over his shoulder, "It's still not too late to surrender criminal and beg my forgiveness. On my honor, your punishments will be both fair and lenient. Which reminds me, do you actually HAVE a French Maid's outfit already, because if not I'll have to rent."
"All that I can hear is 'blah- blah- blah- blah- blah-Oh-that-I-could-dance-as-well-as-Starfire- blah- blah- blah- blah- blah!' Was this what you had intended to say to me?" she asked slyly.
Taking their places on the dance pads, Beast Boy hit start. The big screen jumped to life with the grinning visage of club Cyborg gyrating as he boomed, "Gya'ctal amma neatt chouba!!" Starfire's jaw almost hit the floor at hearing the game avatar's flawless Tamaranian dialect. Looking to Beast Boy she sputtered, "H-He was speaking..."
"Oh dear, "he said shaking his head sadly, "So overcome with guilt that now she begins to halucinate. Sad really..."
"Eangisha'bath tamma kishi'i..." boomed club Cyborg, as Mixmaster BB, danced in time with the Tamaranian pop tune he was spinning.
"What?!" he said in mock exasperation, "It only took a few hours to set up. It's no big deal. Now are you just gonna stand there looking all pretty or are we gonna dance?"
Hugging him, she returned to her pad as he hit restart.
"I shall still be victorious, Beast Boy. Of that you must not doubt." she grinned.
"Boul'ah'kta chouba! (shutup and dance)" he said with a wink.
Writers notes---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------
And we're off and running. Assuming I don't goof around too much, this should finish up with Chapter 15, but I'm flexible on that. I have other story ideas exploring a Beast Boy/Starfire relationship for no other reason than I just think they're a cute couple. ^__^
So then, any thoughts on where we're heading with this story? Any requests? And to the one e-mailer that thought that this was going to be a Robin/Raven/Starfire threeway, my apologies for squishing your dream.
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To be Continued...
Next time; Angels, Devils, Lawyers
Part Ten- Flashblind
by King Cheetah
I don't own any of these characters,
so don't rub it in...
Kinda sorta Robin/Raven pairing; you've been warned....
------------------------------------------------------------------------ -----------------------
It was not so much the pain in her leg nor the laughter of the other children that hurt her so, but rather the knowledge that they had wanted her to fail. Opening her tear filled eyes she found herself looking straight in the stern gaze of her sister Blackfire. A year her senior, her red eyes burned with all the fury that a seven year old could muster. "You rock head!" fumed Blackfire, "I told you to look out! Why don't you ever listen to me?" Ignoring her skinned knee and taunts of the other girls, she tried to wipe away her tears, "I-I am sorry, sister. I was-" but Blackfire cut her off, "You were daydreaming about something stupid again, that's what you were doing. You're always making me look bad. Why can't you pay attention?!" But little Starfire could only cry as she rubbed her knee.
That scar never really healed, in any sense of the word. Even as she enjoyed both Cyborg's delicious pie, and Beast Boys attentions, the scar itched and burned as it did those years ago. That moment was not the beginning of the rift between Blackfire and herself, but it is the first incident that she could recall. From that time on, Blackfire at best seemed to tolerate her and at her worst actively tormented her. Nothing she did or attempted was good enough for her and the rift seemed to only deepen. But it was the day of the trial that would forever haunt her. Solemnly, the panel of judges pronounced them pariah and stripped them of all royal titles and privileges. They were now landless, nameless, and alone. Devastated as she was, her sister's reaction proved to be the days greatest punishment. Anger, she would have expected, or even sadness. But as she attempted a weak apology to her sister, Blackfire merely looked at her with a weary look of exasperation, "What else could I have expected of you?" she asked quietly and walked away.
Scratching her knee, she looked across the table at Beast Boy. You are a puzzle to me, she thought, but a puzzles enjoyment is in it's solving. Now she saw in him all that Terra had spoken to her of. Not only her lover, but so much more. He lavished love and affection on Terra and constantly sought new ways to spoil her. He learned to cook her favorite deserts, and learned the lore of the deserts she so loved to haunt. He amused and confounded her, sang her praises and teased her mercilessly. Terra would whisper to her of his passions and tender attentions, not merely in matters carnal, but also to her spirits, for he was a ceaseless champion of her talents. And now, Starfire saw these things in him too. Not the loutish braggadocio that hogged the couch, but the caring friend and comrade.
"You did not answer my question before. Do you find me desirable?" Starfire asked with an innocence too sincere to be real. Beast Boys mind raced. If he'd learned nothing from Terra, it was that a question asked is less important than the reason for it's asking. Was Starfire just bobbing for compliments, or was this a preamble to another, more devastating query? Again, he decided to punt, "Hold on now, me first. Why were you putting on a little show out there? Not that I had a big problem with it." he said giving her a crooked little smile. She fiddled with her pie a bit, then said softly, "It is the Trat'mitla, the song of remorse. I must sing it once every nine months as atonement for the shame I have brought on my family and ancestors. I am sorry that you had to see this, Beast Boy."
"I'm not." he grinned, but catching himself added, "That is, I know so little about your homeworld, I always enjoy learning new things about you and your culture." Her look of bewilderment quickly turned to joy as she smiled and laid into her pie with a renewed fury. A while ago he felt pity for the oily nude girl on the bed, but now he was feeling something all together different. It felt good to see her happy again and he had to keep reminding himself that she wasn't from around here. Which gave him an idea...
Before she had another chance to ask him the unaskable, the remaining Titan's shuffled into the kitchen in high spirits. Laughing and high fiving, Beast Boy and Starfire were given the run down on Raven's mad new skills as they collected around the table. "I'd almost say she's better than Robin, but maybe I'm just thinking she looks better doing his moved." grinned Cyborg as he winked at Raven. "One thing I'm curious about though, "said Kid Flash as he peeled an orange, "If Raven got Robin's Kung Fu jones, can Robin use her magic?" Shaking her head, Raven smiled, "No, it doesn't work that way. My magic is an extension of my body, not my mind. All my mental preparations is more for controlling my powers." Starfire spoke up, "This is true. On the occasion of our exchanging bodies, I was able to utilize Raven's magical abilities." she said cramming the last little bit of pie into her mouth.
As Wonder Girl approached the table she began to pass out a series of computer print outs to each Titan present. "Okay folks, the numbers don't lie, and the numbers are showing me a marked improvement in team performance. And our newest battle angel gets a gold star in works and plays well with others, so Raven gets extra graham crackers at recess..." Raven stuck her tongue out at Robin as Donna continued, "I'm also really impressed with Robin's team skills, not just with Raven, but you and Cyborg were really tearing up the course this evening. Now, on the matter of just what it is that Robin gets from Raven... Wally, Cyborg, stop giggling... I'm seeing a huge increase in deep concentration and focus. Care to comment, Big Bird?" Robin just shrugged and shot Raven a sweet smile.
Standing with clipboard in hand, Wally cleared his throat and began, "All righty. Down to business. First off the chores list is posted, and I'll tolerate absolutely NO griping this time. You may trade with whomever you like, just as long as they get done, ROBIN and STARFIRE!" he said glaring at them. "Secondly, we'll be trying out a new food delivery service, so go over the lists CAREFULLY to pick out anything special you want out side of the basics I'm already getting. Again, NO COMPLAINING allowed if you don't do the paperwork. Understood? Next up, we need volunteers for a magazine shoot. JUGGERNAUGHTS wants all the gals for the swimsuit issue, and Cyborg as well. I made them no promises, but I would point out that these will all be designer labels and you get to keep the suits. Something to think about..."
Shifting in her chair, Raven said, "Uh, what the hell, put me down. Could be fun. What?" she asked noticing that everyone was staring at her as if she'd just given birth to a horse.
"Uh, nothing, " said Beast Boy, "It's just that you were always really down on this before." Raven just shrugged and gave a weak smile.
"If Raven will be modeling beachwear, then I too shall participate." beamed Starfire.
"Yeah, count me in too." sighed Wonder Girl.
Obviously pleased, Wally took furious notes. "Okay, excellent! Moving on... let's see. I need two warm bodies to entertain at the Westside Children's hospital tomorrow afternoon. Three hours, and all the Jell-O you can eat."
"Sigh me up." smiled Cyborg, "You haven't lived til you've heard my dramatic reading of 'Make Way For Ducklings'. I do it in the James Earl Jones voice!"
Shaking his head Kid Flash said, "Appreciate the enthusiasm big guy, but you want to do it EVERY week. I need to shuffle the deck a little. Beast Boy?"
"Love to! Hey Starfire, why don't you come with me. I could use a partner and I think the kids'll love you. Whattaya say?"
She looked a little shocked at the suggestion, "B-But, I am not versed in the healing arts. What good could I do there?"
"BB's right Star, I think this'll do your head some good." smiled Wonder Girl.
Fidgeting, she smiled and nodded, to the light applause of all seated.
"Perfect. Now I have three speaking engagements coming up, so I need my Toastmasters front and center. Robin, Wonder Girl and Cyborg, pick your spot. First up is a Rotarian dinner on the 19th..."
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Starfire couldn't say that she was awakened by the knocking at her door, as she'd been unable to get to sleep in the first place, but it was still the principle of the thing. Still clad in shorts and T-shirt, she opened the door wearing her best attempt at a scowl. Before word one left her lips, two fingers reached up and grasped her nose firmly.
"Starfire Khori'ndr du Tamaran, by right of Tch'epla, I challenge you to regain lost honor. Do you accept?" said Beast Boy with both mock authority and an unbelievably complex paper hat.
"OW! Beast Boy, that is not how the challenge is issue-" she began, freeing her nose from his grasp.
"Do you not admit to giving less than 100% of your fullest abilities in the playing of Dance Dance Revolution with one Gar Logan a.k.a. Changeling a.k.a. Beast Boy a.k.a. The Love Monkey..."
"No one has ever called you by that name." she said cocking an eyebrow.
"...And furthermore did you compound this offense by deceiving him into believing that he was indeed and unstoppable dancing machine? I would remind you that you are bound by honor to answer truthfully." he said crossing his arms.
Smiling now, she took a stance and placed her hands on her hips, "The challenge is met, Monkey of Love. On what field of battle is your spanking to take place?"
"On the very field on which your crimes still stain the carpet, except for the big one in the corner, that's Mountain Dew." he said defiantly.
Several months back, in a stupendous fit of boredom, Kid Flash opened up the gaming consoles central unit and fiddled just about setting that he could get at. None of these changes effected game play, merely the look of the games. And so it was that when playing Dance Dance Revolution, the dancing master was none other than Cyborg dressed in club finery with Mixmaster BB on the boards, looking every bit the homie. Drawing back the cover to the dance pad, Beast Boy looked over his shoulder, "It's still not too late to surrender criminal and beg my forgiveness. On my honor, your punishments will be both fair and lenient. Which reminds me, do you actually HAVE a French Maid's outfit already, because if not I'll have to rent."
"All that I can hear is 'blah- blah- blah- blah- blah-Oh-that-I-could-dance-as-well-as-Starfire- blah- blah- blah- blah- blah!' Was this what you had intended to say to me?" she asked slyly.
Taking their places on the dance pads, Beast Boy hit start. The big screen jumped to life with the grinning visage of club Cyborg gyrating as he boomed, "Gya'ctal amma neatt chouba!!" Starfire's jaw almost hit the floor at hearing the game avatar's flawless Tamaranian dialect. Looking to Beast Boy she sputtered, "H-He was speaking..."
"Oh dear, "he said shaking his head sadly, "So overcome with guilt that now she begins to halucinate. Sad really..."
"Eangisha'bath tamma kishi'i..." boomed club Cyborg, as Mixmaster BB, danced in time with the Tamaranian pop tune he was spinning.
"What?!" he said in mock exasperation, "It only took a few hours to set up. It's no big deal. Now are you just gonna stand there looking all pretty or are we gonna dance?"
Hugging him, she returned to her pad as he hit restart.
"I shall still be victorious, Beast Boy. Of that you must not doubt." she grinned.
"Boul'ah'kta chouba! (shutup and dance)" he said with a wink.
Writers notes---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------
And we're off and running. Assuming I don't goof around too much, this should finish up with Chapter 15, but I'm flexible on that. I have other story ideas exploring a Beast Boy/Starfire relationship for no other reason than I just think they're a cute couple. ^__^
So then, any thoughts on where we're heading with this story? Any requests? And to the one e-mailer that thought that this was going to be a Robin/Raven/Starfire threeway, my apologies for squishing your dream.
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To be Continued...
Next time; Angels, Devils, Lawyers