Fan Fiction ❯ Birds of a Feather ❯ Chapter 12
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By: King Cheetah 
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.16.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.1K | Visits: 349 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.16.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.1K | Visits: 349 | Status: Completed
Birds Of A Feather...
Part Twelve - Baby Snakes
by King Cheetah
I don't own any of these characters,
so don't rub it in... except for Sidewinder, he's mine.
Kinda sorta Robin/Raven pairing; you've been warned....
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Rubbing his scaly hands together with glee, Sidewinder looked over the telltales of his portable controller and mentally calculated the time remaining. Pulling his lips back into a serpentine grin he chuckled, "Tain't long nah. Jes a mattah ah tahm." Slithering over the rubble, he flexed his shoulders back, making alarming popping noises as he extended his muscular arms to their full length. In moments, a temporal rift would be triggered within the walls of the warehouse, giving him a direct gateway back to the mighty civilization of the Ssri'ileck, predators of the Atlantians, and rightful heirs to the earth. Scratching the back of his scaly head, he couldn't help but think that he'd forgotten about something.
With action movie timing, the south wall of the old warehouse exploded inward as a huge green rhino made it's entrance, followed by Robin and Raven. Shifting back to his true form, Beast Boy brushed the brick dust from his hair and said, "Okay, I was right! Pay up!" holding a hand out to Robin.
"Wahl, wahl, wahl. Tha Ten Taht'ns. Ah recon ah can't be too sahprahsed. Ya'll ready fer ah lahftime a' slavin' to tha TRUE roolers uh tha ahrth?" Grinned the snakeman.
Robin looked unimpressed, "Okay Sidewinder, let's make this quick. Raven and I have dinner reservations at 7:00, so we don't have a lot of time to waste on you."
Crossing his arms, the serpent leered, "Wahl than, how's about ah jus pull yer haid off and tha little filly en me'll have them vittles? As ah recalls, we got a bit'o business t'git back ta."
Shaking his head, Beast Boy looked to Robin and said, "Oh dude, don't you hate having to meet your girlfriend's old boyfriends?"
"Not funny, BB." grumbled Raven as she shot Sidewinder an icey stare.
"Okay, Beast Boy, go help the others clean up the drain snake's latest failure, Raven and I'll take care of this." said Robin as Beast Boy saluted him, turning to go.
"H-hey now. Don't ya'll go turnin' yer back on me! Git back here en faht!" growled Sidewinder pointing at Beast Boy.
Not breaking his stride, Beast Boy merely tapped at his watch and said, "Sorry guy, gotta run. We'll talk some more after you get your butt kicked." and disappeared into the hole he'd made in the far wall.
Slightly disconcerted, he returned his attention to Robin and Raven, "Wahl bird boeh, looks lahk it's jes you en me naoh." he said baring his teeth in a grin.
"A-HEM! I'm here too, jackass." growled Raven, hands on her hips.
"Nah affense meant, purty-girl. But with tha Eye o' Ghet'Etllama heah," he said gesturing to the ornate amulet around his thick neck, "yer litt'l ally-ka-zems won't 'mount ta much in this ere faht. Ah hadda bit too mucha yer zappin' last tahm we tangled, so ah came perppared this tahm." grinned the serpent.
Looking at Robin, they both brought out their collapsing Bo staffs at once and extended them, "Oh don't worry, I wasn't planning on using magic today." she smiled softly.
With a roar, they jumped up and bounded at Sidewinder from different directions, staffs slicing through the air in deadly head cracking arcs.
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"Dammit, of all the times for Cyborg to be away." grumbled Kid Flash, not at all liking the looks of this thing before him. It was about eight feet tall, bronze colored, and emitted a soothing rhythmic hum. Five other companion devices were spaced at intervals around the roof, ringing this central unit. If he wasn't so sure that this was some manner of evil plot, he might have just taken it home, as it was a rather nice object de'art in and of itself. But it's place on the roof of the warehouse seemed appropriate for the moment. To add to his troubles, his partner on this was Starfire, not his first choice in matters of engineering. As he pondered the hummie thing, she merely floated around it in a slow steady circuit, hands behind her back as she studied it. He was sure he could actually hear the wheels turning in her head.
Oh what the hell, he thought, "What do you make of it, Starfire. This anything you recognize?"
"Yes. Yes, I have seen such a device in the past. I am trying to recall the details." she said thoughtfully.
Stunned, Wally asked, "R-really? No kidding? Well, what is it?"
"It is a point to point trans materialization grid. They are very common throughout the Pax Galacti, but this one is rather... crude. Do you suppose that this was constructed by a child?" she mused.
"Huh, I doubt it. What do you think this is all about, Star Lady?"
"Hmmmmmm.... That is difficult to say." she said, fooling with the brim of her top hat. The hat had been a special gift from Beast Boy to use in their magic shows at the Children's hospital. It was mauve, to match her costume, with a silver star on the front, but she was so taken with it that she began to wear it everywhere, including into battle.
Placing a thoughtful finger to her cheek she said, "It could be a long range trans-mat array, to teleport people or items from another planet, but I am not seeing the evidence of this."
"What evidence would that be?" asked Kid Flash, as he too began to circle the unit.
"The Green Lantern Corps, here dismantling it. Those types of arrays are very illegal and easily detected." she sighed, furrowing her brow.
"Yeah, I guess we'd notice those guys lurking about." he said, involuntarily scanning the surrounding sky.
"Hey guys!" called Beast Boy from across the rooftop.
"Gar!" cried Starfire gleefully, flying over to hug him, "Look at the mysterious constructions we have found."
"Hey Angel," he smiled, kissing her hand, "I would have been here sooner, but I found out this was all Sidewinder's junk, so it didn't seem all that crucial."
Kid Flash let out a sigh of relief, "Sidewinder? Wheew, I was afraid this might be something dangerous. Cyborg's gonna be mad that he missed this."
"There is still the danger that you might stub your toe on it. I would advise caution." giggled Starfire bringing her chin to rest on the top of Beast Boy's head.
"Well still," sighed Beast Boy, "We better do something about this crap. Any thoughts on this Angel?" moving his hands above his head to massage her temples.
"Oooooooooouuuuuuuuuuugh... w-what were you speaking of, Gar?" she purred, drifting off into another world.
"The star hottie said this thing's kind of a piece of crap. Think we should just break it?" Wally said to Beast Boy, then looking up to Starfire, "Hey Star, any suggestions on breaking this thing?"
"Hmm? Oh yes. Um, well by it's nature these are rather delicate devices, and need to be precisely alligned or they are prone to explosion. In fact, I think that we should be impressed that Sidewinder was able to accomplish this considering... um, how... stupid he is." she sighed.
"Yeah." said Beast Boy and Kid Flash. The realisation of her words hit them all at once.
"RUN!!" Bellowed Kid Flash, and they'd almost reach the edge of the roof before the device exploded.
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With a sickening, bone crunching thud, Sidewinder slammed against the rear wall of the warehouse, not dead, but entertaining the notion. Cautiously, Robin and Raven approached him, staffs at the ready as the sound of an explosion filled the room. Looking skyward, they grinned to each other as the great serpant wheezed, "Dagnabbit! A-aw raht. Yahl win." as he fell backwards. Securing him with the jumbo sized thumb-cuffs, Robin flipped out his communicater, "Robin to base. Donna?"
"Go ahead big bird, over." hissed Wonder Girl from his hand.
"All clear, over. We got Sidewinder, and from the sounds of it Kid Flash took care of whatever he was up to, over." he smiled.
"Copy that. Damage report, over."
"The warehouse is still in one piece, no obvious casualties, over." he said just as Raven brought her staff down hard right between Sidewinders eyes.
"HQ, stand by, over." he mummered.
"OW! Ah said uncle! Whut ya'll go en do thet fer?!" whimpered the snakeman.
"THAT," snarled Raven, waving her staff in his face, "...is for pinching my butt the LAST time we fought. Got it?"
Sighing, Robin said, "All clear HQ, over." Slowly, the remaining Titans appeared in Beast Boys inpromptu entrance, grime caked and smoking.
"All clear up top." grinned Kid Flash giving a thumbs up.
"Uh... good job, guys." said Robin, cocking an eyebrow. Starfire drifted lazily into the room and waved in their direction, "Hello Sidewinder! I hope you are not too severely damaged." she called cheerfully.
"Howdy Miss Starfahr. Cen't complain." smiled Sidewinder, raising his bound hands in a hat tipping gesture.
Looking around intently, she asked, "Has anyone seen my hat?"
"I've got your hat, Kori." smiled Beast Boy as he entered, "Angel, I really wish you wouldn't wear this EVERYWHERE we go. You're gonna get it messed up." he said placing the topper gently on her head.
"But you gave me this hat." she whispered, making with the big eyes.
Smiling, he gave her a quick kiss and said, "Go check on Raven. I hope her first real fight went ok." As Starfire drifted out of earshot, he pulled out his communicater, "Beast Boy to HQ. Secure channel please, over."
"Copy that, over. Whatcha need BB, over." crackled Donna from the tiny speaker.
"Big favor, over." he whispered.
"How big are we talking about, over?" she asked.
"I'll do your jailtime or give you a kidney, over." he said, looking over his shoulder.
"Sounds good. What do you need, over?" she said, and he smiled.
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As usual, Wonder Girl was in the vehicle bay to welcome the tuckered Titans home from fighting the good fight.
"Top notch people, absolutely first rate. Even if it was only Sidewinder, you all performed magnificently. No small battles, just small heroes." clapped Donna as the Titans stumbled out of the taxi. Handsome tip to the driver, and the yellow minivan zoomed off into the evening dusk.
Shuffling towards the exit, Kid Flash pulled his mask back and yawned, "Aw man. I was going clubbing tonight, but not a chance now."
"Tell me about it." said Robin, taking Raven's hand, "We still have to hit that Voter League banquet tonight. And a formal at that." he groaned.
"Cheer up." said Raven kissing his cheek, "Once we get showered up, you'll be fighting fit. I got your tux all laid out before we left."
"Rave, you're too good for me" he smiled.
"That's what Donna keeps saying, but I'm not buying it." grinned Raven.
"Um everybody? I have a bit of news." said Wonder Girl somewhat hesitantly, "Uh... Dagget wants an all staff meeting tomorrow." There was a collective groan from the Titans.
Holding her hands up, she said, "I know, I know. But he's got some legal crap to get out of the way and next years business model to go over with us. It won't be so bad, really." As the sullen heroes filed past her, Beast Boy met her eye, and was rewarded with a slight smile and a nod. He grinned as he looked back at Starfire, who he was pulling along like a balloon, "C'mon Angel. I got a little treat for you."
Smiling through half lidded eyes, she wrapped her arms gently around his neck and laid her head against his, "Um, Gar?"
"Yeah Angel?" he sighed, trying to maintain his pokerface.
"I... I want to thank you for all you have done for me. I sometimes feel that I cannot match the love you show me. I have never know someone willing to give me so much attention."
"You're doing great as far as I'm concerned. Besides, you deserve ten times what I'm doing now. I guess I should be thankful that you put up with my lazy butt." he smiled.
"No, that is not true! You are loving and caring and..." she fought for the right word, "and the boyfriend that I have always dreamed of." she squeezed him a little, "You make me feel confident and sure of myself. I have never known these feelings before."
"I make you feel like a winner?" he said absently.
"Yes! Yes, that is it exactly. I feel that now I am succeeding in all things. Thank you." and she kissed his cheek. Arriving at her room they entered and he led her towards her bathroom.
Furrowing her brow, she asked, "What is that aroma?"
Smiling, he led her into the bathroom, which was now only lit by two dozen candles, as three incense sticks filled the room with the sweet smell of sandlewood. A steaming hot bubble bath had been prepared, with soft, fresh towels at the ready. She merely floated there for a while taking in the scene before turning to him.
"You arranged all of this for me? But why?" she asked, bringing her hands to cup his face.
"Winners deserved to be treated like winners." he said softly. Overwhelmed, she kissed him as his hands gently massaged her arms.
"Lets get you out of those clothes." he said, guiding her towards the tub.
"Oh Gar, I shall never tire of hearing you say that." she sighed.
To be Continued...
Writers notes---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------
Because of how she's (poorly) written in the show, it's easy to forget that Starfire isn't stupid, she just dealing with a massive dose of culture shock while living on Earth (I lived in Japan for a little while, so trust me, I know). Much as Terra did for BB, Starfire just needed someone to bring out the best in her and bolster her confidence.
Big finish for Last Bell in the next next chapter and a contest, the winner of which gets to boss me around and decide the next two stories that I write. I won't even pretend that I'm not disappointed that Last Bell hasn't received as many reviews as Birds of a Feather, but that's the writing game for ya's. Not so much out of ego-rubbing, but the reviews are my gadge as to whether the stories are being read or not. Oh well, it's about done anyhow...
Stuff I'm writing now (In order of my interest):
Black Dog - The Titans stalk a serial killer through the night streets of Jump City, but only Beast Boy realizes the true horror of what they're facing. (BB-Starfire pairing, violent)
Under The Bridge - Raven, Robin, and the bodies of 23 dead little girls (R-R pairing)
Midnight - After a battle with the dreadful Phobia, Robin and Raven find that they can't escape the terror they shared. (R-R pairing, duh)
Deadweight - Robin is in a coma due to Raven, and to make matters worse, the Red X is back. (R-R pairing).
Mudslide - Terra and Aqualad battle Clayface, and it's really cool.
Haywire - Beast Boy, Jinx, and one wild night on the town. (BB-Jinx pairing)
Catch A Falling Star - Blackfire is back, and how. Latest zany scheme to punish her sister for being a hottie. PG-13 for violence.
The Proxy - If Trigon can't get a foothold on Earth through Raven, perhaps another Titan will do instead. (Robin-Blackfire pairing)
Future romantic pairings? I loathe BB-Raven, so don't hold your breath for that, and Robin-Starfire isn't much better. So here's a few back of the napkin ideas I have kicking around in the Powerbook...
Terra/Mammoth - DINOSAUR KILLER
Terra/Starfire - WINTER RAINS
Red X/Blackfire - THE JADE SPIDER (Sure hope Starfire never finds out)
Starfire/Blackfire - THREE IRON NAILS (no sex, but they do bury the hatchet)
Jinx/Raven - DEVASTSATOR (no sex, buddie movie)
Jinx/Beast Boy - GIRL YOU WANT (BB tries to get Jinx to defect and join the Titans)
Knightwing/Raven - ALL THE BEST YESTERDAYS
Lemme know what you think; it's all about entertaining you.
As always, I use reviews as a barometer, so if you want more of something, lemme know.
Keep reading', keep written'!
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Next time; Baby Snakes
Part Twelve - Baby Snakes
by King Cheetah
I don't own any of these characters,
so don't rub it in... except for Sidewinder, he's mine.
Kinda sorta Robin/Raven pairing; you've been warned....
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Rubbing his scaly hands together with glee, Sidewinder looked over the telltales of his portable controller and mentally calculated the time remaining. Pulling his lips back into a serpentine grin he chuckled, "Tain't long nah. Jes a mattah ah tahm." Slithering over the rubble, he flexed his shoulders back, making alarming popping noises as he extended his muscular arms to their full length. In moments, a temporal rift would be triggered within the walls of the warehouse, giving him a direct gateway back to the mighty civilization of the Ssri'ileck, predators of the Atlantians, and rightful heirs to the earth. Scratching the back of his scaly head, he couldn't help but think that he'd forgotten about something.
With action movie timing, the south wall of the old warehouse exploded inward as a huge green rhino made it's entrance, followed by Robin and Raven. Shifting back to his true form, Beast Boy brushed the brick dust from his hair and said, "Okay, I was right! Pay up!" holding a hand out to Robin.
"Wahl, wahl, wahl. Tha Ten Taht'ns. Ah recon ah can't be too sahprahsed. Ya'll ready fer ah lahftime a' slavin' to tha TRUE roolers uh tha ahrth?" Grinned the snakeman.
Robin looked unimpressed, "Okay Sidewinder, let's make this quick. Raven and I have dinner reservations at 7:00, so we don't have a lot of time to waste on you."
Crossing his arms, the serpent leered, "Wahl than, how's about ah jus pull yer haid off and tha little filly en me'll have them vittles? As ah recalls, we got a bit'o business t'git back ta."
Shaking his head, Beast Boy looked to Robin and said, "Oh dude, don't you hate having to meet your girlfriend's old boyfriends?"
"Not funny, BB." grumbled Raven as she shot Sidewinder an icey stare.
"Okay, Beast Boy, go help the others clean up the drain snake's latest failure, Raven and I'll take care of this." said Robin as Beast Boy saluted him, turning to go.
"H-hey now. Don't ya'll go turnin' yer back on me! Git back here en faht!" growled Sidewinder pointing at Beast Boy.
Not breaking his stride, Beast Boy merely tapped at his watch and said, "Sorry guy, gotta run. We'll talk some more after you get your butt kicked." and disappeared into the hole he'd made in the far wall.
Slightly disconcerted, he returned his attention to Robin and Raven, "Wahl bird boeh, looks lahk it's jes you en me naoh." he said baring his teeth in a grin.
"A-HEM! I'm here too, jackass." growled Raven, hands on her hips.
"Nah affense meant, purty-girl. But with tha Eye o' Ghet'Etllama heah," he said gesturing to the ornate amulet around his thick neck, "yer litt'l ally-ka-zems won't 'mount ta much in this ere faht. Ah hadda bit too mucha yer zappin' last tahm we tangled, so ah came perppared this tahm." grinned the serpent.
Looking at Robin, they both brought out their collapsing Bo staffs at once and extended them, "Oh don't worry, I wasn't planning on using magic today." she smiled softly.
With a roar, they jumped up and bounded at Sidewinder from different directions, staffs slicing through the air in deadly head cracking arcs.
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"Dammit, of all the times for Cyborg to be away." grumbled Kid Flash, not at all liking the looks of this thing before him. It was about eight feet tall, bronze colored, and emitted a soothing rhythmic hum. Five other companion devices were spaced at intervals around the roof, ringing this central unit. If he wasn't so sure that this was some manner of evil plot, he might have just taken it home, as it was a rather nice object de'art in and of itself. But it's place on the roof of the warehouse seemed appropriate for the moment. To add to his troubles, his partner on this was Starfire, not his first choice in matters of engineering. As he pondered the hummie thing, she merely floated around it in a slow steady circuit, hands behind her back as she studied it. He was sure he could actually hear the wheels turning in her head.
Oh what the hell, he thought, "What do you make of it, Starfire. This anything you recognize?"
"Yes. Yes, I have seen such a device in the past. I am trying to recall the details." she said thoughtfully.
Stunned, Wally asked, "R-really? No kidding? Well, what is it?"
"It is a point to point trans materialization grid. They are very common throughout the Pax Galacti, but this one is rather... crude. Do you suppose that this was constructed by a child?" she mused.
"Huh, I doubt it. What do you think this is all about, Star Lady?"
"Hmmmmmm.... That is difficult to say." she said, fooling with the brim of her top hat. The hat had been a special gift from Beast Boy to use in their magic shows at the Children's hospital. It was mauve, to match her costume, with a silver star on the front, but she was so taken with it that she began to wear it everywhere, including into battle.
Placing a thoughtful finger to her cheek she said, "It could be a long range trans-mat array, to teleport people or items from another planet, but I am not seeing the evidence of this."
"What evidence would that be?" asked Kid Flash, as he too began to circle the unit.
"The Green Lantern Corps, here dismantling it. Those types of arrays are very illegal and easily detected." she sighed, furrowing her brow.
"Yeah, I guess we'd notice those guys lurking about." he said, involuntarily scanning the surrounding sky.
"Hey guys!" called Beast Boy from across the rooftop.
"Gar!" cried Starfire gleefully, flying over to hug him, "Look at the mysterious constructions we have found."
"Hey Angel," he smiled, kissing her hand, "I would have been here sooner, but I found out this was all Sidewinder's junk, so it didn't seem all that crucial."
Kid Flash let out a sigh of relief, "Sidewinder? Wheew, I was afraid this might be something dangerous. Cyborg's gonna be mad that he missed this."
"There is still the danger that you might stub your toe on it. I would advise caution." giggled Starfire bringing her chin to rest on the top of Beast Boy's head.
"Well still," sighed Beast Boy, "We better do something about this crap. Any thoughts on this Angel?" moving his hands above his head to massage her temples.
"Oooooooooouuuuuuuuuuugh... w-what were you speaking of, Gar?" she purred, drifting off into another world.
"The star hottie said this thing's kind of a piece of crap. Think we should just break it?" Wally said to Beast Boy, then looking up to Starfire, "Hey Star, any suggestions on breaking this thing?"
"Hmm? Oh yes. Um, well by it's nature these are rather delicate devices, and need to be precisely alligned or they are prone to explosion. In fact, I think that we should be impressed that Sidewinder was able to accomplish this considering... um, how... stupid he is." she sighed.
"Yeah." said Beast Boy and Kid Flash. The realisation of her words hit them all at once.
"RUN!!" Bellowed Kid Flash, and they'd almost reach the edge of the roof before the device exploded.
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With a sickening, bone crunching thud, Sidewinder slammed against the rear wall of the warehouse, not dead, but entertaining the notion. Cautiously, Robin and Raven approached him, staffs at the ready as the sound of an explosion filled the room. Looking skyward, they grinned to each other as the great serpant wheezed, "Dagnabbit! A-aw raht. Yahl win." as he fell backwards. Securing him with the jumbo sized thumb-cuffs, Robin flipped out his communicater, "Robin to base. Donna?"
"Go ahead big bird, over." hissed Wonder Girl from his hand.
"All clear, over. We got Sidewinder, and from the sounds of it Kid Flash took care of whatever he was up to, over." he smiled.
"Copy that. Damage report, over."
"The warehouse is still in one piece, no obvious casualties, over." he said just as Raven brought her staff down hard right between Sidewinders eyes.
"HQ, stand by, over." he mummered.
"OW! Ah said uncle! Whut ya'll go en do thet fer?!" whimpered the snakeman.
"THAT," snarled Raven, waving her staff in his face, "...is for pinching my butt the LAST time we fought. Got it?"
Sighing, Robin said, "All clear HQ, over." Slowly, the remaining Titans appeared in Beast Boys inpromptu entrance, grime caked and smoking.
"All clear up top." grinned Kid Flash giving a thumbs up.
"Uh... good job, guys." said Robin, cocking an eyebrow. Starfire drifted lazily into the room and waved in their direction, "Hello Sidewinder! I hope you are not too severely damaged." she called cheerfully.
"Howdy Miss Starfahr. Cen't complain." smiled Sidewinder, raising his bound hands in a hat tipping gesture.
Looking around intently, she asked, "Has anyone seen my hat?"
"I've got your hat, Kori." smiled Beast Boy as he entered, "Angel, I really wish you wouldn't wear this EVERYWHERE we go. You're gonna get it messed up." he said placing the topper gently on her head.
"But you gave me this hat." she whispered, making with the big eyes.
Smiling, he gave her a quick kiss and said, "Go check on Raven. I hope her first real fight went ok." As Starfire drifted out of earshot, he pulled out his communicater, "Beast Boy to HQ. Secure channel please, over."
"Copy that, over. Whatcha need BB, over." crackled Donna from the tiny speaker.
"Big favor, over." he whispered.
"How big are we talking about, over?" she asked.
"I'll do your jailtime or give you a kidney, over." he said, looking over his shoulder.
"Sounds good. What do you need, over?" she said, and he smiled.
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As usual, Wonder Girl was in the vehicle bay to welcome the tuckered Titans home from fighting the good fight.
"Top notch people, absolutely first rate. Even if it was only Sidewinder, you all performed magnificently. No small battles, just small heroes." clapped Donna as the Titans stumbled out of the taxi. Handsome tip to the driver, and the yellow minivan zoomed off into the evening dusk.
Shuffling towards the exit, Kid Flash pulled his mask back and yawned, "Aw man. I was going clubbing tonight, but not a chance now."
"Tell me about it." said Robin, taking Raven's hand, "We still have to hit that Voter League banquet tonight. And a formal at that." he groaned.
"Cheer up." said Raven kissing his cheek, "Once we get showered up, you'll be fighting fit. I got your tux all laid out before we left."
"Rave, you're too good for me" he smiled.
"That's what Donna keeps saying, but I'm not buying it." grinned Raven.
"Um everybody? I have a bit of news." said Wonder Girl somewhat hesitantly, "Uh... Dagget wants an all staff meeting tomorrow." There was a collective groan from the Titans.
Holding her hands up, she said, "I know, I know. But he's got some legal crap to get out of the way and next years business model to go over with us. It won't be so bad, really." As the sullen heroes filed past her, Beast Boy met her eye, and was rewarded with a slight smile and a nod. He grinned as he looked back at Starfire, who he was pulling along like a balloon, "C'mon Angel. I got a little treat for you."
Smiling through half lidded eyes, she wrapped her arms gently around his neck and laid her head against his, "Um, Gar?"
"Yeah Angel?" he sighed, trying to maintain his pokerface.
"I... I want to thank you for all you have done for me. I sometimes feel that I cannot match the love you show me. I have never know someone willing to give me so much attention."
"You're doing great as far as I'm concerned. Besides, you deserve ten times what I'm doing now. I guess I should be thankful that you put up with my lazy butt." he smiled.
"No, that is not true! You are loving and caring and..." she fought for the right word, "and the boyfriend that I have always dreamed of." she squeezed him a little, "You make me feel confident and sure of myself. I have never known these feelings before."
"I make you feel like a winner?" he said absently.
"Yes! Yes, that is it exactly. I feel that now I am succeeding in all things. Thank you." and she kissed his cheek. Arriving at her room they entered and he led her towards her bathroom.
Furrowing her brow, she asked, "What is that aroma?"
Smiling, he led her into the bathroom, which was now only lit by two dozen candles, as three incense sticks filled the room with the sweet smell of sandlewood. A steaming hot bubble bath had been prepared, with soft, fresh towels at the ready. She merely floated there for a while taking in the scene before turning to him.
"You arranged all of this for me? But why?" she asked, bringing her hands to cup his face.
"Winners deserved to be treated like winners." he said softly. Overwhelmed, she kissed him as his hands gently massaged her arms.
"Lets get you out of those clothes." he said, guiding her towards the tub.
"Oh Gar, I shall never tire of hearing you say that." she sighed.
To be Continued...
Writers notes---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------
Because of how she's (poorly) written in the show, it's easy to forget that Starfire isn't stupid, she just dealing with a massive dose of culture shock while living on Earth (I lived in Japan for a little while, so trust me, I know). Much as Terra did for BB, Starfire just needed someone to bring out the best in her and bolster her confidence.
Big finish for Last Bell in the next next chapter and a contest, the winner of which gets to boss me around and decide the next two stories that I write. I won't even pretend that I'm not disappointed that Last Bell hasn't received as many reviews as Birds of a Feather, but that's the writing game for ya's. Not so much out of ego-rubbing, but the reviews are my gadge as to whether the stories are being read or not. Oh well, it's about done anyhow...
Stuff I'm writing now (In order of my interest):
Black Dog - The Titans stalk a serial killer through the night streets of Jump City, but only Beast Boy realizes the true horror of what they're facing. (BB-Starfire pairing, violent)
Under The Bridge - Raven, Robin, and the bodies of 23 dead little girls (R-R pairing)
Midnight - After a battle with the dreadful Phobia, Robin and Raven find that they can't escape the terror they shared. (R-R pairing, duh)
Deadweight - Robin is in a coma due to Raven, and to make matters worse, the Red X is back. (R-R pairing).
Mudslide - Terra and Aqualad battle Clayface, and it's really cool.
Haywire - Beast Boy, Jinx, and one wild night on the town. (BB-Jinx pairing)
Catch A Falling Star - Blackfire is back, and how. Latest zany scheme to punish her sister for being a hottie. PG-13 for violence.
The Proxy - If Trigon can't get a foothold on Earth through Raven, perhaps another Titan will do instead. (Robin-Blackfire pairing)
Future romantic pairings? I loathe BB-Raven, so don't hold your breath for that, and Robin-Starfire isn't much better. So here's a few back of the napkin ideas I have kicking around in the Powerbook...
Terra/Mammoth - DINOSAUR KILLER
Terra/Starfire - WINTER RAINS
Red X/Blackfire - THE JADE SPIDER (Sure hope Starfire never finds out)
Starfire/Blackfire - THREE IRON NAILS (no sex, but they do bury the hatchet)
Jinx/Raven - DEVASTSATOR (no sex, buddie movie)
Jinx/Beast Boy - GIRL YOU WANT (BB tries to get Jinx to defect and join the Titans)
Knightwing/Raven - ALL THE BEST YESTERDAYS
Lemme know what you think; it's all about entertaining you.
As always, I use reviews as a barometer, so if you want more of something, lemme know.
Keep reading', keep written'!
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Next time; Baby Snakes