Fan Fiction ❯ Ties that Bind ❯ Unexpected But Expected ( Chapter 12 )
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By: MysticQHBarrel 
Unexpected But Expected...
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 12.07.2004 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.1K | Visits: 256 | Status: Work In Progress
Unexpected But Expected...
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 12.07.2004 | Pages: 4 | Words: 5.1K | Visits: 256 | Status: Work In Progress
Chapter 12: Unexpected But Expected
It’s been almost two years now since the Titans had lost their leader Robin. The team continues to up hold the pledge they made for him. Starfire still continues to hope and pray that he may one day return to her and as a reminder of that she still wares his ring never taking it off. Beast Boy finally popped the question to Raven a few months ago and they are planned to wed in the next few months. Cyborg is now the leader of the Titans. After Robin’s departure Starfire being engaged to him, put her in next position to become leader but passed the opportunity over to Cyborg saying he could do a better job. Starfire’s knowledge of earth’s custom and language has doubled tremendously. She spends most of her time locked up in what used to be her and Robin’s room. She has left everything the way it was almost two years ago from his red lava lamp to his clothes in the closet and even the pesky curtain remains the same.
Today, the gang went to the mall to purchase Starfire some gifts for her upcoming 18th birthday. They insisted that she come but as usual she turned them down saying she was not feeling too well. The gang is starting to worry for her, since Robin’s passing she has become more reclusive only going outside the tower when the alarm goes off. She lost her cheerful attitude since that night and only wares a false smile anymore. She spends most of her time in her room, often the others can hear her crying quietly to her self at times.
“I miss you Robin…Please hurry and come back to me.” Starfire half sobbed into the evening sky on top of the tower.
“Robin..Beast Boy finally took your advice and proposed to Raven. They are getting married in a few months. I am going to be her maid of honor…Cyborg makes a great leader you would be proud of him…BB and him do not fight as much as they used too…and BB even got Cyborg to try some tofu he made.” Starfire sadly giggled.
“I love you Robin….And I fear something is going to try and pull us apart. But please remember I will always love you and I will wait forever for you to return no matter what happens you will never leave my heart.” She said her last words in a prayer begging that some way some how he would hear her heart felt confessions.
“Hey Star, we just got back and BB got a new movie he wants us all to watch for old times sake.” Raven said from the roof door. She had herd everything Star had said and she too wishes Robin would return but she knew it was not possible for she could no longer feel Robin’s presence.
“I will be right in.” Star turned around giving Raven one of her best fake smiles to reassure her that she would be down.
Raven only nodded and quietly shut the door behind her. She as well as the other titans missed the old Starfire and wished she would return. But they knew the old Star would never return for a part of her was within Robin and that died the day he left. The only thing keeping her sane is the hope that one day he will return and fulfill his promise.
“Oh, hey Starfire you ready to watch the movie?” Beast Boy asked as he saw her coming down the hallway toward the living room.
“Yes…This will be fun. What is the movie called?” Star said again plastering a fake smile to appease her friends.
“You mean you haven’t herd about this guy yet?” Cyborg said slapping his hands to the side of his face.
“No.” Star said in a monotone voice.
Raven shot Cyborg an evil glare for antagonizing her. Cyborg got the hint and laughed shyly to himself at his rudeness and for being instinctive.
“Well, Star, it’s a true story, the main character is a guy named Night Prowler and he is the best crime fighter in all of Japan. Most people think he is just a legend but others argue that he is some ancient warrior sent to save those in need. He supposedly made himself known to the public a few years ago. No one knows his name or his identity. He wares a black mask with golden yellow eye covers. He wares an old traditional kimono, the pants are black while the top is a blood red, tied with a black sash. He wares only the outer kimono jacket leaving the top part of his chest slightly exposed, as the outer kimono does not shut all the way. They say he only prowls at night lurking in the shadows waiting to attack his enemy and take them by surprise. Some people even think he may have been raised by wolves. This movie is raking in billions in Japan and now it has been released in the US so it has to be good!” Beast Boy said getting all giddy as the thought of watching one of the best films of all time.
“Oh, that sounds interesting. Let’s watch it then.” Star said taking a seat on the large sofa.
“Alright, I got the snack attack junk food!” Cyborg said setting bowls of popcorn, sodas, box candies, and suckers all over the table and then plopped himself down onto the couch.
“Here we go!” BB said as he popped the DVD into the player and took a seat next to Raven.
“Dude, that was the best movie I have ever seen!” Beast Boy shouted as he went to shut off the TV.
“Ya, man, it was awesome the way he kicked that criminal’s ass!” Cyborg said acting out some of the moves.
“Ya, and when he jumped from that tower to say those people!” Beast Boy said imitating the jump with his hands.
“He’s my hero!” Beast boy and Cyborg said getting stars in their eyes.
“It was a good movie. I normally don’t like action but he reminded me of us.” Raven said actually giving a complement to the movie.
“Yes, it was a every entertaining movie. The Night Prowler fights for what we do.” Starfire said revealing a fake smile.
“He would make a great ally or even better a member.” Cyborg said.
“Ya, dude, to bad we don’t know who he is or if he really exists.” Beast Boy said a little disappointed for he would love to meet the real Night Prowler.
“Well, I think I will retire for the night. I have not been feeling to well lately.” Star addressed everyone in the room as she departed for her room.
“What is wrong with her lately?” Cyborg said scratching the back of his head.
“Ya, she has been acting a little unusual than normal.” Beast Boy said staring off in the direction Starfire disappeared.
“I herd her talking tonight on top of the tower. She feels something is coming to get her, to take her away from Robin. She is afraid.” Raven commented to the others.
“We will just have to protect her then.” Cyborg said balling his hand into a fist.
“Ya, dude no one will take Star away from us and force her into doing anything she does not want too.” BB said standing in a defensive posse.
“Yes, we will all be there for her no matter what.” Raven said to everyone her eyes a flame with determination.
“It’s getting late guys we had better be getting to bed.” Cyborg said stretching and yawning.
“Ya, I am bushed!” BB says in between yawns.
“Night.” Cyborg says as he heads towards his room.
“Night.” BB and Raven said in union.
Meanwhile on the out skirts of earth’s atmosphere…..
“Sir, three hours until we reach out destination.” The caption stated.
“Very good. Everything is going as planned and nothing will be able to stop us.” A blonde haired blue eyed young prince alle.
“Very soon my dear you will be mine.” The prince said toying with his fingers sinisterly.
Back on earth in the titan tower all its members resided in their rooms sleeping in some way or another. Cyborg is asleep charging his batteries while faint rap music can be herd coming from the opposite side of the room. Beast Boy and Raven are asleep cuddled together under the comforter sleeping soundly in the wonders of dreamland. However, down the hall Starfire is tossing and turning in her sleep sweat appearing allover her body. She has been plagued by the same dream night in and night out for the past few weeks all ways the same. It starts out with her and Robin enjoying each others company and then flashes to the scene where he sacrificed himself for her, then someone comes into her life and takes her away and forces her to wed. another. Finally, the last scene is what disturbs her the most, Robin returns to find her married and she tries to explain to him what happens but he will not hear her out and calls her a betrayer walking out of her life forever. That is when she wakes from the horrible dream drenched in sweat from head to toe. And tonight was no different.
“No please Robin…I love you…Please don’t leave me…Robin help me!” Starfire mumbles her pleas calling out to her beloved as she begins losing an imaginary battle.
“No Robin…Please don’t leave me!” Starfire screams as she shoots up from the bed trembling trying to catch her breath as rivers of salty sweat and tears cascade down her body.
Slowly as her breathing returns to normal and her eyes begin to dry a loud siren sounds throughout the Titan Tower. Starfire jumps out of bed flinging on her uniform and speeds down toward the living room. When she arrives she finds all the other titans dressed and staring at the screen.
“What is going on?” Star asked as she gazed at the screen.
“Looks like we are going to have a visitor in a few moments.” Cyborg stated watching the screen revealing a ship descending closer toward the tower.
“Who do we know from outer space? And what do they want with us?” Raven questioned.
“Oh, no.” Starfire gasped as the ship came more into view on the screen.
“What is it Star?” Beast Boy asked as he saw the frightened face of his team member.
“Do you know who they are Starfire?” Cyborg asked seeing the recognition on her face.
“It’s a pod from my home planet. And a Royal one at that.” Star explained pointing to the emblem on the side of the ship.
“So then we have nothing to worry about then, right?” Beast Boy asked not sure of what they should do.
“It could be Star’s family coming to see her for her birthday.” Cyborg thought out loud.
“But when has her family ever come to earth?” Raven asked suspiciously.
“Raven is right. I don’t believe my family is on that pod. They could never leave the planet incase of an invasion.” Star replied.
“Then do you think they are a threat?” Cyborg asked Star.
“I don’t believe so. They would not have just sent one pod if it where an attack.” Star informed the others.
“Well, we will just have to wait and find out. Alright Titans lets meet our guest on top of the tower.” Cyborg said leading them toward the roof.
Within ten minutes from arriving on the top of the tower the titans watched as a massive ship descended toward their roof top. The ship was painted in black and green with the golden symbol of the Royal Tameran family seal. The ship was landed gently within a few feet of all the titans. The base of the ship lowered to reveal a person from the ship coming towards them.
“Who are you and what do you want here?” Demanded Cyborg getting in front of the other titans.
“How rude of myself, sorry. I am Price Bluefire from a kingdom on Tameran and loyal follower of king Solaris ruler of all Tameran.” The young blond price bowed politely.
“I am here to assist Princess Starfire back to Tameran. Her parents would like to wish her a happy 18th year of her birth day.” The prince smiled focusing his eyes on Starfire.
“But I do not wish to return to my home planet.” Star said coming forth from the group to face the prince.
“They are the wishes of his highness that I return with you.” The prince said apologetically.
“Yo, dude Star said she didn’t want to go.” Beast Boy stated not liking the way he acted so fake.
“Ya, BB is right. She does not want to go so if you want to take her you will have to go through us first!” Cyborg yelled getting in attack stance as well as BB and Raven.
“Wahoo, wahoo wait a second I do not wish to force her highness to go any where she does not wish to go. I am only here to informer that her parents wish to see her. And they would be sadly disappointed if she did not return home for a little while and celebrate her birth with them is all.” Bluefire said waving his hands in front of his face defensively.
“But I do not wish to leave my friends. We have celebrated all of my birthdays together since I have been here on Earth and I do not wish to stop them now.” Starfire said explaining her reasoning for not wanting to return to earth.
“Oh, is that the only reason you do not wish to return home?” Bluefire asked in light laughter.
“I don’t see anything wrong with Starfire not wanting to celebrate her birthday with out her friends.” Raven spilled out through gritted teeth giving him a death glare. She did not like this man at all the energy he was giving off was completely opposite from the way he was acting. This guy was up to something but what.
“I am sorry I did not mean it as an insult or to be rude but I have yet to explain that her parents would like to meet all of the titans they have herd so much about back home. All of you are welcome to join Starfire back to her home.” Bluefire bowed as he explained the situation inviting all the titan members to come along.
“Well, then I see no harm in going home then if my friends can accompany me.” Starfire solemnly said to the prince.
“Good we will leave at day break. That should give you a couple hours to pack so we may arrive by mid-evening.” Prince Bluefire exclaimed happily venturing back to prepare the ship for the extra guests.
Once all the Titans were back in the tower Prince Bluefire went to the control room of the ship to inform the pilot of the on coming guests.
“Contact my staff back at the palace and tell them that the expected guests will be accompanying Princess Starfire home. And tell them to have their rooms properly prepared for them when we arrive.” The price said placing a sly smile upon his treacherous face.
“Dude, Starfire I don’t trust that guy. He gave me a weird feeling.” Beast Boy said as the Titans made their way down to pack some bags.
“I agree with Beast Boy that guy was giving off the exact opposite energy aurora than what he put on for us.” Raven said getting chills running up and down her spine the more she thought about it.
“Ya that guy sure gave me the creeps back there.” Cyborg said making his hands into a fist.
“I do believe he is not as what he seems but he came in one of my parents royal pods so they must have sent him. And anyway if he tries anything he is not supposed to my parents will back us up I am sure of it.” Star said entering her room to pack.
Starfire drug out a purple suitcase from under the bed, plopping it on the bed and threw back the top. She then went into the closet to fetch some of her earthly clothes and different pairs of shoes to match her outfits. Star half-heartedly feels happy about going back home to visit her parents. She truly has missed them since she has been on earth. They were the only other ones besides Robin who truly knew her and cared for her deeply more than a friend. Crystal tears began to form at the corners of her emerald eyes as memories of Robin proceeded to materialize before her eyes. She picked up the locket that Cyborg had given her almost two years ago for her 16th birthday on the same night Robin proposed to her. She glanced down at the ring as hot salty liquid glided down producing small streams from her glistening eyes. She opens the locket and begins to flip through the popup holographs. By the time Starfire gets to the last image she is sporting oceanic waves rather than river runs as she gazes blurrily at the last picture ever taken with Robin and her. She was sitting on his lap while they ate lunch together stopping him from his work on finding a new lead for the villain that turned out to be Terra. They were feeding each other and she had decided to have some fun, she missed his mouth smashing part of the sandwich all over the side of his cheek. He had been stunned at first but as soon as she had burst into a fit of giggles he decided to return the thoughtful gesture. Soon they were covered with their entire lunch laughing hysterically at each other. The laughing subsided when Robin captured her lips in a sweet kiss that turned more passionate by the second. The picture was snapped somewhere between the beginning and end of their heated kiss. The picture shows them lip locked with one of Robin’s hands at the very lower part of her back and his other cupping the back of her neck tilting her slightly backwards. While her hands were slipped up under the back of his shirt freely roaming her territory. The more she stared at that image the harder it became to hold back the painful screams that wanted to erupt from her longing heart. Her thoughts were interrupted by a knocking on the door.
“Star, you all packed up yet? The sun is beginning to rise.” Raven said silently cracking the door open to peer at her friend.
“Yes, I will be there in a moment.” Starfire managed to choke out from her aching throat.
“Oh, no.” Raven whispered to herself seeing Starfire gazing at the picture.
“Are you alright, Star?” Raven lightly said as she approached the grieving young woman.
“I will be alright in a minute.” Star gurgled, before shutting the locket, placing it in her pocket. She placed a few more items in the suitcase before securing the top tightly back in place.
“It will be alright, Star. You will see everything will turn out for the better.” Raven offered an insight for the future placing her hand on Starfire’s shoulder in a reassuring way.
“Oh, Raven. It was all my fault!” Starfire sobbed throwing herself into Raven’s embrace.
“She, it wasn’t your fault.” Raven whispered lightly wrapping her in a friendly embrace.
“He shouldn’t have died! I was such a coward!” Star screamed into Raven’s shoulder pouring out her guilt she has been holding in so long.
“You listen to me you are no coward!” Raven practically yelled into Star’s face roughly shaking her so she would look up into her eyes.
“Robin did what anyone would do if they truly loved someone. When people are really in love with each other they will give up anything to make the other happy and protect them at all costs even if it means sacrificing their own life. Robin loved you so much he put you before his own life.” Raven said staring directly into Star’s puffy emerald eyes.
“Oh, Robin.” Starfire pleadingly choked out his name.
“Now tell me Starfire would you have done the same? Would you have risked your own life to protect his?” Raven asked still staring deeply into her eyes.
“Yes, in a heart beat.” Star said without hesitation crumbling to her knees.
Raven released her hold on Star as she sank to her knees trembling. Raven stood waited for Starfire to compose her self. Soon, the sobs that racked her body decreased, her breathing became a steady slow rhythm, and her eyes now only held a glassy finish that would soon dry.
“Thank you; Raven.” Starfire expressed her gratitude standing back on her own two feet.
“Don’t worry Star we won’t let anyone hurt you. I promise!” Raven pledged to her best-friend.
“Come on we had better get going before the guys start to get worried.” Starfire said grabbing her bag giving Raven the closest thing to a real smile.
The Titans arrived on the roof just as the sun began to streak over the mountain peaks. The cool crisp air danced freely upon the dawn’s misty glow. The birds of the town began their daily news report of the events soon to come. Their songs trailed for miles out blasting the early morning traffic among the eerie deserted streets below, in Jump City. The titans glanced back to the relatively quite city that they have protected for years, etching every detail into memory for safe keeping. Each titan stared into a different direction of the city. All connected to one event; were their lives were changed forever.
“Well, lets hurry up. Don’t want to keep his Highness waiting.” The prince said in a chop, chop manner waving his hands to move them along.
The Titans boarded the craft placing their luggage with the pilot of the ship. Star was the last to board, reaching the top of the latter she turned to take on last look at the place that was her home, holding so many precious memories. She whispered a sorrowful good-bye towards the tower and the familiar city that had once seemed so cold and unforgiving only to help fulfill her soul.
“You coming Starfire?” Raven said lingering back long enough to see the saddened expression that had risen to her face.
“Ya, I am coming. I just wanted one last look at the place that seemed more of a home than I ever had.” Star said turning back walking towards Raven to their seats.
“Don’t worry Star we will be back home soon.” Raven said gently nudging Starfire in the shoulder to ensure her that they would all come back to their home.
“Alright, her highness and ladies and gentle men, it will be quite a few hours until we reach our destination so feel free to roam the cabin area and relax and enjoy the flight.” The pilot said announcing over the speakers.
“Well, I don’t know about the rest of you but I am bushed I think I’ll take a nap on the way.” Beast Boy said settling down into an overly large plush seat.
“Yes, that sounds like a good idea.” Star second the motion and settled herself into another chair the furthest away from Bluefire as possible.
The ride there was smooth and gentle but for the occasional meteor shower. Most of the time was spent sleeping while the other half consisted of Prince Bluefire starring at Star. Star tried to ignore his childish acts but soon found her self in a staring contest; more of a stare to a glare contest. Raven opted to be on Star’s side sending a steady menacing glare towards the prince.
“Alright, we are preparing to land please buckle-up and hang in there.” The pilot announced over the intercom.
The pod landed directly inside the palace grounds close to the entrance of the palace its self. Once unloaded the titans stretched their rather stiff, jelly filled muscles. Right away the titans could smell the sweet aroma the air carried rather than the mucky smog filled air they were used to back on earth. The titans also noticed a rather large gathering crew around them as they began to follow Starfire.
“Your father, His highness wishes to see you immediately, Princess.” A guard announced bowing respectfully.
“But I need to show my friends their rooms.” Star said gesturing to her teammates.
“Do not worry. We will escort them to their rooms and have their bagged placed their as well, your highness.” Again the guard bowed but this time turned his head toward his prince hiding a secretive smile.
“Don’t worry Star will see you later, say ‘Hi’ to your father for us.” Cyborg said waving her off.
Once Star was out of sight heading towards the thrown room, Prince Bluefire approached the Titans.
“I hope you will all enjoy your rooms and stay here.” The Prince strained through his clenched teeth. He then motioned his guards to advance upon the Titans.
The Titans prepared themselves for battle but was all over within a matter of seconds. The guards threw a de-programmer at Cyborg’s back motherboard rendering him physically shutdown. Next, Beast Boy was covered in a sticky substance allowing him no access to move. And finally, they placed a device over Raven’s mouth enabling her to speak. The Titans were shocked to say the least, the guards knew everything about them how they operated and how to defeat them.
“For that will be the last place you ever see.” The Prince chuckled looking at their stunned faces.
“Don’t look so shocked, we here on Tameran watch the news that happens on all planets; you are all well known here. We know just about everything on heros from all planets. I just took the initiative to study a little more about your abilities. And luckily for me I got off easy, I had one less Titan to worry about; Robin.” Bluefire snickered after seeing their evil glares.
“You won’t get away with this!” Both Cyborg and Beast Boy bellowed at the same time.
“Oh, but I will. You see right now Starfire is on her way to see her father, forcing her to marry me! Hahaha!” Bluefire laughed menacingly at the sudden drop of their face structure.
“Now, take them away!” He bellowed at his guards.
“NO! STARFIRE!” Were the last words the Titans said as they echoed up the stare wheal disappearing into a eerie silence.
Back in the thrown room…
“Oh, how nice it is to see you honey.” King Solaris greeted his youngest daughter as she entered the room.
“You wished to see me father.” Star said in a monotone voice. She really wanted to get back to her friends, she had a bad feeling something was wrong.
“Yes, but I am surprised Prince Bluefire was able to convince you to come home so soon. I expected you to put up more of a fight.” The king said staring, confused at his daughter’s actions.
“He informed me you wished to see me on my birth day.” Star said wondering where this was going. Did her father think that she had not missed him and not wanted to see him any more.
“Yes, of coarse I do. And the celebration that will follow will be spectacular. I only thought you would put up a fight about the ceremony that would follow on you birthday, since you seemed so attached to that earth boy. Oh, what was his name? Aw, yes, Robin I believe it was.” Her father sat back looking at her questioning.
“And what ceremony was that father? I thought you only wanted to wish me a happy birth day and then I would return home with my friends.” Star said starting to tear at the mention of his name.
“I do want to wish you a happy birth day. And then I also want to give you away at your wedding ceremony to Prince Bluefire which will take place the same day as it is custom.” The King looked at his daughter’s sudden change in facial expression.
“What do you mean wedding? I was told nothing of this!” Starfire screamed at her father through a sob filled expression. Her worst nightmare was coming true and the only one who could stop it was not with her anymore.
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Thanks everyone! Hope you enjoyed this chapter not too much action but there will be in the next!
It’s been almost two years now since the Titans had lost their leader Robin. The team continues to up hold the pledge they made for him. Starfire still continues to hope and pray that he may one day return to her and as a reminder of that she still wares his ring never taking it off. Beast Boy finally popped the question to Raven a few months ago and they are planned to wed in the next few months. Cyborg is now the leader of the Titans. After Robin’s departure Starfire being engaged to him, put her in next position to become leader but passed the opportunity over to Cyborg saying he could do a better job. Starfire’s knowledge of earth’s custom and language has doubled tremendously. She spends most of her time locked up in what used to be her and Robin’s room. She has left everything the way it was almost two years ago from his red lava lamp to his clothes in the closet and even the pesky curtain remains the same.
Today, the gang went to the mall to purchase Starfire some gifts for her upcoming 18th birthday. They insisted that she come but as usual she turned them down saying she was not feeling too well. The gang is starting to worry for her, since Robin’s passing she has become more reclusive only going outside the tower when the alarm goes off. She lost her cheerful attitude since that night and only wares a false smile anymore. She spends most of her time in her room, often the others can hear her crying quietly to her self at times.
“I miss you Robin…Please hurry and come back to me.” Starfire half sobbed into the evening sky on top of the tower.
“Robin..Beast Boy finally took your advice and proposed to Raven. They are getting married in a few months. I am going to be her maid of honor…Cyborg makes a great leader you would be proud of him…BB and him do not fight as much as they used too…and BB even got Cyborg to try some tofu he made.” Starfire sadly giggled.
“I love you Robin….And I fear something is going to try and pull us apart. But please remember I will always love you and I will wait forever for you to return no matter what happens you will never leave my heart.” She said her last words in a prayer begging that some way some how he would hear her heart felt confessions.
“Hey Star, we just got back and BB got a new movie he wants us all to watch for old times sake.” Raven said from the roof door. She had herd everything Star had said and she too wishes Robin would return but she knew it was not possible for she could no longer feel Robin’s presence.
“I will be right in.” Star turned around giving Raven one of her best fake smiles to reassure her that she would be down.
Raven only nodded and quietly shut the door behind her. She as well as the other titans missed the old Starfire and wished she would return. But they knew the old Star would never return for a part of her was within Robin and that died the day he left. The only thing keeping her sane is the hope that one day he will return and fulfill his promise.
“Oh, hey Starfire you ready to watch the movie?” Beast Boy asked as he saw her coming down the hallway toward the living room.
“Yes…This will be fun. What is the movie called?” Star said again plastering a fake smile to appease her friends.
“You mean you haven’t herd about this guy yet?” Cyborg said slapping his hands to the side of his face.
“No.” Star said in a monotone voice.
Raven shot Cyborg an evil glare for antagonizing her. Cyborg got the hint and laughed shyly to himself at his rudeness and for being instinctive.
“Well, Star, it’s a true story, the main character is a guy named Night Prowler and he is the best crime fighter in all of Japan. Most people think he is just a legend but others argue that he is some ancient warrior sent to save those in need. He supposedly made himself known to the public a few years ago. No one knows his name or his identity. He wares a black mask with golden yellow eye covers. He wares an old traditional kimono, the pants are black while the top is a blood red, tied with a black sash. He wares only the outer kimono jacket leaving the top part of his chest slightly exposed, as the outer kimono does not shut all the way. They say he only prowls at night lurking in the shadows waiting to attack his enemy and take them by surprise. Some people even think he may have been raised by wolves. This movie is raking in billions in Japan and now it has been released in the US so it has to be good!” Beast Boy said getting all giddy as the thought of watching one of the best films of all time.
“Oh, that sounds interesting. Let’s watch it then.” Star said taking a seat on the large sofa.
“Alright, I got the snack attack junk food!” Cyborg said setting bowls of popcorn, sodas, box candies, and suckers all over the table and then plopped himself down onto the couch.
“Here we go!” BB said as he popped the DVD into the player and took a seat next to Raven.
“Dude, that was the best movie I have ever seen!” Beast Boy shouted as he went to shut off the TV.
“Ya, man, it was awesome the way he kicked that criminal’s ass!” Cyborg said acting out some of the moves.
“Ya, and when he jumped from that tower to say those people!” Beast Boy said imitating the jump with his hands.
“He’s my hero!” Beast boy and Cyborg said getting stars in their eyes.
“It was a good movie. I normally don’t like action but he reminded me of us.” Raven said actually giving a complement to the movie.
“Yes, it was a every entertaining movie. The Night Prowler fights for what we do.” Starfire said revealing a fake smile.
“He would make a great ally or even better a member.” Cyborg said.
“Ya, dude, to bad we don’t know who he is or if he really exists.” Beast Boy said a little disappointed for he would love to meet the real Night Prowler.
“Well, I think I will retire for the night. I have not been feeling to well lately.” Star addressed everyone in the room as she departed for her room.
“What is wrong with her lately?” Cyborg said scratching the back of his head.
“Ya, she has been acting a little unusual than normal.” Beast Boy said staring off in the direction Starfire disappeared.
“I herd her talking tonight on top of the tower. She feels something is coming to get her, to take her away from Robin. She is afraid.” Raven commented to the others.
“We will just have to protect her then.” Cyborg said balling his hand into a fist.
“Ya, dude no one will take Star away from us and force her into doing anything she does not want too.” BB said standing in a defensive posse.
“Yes, we will all be there for her no matter what.” Raven said to everyone her eyes a flame with determination.
“It’s getting late guys we had better be getting to bed.” Cyborg said stretching and yawning.
“Ya, I am bushed!” BB says in between yawns.
“Night.” Cyborg says as he heads towards his room.
“Night.” BB and Raven said in union.
Meanwhile on the out skirts of earth’s atmosphere…..
“Sir, three hours until we reach out destination.” The caption stated.
“Very good. Everything is going as planned and nothing will be able to stop us.” A blonde haired blue eyed young prince alle.
“Very soon my dear you will be mine.” The prince said toying with his fingers sinisterly.
Back on earth in the titan tower all its members resided in their rooms sleeping in some way or another. Cyborg is asleep charging his batteries while faint rap music can be herd coming from the opposite side of the room. Beast Boy and Raven are asleep cuddled together under the comforter sleeping soundly in the wonders of dreamland. However, down the hall Starfire is tossing and turning in her sleep sweat appearing allover her body. She has been plagued by the same dream night in and night out for the past few weeks all ways the same. It starts out with her and Robin enjoying each others company and then flashes to the scene where he sacrificed himself for her, then someone comes into her life and takes her away and forces her to wed. another. Finally, the last scene is what disturbs her the most, Robin returns to find her married and she tries to explain to him what happens but he will not hear her out and calls her a betrayer walking out of her life forever. That is when she wakes from the horrible dream drenched in sweat from head to toe. And tonight was no different.
“No please Robin…I love you…Please don’t leave me…Robin help me!” Starfire mumbles her pleas calling out to her beloved as she begins losing an imaginary battle.
“No Robin…Please don’t leave me!” Starfire screams as she shoots up from the bed trembling trying to catch her breath as rivers of salty sweat and tears cascade down her body.
Slowly as her breathing returns to normal and her eyes begin to dry a loud siren sounds throughout the Titan Tower. Starfire jumps out of bed flinging on her uniform and speeds down toward the living room. When she arrives she finds all the other titans dressed and staring at the screen.
“What is going on?” Star asked as she gazed at the screen.
“Looks like we are going to have a visitor in a few moments.” Cyborg stated watching the screen revealing a ship descending closer toward the tower.
“Who do we know from outer space? And what do they want with us?” Raven questioned.
“Oh, no.” Starfire gasped as the ship came more into view on the screen.
“What is it Star?” Beast Boy asked as he saw the frightened face of his team member.
“Do you know who they are Starfire?” Cyborg asked seeing the recognition on her face.
“It’s a pod from my home planet. And a Royal one at that.” Star explained pointing to the emblem on the side of the ship.
“So then we have nothing to worry about then, right?” Beast Boy asked not sure of what they should do.
“It could be Star’s family coming to see her for her birthday.” Cyborg thought out loud.
“But when has her family ever come to earth?” Raven asked suspiciously.
“Raven is right. I don’t believe my family is on that pod. They could never leave the planet incase of an invasion.” Star replied.
“Then do you think they are a threat?” Cyborg asked Star.
“I don’t believe so. They would not have just sent one pod if it where an attack.” Star informed the others.
“Well, we will just have to wait and find out. Alright Titans lets meet our guest on top of the tower.” Cyborg said leading them toward the roof.
Within ten minutes from arriving on the top of the tower the titans watched as a massive ship descended toward their roof top. The ship was painted in black and green with the golden symbol of the Royal Tameran family seal. The ship was landed gently within a few feet of all the titans. The base of the ship lowered to reveal a person from the ship coming towards them.
“Who are you and what do you want here?” Demanded Cyborg getting in front of the other titans.
“How rude of myself, sorry. I am Price Bluefire from a kingdom on Tameran and loyal follower of king Solaris ruler of all Tameran.” The young blond price bowed politely.
“I am here to assist Princess Starfire back to Tameran. Her parents would like to wish her a happy 18th year of her birth day.” The prince smiled focusing his eyes on Starfire.
“But I do not wish to return to my home planet.” Star said coming forth from the group to face the prince.
“They are the wishes of his highness that I return with you.” The prince said apologetically.
“Yo, dude Star said she didn’t want to go.” Beast Boy stated not liking the way he acted so fake.
“Ya, BB is right. She does not want to go so if you want to take her you will have to go through us first!” Cyborg yelled getting in attack stance as well as BB and Raven.
“Wahoo, wahoo wait a second I do not wish to force her highness to go any where she does not wish to go. I am only here to informer that her parents wish to see her. And they would be sadly disappointed if she did not return home for a little while and celebrate her birth with them is all.” Bluefire said waving his hands in front of his face defensively.
“But I do not wish to leave my friends. We have celebrated all of my birthdays together since I have been here on Earth and I do not wish to stop them now.” Starfire said explaining her reasoning for not wanting to return to earth.
“Oh, is that the only reason you do not wish to return home?” Bluefire asked in light laughter.
“I don’t see anything wrong with Starfire not wanting to celebrate her birthday with out her friends.” Raven spilled out through gritted teeth giving him a death glare. She did not like this man at all the energy he was giving off was completely opposite from the way he was acting. This guy was up to something but what.
“I am sorry I did not mean it as an insult or to be rude but I have yet to explain that her parents would like to meet all of the titans they have herd so much about back home. All of you are welcome to join Starfire back to her home.” Bluefire bowed as he explained the situation inviting all the titan members to come along.
“Well, then I see no harm in going home then if my friends can accompany me.” Starfire solemnly said to the prince.
“Good we will leave at day break. That should give you a couple hours to pack so we may arrive by mid-evening.” Prince Bluefire exclaimed happily venturing back to prepare the ship for the extra guests.
Once all the Titans were back in the tower Prince Bluefire went to the control room of the ship to inform the pilot of the on coming guests.
“Contact my staff back at the palace and tell them that the expected guests will be accompanying Princess Starfire home. And tell them to have their rooms properly prepared for them when we arrive.” The price said placing a sly smile upon his treacherous face.
“Dude, Starfire I don’t trust that guy. He gave me a weird feeling.” Beast Boy said as the Titans made their way down to pack some bags.
“I agree with Beast Boy that guy was giving off the exact opposite energy aurora than what he put on for us.” Raven said getting chills running up and down her spine the more she thought about it.
“Ya that guy sure gave me the creeps back there.” Cyborg said making his hands into a fist.
“I do believe he is not as what he seems but he came in one of my parents royal pods so they must have sent him. And anyway if he tries anything he is not supposed to my parents will back us up I am sure of it.” Star said entering her room to pack.
Starfire drug out a purple suitcase from under the bed, plopping it on the bed and threw back the top. She then went into the closet to fetch some of her earthly clothes and different pairs of shoes to match her outfits. Star half-heartedly feels happy about going back home to visit her parents. She truly has missed them since she has been on earth. They were the only other ones besides Robin who truly knew her and cared for her deeply more than a friend. Crystal tears began to form at the corners of her emerald eyes as memories of Robin proceeded to materialize before her eyes. She picked up the locket that Cyborg had given her almost two years ago for her 16th birthday on the same night Robin proposed to her. She glanced down at the ring as hot salty liquid glided down producing small streams from her glistening eyes. She opens the locket and begins to flip through the popup holographs. By the time Starfire gets to the last image she is sporting oceanic waves rather than river runs as she gazes blurrily at the last picture ever taken with Robin and her. She was sitting on his lap while they ate lunch together stopping him from his work on finding a new lead for the villain that turned out to be Terra. They were feeding each other and she had decided to have some fun, she missed his mouth smashing part of the sandwich all over the side of his cheek. He had been stunned at first but as soon as she had burst into a fit of giggles he decided to return the thoughtful gesture. Soon they were covered with their entire lunch laughing hysterically at each other. The laughing subsided when Robin captured her lips in a sweet kiss that turned more passionate by the second. The picture was snapped somewhere between the beginning and end of their heated kiss. The picture shows them lip locked with one of Robin’s hands at the very lower part of her back and his other cupping the back of her neck tilting her slightly backwards. While her hands were slipped up under the back of his shirt freely roaming her territory. The more she stared at that image the harder it became to hold back the painful screams that wanted to erupt from her longing heart. Her thoughts were interrupted by a knocking on the door.
“Star, you all packed up yet? The sun is beginning to rise.” Raven said silently cracking the door open to peer at her friend.
“Yes, I will be there in a moment.” Starfire managed to choke out from her aching throat.
“Oh, no.” Raven whispered to herself seeing Starfire gazing at the picture.
“Are you alright, Star?” Raven lightly said as she approached the grieving young woman.
“I will be alright in a minute.” Star gurgled, before shutting the locket, placing it in her pocket. She placed a few more items in the suitcase before securing the top tightly back in place.
“It will be alright, Star. You will see everything will turn out for the better.” Raven offered an insight for the future placing her hand on Starfire’s shoulder in a reassuring way.
“Oh, Raven. It was all my fault!” Starfire sobbed throwing herself into Raven’s embrace.
“She, it wasn’t your fault.” Raven whispered lightly wrapping her in a friendly embrace.
“He shouldn’t have died! I was such a coward!” Star screamed into Raven’s shoulder pouring out her guilt she has been holding in so long.
“You listen to me you are no coward!” Raven practically yelled into Star’s face roughly shaking her so she would look up into her eyes.
“Robin did what anyone would do if they truly loved someone. When people are really in love with each other they will give up anything to make the other happy and protect them at all costs even if it means sacrificing their own life. Robin loved you so much he put you before his own life.” Raven said staring directly into Star’s puffy emerald eyes.
“Oh, Robin.” Starfire pleadingly choked out his name.
“Now tell me Starfire would you have done the same? Would you have risked your own life to protect his?” Raven asked still staring deeply into her eyes.
“Yes, in a heart beat.” Star said without hesitation crumbling to her knees.
Raven released her hold on Star as she sank to her knees trembling. Raven stood waited for Starfire to compose her self. Soon, the sobs that racked her body decreased, her breathing became a steady slow rhythm, and her eyes now only held a glassy finish that would soon dry.
“Thank you; Raven.” Starfire expressed her gratitude standing back on her own two feet.
“Don’t worry Star we won’t let anyone hurt you. I promise!” Raven pledged to her best-friend.
“Come on we had better get going before the guys start to get worried.” Starfire said grabbing her bag giving Raven the closest thing to a real smile.
The Titans arrived on the roof just as the sun began to streak over the mountain peaks. The cool crisp air danced freely upon the dawn’s misty glow. The birds of the town began their daily news report of the events soon to come. Their songs trailed for miles out blasting the early morning traffic among the eerie deserted streets below, in Jump City. The titans glanced back to the relatively quite city that they have protected for years, etching every detail into memory for safe keeping. Each titan stared into a different direction of the city. All connected to one event; were their lives were changed forever.
“Well, lets hurry up. Don’t want to keep his Highness waiting.” The prince said in a chop, chop manner waving his hands to move them along.
The Titans boarded the craft placing their luggage with the pilot of the ship. Star was the last to board, reaching the top of the latter she turned to take on last look at the place that was her home, holding so many precious memories. She whispered a sorrowful good-bye towards the tower and the familiar city that had once seemed so cold and unforgiving only to help fulfill her soul.
“You coming Starfire?” Raven said lingering back long enough to see the saddened expression that had risen to her face.
“Ya, I am coming. I just wanted one last look at the place that seemed more of a home than I ever had.” Star said turning back walking towards Raven to their seats.
“Don’t worry Star we will be back home soon.” Raven said gently nudging Starfire in the shoulder to ensure her that they would all come back to their home.
“Alright, her highness and ladies and gentle men, it will be quite a few hours until we reach our destination so feel free to roam the cabin area and relax and enjoy the flight.” The pilot said announcing over the speakers.
“Well, I don’t know about the rest of you but I am bushed I think I’ll take a nap on the way.” Beast Boy said settling down into an overly large plush seat.
“Yes, that sounds like a good idea.” Star second the motion and settled herself into another chair the furthest away from Bluefire as possible.
The ride there was smooth and gentle but for the occasional meteor shower. Most of the time was spent sleeping while the other half consisted of Prince Bluefire starring at Star. Star tried to ignore his childish acts but soon found her self in a staring contest; more of a stare to a glare contest. Raven opted to be on Star’s side sending a steady menacing glare towards the prince.
“Alright, we are preparing to land please buckle-up and hang in there.” The pilot announced over the intercom.
The pod landed directly inside the palace grounds close to the entrance of the palace its self. Once unloaded the titans stretched their rather stiff, jelly filled muscles. Right away the titans could smell the sweet aroma the air carried rather than the mucky smog filled air they were used to back on earth. The titans also noticed a rather large gathering crew around them as they began to follow Starfire.
“Your father, His highness wishes to see you immediately, Princess.” A guard announced bowing respectfully.
“But I need to show my friends their rooms.” Star said gesturing to her teammates.
“Do not worry. We will escort them to their rooms and have their bagged placed their as well, your highness.” Again the guard bowed but this time turned his head toward his prince hiding a secretive smile.
“Don’t worry Star will see you later, say ‘Hi’ to your father for us.” Cyborg said waving her off.
Once Star was out of sight heading towards the thrown room, Prince Bluefire approached the Titans.
“I hope you will all enjoy your rooms and stay here.” The Prince strained through his clenched teeth. He then motioned his guards to advance upon the Titans.
The Titans prepared themselves for battle but was all over within a matter of seconds. The guards threw a de-programmer at Cyborg’s back motherboard rendering him physically shutdown. Next, Beast Boy was covered in a sticky substance allowing him no access to move. And finally, they placed a device over Raven’s mouth enabling her to speak. The Titans were shocked to say the least, the guards knew everything about them how they operated and how to defeat them.
“For that will be the last place you ever see.” The Prince chuckled looking at their stunned faces.
“Don’t look so shocked, we here on Tameran watch the news that happens on all planets; you are all well known here. We know just about everything on heros from all planets. I just took the initiative to study a little more about your abilities. And luckily for me I got off easy, I had one less Titan to worry about; Robin.” Bluefire snickered after seeing their evil glares.
“You won’t get away with this!” Both Cyborg and Beast Boy bellowed at the same time.
“Oh, but I will. You see right now Starfire is on her way to see her father, forcing her to marry me! Hahaha!” Bluefire laughed menacingly at the sudden drop of their face structure.
“Now, take them away!” He bellowed at his guards.
“NO! STARFIRE!” Were the last words the Titans said as they echoed up the stare wheal disappearing into a eerie silence.
Back in the thrown room…
“Oh, how nice it is to see you honey.” King Solaris greeted his youngest daughter as she entered the room.
“You wished to see me father.” Star said in a monotone voice. She really wanted to get back to her friends, she had a bad feeling something was wrong.
“Yes, but I am surprised Prince Bluefire was able to convince you to come home so soon. I expected you to put up more of a fight.” The king said staring, confused at his daughter’s actions.
“He informed me you wished to see me on my birth day.” Star said wondering where this was going. Did her father think that she had not missed him and not wanted to see him any more.
“Yes, of coarse I do. And the celebration that will follow will be spectacular. I only thought you would put up a fight about the ceremony that would follow on you birthday, since you seemed so attached to that earth boy. Oh, what was his name? Aw, yes, Robin I believe it was.” Her father sat back looking at her questioning.
“And what ceremony was that father? I thought you only wanted to wish me a happy birth day and then I would return home with my friends.” Star said starting to tear at the mention of his name.
“I do want to wish you a happy birth day. And then I also want to give you away at your wedding ceremony to Prince Bluefire which will take place the same day as it is custom.” The King looked at his daughter’s sudden change in facial expression.
“What do you mean wedding? I was told nothing of this!” Starfire screamed at her father through a sob filled expression. Her worst nightmare was coming true and the only one who could stop it was not with her anymore.
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Thanks everyone! Hope you enjoyed this chapter not too much action but there will be in the next!