The End of Tomorrow (Teen Titans Fic... feedback welcomed!)

[PressureCooker]

-Come with me
-Into the trees
-We'll lay on the grass
-And let the hours pass

-Take my hand
-Come back to the land
-Let's get away
-Just for one day

-Let me see you
-Stripped (down to your soul)
-Let me see you
-Stripped (down to your soul)

---Rammstein---


Chapter 1 "Stripped"

The sun slowly slipped over the horizon and the shadows in the city grew ever longer in the fading light. One by one the street lights flickered on causing the city to shimmer from end to end. The wind gently whipped his hair around and caused him to shudder in the cold. He continued to watch the city from his perch, ensuring that it was safe. After all, that was all that he did these days. Crime was at an all time low in the city... His city. His city that didn't even have so much as a litter bug in its midsts. He sighed. He looked long and hard at the sparkling oasis before him. It was going to be another long and uneventful night.
"Robin?" Asked an inquisitive voice from behind him.

"Yeah Star?" He replied without taking his gaze off the bridge in the distance.

"It is quite cold out here alone." She said as she rubbed her arms to keep warm. "Cyborg and Beast Boy are teaching me how to play the games of video and the need a fourth person to play. Would you like to join us?" she asked as she walked up next to him.

"You go ahead, I'll be along in a few minutes." He said as he watched the flashing red and blue lights of a police car pull over a speeding motorist on one of the main streets. A warm hand came to rest on his shoulder causing him to look up at its owner.

"Do not be sad Robin. Your city is peaceful, and that is what we work for." said Starfire. This caused Robin to look away briefly and scan the city again.

"I guess your right...It's not that I'm sad, I'm just disappointed." he replied as he watched the steel girders of the bridge glow in the twilight.

"Disappointed at what?" asked Starfire as she cocked her head unsure of her friends feelings. For Robin was Disappointed. Disappointed to the fact that there were no more challenges left in this city. He felt callus for thinking this way, but it was the truth. After the fall of Slade and the rounding up of all his underlings the city seemed to be in suspended animation. Time passed by at an agonizingly slow pace lately. The passage of the last few months felt like he had lived several lifetimes. A year ago he was at the top of his game. Leader of the Teen Titans; An unstoppable force that made villains cower by the mere mention of their name. But time had changed him. He was still the leader of the Titans, and they were still unstoppable and all... but he had changed.

Starfire tilted her head the other way and squeezed his shoulder. This caused Robin to realize that he had been silent for the past few minutes and he turned to face her once more. "I dunno... I guess it's..." Robin sighed and sat down on the edge of the towers roof. He stared down at the ocean below which had slowly over the last few minutes became slightly violent and was crashing on the rocks below. The seemingly endless stream of white lights that poured over the bridge had subsided as the minutes ticked by. The evening commuters were all heading out of the city towards their manicured lawns and single story ranch houses that made up the surrounding suburbs, not knowing that their movements were watched by Boy Wonder. God he hated that name... "Boy Wonder". Humph! He was no longer a boy. He was a man. A man that keep his city safe and free of crime. He should be known as-

His thoughts of self-torment were interrupted as Starfire sat next to him and wrapped her arm over his other shoulder. Robin turned to look at her but she had laid her head on his shoulder and was looking at the city off in the distance. Perhaps she was right. He did need a hobby... everyone else had one and they seemed to be happy. Cyborg has the T-Car, Raven has her meditation and studies, Beast-Boy has his eating contests and cooking duties (no matter how much the others liked it or not) and he had... he had, nothing. No. That wasn't true. He had Starfire; his ever faithful companion that fought along side him and also went to the movies with on occasion. She had asked him on several dates before, but there was never any time to go. The city always needed him, always needed saving from some evil plot or some vile act of evil... but not anymore. The town was quiet and so was his social life.

He replayed the image in his head as she tripped over every other word while trying to ask him to one of the fancy bistros in town. He even stifled a giggle as he remembered her face blushing into a slight shade of purple as she asked him to a Broadway play. And he downright laughed as he remembered her giving him a "decapitated Rose" because she saw it done on some reality show on TV. She really was fun to be around, and not just because of her inability to adapt to many of Earth customs or awkwardness of using these new customs. She actually kept him sane in his darkest hours. Back when the hunt for Slade was nearing a dead end and he would self loathe for hours trying to figure out what had gone wrong in his attempts to capture him and end the madness. Locked in his room for days he would study maps and newspaper clippings with headlines like "Titans Loose Villain Again" or "Teens not up to the Fight?" or his personal favorite "Robin Speechless as Criminal Once Again Got His tongue". At the point of no return when he wanted to throw it all away and leave town out of pure frustration, she would talk to him as happy as ever and get him to realize that the only way to find Slade was to go looking for him again. Truly she was that ray of sunshine in his metaphorical darkness.

He looked down to see if his fit of laughter had any effect on her, but her eyes were closed and her breathing had slowed down to an almost marked pace. "Hey Star?" Asked Robin as he lightly hugged the dozing alien that was leaning against him. He must have been thinking for at least an hour or two for the sun was now replaced by the moon and dark clouds gathered in the east.

"Hmmm..."Replied Starfire without opening her eyes.

"Um..." Robin paused for a second. "I was just thinking that maybe we should go to one of those shows you always wanted to see and get some dinner afterwards. What do you think?" He braced for a rib breaking hug and joyful laughter from his friend but was met with a solemn and soft response.

"That... would be... glor-e-us..." The last word drawn out and ending with a sigh. She was now fast asleep and her breathing had reached the slow metronome-like stage that you could set a watch to. He sat for a while longer with her laying against him before he decided it was too cold to stay up on the roof any longer. The moon was now high over head and the wind had picked up and started a gentle howl as it passed over the ridge of the roof. Robin stood up and gently scooped up the sleeping girl into his arms and headed toward the roof door. He was fiddling with the door latch when he was startled by the door opening outward. He stumbled back and almost lost his balance due to the awkwardness of his passed-out cargo. Raven steeped out of the shadowed entryway and into the grey moonlight.

"Sorry you guys, I didn't know you were up here." Stated Raven as she turned to go back into the tower.

"No Raven, it's alright. I'm just going to drop Star off at her room and then do some reading of the daily police blotter. The roof is all yours." He said as he stepped to the side to allow Raven to pass. Raven raised an eyebrow at him and walked past him. Raven was almost halfway to the edge of the roof when she turned to face robin and spoke. "You know, she really cares for you."

"I know." He said as he lowered his head to look at Starfire who now had her mouth open slightly and was almost snoring in a cute like way.

"and you care for her." said Raven as she turned to face the edge of the roof and sat cross-legged on the cold bleak surface.

"I know." Repeated Robin as he continued to look at the sleeping girl that was curled up in his arms.

"I can't display my emotions, not without dangerous consequences. The both of you don't have that problem... It would be a shame to waste all that." Said Raven in a monotone voice that never changed. Robin looked up at her but she had her back to him and was deep in meditation. Robin looked down again and thought about the feelings he had inside him and tried to hash them out one at a time.

"For not having any emotions, you sure are an expert about them." Said Robin as he turned to face the door again. Raven's eyes opened wide for a second and then she closed them and spoke in a soft voice. "I have emotions... I just can't show them." replied a saddened Raven.

Robin was already inside the tower and had closed the door behind him not hearing the pain his words carried to his comrade. Raven was left alone on the roof and she began her chanting to calm her mind as the wind became stronger and a rumble of thunder was heard off in the distance.

[BeastBoyWonder]

Damn, this is good! Great description, and you seem to have an excellent grasp of each of the three Titans featured so far. Good to see some new blood around here, and can't wait to see where you're going with this.

[Stu]

That was brilliant. For such a small scene, it worked incredibly well. I'm a big Robin/Starfire fan, and I'd love to see a scene like this in the cartoon.

Please do more :)

[PressureCooker]

O.K. You guys asked for it.

I'm putting the finishing touches on the rest of the chapter right now and I'm pulling an all-nighter. I will post the end of the chapter by sunrise Pacific time.

BTW, This isn't going to be a lovie-dovie, snap, snap, wink, wink, say-no-more, say-no-more type of story. Granted there will be romantic elements, character development and more twists than a daytime soap opera... but there will also be action, lots o fighting, scary monsters and lots of neat-o special effects (so I made up the last part:D ).

Be back in a few hours.

[PressureCooker]

Well true to my word, here is the rest of the first chapter. Also, there will not be a lyrical introduction (like every other chapter I have ever writen) to this part. I only do that for whole chapters... if anybody cares:p

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The stairs lightly creaked with each step of Robin's boots as he descended the stairwell till he reached the main living level. He fumbled with the doorknob half expecting one of the other Titans to open it as they went milling about the tower. But when the door groaned open he was met only by the dark and lonely hallway. He stepped into the passage and started to walk to the end where Starfire's room was located. The light at the far end of the hall was flickering in the familiar fluorescent buzz-click-buzz that signaled the tube was in need of replacement. Robin stared up at it and furrowed his brow. Beast-Boy had forgotten to change the bulb today and it was causing a slow-motion strobe effect at this end of the hallway. Robin quickly forgot about the light as he nudged the button that opened the door to Starfire's room. The door slid open with a soft hiss and he walked into her private domicile.

The normally vibrant colored room was only drawn in varying shades of grey in the darkness. Even the various stuffed animals that were strewn half-hazardly about the room were only grey like the graphite tip of a pencil. Robin deftly navigated the minefield of teen magazines and stacks of photo albums till he reached the side of her bed. He gently laid the sleeping girl down onto the bed sheet and un-twined his arms out from under her. Robin lightly tugged at one of her purple boots and slid it off then did the same to the other. He glanced around the room for a place to deposit the footwear and finally decided that the only space available was the floor next to her desk. He slung the boots over his shoulder and with his free hand undid Starfire's arm bands. With all the skill and precision of a corner diner waitress he held onto the boots with one hand and balanced both armbands on his other arm like plates of food fresh from the kitchen. The afore mentioned minefield was no match for Robin as he blazed a trail to the desk and chair in the far corner of the room. He swung the boots off his shoulder and set them on the chair for the time being and proceeded to set the armbands on the only open space available on the desktop.

As he was setting one down, the other rolled off his arm and hit the desk with a resounding clunk. Then, not quite finished with it's defiance, the armband continued to roll till it collided with a stack of papers and sent them tumbling over the edge of the desk. Robin gritted his teeth and tensed up. He glanced back at Starfire, worried that this whole fiasco had wakened her... but she continued to slumber on the bed not noticing that Robin was single-handedly trying to destroy her latest attempt at a scrapbook. Robin stooped down to collect the papers that had fluttered down to the ground. As he gathered them up he stopped to take a look at them. They were drawings, sketches actually of many different things. Some were of Starfire herself, others were of the city and coastline, some were of the Titans themselves in various poses and scenes, and others still were ones he didn't recognize. Robin deduced that they were of her alien home world and the people (possibly family?) that lived there. He stacked them up as best he could on the desk and was about to make the trek back to the door when he noticed the last sheet he placed on top of the stack. He lifted the page up and held it so the moonlight would allow him to inspect it further and it came into focus. The picture he held was of himself and Starfire. They were both smiling and had their arms wrapped around each other and cheeks pressed together. Apparently they were having a grand old time together, due to the looks of happiness on their faces. He held the page closer to his eyes and tried to make out the background. This proved a formidable task as it was only roughed in right now. It looked like they were either in a horse-drawn carriage, or a ride at the boardwalk down by the pier, or even a photo booth (which would explain the wide goofy grins they both had).

He lowered the drawing away from his face and looked over at Starfire. She hadn't moved from the time he laid her down, the gentle rise and fall of her chest dictating that she was still asleep and using her share of oxygen. He looked at the picture again then sat it down on its place at the top of the stack. He thought about taking the picture, but decided against that. If she wanted him to have it, she would surely give it to him. He walked over to the window and stared long and hard at the bleak darkness that swallowed his view on the other side of the glass. Starfire wouldn't remember the last things he said to her in the morning... and perhaps it's better that way. Robin placed his hand on the cold transparent surface and let his thoughts boil over in his mind. Maybe he wasn't ready for a serious relationship right now, or maybe ever. After-all, he was a leader and leaders can't be bogged down with things like... like... like companionship or even love. He had seen warriors loose their edge after getting involved in relationships. It had happened to Batman and Beast-Boy, it could happen to him as well.

Starfire sighed and rolled onto her side, letting one of her slender arms drape over the edge of the mattress. Robin's inner demons shifted their song and were now praising the benefits of love and relationships. He shook his head and gently thumped his fist on the pane of glass. As he cleared his thoughts there was a light patter of sound as the glass became spotted with the rain of the coming storm. The sky flashed briefly as lightning leapt from one cloud to another and was followed by the rolling boom of thunder. He continued to stare out the window as the rain picked up speed and was now streaming down the glass in random trails, joining and separating at will. He watched the water as it would start it's journey at the top of the window till it disappeared below the sill, possibly continuing till it reached the base of Titans Tower. A bright flash followed by in immediate crack of thunder brought him back to reality. He turned back from the window and made his way to the edge of the bed where Starfire continued to slumber. Robin ever-so-gently slid the sheet up to her neck and tucked her in for the remainder of the night. He removed one of his green gloves and touched her gently on the cheek causing her to coo slightly and nuzzle her pillow. His fingers traveled lightly over her face as he brushed the auburn bangs away from her eyes. Starfire smiled in her sleep, mumbled something uninteligable and hugged her pillow even tighter. This display of affection toward a feather stuffed fabric caused Robin to crack a rather large smile. Possibly one of the most genuine smiles he had for the last couple months at least. He retracted his hand and replace his glove. He looked over at the stack of papers and once again shook his head deciding to leave it alone.

Stepping out of Starfire's room Robin let the door close behind him and stood motionless in the hall while his eyes adjusted to the flickering light. This whole situation was a little too deep for him to think about on an empty stomach so he decided to slowly wander the hall till he arrived at the main recreation area. As he entered the room he shielded his eyes from the lights that were brightly illuminating the area. Beast-Boy was busy stacking dirty dishes in the sink and didn't notice that Robin had walked in and was now looking around the room. Robin spoke aloud for the first time in several hours "Hey Beast-Boy. What are you-" His sudden voice startled Beast-Boy and he let out a yelp as the stack of dirty dishes came crashing down in the sink.

"Dude! Why must you constantly practice your cat burglar routine around me!" cried Beast-Boy as he looked at the mess of dishes in the sink.

"Sorry B.B. I didn't mean to make you jump" apologized Robin. "By the way, have you seen Cyborg? I needed to talk with him." Robin asked as he looked around the room and found it devoid of anyone else.

"Nope. He went to go recharge a few hours ago. Wanna wake him up?" replied Beast-Boy as he started stacking the dishes all over again. Robin looked at the clock on his communicator and realized it was already after 2:00 in the morning.

"Nah. I didn't realize it was so late already... Why are you burning the midnight oil?" asked Robin as he sat on one of the stools opposite Beast-Boy who had now finished re stacking the dishes.

"I couldn't sleep. I haven't been able to for a while now" Said Beast-Boy as he admired the leaning stack of plates, saucers and cups now towering over the lip of the sink. "I've been playing video games for the last few hours... that reminds me. Have you seen Starfire? She was supposed to come play Ultimate Freak-Out Wrestling with us." Quipped Beast-Boy as he crossed his arms and tapped his foot in a comical manner.

"Yeah. She fell asleep with me on the roof. I just dropped her off at her room before I came in here." replied Robin as he tried to think if he had any of his sandwich left from lunch still in the refrigerator. Beast-Boy looked out the far window at the maelstrom that was assaulting the city. "You were outside in that? What were you doing, singing in the rain?" asked Beast-Boy as he watched a bolt of lightning flick it's way down to the ground.

"No. I was in her room for a while." replied Robin.

"Oh really?" Inquired Beast-Boy as he leaned forward to get the juicy details. Robin quickly shot back a scow that informed the green changeling his current course of questioning was not approved of. "Hey man, I didn't mean to pry! Sorry!" squealed Beast-Boy as he waved his hands in a front of him. Robin retracted his scowl and replied in a somewhat frustrated voice "It's not like that... Why does everybody think that?". Robin slid off the stool and walked over to the refrigerator opening it to reveal a half-eaten sandwich. Beast-Boy rubbed his head for a second and replied "Because of the way she acts around you... and for that matter, the way you act around her. I mean it doesn't take a rocket scientist to put two and two together."

Robin retrieved his sandwich and sat back down on the same stool. He unwrapped the snack and inspected it before taking the first bite. Beast-Boy had opened the pantry and was rooting around for something to eat. Several cans of soup fell and rolled out onto the kitchen floor as he emerged with a box of cereal and some sugar packets.

Robin continued to chew the first bite of the sandwich slowly and looked over at Beast-Boy. He swallowed hard than spoke in a quieter tone "Do you ever miss Terra?". Beast Boy who had been busy preparing a bowl of Frosted Sugar Bombs dropped the box as he heard the last word from Robin's mouth. He stepped back and looked at his feet as he shuffled one than the other. Beast-Boy remained silent as he picked up one of the orphan soup cans that had escaped the pantry. He held the cylinder in his hand and starred at his warped reflection in the top of it. "Every day." came a small voice that emanated from deep within his soul. Robin looked at his friend with genuine feeling and felt the same thing in himself. He feared if he ever became close to someone... He would loose them too. The sandwich had lost it's flavor and Robin decided he was no longer hungry. He wrapped up the sandwich and tossed it in the trash. Beast-Boy returned to his cereal and finished preparing his meal using the last of the soy milk. Robin ran his fingers through his hair and turned to face the door. He figured he had upset Beast-Boy enough for tonight. "Sorry B.B. I didn't mean to bring you down." said Robin as he walked to the door. Beast-Boy continued to eat apparently too self absorbed in his own memories to hear him. Robin sighed and walked out the door heading to his room to sleep off his train of thought.

[kat_meditating]

i love it! keep writing in fact im working on some of my own. this is great you really have a feel for the characters. but when exactly does this take place? because terra came back in season 2. anyways. good romance. this is just a suggestion but.... there should be a kiss. there has to be a kiss. a good one too. ;)

[PressureCooker]

Soooo... Kat, you want a kiss eh? Would it be something like this?



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The fight had left them both breathless and worn-out. He looked over at her, his shoulders finally dropping down ending the tension of the battle. She smiled at him, a warm smile that let him know it would be alright. And it was going to be alright, for the conflict was over and they were victorious. The minions of evil were dispatched to wherein they had came and the darkness of evil had been shattered by the light of good. He collapsed to the floor and rolled onto his back, laughing heartily. It was over, finally over. The epic struggle of good and evil, the unholy battle of Heaven and Hell, the story of human descent into chaos... all of them put to rest for eternity.

She walked over to him, offering her hand to help him back up. He took her hand and pulled her down to the floor with him. She screamed happily and fell on top of him causing them both to roll over onto their sides. She giggled for a few more seconds, then looked deep into his eyes. He could see his own reflection in her eyes, staring back at himself from deep within the recesses of her soul. He sat up and offered his hand to her which she took and sat up in front of him. He opened his mouth to speak, but gently closed it and leaned forward toward her. She watched him intently, hoping she knew what was coming but unsure if she was only dreaming it. He reached for her, slowly extending his hand until his fingers came to rest on the smooth skin of her face. He lightly dragged his thumb in a slow half circle tracing the line of her eyebrow till he dropped it down her face and finally rest on the corner of her lips. Her heart raced and breathing quickened, unsure if she would keep consciousness during the whole ordeal. He let his other fingers gently draw separate paths on her face until they met on her delicate little chin. Her head was slightly raised by his hand as he leaned in to kiss her. The heat of his breath cascaded across her nose trickling down past her pursed lips. Tiny arcs of lightning danced between their lips as her lips met his and sent shock waves of electricity throughout her body. The world de solved around them, replaced with the stars and celestial bodies of the heavens. They floated along, frozen in time as the basic function of nuclear fusion from deep within the core of the sun came to a halt. She closed her eyes as her body was overcome with energy she would surely faint now if not for his other hand that wrapped around her waist. She quickly hugged him desperately for fear that she would fall into the nothingness if not anchored to him. They slowly descended down to the floor and continued their embrace as the earth began to spin once again and the sun fired its furnace in all it's blazing glory. She opened her eyes just in time to see the world come back into focus. He gingerly pulled his lips off of hers and smiled. She couldn't speak, her hands shaking and vision blurry. He slowly slid his lips to her ear, his breathing caused her nerves to dance and shiver under its pressure. Her eyes watered and throat went dry as she buried her face into his chest, as he spoke the words she had longed forever to hear...



"I love you."



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Hows that? Yeah, I think I could do a kiss. And --NO-- . This isn't an excerpt from my fic. It's just something I made up on the fly (hence the absence of names, eye color, hair color... even individual feelings unique to the characters).



So if I keep getting feedback, I'll keep posting more.:anime:

[BeastBoyWonder]

Hahaha, damn, nice couple of entries. You've really got a way with description; particularly enjoyed the "With all the skill and precision of a corner diner waitress he held onto the boots with one hand and balanced both armbands on his other arm like plates of food fresh from the kitchen. The afore mentioned minefield was no match for Robin as he blazed a trail to the desk and chair in the far corner of the room" bit. The huge blocks of paragraphs get a bit excessive and you might want to consider breaking them up, but its all good.

[PressureCooker]

Yeah, sometimes I get a little carried away. I'll chop em' up a little more.:D

[kat_meditating]

He gingerly pulled his lips off of hers and smiled. She couldn't speak, her hands shaking and vision blurry. He slowly slid his lips to her ear, his breathing caused her nerves to dance and shiver under its pressure. Her eyes watered and throat went dry as she buried her face into his chest, as he spoke the words she had longed forever to hear...[/left]



"I love you."




beautiful. how long did it take you to write that? it was really great! thats my favorite part.hehe, keep up the good work! :D

[PressureCooker]

That little display of emotion took about 10 minutes to write, not including the hour I took proof-reading it. Having to write in wordpad stinks:sad: but after my drive crash I haven't been able to install Office XP. That is why some spelling errors and gramitical flaws sneak through (Like my run-on sentences that seem to go on and on with absolutly no end in sight except for the random chance that a passing Vogan space freighter might pick up the signal from my-- aww man, I did it again:mad: ) But at least I have something to write with. I'm also toying with Dragon dictation software, but I still need to teach it some new vocabulary words. Like "Starfire" will come out as "shirt on fire"...:D (funny, yes. annoying, yes as well). So I haven't used it yet.


Right now I'm pounding through some serious writers block. I'm halfway throught the next chapter... but the well has run dry.


Well, back to the salt mines...

[PressureCooker]

Of and I forgot, as for the timeline question with regard to Terra... Dont read this if you haven't seen the last 4 episodes and are waiting for them to air Terra betrays the Titans to Slade. In the final episode she gives her life to save them. She is turned to stone and the Titans are unsure if they can ever revert the process

[kat_meditating]

yeah i found that out already from someone else. pretty sad huh? have you read my fan fic yet?

[PressureCooker]

Bet you all though I forgot about this here fic (oh hoped I forgot about it:D )... But fear not, for I have another chapter for you!


-All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go
-I'm standing here outside your door
-I hate to wake you up to say goodbye

-But the dawn is breakin', it's early morn,
-The taxi's waitin', he's blowin' his horn
-Already I'm so lonesome I could die

-So kiss me and smile for me
-Tell me that you'll wait for me
-Hold me like you'll never let me go
-Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
-Don't know when I'll be back again
-Oh babe, I hate to go

--Frank Sinatra--

Chapter 2 "Leaving on a Jet Plane"


Sweat dripped from his brow as he dodged a blast from a nearby turret. The red beam seared a path into the ground as it followed Robin's quick attempts to evade it. In one fluid move Robin leapt into the air over the turret and slapped a limpet mine onto the top of it. He landed on the ground behind the device as it exploded into flames.



Two other turrets popped out of the sand and returned fire onto the attacker. Robin dove behind one of the nearby rocks as the beams criss-crossed the ground where he had just been standing. His communicator chirped while he ducked his head to avoid the beam that was now burrowing into the rock he was using as cover. Robin tapped it as he ran out from behind the rack and toward a bigger pile of rocks that would afford a better shot at the turrets. "I'm kinda busy right now!" He yelled as he skidded to a stop behind his newfound safety. "Yo man, sorry to bother ya but you have a message waiting for you." Replied Cyborg. Robin leaned out from behind the rocks and tossed a birdarang into one of the turrets. It erupted into a shower of sparks and sank into the sand, refusing to function anymore.



"Can't it wait?" Said Robin as he extended his staff and waited for the right moment to finish off the last turret.



"Normally yes, but it came in under priority one. And Robin..." Cyborg paused before he continued. "... It's from the Watchtower." Cyborg's words caused Robin to narrow his eyes and tighten the grip he had on his staff. Only one person would try to contact him from there, but what did he want? Robin retrieved the comm unit from his belt and spoke into it "Fine. I'm done here anyway. I'll be right there" He clicked the unit shut and replaced it on his belt.



Some rocks at the top of the pile exploded as the beam from the remaining turret vaporized them. With staff in hand Robin left his cover and ran toward the last target. The last shot from the laser was deflected by Robin's twirling staff as he closed in on it. He screamed as he brought the staff down onto the turret, crushing it's emmiter an sending shards of glass into the air. The turret spun wildly as it tried to fire it's now defunct cannon. Robin let out a yell with each blow he dealt to the machine, denting it in several places and causing a panel to fly off the front of it. The turret let out shrill beeps and sounds as it descended into the sand. Robin spun the staff in his hand and held it over his head like it was the mighty sword Excalibur. Not this time, you won't get away this time. He plunged the staff into the exposed innards of the helpless machine that was trying to retreat from him. The tip of the staff made satisfying crunching sounds as he continued to drive it into the dying device. Blue bolts of energy danced from the turret as it fell over backwards and crashed into the dry sand.



Robin stood hunched over with his hands on his knees, breathing heavily. He stood there for several minutes catching his breath before he stood up straight again. He looked around at his handiwork that now decorated the beach. The ground was blackened in several spots and some rocks were still smoking from the battle. He retrieved his staff from the turret and looked down at the destroyed machine. The staff retracted and he replaced it onto his belt. The turret smoked and a few sparks jumped out of the cavity on its front. He scowled at the machine and let out a yell as he kicked the top of it, sending the copula rolling into the surf.



He ran his fingers through his hair and looked up at the tower. The sun had not yet risen and the sky was only lit by the cold grey light of the pre-dawn hour. Robin mulled over his thoughts as he began the walk up from the beach to the tower entrance. What did he want? It had been years since the last time they had spoke, and that conversation wasn't a pleasant one either. He had left Gotham City for a reason, why now? Why wait so long, or for that matter why didn't he wait longer? Robin gritted his teeth as he punched in the access code to the tower and stepped inside.



Cyborg whistled a tune as he washed the stack of dishes in the sink. He twirled a saucer on his finger as he changed his tune to the Harlem Globetrotter's theme. The saucer flew into the air and landed on his other finger as he continued to wash the dishes with his other hand. The door to the room opened and Robin came in. He looked over at Cyborg who was busy with two plates spinning on two hands. "Hey Cy. You're up early this morning... Are you going to try the three-point stack again?" Asked Robin as he remembered the mess they had to clean up last time.

"You know it! But this time it's going to be different. I've got a secret weapon." Replied Cyborg as he grinned. Robin sat down on the same stool from last night and watched as his friend tried another attempt at long distance dish stacking.



Cyborg tossed one of the plates toward the stack on the counter. It sailed through the air and landed with little fanfare on top of the stack of clean dishes. "Aw yeah! Only one more to go!" Boasted Cyborg as danced around the kitchen. Robin leaned forward to get a better view as Cyborg set up the final shot.



"It all comes down to this... There is only 2 seconds left on the clock... The crowd has fallen deathly ill, er silent I mean..." Cyborg leveled the plate with his eyes and let the last digit on his finger spin the plate to top speed. It hummed in the air as the design on the plate became but a blur as it spun faster and faster. "Common' baby, make daddy Cyborg proud". He consoled the plate as he released it into the air and toward the stack at the other end of the room. Robin and Cyborg watched as the plate made a arc in slow-motion from his hands to the top of the stack. "Yeah baby! And thats the game!" Shouted Cyborg as he beat his chest.



"Seriously Cy, I didn't think it would make-" Robin's congratulations were cut short as a clattering noise came from the far side of the kitchen. They both watched wide eyed as the plate that was still spinning wobbled on top of the stack. "Uh oh..." said Cyborg as the spinning plate jumped up and then down, causing the next plate down to shoot across the room like a discus.



"Runaway plates!" Cried Cyborg as he ducked the next plate that crashed into the wall. Robin howled with laughter as the plates were fired one at a time in random directions. Robin dodged a plate that aimed for his head. He dropped down behind the counter and continued to laugh as Cyborg crawled over to his position. "I think I used a little to much spin on the last one." Said Cyborg in a sheepish voice.

"Gee, do you think?" Replied Robin as he laughed.



"I guess we just wait till it runs out of ammo." Said Cyborg as he started to laugh. The door to the room opened again as a sleepy Beast-Boy entered and yawned "Hey you guys what's all the noise about? Do you know what time it is?" He asked as he rubbed his eyes.

"B.B. look out!" Shouted Cyborg and Robin in unison. A plate sailed over the counter toward the door and Beast-Boy who stood in front of it. Beast-Boy's eyes widened as he saw the approaching saucer. "Aaaaa! The U.F.O. is back, it's come back for me!" He squealed as he dropped to the floor in the shape of a mouse. The green mouse dashed across the floor till it reached the safety of the far side counter promptly turning into a more familiar shape. "Great. Let me guess, Cyborg went for another record?" asked Beast-Boy as he watched another plate zip across the room and into his stack of CDs. "Aww man! Thats just not cool!" sobbed Beast-Boy as his CD cases scattered over the floor.



"Yeah, sorry bout the CDs... but you should have seen the look on your face!" Cyborg slapped Beast-Boy's back and laughed with Robin.



"By the way Cy, how many plates did you stack?" Asked Robin as he noted that the plates were still flying about the room.



"Umm... all of them I think." Said Cyborg as he scratched his head. Just than the door opened and in walked Starfire. She stopped and watched the scene playing out in front of her. Objects were flying about and smashing into anything in their way. "Eeep!" Starfire let out a startled yell as she blasted a plate that came in her direction. She saw the three guys pinned down by the stoneware machine gun and came to their aid. Her eyes glowed green as she released a bolt of energy from her hand. The plates left in the stack were obliterated by the blast and the room rocked from the explosion.



The dust settled and Starfire went to see if her teammates were all right. "Friends, why did the place settings attack you? Are they displeased with Beast-Boy's terrible cooking?" She asked.



"Hey! I'm a great cook!" replied Beast-Boy as he got up and dusted himself off.

"Thanks Star. No telling how long we would be trapped there." Said Cyborg as he helped Robin to his feet. Robin looked around at the destruction in the room, noting it looked very similar to the training ground from this morning. "Guess we should start cleaning this place up" said Robin to nobody in particular. Cyborg went to a closet and retrieved a broom and dustpan while Robin started picking up the larger of the pieces. Beast-Boy went to his music collection and sighed at the sight of it.



Raven walked in through the open door and froze in her tracks. The entire room was in shambles. There were parts of plates all over, some on the floor, a few more on the counter and couch, even a small number were embedded into the wall in several places. "Forget it. I don't even want to know." She said as she walked past Beast-Boy who was still mourning the loss of his discs. Raven continued till she reached a bookcase and removed one of the large leather bound pieces of literature. Book in hand she retreated to the couch and brushed away some plate fragments so she could sit down. Starfire went to the couch as well and hunted around for the remote to the T.V. She dug into the cushions looking for the elusive device, but came up empty-handed. Not one to be put out by a setback, she went over to it and pushed the blinking red button. The screen flashed and displayed a few lines of text informing her that a message was waiting. "Robin, the T.V. says you have a message" said Starfire as she turned to look at him.



"Go ahead and play it, I'll be right there." He replied as he dropped some large plate pieces into the trash. Starfire pushed another button and the screen flickered as the playback started. Robin watched as the video started expecting to see Batman, grim as ever. But the person on the video wasn't the detective, it was Wonder Woman. This piqued his interest and he walked over to the screen.



"Robin, I know you left instructions not to be contacted by the League anymore... but this is important." Wonder Woman paused for a second before continuing. "We received a urgent message for help this morning. The message came from Tamaran." Starfire let out a startled gasp. "My home? What is wrong with my home?" The playback continued as Robin put his hand on her shoulder. "As of yet we don't know what is happening on the planet. We have tried several times to respond to the message, but there has been no response from the royal family. Normally Superman would go check out what is going on, but Batman said that you should handle it... due to your connection to the Tamaranian girl." Starfire's eyes clouded with tears as she watched the video play.



"We have several ideas on why the message may have been sent. The data we have on the planet suggests that it has a very political power system. One possible reason my be for civil war. Other information points to the fragile ecological system. There may have been a shift in the climate which could have wiped out almost the entire planet." Starfire cried out when she heard this news. Robin wrapped his arm around her as she started sobbing.

"This information is only preliminary, we have no real news yet. Contact me as soon as you get this message and I'll forward all the information we have. And Robin? Don't tell her anything yet. We don't want to upset her until we know what really is going on." The screen flickered and then went black.



Beast-Boy was the first to speak "A little late for that..." he said as he watched Starfire burry her face into Robin's shoulder. The entire team had stopped cleaning and gathered around them. She continued to cry, her sobbing made Beast-Boy's eyes water. He had never seen her cry before, never. Cyborg placed one of his massive hands on her shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. Even Raven stood nearby, not knowing how to console her friend. Robin stood silent as well. Her cries dug into his heart with every breath she took. He didn't know what to say, he couldn't think of a single thing that would make her feel better. All he could do is hold her. He pulled her close with his other arm and lowered his head till it rested on her auburn hair.



Several minutes had passed and Starfire's sobbing had been replaced with raspy breathing and the occasional sniffle. No one had moved, no one wanted to. Starfire sniffled once more then quickly broke free of Robin's embrace. She wiped her eyes and spoke in a shakey voice "I'm sorry friends. I must go... I must go now!" She flew over the couch and out through the door. Robin looked down and placed his hand over shoulder. His uniform was damp with Starfire's tears, cold and wet. He pressed the cool uniform to his skin and looked up at the rest of the team. "I'm going to go talk with her, you know what to do." He said as he walked to the door. Beast-Boy and Cyborg nodded and picked up the broom and dustpan.



The room darkened slightly and the shadows loomed in from the corners. Beast-Boy heard an unfamiliar noise behind him and turned to face it with an eyebrow raised. "Raven... are you crying?" he asked. Raven quickly flipped her hood over her head and turned away. "No." She said as she walked toward the side exit of the room and disappeared into the shadows. Beast-Boy was left scratching his head as Cyborg walked to the closet with the broom. "Huh, I could have sworn I heard her cry" he said as he shook his head and walked after Cyborg.



Robin emerged from the roof door and was greeted with the harsh morning sunlight. He looked over the roof and saw Starfire standing at the far edge. She had her little knapsack slung over her shoulder and she was looking down at the ocean below. Her shoulders still heaved as she tried to regain her composure. Robin walked up behind and stopped just short of her, waiting for the right moment to speak. "Star, please wait" he said as he walked up next to her. "I can not. It is a long journey and I must leave right away" she wiped her eyes with her arm as she spoke. "We want to go with you, we want to help" replied Robin as he looked up into the blue sky. "It is too dangerous, you could be eaten by a Vegmar or worse. I could never ask you to come with me. My world is a dangerous place and I would never forgive myself if something happened to my friends... or to you." Fresh tears started to stream down her face as she talked.



Robin stood silently for a second, then scratched his head while speaking "Well, you're not asking me... I'm asking you. Dangerous or not, I'm coming with you" He smiled at her and offered his hand. She looked at his outstretched hand for a minute then took it in both of hers. "Oh thank you Robin. I only wish the others felt this way." said Starfire. Robin gave her a grin and pulled her to the other edge of the roof. They stopped at the edge and he pointed down into the sand. "Don't be so sure..." he said as he laughed.



The ground shook slightly as a warning klaxon sounded. The sand fell away as two large doors open to reveal the subterranean launch bay. Starfire's eyes widened as the pad rose from the earth and revealed the Titan's rocket complete with the T-Sub strapped to the side. The massive rocket gleamed in the morning sun causing her to shield her eyes. The launch pad reached it's final position and came to a stop with a whoosh of vapor. A megaphone clicked on from the pad "Train one leaving track one, departing for the Watchtower, Tamaran, and all points west. All aboard!" Yelled Cyborg as he waved from the base of the pad. "Lets go Star, she seats five you know!" He yelled again, this time without the help of the megaphone.



Starfire jumped into Robin's arms and laughed "My friends... You really are my true friends." She spun Robin around as she circled several feet above the roof. Robin landed on the roof and grabbed her knapsack. "By the way... you're going to need more supplies than this little thing can hold" He said as he twirled the miniature backpack in his hands. They laughed as they ran toward the roof door and down the stairs.

[BeastBoyWonder]

I like pie.

Nice entry... one of the things I like about Teen Titans is that the lack of inclusion of adult superheroes means that it shows that these kids are able to support themselves and aren't undermined by their adult counterparts. You're playin' with some pretty dangerous stuff, but it looks like you're handling it tastefully and could prove to be verrrrrry interesting.

Keep up the great work! :)

[kat_meditating]

hmmmm...........interesting..................in a good way.........hehehhe

[PressureCooker]

I like pie.

Nice entry... one of the things I like about Teen Titans is that the lack of inclusion of adult superheroes means that it shows that these kids are able to support themselves and aren't undermined by their adult counterparts. You're playin' with some pretty dangerous stuff, but it looks like you're handling it tastefully and could prove to be verrrrrry interesting.

Keep up the great work! :)
Not to worry, not to worry. The only adult superheroes being included in this fic will only help set up the plot, not get involved in it (not even in an advisory role). Trust me, this fic will stand on it's own two legs without help from the League.

hmmmm...........interesting..................in a good way.........hehehhe
I can honestly say this... "You ain't seen nothing yet" I have BIG plans in store for our little heros. Some stuff I came up with even shocked me, and I'm the one who thought of them:sweat:

[PressureCooker]

O.K. So the next chapter is taking me a while to write... It's just not going in the direction I want it to. I've skipped ahead a few chapters and completed scenes and such, I'm just stalled on this one. I have Monday and Tuesday off this week so expect the next chapter sometime then (I hope:o )

[PressureCooker]

O.K. So the next chapter is taking me a while to write... It's just not going in the direction I want it to. I've skipped ahead a few chapters and completed scenes and such, I'm just stalled on this one. I have Monday and Tuesday off this week so expect the next chapter sometime then (I hope )Heh... called that one wrong, didn't I? Better late than never!

Here is the next chapter, and it's total crap. Really, it is. I should print it out and burn it. But I'm too lazy to do that... so here it is for you to enjoy.
I just couldn't get the flow working on this one. The paragraphs sound half-assed and forced, because they were . I'm sorry for this abomination of the English language and wretched imagery I have caused. I only hope to atone for my deeds by burning in Hell for all eternity. :)

So on with the show! :anime:

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-Ground Control to Major Tom
-Commencing countdown, engines on
-Check ignition and may God's love be with you
-Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five,
-Four, Three, Two, One, Liftoff

-This is Ground Control to Major Tom
-You've really made the grade
-And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear
-Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare

-This is Major Tom to Ground Control
-I'm stepping through the door
-And I'm floating in a most peculiar way
-And the stars look very different today

-For here
-Am I sitting in a tin can
-Far above the world
-Planet Earth is blue
-And there's nothing I can do

--David Bowie--

Chapter 3 "Space Oddity"

The view changed from light blue to light grey and then finally black. The Titan's rocket peeled away from the grip of Earth's gravity and into the vacuum of space. The rocket continued to fire it's main engines and started releasing small blasts of vapor from the forward thrusters. Beast-Boy watched in awe as his view changed and he was rewarded with the entire western hemisphere. "No matter how many times we do this, I swear I get goose bumps." He said as he changed into a goose and honked into his microphone. Starfire giggled over the speaker and Cyborg and Robin both laughed too. Raven mearly rolled her eyes and continued to watch the planet drop away from under the T-Sub.

The hot plasma that erupted from the main engines since liftoff finally ceased to function. The interior of the T-Sub became quiet save the hum and occasional beep from the computers. Cyborg punched a few keys on the panel next to his seat and spoke into his microphone "Ladies and gentleman, this is you Captain speaking. We have reached our cruising altitude of 35,000 kilometers..." He paused as he looked over to see Beast-Boy collecting floating Skittles that had escaped from one of his pockets. "And as you can see, our stewardess has begun serving our in-flight meal." This caused laughter from the other passengers and a slight smile from Raven. "Hey! Thats not funny! I'd be a steward... Right?" Said Beast-Boy as he gathered up the last of the candy that flew around his seat. Cyborg continued to laugh as the rocket stopped rolling over and came to rest on it's belly.

Cyborg hit a few more keys and there was a dull thud and hiss that came from the bottom of the T-Sub. He eased the stick back and the craft slowly lifted away from the massive rocket that carried them into orbit. "Don't worry Bertha, we'll pick you up on the way home." He said as he waved at the new satellite that sat silently awaiting their return. "Whoops, almost forgot." He said as he pushed a key on the same panel. The booster rocket's navigation lights began to blink warning others of it's position. "We can't have the shuttle running into you now, can we?" He laughed as he nudged the throttle forward and began the change to the Watchtower's orbit.

The T-Sub continued it's trek till it passed over into the darkness of Earth's night side. Robin watched as the cities of western Europe glittered along the Meditation Sea and the Rhine River. He was reminded of the fact that Starfire had asked him to show her the city of Paris and it's "Frightful Tower". A smirk traveled from one side of his face to the other as he leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes. He was going to take her to France, Germany, maybe even Spain... But something always came up. Just like now, something had come up. Robin frowned and squirmed in his seat while he though about the previous attempts to get closer to Starfire and how they always failed before they even happened. Was this a sign that they should never be together? It was now the entire universe that conspired to keep them apart, and it was wining.

Robin opened his eyes and looked over at Starfire. She had her hand on the glass of her canopy and was watching as the Earth became smaller with the increasing altitude of the T-Sub. Robin tapped the button for the private intercom "Hey, everything all right over there Star?"

"Yes..."

"You don't sound to confident about that."

"I do, but I'm afraid of returning to my planet..."

"Why is that? Come to think of it, I don't know why you left it."

"I had... Problems. I'm afraid if I go there I will never return to Earth."

"You don't want to go back to your home?" Robin was puzzled by the direction of this conversation.

"Tamaran is not my home. Earth is my home now. I don't want to leave it... There is so much I still have to learn and lots I have yet to see." She sighed before continuing "I fear if I do not come home, I will not be with..." She stopped. "With you" is what she wanted to say, but she couldn't say that. She tried several times in the past to have Robin go on a date with her, but they never went. Perhaps Cyborg was right... He needed his "personal space". But it was so hard to leave him alone. They had been through too much together for her to keep a distance from the one person she felt a connection with. From the first day she met him he was always kind to her. He never laughed at her alien ways and actually helped her learn the customs of the people of Earth. Even when he was working for Slade he only attacked the team to protect them.

"What's the matter?" asked Robin as he watched a tear roll down Starfire's cheek. She closed her eyes and wiped her face with her arm and refused to speak. Robin placed his hand on the glass of his own canopy and spoke very seriously "Starfire, listen to me... I promise to get you back to Earth, to your home." Starfire blinked her eyes at him and inquired in a shaky voice "You promise?" Robin smiled and tapped his hand on the glass "I promise."

"So what do you think there talking about?" Asked Beast-Boy to nobody in particular. "None of you business I'm sure" Replied Raven as she glared at him through the two layers of glass that separated them. "Sheish! Why does everybody give me a hard time when I ask about them? It's not like they won't get together... Right?" Asked Beast-Boy. Raven and Cyborg sat silently continued to watch their friends talk to each other over the private intercom. Cyborg was the first to break the silence "I used to think the same way you do, but that was over a year ago. Things have been really quiet in Jump City lately, actually they have been the whole world over. Think about it... When was the last time we fought a villain? I mean a real villain. Not those purse snatchers and bank robbers we have been nabbing. I'm talking about the real baddies that we used to fight. I'm talking about-"

"Slade." Said Raven as she cut off Cyborg's speech. "The fact is Robin has been retreating into himself for the past few months. You've seen Starfire pine after him, but have you seen his reaction? He always has an excuse, or there is always something that gets in the way. Now this whole Tamaran thing is happening... I'm afraid that if he doesn't make his emotions clear to her soon, she may become unreachable." Raven looked away from her friends and stared off into the cold emptiness of space.

Cyborg sighed and continued to watch his friends chatter privately with each other. "Yeah, it's a shame. I mean Robin cares about her, but he just treats her like a naive little sister. He teaches her stuff and helps her out constantly, but..." Cyborgs voice trailed off as he lost himself in thought. Raven listened to Cyborg's voice for a minute then decided to give a little hope to her friends "You know... Last night was the first time I saw Robin caring for her. He was, different in his caring. You could see it in the way he held her, the way he protected her from the cold. He has deep feelings for her... Very deep. The only problem he has is showing those feelings. I'm sure he has a reason not to share his thoughts with us, a reason to protect himself." Beast-Boy shrugged his shoulders and continued to ponder what his friends were talking about.

The Watchtower began to loom in the distance as the T-Sub finally leveled off about a thousand meters away from it. None of the members of the team had been to the station, save Robin, and it showed. There were lots of "ooo's" and "ahhh's" from everyone as the main hangar doors opened. The radio came to life as a voice welcomed them to the Watchtower and directed them to land in a particular place. Robin recognized the voice as J'onn, the resident Martin. J'onn never seemed to leave the station much. For the brief time that Robin had spent on the station, J'onn seemed to be as common as the titanium that was used to build the station itself. Robin had become good friends with him over the course of time he stayed there.

J'onn would spend his waking hours at the watch station, monitoring video feeds from Earth that would give news of a disaster or evil deed. Robin felt sorry for him, he always seemed lonely and distant. J'onn explained why he felt so alone one day while they were eating in the mess hall. He was the last of his kind, "the end of the line" so to speak. After that conversation Robin would spend a few hours a day chatting with him as he performed his watch duty. He would even get him to smile once in a while with a joke at Batman's expense. It had been a long time since he saw him, or even sent him an email. It was going to be good to see an old friend again.

[kat_meditating]

hey i thought it was really good. except for the last paragraph. that stunk but the rest was great!

[Starfire5]

i wonder whats going to happen???:confused: you are very good at portraying each of the characters i hope you keep posting!!!!:rolleyes:

[PressureCooker]

Man-o-man have I been read the riot act about this fic. I have gotten emails, IMs, reviews and such to continue this story, and be quick about it! Well here is the next chapter for y'all. It's short and dosen't have a point... the next chapter will FINALLY give us some meat and potatoes stuff. Hope you enjoy it!

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-He started the day with a move and a shake
-He was finally arranged
-And someone said with a cold hard chest, your a mess
-He woke up at nights, he thought he was twice, he was moving away
-Because everyone thinks it goes away with age

-Hold me now, don't start shaking
-You keep me safe
-Don't ever think your the only one
-When times are tough in your new age

-Hold me now, don't start shaking
-You keep me safe
-Don't ever think your the only one
-When times are tough in your new age

-You better be cool... at the time

---The Polyphonic Spree---

Chapter 4 "Hold me now"

The view wasn't very spectacular, actually it was downright boring. The entire top half of the globe was covered in clouds. Several storm systems swirled about over an unknown ocean, one seemed to be two separate storms that were joining into one giant one. The latest reports of trouble only came from weather related problems... Even evil seemed to take a day off when it rained.

Robin looked down and studied the frame of the window. It was lined with tiny vents that, if he remembered correctly, helped regulate the temperature of the station. Batman had explained the workings of the station to him a few years ago, but he didn't spend much time here. He only remembered the major operating systems and where the mess hall was. He turned away from the window and looked at his team mates.

The launch had taken a lot out of them. Movies and t.v. shows never seemed to focus on that. They just showed rockets blasting off into space and then flying off to places unknown. No mention of how the fight against several G's experienced at liftoff drained the energy out of you, or how your throat dried up with exposure to the canned air that keeps you alive. It's always flying around and having laser fights in asteroid belts. Good for Sci-fi buffs, not good for science buffs... If there is such a thing?

He walked over to one of the tables in the center of the room. Beast-Boy was sleeping in one of the chairs, a small puddle of drool formed where he had laid his head on the table. He looked severely uncomfortable, but he was sleeping already so Robin decided against waking him. In the far corner of the room there was a few reclining chairs and two sofas. Raven was sitting in one of the recliners with her legs crossed and a book on her lap. He walked over to where she was sitting and asked her what she was reading. After waiting a second for a reply he leaned down to wave his hand in front of her face to brake her trance. He peered under her hood and noticed she was fast asleep. He sighed as he shrugged his shoulders and walked over to one of the couches.

This couch was occupied by a curled up red haired girl. Starfire who was obviously cold, was so tightly coiled up that she only took up two of the three cushions. He noted the temperature inside the station was slightly chilled. After all, the station was in space and surrounded by a icy vacuum that froze anything that ventured into it unprotected. He laughed to himself quietly while noticing the irony that was on display before him. A creature that could survive an interstellar journey without a spacecraft seemed to get cold with the slightest drop in temperature. One day he would ask her about how she could survive in space without air or heat, but right now she was asleep an possibly dreaming about some far off land filled with wonder.

Robin reached for his neck and unclipped his cape. He removed it and took a close look at it, noting that the modifications he made to it seemed to be working. The outer layer still had the matrix polymer that reflected heat and radiation, but the normally bare inner layer had been lined with a thicker layer of down fill. He figured that the new layer would keep him warm in the colder environment of the T-Sub and the Watchtower. So it was time to put his new tweaked cape to the test.

He laid it over Starfire's sleeping body, covering her feet to just shy of her shoulders. He stood back for a second and watched how she reacted to her new half-blanket. She continued to slumber without moving or even noticing to the cover that now laid on her. Robin shrugged again and looked around the room. Cyborg was still working on the T-Sub down in the hangar bay. He insisted that several modification be completed to it before the remainder of the journey. So rather than argue he just left Cyborg to complete the task of tinkering with the craft.

For a reason unknown to himself he decided to sit down on the last available cushion on the couch that Starfire was sleeping on. Robin eased himself down onto the sofa and slowly sank in as the foam molded itself to his body. It was very comfortable, a little too much actually. He immediately became tired and let out a long yawn. He had intended to stay awake for the duration of their visit to the station, but his body had other plans. The room became fuzzy and dim as his eyes began to close. He shook his head and brought the room back into focus. There had to be a reason that Batman didn't put a coffee machine in the mess hall, but Robin couldn't think of one.

Perhaps a soda or one of those flavored sparkling waters would help keep him awake. He looked at the refrigerator on the far wall. It seemed to be hundreds of feet away from the very comfortable couch he now sat in. Besides, his body had become heavy... actually it was his legs or one leg in particular that felt extra heavy. He groggily looked down to find that Starfire had stretched out on the couch and was using his left leg as a pillow. The corner of his lips perked up in a half smile as he rested his hand on her shoulder. The lights in the room became darker and darker until he was dropped into the blackness of sleep.

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Cyborg whistled as he continued his work on the T-Sub. All it needed was a few adjustments and the job would be complete. On the last trip out the craft didn't have any functioning weapons, none that would work in space that is. The torpedo tubes had been replaced with charged particle launchers and the sonic cannon had been upgraded to fire through the vast distances of space. One last bolt to tighten and... Finally! Cyborg stood up and wiped his brow. Placing his hands on his hips and shaking his head he spoke "Now don't that feel better? I don't expect you to see any combat, but 'hope for the best, prepare for the worst' is a good motto to follow".

He patted the wing of the craft and let out a long yawn. The control panel on his arm let out a beep and flashed a message that caught his attention. He scratched his head and thought aloud "Now where am I going to recharge in this place?" He scratched his head and walked out of the hanger looking for a high current outlet that would work with his system. He walked the halls for several minutes until he was sure that he was lost.

He activated his communicator and was about to call Robin but he remembered what J'onn had told them when they arrived. Following the hallway till it intersected another he found what he was looking for. A lone computer terminal was fastened to the wall where the corridors joined at a "T" section. All he had to do was plug into the computer and find where the nearest outlet was, then he would be home free.
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The bed shook violently for a second, then was still. She waited to open her eyes, was that just a dream? The bed shook again and she jolted her body awake. Her eyes scanned the room, nothing looked familiar to her. Another earthquake tossed her head back and she sat up and tried to get her bearings. The room was brightly lit and sparsely decorated, only filled with tables and chairs. As her eyes adjusted to the painfully bright lights she could make out the shape of Beast-Boy (now in the shape of a polar bear) who was sprawled out on one of the tables. Her memory came up to speed and she realized where she was, but that didn't explain the tremors she felt.

Starfire looked over her shoulder and saw Robin was asleep on the couch next to her. His muscles tensed and released in the characteristic shiver of someone who was very cold. Looking down she saw the cause of his discomfort. His cape was now covering her legs and afforded him no protection from the cold space station air.

She smiled and pulled the cape close, the scent of it sent chills down her spine. The soft inner lining was gentle to the touch and even tickled her face as she nuzzled it. She replaced the cape on her legs and held out her hand. The palm of her hand began to glow a light shade of green with a slow flash that matched the beating of her heart. She placed the hand on Robin's knee and closed her eyes. Her hand became brighter and soon enveloped Robin with a light green tint. His shivering stopped instantly and was replaced with calm breathing and relaxation. She smiled and laid her head on his lap. They both continued to glow as she closed her eyes again and went back to sleep.
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[kat_meditating]

hey this was actually a pretty good chapter. i liked the last part when you described the "earth quake" that was a stroke of genuis. but i am alittle confused. so did the t sub like break down at the watch tower before they could get to tamaran?

[PressureCooker]

Cyborg was still working on the T-Sub down in the hangar bay. He insisted that several modification be completed to it before the remainder of the journey. *** On the last trip out the craft didn't have any functioning weapons, none that would work in space that is. The torpedo tubes had been replaced with charged particle launchers and the sonic cannon had been upgraded to fire through the vast distances of space. Nothing was broken in the craft, it just needed a few ...upgrades:D

The T-Sub is just that, a sub. It needed a few goodies to be a little more viable as a spacecraft.

[Starfire5]

WOW that was soo good.:D You really are good at writing,,,:sweat: please continue posting......

[Lord Welshi]

This is absolutely amazing stuff. Please keep writing. Please! I'll go mad if i don't get to read another chapter soon! Your descriptions are great, and characterisation is very well done. Keep going with this one!

[EternalShadow]

Great addition! I'm loving it! That being said, I have a question...

Would it be okay if I made a Fanfic which is sorta like a follow-up episode to this?

It's not like I wanna take over where you left off, but a story which I have started has great potential where yours seems to be headed.

I'd be forever grateful If you'd grant me the permission. But should you decline, I'll try to work my way around the situation. Thanks for your time and I hope you find the time to finish this soon!:D

[Sunrise]

KEEP WRITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is all i kan say wit out being a bursting bubble.:D

[Reket]

:anime: Need...more...when is the next one coming???:shrug:

[starburn1116]

please. i need more. continue soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[raven54]

ooooooo... I like it. You've definetely got the characters down really well. Nice idea on the plot, too. Keep writing! :D

[rrarbecy]

Agreed. Keep it up

[PressureCooker]

Here is the deal guys, I finally got a real schedule at work so I can pour some more time into my fic. I should have another chapter hammered out this weekend.

You have all been warned...:evil:

[Crowgirl]

This stuff is good! Keep writing!:D

[raven54]

Great! Now maybe I won't go insane... oops, too late;)

[Crowgirl]

If you don't write soon I will...uh... i dunno, but keep writing soon!:D

[starburn1116]

UPDATEPLEASE UPDATEPLEASE UPDATEPLEASE UPDATEPLEASE UPDATEPLEASE
UPDATEPLEASE UPDATEPLEASE UPDATEPLEASE UPDATEPLEASE

oh. maybe i should stop...
UPDATEPLEASE

[oneeyemonkeypie]

***TIME OUT****

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pressurecooker's a busy guy-he works, is writing his story and currently reviewing mine. Lets cut the guy a LITTLE slack here. He promised an update, it will come when ready.



DAMN! You got some ravenous fans, PC...

[starburn1116]

*looks down at the floor a little ashmed* well i did say please

[Switch]

Make a new post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PressureCooker]

*looks down at the floor a little ashmed* well i did say pleaseYes, you did say please... So I tell you what, soon as my chapter comes back from the proof-reader I'll post it for everyone. I promise!

Yup, you read right. I have a proof-reader, and I hope all of you have one too. Not beacuse anyone is writing a bad story, but sometimes it's really hard to correct your own work (at least it is for me).

I also promise that the next chapter should only have a delay of a week or so till I post it. Now that my life is a little less busy I can devote more time to it.

[starburn1116]

many thanks P.C.

[Starfire Raven]

It's real good! Please, countiue.:p :p

[Sproxie]

great fic, keep writing!

[Alura]

I know I'm probably joining a crazy mob of already drooling fans (tearing themselves apart etc.) posting every second... but I just LOVE your story!:D You have to keep writing!:anime: If you leave us hanging you'll end up taking out half the forum due to suicide (and I can come up with VERY creative ways of killing myself).:evil:

Oh man... can't wait for more...:sweat: (tries to keep self from shearing skin off with knife):evil:

[Rae]

P.C. your story is amazing...SO UPDATE please!

I agree with Alura im probably speaking for many when i say i want you to update NOW!!!

Thanx!!!

[Switch]

As I said earlyer ......MAKE NEW POST!!!!!!!!!!!!:evil::evil::evil::evil::evil:I thought tou didnt like to play the hero.-robin
Doesnt mean I dont know how. Red X (X)

[starburn1116]

am i the only one confused?(refer to the above comments by switch)
umm... what does that mean

[Switch]

If you're talking about the "As I said earlyer" stuff then on like the 1st or 2nd page I said "Make a new post!!!!!!!:D:D"

[Switch]

But if youre talkin about another weird then i already deleted it :sweat::sweat::brak: !!!!!!!!!

[Crowgirl]

I know I'm probably joining a crazy mob of already drooling fans (tearing themselves apart etc.) posting every second... but I just LOVE your story!:D You have to keep writing!:anime: If you leave us hanging you'll end up taking out half the forum due to suicide (and I can come up with VERY creative ways of killing myself).:evil:

Oh man... can't wait for more...:sweat: (tries to keep self from shearing skin off with knife):evil:
As can I... As can I.....

Anyways, nice fic. Chocolate isn't as filling as words are, so it would be appreciated if you
MAKE A NEW POST!!!

:anime: :sweat:

[raven54]

proof-readers must take like a million years to get stuff back to ppl then. Or it's you made so many mistakes that they had to keep it this long...:evil: ;) POST PLEEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!!

[Rae]

How long does it take to read a chapter a few times?

Not This Long!!!

Please tell your proof reader to speed it up Pressure Cooker!!!

[Sproxie]

Yea its been quite a while....

[PressureCooker]

O.K. so here's the deal. Good news: I did get my story back from my proofer (is that a word?) Bad news: I lost my HD to a power spike... and all my hard earned data.:ack: So I'm rewriting it as I speak, er type.


Trust me when I say "make a backup of your creative works. Don't be a cooker!"

Oh, thought you all might get a kick out of my new plate:
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20019%20(WinCE).jpg

[oneeyemonkeypie]

he speaks!

i sympathize, theres no rush.

and the plate is FUKIN AWESOME!!!

you are a dedicated fan. I tip my hat to you.

[Alura]

O.K. so here's the deal. Good news: I did get my story back from my proofer (is that a word?) Bad news: I lost my HD to a power spike... and all my hard earned data.:ack: So I'm rewriting it as I speak, er type.


Trust me when I say "make a backup of your creative works. Don't be a cooker!"

Oh, thought you all might get a kick out of my new plate:
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20019%20(WinCE).jpg
Well, you've postponed the inventive suicide... for now...:evil:

Anyway, sorry about the hard drive...:( If that happened to me I'd torture my computer until it types it's sorry.:evil: (tries to shear the hard monitor cover and fails miserably... damn computer... bad computer, bad... stabs hard drive repeatedly to no avail...)

Nice plate...:D

[Sproxie]

That is one AWESOME plate! hope u post soon!

[starburn1116]

i sympathize, theres no rush.
.what do you mean there is no rush
ofcourse there is a rush
it's just not as severe as it was oh*looks at watch* seven minutes ago

love the plate:cool:

[raven54]

fudgecrackers:mad:

and was all excited, too...

oh well i might get over it but the faster you type the sooner I will:D

that's a kick ass plate by the way

[Rae]

Love the plate but am desperate for you to update

I wanna know what happens!!!

[Alura]

You should get Starfire painted on the car!http://www.rayneforum.com/images/smiles/14.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:emoticon(':14'))

Now that would be kick ass!http://www.rayneforum.com/images/smiles/22.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:emoticon(':22')) It would go perfectly with the already awsome plate...http://www.rayneforum.com/images/smiles/07.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:emoticon(':07'))

[Sproxie]

how did u get the picture of the plate there hough? i wanted to post a picture in the drawing board and cant figure out how... (its a picture of Raven as a child) :D

[raven54]

woah... that sounds cool! where is it? Is it something on the Net or is it yours?

[Sproxie]

woah... that sounds cool! where is it? Is it something on the Net or is it yours?
i drew it but i cant figure out how to post it...

[raven54]

for here or the gallery? cuz if it's for the gallery yoou're supposed to email it to BirdBoy. and if it's for here i dunno

[Sproxie]

ooo thanx
if anyone wants to see it hough maybe it will be easier if i send it to their
e-mail... b ut anyway ill try to send it to bird boy....... thanx

[Starfire Raven]

Wow! great plate!:D :) :p
Write as soon as you can!!:anime: :rolleyes:
I'm sry about the hard drive thing too:( :sad:
Your stupid hard drive!!:mad:

[Crowgirl]

Damn! Nice plate.


Please, please, please, please, please write more.

Write more or die! :evil: (your choice...)

[Sproxie]

sigh its been SOOOOO long since you've posted! does it take that long to rewrite it? anyway.... i hope you write soon! or ill go insane.... :evil:

[Rae]

This was the first fanfic i read so because of that i've ranked it first
do not force me to make it drop to second or third

UPDATE!!!

Or do i have to get physical?

[Crowgirl]

Please, pleasey, pleasey, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, PLEASE WRITE MORE SOON!

[Unix]

pressurecooker, you rule.basically thats it. your fic is the greatest i have ever read, and its really bad what happened to your hardrive...eh,for you obiously :sweat: ...oh who am i kidding, it sucks for us to! stupid computers. DAMN THEM ALL! *throws various objects/people at different parts of comp.* well, i don't know, technology today, eh :mad:

[Unix]

oh, and i 4got to say...I LOVE YOUR PLATE!!! i sooooo want one like that! ok, so i dont ACTUALLY have a car, but hey, thats just a technicality....:D

[Raven37]

I should get an awesome plate like that!!!!!:D ............Once i'm old enough to drive that is!!!!:sweat: .........Anyway, Write MORE!!!!!!:anime:

[Kregor8]

Ooohkay, the plate is a little overkill. Or, so I though at first. But now that I've looked at it enough, it's pretty damn cool. And if it gets you to post more of this story, go for it. Data problems we all relate to, but I must know what happens. Aside from the sour note about whatsisname on the Justice League's whatsis, yeah. I have to go, but just write more because it rocks!

[Sproxie]

when i get a plate its gonna say either, I5an3 or 8 Raven 3

[Unix]

ok, i know this is off topic and i'm really sorry, but is every single person on this site a great author?!! i've read a lot of fics here, and they're all really, really good! i seriously haven't read a fic here that i haven't throughly enjoyed. anyone else out there who feels as freaked out about the levels of talent found here as i do?
by the way, PC. where the hell are you? have you left us for good? :crying: you do realize that you've left us all alone for WELL over 2 months: last time you posted some fic was on the 20th July, thats like...*trys to calculate, cant do it, has panic attack... wait, whats happening to my brain, i'm in honours, higher level math, this isn't supposed to happen*:( .....well its been a really really long time damn it!!! i do sympathise with the busy schedule, stupid computers and what-have-ya, but we really ne...wait a minute, r u getting some sick kicks out of our pain and misery?!!! evil.EVIL.:evil: :mad: ...

please post soon P.C.:D

[Sproxie]

ok, i know this is off topic and i'm really sorry, but is every single person on this site a great author?!! i've read a lot of fics here, and they're all really, really good! i seriously haven't read a fic here that i haven't throughly enjoyed. anyone else out there who feels as freaked out about the levels of talent found here as i do?
by the way, PC. where the hell are you? have you left us for good? :crying: you do realize that you've left us all alone for WELL over 2 months: last time you posted some fic was on the 20th July, thats like...*trys to calculate, cant do it, has panic attack... wait, whats happening to my brain, i'm in honours, higher level math, this isn't supposed to happen*:( .....well its been a really really long time damn it!!! i do sympathise with the busy schedule, stupid computers and what-have-ya, but we really ne...wait a minute, r u getting some sick kicks out of our pain and misery?!!! evil.EVIL.:evil: :mad: ...

please post soon P.C.:D
nope not me! :sweat:

YEA!!! WHERE ARE U!?!?

[Unix]

tell you what we'll arrange a time that we all just go to the highest point we can find, ie mountain or tall builng, and just sream P.C.'s name non-sop, then he's gotta hear us, right, right? :D

[Sproxie]

hmmmm
thats not a bad idea :D

[Adrastea]

No, not everyone here are great authors, me for example. I'm just here for the ride, I love to read, I'm a big fan of the Titans, I have some story ideas, but no way to write them, cause I'm a horrible story writer. (i know the only way to get better is to practice but....I'm lazy)

[Unix]

oh, good, i'm not alone here.:D . i do write, for work and leisure, and have more ideas than i could shake a stick at, but i'm not sure... anyway; P.C. where the hell are you?!? i know i'm repeating myself here but c'mon, WHERE.ARE.YOU!!!? i should warn you that at this point, one of the only answers that won't result in death for you is that you needed to take a unexpected journey and on your way the plane crashed somewhere over the Pacific, you didn't have any way of making contact with civilization, and you where only recently rescued by a)pirates or b)an illegal fishing boat, either way you need proof or,like i said, you're in big trouble my friend!

*note, there are other ways to escape death, but if you thought the last excuse was bad or extreme, then you dont wanna hear 'em.:sweat:

[Sproxie]

[QUOTE=Sprox 083]
how did u get the picture of the plate there though? i wanted to post a picture in the drawing board and cant figure out how... (its a picture of Raven as a child) :D
woah... that sounds cool! where is it? Is it something on the Net or is it yours?hmmm i think i finaly got it! (the picture)
http://tinypic.com/drvpj <--click there to see it
(it may not be very impressive but i drew it on "paint" with a crapy mouse) :shrug:

[Crowgirl]

Okay, for all you people with ideas that can't write stories (or so you say...).

Why don't you guys pair up or something and write it together? You could PM each other paragraphs then post it on a thread? Just an idea, but I think it's a good one...

[Unix]

ok, first and foremost, sprox, that pic is deadly! did u do that on ur pc? if so take extra points, i couldn't do something like that on paper! major props :D

next on the list, crowgirl's proposition. trust me on this, you really dont want me writing fics, even with help. when i say i write for work, i mean school essays and that, and though one may not think it possible, i'm pretty sure that i've gotten worse over the last few years!:sweat: also, i said i had ideas, never said they were good ideas! *thinks back to age 11, and the massacre of the english language that was "Secret Paradise," and the more recent "My Eccentric Family", shudders at mere memory* yeah, i think i'll pass on the writing, crowgirl, for all our sakes.:sweat: :D

[raven54]

sooooooo...

does anyone know what's keeping P.C.? it's been forever since he's posted anything, anything at all:crying:

[Unix]

unfortunatly, no. well, when yeh think about it that answer should really be as follows: Well, duh, no! Obviously if we did, we'd have dragged him back to the boards kickin' 'n' sreaming! Then, we'd have gotten super glue and ducktape, a motion-censor type detonator bomb and... *notices scared look*...well, lets just stick to the nicer answer. No.:D

[Sproxie]

ok, first and foremost, sprox, that pic is deadly! did u do that on ur pc? is so take extra points, i couldn't do something like that on paper! major props :D
thanks, yea i drew it on the pc

[PressureCooker]

Holy farking poo-poo, Batman! I leave the country for a while and this thread asploded! Shame on all of you, yelling from the tops of hills and constructing glue-bombs... eh, I'd do the same if some bozo wouldn't continue writing his story. So, I guess it's cool and all ;). heh.

Here is a short pictogram thingie of my trip...(whopie-doo-da)


Here is the pool deck of the "Madien of the Seas"
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20047%20(WinCE).jpg

This is where I did most of my relaxing... and drinking.
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20048%20(WinCE).jpg

And more drinking...
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20049%20(WinCE).jpg

Then I went ashore and visited a... yup. a winery.
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20043%20(WinCE).jpg

Thats where I did some more drinking... (I think I left my liver somewhere in Mexico)
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20046%20(WinCE).jpg

After all that drinking I started seeing things. For instance... This monkey in my stateroom.
http://members.tccoa.com/beerbarron/Picture%20054%20(WinCE).jpg


So the moral of this story... Don't drink and sail. You'll see monkeys. Seriously.

But anyways, on my next day off I'll finish the next chapter and post it here... before I get bound and gagged and held at gunpoint to contine this story.:D
In the meantime, visit Starfire5's fic "We always hurt the ones we love". I'm doing a final edit tonight of the next chapter and will post it in a few hours.

Lates.

[oneeyemonkeypie]

PC, you are undoubtedly the man

[rrarbecy]

Damn. I can't see the pics. Damn.
I WANNA SEE THE MONKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!:P

[Sproxie]

looks like u had fun.:D
great idea, POST.

[PressureCooker]

Heh... I missed the hall of fame. Not once, but twice.

As childish as it seems... I'm kinda heartbroken








oh well.

[oneeyemonkeypie]

I know exactly what you mean.

I'm no great author, and don't pretend to be. But I thought my fic would get at least one recommendation.:sad:


Heh, it sure put me back in my place. I guess I should start calling my story...spectacularly average. Or tremendously ordinary.

OK, gotta go to school. peace

[rrarbecy]

I'm sorry!
I had to vote Lord Welshi!
I HAD TO!!!!!!!
(you guys are awesome too though.)

[PressureCooker]

Actually I'm more bummed about the fact that I was out of contact with the rest of the world (went in some pretty rural areas in Centeral America) and I wasn't able to nominate some of MY favorite authors and stories. That list is seriously lacking some key entries.:mad:


Oh well, maybe next time.

[oneeyemonkeypie]

I was pretty sure they did that monthly, or bi-monthly or something.

I'm sure there'll be another one soon.

[Unix]

Yay! P.C's back! P.C's back *does jig* P.C's back!! P.C's back...
*looks down at motion censor glue bomb thingey* Eh, I'll just disarm that now:sweat:. Glad to see you had fun on holiday P.C., oh and i love that monkey:D . But wait a minute... I've got a bone to pick with you; You took that trip , fair enough, but your plane didn't crash, you weren't stranded and then you weren't rescued by pirates or an illegal fishing boat?! possibly both?! *in case your wondering, that would go something like "Argh matey, we're her to steal yer belongings, women and...eh, fish... In an illegal kind of way!!!" * Well, i don't quite know how to take that! *begins re-wiring bomb*

jk, anyway P.C, welcome back and post soon. or else... KA-BLOOM!!!!!

[Raven37]

What kind of monkey is that? Spidermonkey?......Orangutan?.......:D

[Pookey]

What kind of monkey is that?!?!?!? I don't see it? Any way please post, if you don't i will set off a deadly chain reaction around the world!!! :evil: BEWARE OF MY AWSOME POWER!!!!!:evil: j/k but do post soon!!

[starfire0639]

:crying: pc i am new to this ite but i have read your most awosme staries can you please write again or do i have to gravel really i will :ack: oh come on just one more chaper for me pleeeeeeeease!!!!!!!im a newbie cant ya tell:anime:

[starfire0639]

ah ye sand thank you oh so very mmuch star for helpin gme get in:D but yet again pc you have to be the coolest writer hahaha please do write much more:anime:

[Crowgirl]

As much as I love monkeys (I like the spidery ones....:evil: ), I would rather have P.C. post more of his fantastico story here.


Please.....

[raven54]

welcome to the forum, starfire0369. i'm officially one of the insane dudes here... so if i scare ya, don't worry, you're one of many. i hope you enjoy it here!

[Crowgirl]

welcome to the forum, starfire0369. i'm officially one of the insane dudes here... so if i scare ya, don't worry, you're one of many. i hope you enjoy it here!
Yeah, I forgot to welcome you to high society. So...

Welcome to High Society Starfire0369!!

Don't worry Raven54, we all scare each other, but I scare me.

[raven54]

i scare me too. wait... if everybody is scared of everybody AND themselves, does that mean that nobody's scared? kinda like, ya know, multiplying negatives... - x - = + ?? ack! brain stress! BRAIN STRESS!! AAAAAH!!! http://www.ee.ualberta.ca/~pmok/images/nuke.gif

[starfire0639]

i am of much weirdness to lol thank you raven54 it is much happiness you have caused me for your warm welcome-smile:anime:

[starfire0639]

and thank you very much also crowgirl-smile-i do wish also for pcs new add on to his already awsomeness story

[raven54]

ooh! ooh! *bounces around, waving hands* I wanna be the first to teach you something!! here it is:

see that Edit button at the bottom of the post box? you can click there to add stuff on that you forgot to put in your first post. that way, you don't need to double post! ;)

[Sproxie]

welcome starfire0639!
i too am one of the crazy ones, well when i wanna be anyway. :evil:

[rrarbecy]

Um, Drae. Yeah...the pics in your signature send me to MarsFind instead of DeviantArt. Help.

[Sproxie]

yea i need help too, they dont send me ANYWHERE... :shrug:

[raven54]

dammit! i'm trying to figure out if the URL hyperlinking is for ToonZone only, or if they work on other sites. apparently not. i'll go check, though, maybe i did something wrong...

done! wow putting more in is gonna take FOREVER... oh well... inuyasha is HOTT! especially when someone draws him in that style:sweat: i don't know what's up with the <FONT>thingy though. in case anyone wants to know how to do this... click on one of the code thingys to go to the vBcode, then look for the URL code. do the one that has url= in it

[rrarbecy]

The new one works.

[Crowgirl]

I just copied and pasted them to my web address bar...

[oneeyemonkeypie]

Starfire0639, I welcome you to these boards as the rest of us have. I'm sure we will get along famously and be best of friends-but please do one thing: use periods. It just helps me read it on my crappy, low-res flatscreen monitor.

Anyways, yeah.:cool:

[starfire0639]

lol thanks raven i will remeber that i type really fast and i forget to write stuff alot i am a quiry young girl wehn i want to be wehich in my world is all the time lololol:anime:

[starfire0639]

:p is.this.what.you.wanted.me.to.do!!ohk im sorry.im not that annoying.hahaha.but yes thank you all for your warm welcomes and thanks for the advice raven54.i am shore that i will have of much fun in here.:anime:

[starfire0639]

and i will g check out that fic you are advertising.all the fics on this site are totally awsome.even if you havnt written one yet i am shore it would be awsome cus all the fics on this site are shweet:rolleyes: :shrug: well ok hahaha byes

[oneeyemonkeypie]

cool, but I'm not Raven54. :sweat:

[raven54]

ooh! ooh! *bounces around, waving hands* I wanna be the first to teach you something!! here it is:

see that Edit button at the bottom of the post box? you can click there to add stuff on that you forgot to put in your first post. that way, you don't need to double post! ;)
she was talking about this, i'm thinkin. and seriously, starfire0639 tis bad form to double post. try not to, k? it's a good way to get other members and moderators annoyed...:sweat:

[starfire0639]

sorry for that you two i did not mean of any harm.i will try to be more hmmmmm more whats the word.more thinkful hahaha when im typing.:anime:

[starfire0639]

raven that is what i was responding to hahah so not to get you and monkeypie confused:p

[starfire0639]

please do not be angry i am only a newbie:crying: *puppy dog pout*

[starburn1116]

It's been a long time since i've seen A TRIPLE post. remember that edit button. it is your friend.
other things that are your friend:
-grammer
-details
-opinions
-your keyboard
-whatever internet connection you have
-lord welshi
-pc when he get's his next chapter out
-me
-GOOD FICS(which is all of the fics on this page because we are the WORLD'S FINEST!!)

and countless other things that would take me forever to think of. WELCOME!!

[rrarbecy]

It's been a long time since i've seen A TRIPLE post. remember that edit button. it is your friend.
other things that are your friend:
-grammer
-details
-opinions
-your keyboard
-whatever internet connection you have
-lord welshi
-pc when he get's his next chapter out
-me
-GOOD FICS(which is all of the fics on this page because we are the WORLD'S FINEST!!)

and countless other things that would take me forever to think of. WELCOME!!
Glad to hear I'm so far down your list.;)

[Crowgirl]

I wouldn't mind being on your list....:sweat:

[PressureCooker]

o.k. guys, I finally have a day off comming up. I have Monday off of work and I'll finish the chapter and post it.


Meanwhile I'll be hiding from glue bombs and such...:sweat:

[Raven37]

Yay! new chapter! And, Welcome Starfire0639!I like pie....uh, I mean, It's good to have you here and I think you will enjoy it here!!! Personally, I enjoy it a lot here!:anime: And, I know I'm weird, but weird is good!!!:D

[starfire0639]

Goody ,i cannot wait till the next chapter.Seriously!!!I have to read over the last chapter tho so i can remeber what happened its been so long since you posted that i forgot.:D That happens a lot with me.LOLOLOL ok ill stop now:anime: ah yes and ty for the welcome raven37 im having so much fun already hahaha:rolleyes: :shrug: ok im out

[oneeyemonkeypie]

Yeah PC, do it up!!!

I know the feeling of being overworked, don't kill yourself. We'll wait patiently.

[Pookey]

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!! I love it when new people come on!!!1:D I also love it when people post new chapters*hint*cough*hint !!!

[starfire0639]

:anime: thanks for the welcome i am not like many newcomers i have come and i plan on staying :D and i cannot wait till the new chapter go pc-whoop whoop!!!!

[PressureCooker]

Just to let you all know whats going on right now... Had a little family emergency I had to take care of, but I'm back in the saddle. So just gimme a little while longer and I'll have it up. As it is I'm not going to send it to a proofer before I post it so it may be a little rough.




P.S. My level of dedication to my fans... 1 freshly wrapped copy of "Halo 2" sitting on my desk with the promise of a finished chapter before I play it. How you like them apples?:eek: (and yes, it's a pre-order copy):p

[raven54]

now that's dedication. Us before Halo 2?! i feel loved:anime:

[Pookey]

We are soooo loved.
But i have to ask, what is Halo 2???:sad:
I probally sound so stupid asking that:o

[Sproxie]

Just to let you all know whats going on right now... Had a little family emergency I had to take care of, but I'm back in the saddle. So just gimme a little while longer and I'll have it up. As it is I'm not going to send it to a proofer before I post it so it may be a little rough.




P.S. My level of dedication to my fans... 1 freshly wrapped copy of "Halo 2" sitting on my desk with the promise of a finished chapter before I play it. How you like them apples?:eek: (and yes, it's a pre-order copy):pHALO 2!!!!!! i got it at midnight!
HALO 2 ROCKS!!!!!!!
:sweat:
wow, you are finishing your story before Halo 2??? woa.... now THATS some dedication, wait drae already said that.
o well. :shrug:
have i already mentioned how much halo 2 rocks? :evil:

o and pookey, halo 2 is a game for X Box

[Unix]

now i feel loved! *stares guiltily at glue-bomb* damn it, now i really do have to disconnect that *goes off, starts pulling at random wires*..... *BBBOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM* :eek: :crying: owie... well, at least i still feel all special...:sweat:

[Pookey]

Thanks for clearing that up for me! I don't play video games that much! :sweat:
Please post soon!!

[oneeyemonkeypie]

nice. I forgot to preorder a copy, but a friend accidentally got 2 so imma buy one offa him.

[Sproxie]

o and pookey, halo 2 is a game for X BoxPookey

[Pookey]

Thanks!! :sweat: I don't play video games!

PLEASE POST SOON!!!!

[starfire0639]

please write soon pc.i yearn to read your wordy words ounce again!!!!:anime:

[Rae]

Can someone please tell me when PC is going to post again his last chapter was on page 2!!!!!!!

PC if you're reading this can you please reply with a new chapter!

[PressureCooker]

I'm soooo sorry! My life has been quite a blur lately. I've had my grandfather in the hospital, my mother was rear ended in a car accident (and she was driving one of my cars!!!) and I havent had a day off for 3 weeks now. I was supposed to have monday and tuesday off this week, but got screwed out of that again. I'll have thursday (Thanksgiving) and friday off. I swear I'll get this next chapter posted even if it kills me... and it just might:evil:

[Pookey]

I'm sorry, take your time. We can wait if you are too stressed or something.:anime:

[rrarbecy]

I'm soooo sorry! My life has been quite a blur lately. I've had my grandfather in the hospital, my mother was rear ended in a car accident (and she was driving one of my cars!!!) and I havent had a day off for 3 weeks now. I was supposed to have monday and tuesday off this week, but got screwed out of that again. I'll have thursday (Thanksgiving) and friday off. I swear I'll get this next chapter posted even if it kills me... and it just might:evil:
Damn. That sucks. Seriously.

[raven54]

yeesh. No pressure, dude... real life comes first. i'll be patient

[Pookey]

Yeah, life sicks, but yet.... oh, sorry spaced out there for a sec.:sweat: Take your time, we can wait.:anime:

[Adrastea]

UM, please don't kill yourself by getting new stuff out to us, cause then you cant write more for us after that. So, clam down, take some deep breaths. Also, try streching or meditating or just claming down. You always feel better about yourself if you're a little more limber, at least be able to touch your toes, I find it helps anyway.

[Sproxie]

yea, don't rush yourself, we can wait patiently! well most of us.

[starburn1116]

(and she was driving one of my cars!!!)
you have more than one car?!
that is the coolest
*get's dirty looks from sympathetic people who want me to give encouragement*
what?
it is
*more dirty looks*

oh right
i can wait a while

[Pookey]

I hope you will post something PC. We're all worried, or I am at least.:sweat:

[oneeyemonkeypie]

OT, but still, what do you drive other than that thunderbird, PC? (those signature taillights really give it away.)

Something cool, I hope.

[Crowgirl]

I'm waiting.....

For Christmas, I would like another chapter here. Please?

[Pookey]

I would like a new ch. before Christmas, but take your time PC if your still stressed or something. I'll wait.

[PressureCooker]

Crowgirl,

Yes you will have a new chapter before Christmas! The next chapter is called "Missing Time" and it will finally answer some of the questions everyone has about the story. So just gimme some time, I mean, I haven't even played Halo 2 yet!!! *now thats a bummer* I just haven't had the time yet. But you all will have it soon!



OT, but still, what do you drive other than that thunderbird, PC? (those signature taillights really give it away.)

Something cool, I hope./Adam Corolla voice/ How dare you! /end voice/

So, my T-Bird ain't cool, eh? Well here is the list...

1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500
1994 Ford Thunderbird V8
1992 Ford Mustang V8 (convertible) <-not going to be totaled out! Yea!:sweat:
1988 Ford Thunderbird TurboCoupe (dragster)
1968 Ford Mustang (mom was the original owner)
1965 Ford F-100 V8 (big block 390)

ahem, and YES they all run!;)

[Unix]

nice cars!!!!! hey, wanna share 'em?! no? well, thought as much, but hey, it was worth a shot :sweat:. glad to hear from you again P.C. even gladerer (is that even a word?...well, it is now!) to know that we'll get another ch soon. if your under a lot of pressure though, we'll understand. well, understand enouh to not kill you :evil: !

[rrarbecy]

OOOHHH. Can the new chapter be a birthday present for me? It's on Monday. :crying:

[oneeyemonkeypie]

beh...fords...go german!

The mustang I'm not stoked about, they're too common (but the classic one is nice, is it a GT?). But the turbocoupe piqued my interests. By dragster, you don't happen to mean pro-street, do you? 'Cuase that would be amazing.

OK, a challenege has been layed down! I accept!
These are my cars (well, my family's, but I have access to all of them.)

1991 BMW 535i automatic (230 hp)
1990 535i manual (280 hp)
1988 BMW M6 (330 hp)
1982 BMW 528e (my daily driver. 180 hp now, 275 hp after christmas, cause I get to put my turbo in!!!)
1990 ford f150 (hp: it doesn't matter, it's 3 tons)


PLEASE tell me you're a car buff. If you are, go find my post about how much I love my car in cafe toonzone. It details all my feelings for my wonderful automobile.


Oh yeah, great story.

[Sproxie]

woah, now thats alot of cars. :sweat:


So just gimme some time, I mean, I haven't even played Halo 2 yet!!! *now thats a bummer*

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
not yet???!!? i feel EXTREMELY sorry for you. :sad: :evil:

[Pookey]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY rrarbecy!!!:anime: How old are you?

You people have a lot of cars...all I want is a simple car that goes from point A to point B, perferably red or yellow. As soon as I learn to drive better.:sweat:

Can't wait for a post...

[Crowgirl]

Sniffle, I don't have a car, sniffle...

Happy birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Rrarbecy... Happy Birthday to you! (Kazoo sounds and confetti is thrown)

How old are you now? My birthday's not for like, four months.:crying:

Thanks for the present PC, I appreciate it, and I don't think I'm the only one.:anime:

[Pookey]

My b-day won't come till about 10 months and 12 days, i think? I'm not sure. All I know is that it's past.

Is the confetti you threw Crowgirl shinny? Just wondering.

WOOT WOOT!! This fic. rules!!

[Lord Welshi]

Ooooh, cars! cool. My bro used to own a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, 1.8 litre GTI. Damned cool car, altho some evil git drove into the side of it and then my bro had to fix her up. Altho she barely had a dent, the other car tho....(this explains the nickname we gave the Jetta - the "kraut-battlewagon!")

Now tho, i drive a VW golf mark 3, 1.6 litre. It's not the fastest, it's not the flashiest, but i like it, it's a good drive and gets me where i want to go. the 12 cd changer helps as well:D

anyway, can't wait for the next chapter, really looking forward to it.

Lord Welshi

[Pookey]

All this car talk is giving me a headache. I know squat about cars!


please post soon. please?

[T.T.Raven4]

I have a 95 Ferrari. Yellow. I got flames painted on the sides and...*Wakes up and realizes I'm only 13 and am not old enough to drive*

AW MAN!

Dad's got a C5 2004 Vette though.

[starfire0639]

i dont have a car way to young well im only 14 so eh only tweo years awsomne cars pc totally chawsome i do hope that your mother and grandfather trun out alright :D as for your story i think its totally awsome and hurry up and play halo it is totally awsome to!!!!!oh yeah...........HAPPPY BIRTHDAY BECY!!!!!!!!:anime: almost forgot tehe so ok then:rolleyes: :shrug: :sweat: hehehe ill go now........

[Crowgirl]

Sniffle, I have no car, sniffle. Too young....

Ah well, when I'm older, I want a purple buggy with my symbol on the back in silver or gold. It'll be so cool!!!

Hey, I can dream can't I?

[Pookey]

I'm old enough for a car, but i need to learn to drive better. I can't seem to stay in between the yellow lines. he, he oopps!:sweat:

please post soon, please!

[raven54]

i wish i had a car... but i'm only 15, so's i technically can't really drive. Technically *cough*

if i ever DO get a car (which i won't, too expensive), it'll be something like an old Volvo or something. a Volvo wrapped in bubble-wrap and duct tape.

if i could choose, reid's right in saying classic BMW's kick ass!! one of my better guy friends has TWO in his family. or another foriegn-make car...:sweat:

[starfire0639]

my daudy is a mechanic and when a person cant pay to have their car taken out of the shop or pay for the work done to it he keeps the car so i have the choice of a jetta jag or buggy when i get my learners permit:D i just love my daudy!

[Lord Welshi]

did you say you can have a jetta? a JETTA? get the jetta! one of the best cars EVER! well, in my opinion, i just loved that car, especially when my brother was driving. Hah, he could keep pace with all the boy racers in their flashy 'sports' cars. like, one time, on the motorway (highway to americans, i suppose) we got passed by some prat in a flashy car who looked at us and was evil. so my bro just cruised up next to him, waved, and passed him! in a car more than 10 years old!

Aaaanyways, PC, this story is great, but we haven't had a chapter in a while. i know things can get tough, but i hope things turn out fine and u can get a chapter to us soon!

Lord Welshi

[starfire0639]

hehe i shall consider the jetta daudy had hydralics on it so it dances hahaha and its pink with orage strpis on the rim and side its totally chawsome!!!!!!!oh yes and pc I MISS YOU PLEASE COME BACK AND POST SOON!!!!

[Starfire5]

wow this has turned into a chat room. but i dont know how all you people do it you have to keep checking the website. WELL Lets give three cheers for PC!
HIP HIP HOORAY!
HIP HIP HOORAY!
HIP HIP HOORAY!:shrug: thats three right!

He rocks ! after all this he writes a great story and helps me on my story.
HE IS MY IDOL! :anime: :anime: :anime:

[oneeyemonkeypie]

I hate to spam...so I'll get this out of the way first. This story is aweomse, I love it all, please post another chapter.

Now:
I'm going to agree with Lord Welshi on the old car thing. Not jettas, personally I don't really care much for or against em, but when I crush some punk in a new hundai tiburon in my 23 (!!!) year old Bimmer, it just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.



Seriously, this was probably my second favorite fic on the board, maybe first. LW can write, but I don't like the subject matter ( no offense :sweat: ).
UPDATE! Please?

[starfire0639]

this was my first fic i ever read on this site actually i readi it b4 i joined so its kinda like the story that persuaded me to join:D and inspired me to write my own fic just its taking me forevr to write the dang thing*sniffles*the pain from the my broken toe i holding me back hahaha but please do write soon pc we(well i think)all totally miss you and hope that your safe and ok and that your ok whever you are:D

[Pookey]

i hope PC is all right. This fic. is wicked awsome!

[starfire0639]

Pc Where Are You!

[oneeyemonkeypie]

Christmas is drawing neigh, and I distincly remember you stating there would be another chapter before then, hmm?


Les' go PC, we're counting on you!

[starfire0639]

Crowgirl,

Yes you will have a new chapter before Christmas! The next chapter is called "Missing Time" and it will finally answer some of the questions everyone has about the story. So just gimme some time, I mean, I haven't even played Halo 2 yet!!! *now thats a bummer* I just haven't had the time yet. But you all will have it soon!



hmmmm perhaps he is in a ditch somewhere:sweat: or hurt or busy but i am prettty sure that he wouldnt be making us wait on purpose or to tick us off!HOPE YOUR OK OUT WHEREVER YOU ARE PC!!!:anime:

[oneeyemonkeypie]

No way, my acktchung sense would be tingling if he was in danger...
BMW MAN TO THE RESCUE!
*peppy theme music*


oh boy...I'm tired.

I think he's just busy with his job.

[Kregor8]

Hey! I'm getting a car! *weeps silently because mom would only let him get a Honda Accord and not the BMW 2002 he wanted.*
Still, Hondas are nice because there's practically no limit to what you can do with them. I'd rather have a motorcycle, but that wouldn't really be practical since I need the car to get to work and there is currently about an inch of snow on the ground and it's 22 degrees outside.

Oh yeah, that's a BMW 2002, I don't know when it was made. Not a 2002 BMW, which if I was getting, I'd have to be pretty wicked rich and I'd get a freekin' M5. Manual transmission all the way!

7<regor
Ps. Sorry for the spam, PC, but I am counting on reading something new by you pretty soon. Christmas is in 8 or 9 days, depending on how you count it.

[Unix]

dont wanna sound rude or anything, but maybe we should lay off the spam just a lil'. i mean as much as i want the next chapter like everyone else, i also relate to family crisis. if the Mods shut down this thread while P.C. is gone... well, that'd just suck! if P.C is busy over the hol with everything thats happenin, maybe we should just cut him some slack (yep, this is cumin from the girl did some serious property damge tryin to make a glue-bomb to hurry P.C up a lilttle...). so what if wait until P.C gets back before we start postin again?...

btw, sorry if im steppin on anyones toes, i just think its for the best...:sweat:

[starfire0639]

na no biggie unix i wont post till pc comes back id hate it if they shut down the page it would make pc upset so no more posting form me promise:anime:

[PressureCooker]

Now remember... there are still a few days till Christmas. Right now I'm out of the state and will be back on monday. Sitting on my computer is an almost finished chapter for you all. As for the spam and all, I couldn't care less about it. I kinda like reading it :) .

Oh and for all you "German" fans (you know who you are) I have good news. I now own a 73 Super Beetle. I'm afraid only one word can describe it... and that word is "cute". I still need to fiddle with it and get it perfect (ran out of gas on the freeway the other night). But it sure is fun to drive!

Later.

[Unix]

As for the spam and all, I couldn't care less about it. I kinda like reading it :) .
ok, well... i soo stand corrected! :o

gr8 2 hear from ya again P.C. 1 question though: HOW THE HELL CAN YOU AFFORD SO MANY CARS!?! :confused:
glad 2 know we cud get the next ch 4 Xmas. :D cant wait!

[rrarbecy]

HE SPEAKS!!!!!!! I wait in eager anticipation for your next chapter.

[oneeyemonkeypie]

*sits in stunned silence*

YOU CAME BACK! HUG ME!!!

You'll love german cars. even VWs (they're no BMW, but still a solid car ;) )

[Sproxie]

So PressureCooker IS alive!
I'm waiting Eagerly for your next chapter!

[decka]

Yay! Your back! I love you fic! Please post another chapter soon!!

[starfire0639]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!hes back!oh and yay that your not mad bout the spam cus i partly kinda contributed to it:D oh yeah do have a merry christmas!and write more soon!

[Pookey]

he lives! yeah!
can't wait!

[starfire0639]

Now remember... there are still a few days till Christmas. Right now I'm out of the state and will be back on monday. Sitting on my computer is an almost finished chapter for you all.
Later.um has anybody else relised that its after christmas and monday or is it just me?hmmmmm:sad:

[Rae]

um has anybody else relised that its after christmas and monday or is it just me?hmmmmm:sad:

I just noticed that, i hope he posts soon it's been about five months since he updated!

Please Update soon PC!

[Pookey]

please update PC...:crying:

[PressureCooker]

Don't you people realize that I ment Christmas NEXT year?

Nah, just kidding. But seriously... I've been out of the country doing several things in several places. I didn't even get to spend Christmas with my family. I have 2 jobs... a normal 9 to 5 one and one that snatches me up at a moments notice (really, I get like 2 hours notice). So I'm VERY sorry...

VERY SORRY! VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY SORRY!!!

Now I'm back home... (that was almost swept away by a mudslide here in California!) and I can continue my work.

I would like to take a moment to thank my fans (Ha! I actually have fans! Yea!) for giving the positive encouragement to get my ass in gear. Please forgive me and I'll pound out the end of this chapter for ya.

Humbly yours,

The Cooker

P.S. : no p.s.:anime:

[SS4goku]

pressurecooker your chapters are the best i encouarged you to go father, it was beatuiful:crying:

[starfire0639]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah*faints and awakens with hand on head looks over again*what happened*looks and sees pc's post*om fricken god!*faints again *~~~~~3 hours later~~~~~ ack what happened i dreamed that pc had come back !thats so funny so idoiti................*sees post again*it wasnt a dream it wasnt *points to post*pc is back! yay!!!!ok i think im done now phew that wasd a lot of writing and thinking ahs well weelcmoem back pc i bet all of us have missed you and your story and it ok bout your job work is work and ya got to do it no matter what a fic forum can wait:anime: but not anymore!start writing that chapter it be long tiem since iv read new chapter on this story and its so awosme so.....................................write more soon




~yours truly the ash~

[SS4goku]

you should make one about raven falling in love with one of the titans.

[Pookey]

i dont care what you do PC...just as long as you update soon!!!! PLEASE!:anime:

[rrarbecy]

you should make one about raven falling in love with one of the titans.
That would be cool, and since I'm a big BB/Raven Shipper, you can guess who I'd want her to fall in love with.

[Unix]

Now I'm back home... (that was almost swept away by a mudslide here in California!) and I can continue my work.

I would like to take a moment to thank my fans (Ha! I actually have fans! Yea!) for giving the positive encouragement to get my ass in gear. Please forgive me and I'll pound out the end of this chapter for ya
sorry bout ur almost swept away house PC, dat seriously sucks! had some freak weather here too: a tornado! a mini 1, but still, thats a rare occasion in Ireland.

course u got fans! problem is when they tell you to get your ass in gear and you dont, they tend to get pis... annoyed and start re-wiring glue bombs! 'specially those who have no problem with creating random property damage and who's username begins with U! (not pointing out any1 in particular there, i swear) :D
glad 2 hear from you again PC- as always- and cant wait for the next chapter- as always!:D

[rrarbecy]

WAIT! PressureCooker did post. IT WASN'T A MIRAGE!!??? IT'S A MIRACLE!!!!! *faints*

[starfire0639]

im back!and pc is back and............................YAY!

[Crowgirl]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pookey]

yay lots of ppl are back!! but of course.......updates are better!:sweat: jk srry about what happened. i have offically read this story 5 times!! off to do it again!

[PressureCooker]

Wow... Its been a long time hasen't it, old friend. *dusts off keyboard* Don't worry my sweet, I won't ignore you like that anymore *patts the trackball softly* Now where was I... Oh yes, I was going to post the next chapter, right? I've allready started the next chapter and I have two other ones completed but I won't get to that point in the story for another chapter or two. So without further adooooo....

-Black is everything
-Pull me right out of reality
-The emptiness that's me
-Black is everything
-Put me right out of my misery
-Do what you want to me

-Life outside goes on
-The world is crashing inside out
-Gently hacking off the hinges

-Erase the space, erase the memory
-Missing time
-What I don't know will never hurt me
-Missing time
-Cannot forget cannot remember
-Missing time
-This information is forever
-Missing time

-Black is everything
-Got the answer right in front of me
-It's everything I see

-Time ouside moves on
-The world I know is crumbling down
-Bringing to a lost sensation

---MDFMK---


Chapter 5 "Missing Time"

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Cyborg yawned and rubbed the sleep out of his right eye. The sensors mounted in the ceiling caught his movements and the lights in the corridor flickered on. The bleak light washed down onto his metallic body and into his eyes. He shielded them for a minute while he adjusted to the brightness that lit the area. Cyborg yawned again and rose to his feet. He checked his readouts, found them to be satisfactory, and decided to find the other members of his team.



“Awww… isn’t that cute?”



“Why are they green?”



“Should we wake them up?”



“Can’t you entertain yourself for a while?”



“Hey! I’m entertained… but shouldn’t we get going?”



“Hmmm… You may have a point.”



“It looks like she’s waking up…”



Starfire yawned as she snuggled under her makeshift blanket. She had the distinct feeling that someone was watching her and when she opened her eyes it was confirmed. A large toothy grin on a green face just mere inches away from her spoke. “Morning sleepyhead!” said Beast-Boy in a loud voice.

Starfire’s startled reply was never heard as a wave of green energy erupted from her body and shook the station. Smoke swirled around the cafeteria as the ventilation system tried to remove the offending cloud. Beast-Boy and Cyborg looked at each other then looked back toward Starfire pointing their fingers at her and started to howl with laughter. Starfire couldn’t figure out what was so funny and looked to Raven for help. Raven had a slight smirk on her face and told her to look over a bit. She complied and saw Robin sitting next to her… Only Robin was covered from head to foot in black ash and only his blinking eyes were visible.

“Oh Robin, I’m sorry! I just got scared and forgot that I was keeping you warm! Oh Robin I’m so sorry!” She pleaded. Robin began to speak but only coughed out a cloud of smoke. Upon seeing this, the other two boys fell to the floor and were rolling with laughter. Raven handed him some paper towels so he could clean off his face. After a few moments of wiping down his cheeks he got up and spoke. “Don’t worry Star; it was time to get up anyway.” He looked down at his blacked clothes and began to chuckle himself. “Now I know what a microwave burrito feels like…” he laughed. Starfire jumped up and hugged him twirling him around “I’m elated to see you are unhurt!”

Cyborg and Beast-Boy wiped the tears of laughter out of their eyes and got to their feet. Robin tried to dust off his clothes, but gave up in short order. It was hopeless to get the soot off with a paper towel and a bottle of water. “I’m going to get a change of clothes out of the T-Sub and take a quick shower. Get some breakfast team, it’s going to be a long day.” He said as he walked out the door toward the hanger. The other members of the team were way ahead of him. Cyborg and Beast-Boy were digging inside one of the wall mounted freezers and tossing various items onto the counter. Starfire was humming to herself as she perused the selection of fruit juices and wondered why there wasn’t any Garlderfek juice in the refrigerator. Raven was waiting patiently as her teabag slowly turned the cup of hot water into her morning drink. One by one the Titans sat down at a table and began to eat their meal of choice. The boys finished their meals and topped it off with a burping contest. Raven merely rolled her eyes and Starfire giggled as the contestants tried to one up the other.

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Robin stepped through the door to the bridge still drying his hair with a towel draped around his neck. The other Titans had gathered around the main view screen and were looking at a graphic representation of the solar system. Robin continued to dry his hair as he walked up to the others and asked what they were looking for. “Your friend J’Onn has us looking for something” said Cyborg as he gestured to the screen. “Dude! I think I saw something… No, wait. Never mind.” said Beast-Boy as he scratched his head. Robin looked at the screen and said “But what are you looking for?”

“That” Said J’Onn as he rose through the floor and pointed to the upper corner of the screen. The Martian Manhunter’s form became solid and he pushed a few buttons on the control panel and the screen zoomed in on the tiny dot. “Here, just past the Ort Cloud outside the orbit of Pluto” He spoke slowly and very controlled as if he rehearsed the line a thousand times.

“That’s great J’Onn, but that still doesn’t answer my question… What is it?” asked Robin in a slightly irritated tone.

“That’s your ride.” Said J’Onn

The Titans looked at him and said in unison “Our ride?”

The dot on the screen grew larger and then was joined by several others. The dots moved across the solar system with surprising speed and were now just outside the orbit of Earth. Robin walked over to the window and looked out into the blackness trying to see what exactly was approaching the station. A veritable Armada of ships begins to take shape just past the moon but doesn't come out of the shadow of the natural satellite.

His eyes strained to get a better view but the distance is just too great. Cyborg joined Robin over at the window and peers out into the void. “I can’t get a good look at them, can you?” asked Robin. Cyborg flipped open the panel on his forearm and tapped a few commands into it. After a second his eyes went wide and his jaw dropped. “Robin, you’re not going to believe this!” He held his arm over so his friend could get a look. On the Screen was a zoomed image of the largest ship in the fleet and emblazoned on the side of it was the flag of the United States. “It’s one of ours? But how? We don’t have the technology for something like that.” Robin stammered to get his thoughts in order when J’Onn spoke “No you don’t… at least not yet.”

*O.K. so it was a little short, but the next set of chapters will make up for it. And on a not so side note I want to thank all of you who encouraged me to continue this story. If it wasn't for the posts from my fans (wow, thats kinda wierd to think I have fans) I might have abandoned this story upon return to the U.S.

Thanks, you're the best bunch of fans a guy could ever ask for(and I mean that!) !!!:anime:

[Kregor8]

Hey man, this is like a whole new story it's been so long. Great to see you're back and hard at it.

Some nice things going on here - a bit of humor and a bit of...uh...mystery? What's with the ships and all that? I guess we'll have to wait a bit to find out.
I especially liked the toasted Robin scene. The only thing that was confusing was the string of converstation in the beginning with no modifiers to it. I'm not exactly sure who was talking, but I guess it doesn't matter. Anyway, good job and we look forward to more.

7<regor

[rrarbecy]

pffffffaahhhh!! Is it? CAN IT BE!!?? IT IS!!! A NEW CHAPTER!!!

Aaaaaaaanyway, I am completely blown away. Much mystery. MUCH MYSTERY!!! I love the toasted Robin sceen. It was awesome. Just like you.

[Lord Welshi]

A grand return from PRessure Cooker. Welscome back, and congrats on a great chapter! Nice descriptions and interactions etc. It's what we expect from you.

Lord Welshi

[Crowgirl]

Wowzers!!!!

That was fantastic, funny and mysterious, the way I like it. I have no critisms.

YAY!!! YOU'RE BACK!!!! :anime: :anime:

Ciao,
CG

P.S. Kregor, the people talking were Beast Boy and Raven. Cyborg wasn't there, and Robin and Star were sleeping. :D

[Rae]

i must be imagining things, that looked like a new chapter.......it was a new chapter!

I must be dreaming, someone pinch me *Crowgirl walks over and pinches me on the arm says 'happy to help' and walks off again* ouch, but if that hurt it's not a dream.........

Yahoooooooo! Booooooyaaaaaa!

That was awsome and well overdue!

Rae

[Sproxie]

*Stares at screen*

:eek:
Am I hallucinating? Is there really a new chapter? YES!!! :anime:
I loved the new chapter!

Hey man, this is like a whole new story it's been so long. Great to see you're back and hard at it.
Some nice things going on here - a bit of humor and a bit of...uh...mystery? What's with the ships and all that? I guess we'll have to wait a bit to find out.
I especially liked the toasted Robin scene. The only thing that was confusing was the string of converstation in the beginning with no modifiers to it. I'm not exactly sure who was talking, but I guess it doesn't matter. Anyway, good job and we look forward to more.

7<regor I agree with everything he said.

[Adrastea]

YAHOO!!!!!!!!

Need I say more?
Yes. Yes I must. Great chapter, loved it.

[starfire0639]

yay pc it is i cant belive it it really is oh my!a new chapter and awsomeness in its all very great entirity!welcome back glad your safe and write more soon!



ps.it was flawless:anime:

[Pookey]

PC YOUR BAAAAAAAACCCCCKKKKKK!!!! YEEEEAAAHHH!!
I loved the ch, i thought it was perfect!

He looked down at his blacked clothes and began to chuckle himself. “Now I know what a microwave burrito feels like…” he laughed

that was my fav. part!! *rofl

[PressureCooker]

:anime: Heh. You all know how to make a guy feel loved!:anime:

7<regor: The reason I wrote the first bit of dialog like that is to simulate what Starfire was hearing as she woke up. Kinda like you hear talking, but you're not sure who it is sorta thing... I think.:ack:

rrarbecy: Awesome? Me? Nah. Radical maybe... and the mystery will only become deeper as we go along.

Lord Welshi: More like the inevitable return. You guys know I couldn't stay away forever, right? And don't expect too much from me, it could always fall apart in the next chapter (sorry, but I have low self-esteem and all:p )

Crowgirl: Wowzers? You wouldn't be related to a trenchcoat wearing inspector... would you?;) Actually the dialog goes like this:
1.Beast-Boy
2.Cyborg
3.Beast-Boy
4.Raven
5.Beast-Boy
6.Raven
7.Cyborg
Or something like that. Wait... No, it's the other way around... No. Thats right. I think:confused:?

Rae: You are totally right. This is WAY overdue, like my taxes. And the whole "Booooooyaaaaaa" thing, I'm right there with ya! Booooooyaaaaa*passes out on floor*

Sprox 083: It's not nice to stare. Seriously, my mom said if you do that too long, your face will stay that way. It happend to a friend of mine at school. True story, I swear!

starfire0639: Flawless? Bah, you flatter me too much:o, but I like it:anime:! I'm not out of the woods yet. As I type this it's starting to rain again and I have to go to Santa Barbara tomorrow. If you saw the news about the mud slides here in California, there was a little town called "La Conchita" that got wiped clean and closed down the connecting road from L.A. to S.B. , and I have to pass that tomorrow. (wish me luck!):eek:

Adrastea: Glad you loved it. I hope the next ones are loveable too! :D

Pookey: Burrito humor is way under used. Also taquito humor is never seen these days. I miss my taquito laughs:gir:. *Zim fan*


Oh, and everybody...

Yes. I'm back, baby. I'm back:evil:

[Rae]

Oh, and everybody...

Yes. I'm back, baby. I'm back:evil:

Glad to hear it!

Rae

[PressureCooker]

Woo Hoo!

Another Hall of fame and I didn't get nominated! Sweet. It's offical, a real three-peat.

Sigh, oh well.:sad:

[Kregor8]

Dude, between HoF II and HoF III, you weren't even around! Ya gots to keep on top if you want rewards! :D

You going to give us another chapter or what?

7<regor

[Sproxie]

*gasp* :eek:
Your not!?! Im sorry, you deserve it. But I guess Kregor is also right, you were barely around. :shrug:

[PressureCooker]

This story is dead. I will not post any more chapters.

It stinks, dosen't flow, and just bothers me to no end.:mad:
And I can tell that no one else likes it either (say what you want, but I know the truth). So bid adiu to this pile of poo.


The Cooker

[Kregor8]

That is an example of attitude. You'd better bring up something new to replace it. Or just sulk...but that would be stupid.

7<regor

[EternalShadow]

Holy Crap! Am I actually taking the time to post? I thought I'd never do that! Anyway, PC is entitled to his opinions. If he wants to kill the story, so be it.

Spoiler (Well, no not really (but yeah, kinda (even though it doesn't (no seriously) reveal anything pertaining to the story) might get hopes up) a spoiler) Notice *confusing, isn't it :confused: *

But just to tell those of you brave enough to read this, back when I wrote my first fic, using the ending of this one as a ""springboard" to introduce my fic, PC and I made a short exchange of PM's on the storylines of our tales. From the first (actually second) PM, I came to learn that PC's story would evolve into a tale for the ages. A monumental epic!

I implore you! PC! Don't give up! If there is only one person (Heaven Forbid. *cough*Kregor*cough*) who still believes in you, don't give in to the mind numbing demons that tell you to stop!

Don't let this be the end of "The End of Tomorrow."

[Crowgirl]

Would you like to know an interesting fact PC?

When I first found this place, I read three stories off the bat. They each belonged to seperate authors, who have, in their own way, inspired me to write on this forum. Do you want to know who those authors are?

EternalShadow, Lord Welshi, and guess who? You.

If you want to quit and no longer inspre other newbies, fine. :mad: Use a sword and slice and dice this, much to our despair. Honestly, the problem isn't the story, it's the fact that you've just been gone awhile, and things have changed. There are more Titans stories now, and yours is one of many. THis is not dead, you just need to water it with a new chapter every now and then.

Giving up on this story is like quitting when you're almost there. Sometimes I don't feel like writing at all, but I do anyway. You should at least finish this. For the people (Right now, EternalShadow, Kregor, and I) you call fans, please finish.

Please.

[rrarbecy]

*picks wax out of ear* I'm sorry, did I hear you right? *reads post again* I DID!!!! *promptly drops dead on the spot*

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

*white ghost flutters down* Woah...that was weird... Anyway, WHY DO YOU THINK NOBODY LIKED IT!!!??? Is it because I didn't review that last chapter? Oh, wait. I did. THEN WHAT IS THE REASON!!!!

I'd say the story is considerably more than poo. Maybe you think we don't like it because we haven't been commenting. If so, the reason is that the chapter before the last one was on page 5. I don't know what the answer is, but this is my third favorite story on the forum. So I'd prefer if you finished it.

[Rae]

You can't end this story!

You just can't!:crying:

Rae

[starfire0639]

y?
i think outloud and i wonder why pc?
your story is awsome and with all thwe other things i have to look foward to in my day ,its coming on and hoping that you wrote a new chapter
as a newbie myself and a writer i look up to your writing skills
in that i see what i could do how great my writing could actually be its sad that within the words of your story you actualy think that its bad....and it holds to the truth of my thoughts to think that a great aother as yourself could just step down and quit
its horrible to think that the creative mind that we look foward to for a great time of reading this story...will end
its horrible to think that the self asteen of you is so low as you to think that your writing is as you say *poo*
dude i have seen poo b4 and your is like so totally not!
your writing is awsome and i hold it to no standard for there isnt one to match it
now for whatever reason it is that you think that this fic is horrid get it away from yo9ur headf and think of something else!
so what?you didnt win the award thingy?guess what!i didnt even get on the list to be like chosen or anything!!!!
does that mean i should stop writing?no!
does it mean i should hurdle myself with bad thoughts about how amazingly horrible my fic is?no!
because in my heart i belive that my work holds something close to me holds the words that i thought up the things that i thought and wrote and posted
the reason i write is becuase the things that i thinkl and type are the things that i wonder and bring up in my heart
im a writer and so are you
now if theres anything that you should be thinking about it should just be this+

why did you start writing in the first place?

[rrarbecy]

*brushes tear out of eye*That was beautiful Ash. *brushes tear from other eye*Beautiful. *begins sobbing hysterically*

[Sproxie]

This story is dead. I will not post any more chapters.

It stinks, dosen't flow, and just bothers me to no end.:mad:
And I can tell that no one else likes it either (say what you want, but I know the truth). So bid adiu to this pile of poo.


The Cooker*starts screaming* No! PC, this is one of my favorite stories. You can NOT end it! Please? :crying: *rereads PC's post and starts screaming again*

[Vivace]

This story is dead. I will not post any more chapters.

It stinks, dosen't flow, and just bothers me to no end.:mad:
And I can tell that no one else likes it either (say what you want, but I know the truth). So bid adiu to this pile of poo.


The Cooker
YOU LIE!!!! You are just trying to keep us off guard. Sure every story has the pet-peves you just need to get over yours. Why don't you just fricken' post and prove that I was right or I'll have to do something involving exotic fruits and newscasters.

When you say "Say what you want, but I know the truth" It obvisuoly proves that you are either lying to us or to yourself. When people say they like something they don't mean "I hope he gets that I hate him and ends this stupid thing" what they mean is "I like this fricken' story."

We like it. We love it.

And for the love of all that is semi-edible, We want some more of it!

[starfire0639]

aww thankies becy and i wasnt trying to be touching or anything what i said is from the heart and its what i truly belive pc if you reaslly are still checking on the site and seeing what were saying please take it into concept please!we reallly do adore your story i think i would know that noi matter what the peoiple on here speak the truth so if they say that your fic fricken rocks then guess what!it does!

[Pookey]

No, you cant stop it!! this is one of my fav fics!!! im too much in shock to say anything...

[ShadowOfAGhost]

What if I were to say that I were currently reading this fic and have thoght very highly of what I have read so far. What then? Will you deny another loyal fan the ending to this story? If you decide to end this story after all, so be it, But if you do, we will all haunt your nightmares.

[Vivace]

What if I were to say that I were currently reading this fic and have thoght very highly of what I have read so far. What then? Will you deny another loyal fan the ending to this story? If you decide to end this story after all, so be it, But if you do, we will all haunt your nightmares.
It's true, I'll find a way to make a dream entering machine so I can annoy you unitl you continue it! You must!!!! please

Pretty please.

[Starfire5]

Maybe its just my opinion....

But you guys are pressuring PC to write more...and its not really enjoyable to write if you dont like what your writing.

Maybe he will start a new fic and it will be ten times better than this one (im not saying this one was bad cause i was dissapointed when he said he wasnt going to write anymore too)

This story was and is still great. No words can change that. But its his choice to stop writing this fic and i guess thats what he really wants to do. But whatever he does i support him.

Mya

PS....i really dont think this is just MY opinion.. but im just speaking out for a friend

[PressureCooker]

Maybe he will start a new fic and it will be ten times better than this one (im not saying this one was bad cause i was dissapointed when he said he wasnt going to write anymore too)Well now... Mya has a very good point there. She was dissapointed that I decided to axe my fic. We had a little IM chat about it and she was quite objective to my decision. She had stated it was sad to lose this story but she also applauded my choice to kill off a story before it became abismal. Lots of smilies were exchanged :sad::(:crying::shrug::eek: and what not. But on a more important note; she asked me for some input on her story. I only added one line... but she was quite taken by it.

So I came to the conclusion (after a few days of pondering) that to burn this story now would be one of the most selfish acts I would have commited in recent memory. Please understand this: I am in no way happy with this story right now (and I haven't been for several chapters) and I'm not sure I will continue it after the next chapter. I'm not writing this for myself, I'm writing it for you... all of you. So I will give it the ol' college try and hammer out another chapter. If I'm happy with the way it turns out... *shrug* I'm sure I could dig up my hard copies of the succeding chapters and polish them up.

The Cooker

[starfire0639]

Im sorry PC...I should of understood the concept that if you were upset with your story then it would be your decision.And Star you are right about what you said.Basically PC I want to say,is that I want you to do what makes you happy:) -huggles-

[JAG]

Finally!! Another chapter!!!! (much applause, fireworks, loud music, cheering....riots break out.....police show up......technical dificulties, please stand by....):D

[Crowgirl]

Yay!!!! :anime: :D :anime:

PC, I too am sorry. :sad:

[Pookey]

I am very srry PC but am very glad your back to writing this! and Ash...wow....anyway -clears throat- YEAH!!! -runs and hugs PC tight- thankyouthankyouthankyou for giving this another chance!!!

[PressureCooker]

Ok, First off... Everybody stop saying "Sorry" damnit!



No one is sorrier than me. I must admit I almost lost my way. I did realize that ending this fic would be a horrible thing to do to you, the readers. I'm glad that everyone who cared spoke up and defended this fic even when the writer himself was ready to throw in the towel (or more accurately, already thrown it in).

Special thank yous go out to everyone that posted what they thought of this decision. The emotions brought about from your posts ranged from anger (Kregor8), the wisely defensive (Starfire5) to the genuinely heartbreaking (starfire0639).



Thanks again to you all. I am truly indebted to you. I can only hope to pay you back with an outstanding story that we all can be proud of. And for those of you that hugged me… I don’t do hugs.



*turns off monitor so no one can see then quickly hugs Ash and Jyssica*



Absolutely no hugs. Period.

[JAG]

I'm sure we'll all be proud of this story.:) Any idea when we can expect the next presumably great chapter? I'm not trying to rush you or anything, just curious.

[starfire0639]

to the genuinely heartbreaking (starfire0639). ...Is that a good thing?:p




*turns off monitor so no one can see then quickly hugs Ash and Jyssica*



Absolutely no hugs. Period.
Yay!Jys look somebody actually hugs back!-huggles-thats so sweet and now I'm just being obnoxious.......But yall should be used to it by now so ne ne.:sweat: Ya ok I'm gonna hurry up with my sentemental paragraph just give me a sec!-brushes her collar and smiles bowing-Pc its good to have you back bud.It wouldn't be the same,not just cus of your story being unfinished,but also not being able to see you on the forum every once in a while.We'd miss you!And in actuality we did miss you.But now your back and we don't miss you and if you ever leave again we will and.........This is going nowhere so let me cut it short.Welcome back PC!!!





ash

[Rae]

yey! *does a happy dance* err...i don't dance.....*rewinds time and jumps up and down instead*

Glad to see you're back and i look forward to more!

Rae

[Pookey]

-walks over and looks over at what Ash wrote- Hey! i was gonna say that...oh wells -shrugs- Welcome Back PC!

Thanks again to you all. I am truly indebted to you. I can only hope to pay you back with an outstanding story that we all can be proud of. And for those of you that hugged me… I don’t do hugs.

*turns off monitor so no one can see then quickly hugs Ash and Jyssica*


Absolutely no hugs. Period.no hugs huh?:p jk oh i HAD to point this out...just b/c im weird and obseverant like that...haha you spelled my name right! sweet! mercie boucoup!! (i think thats how its spelled? shesh i take French and i dont even know if i spell that rigth, im pathetic)

peace, Jyss

[PressureCooker]

Well the next chapter is finished but I won't be posting it just yet... I feel it's just to convienent that I finished it right as the next HoF is announced. To me that would look like I'm just trying too hard.:shrug:

So stay tuned, I'll post after the nominations (not the actual vote... that would take way too long)

[Lord Welshi]

Whoah.

I'm gone for a short time, and all hell breaks loose. Well, now it's fixed, so thankfully i don't have to say or do anything. Yay. But I'm going to say my bit any, to honour such an awesome writer.

PC, you know i love your work. You were the sole reason i started writing for this site, it's true. Without your top quality writing, i probably wouldn't have bothered posting here. Ever. And in turn we wouldn't have Welshi's Mate, since i introduced him to the site, and in turn to that we wouldn't have even half of the talented writers we have on here today.

The reason that a large proportion of the Titans based writers here have posted their works are due in large part your works. The sheer quality has inspired so many, given them something to aim towards, and, importantly, something to entertain themselves.

I must apologise for not posting on your story (and others for that matter) for so long, but lately i have been finding myself short on time. Uni has once again started, i have exams coming up (cries) and other personal reasons. But your work is still amazing, and deserves attention. Even if i don't post for a while, never think it is because i don't like your writing, it's usually just my inability to spend five minutes checking this site and bothering to read anything.

Welcome back, PC, I hope you continue writing far into the future.

Lord Welshi