Somewhere I Belong: A Teen Titans Story

~Eleanor May Carter's POV~

It was a beautiful, and fun night at the fair. Starfire, Robin and I were on the Ferris-wheel, watching the fireworks, while Beast Boy, Cyborg and Raven were playing games and winning prizes.

Starfire was awestruck by the fireworks, "Beautiful. Tell me again what they are called."

"Fireworks." Robin answered. More firework brightened the sky, creating colorful displays in the sky.

"On my home planet, such explosions mean the Gordanians were attacking." Starfire sulked, then asked Robin, "You are certain Earth is not under attack?"

"Positive." Robin assured with a smile, then he offered, "Cotton candy?"

"Last time I ate a ball of cotton, it was white. And it did not taste very-" "This is different." Robin cut Starfire off.

He took a piece and threw it into his mouth. I did the same.

Uncertain, Starfire followed us. She smiled in delight, then squeaked in surprise, "It vanished."

"Yeah. It'll do that." Robin laughed.

Starfire sighed, "When I came to this planet, I did not think I would fit in. Earth was full of strange things. But, now I see that-" Starfire was cut off by the coming of the great finale of the fireworks display.

"Here comes the finale! Yes!" Robin exclaimed in excitement.

The finale was a gather of many fireworks, creating beautiful displays.

"Whoohooo! Amazing!" Robin exclaimed.

"Earth is full of amazing things too." Starfire smiled, looking at Robin.

"Best planet I've ever been to." Robin smile back. Suddenly, a robot probe swooped in and took Starfire.

"Starfire!" Robin and I yelled in unison.

Robin looked at me, "We need to get the others."

I nodded my head and took hold of his hand, "I know just where they are."

So, I teleported us to the others. As we appeared, there was no time for laughs, since Raven was holding a giant chicken plush.

"Titans, trouble." Robin told the others.

"Where's Starfire?" Cyborg asked.

"That's the trouble." Robin answered quickly.

We ran to the end of the bay. Starfire tried to fight back, but her attempts didn't make a dent. Starfire zoomed past us, closely followed by the probe.

"Who's her new best friend?" Beast Boy asked.

"Don't know. But I can't wait to meet him." Robin answered, getting ready to fight.

Starfire flew around the Ferris-wheel, then back to us. She stopped behind us, as we took care of the probe. Beast Boy morphed into his crocodile form, and tried to snap its tentacles, but missed.

Raven, using her telekinesis, threw the nearest hot dog stand at the probe, but didn't leave a dent. I attempted to bind the probe with a magical binding circle, but no avail. Cyborg grabbed the probe's tentacles and tried to pull back. It seemed to be working.

"Don't know what you did to make this thing mad, Star. But it couldn't hurt to apologize." Cyborg said with strain in his voice.

"I am sorry?" Starfire said in confusion, not sure what she did.

The probe got free from Cyborg's grip and charged for Starfire. Robin got his bo-staff out and whacked the probe head-on, combined with a powerful force of air I created. The probe fell back, and into the water.

Robin retracted his staff and Beast Boy looked over the railing, "So, did we just win?"

Right on cue, the probe popped out from underneath us. It rose to the air and charged at Robin. Robin jumped on to it.

"Don't see an off switch. Guess I'll have to make one." Robin punched into the main systems and pulled out a couple of wires.

I appeared behind him, then teleported him back to the group, as the probe flew into the sky and exploded with the fireworks.

"Whatever that thing was, it can't hurt you now." Robin assured Starfire.

"But, why did it wish to hurt me at all?" Starfire asked, unsure of what happened.

"We will find out. Don't worry." I reassured her.

*Later, back in Titans Tower...*

We returned to the tower, still trying to figure out why the probe attacked Starfire. We entered the main living room.

"Come friends. I shall thank you, for my rescue, by reciting the poem of gratitude. All 6000 verses." Starfire smiled with happiness and glee.

We looked ahead of her, completely shocked and confused.

"I see you haven't changed a bit." Ahead of us, was a tall, young lady with long black hair, purple eyes, and was wearing an outfit similar to Starfire's, when we first met. Come to think of it, she looked more like an evil version of Starfire. Her aura screamed galactic criminal in my head, making me glare at her.

I recognized the aura and that long black hair anywhere. Blackfire. Starfire's older sister, and an intergalactic criminal.

"When we were little, I was always rescuing Starfire." She answered with a smile.

Starfire screamed in cheer, as she hugged Blackfire.

"Sister!" She smiled.

Blackfire smiled back and showed Starfire a large, emerald green gem on a thick, brown thread, "Got you a present."

Starfire was in awe, "A Centauri Moon Diamond? But, where did you get-"

"On the Centauri Moons, of course." Blackfire answered, placing the necklace around Starfire's neck, "Oh look. It matches your eyes."

This made me narrow my eyes a little. Aren't Centauri Moon Diamonds protected by the Centauri police?

Starfire's smile grew bigger, "You must meet my friends." Starfire dragged her older sister towards us.

"I wish to introduce my big sister." Starfire began, but Blackfire stepped forward, "Blackfire. And since Star told me all about the Titans on her transmissions, let me guess."

Blackfire pointed to Cyborg, "Cyborg."

Cyborg smiled and reached out his hand, "Pleased to meet you, little lady." Blackfire shook Cyborg's hand, accidentally crushing it.

Cyborg looked at his hand, "Little lady, big handshake." Then grinned, "Well alright."

Blackfire went to Raven next, "Raven. I like that gemstone on your ajna chakra."

Raven smiled slightly, "You know about chakras?"

"I got way into meditation, on Altana Prime." Then, Blackfire turned to Beast Boy, "Beast Boy, what's up?"

"Nothing, but the ceiling baby." Beast Boy joked.

Blackfire giggled, "Good one."

"See? She thinks I'm funny." Beast Boy whispered to Raven.

"Statistically, I suppose someone has to." Raven whispered back.

Then, Blackfire looked at me and frowned, "Hmm... What's a kid like you doing here? Shouldn't you be at home with your mom and dad?"

I stared at her and said nothing. I might be the youngest of the group, but don't treat me like a child! Lastly, Blackfire turned to Robin.

"And you must be Robin." Blackfire examined Robin's cape, "I am loving this cape. It is positively luscious."

Robin smiled, "Thanks. It's a high density, polymerized titanium. 10 times stronger than steel."

"Fascinating." Blackfire commented, as she looked at Robin's face.

She noticed his mask, "And this mask makes you look very mysterious."

"So, beloved sister, what brings you to Earth?" Starfire asked. My eyes narrowed more, when Blackfire walked over to the couch.

"I was in the quadrant. I thought I'd see if Earthlings like to party." Blackfire explained, jumping onto the couch, "Besides, I needed a rest. Nearly got sucked into a black hole, on the way here." She finished.

Everyone looked at each other, then the boys joined Blackfire, wanting to hear the story. I knew she had another reason, I just have to wait for everyone else to find out.

"Okay. I'm cruising through the Draconis Nebular, and-" Blackfire started her story, until Starfire spoke up, "Sister, that nebular is full of black holes. You know travel there is forbidden."

Everything went quiet for a second.

"Most fun things in life are. Now, be a sweetie and bring me one of those 'sodas' I've been hearing so much about." Blackfire said, then returned to her story, "So anyway, I'm zooming over an event horizon, approaching light speed, when all of a sudden..."

Starfire went to the fridge and got a soda can. She brought it to Blackfire and flew off. I frowned and narrowed my eyes at the black-haired Tamaranean girl.

A yawn caught me by surprise. It was time to head home and hit the hay.

I quietly made my way back home, to my bedroom in Titans Tower. It was too late to head home and crash. Once in my bedroom, I put up my 'do not disturb' sign, and went to my bookshelf. I searched my books, looking at the galactic laws. As I reached a certain chapter, my eyes widen in awe and shock.

I gasped in slight shock, walking to my bed, continuing to read the chapter, "No way..."

*The Next Morning...*

I was woken up by a knock on my door. I must've fell asleep while reading. I got up, folded the corner of the page, put the book back in the shelf and answered the door. It was Starfire.

"I am sorry, if I am disturbing you. But, is my sister with you?" She asked me.

"No. She's not." I answered.

"Oh. Could you help me locate her? I seek her companionship." Starfire asked me politely.

I closed my eyes and sighed, "She's with Robin. Be very careful around her, Starfire."

"Thank you, Friend Eleanor." Starfire said with a bow, then she left.

"There is something going on. I don't like it." I whispered, as I closed the door and returned to my books.

*Later That Evening...*

As I got to the third book of the galactic laws, it was nightfall, I got another knock on my door. I opened the door and saw it was the group.

"Sorry to disturb you, Eleanor. But, would you like to come to the party with us?" Robin apologized, then asked.

I had to admit, I needed the fresh air. But, I needed to research on what Blackfire was mentioning in her story. Centauri Moon Diamonds. The Centauri police. Even the Draconis Nebular.

I put on a fake smile, "Sure."

I left my room and followed everyone out of Titans Tower. I noticed Starfire looked very upset. I narrowed my eyes and teleported in front of Blackfire. I noticed that she was wearing one of Starfire's outfits.

"May I speak to you for moment, Blackfire? Alone?" I asked.

She smiled, "Sure." I took her to a quiet corridor.

"I know what you're doing. I warn you to not make her do something she will regret. Or not even your silver tongue or starbolts can save you." I warned Blackfire, feeling my aura flaring in anger, making the walls go black and watched her with glowing red eyes.

Blackfire backed away in fear, but she nodded in agreement.

*Later, at the Warehouse Party...*

We arrived at the warehouse. The music was loud and the lights were flashing to the beats.

"Step aside, Earthlings. The queen of the galaxy has arrived." Blackfire shouted, as she started to dance to the beat.

I stayed at the back, trying to stay away from people and the loud music. I'm not a big fan of loud noises nor crowds. Everyone, except Starfire and Raven were dancing. Raven walked off with a goth boy, to go and talk.

A couple of boys walked to Starfire, "Hey, hot alien girl. You're digging the scene?"

Starfire smiled, unsure what to say, "I did not know we were meant to bring shovels."

The crowd around her laughed at her words. Embarrassed and humiliated, Starfire flew through the top window and sat on the roof. Robin followed, taking the stairs.

Blackfire walked up to me, wearing a pink wig, "Sweetie, has you seen Robin? I want to show him this cool wig."

I stared at her, "He's with Starfire. On the roof." Then I growled, "And don't call me 'Sweetie'..."

Blackfire smiled and ruffled my hair, "Thanks. You're a dear."

Then, she flew to the roof. I quietly growled and straightened my long, midnight blue hair again. The music changed tunes and I continued to stay out of the crowd, until I saw Starfire fighting another probe.

Two more probes appeared and attacked Beast Boy and Cyborg. Raven and I jumped into action. Raven used her telekinesis, and threw a couple of creates at one of the probes, making it drop Beast Boy. The third probe, that was attacking Starfire, dove through the roof and hit a large create. The probe and Starfire popped out of the create. Starfire attacked the probe, causing it to fall on to Beast Boy, but he dodged the impact.

Cyborg and Beast Boy attacked the probes, but the probes cornered Starfire. Starfire tried to fly away from them, I used my psychokinesis to freeze the probes in place and Cyborg grabbed one and caught their attention. He was able to knock two away from Starfire, but the third threw him into a wall, doing a full spin. The probes returned their attention to Starfire.

Again, Starfire tried to attack, but it missed, and the probes attacked Starfire, throwing her into a dumpster. A probe picked up the dumpster and began to fly away. Robin threw his Bird-a-rang at the probe, slicing two of its tentacles and dropped Starfire.

"Teen Titans! Go!" Robin and Cyborg yelled in unison.

On cue, Blackfire joined the fight. The probes charged towards her, Blackfire fired lasers from her eyes and hit each, causing them to explode.

"Oh yeah! Good times!" Cyborg said.

"Nice shooting, Tex." Beast Boy commented.

"Very nice." Raven congratulated.

"How do you know where to hit them?" Robin asked.

"Lucky guess." Blackfire answered quickly. I narrowed my eyes at Blackfire.

"We could use luck like that. Maybe you oughta join the team." Cyborg said.

"Me? A Teen Titan?" Blackfire asked, acting very surprised.

Starfire got out of the dumpster, completely shocked. I got Starfire out of the dumpster. She looked very upset.

*Later, in Titans Tower...*

We returned to the tower, and Starfire got cleaned up. I was on my way to retire for the day, until I saw her heading to the roof, with her backpack. Her aura was blue with sadness and neglect.

Worried, I teleported to Robin, who was in the living room, reading a comic book. "Robin, we have a problem." I told him, as I reappeared.

"What's wrong?" He asked me, standing up from the couch.

"It's Starfire. I think she's leaving." I answered sadly.

"We need to stop her!" Robin told me, placing his hand on my shoulder, "Teleport us to her."

I nodded, I was able to track Starfire's aura on top of the roof. I teleported myself and Robin to her location. Starfire was already in the air as we appeared.

"Are you just leaving without saying goodbye?" Robin asked.

Starfire saw us and she landing in front us, and dropped her backpack.

"Robin. Friend Ellie. I-" Starfire was cut off by the sight of an alien cruiser.

Robin and I got prepared to fight back. The creature at the front shot a tentacle at Robin and myself, causing us to fall back.

He caught Starfire and retracted her to the ship. Robin and I ran after her, but we couldn't reach her. I grabbed Robin's wrist and teleported us to the bottom of the ship.

"Prepare to leave Earth orbit. We have the Tamaranean girl." Said one of the creatures. It had a soft male voice.

"Once we return to Centauri, you will pay for what you've done." Said the second. It had a deeper voice than the first.

"Nobody is taking her away." Robin whispered under his breath with determination in his eyes. He jumped to the top of the ship, whilst I teleported in front of the creatures.

"Our friend stays here!" Robin told the creatures.

The front creature charged at Robin, but he dodged easily. The creature shot lasers at Robin, but missed again. It went in for another attack, but Robin ducked and punched the creature's right elbow. The creature shot its tentacle at Robin, but the weapon attacked Robin's cape, bounced off and attacked the left engine.

"No!" yelled the creature at the controls.

The ship began to lose control and began to fall. I put my hands on the ship. My psychokinetic energy enveloped the ship and I moved my hands up, trying to steer its nose up for a proper landing.

"I can not control it." The creature alarmed.

Robin released Starfire and unbound her. Starfire and Robin jumped off the ship as its nose hit the ground. I teleported off the ship, as it landed up-side down. Starfire and Robin landed beside me.

"Ooops." I said, scratching the back of my head.

"Star! Robin!" We heard Beast Boy call, as the others arrived. I noticed Blackfire wasn't with us. My blood boiled into inferno, but I kept myself composed.

"You guys okay?" Cyborg asked. We turned to see the creatures getting up.

"Titans, get ready." Robin ordered as we got ready to fight. The creatures came towards us. I stood in front of Starfire, protecting her.

"In the name of the Grand Centauri Empire, you are all under arrest." The one with the deep voice told us, showing a intergalactic police badge to us. I lowered my stance.

"You can't be the good guys. We're the good guys." Beast Boy explained.

"And we are Centauri Police." The deep voice answered.

"The Tamaranean girl is a lair and a thief. She's committed high crimes throughout the entire Centauri System." The soft voiced one explained, pointing to Starfire.

"I have never been to the Centauri Moons." Starfire explained.

Robin took Starfire's necklace and examined it, "But, I know someone who has."

"Centauri Moon Diamonds are protected by the Centauri Police, Star..." I explained.

Starfire gasped as realization hit her.

Robin gave the necklace back to the police, "You've been chasing the wrong girl." He turned to the others and asked, "Where's Blackfire?"

Beast Boy pointed to the sky. Blackfire was fleeing the scene. My energy flared in anger. She hurt Starfire, her own sister, deceived the others, and ignored my warning. She's gone way too far.

"Don't worry, Star. She won't get away with this." Robin assured.

"I warned her!" I growled, as my anger blazed into pure rage.

"No, she will not!" Starfire growled in anger, with her eyes glowing neon. Starfire and I flew to the skies, meeting Blackfire.

"Hello sister." Starfire greeted, folding her arms.

"Aw, you're mad. I know. I should've told you I was leaving, but you know how I hate goodbyes and-" "You are a criminal and you were going to let me take your place in jail." Starfire cut Blackfire off.

"Oh. Well, yeah." Blackfire admitted.

"You will give back what you have stolen, and turn yourself over to the police!" Starfire told Blackfire.

"And what will you do, if I don't?" Blackfire threatened.

Her eyes glowed a pink and she threw a starbolt at Starfire, knocking her down a little. That made something in my mind snap.

"I always was the better fighter." Blackfire gloated.

"I warned you, Blackfire. Now, you shall pay for your crimes, and for what you've done!" I shouted as black and indigo energy engulfed my body. Tendrils sprout from my back and reached out toward Blackfire.

Blackfire attacked the tendrils with her starbolts and lasers from her eyes, but she either missed or the tendrils absorbed the energy, making them stronger. The tendrils wrapped themselves around Blackfire's throat, arms, legs, abdomen, wrists and ankles and began draining of her life-force.

Blackfire tried to scream, but the tendril around her throat coiled tighter. A wicked smile grew on my face. I was enjoying watching her suffer for what she's done to my friends and family.

Starfire regained herself and looked at Blackfire. She gasped and shouted, "Friend Eleanor, stop! Your killing my sister!"

I gasped and snapped out of my episode. I backed away from Blackfire and the tendrils let her go. Blackfire regained herself and glared at me, ready to shoot me down with a starbolt, but a tentacle stopped her.

It was the police, "Blackfire of Tamaran, you are under arrest."

Blackfire was dragged towards the ship. My powers faded and my anger calmed, as I used my psychokinesis to stay afloat.

"Farewell Sister. Although you did betray and attacked me, it was still very nice to see you." Starfire lightly smiled, waving to Blackfire.

"Next time, it won't be so nice. I will get out of jail, little sister. And I will get even!" Blackfire threatened Starfire.

I started feel very dizzy. I lost consciousness and fell from the sky.

Starfire's POV.

I saw Friend Eleanor falling towards me, so I caught her. I flew to the ground, meeting my other friends. All of them asked me if I was unharmed.

"I am unharmed. Thanks to Friend Eleanor." I answered, as Cyborg took Eleanor from my arms.

"What happened to her?" Beast Boy asked.

"She got very angry at my Sister, and she used a power I have never seen her use." I answered.

Robin placed his hand over Eleanor's forehead, a gentle smile appeared on his face. That must be how close friends are on this planet.

"Guess our little spirit really cares about her friends." Cyborg smiled.

Beast Boy smiled, "Spirit! That should be her hero name."

We returned to the tower, placed Eleanor into her room, so she could rest. And rested ourselves. However, I struggled to sleep. I felt sad for my sister, for betraying me and my friends.

The next morning, I sat on the roof of the tower, watching the sun rise.

"Hey. How are you doing?" I heard Robin ask, as he sat next to me.

"I am sad for my sister." I answered.

"And for yourself?" Robin asked.

"I am just glad that the truth was discovered, before I was replaced." I admitted.

"What are you talking about?" Robin asked, sounding surprised.

"Well, you- Everyone was having such fun with her. And Cyborg said-" "Look. Your sister was interesting. But, she could never take your place. No one could ever take your place." Robin cut me off with an honest smile.

I smiled back, happy that I never had to leave.