I looked around pleasantly and wondered when our new member would arrive. It would be glorious to have another friend among our team, the Teen Titans. I spun around in front of my mirror in my room and smiled. Departing from my room, I walked to the Common Room where everyone was waiting.

"Greetings friends! It is a glorious morning, is it not?" I asked.

"Hey Star, morning," Cyborg said before filling up his mouth with bacon and egg.

"Dude," Beastboy whined," Do you have to eat that stuff in front of me?"

"Get over it, grasstain, you eat your muck tofu and I'll my delicious meat!"

I giggled and smiled pleasantly at Raven, who was sipping her herbal tea and reading a book.

"Are you all as excited as I am for our new member?" I asked," I cannot wait for her to arrive. I will ask for her name, give her hug and ask if she will enjoy going to the shopping with me. Raven, perhaps you would like to join us?"

Raven looked up from her book and said," No thanks Starfire."

"If that is what you wish," I answered, plopping my own eggs onto a plate. The Common Room door opened and Robin entered with our new titan behind him. She was lithe and walked like a graceful ballerina, with short blonde hair and green eyes. She smiled and waved.

"Team," Robin called," This is our new member, Alyssa."

"Oh it is glorious to meet you Alyssa!" I squealed, enveloping her in a huge hug," I cannot wait for you to begin fighting the evil with us! We will be great friends, will we not? We could go to the mall of shopping, give each other the makeovers and talk of many interesting things! Tell me, do you like cats or dogs. What color do you prefer? What is your favorite animal? Do you-"

"Alright Star," Robin interrupted, putting a hand on my shoulder," Let the girl breathe."

"Oh, it's alright Robin," giggled Alyssa, putting a hand over her mouth," You did say Starfire would be extremely…enthusiastic."

"Alyssa, as you know, has a large amount of power that would be of great asset. We've been a bit behind during our fights or training and I think Alyssa will help overcome that weakness."

"Um, I'd prefer it if you call me Alyssa though," Alyssa said. I smiled and gave her a hug that did not crush her, and returned to Raven's side.

"Well little lady, tell us what you do. Robin wanted to leave it a surprise and I'm sure we're all anxious," Cyborg said.

"I manipulate the molecules and atoms of certain objects, changing them to what I desire," Alyssa explained," For example, I can take a pencil and alter its atoms, changing its form into whatever I want."

"That requires quite a lot of energy," Raven stated.

"Yes. I take energy from all living things around me, another one of my powers. I can take them, then return them."

"Dude, that's so cool!" Beastboy said.

"Thanks," Alyssa replied.

"Great, now that you guys know, I suggest-" Robin began before he was interrupted by the alarm. He ran to the computer and growled.

"Is it Slade, Robin?" I asked. Glancing at Alyssa, I smiled at her, which she merely replied with a scowl and a glare. Had I done something wrong?

"No, the High Five near Port 45. Let's go. Alyssa, you'll come with me so you can watch how we do things and maneuver yourself. Titans, go!"

We rushed to the Port and watched as Gizmo and the others carry large crates.

"Don't you know that stealing is a crime?" Robin asked them," And criminals belong behind bars." (I know, not cool, but I have absolutely no witty statements to say…at this moment I hope. Besides, Robin sucked at them originally. :P)

"Crap! It's the snots! Run!" Gizmo yelled.

"Titans, go!" Robin yelled. I flew alongside Raven and threw a few of my starbolts at Gizmo, who blocked them with the crate. The crate exploded and I was thrown back into a light pole.

"Idiot!" screamed Alyssa at me.

"I-I am sorry, I did not know that the crate-"

"Not the crate! The kid!" Alyssa said, her eyes glowing yellow. Objects moved about her in a flurry of yellow shapes, forming into apes. Two of the apes grabbed Gizmo and Mammoth, but See-More was still missing.

"Great job Alyssa!" Robin praised," Now, let's find See-More."

I flew up into the sky and scanned the ground. When my eyes caught See-More, I quickly threw a few starbolts at him. Using a shield, my starbolts bounced off it and hit Alyssa in the back. Alyssa screamed and fell to the floor, the apes disappearing. Quickly, Gizmo and Mammoth grabbed a few crates and ran off.

"Starfire, check if Alyssa is alright. Cyborg, Beastboy, Raven, with me!" Robin yelled, following the High Five.

I flew down to Alyssa and began to help her up when she pushed my hands away.

"Don't touch me you dim-witted fool," she said," Now look at what you've done. You completely ruined the mission! Robin said that everyone on the team needed better training to overcome their weaknesses, but you're just the worst! Why you're on this team is a wonder!"

The others began to arrive and Alyssa pushed herself up.

"Are you alright Alyssa?" Robin asked.

"Ya, I was just telling Starfire that it wasn't her fault. Isn't that right, Star?"

I was shocked. To have twisted such a hideous lie in front of people that tried to be her friends! I opened my mouth to deny but her hard, glossy stare shut my mouth. I nodded in silence.

"Well, let's get going. They were gone before we could reach them. Each crate contains illegal black market weaponry, so we need to find them fast. Great work everyone. Alyssa, want to ride with me on the R-cycle? There isn't enough room for you in Cy's car and you're hurt."

"Of course, Robin, thank you for asking," Alyssa purred, winking at me. I rode in silence along with the others in the car and flew directly to my own room as soon as we got home. That, that little blorkwag (I have no idea, can't remember the real word-any help with priceless sayings by our precious Star?) had tricked me into believing she was a friend! I would not be so easily swindled the next time.

A week went by and Alyssa had gained every bit of attention from Robin. He no longer watched the sunrise with me in the mornings, nor spoke to me unless he was yelling at me to try harder during training or missions. I had tried to turn to Raven to help, but she merely said she felt no negative vibes from Alyssa. Cyborg was enticed by her ability to morph things easily as she showed him a trick with technology, and Beastboy was occupied with the new video game she had bought him.

My own presence in the tower was deteriorating quickly and I had not felt so alone before. Perhaps my existence as a Titan no longer mattered any longer now that Alyssa was replacing me. I only wish-

An alarm cut into my lonely thoughts and I rushed out to the Common Room. Alyssa's hand was resting lightly on Robin's arm as she stood by him, a wicked smile at her lips. How is it that my friends could not see her evil side?

Robin turned and said," It's Kitten and Fang with Killer Moth. They're at Jump City Hall. Titan's, go!"