Sapphire stood in front of the city and the people of Atlantis. The titans in their subs and Aqualad were behind her. The people were thanking her for saving the day. "Sapphire, we of Atlantis thank you for saving our home…and all of us. We will never be able to thank you." The eldest woman of the city spoke to her. Sapphire didn't need a thank- you, she was just doing what she was born to do. "Thank you, Goddess." And she bowed. Sapphire looked down at the elderly woman and smiled a bit. Then everyone began to bow down. All of Atlantis went to their knees and bowed before her. She turned and looked at Aqualad, who just got down and bowed as well.

"You may all rise." She said to them, and everyone got to their feet again.

"Please, now that you are back, you can take your rightful place at the throne." The elderly woman stated.

"What?" she was in a bit of shock.

"It is part of the prophecy. You take the throne after saving Atlantis, and become the Empress." The woman looked into Sapphire's eyes, "Please, we are in great need of an Empress." Sapphire didn't know what to say. She turned and looked at Aqualad.

"They do need a leader. And you're the Goddess reborn." He reminded her. "Nobody else deserves that post but you." Sapphire turned back to the woman and then looked at all the people. They seemed to be pleading her to stay. She sighed and smiled.

"I accept." She said. Then everyone burst into a fit of cheers and clapping. Sapphire just smiled wider as two young children brought up a crown on a pillow. The elderly woman took it and placed it on Sapphire's head.

"I do hereby declare, Sapphire of Atlantis as our Empress!" and everyone cheered louder! Sapphire giggled from the welcome party that arrived with a chariot of two large seahorses.

It was all so exciting, and happening so fast. First she was just the Goddess, and now she was the Goddess and the Empress! "Three cheers Empress Sapphire!" and everyone began to cheer! Sapphire smiled and turned to Aqualad, who wasn't smiling at all. He just walked up to Sapphire.

"Well, I guess this is goodbye." He said. Sapphire's face dropped and the cheers ceased. She hadn't thought about it.

"Aqualad…I…" she started.

"You're place is down here with Atlantis. They need you." He told her.

"But, you are no longer considered a rogue. Surely…you could stay." She tried. He just shook his head.

"My place is up on land in the city." Sapphire didn't speak, and neither did he for the longest time. "I will miss you Sapphire." He finally spoke. "You'll make a great Empress." And then he turned and swam away. Sapphire just stayed there, not moving at all and watched as he and the titans went away.

Along with the titans left a big part of her life. They were the people who took her in and took care of her when she didn't have a clue who she was. They were the people who protected her. They were her dearest friends, each and every one of them. "Take care." She whispered. She turned and looked at the people. They needed her. She needed to stay with them. But then again…she needed Aqualad. And it hit her…she needed him. She needed her friends.

"Off to the castle!" the elderly woman said with glee and the chariot doors opened. Sapphire still stayed in her spot and looked off in the direction. "Your highness?"

Hours later, Aqualad and the rest of the titans emerged and stepped foot on land. They were all silent from the loss of their friend. True they were very happy for her and wished on the best, but it would be so different without her. Bumblebee was the first to speak. She sighed. "I'm gonna miss that girl. She was a real member of the team, you know?"

"Yeah, she did kind of grow on you." Speedy added.

"Adios Seniorita, Sapphire." Mas y Menos said sadly. And they wiped away their tears. Aqualad was still silent. He felt someone place a hand on his shoulder and looked over to see Robin.

"You had to let her go. She belonged there." Robin said.

"I know." He answered.

"I think we are all going to miss her." Starfire said and bowed her head.

"I just wish things didn't have to be this way." Aqualad said. "I cared about her so much…it hurts to see her leave. But I know she belonged there. She was a Goddess, and I could never add up to that."

"Maybe one day we'll see her again." Bumblebee offered. "I hope she'll remember us."

"That is a definite." A familiar voice said. The titans turned and were surprised to see Sapphire!

"SAPPHIRE!" they all cheered, and they ran over to hug her! She was in the middle of the group hug and then she smiled at them as they back away.

"Oh, my friends! I could never forget you." Sapphire said.

"I don't understand…why are you back? You belonged there. You're the Goddess of Atlantis." Aqualad asked.

"True, I am a goddess…" she said, and then she held up her communicator, "But I'm also a Teen Titan. And that is something I hold just as important."

"Who will rule?"

"I gave the crown to Erzalia, the elderly woman who appointed me Empress. She deserved the thrown. And if Atlantis needs me, I'll be down there in a flash to help. But right now, I am with my friends in the city."

"But you love Atlantis."

"I do." And then she leaned in and kissed him gently on the lips. "But I love you too." And he blushed. The titans laughed and patted her on the back.

"It's great to know you're still on the team." Bumblebee said, and then everyone's communicators went off. They all looked at Sapphire.

"You wanna come?" Aqualad asked.

"I wouldn't pass it up for anything in the world." She said.

"Titans, go!"

The End