The alarms blared, the Titans all ran to the living room for debriefing, hopefully they could get this mission over with and get back to sleep before sunrise.
Robin awaited his team to arrive, he'd been in the system seconds after the siren, he really hated when bad guys decided to commit a crime at three in the morning.
"Dude, what's up with villains attacking so early!" Exclaimed Beast Boy as he entered the room, followed by Cyborg, Raven and Starfire.
"Let's just get this over with and get back to bed." States Raven dryly
Robin almost smiles, his team wouldn't last a day in Gotham "Somebodies attacking the pier."
Cyborg glares out the giant window "You mean the one right outside our tower?"
"Please, are we under attack?" Asks a now worried Starfire
"Not sure, so far they've only messed with the pier, nothing to suggest were the target." Answers Robin, the spiky haired leader now typing "I'm not even sure how the alarm was set off."
"Doesn't matter how, it did and we're going to stop whoever it is, right?" States Raven
Robin rises and turns to his team "Titans go!"
The teens race outside, surprised to discover an army of robots waiting for their arrival
Robin growls, he'd recognize the robotic pieces of copper and black anywhere "Slade."
Slade smirks behind his mask as he jumps from the top of the T-tower leave it to his young apprentice to state the obvious "Well done, Robin."
The Titans circle their leader, after the time that mad man had taken and forced the boy to work for him that fear never left their thoughts, Slade wanted Robin and they refused to let the boy wonder become his.
"What do you want, Slade?" Demands said angry leader, honestly couldn't this guy take a hint and leave him and his team alone?
"I simply want to test your little friends, Robin." Responds Slade, he'd been planning this for a while now "You passed all my qualifications splendidly, Robin, but your team-"
"We are not in need of your tests." Declares Starfire as the red head interrupts, her eyes glowing green as well as her clenched fists "Leave us and Robin alone."
Cyborg readies his cyber canyon, he was taking this guy down and Slade wasn't getting away this time "Listen to the girl and leave, before I kick your butt."
Slade laughs, the only one who even had a chance of beating him was Robin "Your leader has proven his worth, but you all have yet to show any usefulness."
"What did you just say?" yells Beast Boy "We can kick your butt anytime we want! We're just as good as Robin!"
Slade's one eye narrows "Hardly, could any of you get close to me without using those measly powers? I think not."
Robin takes his Bo-staff from his utility belt and points the end towards his ex-master "Don't call my friends useless, no one is better than the other, we're a team."
"If you feel so strongly about them, come and fight me, Robin."
"Azarath Metreon Zinthos!" Raven levels her hand with Slade, black magic leaking from her palms as a wall of darkness covers Robin from running forward "He's luring you, Robin. He's after you."
The teams' eyes widen at Raven's proclamation, no way this was happening again "You will not have Robin!" Yells Starfire, the red head finally shoots bolts of green from her bright eyes to the now dodging Slade
Cyborg shoots blue cyber at the man's feet, if he could knock the man to the ground, BB could stomp him into nothing.
Beast Boy shifted into a mammoth, the green mammal charged at Slade, whipping his trunk and sharp tusks into the air if his feet should miss their target
Slade smiled behind his mask, the Titans had done exactly what he'd known they would, all it took was a few choice words and the teen's anger clouded their judgment, they leaped into battle without thinking it through.
Starfire fired star bolt after star bolt, Cyborg continually fired at his feet, Beast Boy attempted to stomp him to death, but what about Raven?
Raven had refused to move from Robin, she could see through what the others couldn't, Robin was the target and they'd just about abandoned him to be snatched away.
"Raven, we have to help them!" Yells Robin as he battles army after army of Slade bots, there was far too many for him to beat and he'd much rather go one-on-one with Slade
"Azarath Metreon Zinthos!" Raven's black aura shoots through half the bots, a part of her knew they were a distraction, whatever Slade had planned, they were playing right into his hand.
Robin flipped into the air, his left leg out to kick the bots away, his metal rod spinning on his fingertips, this was too easy, Slade wanted to alienate him from his friends, he was keeping the others distracted, but from what exactly?
Slade watched as Robin and Raven fought his robots, they were slowly piecing the puzzle together, it was time to begin.
Suddenly Slade ceases dodging, instead the man remained perfectly still as the Titans continued their incoming attacks.
Each hit taken caused minimal damage, his body never even twitched, sooner rather than later the star bolts, blue shots and tusk swings ceased.
To say Beast Boy was confused would be an understatement, one moment they've got the bad guy on the run and the next the guys standing there doing nothing.
"Giving up so easily?" Laughs Cyborg, a part of him dreaded this man's intentions, but for the moment he seemed content just standing "Did we pass your little tests?"
Starfire flew her way to Robin and Raven; the Slade-bots lay in a crumpled pile on the hard ground "We are victorious, yes?"
Raven shakes her head "I'm not sure." What was that man up to? Her gaze roamed from Robin to Slade, her friend is still here, he's safe.
Robin shrunk his staff and slipped the metal back into his pocket, this wasn't Slade's usual method, yet here he was standing and practically surrendering ... Unless "Titans, move now!"
All eyes turn to Robin, his declaration hung in the air, they didn't have much time to even process the words before a loud explosion threw everyone off the pier and into the water.
Slade smiled as his robot detonated, Robin had figured out his little plan too late, the Titans were flung into the water, now all he had to do was fetch his prize and the tests could begin.
Any ideas on what these tests could be? I've got a few down, but I would love to hear your input, also I need a new name, Taken isn't working for me, any ideas? I'll give credit where credit is due.
