Hi guys, GracefulDarkness here… I haven't really wrote in a long while and have been obsessingly reading a lot of Sladin fanfics, I'm a little rusty on my writing skills and if you have any complaints with the first chapter please let me know, be it grammar, the way the characters talk, or pretty much anything it'll be greatly appreciated. Thanks :3

Robin's P.O.V.

"Titans attack!"

Finally, after three long months of searching we found, him. After the defeat of the Brotherhood of Evil and finding out that the most deadly of the villains was not frozen with the rest of them, the Titans and I… well mainly I, have been searching for the bastard. But the rest of the Titans supported me and were always at my back when we got a lead. And finally it paid off; sitting calmly in an abandoned warehouse was Slade. He was simply watching us, as if we weren't even a threat. No matter, he will soon find out how much of a threat we are.

I pulled out my Bo staff and pointed it at Slade and charged. The man made no move to get out of the staff's way, which just enraged me further. From behind, I heard Raven's chant and Cyborg's energy cannon at ready. Beast Boy let out a roar and Starfire was close behind Robin ready to assist in case something went wrong. This was my fight, but I long learned that one never fights Slade alone and wins… well maybe with the exception of Batman.

I shook my head slightly as if to physically push away my thoughts of my old mentor and continued on with my attack. Aiming my staff straight for the man's black and orange mask, I pounced. Slade had another idea though and simply grabbed onto the staff with one hand and stopped my blow at the last moment. This caused my momentum to take a sharp stop and flew me straight into Slade's lap. Slade wrapped one of his arms around me restricting any movement on my part. I struggled against him and all Slade did was tighten his hold.

"Now, Robin, it certainly took you long enough to find me. I'm disappointed."

I growled, "Let me go!"

My team looked at Slade and me with angry eyes as Starfire flew forward towards us and yelled, "Let friend Robin go this instance! You are a bad man and do not deserve Robin's touch!"

Slade simply purred, "Do not fret, little girl, Robin is in good hands. I have not harmed him have I?"

"Not yet, but do you really believe that we will allow you to take Robin from us?" Raven's monotone voice said calmly.

Slade laughed, which I could feel as it vibrated from his chest, "Who said anything about me keeping, my little bird?"

Starfire looked confused and asked, "You do not wish to take our friend? Then release your hold to him!"

Slade tilted his head as he ran his free hand through my hair, "No."

I jerked my head away from his touch and spat, "Why not? If you don't want to keep me, then let go and fight me!"

Slade pondered this for a moment and then mused, "I do not wish to fight you, Robin. If you came here looking for a fight then you will be sadly disappointed."

I laughed a cold harsh laugh and said, "Fine, seems good to me, makes it easier to put your psychotic ass in jail."

I could practically hear Slade roll his eye from behind me as he said, "Language, Robin. I haven't done anything wrong; you can't press charges against an innocent man."

I scoffed, "You kill for a living, you kidnapped me and forced me to steal for you, and let us not forget the Nano probes you put in my friends for my compliance!"

Slade hummed, "Do you have any proof of these endeavors? And even if you could somehow manage to get me into a cell, it is no use. The government will not allow my capture I am too vital an asset, plus I can free myself from the bonds of your so beloved justice system."

Beast Boy threw up his arms and exclaimed, "But dude! You're like… bad! Like super bad! It's our job to stop you, cuz' we're the good guys yah know? And the police are too!"

Shockingly, instead of Slade responding to Bb, Raven did, "As much as we would like to believe our justice system isn't corrupt, it is. Slade has a point, if the government wants him safe he'll be free from the law."

Beast Boy huffed and crossed his arms but stayed quiet.

This, however, did not stop Cyborg from giving his piece of mind, "Yo! Just because, Slade, says he has his hands in government business doesn't make it true, man. He could easily be lying and either way it's not stopping us from containing him, hell we can even lock him up in the J.L. Tower if we have to!"

Slade growled, "You would be a fool to think you can capture me in the first place. Cocky words from someone who has their friend and leader in the so-called enemies lap."

I snorted, "If that statement didn't convince me you're innocent, nothing will."

My capture laughed once again and drawled, "You, my little bird, always seem to astound me. Aren't you supposed to be the stoic one in your group of heroes? And here I thought you were trying so hard to be the mini-bat."

I snarled, "Don't you dare talk to me as if you know me or him! I am not like Batman, I have a team, I-" My mouth snapped shut and my eyes widened as I realized I let Slade strike a nerve. To hide my embarrassment, I used the only method I knew. Violence. I bashed my head against Slade's chin, only to feel a sharp pain in the back of my skull. Damn that stupid mask probably didn't even faze the bastard… Probably did more damage to me that to him.

Slade sighed and grabbed onto my chin, holding it tightly. I felt his breath against his ear as he whispered, "Now, Robin, that was a little reckless but I suppose I deserved it. But, truly I am not the enemy here. Daddy-Bats always has been a touchy subject with you now hasn't it? I apologize."

I was flabbergasted to say the least. An apology? From Slade? I couldn't hint any sarcasm laced in his voice, but I couldn't be too sure. My team was looking at the both of us lost now, most likely at my expression and lack of violence from Slade so far, I did try to hit him after all. My team and I included didn't really know how to handle Slade in this new attitude of his. Attack? Stand down? Leave? Well leaving was impossible, as Slade would not loosen up his vice-like grip on me. So, we all simply stood there my team looking at Slade and me, while the both of us stared back at the other Titans.

Beast Boy was the first to break the silence, "So… uh, what now?"

Surprisingly, Slade removed his arm and hand that held me to him and I hopped off his lap. Swirling around, I glared at him. I didn't trust that Slade would let us leave so easily. This must be a trap of some sort. He was just giving us a false sense of security before he lunged. I picked up my Bo staff that had been long since forgotten and slowly backed away from Slade. It would be best if we left for now to make a new plan of attack and to just get away from all this… weirdness. Slade being civil is oddly enough not a comforting thought. How long could this last before the civility morphed back into cruelty?

As we headed out the door Slade called out, "Oh and, Robin? Now that I'm not filling in the role of your enemy… what role will I take in its place?"