Why can't he learn?

The Titans warned him, after all. They did and he didn't listen.

He was too obsessed.

(It was rather creepy).

So when he saw himself pinned against the wall, with the mercenary's mask right on top of his left shoulder, whispering words the boy was too scared to hear, he couldn't help but curse himself.

After all, he won it fair and square. He played the game just like Slade wanted him to, only that Robin had no idea he was even playing.

But there was only one rule in this game: Be. Here. Alone.

And Robin was a hero, after all. He wouldn't cheat.

"Robin? ROBIN?" Starfire's voice echoed through the cave.

"He's gone. I can't contact him" said the half robot, as he tried to hit the comunicator, in hope that it would magically start to function again. It wasn't that it didn't work, it was just that his leader was out of reach. He had to accept that.

"He's probably alright, Starfire. He can take care of himse-".

"NO, HE'S ALL ALONE WITH SLADE! We cannot let him share anymore of his time with that psychopat. It is most dangerous, even for Robin. Was if he is harmed? Anything could be happening right now" the tamaranean princess interrupted Raven, not caring about what the other girl had to say. How could that be of importance, in such a moment?

"Really, Star, calm down. Robin will just beat the hell out of that bastard, like he always does".

The changeling regreted his words immediately after saying them.

"Are you certain you are right? Because I am not. Do you remember when Robin, and only Robin, saw Slade? How harmed, how sick he was? How paranoid? Well, that was Slade with no restrains. He was not even there, and he was able to break Robin down, physically and mentally. That, being dead. So what do you think will happen now that he has returned, and keeping his supposed plan as a mistery?". When the green boy looked down, he was trapped in a corner, with a tall orange alien in front of him, with such a presence. Her face was filled with rage, worry and sadness. "He does not want Robin as an apprentice now, he does not need him in shape and healthy. I am a hundred percent sure he seeks for revenge, and we shall not allow him to continue with his plans". Still with her eyes on Beast Boy, Starfire pointed to the cave's exit, covered by a wall of rocks. And it only needed a starbolt to explode, allowing the Titans to leave their current location. "Now, if we do not fight him, we will all regret it" and with that, she flew away.

And she was not wrong. At all.

A kick was all it took for Robin to regret his decision of following the mercenary by himself. When a gloved hand took his black boot, he felt himself flying to a wall. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around. His arms were both being held by those same hands, with such a determination it was hard, even for Robin, to get out of this. Not only hard, though. It seemed impossible.

"Let. Me. GO!" the Boy Wonder narrowed his eyes, pushing as hard as he could to be set free from that trap. But it was useless. Slade did not move, as he watched the teen's desperate face.

"What makes you think I want to do such thing? I thought you were smarter than that Robin" the masked man shook his head. "What kind of villain lets his victim go just because he asks for it?".

"WHAT DO YOU WANT?" ignoring the older man's words, Robin did not give up. As he yelled, he tried to be impulsed by his legs to push the older man and be free to beat him. But that would be, again, of no use, as his legs were also being pushed against the wall, by the mercenary's body.

"You see, Robin, not all villains want a city or a world, though I'll admit that would be nice" a small chuckle came out the orange and black mask, as Robin closed his eyes in disgust. He was so close to the man, it felt so horrible. "Sometimes, we want more". The teen did not dare to open his eyes, as he felt the mask next to his ear, saying the last sentence in a whisper.

"You will NOT get away with this!".

"Oh, how I love your responses. Completely out of topic". Slade seemed to be enjoying that moment, maybe enjoying it too much. "Why would you say such thing? You don't even know what I'm planning".

"I already know it's some kind of sick plan to run the world. Well, YOU WON'T".

The chuckle again.

"You're not that far from the truth. Some people seem to think of it as sick, especially the law. But I prefer to see it as some kind of experience. A VERY" his voice got lower, as he got closer to Robin's ear, "interesting experience".

"What do you mean?".

"Seems like you're interested, huh? It's your first question tonight. I know you probably have a lot more, or you'll have later. Now, how about we get started?".

Robin's expression was a mix between shock, fear, anger and disgust, as the man's hand got to his shirt and slowly removed it.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? GET OFF ME" the boy's voice filled the room, quickly followed by the third chuckle.

"You act like you don't want this to happen" replied the masked man, as he ran his hands through the younger's chest.

"I DON'T. STOP!" was the response.

"You know, you seemed like a good choice for an apprentice. After all, you seemed so loyal to Batman. And what's the main difference between him and I? Our goals?" Robin's eyes widened when he heard that name. Why would Slade mention him? Why would he make such comparision? He was NOTHING like Batman. It only made his disgust grow.

"See, we're both determined. Strong. Our fighting techniches are pretty similar. And we both care about you, though in different ways. Very different ways".

"Of course, you want to kill me and my friends. Also, take over the entire world" thought the teen, as he rolled his eyes.

"So what made you so attached to the Bat? That he adopted you? Is that it?".

Robin had enough.

"He raised me. He was my father. He gave me a name. AND HE DIDN'T TRY TO KILL ME!".

Silence.

Then a small chuckle.

"Poor, innocent, Robin. I do not recall trying to kill you. In any case, that was your little blonde friend. I never asked her to hurt you. Why would I want her to hurt my prize?".

"You didn't ask Terra to k... your WHAT?".

"See, I could've adopted you. I could've raised you. I could've given you a name. A bigger one. You could've been my apprentice. I would've given you my knoweledge, everything in my hands to make you someone. Not my sidekick, I would've never made you live under my shadow. You would've turned out more important, smarter, and not that green and red spot next to Batman".

Robin's rage was growing more every second.

"But since that didn't happen, I changed directions. I will not kill you. The fun would be over. But I have a better idea".

It all happened so fast. Robin couldn't stop it. It was like a blink.

When he noticed it, he was on the ground. The big, manly figure laying on top of him.

"This is of no use, I see".

"What do you-?" Robin turned to see the gloved hand holding his belt. Before he could respond, it was thrown away. Next, his pants.

And then, his boxers.

"YOU SICK PERVERTED-" Robin was shut by a kiss. A big, wet, disgusting kiss that made him want to throw up. He felt like he was losing air. So when the mercenary moved, he was more grateful that he had ever been about anything. He opened his eyes. Slade's face was covered by another mask, that looked exactly like the former one, only that this one covered everything BUT the mouth.

"Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. But, after all, I'm just doing what you want. Or, actually" this time, the older's man mouth was right next to his ear. "What you need".

"Please Slade..." this time, the teens words were reduced to pleadings. "Don't".

"You knew I wanted revenge. Well, the time has come. And I deserve every minute of it" then, a small smile appeared on the man. "Let the game begin".

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Sorry if this is completely horrible and if this looks like an insult to the english language.