Abril: Hello everybody! Well, this story is originally in Spanish, but I've been asked by SladeRavenfan to translate to English. You see, I can write in English but… traducing is a little bit harder so… if the story is a bit… well, a bit not so good, sorry
Also, I'm not a goddess in grammar and spelling so don't expect any grammatical greatness…
By the way, if you didn't notice, you can call me Abril n.n
"They can say everything they want about me. I'm not obsessed, of course not." Thought Robin, fluently drumming the keys of his computer, topped in the files that where shown before him, curving his back like a caveman. "I mean, there is a possibility that I spend more than I should researching information or… looking for clues of him. But I'm not obsessed… …¿Right?" The sound of the keyboard stopped for a moment while he searched the answer of his question… immediately he returned to the computer "Of course not, I'm not obsess with Slade" He had to repeat it several times in his head so he could be sure of it.
Again, like many other times, he sited in front of the monitor searching; in each file, each archive and each program; he didn't care if it was national or international, legal or illegal. All night long, non stop, without rest. And much had his friends insisted him on stopping that madness, it was insane to search so much about someone it was obvious would never be found. But Robin didn't care, he believed that sooner or later he would find him, he just had to search. He would look, even if he had already, there was always the possibility that a new clue would come out… that was his point of view and nothing they could say would change it.
It had been a long time since he had checked the database of married people in the United States. Little did Robin believe possible that a man like him could get married, but still…"Who would be able to marry someone like him? Of course at lest she was forced to or out of her right mind" He mentally laughed at his thought.
Slade… it was an unusual name in the United States, so not many people on the database had it (Well… define "Not many people") (1) He checked the list with the hope that Slade was his real his name and not his alias as a villain.
He checked each of the Slades he founded, looking carefully at the photographs of the married, it was tedious and his eyes already hurt, but he still kept going. "Slade Brown, Slade Evans, Slade Owen, Slade Love…" He stopped right away with the last surname "Not even in a million years" He thought bemused continuing his work "Slade Raimond, Slade Sullivan, Slade Wilson…"
-Wilson- Muttered to himself. In the image there was a man and a woman, non of the other photographs fitted the little he had manage to see of his enemy; this one, had white hair, was muscular and of serious look. He had a feeling that this could be the indicated "He has to be…" In that moment he started, he had to investigate all about that Slade, but… there was no information about him, nothing. He sight irritated, maybe something about the woman… She had been in the army, no doubt this was close to someone Slade would've liked to marry.
All night, he kept looking for information, all that he could find. He could vaguely remember hearing Starfire getting close to the door and asking if he was all right… though he never knew if he answered her or kept silent in the dark.
The next day
-Your taking… a vacation?- Raven asked, rising her eyebrow.
-Yeah, well…- He scratched his neck. It will only be a day and… I've… been working a lot- He answered doubtful.
-Oh, Robin!- Exclaimed the redheaded happily –I'm so glad you forgot the subject of Slade and relax a bit!- She exclaim hugging him sweetly .
-Yeah, hehe. Of course- He said nervous while the guilt ate him on the inside, especially because Starfire was hardly trying not to suffocate him.
-Yeah… of course- Repeated the young witch. She wasn't stupid, but she was sure his lieder had something in mind and he wouldn't do anything idiotic… hopefully.
-Well, I'm glad for you- Said Cygbor abruptly placing his arm around his shoulders when his friend let go.
-And… ¿Where do you plan to go?- Asked casualy Beast Boy.
-Oh… no where in particular- He answered smirking.
One hour and forty-five minutes later
To be honest, Robin felt terrible for lying to his friends (Again) namely, he wouldn't do something like Red X again but… they where his friends… his family. He decided to levee those thoughts aside, they where distracting him from his objective. Last night he had found vital information and there was no longer any doubt.
Because he didn't want to draw attention, he preferred to walk when he arrived to the city he was looking for. His feet walked numerous neighbourhoods that were modest and beautiful, uncrowded but not deserted.
-208- He said when he looked at the house number, sight, he was just a few centimetres of breaking in the house of someone he didn't knew, with the pathetic "Excuse" that he would ask questions about her husband "What am I doing?" He mentally questioned himself, his left hand over his hair, stirring it uncertain. He took some valor and approached to the bell.
Ding Dong
He heard the soft echo of a sound. Behind the door, the calm beat of heels was approaching. It opened.
-Oh- Exclaim the woman at his sight; a teen with a superhero suit and mask. The pretty lady tilt slightly her head while her brown-reddish hair bobbed with the mild wind and shaken her wavy locks. She looked at him with calm eyes.
-Ms. Wilson?- Asked the boy politely, keeping his serious gaze.
-I prefer Kane- Answered with a small smile, and if you fixed your concentration you would see the hidden sadness. The teen nodded with a bit of surprise.
-Tell me young man… In what can I help you?- Asked kind and happy.
-Well Ms. Kane, I've come here because I'll like to make you some questions about your husband- That clarification surprised her –I'm the leader of the Teen Titans, Robin. Do you know them?- She nodded slightly while Robin took his time for what he was going to say –Am afraid that your husband has been the cause of many problems we have faced and for the safety of some… I would really appreciate if you could answer my questions…
-I understand- She answered looking down –Please, get in- Asked stepping aside from the entrance, allowing him in.
Already in, they entered a comfortable living room with a big window that faced the outside and a smokestack that appeared it hadn't been used in a long time.
-Make yourself comfortable- Offered pointing at the sofa, he accepted by sitting while she despaired of his sight, entering to another room. After some minutes she was back with a tray: two cups of steaming tea over it; she gave him one while she took the other in her hands. Sitting on the sofa opposite of his guest she stared into his eyes –First of all I want to make clear that that I'm no longer Slade's wife- She clarify with a casual smile –You'll understand that a husband like him… well… is not easy- Robin nodded understanding; he was more that impressed that she could have even handle him as a husband –Robin, right?
-Correct, and you are…?
-Adeline, but…I deduce that you already know- She added insinuating with a raised eyebrow. She was not a fool, she could easily tell the capacities of a person just with a few minutes of conversation (Specially is he barged into her house; already knowing her surname and of her miserable ex-husband)
-You deduce well- Added with his typical smirk.
-Tell me…-Started after a brief silence –What do you want to know?
-Well… as I already explained before, I belong to the Teen Titans. I assume you know our role in Jump City?- Adeline nodded –It follows that our worst enemy is you
ex-husband, Slade. And the trued is… we don't know anything of him- Speak serious –Is like a shadow that doesn't let people see it and doesn't leave trail. But what intrigues me more now… is to know why are you wiling to answer what I question?
-Robin…- She said with an ironic smile –Do you believe that I don't know what sort of people is Slade? ... I would be more than happy to know that a man like him is behind the bars of a prison while his body rots along the rats- She finished reviling for sure what the wonder boy wanted; she hated the man as if it where the devil himself.
-And with good reason- Complement. He thought a moment… -How would you like to start from the beginning Ms. Kane?
-Seems ideal- Answered –But please, call me Adeline- She asked with a soft smile –Get comfortable Robin… is going to be a long story.
(1) Have you notice that the name lists' are enormous? An I know Slade is a common name so shut up -.- (I think)
Abril: Well then, did you like it? I really hope so =) So, as I already said, it's really hard to translate (And tedious) so I think I'll take a bit to much time to post the next chapter.
Also, feel free to correct my grammar and spelling =)
Anyway n.n thanks for reading, Adios!