CHAPTER 2

BLARE (alarm noises)

Starfires muscles visibly tensed as she flew to the main room. Raven had already transported there and was being debriefed by Robin along with the others. Quickly and quietly she stood by Beast Boy in the circle.

"-I know we let him escape last time but RedX will be stopped." Robin made a fist with his right hand and hit it into his other hand while he spoke. Then continued " Focus on breaking his main source of power, the belt. Remember he is class red and dangerous, do not fight him alone. Fight him in pairs or threes, even if the others are hurt wait for another's assistance." As the speech ended he made eye contact with each Titan. "Head out!"

Robin and Cyborg made there way to there respective vehicles, while Starfire, Raven and BB started to fly ahead to keep watch over the sly villain. The flight there was distinctly quiet with a ominous air.

As the 3 fliers arrived early on the scene they immediately spotted the dark figure rushing into a nearby warehouse. Giving each other knowing glances they started to hear the familiar roar of Robins motorcycle. Robin and Cyborg rushed to the others near to the building and Raven explained the situation with intensity. Robin nodded knowingly and quickly formulated a game plan in his head. "Star, Raven go through the air ducts to surprise him, and keep an eye on him. We( he motioned to BB,CY and himself) are going to take a more offensive approach. Titans go!"

The girls flew to a nearby air duct and gracefully entered, as the others ran into the building loud and clamoring. Robin found the thief with his sensitive eyes and motioned for the boys to follow him. Robin yelled courageously for the villain to put down the xynotheom and turn himself in. Red glanced up lazily from the crate full of his treasure and spoke.

"Well,well, well long time no see, you know time apart makes the heart grow fonder." Red X joked to the 3 unfazed Titans. "Don't worry well visit you in jail." Robin retorted as he twirled his bow staff. Red X chuckled under his mask and began throwing exploding Xs to the prepared TItans.

INsert glorious battle scene

" Dude this is my good suit!" BB exclaimed as X threw a sticky substance on him. Cy, unconscious beside him, could do nothing but droll. Robin grunted as he repeatedly attempted to hit X with his pole. The girls arrived on the scene as Robin got X cornered they shot him together hoping to surprise the elusive criminal. Once the smoke thinned from the assault there was no sign of him.

BANG! X hit Raven over the head with Robins staff. Starfires eyes became wide as she looked to Robin, who was seething with anger at his precious object unknowingly swiped(no! swiper no! lol sorry ignore this) from his naked hands. A gasp was heard from the apprehended Beast boy and a cold moment of silence took place before Red X started running into the next room. The two heroes left ran with a newfound sense of justice to the thief whom was utilizing his grappling hook to reach a window. Star shoot a starbolt to break the rope and hinder Xs shot of freedom. X fell to the floor with a thud and he groaned in annoyance. Robin and him began to combat hand to hand. Starfire, sensing Robins determination to capture the thief, stayed back to intervene when help was needed. Red X seemed be glancing around the room for any kind of outlet as they fought, when none was found he seemed to make up his mind about something and looked to his foe with amusement.

"Guess this will end in a threesome, but I would much rather have the hot one all to myself." X remarked as he threw a punch. Robin narrowed his eyes and threw a few explosives at the cocky enemy. X jumped over them with precision then looked to starfire who was charging a bolt aimed at his belt. He then threw a sticky X at Robin who was slightly panting. Robin yelled in anger and surprise as the stickiness hit him dead on. Star hit X with the belt bolt, and smiled with enthusiasm for finally getting the upper hand against him.

"Cutie that wasn't very nice, at least buy me dinner first." X stated while looking around the crate filled room for his belt. Star flew over to Robin and assess his damage while trying to pry the glue like substance off him." Go after him, ill be fine!" Robin half grunted as he tried to maneuver his arms and legs out of the glue. She started to run toward the thief who was still searching for the belt."Star, be careful." Robin whispered as a silent prayer as she valiantly made her away to the unsuspecting criminal.

" Red X you must stop the game of cat and mouse and turn yourself in!" Starfire commanded the man, in a Robin like manor, while they looked around the room for the belt starfire had shot off him previously. They both spotted the glistening metal in the dark, dull room and looked at each other to see if the other had seen it. Then a race commenced to the precious belt, but as star flew to it X jumped and spin kicked the focused teen and gingerly grabbed the belt. Starfire starred up at him in dismay and shoot a bolt out of her eyes. He dodged it once again and spoke casually with a hint of amusement,"who is the cat and mouse again?" He stood with confidence over her hurt form as she narrowed her eyes in anger. Then began to get up and fight him.

He overtook her with his advanced martial arts and dirty fighting within a few minutes, and she was on her hands and knees staring at the ground with exhaustion. She tensed as he walked towards her making his movements slow and deliberate. He then crouched and grabbed her chin and forced her head towards him. Leaning in close and pulling up his mask he acted as though he was going to kiss her slightly open lips. She then grabbed his hand and with the last of her energy pushed Red X off her form.

" If you want it rough why didn't you just say" he looked with pride at her still subdued form. He started to walk back to her when his belt started blinking. "guess well continue this some other time. See you around cutie." He kicked her once more with force then slipped the belt on that was waiting in his hand and disappeared.