Author's Notes: Alright first of all I want to thank ringbearingreasergal for reading and reviewing my fan fic! You rock! Lol. And to answer your question, this story takes place between the TT episodes "Terra" and "Titan Rising". I always thought there was a huge gap in between the two so I decided to write about what occurred during that period. It seems that there are not many stories depicting the apprenticeship of Terra so I decided to add to that collection! Anyway, thanks so much for the review! On with the story!

Terra backed up until her body felt the cruel smooth glass, her blue eyes wide in anticipation and fear. Slade smirked beneath his metal mask, his cold merciless eye narrowed at the sight of the young woman before him. He took a few taunting steps toward her, his body radiating raw power and sheer dominance. He stopped a couple of feet in front of her and inhaled deeply, detecting her anguish, betrayal and sense of emptiness. He smelled her weakness. "Now, Terra you look surprised to see me." He drawled, allowing his words to flow nonchalantly. It was one of his many talents. By seeming to be calm in almost every aspect of his life, he appeared intimidating to even the most strong and stubborn beings. This allowed his victims to be reduced to anemic weaklings who were no longer worth his precious time. He was exhilarated by a challenge. The harder it was to dominate, the more satisfying the victory.

Terra shifted her lithe body to left, sliding against the glass, striving to get away from this menace. Why won't he just leave me alone! A flicker of anger flashed in her eyes, her hands tightening into fists.

"What do you want Slade?" She snapped, no longer afraid, merely annoyed and slightly pissed off. She straightened up with a raging newfound confidence and took a step towards the muscular form before her. She tossed her head back and glared directly at the sneering masked face before her.

Slade chuckled darkly," Why Terra, you know what I long for." His gray eye was empty of any emotion as he continued to stare down at the determined girl. Slade leaned in until he was mere inches away from her flawless face. Terra's deep blue eyes widened in shock at this unexpected movement and Slade could see his artificial face reflected in them like bottomless pools of troubled water. "I want to help you my dear." He whispered seductively, reaching up with a gloved hand to stroke Terra's long hair.

Terra shook her head, almost lost in a forbidden trance and slapped his hand away, taking a step back, her pretty face contorting into a mask of fury and uncertainty. "I don't need any help! Especially from some one like you! I don't need anyone!" She shouted wildly, her blue eyes flashing.

Slade stood still; his powerful arms were folded behind his back, unfazed by Terra's sudden emotional outburst. His perverse smile widened and he closed his eye as he nodded slowly. "Ahhhh the green one told didn't he? He told the other Titans of your lack of control. He betrayed you, just like everyone else." He stated softly, feigning sympathy, for he knew before arriving at this dismal place what her answer would be.

Terra looked up at him, tears beginning to well up in her eyes, making them sparkle with a newfound attraction. Slade noticed this contemporary beauty and made a mental note of it. "Yes." She mumbled subtly, not understanding the perilously vulnerable state she was in at that moment, the overwhelming darkness beginning to suffocate her internally.