I don't own Teen Titans, but I really wish I did.
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Chapter 4 – Endless Questions
Madison's hand stopped halfway. Her heart pounded inside her chest like a wrecking ball. She had been caught, and she was going to go to jail now. Would Slade let her go to jail…? Would he even care…?
Hold on… what am I doing…? She questioned herself. Slade didn't train me three months for nothing…
Her hand snatched up the blue chip and Madison turned around curiously to see who had interrupted her. A group of five teenagers blocked the exit. Each had their own special look. Madison could only assume that these people were gifted with powers of some sort or they had a special skill set. As her eyes gazed over each one individually, they ended up residing on one in particular.
He had black spiky hair, wore a red and green outfit with a black and yellow cape, and was around her height, perhaps an inch or two taller. His eyes were covered by a mask and he looked as if he were shocked to see her as she noticed his mouth was slightly agape. For one reason or another, he stood out to her, and she didn't know why.
"Jay… how… how are you alive…?" The boy inquired softly taking a few steps forward. After the question was vocalized, the other teens stared at them both in shock. Was she supposed to be deceased…? As the boy took a few steps forward, she took a few back. Noticing this, Robin held his hands up. "Jay, it's me… Robin." He told her, a hurt tone in his voice.
That name sounds familiar… but why?
There was a loud crash and everyone's head snapped upwards towards the ceiling to see bits and pieces of it falling to the ground. Everyone evaded the debris as it fell; Robin's eyes were on Madison, making sure that she wasn't in harm's way. Dust surrounded everyone as the final piece fell and from it, Slade's robots coming out and shooting at the group of teens with their laser guns.
"Madison, come back to base. My robots will handle the Titans." Slade ordered through the earpiece he had given her.
"Yes, Slade."
Madison turned around and put the chip away into a pocket in her skirt. One robot handed her a grappling hook gun and she immediately shot it at what was left of the ceiling. After it was secure she pressed a button on the handle and the cable began to retract quickly, speedily lifting Madison up into the air. Madison pulled herself up when she reached the ceiling and began sprinting across the roof, heading back to base like Slade ordered.
She jumped rooftops and was halfway there when a large black bird came shooting out from the ground and blocking her path. She looked to the right and saw three of the five teens, a green one, a tall orange skinned girl with vibrant green eyes, and a half-mechanical man. She looked behind her and saw the boy that had made her very curious moments earlier.
"Don't move." The half-mechanical man declared, and aimed his right arm at her which quickly transformed into a cannon.
"We have you surrounded." The red-haired girl stated, her hands beginning to create green orbs as she got into a fighting stance.
"Don't make this harder than it has to be." The pale girl with a dark blue cape ordered, her purple eyes digging into Madison's soul.
"What they said!" The green-skinned boy agreed.
All was silent and then he spoke up, shocking his fellow teammates. "Titans… stand down."
"Rob…Robin, you've gotta be kidding!" Cyborg shouted in disbelief.
"Yes, please tell us this is one of the cruel, sick jokes people play on your planet!"
"Robin…" Raven muttered the boy wonder's name, unsure of what to say.
"Whoa, dude… you're not serious!"
"Stand down." Everyone then loosened up, but the air got tense and thick. "Go back to the tower. I'm going to handle this."
"Robin, we can be of assistance!" Starfire urged.
"This isn't up for discussion. Go. Now."
The team then unwillingly left the two alone. Madison looked at him curiously, though she didn't question him why he had done what he had.
"Why are you working for Slade?" Robin interrogated; the soft voice he had talked in earlier erased and replaced with a cold and angry tone.
"I don't have to answer that."
Robin glared as his mask narrowed and he growled. "You will if you know what's good for you. I'm not afraid to attack and get back that chip using force."
"Well, when you put it that way… I'd like to see you try."
Robin didn't hesitate. He ran at Madison and she moved to the side, barely missing the punch he threw. She then kicked him in the back, pushing off of him in the process, and landed on a different roof top. Robin gained his balance and then once more went after her.
"Use the laser, Madison." Slade hissed.
Instantly her hand went to the holster on her thigh and retrieved the gun, shooting it once as he jumped over the alley that separated the roof tops and hitting him directly in the chest. As he fell, her body moved on its own, catching the boy by the wrist. It was then that she noticed he was unconscious.
Madison pulled him up and over the edge, laying him down on his back. He groaned and looked up at her through narrow eyes. "Maddie… Jay… why are you doing this…?" He mumbled softly before going back into an unconscious state.
"Sorry…" She replied. "But I just don't know."
"Robin… yo, Robin!"
The boy wonder groaned and grabbed his pounding head. "Wha… what happened…?"
"After we left, we came back and found you unconscious on the roof. She attacked you with a laser. Good news is you're fine, bad news is she got away."
Robin grimaced and sat up in the bed, taking off the leads that were on his body, the heart monitor letting out a long monotone beep. He pushed himself off the bed and looked at the clock. It was ten at night, which meant the fight had happened only an hour ago at the most.
"I'll be back." Robin announced.
"Dude, where are you going at this time of night?" BB asked.
"Ya, man, besides, you just woke up! You shouldn't be going out at all."
"I'll be fine. I just have to go check something."
"I am afraid I must agree with Beast Boy and Cyborg. I do not approve of your going out of the tower in your current condition." Starfire said.
"It would be best to rest." Raven added.
"I'm still going." Robin replied, walking out of the now silent room.
Beast Boy turned to his fellow teammates. "Man, can't that guy ever just relax for once?"
Robin drove his R-Cycle towards the cemetery and arrived in record time. He immediately noticed the locked gates and got off his bike, hopping them with ease. He then sprinted deeper into the cemetery, soon finding Madison's tombstone. Robin grabbed a birdarang from his belt and began to dig with his hands. After a good ten minutes, which left his arms exhausted, he finally reached the casket.
He stared down at the white casket and couldn't believe he was doing this. Robin then opened it up, his heart leaping into is throat at the sight of the empty casket.
"How… how can she be alive now…?" Robin thought aloud to himself. "And why is she with Slade?" He spat out his name like poison as he closed the casket and hopped out of the hole he had dug.
He stared at the city and had to smile though…
This time he wouldn't let her go so easily. He would be the one to save her.
And the one to keep her safe.
