A/N: Hello dear and super awesome readers!

I can't believe that this story has gotten over 50 reviews, which I believe Hallo's Eve was the 50th reviewer! :)

Thank you guys so much for the support and advice and...everything!

You guys are the best! I will give you all a virtual hug or cookie...that's not wierd, right? lol

I hope you guys keep enjoying this story!

I can't believe that I am putting Chapter Seven up so soon, that I actually have it done so soon!

Sadly, it is a short and one of those "filler" chapters. And takes place a couple days after Chapter Six. So, which means Robin has been with Slade about a half a week...trying move the story along. lol

Chapters eight and nine will also be considered "filler" chaps, leading up to a certain chapter ;)

I also revised Chapter Six for those who had read my first posting, you might want to reread it. Don't have to...but yeah XD

So, Robin should be better in character...

Oh, to Lovely-blue-Lady: Glad you like! The Team hasn't gone to the future though, its present day and two years before the Titans form. The future Titans come to Jump but don't form in this story. Hope that helps. lol.

Also, it is official...Starfire and Beast Boy will be included to this story, thanks to the poll takers! So keep your eyes open for them :)

Anyhoo...its official that I blabbed enough and it is also official that I do not own Teen Titans, Young Justice, and DC Comics.

Any grammer mistakes...well, I am only human...

Enjoy!


Chapter Seven

A Couple Days Later...

"Come now Robin, you'll have to better than that, I haven't even broken a sweat yet" Slade taunted as he delivered another powerful roundhouse kick that sent his apprentice sprawling across the concrete floor. Slade charged and leapt gracefully into the air, back flipping once before drawing his arm back, ready to deliver an excruciating punch upon Robin, who was laying supine on the floor, having the breath knocked out of him. His eyes widened as Slade alighted down towards him and he rapidly rolled away just as Slade's large fist smashed into the concrete floor. Slade straightened up from his landing and cracked his knuckles, his demeanor apathetic.

Robin scrambled to his feet, staring at the large dent left by the villain.

He then glared at Slade.

"What the heck is that? Who just does that…Were you trying to kill me?" Robin inquired, incredulously.

"I wasn't trying to kill you…but, could have seriously harmed you, you need to be prepared, Robin. Perhaps if you used the combat techniques I showed you the last few days, then perhaps you would be winning this bout"

"Perhaps if you actually eased up a bit, I would be putting up a better fight. Those techniques you "showed" me were also used on me" Robin replied, wincing and clutching his side. He could still feel the afflicted contusions forming over his body. The techniques Slade had afflicted on him were more lethal and aggressive then the fighting style he used as a hero.

Slade gave an amused chuckle and deviated away from Robin, his back now facing Robin.

"I never said being my apprentice was going to be easy. After all, I expect many things from you…"

Robin rolled his eyes but remained silent, glancing around. His deep blue eyes gazed upwards, where an unmoving gear sat. A mischievous grin spread across his face. Keeping his eyes on Slade and trying to be silent as possible, Robin slid into the shadows of the room and made his way onto the gear. I

t was a perfect spot. He was close enough to get Slade and not have the villain anticipate his attack.

"Paybacks are a pain, Slade" he thought amusingly, as he crouched, bracing himself.

"Three…two…one…"Robin mentally counted and pushed off and flipping silently before he started to descend…


Slade had been rambling on about the expectations; half noticing Robin had become unusually silent. Slade paused in mid sentence, and could only hear the soothing sound of the gears grinding above him.

"Using his impressive stealth skills…thrilling" Slade thought, hearing a faint noise from behind and above. Slade spun around, his timing was slightly off, and as he did, Robin's steel sole boot connected precisely with Slade's mask. The force made Slade stumble and Robin unleashed a roundhouse kick that sent Slade stumbling once more. Robin backed up and charged, leaping and swinging his leg once more, to deliver another roundhouse kick, hitting and smashing the orange metallic part of the mask.

A cracking was heard as Slade flew several feet away.

Slade could hear Robin's slightly ragged breathing as he silently picked himself up and ran a hand over his mask, feeling a large deep crack running from the crown of the orange metal, cracking diagonally down across his eyepiece, and down to the edge of the bottom.

"Impressive…but reckless and foolish. Nobody...not even my apprentice gets away with cracking my mask" Slade thought angrily.

Slade's body trembled with rage and he twisted around to face a very smug Robin.

"What's the matter Slade? Upset that your young apprentice got the best of you…or your face?" Robin taunted with a smirk.

"You are going to regret doing that…" Slade replied, malice seeping into his voice.

Robin gave his blithe laugh.

"Or are you upset that I made a crack in your mask…or your pride?"

Losing all self control, with a fierce animalistic growl, Slade leapt at Robin, who barely got out of way.

But not completely out of the way.

Robin felt a hand grabbed his ankle and Robin attempted to free himself.

"How-"

"Look at me…Robin"

Robin froze at the sound of the sinister voice.

Slowly, he twisted slightly and glanced down, where Slade crouched, holding his ankle firmly. Robin shivered as he met Slade's gaze, that single dark eye was cold and vicious, staring right at him, showing Slade's emotions.

With an abrupt yank, Robin let out a startled yell as he fell harshly to the ground. Immediately he turned onto his stomach and attempted to crawl and pull away, but Slade reached over and grabbed a thick full of midnight black hair and yanked hard.

Robin let a small cry of pain escape his lips, his eyes watering as Slade forced him up onto his knees. Another sharp yank, and Robin's head was pulled all the way back, staring up at the now standing and looming figure, who stared down mercilessly at him.

Slade crouched down slowly, forcing Robin down onto his hands and knees.

"Don't you ever…ever laugh at me or insult me. It will be the last mistake you make" Slade whispered venomously into Robin's ear.

Then, Slade slammed Robin's face into the ground.

"How does it feel Robin? Let's hope I don't make a crack in your face" Slade growled and slammed his apprentice's face into the floor again, before releasing his grip from Robin's hair. Slade then straightened back up and ambled to his throne like chair, and relaxed into it, closing his eye.

He had lost self control.

It wasn't suppose to happen, but Robin had provoked him and Slade felt that he was justified to show and give his apprentice a taste of what he could really do.

What a threat he could be...


Robin was trembling, at the moment, too petrified and stunned too move. He could feel the trickle of blood starting to flow from his nostrils and slowly raised himself to his knees, wiping away the blood with the back of his black gloved hand. His nose hurt the worst, throbbing painfully, and Robin knew it was either swollen or broken. Luckily he had kept his mouth shut tightly, or he would have lost or had some chipped teeth. Robin clambered shakily to his feet and glanced around warily, and spotted the villain in his chair.

"Did you learn anything today, Robin?"

"Y-yeah"

"What did you learn?"

"Not to anger, laugh, or insult you"

"Very good. We are done for today, apprentice. Go eat, shower, and rest. Tomorrow will be another day" Slade said.

Robin nodded silently and broke out into a run, relieved to get away from Slade.

Wintergreen was waiting outside.

"I heard you upset Master Slade" he commented as he studied Robin.

Despite what had happen, Robin grinned at the elderly man.

"Well...somebody needs to get under his skin once in awhile"

Wintergreen shook his head.

"You are a brave but reckless boy"

"I know, get it from, well, you know…could I get anything for-"

Robin gestured to his nose and body.

Wintergreen chuckled and nodded.

"Of course Robin"


An hour later, Robin had showered, given medication for pain, and was now eating a scrumptious dinner of steak, mashed potatoes, and broccoli with cheese.

"Again Wintergreen-"

"Call me William"

"My bad...William, the food is delicious"

William chuckled as he took Robin's clean plate.

"I'm glad you enjoy it"

"So, what's for dessert?" Robin inquired hopefully.

"Robin doesn't get dessert" Slade answered as he ambled into the room.

Robin glared at Slade.

"Don't be a grump, Slade"

"Don't be a nuisance, Robin"

Master and apprentice glared at another.

Wintergreen cleared his throat, trying to ease the tension.

"Let's ask William. So Will, do you think I deserve dessert or not?" Robin asked confidently.

Wintergreen looked at Slade, who gave him a warning look.

"I believe that neither of you deserve dessert, but we all make mistakes, do we not? We can all mend those mistakes made with a piece of pumpkin pie" Wintergreen replied as he placed three plates down on the table, and then placed a well made pumpkin pie.

"Hmmm…looks good" Robin commented.

"Of course, Wintergreen makes the best" Slade replied, sitting down on the other side of the table.

"I beg to differ…" Robin thought dryly, thinking of Alfred and his delicious cooking.

A pang of sorrow shot through Robin.

He really did miss Gotham…his home, Bruce, Alfred, and his friends... who were now gone.

They were all gone…at least for now…


A/N: Soooo...that was Chapter Seven!

And I am going to ramble a tad more, sorry!

Sorry...I had to do this! Slade in my stories are usually cruel and abusive, and it was killing me not to have Slade beat or punish Robin.

(Yes, I am horrible for saying that...but it cant be helped, I am a bit dark and twisted)

Anyways, we all know that sooner or later, this was going to happen XD

So, I hoped Robin was still in character...Hoped you enjoyed the chapter!