Robin headed to the Chinese temple and met with Seraph for a test. But
when he meets the Oracle, he'll be in for the surprise of his life.
Tenth Chapter Notes
Appearances from the Oracle, Niobe, Seraph, and Morpheus. Remember the fight scene between Neo and Seraph on Reloaded; well you're going to get a different style of fighting in this chapter. And I brought similar scenes from Reloaded and Revolutions.
Disclaimer: Don't own any of the scenes, stunts, or characters.
Chapter 10: The Oracle
It was mid morning in Jump City as Robin arrived to the temple in Chinatown on his R-Cycle. The temple looked like a big Japanese house with a pyramid shape tiled roof. Around the temple, were cherry blossom and bamboo trees. Robin walked up the stone steps that go straight to the temple until his communicator starts beeping. He picked it up and saw Cyborg's face on the screen.
Cyborg: (on the communicator) Robin, are you sure you don't need us there? What if it's a trap?
Robin: Don't worry Cy; I'll handle this by myself. Besides, this Seraph said that there's disturbing news that can affect our city. This could be important.
Robin turned off the communicator and headed straight into the temple. When he walked through the doors he saw a big empty room with yellow walls and at the end, a shrine of a Buddha statue filled with flowers and other trinkets. At the shrine there was someone praying to it. He was wearing black pants and a white Chinese jacket. Robin slowly approached the stranger not knowing what will happen.
Robin: Excuse me but is your name Seraph?
The stranger stood up and turned to Robin.
Seraph: Indeed I am Robin. Thank you for coming at such short notice.
Robin: You told me that have news that will change our city. I want to know what.
Seraph: Very well. But you need to talk to the Oracle about that.
Robin: O.K.
Seraph: (walking towards Robin) I can take you to her. But before I do, let me first apologize.
Robin: For what?
Seraph: For this.
Seraph immediately used his right fist to punch Robin in the face but Robin blocked it. Seraph then made a quick sweep with his leg, but Robin jumped out of the way and landed on his feet, away from Seraph. Seraph was in his classic kung fu stance while Robin was in his own stance.
Robin: Only fair to warn you. You caught me on a bad mood.
Robin charged right in and did a number of punches. Seraph dodged three punches, blocked two, and countered with a punch to Robin's left cheek. Robin blocked that punch and a number of different punches that Seraph threw. Both Robin and Seraph were continuing their hand-to-hand combat until Seraph grabbed Robin's arm and performed an arm drag. Robin somersaulted back to his feet and surprised Seraph with backwards jump kick. Seraph got knocked down and jumped back up and did his high kick. Robin ducked down and did his own sweep but Seraph jumped up with his legs opened. Seraph made two different roundhouse kicks. Robin blocked the first one but the last one hit him in the gut. Robin was flying to the support beams of the roof and landed on one of the beams. Seraph jumped up and landed on another beam. They fought each other with a variety of kicks, jumping from one beam to another. Robin used his acrobatic skills to reach to the highest point of the roof while Seraph jumped to different beams and headed to Robin. Robin made a straight hard kick to Seraph's gut, crashing him to two support beams and landed hard on the ground. Robin landed back on the temple floor but Seraph quickly got up. Robin went back to his stance but Seraph raised his hand, telling Robin to stop.
Seraph: Good.
Robin looked at Seraph with pure confusion on his face.
Seraph: The Matrix has many enemies. I just want to be sure.
Robin: Of what?
Seraph: That your on our side.
Robin: (anime sweat drop) You know, you should've just asked.
Seraph: No, you don't truly know someone unless you fight him. Come.
Back at the Tower, the rest of the Titans were watching the window/TV showing a map of Jump City with a red dot that has the letter R.
Starfire: What's taking Robin so long?
Beast Boy: Maybe it was a trap after all.
Cyborg: I don't know BB. If it were a trap, he would've called us by now. Don't worry; as long as that tracer's on him, we're O.K.
Back at the temple, Seraph and Robin approached a broom closet. Seraph took a key out of his sleeve and inserted it into the doorknob. The door opened and both Seraph and Robin went through the door. The door closed behind them while at the same time, Robin's tracer went off on the map. The Titans got scared and turned to Cyborg. Cyborg, who was scared too, made a quick lie.
Cyborg: Uuuuhhhh... His battery is low?
Meanwhile, Robin was following Seraph down a white hallway that has nothing but green doors.
Robin: Where are we?
Seraph: You're in a programmer's maintenance passage. These doors lead to different areas of the Matrix.
Robin: Huh?
Seraph: Your world. However these doors must be opened with keys created by the Keymaker. And only a number of people have these types of keys.
Robin: Are you the Keymaker?
Seraph: The Kaymaker died a year ago. I'm just the guardian of the Oracle.
The two approached one of the green doors and Seraph took out another key from his sleeve.
Seraph: Robin, I'm going to open the door. It is up to you to walk through it. Do you understand?
Robin gave a quick nod while Seraph opened the door. When Robin walked through the door, he was inside a living room of an apartment. The living room was filled with antique furniture and exotic plants. He continued to a beaded door that leads to a kitchen. In the kitchen, Robin saw three people in front of him. One was a black male wearing a black and purple suit and glasses with no holders for the ears. The other was a brown female wearing red leather pants and jacket, strange shaped glasses, and small dreadlocks in her hair. And the last person was a woman around her 50's sitting on a chair. She has frizzle hair, and wore a green dress with an orange apron.
The Oracle: You must be Robin.
Robin looked at the old woman.
Robin: Who are you?
The Oracle: Why do people always ask me that question when they already know the answer to?
Robin: Are you telling me you are the Oracle? (small snicker) This has got to be a sick joke.
The Oracle: If this is a joke I should be laughing, Tim Drake.
Robin snicker soon faded as he heard his real name coming from a stranger.
Robin: How did you know my real name?
The Oracle: I know everything about you Robin. I know about the Titans history, their real names, and their past. Being the Oracle in the Matrix is so damn hard knowing about life and death. But it's all worth it. Have a seat.
Robin: I better off standing.
The Oracle looked at Robin with a small smile on her face. Robin then decided to sit at the table with the Oracle.
Robin: Then again, sitting down seems much more comfortable.
The Oracle: I knew you were going to do that.
Robin then looked at the other two standing up.
Robin: And who are you two?
Morpheus: I am Morpheus, captain of the Nebuchadnezzar.
Niobe: Captain Niobe from the Logos.
Robin greeted the two captains then looked back at the Oracle.
Robin: O.K. so why am I here?
The Oracle: Tell me Robin; did you notice anything strange in the past few hours?
Robin: Well Cyborg told me that a guy in a suit jumped off a police car and landed on the hood of a hot rod at the other end of the freeway. My team was chasing a criminal in Jump City when he flew out of a dead end ally. This criminal broke all laws of physics while fighting with us. We found out that he died 3 years ago. And that maintenance passage back there. Do all of that count as anything strange?
The Oracle: Most likely. Robin, when you watch sci-fi movies, do you hear an actor saying, "Nothing is what it seems"?
Robin gave a simple nod.
The Oracle: Well that's what happened. You see Robin; your team experienced the middle of a battle that's been raging for a year. Evil programs, agents, and rebels are still fighting each other hoping to gain enough territory from each other. They keep this battle a secret so that know one knows about it. Not the citizens, not the police, not even superheroes like you or the Titans. But tonight, this world will change if we don't do something about it.
Robin: About what?
Morpheus: We have an archenemy that goes by the name of Merovingian. Most people called him the Frenchman. He's obsessed in controlling the Matrix and ruling it in the palm of his hand. Now he has the power to change the Matrix forever.
Robin: I don't understand why this involves with me or the Titans.
Niobe: We believe that Merovingian's working with someone. Someone you know a lot about.
Niobe took a picture out of her jacket and handed it to Robin. Robin looked at the picture and saw the person wearing armor and a black and orange mask. Robin's face showed pure shock, confusion, and anger.
Robin: Slade?
The Oracle: You seemed surprised Robin.
Robin: Why yes. You see, Slade died two months ago when he was burned alive in the lava pits. I thought we were rid of him. I guess we are wrong.
Morpheus: What we know so far is that they had joined forces and created a device known as the Alterer. If we stop them before midnight, then we'll save the Matrix.
Robin: And what happens if we don't?
The Oracle: Then Merovingian will take over the Matrix. And Slade will make you and the Teen Titans into his very own apprentices.
Robin felt anger on the inside, as he knows that he and Terra became apprentices for Slade and it was pure hell.
Robin: I'm not going to let Slade do that.
Robin stood up out of his seat and was about to leave but Seraph appeared into the kitchen and blocked the doorway.
Robin: Get out of the way Seraph, if you know what's good for you.
Morpheus: Robin, I could tell that you hate Slade, but you're not ready to take on Merovingian. You see he's a power hungry maniac that is obsessed with more power. And with the Alterer in his control, he will get that power. What you need is backup.
Robin: (turned to Morpheus) We Titans can handle any villain that takes us on.
Morpheus: But not Merovingian. Therefore, we already assigned you with one of our own.
Robin: Who?
Niobe: He goes by the name of LM. He was taught and trained by a savior in our world and could take on any challenge. But with a challenge this grave, he needs help, your teams help.
Robin: LM huh? He sounds quite interesting. So where is he?
Seraph moved away from the door as a figure appeared behind him. Robin turned around and saw the same guy that attacked his team.
Robin: YOU!
LM: Well nice to see you too.
Robin took out his Bo staff out of his utility belt and was ready for battle but Morpheus stopped him.
Morpheus: Hold it Robin. That's no way to treat your partner.
Robin: You mean to tell me that LM's the same guy that attacked us?
LM: Don't be surprised Robin, I didn't want your team on this mission as well.
Robin: Really, well that can be arranged.
The Oracle: Boys, boys. I don't want you two fighting in my home. Listen, this is a grave situation we're dealing with and this can't be solved with you two fighting. Now I want everyone to leave the kitchen, I want to have a private conversation with LM.
Everyone left the kitchen except LM. LM took off his sunglasses and walked closer to the Oracle.
LM: All right, what is it this time Oracle.
The Oracle: LM, do you remember when you first came to me? I said to you that you have to choose your own path, your own destiny.
LM: Yeah I remember that.
The Oracle: It's been a year now, and you haven't found that path yet.
LM: Things have been a little hectic lately and I don't know where to begin.
The Oracle: LM, you've been taught by Neo for two years before the end of the war. You should know that you have a choice just like everyone else.
LM: Yes, but there's nothing new to do. Ever since that day, the choices were scarce.
The Oracle: Maybe, but perhaps that path is right in front of you and you just don't see it.
LM: So you expect me to choose my path immediately?
The Oracle: No LM, I expect you to make up your goddamn mind. One more thing, you still have Neo's glasses, do you?
LM took out the damaged sunglasses out of his trench coat pocket and placed it on the kitchen table.
LM: It's just for sad memories, but it gives me luck in every mission I go through.
The Oracle: These glasses aren't just for memories or luck it's something more. I can sense a strange power in those glasses, a very special power indeed.
LM: They're just glasses.
The Oracle: Listen, if you ever in serious trouble, if you have a problem that can't be solved, put on these glasses. It can protect you.
LM: I'll see to it at that.
LM put Neo's glasses back in the trench coat pocket then asked the Oracle one more question.
LM: Oracle about the choosing my own path. How should I know when I choose it?
The Oracle: You'll know LM, you'll always know.
LM put his sunglasses back on and he and the Oracle left the kitchen. Robin, Morpheus, Niobe, and Seraph were waiting for them in the living room. When the Oracle and LM entered the living room, Robin stared at LM in case he attacked.
LM: You're still here?
Robin: Morpheus told me to stay here.
Morpheus: Now Robin, you and your team must join us at our base of operation after lunch. 1 PM, don't be late.
Robin: And how do I get there?
The Oracle took a key out of her purse and gave it to Robin.
The Oracle: Use this key to open the storage room in your tower. LM would you mind bringing Robin back to the temple?
LM: What? (looked at Robin) Fine.
LM and Robin walked out of the Oracle's apartment and into the maintenance passage. While walking Robin was wondering about LM's history and started asking questions.
Robin: So Luis, that is your real name right?
LM: It was a long time ago O.K. I don't want to discuss about the past. I don't even want to join with the Titans in the first place.
Robin: Then why don't you leave and we'll handle Slade and Merovingian?
LM: Because it's a direct order by Commander Lock and the council of Zion. If I don't obey this order, Lock's going to kill me. Besides, You won't last a second with Merovingian and his soldiers.
They both came to the door that leads back to the Chinese temple. LM opens the door and Robin went through the door, but turned to LM and asks him something else.
Robin: One more question. Why did you save me back at the subway station?
LM, who likes to keep Zion a secret, decides to answer his question in a different type of way.
LM: Because you're not ready for the truth yet.
LM closed the door while at the same time, Robin's communicator started sounding off. Robin picked it up and saw Cyborg's face again.
Cyborg: (on the communicator) Robin where were you? Your tracer went off when you were inside and we couldn't contact you. What happened back there?
Robin: Cyborg, I'm going to get some pizza, I'll explain everything when I get back to the Tower.
Meanwhile, in the Chateau in the mountains, a French man was in his office going through a number of papers. He was in his mid thirties wearing a suit that looks like something out of Transylvania. The French man's name is Merovingian. He was looking at assigned papers and files until his phone rang. He picked it up to see who it is.
Merovingian: Bonjour.
Slade: (on the phone) Merovingian, it's me Slade.
Merovingian: Ah Monsieur Slade, so glad you called. To what do I owe the pleasure?
Slade: (on the phone) Everything's set for tonight.
Merovingian: Bonne, bonne. Soon we'll have all the power to become gods.
Slade: (on the phone) Let's see when the time comes.
Merovingian: We, we, I'll contact you at the meeting. (hung up the phone) Cain, Abel.
Two men entered the office and walked towards Merovingian.
Cain and Abel: Yes sir.
Merovingian: Give my wife something comfortable to wear and call our supportives. It's time to party.
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Tenth Chapter Notes
Appearances from the Oracle, Niobe, Seraph, and Morpheus. Remember the fight scene between Neo and Seraph on Reloaded; well you're going to get a different style of fighting in this chapter. And I brought similar scenes from Reloaded and Revolutions.
Disclaimer: Don't own any of the scenes, stunts, or characters.
Chapter 10: The Oracle
It was mid morning in Jump City as Robin arrived to the temple in Chinatown on his R-Cycle. The temple looked like a big Japanese house with a pyramid shape tiled roof. Around the temple, were cherry blossom and bamboo trees. Robin walked up the stone steps that go straight to the temple until his communicator starts beeping. He picked it up and saw Cyborg's face on the screen.
Cyborg: (on the communicator) Robin, are you sure you don't need us there? What if it's a trap?
Robin: Don't worry Cy; I'll handle this by myself. Besides, this Seraph said that there's disturbing news that can affect our city. This could be important.
Robin turned off the communicator and headed straight into the temple. When he walked through the doors he saw a big empty room with yellow walls and at the end, a shrine of a Buddha statue filled with flowers and other trinkets. At the shrine there was someone praying to it. He was wearing black pants and a white Chinese jacket. Robin slowly approached the stranger not knowing what will happen.
Robin: Excuse me but is your name Seraph?
The stranger stood up and turned to Robin.
Seraph: Indeed I am Robin. Thank you for coming at such short notice.
Robin: You told me that have news that will change our city. I want to know what.
Seraph: Very well. But you need to talk to the Oracle about that.
Robin: O.K.
Seraph: (walking towards Robin) I can take you to her. But before I do, let me first apologize.
Robin: For what?
Seraph: For this.
Seraph immediately used his right fist to punch Robin in the face but Robin blocked it. Seraph then made a quick sweep with his leg, but Robin jumped out of the way and landed on his feet, away from Seraph. Seraph was in his classic kung fu stance while Robin was in his own stance.
Robin: Only fair to warn you. You caught me on a bad mood.
Robin charged right in and did a number of punches. Seraph dodged three punches, blocked two, and countered with a punch to Robin's left cheek. Robin blocked that punch and a number of different punches that Seraph threw. Both Robin and Seraph were continuing their hand-to-hand combat until Seraph grabbed Robin's arm and performed an arm drag. Robin somersaulted back to his feet and surprised Seraph with backwards jump kick. Seraph got knocked down and jumped back up and did his high kick. Robin ducked down and did his own sweep but Seraph jumped up with his legs opened. Seraph made two different roundhouse kicks. Robin blocked the first one but the last one hit him in the gut. Robin was flying to the support beams of the roof and landed on one of the beams. Seraph jumped up and landed on another beam. They fought each other with a variety of kicks, jumping from one beam to another. Robin used his acrobatic skills to reach to the highest point of the roof while Seraph jumped to different beams and headed to Robin. Robin made a straight hard kick to Seraph's gut, crashing him to two support beams and landed hard on the ground. Robin landed back on the temple floor but Seraph quickly got up. Robin went back to his stance but Seraph raised his hand, telling Robin to stop.
Seraph: Good.
Robin looked at Seraph with pure confusion on his face.
Seraph: The Matrix has many enemies. I just want to be sure.
Robin: Of what?
Seraph: That your on our side.
Robin: (anime sweat drop) You know, you should've just asked.
Seraph: No, you don't truly know someone unless you fight him. Come.
Back at the Tower, the rest of the Titans were watching the window/TV showing a map of Jump City with a red dot that has the letter R.
Starfire: What's taking Robin so long?
Beast Boy: Maybe it was a trap after all.
Cyborg: I don't know BB. If it were a trap, he would've called us by now. Don't worry; as long as that tracer's on him, we're O.K.
Back at the temple, Seraph and Robin approached a broom closet. Seraph took a key out of his sleeve and inserted it into the doorknob. The door opened and both Seraph and Robin went through the door. The door closed behind them while at the same time, Robin's tracer went off on the map. The Titans got scared and turned to Cyborg. Cyborg, who was scared too, made a quick lie.
Cyborg: Uuuuhhhh... His battery is low?
Meanwhile, Robin was following Seraph down a white hallway that has nothing but green doors.
Robin: Where are we?
Seraph: You're in a programmer's maintenance passage. These doors lead to different areas of the Matrix.
Robin: Huh?
Seraph: Your world. However these doors must be opened with keys created by the Keymaker. And only a number of people have these types of keys.
Robin: Are you the Keymaker?
Seraph: The Kaymaker died a year ago. I'm just the guardian of the Oracle.
The two approached one of the green doors and Seraph took out another key from his sleeve.
Seraph: Robin, I'm going to open the door. It is up to you to walk through it. Do you understand?
Robin gave a quick nod while Seraph opened the door. When Robin walked through the door, he was inside a living room of an apartment. The living room was filled with antique furniture and exotic plants. He continued to a beaded door that leads to a kitchen. In the kitchen, Robin saw three people in front of him. One was a black male wearing a black and purple suit and glasses with no holders for the ears. The other was a brown female wearing red leather pants and jacket, strange shaped glasses, and small dreadlocks in her hair. And the last person was a woman around her 50's sitting on a chair. She has frizzle hair, and wore a green dress with an orange apron.
The Oracle: You must be Robin.
Robin looked at the old woman.
Robin: Who are you?
The Oracle: Why do people always ask me that question when they already know the answer to?
Robin: Are you telling me you are the Oracle? (small snicker) This has got to be a sick joke.
The Oracle: If this is a joke I should be laughing, Tim Drake.
Robin snicker soon faded as he heard his real name coming from a stranger.
Robin: How did you know my real name?
The Oracle: I know everything about you Robin. I know about the Titans history, their real names, and their past. Being the Oracle in the Matrix is so damn hard knowing about life and death. But it's all worth it. Have a seat.
Robin: I better off standing.
The Oracle looked at Robin with a small smile on her face. Robin then decided to sit at the table with the Oracle.
Robin: Then again, sitting down seems much more comfortable.
The Oracle: I knew you were going to do that.
Robin then looked at the other two standing up.
Robin: And who are you two?
Morpheus: I am Morpheus, captain of the Nebuchadnezzar.
Niobe: Captain Niobe from the Logos.
Robin greeted the two captains then looked back at the Oracle.
Robin: O.K. so why am I here?
The Oracle: Tell me Robin; did you notice anything strange in the past few hours?
Robin: Well Cyborg told me that a guy in a suit jumped off a police car and landed on the hood of a hot rod at the other end of the freeway. My team was chasing a criminal in Jump City when he flew out of a dead end ally. This criminal broke all laws of physics while fighting with us. We found out that he died 3 years ago. And that maintenance passage back there. Do all of that count as anything strange?
The Oracle: Most likely. Robin, when you watch sci-fi movies, do you hear an actor saying, "Nothing is what it seems"?
Robin gave a simple nod.
The Oracle: Well that's what happened. You see Robin; your team experienced the middle of a battle that's been raging for a year. Evil programs, agents, and rebels are still fighting each other hoping to gain enough territory from each other. They keep this battle a secret so that know one knows about it. Not the citizens, not the police, not even superheroes like you or the Titans. But tonight, this world will change if we don't do something about it.
Robin: About what?
Morpheus: We have an archenemy that goes by the name of Merovingian. Most people called him the Frenchman. He's obsessed in controlling the Matrix and ruling it in the palm of his hand. Now he has the power to change the Matrix forever.
Robin: I don't understand why this involves with me or the Titans.
Niobe: We believe that Merovingian's working with someone. Someone you know a lot about.
Niobe took a picture out of her jacket and handed it to Robin. Robin looked at the picture and saw the person wearing armor and a black and orange mask. Robin's face showed pure shock, confusion, and anger.
Robin: Slade?
The Oracle: You seemed surprised Robin.
Robin: Why yes. You see, Slade died two months ago when he was burned alive in the lava pits. I thought we were rid of him. I guess we are wrong.
Morpheus: What we know so far is that they had joined forces and created a device known as the Alterer. If we stop them before midnight, then we'll save the Matrix.
Robin: And what happens if we don't?
The Oracle: Then Merovingian will take over the Matrix. And Slade will make you and the Teen Titans into his very own apprentices.
Robin felt anger on the inside, as he knows that he and Terra became apprentices for Slade and it was pure hell.
Robin: I'm not going to let Slade do that.
Robin stood up out of his seat and was about to leave but Seraph appeared into the kitchen and blocked the doorway.
Robin: Get out of the way Seraph, if you know what's good for you.
Morpheus: Robin, I could tell that you hate Slade, but you're not ready to take on Merovingian. You see he's a power hungry maniac that is obsessed with more power. And with the Alterer in his control, he will get that power. What you need is backup.
Robin: (turned to Morpheus) We Titans can handle any villain that takes us on.
Morpheus: But not Merovingian. Therefore, we already assigned you with one of our own.
Robin: Who?
Niobe: He goes by the name of LM. He was taught and trained by a savior in our world and could take on any challenge. But with a challenge this grave, he needs help, your teams help.
Robin: LM huh? He sounds quite interesting. So where is he?
Seraph moved away from the door as a figure appeared behind him. Robin turned around and saw the same guy that attacked his team.
Robin: YOU!
LM: Well nice to see you too.
Robin took out his Bo staff out of his utility belt and was ready for battle but Morpheus stopped him.
Morpheus: Hold it Robin. That's no way to treat your partner.
Robin: You mean to tell me that LM's the same guy that attacked us?
LM: Don't be surprised Robin, I didn't want your team on this mission as well.
Robin: Really, well that can be arranged.
The Oracle: Boys, boys. I don't want you two fighting in my home. Listen, this is a grave situation we're dealing with and this can't be solved with you two fighting. Now I want everyone to leave the kitchen, I want to have a private conversation with LM.
Everyone left the kitchen except LM. LM took off his sunglasses and walked closer to the Oracle.
LM: All right, what is it this time Oracle.
The Oracle: LM, do you remember when you first came to me? I said to you that you have to choose your own path, your own destiny.
LM: Yeah I remember that.
The Oracle: It's been a year now, and you haven't found that path yet.
LM: Things have been a little hectic lately and I don't know where to begin.
The Oracle: LM, you've been taught by Neo for two years before the end of the war. You should know that you have a choice just like everyone else.
LM: Yes, but there's nothing new to do. Ever since that day, the choices were scarce.
The Oracle: Maybe, but perhaps that path is right in front of you and you just don't see it.
LM: So you expect me to choose my path immediately?
The Oracle: No LM, I expect you to make up your goddamn mind. One more thing, you still have Neo's glasses, do you?
LM took out the damaged sunglasses out of his trench coat pocket and placed it on the kitchen table.
LM: It's just for sad memories, but it gives me luck in every mission I go through.
The Oracle: These glasses aren't just for memories or luck it's something more. I can sense a strange power in those glasses, a very special power indeed.
LM: They're just glasses.
The Oracle: Listen, if you ever in serious trouble, if you have a problem that can't be solved, put on these glasses. It can protect you.
LM: I'll see to it at that.
LM put Neo's glasses back in the trench coat pocket then asked the Oracle one more question.
LM: Oracle about the choosing my own path. How should I know when I choose it?
The Oracle: You'll know LM, you'll always know.
LM put his sunglasses back on and he and the Oracle left the kitchen. Robin, Morpheus, Niobe, and Seraph were waiting for them in the living room. When the Oracle and LM entered the living room, Robin stared at LM in case he attacked.
LM: You're still here?
Robin: Morpheus told me to stay here.
Morpheus: Now Robin, you and your team must join us at our base of operation after lunch. 1 PM, don't be late.
Robin: And how do I get there?
The Oracle took a key out of her purse and gave it to Robin.
The Oracle: Use this key to open the storage room in your tower. LM would you mind bringing Robin back to the temple?
LM: What? (looked at Robin) Fine.
LM and Robin walked out of the Oracle's apartment and into the maintenance passage. While walking Robin was wondering about LM's history and started asking questions.
Robin: So Luis, that is your real name right?
LM: It was a long time ago O.K. I don't want to discuss about the past. I don't even want to join with the Titans in the first place.
Robin: Then why don't you leave and we'll handle Slade and Merovingian?
LM: Because it's a direct order by Commander Lock and the council of Zion. If I don't obey this order, Lock's going to kill me. Besides, You won't last a second with Merovingian and his soldiers.
They both came to the door that leads back to the Chinese temple. LM opens the door and Robin went through the door, but turned to LM and asks him something else.
Robin: One more question. Why did you save me back at the subway station?
LM, who likes to keep Zion a secret, decides to answer his question in a different type of way.
LM: Because you're not ready for the truth yet.
LM closed the door while at the same time, Robin's communicator started sounding off. Robin picked it up and saw Cyborg's face again.
Cyborg: (on the communicator) Robin where were you? Your tracer went off when you were inside and we couldn't contact you. What happened back there?
Robin: Cyborg, I'm going to get some pizza, I'll explain everything when I get back to the Tower.
Meanwhile, in the Chateau in the mountains, a French man was in his office going through a number of papers. He was in his mid thirties wearing a suit that looks like something out of Transylvania. The French man's name is Merovingian. He was looking at assigned papers and files until his phone rang. He picked it up to see who it is.
Merovingian: Bonjour.
Slade: (on the phone) Merovingian, it's me Slade.
Merovingian: Ah Monsieur Slade, so glad you called. To what do I owe the pleasure?
Slade: (on the phone) Everything's set for tonight.
Merovingian: Bonne, bonne. Soon we'll have all the power to become gods.
Slade: (on the phone) Let's see when the time comes.
Merovingian: We, we, I'll contact you at the meeting. (hung up the phone) Cain, Abel.
Two men entered the office and walked towards Merovingian.
Cain and Abel: Yes sir.
Merovingian: Give my wife something comfortable to wear and call our supportives. It's time to party.
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