The plan was simple. Simple but genius; Red X have himself an imaginary pat on the back for coming up with it. He would drag a worn and defeated Robin into the main part of the hideout, where Slade would be setting up everything for his "Make Robin Suffer" scheme. Robin would be thrown into the corner, handcuffs on, with a key hidden within his palm.
Slade would be so happy with the prospect of having the Boy Wonder there to watch his daughter suffer, that he wouldn't even notice Red X signal Starfire. She - waiting outside the door - would signal Cyborg, who would cut off all the power in the building. This would eliminate the few dim lights that surrounded Slade's work area, leaving him momentarily blind to the world around him.
Then, Robin and Red X would rescue Coral and hand her over to Starfire, who would stay in the other room with the baby. The rest of the Titans (with the help of Red X) would take down Slade, and return home happily.
Honestly, the FBI needed to hire Red X. Or at least give him a badge. A badge would be lovely.
"You are sure this will work?" Starfire asked skeptically, twirling a lock of hair in her hand. Red X watched her closely, licking his lips as his eyes fell to her mouth.
Well, you couldn't take the villain out of Red X, that was for sure. And even though he was helping the Titans this once, he knew when it was over, Robin would be coming for him.
"Positive. Have some faith, Princess."
"Why should we trust you?" Raven asked, breaking her silence for once. Red X didn't remember ever hearing her speak, and there was something about her tone that grated on his nerves. He smirked beneath the mask.
"Because," he started, eyeing each of them. He held Robin's gaze for several moments, an unspoken conversation passing between the two of them. Finally, Red X turned his attention back to Raven and crossed his arms over his chest, "I'm your last hope."
