Jace: Hello again my dear friends, and welcome to the 10th chapter of Control. And the 4th fight in the story. Don't wanna bore you with words so will get talking at the end, ENJOY!

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Chapter 10: To Kill A Bird Part 1

Raven released a sharp gasp at the foot planted in her stomach, sending her through the concrete wall and rolling on the common room floor. She recovered by flipping up onto her feet and hitting consecutive back flips just in time, a spray of bullets coating her original spot. She took into a sprint as the assailant kept up with their shooting before noticing the fallen titans on the ground and aiming their gun at them before mercilessly shooting upon them. Ravens attention shot to her defenseless comrades and with a quick mutter of her mantra, her hand extended out and a raven shaped shield bounced the bullets off.

She gave a mental sigh in relief but her moment was quickly ended when something shot into her back and sent a strong shock through her body that made her scream out before falling to the ground in a slump, unconscious and smoking.

"Was that it?" The assailants seductive voice mocked in a bored fashion, stepping over the fallen Titans forms as she took a seat at the kitchens stool making herself comfortable. Her communicator buzzed and she clicked her ear an annoyed glare cast at the bodies splayed across the ground.

"Father? I was told that these Titans would put up a fight that would resort to me fighting dirty, yet I was able to easily apprehend all except Robin without breaking a sweat." The girl twirled in her seat eyeing her nail.

A voice laughed from the other end, the sound of machinery echoing in the background. "Now now Rose dear, remember that the Titans have been crippled from their fatal loss. Besides, 'he' has not shown up yet and you shouldn't take the others to be out of the battle quite yet, I've fought them long enough to learn they have a spirit that pushes them even in their darkest hours."

Rose twisted her body away from them scoffing at his words. "Whatever, let's just see if their oh powerful leader can give me the fight my body's been aching for." She purred leaning her elbows on the table. The person upon the end of the communicator let a light chuckle escape their lips.

"Oh you'll find that he's quite the fight, in fact why not you see for yourself."

Not understanding his words as he shut off, a red birdarang landed right next to her causing her eyes to widen before a beep went off and with a mutter of a swear she flipped back right as the counter exploded. The moment she landed something swept her legs and as she fell through the air, glowing green hands punched into her abdomen and sent her flying out the window, soaring for the waters below.

"Everyone alright?" Robin stood looking out the window at where he saw the girl was about to hit the water until a hover cycle of some kind caught her and she glared in his direction before speeding towards the city as his teammates appeared at his side awaiting his orders and for him to say his famous words.

"It seems we have an unwelcome visitor, and from the looks of it they work for a certain someone. We are to apprehend her so we can get her to tell us what he's planning, use any force necessary. Now...Titans GO!" Robin yelled jumping out the window as he landed on a black disk crafted by Raven along with Bushido who had a strong grip on his sheathed sword. Cyborg repeated Robins actions but was caught by Starfire as all flew off to the city. Unaware of the events soon to come.

-Elsewhere-

Slade or as he once again began referring to himself as, Deathstroke, sat at the top of a building that overlooked Jump Citys Prison. He was no longer garbed in his usual attire but now one that truly gave him the assasin appearance that gave fear to all those who dare meet or cross his path.

His tight mask exposing his chiseled features held the usual pattern that let everyone know who he was, the left being a navy blue, while the right was a penetrating orange, the right being the only side that actually had a eye slot for him to see through. He held a Navy blue skintight suit that served to show off his rippling muscular form from only the most vigorous of training. Orange shoulder guards dangerous to the touch along with, gauntlets that held sharp blades at the sides just like his boots, and a belt wrapped around his waist with gadgets of what served to increase his dangerous and badass factor to near breaking levels. And the weapons he chose to carry would not be taken lightly especially with one of them being a rocket launcher he held in one hand as if it were nothing.

His eye was closed as he seemed to be in a sleeping trance, as if waiting for something, soon a few officers ran out to their cars piling in and driving off at breaking speeds from the scene. His eye opened and he watched them go with a smirk framing his face. "Phase One..." He fired the launcher, not even needing to pay attention to where he aimed before it hit the Prison doors with amazing accuracy as the emergency alarm went off as expected. He pulled a small remote from his belt before pressing a button as the building shook and officers were sent flying out of the building left and right to his amusement.

Setting his launcher down, he stood up and turned his back to the scene as four forms appeared behind him, weary glances traveling amongst three of them as they took in his new form.

"Well you got us here Slade, now what." One of the voices huffed, crossing their robotic arms as everyone else remained silent. Deathstroke remained silent as he just stood there, explosions erupting behind him giving a scary feel to his already intimidating form.

"Well!" The voice repeated becoming annoyed, as Deathstroke continued to remain silent. Becoming annoyed the mechanized being stepped up into Deathstrokes face and gave a shove to his shoulder which only caused the man below him to just stare at it in wonder as if a stain emerged on his suit.

"Look, if you wanna break the great Adonis out then be my guest, but if your just gonna stand there old man and not show me some respect you better be ready for a whole messaBANG BANG!" Two shots rung off as a hole could be seen in Adonis's head and through the metal of his chest.

Adonis couldn't even get a chance to comprehend or believe what happened before he fell to his knees slumping to his side as blood pooled around his body. The other three figures were silent, each feeling that cold hand grip their heart seeing that this was no longer the Slade they believed him to be.

Deathstroke had his smoking gun in its holster before Adonis even hit his knees as he gazed at the three before him. "Sorry, but I can only handle stupid for so long, its a wonder I tolerated his foolishness up to this point." He chuckled before going to his belt and grabbing a green liquid vial, using his foot to roll the downed man onto his back before dripping a drop into the into the small hole in his head and the one in his chest. "Compliments of Immortus, he may have been annoying, but his abilities proved useful."

Once done he stood up as the dead mans body glowed a deep red before his skin became very pale and his whole eye socket went a terrifying black before he stood back up to the other three's surprise. Especially with the cruel way he died not to long ago.

"Now then..." He turned his back to them watching the destruction of convicts causing mayhem as police tried holding them down or putting them back in cuffs. "You are all tasked with taking care of the Titans, except for Robin...he is reserved for something special." The three forms looked amongst each other immediately nodding in agreement, not wanting to get on his bad side.

"But how do you expect us to fight them when they easily hold better fighting ground than us even alone?" An older man asked as the other two nodded in agreement, Adonis remaining silent as a zombie.

Death stroke smirked at their words before pulling four S shaped devices from his hand before throwing them all at once, each landing on one of the individuals and causing their form or in two of their cases, armor to change with them. "This shall give you your fighting edge, now go and destroy the Titans, the end of their little heroism begins now." Each grinned a malicious smirk prepared to go off when Death stroke held up a hand stopping them. "Oh one more thing...careful not to fail me, for I will kill you, and unlike our friend here...

He motioned his hand to the altered Adonis. "I will not be reviving you, now go!" He coldly commanded as they all disembarked in their own method of departure. As they all left a form appeared behind him, moving so they were standing next to him, but not acknowledging him directly.

"Watch her carefully, I expect she may slip in her duties. If that happens, you pick up where she failed and end him...do this, and a spot just might open up as my newest right hand." Death stroke chuckled before the person nodded, disappearing just as they came. The assassin took out a pair of goggles looking over a few blocks where an explosion erupted before he laughed to himself. "Phase Two..."

Slade bots appeared behind him before he crossed his arms behind his back and made his departure. "Now for Phase Three..."

-Back with the Titans-

Rose dodged another sonic blast and green starbolt, zipping past a few buildings, growling in frustration that they were still close up on her. She pulled out a mini pistol with a circular and long head, firing off blue lasers which the Titans easily maneuvered around much to her chagrin.

"Raven now!" Robin ordered, as Raven gave a nod before she extended her shadow encased hand, Rose noticing her vehicle being encased in Ravens powers and jumping off at the knick of time.

"Bushido...Starfire." Robin continued, jumping off the disc along with Bushido who transformed his sword into a spear before hurling it at Rose's falling form. She was surprised for a brief moment but reacted on time to move to the side, landing on all fours before pulling out a similar pistol as her other and shooting both off at the Titans forms. Raven threw up a shield causing her attacks to merely bounce off it as Rose felt her annoyance growing.

She sheathed both guns and pulled out a launcher which they could have sworn she didn't have before. Her sights landed on them and she prepared to fire, but noticed something flashing green behind her. Dropping the weapon she rolled to the side, dodging a starbolt from the Tameranian in front of her.

Her hand went to her back where two hilts for a blade lay before she heard the sounds of weapons cocking and glanced back to see Robin and the others cornering her. "Hmm...looks as if I've got myself in a pickle." She purred turning slightly so both her sides were to the Titans but so she could watch them all.

"Who are you, and what's with the suit, not that we don't already have an idea as to who you're working for." Robin glared, bow staff at the ready.

The girl laughed at his words putting her hands on her hips as she walked away from them slowly, not caring they could easily blast her if they wanted. "Nothing gets past you my lil detective, always straight to the point as father said."

She stopped turning around to face them as her masks strings blew from a sudden gust, all Titans going on edge at the strange air this girl was giving off. "Why I am Deathstrokes, or as you refer to him, Slade's newest apprentice. His best apprentice..." She quickly pulled out the hilt of a sword that had no blade upon it which was odd to the Titans.

"And I will prove that by fulfilling his command and killing you!" She pulled out another hilt just like the other one and pointed at Robin who stood his ground unafraid.

"Today a bird loses its wings, then its life." She licked her lips with a grin before energy exploded out of the hilts turning them into energy constructed katanas. "Prepare to die Titans!" She yelled charging forward, her blades glowing with her ever approaching form, the Titans not wasting any time fired their weapons and powers off at her, each approaching her before an explosion rocked their area of the city.

-Batcave-

"Are you sure about this Bruce, if my memory serves correctly he might be a danger for you alone, especially with these strange gadgets he's gotten into his hands. You can't risk it." Oracle stopped her typing to look at the dark knight, worry and fear etched across her face as she once again tried to coax the man out of his plan to help.

Batman put his last gadget away as he began fixing his gauntlet. "Don't worry about me, I can handle him, I just fear that whatever he's planning is big and something out of the Titans reach." He went to a console and pressed a button as his Batmobile prepped up for launch.

"And what about Gotham, what if someone decides to take advantage of your absence, like Joker." She bit her lip, the thought bringing unease and memories she wouldn't forget.

"Jason has that covered, and I have someone from the league just in case things go badly." He quickly responded anticipating the answer. "Keep watch on the battlefield and inform me of anything you can catch Deathstroke doing, he's preparing something and I'm getting to the bottom of it." With that he hopped into the Batmobile, ignoring Oracle's calls for him as he jetted out of the cave, through the secret path and out to the streets of Gotham, towards Jump.

Oracle watched him leave before turning her vision back to the screen as she looked down and made a silent prayer. "Please...don't let anyone die."

Jace: short chapter I know, but promises, next chapter and the one after that is just complete, bonefied beat the hell out of ya fighting. Ooh can't wait! Anyway its time for...Questions!

Jace: As the Titans head into battle against Deathstroke's newest apprentice. One who you should now know if you didn't at first, questions suddenly form around Deathstroke's little plan. What is he setting up for with these phases? Why does he want Robin dead so badly? Will the Titans stand a chance against this deadly femme fatale and for that matter, are they prepared for the oncoming threats that Death stroke has sent after them? Only time will tell in the next action packed chapter of Control!

Quick Notes...

*You may have noticed I altered Deathstroke's costume, the image of what I was going for is here.. en. wiki/File:Deathstroke_Vol_2_

*Deathstroke seems to be a little harsher and deadlier in this story, that's because I always saw Deathstroke as the kill first ask questions later. And people tend to make him easy to beat, the guy goes toe to toe with Batman, he needs more credit than that.