A/N: First off...I am so sorry for not updating as I usually do.

Excuse? Lost my internet connection...so I might be updating as frequently :(

Hope you are enjoying the story...its all up and down...but hey...I love it :)

I DO NOT own Teen Titans...

So enjoy!

Chapter 13- Controlled

"Open it"

"What if I don't like it?"

"I don't give a shit. Open it"

"If you say so…Master"

"Just shut up and do it"

Robin smirked slightly and opened the package. Part of him hoped it would be something valuable or at least a usable gift. But, to his disappointment, it was just another apprentice suit. He immediately tossed it aside and glared at Slade.

"Some gift…I hate it. You have a horrible taste in gifts…"

Robin was roughly shoved to the ground and was quickly flipped over, finding himself face down on the floor, both arms pinned together behind his back.

"How in the hell did he move so fast? Ugh… this hurts" Robin thought, wincing.

He turned his head to the side.

"You will put it on or wear nothing"

"Screw you" Robin muttered and winced more as his arms were pulled upward.

"What was that, apprentice?"

Robin debated whether to tell Slade off or just obey. He went with the first choice.

"I said screw you…Master" he groaned in pain as his arms were pulled up farther.

"I wonder if Slade will pull my arms off…" Robin thought and tried to struggle.

Slade kept pulling upward until Robin couldn't stand it any longer.

"Ok! Enough! I'll wear it!" he yelled.

The pressure slowly eased and Robin rolled onto his back, his hands rubbing his sore arms and shoulders.

Slade tossed the suit in Robin's face and stood back.

Robin removed the suit from his face and slowly sat up. He gave Slade a glare, and then stood up.

He turned to go, but steel like grip on his shoulder caused him to stop.

"Where do you think you're going?'' Slade asked calmly, looking down.

Robin twisted away from the grip and faced Slade.

"Where do you think? The bathroom, that's usually where I change, and plus, I could use a shower…"

Slade released him and gave him a nod, allowing Robin to leave.

Robin slammed the door to the bathroom and dropped his belongings. He slowly slid down the door and then ran his fingers through his hair.

"What am I doing? Being stupid, that's what…why do I keep screwing things up? Damn, I hate this! Damn Slade…" Robin thought angrily. He hated this, the conflict within himself.

"Slade brings out the best and worst in me…" he thought, thinking back from the beginning to now. He sighed wearily and shook himself out of his daze. He wouldn't think of Slade anymore.

He blasted the water on high, stripping his clothes off and stepping into the shower, making sure he enjoyed the time alone.

Now finished with his shower, Robin eyed the apprentice suit. Now that he actually took a closer look at it, it was a lot more different then his other ones. It was a one piece suit, the gloves, belt, and metal plates already there. He felt the material; it was rougher, and as he tried to tear it, he found it impossible to do.

"Weird…but at least it will last longer than the others" he thought.

So, he slid the suit on, but gasped in surprise as he felt a strange sensation. It felt like there were bugs crawling all over his body. This was because the suit was attaching to his skin. Loathing the feeling, Robin clawed at the suit, trying to tear it. He tugged, pulled, yanked, and even used the small sharp knife to try to cut it, but got no results.

Frustrated, he knocked everything off the bathroom counter. He should have figured that Slade had done something to the suit. He scowled and quickly finished with what he was doing, then stormed out, back to give Slade a piece of his mind.

Slade was looking forward to his and Robin's time together now. He had never intended to go this way; he had hope the mere threats would keep Robin under control but Robin had now forced him to take a different route. He would withdraw his threats, why would he need them, now that he could completely control his defiant apprentice?

"I am surprised that he's lasted this long…" Slade thought, recalling the week. It had been a very long week.

He turned to see Robin storm into the room, a look of disgust and anger on his face, tugging at the suit.

Slade scowled underneath his mask.

"What is the problem this time?"

"This suit is the problem!"

"It looks fine to me"

"It won't come off! It's stuck to me! To my skin…What did you do to it?"

"I simply improved it"

"Bullshit. I want it off…Now!"

"I don't think so Robin. It won't come off. Not now…not ever…or not until I say so"

"What? What are you saying?"

"I'm saying that I now have complete control over you"

"You are so full of shit, Slade. Just tell me how to get it off"

"Maybe a little demonstration is in order."

Robin braced himself for whatever was coming. He suddenly felt a strong pressure all over his body and a heavier pressure in his mind.

Slade just stood there, hands behind his back.

"Bow to me Robin" Slade requested, his voice echoing in his mind.

Robin's eyes widen in surprise at the voice in his mind, but he fought back.

"No way will I ever bow-"Robin was cut off as his body betrayed him, forcing him to his hands and knees. He struggled to break free, but could not move an inch of his body.

"No…this can't be happening!" he exclaimed in horror in his mind.

'' There is nothing you can do about it" Slade spoke amusingly from his mind.

"Get the fuck out of my head!" Robin thought angrily.

''Shut up" Slade spoke from his mind and Robin's jaw clamped shut.

Slade crouched down before his bowing apprentice, lifting his chin, so they could see each other. Slade traced the edge of Robin's mask, which made Robin's eyes narrow. Slade could feel the anger and frustration rolling off Robin.

He chuckled, and then said "I believe this is the best punishment for you Robin. Since beating you and raping Starfire still didn't teach you anything at all, this should. First of all, your suit has the same neural interface system that Terra had in her suit. But since you are such a stubborn and unappreciative apprentice, I had it upgraded. Guess what? Your suit gives me direct access not just to your body, but your mind as well. Don't worry...it won't cause any damage to you...unless I want it to"

Slade paused, studying Robin. He would rip that mask off eventually, when he was victorious of achieving his goal. It may be awhile, but he would do it.

Then, he continued.

"Try to fight all you want. But I am in control of you now. You will do everything I command, you will obey. I will be considerate enough to withdraw my threats on blowing up your pathetic friends and city. I don't need to get rid of them now"

Slade let go of Robin's chin, stood up, and look down at him.

"You are to stay quietly in that position until I return." Slade said coldly and walked off.

Robin panted, still in the uncomfortable position.

"At least he is letting me breathe" Robin thought, wincing. The pressure on his body and mind was painful. His knees were throbbing and his arms, bending at the elbows, were tired and shaky. As much as he hated to admit, he hoped Slade would return soon.

"Slade should have just done this in the first place…I should just suffer" Robin thought miserably.

Then other thoughts and questions flowed into his mind.

"What if he makes me do something horrible? Like really hurt my friends? Or makes me talk and act evil? "he shivered at the ideas.

He closed his eyes and tried to focus on something; anything than Slade. He started breathing in and out evenly, relaxing slightly.

Slade walked back into the room, carrying a stack of papers. He walked over to Robin and nudged him with his foot.

"Mmm…what?" Robin muttered, looking up.

"You may move now"

"Thank you...Master"

Slade watched in amusement as Robin collapsed on the floor. He gave it a minute before he picked Robin up, setting him on his feet.

"Come along now" Slade said pleasantly, turning his back. He heard Robin's footsteps following behind him.

They arrived at Slade's apartment.

Once inside, Robin smelled the sweet scent of pizza. His mouth watered and his stomach growled.

Robin forced himself not to make a dash for the pizza; it was only him and Slade after all, not him and four friends fighting for a slice. He followed Slade to where the pizza was sitting at the table.

"Eat" Slade said bluntly, sitting down and starting working.

Robin took a slice and stared at it, half wanting to give in and eat, the other half wanting to refuse.

"Who knows what he put in it" he thought in disgust, glancing at Slade.

He felt the heavy pressure in his mind return.

"If you think I laced it with anything, you are mistaken. Stop being so paranoid and eat the damn pizza" Slade spoke meeting Robin's glance.

Robin lowered his gaze and started to eat, trying to keep his mind blank.

He had eaten half the pizza when Slade pulled the box away from him.

"I think that's enough for you. Time for bed"

Robin scowled, even though he was tired. Still, he hated being treated like a kid.

"I'll go to bed when I feel-"

"You will go to your room and you will stay there unless I say otherwise"

The pressure was there again, more sharp and painful now. Robin groaned as his body obeyed, standing up and walking out of the apartment. Robin fought, trying to grab anything to stop himself. He sighed and finally gave up as he turned down the hallway where his room was.

Once he entered the room, the doors snapping close and locking behind him, the pressure lifted. Robin wobbled slightly, and then fell onto the bed. Now he was exhausted, the recent events taking a toll out of him. He fell asleep quickly.

The next morning, Robin woke up early. He couldn't tell what time it was, there were no windows or clocks. There was no pressure, no pain; so he was relieved that he could control his body. He stood up and did his usual morning stretches, noticing that the suit was more comfortable now. Then, he wandered into the bathroom, turned on the bathroom sink, and stuck his head down to the faucet and gulped down the cold rushing water.

With nothing better to do, Robin walked up to the door. He kicked, punched, slammed, and pushed the door but got nothing. He would have studied the electronic security device if it wasn't on the other side.

He paced around the room, trying to keep his mind blank. He searched his belt, finding one explosive bomb. He stared at it for a moment. He shrugged and threw it at the door. He made sure to be as far away as possible. As soon as the bomb connected with the door, a vast amount of smoke erupted. Robin ran into the hallway, and started to make his way to the only exit he knew.

As he turned down the hallway where the exit was, he stopped and frowned.

"What is the point of escaping? Slade can just tell me to come back…" Robin thought. He pounded his fist into the wall.

"Exactly. But since you are eager to get out of here…I think we should go for a walk"

Robin spun around to see Slade behind him. He took a few steps back.

"I rather not"

"Come here"

Robin had no choice but to obey.

"I could make you wear this…my female scientists…or doc-tists, as you call them, thought this accessory would work well with your suit" Slade commented smugly, holding a black and orange leash.

Robin kept his mouth shut. He would not give Slade the chance to put that on him.

Robin and Slade did more then walk. Most of their "walk" was scaling buildings, running and leaping across rooftops, and breaking into buildings.

They had entered a well secured building.

"Remember that thermal blaster I gave you?"

"You mean, made me steal, then give it to you to give to me"

Slade chuckled. "If you want to look at it that way…"

"I do…so what about it? It didn't do much good" Robin scowled.

"Oh, it didn't for you, since you were so reluctant to use it. But what I intend to use it for will be very effective"

"Wait a minute…I thought you had everything for your "take over the world" scheme?"

Slade snickered. "Technically, I do. But I do like to have a backup plan, just in case"

"Of course…"

They now had entered a large room. Not just large, but wide as well.

What Robin saw made his mouth drop slightly.

In the middle of the room, there stood a very vast version of the thermal blaster. Slade minions were all over, fastening ropes and chains around it.

Robin scanned the area, frowning at the lack of security of the building.

"So tell me why there isn't any security around here. I mean, this thing is destructive, more destructive then a silver sphere, but yet, I don't see a single damn guard" Robin muttered, knowing Slade could hear.

Slade shrugged his shoulders.

"Simple, I have people who work here give me direct access"

"How are you going to get this from here to your hideout?"

"So very curious…I do have my ways, apprentice. Perhaps in time, I will tell"

"Sure…"

"Come. Let us go to the rooftop. I believe your friends have just arrived"

To Robin's horror, Slade was right.

His four friends had stopped when he and Slade appeared to greet them.

Slade had ordered Robin to not to speak and to walk and stand in front of them.

"Hello Titans. I was expecting you"

"Yeah? Well then, let's skip the talking and get to fighting" Cyborg replied.

Slade chuckled.

"Robin! Why do you not speak?" Star called out, a worried expression on her face.

"Slade's controlling him" Raven answered, a scowl forming on her face.

Again, Slade chuckled.

"Well, you all know how Robin can be…someone needs to put him in his place. That someone is obviously me"

Beast Boy snickered. "So full of yourself aren't you?"

"Attack them Robin and do not stop until I tell you otherwise" Slade ordered, taking a step back.

Robin struggled not to obey, but his body charged at them, he attacked Cyborg, who yelled for Star and Raven to go after Slade. Beast Boy shifted into a small spider monkey, hopping onto Robin's back.

Slade and the two girls circled each other.

Starfire's eyes were glowing bright green.

"You shall pay for the damage you have done!'' she exclaimed fiercely, throwing starbolts rapidly at him.

"Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" Raven chanted, releasing a blast of dark energy.

Both hit their mark, for they heard a thud and Slade groan.

The two girls grinned at their successful hit, and continued their attack.

They stopped after hearing no response from Slade.

"Were we successful in defeating Slade?'' Star asked hopefully.

Raven's eyes narrowed. "I don't think so" she answered as Slade stepped out of the shadows.

"Then we will make sure we do!" Starfire said and released her eyebeams.

"Apprentice! Defend your Master!" Slade called out.

Robin immediately spun around and ran as fast as he could, leaping in front of Slade as Starfire's eyebeams connected with Robin.

"No! Robin!'' Starfire cried out in horror.

Robin staggered back into Slade, who shoved him roughly away.

"Sloppy Robin. I will have to train you some more"

"Give me a break" Robin thought annoyed, but bit his lip and winced as the pressure increased.

"Knock it off. Now go take care of Beast Boy and Cyborg as I take care of these two"

Slade watched as Robin obeyed and returned his attention to the two girls.

"Now we can do this the hard way or the easy way…it is your choice" Slade said.

"We'll take the easy way" Raven replied as she and Starfire flew up into the air.

Once more, the girls launched another attack of starbolts and dark energy upon Slade. They achieved the same result as before.

They floated down to the ground and sighed in relief.

But that was cut short as Slade leapt onto them, knocking them flat onto the ground.

Before any of the two could react, Slade stood up and yanked them up by their hair. The two female Titans yelped in pain, struggling against Slade's iron grip.

"Good night girls" Slade said amusingly, then slamming their heads together. He heard the satisfying noise of their heads connecting. They dropped instantly to the ground, unconscious.

Beast Boy and Cyborg had saw what had happened, and started racing towards Slade, both furious.

Slade raced towards them, but flipped easily over them. Robin had joined Slade's side, now the two heroes were facing the villain and apprentice.

"I suggest you leave…or would you like me and my apprentice to knock you out as well?" Slade spoke in a smug tone.

"Dude, you are going to be K.O" Beast Boy snarled, Cyborg nodded in agreement.

"Well then…let's end this. I've had my fun. You all are too easy" Slade replied and cracked his knuckles; Robin following his move.

That comment made the male heroes growled and attack.

Slade and Robin ran side by side. They both moved with ease, Robin mimicking Slade's moves.

Both were engaging the two heroes into hand to hand combat.

Robin hated this. He really hated this.

But he never felt as powerful as he attacked, forcing Beast Boy to quickly shift. But a devastating punch caused Beast Boy slamming hard into the wall across from him. He knew it was Slade's strength that made him attack so fiercely and powerfully. Slade's last forceful punch, also caused Cyborg to slam hard into the wall as well. The two heroes collapsed onto the ground, motionless.

"Nicely done Robin"

Robin said nothing.

"Say "Thank you Master. But you were more impressive" Slade commanded in his mind.

"Fuck you Slade" Robin thought in disgust, but quickly repeated what Slade ordered as the pressure increased considerably.

Cyborg and Beast Boy lifted their heads weakly, looking at them.

"Laugh with me" Slade commanded.

"Please...anything but that" Robin begged, knowing that it was useless.

But Robin felt a dark burst of laughter escaping his lips.

What terrified him was the two were laughing the same way...evilly.

They left laughing, leaving the four Titans where they were, and made their way back to the lair.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed that! Again, so sorry for the late update.