Chapter 14
The Titans plus Batman sat around the living room waiting for Starfire. After another hour, Robin couldn't wait anymore. "That's it! I'm going to look for her." He jumped up and ran to the door. No one made a move to stop him. Instead they nodded and let him go. If they hadn't; they knew he would be on edge until Starfire came back.
Batman had a thought and met Robin in the garage. "Hey." Robin looked up. "Don't become reckless, okay? If it is a dangerous situation you'll need to keep your head. And don't protest; this isn't just saving another citizen."
Robin stared open mouthed at his old friend. Was he…actually trying to help me with rescuing Star…? Well, if she needed to be rescued, that is. God I hope not… "Um…thanks. I'll be back. If I'm not back by tomorrow…I'm most likely in trouble. No, scratch that. If it takes me that long, I definitely in trouble."
Batman just nodded and retreated back to the other Titans.
Robin grabbed his helmet and jumped on his motorcycle. After revving the engine, he raced out of the garage and through a tunnel from the Tower that led to downtown Jump City.
He started the search downtown, where she had been straightening up and righting the damage. After an hour of searching, he was about to check uptown when he saw the necklace.
In Tokyo, soon after agreeing to go out with him, Robin gave her an emerald and sapphire necklace. She never took it off.
This can't be good…
A few feet away was a plate of metal that looked like it had fallen from someone's armor. He picked it up and decided whoever it belonged to had to be part of the kidnapping. Starfire's necklace must have fallen off during the struggle and she must have knocked the plate of metal off the attacker's suit. That makes sense I guess…
He jumped back onto his bike and raced back to the T-Tower. The others stared when he burst through the door. "Found a piece of evidence. Need to concentrate. Don't disturb me." That was the only thing he said before closing himself off from the world in his lab and study.
He switched on his computer and sat down sighing. Robin scanned the metal and watched the computer go through all the files he kept on their enemies and all other criminals. He almost gave up when finally, the pictures and files stopped flashing by the screen and rested on one.
Switching off the computer, he ran out to the living room. They all stared at his pale face. "Sooooo, who took her?" Beast Boy asked nervously. They all felt a feeling of dread wash over them when they each met Robin's wild and panicked eyes.
Cyborg and Raven immediately caught on. They turned to Beast Boy. "Who manipulates people to get what he wants, is ruthless, cruel, and wears metal?"
"Slade…" The venom and hate in Robin's voice sent shivers down their spines.
"Who?" Batman asked. Everyone one except Robin palmed their foreheads.
Beast Boy managed a weak laugh. "Usually when people do that it's because of me." Raven and Cyborg just shook their heads, but appreciated the effort to lighten the mood.
Robin spoke quietly. "You can go through my files and see for yourself who he is. I have records on everyone in perfect detail and in some cases like his, video. You already know the password." With that he left.
Batman plopped back down on the couch confused. "What does he mean I kno-" He jumped back up remembering what he always told Dick. Don't let yourself be filled with revenge…instead fight for justice.