Robin's hands scraped the hard ground as he tried desperately to free himself from his restraints. He tried to get Red X's attention, knowing that because of him, the plan was ruined.
But Red X was distracted, because he thought Robin had succeeded in unlocking the handcuffs. He was looking towards the hallway now, where Starfire was stationed and ready for the signal.
Robin wanted to scream. He felt his heart pump harder in his chest, fear replacing the adrenaline in his blood. This is how it would end.
He knew if Red X would look at him for a moment, Robin would be able to let him know not to signal Starfire. But it was too late, and he watched as Red X turned to Slade.
"So, what are your plans for the little girl?"
"I believe it is best if you watch and find out. Besides, I wouldn't want to spoil the ending for our captive."
"Slade, please, don't touch her!" Robin shouted, his fear making the words sound pathetic. Red X noted the change in Robin's voice, but decided that the Boy Wonder was just acting.
Slade walked over to where Coral was, and picked her up, holding her high in the air. This was what he needed. This would make things easier.
"What about the other Titans, Slade?"
"Those pathetic heroes? Like they'd do anything with the life of Starfire's daughter on the line."
Starfire flew into the room at that point, flying towards Slade. Taken off guard, he let his grip on Coral slacken, and felt her being torn from his hands.
"Wrong, Slade. You should've known we'd show up eventually." Cyborg called, walking into the room. He aimed his arm towards Slade, who jumped upwards and wrapped his fingers on the edge of a metal beam. He flipped so that he was standing upright, a gun in his right hand.
Starfire was curled on the ground, hunched over Coral protectively. Slade took advantage of the position, and pointed the gun towards her, stopping the other Titans in their tracks.
"Well, isn't this just wonderful. The chance to dispose of a Titan and her daughter. And all it takes is one pull of a trigger."
Robin gasped, his eyes flying open wildly as he felt his heart fall through his chest. He couldn't breathe, and it felt as if his whole body had shut down. The world went black, and the last thing he heard was the sound of a gun going off.