Without the Mask
By Sava Varen
Quick Notes:
*yawn*...disclaimer...eh...in that prologue type thing...yeah...*yawn* I need a nap. *sneeze* DAMMIT!
Sara-thankies! The chapter was liked despite my futile attempt at romance! I already gave up on any hope of humor...not my strong point...blah. Anyway, I went through and read my story and well...uhhh...I don't think that was a good idea...but hey, since when are any of my ideas 'good'? Awww! Thanks! I'll have more fans! You're so nice! ^-^ Haha! You sound like me! Glad to be sick! Anything to get to stay home! *taps chest with fist 2 times, kisses fist, then does a peace sign* Devil May Cry is basically a game about a man named Dante who was born to a great demon named Sparta. Sparta mated with a mortal human woman who bore him two sons; Dante and his brother (name unknown as of now). His mother and brother were killed...I forgot how...0_o. And this woman who was created in the image of Dante's mother comes to him and gets him to come to the island by telling him she had a job only the son of Sparta could take. In reality, she was just luring him to the island to be killed by...the devil I think...you can tell I haven't completed the game yet, but I'm close! I'm thinking of starting it after my completion of the game. That won't be long...^-^. Oh wait, it might...it's my cousin's game and I don't know when I'll be going over next. But, I know all these sites based on it where I can get info on it! hehe!^-^ No, by the way, I don't think your friend did. Awwww! That's so cute! Tell your little brother I said thankies! Did you notice my new fiction? In the meanwhile for waiting for the next chapter of this, you could read that. That one isn't that hard to come up with ideas for. Any rediculas thing could fit! hehe! ^-^ HOLY SHIT!! Sure, shit isn't holy but, HOLY SHIT! Just as I started writing a combination for the two ideas, you suggested it!! Wow, looks like you've gotten to know me through my writing and through the random messages I leave at the beginning of my stories!! lool. *sneezes and cracks head on desk* OW!! NOT AGAIN!! I THOUGHT ALLERGY SEASON WAS OVER!!! *cries*
A. Kiwi-woops, sorry...^-^ Yeah, SOME new episodes are...like the ones you want to happen...there are a couple in there I want to burn...*glares at the Car Trouble episode* I didn't enjoy that one much. hehe...Terra waking up sleeping on Slade...*gets a million ideas on how she might act not including the one in this chapter* Yeah, I've seen small clips of the comics but I've never actually read them. I wish I could but I can't find any comic books of them. You're read them I take it?
Lauren-thankies for reviewing! You're Sara's friend huh? Cool, great to finally hear from you! ^-^ It's okay. I totally respect your opinions as long as you respect mine. And I can tell from your review that you do, so it's all-good. ^-^ Thankies for reading and reviewing! You're so kind to take time out of your life for me. ^-^
Nethrion- thankies for reviewing! yAy! My story is original and interesting! Woohoo! Go me! Hehe. ^-^ Thankies also for the favorite! I'm glad you like the story!
Tausan Dank zu alles! (german; a million thank yous to all! [of course that is a thousand, but it's supposed to mean a million...germans are very selfish with their thank yous ^-^ At least...that's what Frau Böhm says...] ^-^) *sneezes again for the millionth time today and bangs head on desk again* ow. DAMMIT!
Ummmm...people...please don't kill me for the content in this chapter! I promise the story gets interesting after that nice scene my friend suggested I do...*turns red*...DON'T KILL ME PLEASE!!! *cowers under rock in fear of ravenous reviewers*...I'm sorry for those of you who don't like this stuff!! Oh yeah, and isn't a little strange that my SOCIAL TEACHER should talk about 'rumbling' (sex ed.) in a SOCIAL studies class where we're learning about "The Roaring Twenties". *turns red and laughs at Mr. Sander because Mrs. D, the English teacher, said rumbling and everyone in class laughed and she found out what Mr. Sander told us it meant and she lectured him* Okay, so it's not THAT much! But it implies the idea of it! My explanation for leaving some of the higher rated crap out is at the end of this chapter. Yeah. Later! ^-^
Chapter: Gains and Loss
Terra slowly came out of her sleepy bliss. It'd been a while since she'd slept that well. She wondered why. Starting to stretch, she then realized where she was; in Slade's arms. Why hadn't she noticed this sooner? She must've fallen asleep while he was carrying her. What got her was he let her? Wouldn't he have waken her up? Terra smiled. Looks like his soft side got the better of him. After spotting the X-rays on the ground, she guessed that he'd sat there with her in his lap while he held the X-rays up to the light. After he was finished he was probably exhausted as well. Terra felt safe where she was at that moment. Slade had his strong arms wrapped around her in something like a hug. Before she'd moved her head, she could've sworn she'd felt his chin resting on the top of her head. Smiling happily, she laid her head back where it had formerly been while she was sleeping. Though, she couldn't find sleep, she stayed where she was. She didn't want to move. For once, she felt like she belonged. Here, in the arms of the super villain Slade...hey, worked for her!
Slade suddenly yawned and shifted in the seat. He at first tightened his hold on Terra, and then woke up, realizing his position. Glancing down to Terra, he saw her blushing and looking away.
"How long have you been up?" he asked softly stroking her hair.
"Not long. Probably 2 minutes."
"You could've waken me up, you know."
"I know. I decided to let you rest. You work to much." she smiled at him.
"Thanks." he yawned a bit. "That nap was enjoyable" he lifted his mask off and welcomed the cool air on his face.
He didn't get much of that with his mask is on, but that wasn't the reason he took it off. Terra's eyes flickered with deviousness. She fake gasped.
"Oh my goodness! He took his mask off and I didn't need to tell him too!" she smiled happily and laughed.
She reached up and ran her hand across his cheek gently. His cheek was so soft. He laid his hand on hers and slowly followed her touch to his neck. His other hand seductively glided its way up her spine making her gasp and jerk against him a bit. After his hand made it past her shoulders, he lightly caressed her neck and proceeded to her face. She'd been sweetly tickling the back of his neck. It felt great. Time seemed to be standing still. And with it, Slade's mind. Before he knew what he was doing, he had his lips on hers in a loving kiss. When he finally noticed what he was doing, he was so overtaken by bliss to even care. Once they pulled out of the kiss, Slade lifted Terra and stood up. Walking quickly, he made his way to his quarters.
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Slade woke suddenly from something unknown. Jerking to the left, then realizing where he was, he relaxed a bit. Suddenly, he noticed something.
"Terra!"
He sat up in his bed. She'd been there with him just...he glanced at the clock, five hours ago. He jumped up, got completely dressed and ran to see where she might have gone. She wasn't in her room. Or the kitchen where normally she'd be balancing spoons on her nose and whipping cereal around to piss him off. She wasn't anywhere! He ran to the one place she hadn't checked yet; Robin's room. After unlocking the door, he came in and immediately started questioning Robin.
"Where's Terra?"
"I don't know. Isn't she with you?"
"Has she come in here at anytime after I locked you in here?"
"No. Why?"
"She didn't happen to walk by or anything?"
"No. WHY??"
"I can't find her." Slade sank into a chair straining his mind.
"Maybe she just went out for a walk or something."
"No. She would have said something to me."
"Were you sleeping? Maybe she didn't want to disturb you."
"She STILL would have let me know! I told her the day she agreed to stay with me willingly that she needed to tell me if she was going outside at any time whatsoever."
Suddenly Slade's communicator rang.
"Hopefully that's her!" Slade said worried.
He turned it on to see a man who bore the Crimson Crescentary symbol on his chest. The man was fierce looking with long, dark brown hair with red and blonde highlights and red eyes. He had extremely pale skin and was wearing all black save for the red crest of the Crescentaries. Slade instantly had a good idea why the man was calling.
"Greetings Slade. I hope I haven't waken you from your slumber. You looked quite content with the young girl in your arms." the man smirked evilly.
"WHERE IS SHE?? What have you done to her!?" Slade yelled angrily.
"Do not let your heart be troubled Slade. Your cherished young lady is fine...for now. She'll remain unharmed. Wouldn't want to put an innocent person in the middle of this. Especially one of her standards."
"YOU'RE RIGHT! SHE WILL REMAIN UNHARMED!! AND RETURNED TO ME AT ONCE!!" Slade this close to losing it.
"I am afraid that cannot happen. See, in order to have her returned, we need you to do something for us."
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Terra's heart was pounding violently. She'd been gagged, bound, and kidnapped. They'd drugged Slade so he wouldn't wake. Exactly how they got through the heavy security system was beyond her, but they must really be cunning if they did. She lay in a corner on her side with her arms tied behind her back. The man who'd kidnapped her kneeled in front of her with a demonic smile on his extremely pale face. He grabbed her chin and examined her face.
"So innocent...I see he's already taken advantage of you."
Terra became confused. "What?"
"Super villains like Slade like to take advantage of young girls like you...physically...if you know what I mean."
"Slade would never do that to me!"
"How can you be so sure?"
"Why did he wait half year to do it and was very hesitant at it in the process! He made sure I was okay with it too!"
"Good points, but what do you think would've happened if you'd have refused?"
"He'd have been a gentleman and leave it at that!"
"How do you know he hasn't done it in the past?"
"HE HASN'T!"
"Watch your tone girl!" he snarled as he smacked her. "It could just very well be your spell that's changed him."
"Spell?"
"Your innocence...kindness...loyalty. The way your face glows no matter what. How you've remained pure throughout your heartbreak and pain. How you haven't turned dark and evil from his attempts to change you in the past." The man was looking straight into her eyes.
Not just her eyes, her soul. It was like he was looking into everything in her past and in her memories. That's exactly what he was doing. And she couldn't do anything about it. Terra tried to look away but he wouldn't let her.
"Your name, it is Terra Markov...is it not?"
"YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT!" she spat.
"Watch your tone!" he warned.
"Why am I here?" she demanded.
"You'll know that in time. Right now, Slade is going insane from the news of your kidnap. Looks like he cares a little too much for you."
"You're blackmailing him! What are you getting at?" she instantly asked.
"This has nothing to do with Slade. It's about you. It's always been about you. Slade is your greatest weakness. His pain effects you greatly...it will hold you to your will."
"What are you talking about?"
"You are Tara Markov, princess of Markovia. Does that paint a picture for you?"
"You wish to control Markovia."
"Precisely."
"Why do you need me then? If the throne is ruler less, what's standing in your way? Assuming that the throne is ruler less, that is." (A/N: NEVER ASSUME!! IT MAKES AN ASS OUT OF YOU AND ME!!)
"Your relatives are all supposedly dead, so that leaves you to the throne and in order to rule it is said that you can only have one of royal blood."
"Why's that stopping you?"
"Because there are certain...how should I say...secrets that only a true Markovian ruler could unlock."
"Really now? And you plan to use Slade to keep me in line."
"You learn quickly princess."
"Don't call me that!"
"And why not?"
"Cos I'm not just a princess! I'm a human just like you! So I deserve to be called by my name! Terra!"
He chuckled. "Now that's where you're wrong. I am not human. None of the Crescentary are! If you cooperate, you'll have the honor of being the first human to be a Crescentary."
"NO! I don't wanna have anything to do with the Crescentary! Plus, isn't there someone paying you to do this? You are mercenaries!!"
:That's how we make a living. Taking over Markovia is our goal. The mercenary bit does do well to lead people off track."
"CONGRADULATIONS!! IT WORKED!" she yelled.
"Hmmm...I think I'll just leave you here to think about your decision. Just bare this in mind Terra, we have solar cannons surrounding Earth, one wrong move and it's gone...along with your precious Slade."
"Wait! Are you saying we're not on Earth??"
"Yes."
"Where are we then?" Terra was becoming very nervous.
"We're in my ship. We're headed for a space colony. We just need to easily take one over and we have power."
"You won't get away with this!"
"And just what do you plan to do to stop me? I've already got you dead bang! Cooperate and Slade and the rest of Earth is spared. Refuse and you can say goodbye to it all. Do you need time to ponder this? Because your decision doesn't have to be made until we reach the colony."
Terra could have taken them all down if they were on Earth or some place with oxygen and a way to escape, but here she was stuck. If she destroyed the ship, she'd be killed as well. If she destroyed the shit at the colony, the whole colony itself had a slim chance of survival. She had no choice but to cooperate...for now. She's escape in the future.
"I'll do whatever you say...as long as Earth remains safe and unharmed!" she said as her head hung low.
"Great choice Terra. We'll reach the colony in a few hours. Enjoy the ride for now."
"I agreed to cooperate...I didn't say I'd enjoy it."
"Suit yourself." the man stood and walked slowly to the door.
He turned around and blew her a kiss before the automatic doors closed. Man he was just doing anything in his power to piss her off! Such lazy bums! They needed an automatic door they were so lazy! At least Slade got off his ass to personally tend to things! And he didn't need automatic doors! Since it was 100 percent useless to try and free herself now, she just laid there in the very uncomfortable position.
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Slade slammed his fists into just about anything in his reach. Robin just stood back a little disturbed by this and stayed out of his way.
"HOW COULD THEY HAVE GOTTEN PAST MY SECURITY SYSTEM?? HOW COULD THEY HAVE KIDNAPPED TERRA? HOW--"
"How do you plan to save her Slade?" Robin cut in.
"I DON'T KNOW!!" Slade continued his ranting and yelling this time with a few more, how should I put it...inappropriate words. (A/N: I could name them but I don't think I should. ^-^)
"I could help...me and the Titans. Starfire has relatives on her home planet who should know of these people who took Terra. Crimson Crescentary, right?"
"You wouldn't! You and the Titans hate me and believe me the feeling is mutual. I don't know why you even your time and breath with that!"
"I didn't say I would do it for you. Terra is my concern too! I refuse to believe she is truly evil like you! We'll join forces, save Terra, and things can go back to the way they were."
Slade saw no other ways. Not ones that would end up with both he and Terra enslaved. At least Robin's way Terra would be saved...he didn't care what happened to himself anymore. He stared at Robin a moment. Robin was serious. Slade held out his hand.
"For Terra."
Robin smiled happily and shook Slade's hand.
"For Terra."
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"Yo Star! Ain'tcha gonna play a game with us?" Beastboy asked.
Starfire sat at the table with Raven and Blackfire. Cyborg, Beastboy, and Aqualad were sitting on the sofa challenging each other to video games and arguing over who was the best.
"I am not feeling up for a challenge at this time."
"Star, Robin wouldn't want you to be unhappy. You don't look vary happy." Cyborg said.
Suddenly, the main doorway opened. Everybody gasped at the sight of Robin and Slade. All of them jumped up to their feet ready for a fight.
"STOP!" Robin said.
They stopped in their tracks.
"Slade isn't here for a battle this time. He's here for help."
"WHAT??!!" Beastboy jumped up. "He turns Terra against us, tries to kill us, kidnaps you, Robin, tries to take over the city and whole load of other crap, and now he's at OUR doorstep asking for help?? I don't think so!"
"Beastboy, calm down! I offered to help."
"Robin? Where is Terra? Why does she not accompany you and Slade?" Starfire could've pulled off posing as a psychic at that moment.
"That's why he needs help. Terra was kidnapped by an alien mercenary organization called the Crimson Crescentaries."
Starfire and Blackfire gasped.
"Oh no!" Starfire yelled.
"You're kidding...right?" Blackfire asked.
"Don't be worried, we can--"
"DON'T BE WORRIED??? Robin, you have no idea what kind of people you're talking about!" Blackfire yelled.
Starfire began to cry. "Our dear, sweet Terra!"
"Are you saying there's no way of saving her?" Slade asked in a hoarse voice, but keeping hi cool at the same time.
"Well, that depends. Why was she taken?" Blackfire asked trying to comfort her sister.
"To bring me down. That's how it's been seeming anyway." Slade answered.
"Then Terra must still be alive. He, the leader Captain Seto Montgomry that is, wishes for you to be destroyed because you pose a threat to overcoming someone who's hired them." Starfire told.
"Jeez. He can barely take over this city, and you're saying he poses a threat to someone out of this planet? Man that is so wrong." Beastboy said.
"So we have an advantage." Robin said ignoring Beastboy's comment and restraining Slade a bit. "Lets go to the hangout to sit and do research. I'm sure it'll be a lot more comfortable there."
Everyone went to the handout and sat down on the long sofa. Slade, of course, was being stubborn and decided to remain standing.
"Okay, lets start from the beginning." Cyborg said.
Slade sighed silently and got ready to have to tell the long story. Sure, he was old, but not so old he enjoyed sitting around all day doing nothing but tell little kids stories! He and Robin explained about Terra's illness and the little device in her head and her kidnap.(leaving out the part of him and Terra in bed together.^-^)
"Wow. They're out to get you more than we were!" Beastboy commented once again.
"You have chosen Terra to be your apprentice instead of Robin, yes?" Starfire asked Slade nervously.
It's not everyday that you speak with your worse enemy on equal ground, she just didn't want to upset him or have him brutally murder anyone. Slade looked down on Starfire and smirked at her naiveness.
"Yes. She has shown great qualities in the field. And she's very loyal."
"That may be so, but I still think you're controlling her somehow." Beastboy cut in.
Robin, once again, had to keep Slade from killing Beastboy. Beastboy had turned into a kitten and hid under the sofa.
"Believe what you wish Beastboy, but you're wrong." Slade said stopping himself from murdering him.
"How are we to go about rescuing her?" Aqualad asked in an attempt to stop Slade and Beastboy's fighting.
They called from the space shuttle, I'm pretty sure I still have their frequencies. Maybe we can track them through that." Slade told taking out his communicator. "Plus, they used Terra's communicator to contact me." Slade was looking at his communicator that was now open in his hand. "The tracking device in it is leading to a space colony. They're must be something happening there. We need to get there."
"Whatever his name was--" Raven started.
"Captain Seto Mongomry." Starfire cut in.
"Yeah...like I was saying, he didn't think too smoothly about us getting to them through the communicator. Maybe he wants us to come. Or, you, most likely." she stood up to Slade and pointed at him. "He must be planning something for you if he used her communicator to get to you. We'd better have a plan and a back up one. If Star and Blackfire are right about how dangerous they are, we need to have plans at keeping everyone alive and getting Terra out."
"Then lets get to work. I'd rather get this over with quick." Slade said.
Robin rolled his eyes. 'He'll never stop hating us will he?' he thought.
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Slade was resting on the sofa. Well, not really resting, more like trying to, but the thought of Terra's life on the line was what kept him up. To think that he'd be back in the base with Terra in his arms if none of this had never happened was something he really would like to get rid of. He glanced at the clock for what must've been the millionth time that night. It was 2:03 in the morning. He'd still be up stroking Terra's hair and watching her while she slept. He still couldn't understand how they'd gotten past his security system. The only way they could've possibly gotten in without making the alarm go off was teleportation. Could they do that? That was impossible! Or was it? Slade didn't know, but it had to let him sleep sometime. Suddenly, he heard movement from behind him. He took out a knife and slowly turned. Once the movement got close, he jumped up and swung the knife. A loud, high-pitched shriek was lat out, but Slade knew he missed, the blade hadn't hit anything. He knew who it was now, and put the knife away.
"I am sorry for disturbing you, but...I..." Starfire tried talking without being so nervous, but it wasn't working.
"You'd like to yell at me too? Beastboy did, and Robin had to as well." Slade said sitting up and sighing while he hid his face.
Starfire inhaled deeply, and then let it out. "No. I do not wish to yell. Merely to understand somethings that have happened." she said.
Slade sighed. "Well, here you sit, I'll get a chair." he said getting up.
"You are very polite...when you're not trying to harm us." Starfire complimented.
"Yeah, well, don't get used to it." Slade growled as he pulled up a chair and sat in it. "What did you want to ask?"
Starfire sat on the sofa. "The first thing is, why is it you hate us so much?"
"Because you're keeping me from my goal." He told.
"What is that?"
"To take over the city. They really don't tell you anything around here do they?"
"Apparently not. The second thing, what is happening between Terra and you?"
Slade's heart skipped a beat and he instantly looked up at her, still trying to hide his face I might add. "Nothing. Why?"
"You seem so restless. Even Robin has noticed your change in character since Terra had been kidnapped. He has told me you seem to care for her a lot. And well, I think..." she trailed off.
"She's grown on me." he admitted.
"Yes. Well, I think..."
"Just say it already. It can't be worse than what Beastboy or Robin might say!" Slade was getting impatient with her.
Starfire giggled. "Yes, I think it's great."
Slade was shocked. "What?"
"I think it's great and very sweet that you have come to care deeply for somebody. I think it's good that Terra and you have something special yous share. According to Robin, it's like the bond I have with him."
"Oh Robin will pay for his nosiness." Slade said clenching his fists.
Starfire laughed. "Hehe, well, don't hurt him that hard, I guessed most of it. Either that, or I made him tell me." she smiled.
"Hmmm...very persuasive are you? Never thought you'd be any good at that."
"Yes, I know. I try not to use that much."
"Clearly. Is that all?"
"No. Ummm...I'd like to know...coming from you...do you have that type of bond with Terra?"
'Time has come the walrus said, to talk of many things.' he thought. 'Might as well not deny it, it is true after all.'
He sighed. "Yes, Starfire. That's what type of bond we have. I mean, yeah, look at her. Innocent and pure. Beautiful."
"And she has seen your face."
"Yes. She asked to see it. Letting her see it can't do much harm. She's very fond of my face even though I am not."
"She loves you in return." Starfire made this more a statement than a question.
"She does." his heart was pounding, but it felt good to be talking about this with someone, even though the someone was about two or tree feet shorter, nine years younger, and very naive.
"Well, that is all I wish to know. Thank you." she got up and began to walk back to her room.
After Slade had returned the chair to where it had once been, he sat on the couch.
"Ummm...Slade?"
"Yes?"
"Even though you are our worse enemy and we are trying to harm one another it was still...very nice to speak with you like this." She smiled and went back to her room quietly.
Slade sighed. Man that kid was so naive...someday she'd sign a universal peace treaty and the peace would remain till her death. That's how peaceful she was. It seems that nothing could possibly make her angry. It was over when you crossed Terra. He laughed at that. Slade sighed and lay down. He drifted into a light slumber with his blanket over his face. He dreamed about Terra all night.
A/N: PHWEW! Finally finished this one. AND I GOT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! YAY! ^_^ Well...sort of. I left out any rated R things. I don't think I'm ready to write about that stuff yet. Maybe in another story of Terra and Slade. Hint hint *-^ Well, thankies to everyone again for reading and reviewing. I might actually have the next chapter up sooner! Wow, isn't that nice? *nods* Well, I'll shut up and stop annoying you all and get started on the next chapter now. Oh yeah! I GOT MY JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC COMICS ON SATURDAY!! WOOHOO!!! EVERYBODY MUST PARTY WITH ME BECAUSE OF THAT REASON!! ^-^ *the eight-ball comes and starts telling the truth* whoa! Oh! I gotta go now, I'll update soon! *runs away screaming with the eight-ball chasing after her. NO!!! LEAVE ME ALONE YOU DAMN EIGHT-BALL!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! THE TRUTH MUST DIE!! AHHHHHHHHH!! SOMEBODY SAVE ME FROM THE EVIL EIGHT-BALL!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Quick Notes:
*yawn*...disclaimer...eh...in that prologue type thing...yeah...*yawn* I need a nap. *sneeze* DAMMIT!
Sara-thankies! The chapter was liked despite my futile attempt at romance! I already gave up on any hope of humor...not my strong point...blah. Anyway, I went through and read my story and well...uhhh...I don't think that was a good idea...but hey, since when are any of my ideas 'good'? Awww! Thanks! I'll have more fans! You're so nice! ^-^ Haha! You sound like me! Glad to be sick! Anything to get to stay home! *taps chest with fist 2 times, kisses fist, then does a peace sign* Devil May Cry is basically a game about a man named Dante who was born to a great demon named Sparta. Sparta mated with a mortal human woman who bore him two sons; Dante and his brother (name unknown as of now). His mother and brother were killed...I forgot how...0_o. And this woman who was created in the image of Dante's mother comes to him and gets him to come to the island by telling him she had a job only the son of Sparta could take. In reality, she was just luring him to the island to be killed by...the devil I think...you can tell I haven't completed the game yet, but I'm close! I'm thinking of starting it after my completion of the game. That won't be long...^-^. Oh wait, it might...it's my cousin's game and I don't know when I'll be going over next. But, I know all these sites based on it where I can get info on it! hehe!^-^ No, by the way, I don't think your friend did. Awwww! That's so cute! Tell your little brother I said thankies! Did you notice my new fiction? In the meanwhile for waiting for the next chapter of this, you could read that. That one isn't that hard to come up with ideas for. Any rediculas thing could fit! hehe! ^-^ HOLY SHIT!! Sure, shit isn't holy but, HOLY SHIT! Just as I started writing a combination for the two ideas, you suggested it!! Wow, looks like you've gotten to know me through my writing and through the random messages I leave at the beginning of my stories!! lool. *sneezes and cracks head on desk* OW!! NOT AGAIN!! I THOUGHT ALLERGY SEASON WAS OVER!!! *cries*
A. Kiwi-woops, sorry...^-^ Yeah, SOME new episodes are...like the ones you want to happen...there are a couple in there I want to burn...*glares at the Car Trouble episode* I didn't enjoy that one much. hehe...Terra waking up sleeping on Slade...*gets a million ideas on how she might act not including the one in this chapter* Yeah, I've seen small clips of the comics but I've never actually read them. I wish I could but I can't find any comic books of them. You're read them I take it?
Lauren-thankies for reviewing! You're Sara's friend huh? Cool, great to finally hear from you! ^-^ It's okay. I totally respect your opinions as long as you respect mine. And I can tell from your review that you do, so it's all-good. ^-^ Thankies for reading and reviewing! You're so kind to take time out of your life for me. ^-^
Nethrion- thankies for reviewing! yAy! My story is original and interesting! Woohoo! Go me! Hehe. ^-^ Thankies also for the favorite! I'm glad you like the story!
Tausan Dank zu alles! (german; a million thank yous to all! [of course that is a thousand, but it's supposed to mean a million...germans are very selfish with their thank yous ^-^ At least...that's what Frau Böhm says...] ^-^) *sneezes again for the millionth time today and bangs head on desk again* ow. DAMMIT!
Ummmm...people...please don't kill me for the content in this chapter! I promise the story gets interesting after that nice scene my friend suggested I do...*turns red*...DON'T KILL ME PLEASE!!! *cowers under rock in fear of ravenous reviewers*...I'm sorry for those of you who don't like this stuff!! Oh yeah, and isn't a little strange that my SOCIAL TEACHER should talk about 'rumbling' (sex ed.) in a SOCIAL studies class where we're learning about "The Roaring Twenties". *turns red and laughs at Mr. Sander because Mrs. D, the English teacher, said rumbling and everyone in class laughed and she found out what Mr. Sander told us it meant and she lectured him* Okay, so it's not THAT much! But it implies the idea of it! My explanation for leaving some of the higher rated crap out is at the end of this chapter. Yeah. Later! ^-^
Chapter: Gains and Loss
Terra slowly came out of her sleepy bliss. It'd been a while since she'd slept that well. She wondered why. Starting to stretch, she then realized where she was; in Slade's arms. Why hadn't she noticed this sooner? She must've fallen asleep while he was carrying her. What got her was he let her? Wouldn't he have waken her up? Terra smiled. Looks like his soft side got the better of him. After spotting the X-rays on the ground, she guessed that he'd sat there with her in his lap while he held the X-rays up to the light. After he was finished he was probably exhausted as well. Terra felt safe where she was at that moment. Slade had his strong arms wrapped around her in something like a hug. Before she'd moved her head, she could've sworn she'd felt his chin resting on the top of her head. Smiling happily, she laid her head back where it had formerly been while she was sleeping. Though, she couldn't find sleep, she stayed where she was. She didn't want to move. For once, she felt like she belonged. Here, in the arms of the super villain Slade...hey, worked for her!
Slade suddenly yawned and shifted in the seat. He at first tightened his hold on Terra, and then woke up, realizing his position. Glancing down to Terra, he saw her blushing and looking away.
"How long have you been up?" he asked softly stroking her hair.
"Not long. Probably 2 minutes."
"You could've waken me up, you know."
"I know. I decided to let you rest. You work to much." she smiled at him.
"Thanks." he yawned a bit. "That nap was enjoyable" he lifted his mask off and welcomed the cool air on his face.
He didn't get much of that with his mask is on, but that wasn't the reason he took it off. Terra's eyes flickered with deviousness. She fake gasped.
"Oh my goodness! He took his mask off and I didn't need to tell him too!" she smiled happily and laughed.
She reached up and ran her hand across his cheek gently. His cheek was so soft. He laid his hand on hers and slowly followed her touch to his neck. His other hand seductively glided its way up her spine making her gasp and jerk against him a bit. After his hand made it past her shoulders, he lightly caressed her neck and proceeded to her face. She'd been sweetly tickling the back of his neck. It felt great. Time seemed to be standing still. And with it, Slade's mind. Before he knew what he was doing, he had his lips on hers in a loving kiss. When he finally noticed what he was doing, he was so overtaken by bliss to even care. Once they pulled out of the kiss, Slade lifted Terra and stood up. Walking quickly, he made his way to his quarters.
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Slade woke suddenly from something unknown. Jerking to the left, then realizing where he was, he relaxed a bit. Suddenly, he noticed something.
"Terra!"
He sat up in his bed. She'd been there with him just...he glanced at the clock, five hours ago. He jumped up, got completely dressed and ran to see where she might have gone. She wasn't in her room. Or the kitchen where normally she'd be balancing spoons on her nose and whipping cereal around to piss him off. She wasn't anywhere! He ran to the one place she hadn't checked yet; Robin's room. After unlocking the door, he came in and immediately started questioning Robin.
"Where's Terra?"
"I don't know. Isn't she with you?"
"Has she come in here at anytime after I locked you in here?"
"No. Why?"
"She didn't happen to walk by or anything?"
"No. WHY??"
"I can't find her." Slade sank into a chair straining his mind.
"Maybe she just went out for a walk or something."
"No. She would have said something to me."
"Were you sleeping? Maybe she didn't want to disturb you."
"She STILL would have let me know! I told her the day she agreed to stay with me willingly that she needed to tell me if she was going outside at any time whatsoever."
Suddenly Slade's communicator rang.
"Hopefully that's her!" Slade said worried.
He turned it on to see a man who bore the Crimson Crescentary symbol on his chest. The man was fierce looking with long, dark brown hair with red and blonde highlights and red eyes. He had extremely pale skin and was wearing all black save for the red crest of the Crescentaries. Slade instantly had a good idea why the man was calling.
"Greetings Slade. I hope I haven't waken you from your slumber. You looked quite content with the young girl in your arms." the man smirked evilly.
"WHERE IS SHE?? What have you done to her!?" Slade yelled angrily.
"Do not let your heart be troubled Slade. Your cherished young lady is fine...for now. She'll remain unharmed. Wouldn't want to put an innocent person in the middle of this. Especially one of her standards."
"YOU'RE RIGHT! SHE WILL REMAIN UNHARMED!! AND RETURNED TO ME AT ONCE!!" Slade this close to losing it.
"I am afraid that cannot happen. See, in order to have her returned, we need you to do something for us."
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Terra's heart was pounding violently. She'd been gagged, bound, and kidnapped. They'd drugged Slade so he wouldn't wake. Exactly how they got through the heavy security system was beyond her, but they must really be cunning if they did. She lay in a corner on her side with her arms tied behind her back. The man who'd kidnapped her kneeled in front of her with a demonic smile on his extremely pale face. He grabbed her chin and examined her face.
"So innocent...I see he's already taken advantage of you."
Terra became confused. "What?"
"Super villains like Slade like to take advantage of young girls like you...physically...if you know what I mean."
"Slade would never do that to me!"
"How can you be so sure?"
"Why did he wait half year to do it and was very hesitant at it in the process! He made sure I was okay with it too!"
"Good points, but what do you think would've happened if you'd have refused?"
"He'd have been a gentleman and leave it at that!"
"How do you know he hasn't done it in the past?"
"HE HASN'T!"
"Watch your tone girl!" he snarled as he smacked her. "It could just very well be your spell that's changed him."
"Spell?"
"Your innocence...kindness...loyalty. The way your face glows no matter what. How you've remained pure throughout your heartbreak and pain. How you haven't turned dark and evil from his attempts to change you in the past." The man was looking straight into her eyes.
Not just her eyes, her soul. It was like he was looking into everything in her past and in her memories. That's exactly what he was doing. And she couldn't do anything about it. Terra tried to look away but he wouldn't let her.
"Your name, it is Terra Markov...is it not?"
"YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT!" she spat.
"Watch your tone!" he warned.
"Why am I here?" she demanded.
"You'll know that in time. Right now, Slade is going insane from the news of your kidnap. Looks like he cares a little too much for you."
"You're blackmailing him! What are you getting at?" she instantly asked.
"This has nothing to do with Slade. It's about you. It's always been about you. Slade is your greatest weakness. His pain effects you greatly...it will hold you to your will."
"What are you talking about?"
"You are Tara Markov, princess of Markovia. Does that paint a picture for you?"
"You wish to control Markovia."
"Precisely."
"Why do you need me then? If the throne is ruler less, what's standing in your way? Assuming that the throne is ruler less, that is." (A/N: NEVER ASSUME!! IT MAKES AN ASS OUT OF YOU AND ME!!)
"Your relatives are all supposedly dead, so that leaves you to the throne and in order to rule it is said that you can only have one of royal blood."
"Why's that stopping you?"
"Because there are certain...how should I say...secrets that only a true Markovian ruler could unlock."
"Really now? And you plan to use Slade to keep me in line."
"You learn quickly princess."
"Don't call me that!"
"And why not?"
"Cos I'm not just a princess! I'm a human just like you! So I deserve to be called by my name! Terra!"
He chuckled. "Now that's where you're wrong. I am not human. None of the Crescentary are! If you cooperate, you'll have the honor of being the first human to be a Crescentary."
"NO! I don't wanna have anything to do with the Crescentary! Plus, isn't there someone paying you to do this? You are mercenaries!!"
:That's how we make a living. Taking over Markovia is our goal. The mercenary bit does do well to lead people off track."
"CONGRADULATIONS!! IT WORKED!" she yelled.
"Hmmm...I think I'll just leave you here to think about your decision. Just bare this in mind Terra, we have solar cannons surrounding Earth, one wrong move and it's gone...along with your precious Slade."
"Wait! Are you saying we're not on Earth??"
"Yes."
"Where are we then?" Terra was becoming very nervous.
"We're in my ship. We're headed for a space colony. We just need to easily take one over and we have power."
"You won't get away with this!"
"And just what do you plan to do to stop me? I've already got you dead bang! Cooperate and Slade and the rest of Earth is spared. Refuse and you can say goodbye to it all. Do you need time to ponder this? Because your decision doesn't have to be made until we reach the colony."
Terra could have taken them all down if they were on Earth or some place with oxygen and a way to escape, but here she was stuck. If she destroyed the ship, she'd be killed as well. If she destroyed the shit at the colony, the whole colony itself had a slim chance of survival. She had no choice but to cooperate...for now. She's escape in the future.
"I'll do whatever you say...as long as Earth remains safe and unharmed!" she said as her head hung low.
"Great choice Terra. We'll reach the colony in a few hours. Enjoy the ride for now."
"I agreed to cooperate...I didn't say I'd enjoy it."
"Suit yourself." the man stood and walked slowly to the door.
He turned around and blew her a kiss before the automatic doors closed. Man he was just doing anything in his power to piss her off! Such lazy bums! They needed an automatic door they were so lazy! At least Slade got off his ass to personally tend to things! And he didn't need automatic doors! Since it was 100 percent useless to try and free herself now, she just laid there in the very uncomfortable position.
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Slade slammed his fists into just about anything in his reach. Robin just stood back a little disturbed by this and stayed out of his way.
"HOW COULD THEY HAVE GOTTEN PAST MY SECURITY SYSTEM?? HOW COULD THEY HAVE KIDNAPPED TERRA? HOW--"
"How do you plan to save her Slade?" Robin cut in.
"I DON'T KNOW!!" Slade continued his ranting and yelling this time with a few more, how should I put it...inappropriate words. (A/N: I could name them but I don't think I should. ^-^)
"I could help...me and the Titans. Starfire has relatives on her home planet who should know of these people who took Terra. Crimson Crescentary, right?"
"You wouldn't! You and the Titans hate me and believe me the feeling is mutual. I don't know why you even your time and breath with that!"
"I didn't say I would do it for you. Terra is my concern too! I refuse to believe she is truly evil like you! We'll join forces, save Terra, and things can go back to the way they were."
Slade saw no other ways. Not ones that would end up with both he and Terra enslaved. At least Robin's way Terra would be saved...he didn't care what happened to himself anymore. He stared at Robin a moment. Robin was serious. Slade held out his hand.
"For Terra."
Robin smiled happily and shook Slade's hand.
"For Terra."
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"Yo Star! Ain'tcha gonna play a game with us?" Beastboy asked.
Starfire sat at the table with Raven and Blackfire. Cyborg, Beastboy, and Aqualad were sitting on the sofa challenging each other to video games and arguing over who was the best.
"I am not feeling up for a challenge at this time."
"Star, Robin wouldn't want you to be unhappy. You don't look vary happy." Cyborg said.
Suddenly, the main doorway opened. Everybody gasped at the sight of Robin and Slade. All of them jumped up to their feet ready for a fight.
"STOP!" Robin said.
They stopped in their tracks.
"Slade isn't here for a battle this time. He's here for help."
"WHAT??!!" Beastboy jumped up. "He turns Terra against us, tries to kill us, kidnaps you, Robin, tries to take over the city and whole load of other crap, and now he's at OUR doorstep asking for help?? I don't think so!"
"Beastboy, calm down! I offered to help."
"Robin? Where is Terra? Why does she not accompany you and Slade?" Starfire could've pulled off posing as a psychic at that moment.
"That's why he needs help. Terra was kidnapped by an alien mercenary organization called the Crimson Crescentaries."
Starfire and Blackfire gasped.
"Oh no!" Starfire yelled.
"You're kidding...right?" Blackfire asked.
"Don't be worried, we can--"
"DON'T BE WORRIED??? Robin, you have no idea what kind of people you're talking about!" Blackfire yelled.
Starfire began to cry. "Our dear, sweet Terra!"
"Are you saying there's no way of saving her?" Slade asked in a hoarse voice, but keeping hi cool at the same time.
"Well, that depends. Why was she taken?" Blackfire asked trying to comfort her sister.
"To bring me down. That's how it's been seeming anyway." Slade answered.
"Then Terra must still be alive. He, the leader Captain Seto Montgomry that is, wishes for you to be destroyed because you pose a threat to overcoming someone who's hired them." Starfire told.
"Jeez. He can barely take over this city, and you're saying he poses a threat to someone out of this planet? Man that is so wrong." Beastboy said.
"So we have an advantage." Robin said ignoring Beastboy's comment and restraining Slade a bit. "Lets go to the hangout to sit and do research. I'm sure it'll be a lot more comfortable there."
Everyone went to the handout and sat down on the long sofa. Slade, of course, was being stubborn and decided to remain standing.
"Okay, lets start from the beginning." Cyborg said.
Slade sighed silently and got ready to have to tell the long story. Sure, he was old, but not so old he enjoyed sitting around all day doing nothing but tell little kids stories! He and Robin explained about Terra's illness and the little device in her head and her kidnap.(leaving out the part of him and Terra in bed together.^-^)
"Wow. They're out to get you more than we were!" Beastboy commented once again.
"You have chosen Terra to be your apprentice instead of Robin, yes?" Starfire asked Slade nervously.
It's not everyday that you speak with your worse enemy on equal ground, she just didn't want to upset him or have him brutally murder anyone. Slade looked down on Starfire and smirked at her naiveness.
"Yes. She has shown great qualities in the field. And she's very loyal."
"That may be so, but I still think you're controlling her somehow." Beastboy cut in.
Robin, once again, had to keep Slade from killing Beastboy. Beastboy had turned into a kitten and hid under the sofa.
"Believe what you wish Beastboy, but you're wrong." Slade said stopping himself from murdering him.
"How are we to go about rescuing her?" Aqualad asked in an attempt to stop Slade and Beastboy's fighting.
They called from the space shuttle, I'm pretty sure I still have their frequencies. Maybe we can track them through that." Slade told taking out his communicator. "Plus, they used Terra's communicator to contact me." Slade was looking at his communicator that was now open in his hand. "The tracking device in it is leading to a space colony. They're must be something happening there. We need to get there."
"Whatever his name was--" Raven started.
"Captain Seto Mongomry." Starfire cut in.
"Yeah...like I was saying, he didn't think too smoothly about us getting to them through the communicator. Maybe he wants us to come. Or, you, most likely." she stood up to Slade and pointed at him. "He must be planning something for you if he used her communicator to get to you. We'd better have a plan and a back up one. If Star and Blackfire are right about how dangerous they are, we need to have plans at keeping everyone alive and getting Terra out."
"Then lets get to work. I'd rather get this over with quick." Slade said.
Robin rolled his eyes. 'He'll never stop hating us will he?' he thought.
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Slade was resting on the sofa. Well, not really resting, more like trying to, but the thought of Terra's life on the line was what kept him up. To think that he'd be back in the base with Terra in his arms if none of this had never happened was something he really would like to get rid of. He glanced at the clock for what must've been the millionth time that night. It was 2:03 in the morning. He'd still be up stroking Terra's hair and watching her while she slept. He still couldn't understand how they'd gotten past his security system. The only way they could've possibly gotten in without making the alarm go off was teleportation. Could they do that? That was impossible! Or was it? Slade didn't know, but it had to let him sleep sometime. Suddenly, he heard movement from behind him. He took out a knife and slowly turned. Once the movement got close, he jumped up and swung the knife. A loud, high-pitched shriek was lat out, but Slade knew he missed, the blade hadn't hit anything. He knew who it was now, and put the knife away.
"I am sorry for disturbing you, but...I..." Starfire tried talking without being so nervous, but it wasn't working.
"You'd like to yell at me too? Beastboy did, and Robin had to as well." Slade said sitting up and sighing while he hid his face.
Starfire inhaled deeply, and then let it out. "No. I do not wish to yell. Merely to understand somethings that have happened." she said.
Slade sighed. "Well, here you sit, I'll get a chair." he said getting up.
"You are very polite...when you're not trying to harm us." Starfire complimented.
"Yeah, well, don't get used to it." Slade growled as he pulled up a chair and sat in it. "What did you want to ask?"
Starfire sat on the sofa. "The first thing is, why is it you hate us so much?"
"Because you're keeping me from my goal." He told.
"What is that?"
"To take over the city. They really don't tell you anything around here do they?"
"Apparently not. The second thing, what is happening between Terra and you?"
Slade's heart skipped a beat and he instantly looked up at her, still trying to hide his face I might add. "Nothing. Why?"
"You seem so restless. Even Robin has noticed your change in character since Terra had been kidnapped. He has told me you seem to care for her a lot. And well, I think..." she trailed off.
"She's grown on me." he admitted.
"Yes. Well, I think..."
"Just say it already. It can't be worse than what Beastboy or Robin might say!" Slade was getting impatient with her.
Starfire giggled. "Yes, I think it's great."
Slade was shocked. "What?"
"I think it's great and very sweet that you have come to care deeply for somebody. I think it's good that Terra and you have something special yous share. According to Robin, it's like the bond I have with him."
"Oh Robin will pay for his nosiness." Slade said clenching his fists.
Starfire laughed. "Hehe, well, don't hurt him that hard, I guessed most of it. Either that, or I made him tell me." she smiled.
"Hmmm...very persuasive are you? Never thought you'd be any good at that."
"Yes, I know. I try not to use that much."
"Clearly. Is that all?"
"No. Ummm...I'd like to know...coming from you...do you have that type of bond with Terra?"
'Time has come the walrus said, to talk of many things.' he thought. 'Might as well not deny it, it is true after all.'
He sighed. "Yes, Starfire. That's what type of bond we have. I mean, yeah, look at her. Innocent and pure. Beautiful."
"And she has seen your face."
"Yes. She asked to see it. Letting her see it can't do much harm. She's very fond of my face even though I am not."
"She loves you in return." Starfire made this more a statement than a question.
"She does." his heart was pounding, but it felt good to be talking about this with someone, even though the someone was about two or tree feet shorter, nine years younger, and very naive.
"Well, that is all I wish to know. Thank you." she got up and began to walk back to her room.
After Slade had returned the chair to where it had once been, he sat on the couch.
"Ummm...Slade?"
"Yes?"
"Even though you are our worse enemy and we are trying to harm one another it was still...very nice to speak with you like this." She smiled and went back to her room quietly.
Slade sighed. Man that kid was so naive...someday she'd sign a universal peace treaty and the peace would remain till her death. That's how peaceful she was. It seems that nothing could possibly make her angry. It was over when you crossed Terra. He laughed at that. Slade sighed and lay down. He drifted into a light slumber with his blanket over his face. He dreamed about Terra all night.
A/N: PHWEW! Finally finished this one. AND I GOT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! YAY! ^_^ Well...sort of. I left out any rated R things. I don't think I'm ready to write about that stuff yet. Maybe in another story of Terra and Slade. Hint hint *-^ Well, thankies to everyone again for reading and reviewing. I might actually have the next chapter up sooner! Wow, isn't that nice? *nods* Well, I'll shut up and stop annoying you all and get started on the next chapter now. Oh yeah! I GOT MY JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC COMICS ON SATURDAY!! WOOHOO!!! EVERYBODY MUST PARTY WITH ME BECAUSE OF THAT REASON!! ^-^ *the eight-ball comes and starts telling the truth* whoa! Oh! I gotta go now, I'll update soon! *runs away screaming with the eight-ball chasing after her. NO!!! LEAVE ME ALONE YOU DAMN EIGHT-BALL!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! THE TRUTH MUST DIE!! AHHHHHHHHH!! SOMEBODY SAVE ME FROM THE EVIL EIGHT-BALL!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!