NOTE 6/3/13: This story is undergoing some major rewriting because, let's face it: the writing SUCKS! That being said, you may want to follow the story for now, and not read it until it has been cleaned up. Since I expect the franchise to be revived thanks to Teen Titans Go, I will dedicate some time improving the reading experience of this story, just for you.
Thank you for your patience.
SUMMARY: What happens when Robin is acting strangely and what does Slade have to do with his behavior? Red X is back and is not what you think! Are the Titans finally defeated? They have definitely met their match!
A/N: Please read using the ½ screen mode here in FF. The layout has been optimized for this particular view setting.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the Titans, I just love them!
Secrets of a Traitor
Prologue
The battlefield was not an appealing scene. The surrounding buildings had been reduced to shambles, their remaining debris scattered on the street. Vehicles were wrecked, haphazardly piled on top of other cars or walls, their alarms sounding non-stop.
From a tall, nearby skyscraper, a young man analyzed the incredible sight, priding himself on what he had accomplished. The scene was a mess; one that no doubt would take weeks to clean up. However, his greater source of happiness came from seeing the five injured youngsters on the ground; he had defeated them all by himself.
His eyes first landed on Raven. She was not wearing her trademark cloak anymore as he had made sure that she could not hide from him by shredding it to pieces. He had wanted to see her frightened face when he was fighting her, and he had done just that, enjoying every minute of it.
He then focused on Cyborg –or what was left of him. One of his arms was missing, his mechanical eye was shattered, and his battery was running out. His loosened arm was a couple of feet from where he lay, motionless and useless. That was where the bystander had thrown it after using the sonic cannon against Cyborg.
"You have built a great weapon. Too bad it will be used against you." The Titans' attacker had said to Cyborg before directly shooting at the member of the team.
The next fallen Titan was Beast Boy. Their enemy had created a special device to prevent the shape-shifter from using his gift. Given that this was Beast Boy's primary means of attack, his defeat had been an easy achievement. In fact, their attacker considered it a waste of his time.
The young boy's eyes then turned to the opposite direction, concentrating on Starfire's limp form. Her armbands were missing, and a good chunk of her hair was shorter than the rest, having cut it himself during their fight.
"If I cannot have you, I'll at least take a souvenir with me!" he had told her before chopping off her mane.
Finally, next to the alien he saw Robin. The Boy Wonder had tried catching her before she fell, but while running towards her, their enemy had attacked him. Robin had already been exhausted by the time he attempted to save the Tamaranian, but alas, had wanted to use the last of his strength to protect her.
His effort had been in vain, however, and he had not been able to reach her in time. During their last moments of consciousness, he had extended his hand to meet hers, but they had both fainted before even getting close to the other's hand. Their attacker was particularly pleased about this fact. He had not and still did not want Robin near her, ever again. She was for him to keep, and Robin had no choice but to die.
Their attacker had been waiting for any signs of life coming from the Titans for quite some time. The longer he waited, the more convinced he became that his job was in fact done.
They have been unconscious for a while; they are not as strong as they thought they were, their enemy thought as he grinned. Their enemy, the man that had defeated the Titans, the man watching them from the roof, was none other than Red X.
A/N: How did all this happen? Want to know? Keep reading and keep in touch. More chapters will be coming soon