A/N: Alright here we go onto the next chapter! Thanks for the great reviews everybody they are very encouraging. I think I have couple more chapters on this story. I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 3

1The door was beginning to open and the couple looked at the door. There wasn't time to escape so Robin did something really quick. He suddenly pushed Starfire on the bed and dove to opposite side of the bed. Starfire grabbed the covers and pretended to be sleeping. Robin went under the bed not really thinking straightly as the men outside her room turned on the lights. Starfire awoke and looked at the men as they entered.

"We heard voices," said one of men.

"There is no one here I am the only one," said Starfire as she sat up.

"Check the room," said the other man.

"Please I have been sleeping you must be tired if you hearing voices," said Starfire trying not make them look around.

The two men ignored her and continued their sweep of the room. Starfire nervously wrung her hands as she waited for them to complete. Robin was hidden somewhere in room and hopefully he won't be found.

"Whoever or whatever it was isn't here anymore," said one of men as they completed their search.

Starfire breathed a little easier and they started heading for the door.

"Did you check under the bed?" asked the other.

"Nope thought you did," replied the other.

"Check under there!"

"Alright sheesh."

He got down on his knees and grumbled as he lifted blankets out of the way. He saw nothing but darkness under the bed.

"Nothing."

As he was moving the covers back he saw movement then something slammed him back. The other man got out his gun and pushed Starfire away from the bed.

"I knew I heard voices," he said.

Robin crawled out from under quickly and the other man was already back on his feet. He swung at Robin who dodged as punch and went after him. The other man who had Starfire close was radioing for others. Soon about ten other men had arrived in the room and surrounded Robin quickly. One of men escorted Starfire out of the room by grabbing her roughly. Starfire watched as she and Robin were separated again. The bracelet that was on her hand she gave a tug. She felt helpless without her powers.

Robin was surrounded and the room was now indeed tiny. Great and now I have lost Starfire again thought Robin. The men in room all had guns pointed at him. Then he recognized someone from the museum robbery. He smiled as he approached Robin and moved his hand down. The men lowered their guns for the moment as dark-haired man stood there in front of Robin.

"Robin the Boy Wonder. We meet again," said the man.

"Rich you met him before?" asked the man beside him.

"Shut up! I worked in Gotham before Mr. Rebel decided to hire me. Batman and his bird sidekick busted up drug ring which I was part of. I got arrested and Mr. Rebel busted me out. I'm pretty grateful for this job. I don't want you to ruin this chance again," said Rich as he was reaching into his jacket.

"I'm sorry but that's not my problem," said Robin as he expanded his bo-rod and struck at Rich.

Rich countered his attack with his own and struck at Robin. Then he came around again and knocked Robin off his feet. The men suddenly surrounded him with their guns and Robin had nothing.

"I've improved since then," said Rich and grabbed Robin's belt from him.

Robin's hands were cuffed behind him if he was prisoner. The men escorted him down the hallway then into a garden. There he saw a man watching as they came in and put down his watering can.

"So this is the intruder that I was told about?" asked the man.

"Yes, Mr. Rebel. The leader of the Teen Titans," said Rich.

"Oh yes. Quite famous person are you not?" asked Matt he put his hand to his chin.

"Where's Starfire?" asked Robin.

"Oh don't worry about your friend she's in new room. I assure you she won't be harmed at all," said Matt.

Robin was struggling with cuffs trying to get them off.

"I prefer to water my plants at night. It's strange and I wonder sometimes if they can survive," said Matt touched a plant. "You see Mr. Robin I'm not villain I don't go around threatening people or stealing things. I'm just collector. Your friend is rare specimen that has captured my attention for quite some time."

"You call yourself as collector but you hire thugs to steal things. Starfire isn't part of your collection! That isn't right!" yelled Robin as his anger grew.

"You care for her."

"She's just my friend and my teammate."

"Ah Mr. Robin but your emotions and your face gives away some much. I read the emotions and feelings of many just like you."

Robin glared at Matt who looked at his plants. This guy is certainly off his rocker thought Robin.

"Tell me Mr. Robin are you interested in Roman culture? I was and very interested. Their enterainment was most exciting and I became obsessed. You can say that I built my own colosseum."

Robin didn't say anything as Matt came closer.

"How are your fighting skills?" asked Matt.

Robin was thrown into cell and three guards were called to watch his cell. He groaned as he got back up. He sighed both his belt was gone and Starfire were gone. He didn't know what this Rebel fellow was planning. He had to somehow escape and find Starfire. A simple recuse had turned into this. Robin collapsed on his bed and drifted off into uneasy sleep.

"Wake up!" said a gruff voice.

Robin's body was stiff as he opened his eyes. A dark man was standing in front of him. He was holding something that he suddenly threw at Robin.

"Put these on. Don't mess around the boss is waiting," said the man.

He disappeared from the cell and Robin looked at what the man gave him. It was armor. It black with silver running down in middle. A helmet was there too and Robin looked at it. Then he suddenly knew as he remembered what Rebel had said last night. He was going to be gladiator.

"Robin?" asked a familiar voice.

He looked up to see Starfire entering the cell. Robin stood up immediately and saw her in white dress this time. It kinda reminded him of her wedding dress when she was going to be married. He tried to push that thought back of his head but it still came up.

"Starfire how did you get here?" asked Robin.

"That man he helped me get here with out the other guards knowing," said Starfire.

She pointed to man who had delivered the communicator to Starfire. He smiled slightly at the couple then backed off a little more into the shadows. She smiled but her smile disappeared suddenly as she looked at what Robin was wearing.

"I thought that he would not hurt you. He wants to use as warrior for entertainment. If only-," said Starfire then she looked at her bracelet.

"Don't worry I'll be okay."

"Of course Robin," said Starfire but he could see the worry in her eyes.

He moved closer and wrapped his arms around her. Starfire leaned closer and felt a tear go down her cheek. She closed her eyes to stop the flow of tears and moved out of his embrace.

"Robin I-," started Starfire and she stopped before she could start.

He took her hand and gave a tight squeeze and leaned in to kiss her. Starfire kissed him back and threw her arms around him.

"Come back to me," said Starfire.

"I promise I always keep my promises," said Robin.

One last kiss and Starfire recluantly pulled away from him. The man who came as her escort locked the door. Starfire looked back at him and Robin watched her leave. They made their way out of the holding cells into the arena.

"Oh good my dear you finally made it here," said Matt with big smile on his face.

Several men were in his box seat along with Rich who stood by Matt. Starfire glared at Rich and Matt laughed. The other men were taking bets against the match and Starfire breathed deep.

"Robin please do not die," said Starfire quietly to herself.

There was sound of trumpets and announcer came over. It wasn't historically accurate but the audience who had came didn't care. Starfire was sat right next to Matt who excitly awaited for the fight.

"Browser our reigning winner will today face the infamous Boy Wonder. Here he's comes!" said the announcer as his voice echoed throughout arena.

Browser entered into the arena and the audience went crazy. Starfire watched him come in dressed in armor. He was huge compared most men and she worried a little. She knew Robin could handle men of that size but the Browser wasn't exactly going to be easy. She tugged on the bracelet again hoping for it to come out.

After Starfire left the man who had awaken him came back. He started ordering Robin to place his helmet on. Robin then lead by a couple guards to elevator that was going to take him up to the arena. He was given no weapons yet and he stood there.

"Look kid," said the man. "Go for weak spot on his armor and you may win."

Then he shoved a sword in empty sheath and shield was suddenly given to him. The helmet was on his head and he looked out. The armor suddenly felt hot and heavy.

"Now the Boy Wonder has arrived!" said announcer.

Robin walked out onto the arena and looked out to the crowd. The crowd was booing and taunting him with catcalls. Robin walked closer where he saw Rebel pretending to be emperor. He saw Starfire sitting beside him her face read that she was worried. She looked at Robin and Matt stood up.

"Let the games began," said Matt.

Browser spun chain and ball towards Robin with such speed and force. Robin didn't have chance as it came towards him.

"ROBIN!" screamed Starfire.

Everything had stopped as Robin fell into the sand.

I hope you enjoyed it! Sorry to leave you at cliffy again but it sets up for the next chapter. I'm kinda worried about the gladiator part since it kinda just popped in my head. Maybe the influence was because the 6th graders were I go to help out are learning about Ancient Rome. Matt is a different character from one from what I have written before. I hope you stay tune for next chapter because it's going to be action packed!

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