Title: Four Corners
Summary: (AU) Slade is a vampire, Robin is his next victim, and Raven is on the run from a demon hunter named Terra. Slade/Robin, Raven/Starfire
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans...(pouts) (clings to Slade) I never have owned it, and I never will.
Author's Notes: I was going to make this the chapter that Terra finds Raven, but I decided to focus this chapter on Slade and Robin. Anyways, thanks so much for reviews! I am happy now...So, anyways, fic time!
WARNINGS: There isn't going to be much violence in this chapter, but there will be slash and mild language.
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"Starfire, did you go into my room when I was gone?" Raven asked, walking over to the alien girl.
"I...I did. Please, forgive me, but I was worried and..."
Raven narrowed her eyes. "And you read the letter?"
"Yes..."
She sighed and sat down on the couch next to Starfire.
"Who is Terra?"
"I can't tell you right now. I will eventually, but not now..." She then looked the other girl straight in the eye. "You know I love you, right?"
"Of course, Raven!"
"Good." She kissed Starfire before getting up and walking off to her room. "Oh, and Starfire?"
"Yes?"
"Could you convince Robin to eat...? Maybe even go out later? He could use some time out of the Tower."
"I shall! I apologize about..."
"Don't worry about it, Starfire. I'm not mad. Just don't tell anyone."
"I won't."
"Thank you...Another favor?"
"What?"
"Can you come to my room when you're done talking to Robin? I guess it's time you learn about Terra."
Starfire grinned and nodded.
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Knock. Knock.
"Robin? May I please come in?"
"Uh? Oh, sure Star."
Starfire stepped into Robin's bedroom and smiled at him. "I wish to ask you some things, Friend Robin."
"Go ahead."
"I was hoping you would join us at dinner tonight? Or perhaps venture outside?"
Robin looked at her hopeful and pleading eyes and sighed. "All right..."
"Glorious!"
He stood up and gave her a one-armed hug. "I think I'll go out for a ride on my motorcycle. I know you can fly, but you're welcome to join me if you want."
"I must decline. I promised to spend the evening with Raven."
"Suit yourself. See you later."
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Robin was glad he had taken Starfire's advice...Being out of the Tower, on his motorcycle, felt great. He didn't feel cooped up and if he wasn't with the other Titans, he didn't need to worry about them asking questions he didn't want to answer...
Why won't you just tell them about your dreams?
He frowned and shook his head. The reason why he wasn't telling them was because he didn't want to risk them finding out about Slade...or, to be more precise, about his growing feelings for Slade.
He hated Slade...he feared him...But he felt as though he was coming to love him. The dreams he had been having were still nightmares, indeed, but he welcomed them anyways...
Too confusing...
Robin stopped his motorcycle and pulled his helmet off.
It was getting late, he could tell that easily by the setting sun.
Guess I better get back.
Just when he was about to pull his helmet back on, something collided with the back of his head. He groaned and collapsed to the ground.
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Uh...What happened?
Robin sat up and grasped his head in pain...It was throbbing from where he had been struck.
"Oh, good...you're awake."
He knew that voice.
He looked up and saw Slade standing above him.
"What do you want?" Robin hissed, narrowing his eyes.
"My dear Robin...I only wish to talk."
"Talk?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, talk...I know about your nightmares, Robin."
Robin looked surprised. "You do...? How?"
"I'm the one who made you have them...Literally."
"I...don't exactly get it."
"Robin, what do you think I am?"
"A monster!" Robin snapped, glaring at him.
Slade chuckled. "Yes...But you don't realize how much of a monster I am, my Robin."
"I'm not yours, Slade."
"Not yet, anyways."
"If you actually think I'm going to be your apprentice..."
Slade shook his head. "I'm not looking for one, Robin...I desire a more intimate kind of companionship..."
"Come again?"
"Think about it Robin...Why have you never been able to kill me? Why have I never been seen in the daylight? Why am I always better than you, no matter what you try?" Slade knelt down and Robin could feel the masked man's breath on his face. "Why can I always read your moves before you even make them...?"
"I don't know, damn it!" Robin pulled away from him. "Stop it!"
"Stop what, exactly?"
"Step messing with me!"
"Not until I get what I want."
Robin watched him stand up. The masked man was towering over him, and Robin had no idea what to do...Or even say.
"What...what do want?" He managed to whisper.
"You."
"I thought you said you didn't want an apprentice..."
Slade smirked behind his mask. "Be thankful I am patient with you...Now, if you're too confused to figure out why want you, then maybe this will help a bit. Robin...Let me start by asking this...Do you believe in the undead?"
Robin thought a moment.
Did he? After all, Starfire was an alien and Beastboy wasn't exactly human either.
"Sure...why not?"
"Robin...I am a vampire."
"You're joking..."
"I don't joke, you know that."
"So...then you what me for your next meal or something?"
"Not quite...I want you to be my mate."
Robin's eyes widened and he opened his mouth, but he couldn't say anything. It was if time had frozen, and he himself along with it. He felt his colour draining and soon he felt like an empty hollow...without a thought. He could hear his heartbeat, pounding its way into his ears, and he could see Slade staring down at him...
He slowly tried to stand and he looked at Slade for a long time before he felt his voice return to him.
"Your mate? As in...you want me to be your..." The last word caught in his throat and he couldn't bring himself to say it.
"My lover, my companion...my mate. Yes, I want you in that way, Robin. And I will have you."
"Those dreams..."
"Were about you and me."
"And the wound on my neck..."
"I bit you. Marked you. Made you mine."
Robin took a small step back. "But why me?"
"I was wondering when you'd ask that...Well, if you want to know, it's because I simply do not care for females...Romantically, anyways." Slade paused and thought of Raven a moment before continuing. "And who better to take then you, of all people...? Robin, leader of the Teen Titans..."
"I'll never let that happen, you sadistic bastard!"
"You don't have a choice, Robin."
Robin felt his legs give out and his heart skipped a beat when he fell into Slade's arms.
"We will see each other soon Robin..."
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Raven felt guilty when she saw Robin later that night. He was scared...Obviously his encounter with Slade had been hard on him. She was relieved that he was still human.
Nearly an hour ago, she had told Starfire about Terra...Just as Raven had expected, Starfire had been confused, but still accepted her. She also promised not to tell Cyborg, Beastboy, or Robin. Raven would do that on her own.
Naturally, she had left out a minor detail...She didn't tell Starfire that she was Slade's apprentice. She knew not even Starfire, her lover, would accept her after that...It would take time, but eventually she would manage to cool things down between the Titans and Slade. It was the only way for Slade and Robin to be together.
If I don't hand Robin over to Slade, Slade will betray me and Starfire will be put in danger. Robin loves Slade, I know he does. I know Slade could never be good, but if he could just be neutral...
"Robin, are you well?" Starfire asked, quietly.
"Yeah. I'm fine...I just have a lot on my mind."
Raven slumped back against her seat.
She's so close... She thought, bitterly. She'll be here soon...
She looked at Starfire, and then at her other friends.
I can't let Terra anywhere near the Tower. I leave tonight.
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A/N: Um...long chapter! Anyways, please review and the next chapter will be Raven vs. Terra! See you then!