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 do not own Teen Titans. I do, however, own the basic plot of this. Fear me.
Author's Notes: Okay, here's chapter five. Um...Thanks a bunch for all reviews!
WARNINGS: Actually, this chapter isn't that bad.
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Robin wanted to see Slade again. Though he wasn't too keen about becoming a vampire, not to mention Slade's mate, he still couldn't deny his feelings for the masked man. He didn't care if he had been the one to cause him to have those dreams...It almost flattered him to know that Slade could pretty much have anyone he wanted, yet he chose little Robin...his enemy. Robin wanted to see him again...And he knew he would very soon.
He doesn't love you, though! It's only lust, if anything.
Sighing, Robin buried his head into his pillow. Slade didn't love him...or did he? The masked man wasn't an easy person to figure out. It was hard to tell what he was thinking, or what he felt, for that matter.
Who could love you? You're weak, little, and ugly.
But he wants me to be with him forever...
Whore.
Robin sat up in bet. That word had been bothering him all night. If Slade wanted to make him a vampire, he'd forever be a child, and who ever heard of a child having sex? And with a man?
It happens all the time...
That doesn't make it right. You're the leader of the Teen Titans. What will they think?
They'll accept me.
Will they?
A tear dripped down his cheek as he laid back down.
His heart ached. Was it broken? Broken because no one could love him, only lust after him? Broken because Slade had down so much harm to him and his friends? Or was it broken because Robin felt like he was a...
"I'm not a whore," Robin muttered, pulling his legs to his chest.
Aren't you?
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"You fought Terra."
It wasn't a question, and either way, Raven didn't deny it. She nodded and allowed Starfire to examine the injury on her side.
"You are merely bruised," Starfire said, sitting next to Raven on her bed. "Where is Terra now?"
"Not sure," Raven muttered. "She's still in this city, though. Starfire, I don't want anything to happen to you or anyone else. She can't control her powers...She's nearly wiped out five cities..."
"It was not your doing."
"I know. But sometimes I feel like it is. Every time she came to a city, she was looking for me."
Starfire gently embraced her and Raven rested her head on the alien girl's chest. She was tired, but wanted to be awake. Every second she spent with Starfire was a second she could actually be happy.
"Don't leave me."
"I would never leave you, Raven." Starfire shook her head. "Never. We will be together...forever."
"Yeah...but how long is forever?"
Raven leaned up and kissed Starfire. "Stay with me tonight?"
Starfire grinned. "Yes, of course! Glorious, a party for slumber!"
"A slumber party?" Raven crinkled her nose. "Sure, why not? Just don't invite Beastboy and his jokes."
This caused Starfire to giggle a bit. She pulled off her gloves and boots and laid down on Raven's bed, staring up at the ceiling as Raven removed her cloak and boots. Both girls lied next to each other, one smiling and the other deep in thought...
"What troubles you?" Starfire asked.
"Nothing. Don't worry about it. Come on, let's get some sleep." Raven pulled the black over herself and Starfire, holding her close.
"Goodnight."
"Goodnight, Raven."
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Beastboy had been the first one to wake up the next morning, which had never happened before...at least not in a long time. He decided to go out for a walk, maybe grab a bite to eat at a vegetarian café that hadn't opened long ago.
As he walked down the street, he saw only a few people now and then. Eventually, he walked onto a sidewalk that was a bit more crowded, but most people in Jump City were probably asleep or at work.
Suddenly, he bumped into something and fell over. He looked up and saw a young girl before him.
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" She said, frowning. "Here, give me your hand!" She pulled Beastboy to his feet and then smiled. "Hey, you're Beastboy! Awesome!"
"Uh...thanks?" Beastboy stared a her a minute before returning the smile. "You knew here? I think I would've remembered a pretty face like yours."
The girl giggled. "Yeah, I'm here to visit some friends. Um, if it's not too much trouble, could you show me around the city?"
Beastboy liked this idea. "Okay! Hey, wanna grab a quick bite to eat first?"
"Sure! Thanks!"
They walked towards the café together, talking and laughing like they had been friends for years. Beastboy knew he was falling for the girl. She was pretty, funny, and very nice. Maybe he was experiencing love at first sight?
"So what's your name?" Beastboy asked, as they sat down at a booth.
"It's...Tanya."
Tanya smiled and Beastboy nearly melted on the spot.
"So, where do you come from?"
"I'm from Gotham," She replied.
"Really? Cool."
"I like it here though," Tanya said, leaning back a bit as she observed the menu.
Beastboy frowned. "Hey, wait a sec!"
Tanya looked startled. "What?"
"Why aren't your friends hanging out with you?"
"They're busy. They have jobs."
"Are you looking for one?"
"No. I'm not staying here long enough to get a good one," Tanya said.
A waitress stopped by and took their orders.
"So...after this, will I ever see you again?" Beastboy asked, nervously. He blushed when Tanya gave him a funny look.
"You mean you actually want to?"
"Yeah!" Beastboy blurted out.
Tanya just smiled. "Well...sure, I guess."
"Maybe you can check out the tower!"
"No! I wouldn't want to be a bother," Tanya said, her smile fading a bit. "I'm cool just hanging out with you, if that's alright."
"Yeah, of course it is."
There was a beeping noise inside Beastboy's pocket.
"Oh, hang on!" He pulled out his communicator. "BB, here. What's up?"
"Trouble," was all Robin said. "Cinderblock escaped!"
"Aw, man!" Beastboy groaned. "I'll be there in three."
"You have to go?" Tanya asked, sadly.
"Yeah. Duty calls. Maybe we'll meet up again sometime?"
Tanya grinned. "Of course!"
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"Terra. You're late."
"I'm sorry."
Slade smiled behind his mask. "Do we have a deal...?"
"Yes. We do."
"You know you're orders?"
"...I do."
Terra looked a bit annoyed.
"Spare Raven, my dear. I want her alive."
"Is she part of your plan?"
"No. She's my apprentice. And if I hurt her in anyway, I'll never get what I want."
"Robin, right?"
"Yes."
Terra thought about something for a moment before leaning close to Slade and starring into his visible eye.
"Don't hurt him."
Slade knew she didn't mean Robin.
"No. I won't. Now, your orders are..."
"I know, Slade. I know."
"Good. Now go."
Terra nodded and left.
Slade smirked.
"Tanya?"
"It was the only name I could think of," Terra said, returning the smirk.
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A/N: Um...Nothing to say, really. Please review and I shall update soon!