Well here it is…. I'm running out of things to say in these author's notes, so I'll just cut straight and clean into the point. Here's the next chapter. If you spot any misspelled words or improperly used literature do forgive me. I was rushed. Here it is, Enjoy.

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The Calm Before the Storm

Blackfire was sitting in the pilot's seat steering the ship while Robin remained, still paralyzed, in the caged prison. It was quiet. …A little too quite. Blackfire was thinking…. Thoughts of mischief and destruction ran through her head. "Hmm…." She glanced at the monitor that enabled her to communicate with Jinx at the other ship. She smiled mischievously as she pressed the red button to talk. "Jinx! …I have an idea…"

"Yes Blackfire?" Jinx sighed and rolled her eyes. "What!?"

Blackfire didn't let Jinx's rude behavior hinder her train of thought. She leaned forward, making sure Robin wasn't able to hear her. "Why don't you go on ahead of me and I'll meet you at Slade's? I have a special surprise for Romeo and Juliet…" She smirked roguishly.

"Sure…" Jinx's image disappeared off the screen, but it was soon replaced with a different image. It was Slade.

"Hello Slade?" Blackfire asked reassuringly.

"Yes?" Slade crossed his arms. "Did you capture them?"

"Yes!" Blackfire answered triumphantly. "And I have a special plan that would encourage Robin's future career!"

"Good…" Slade answered slowly. "…Just don't kill him…."

"Don't worry I'm not going to hurt Robin …physically…. Just emotionally…" She smirked knowingly. "You see… you let me have Starfire to destroy. I was looking forward to torturing her in different, amusing ways on my own, but now, I have a different idea of killing here… one that would be of some benefit for you as well as I…" She smiled, awaiting his response.

"Hmm…." Slade's one eye shifted slightly to the left, thinking this over. His fingers tapped softly on the arm of his chair. Then he spoke up. "Well… I suppose that would come in handy. I already have an idea of what your approach will be…."

"Don't worry, Jinx, Mammoth, and Gizmo are already bringing Starfire to your lair. Just make sure everything is ready for the presentation…" She crossed her arms and laughed quietly to herself.

"Very well…." Slade replied slowly. "I will be awaiting your arrival…." Then, without notice, Slade's image disappeared from the screen.

Blackfire turned around, her back facing what was once Slade's image. She smirked deviously, glancing back at the monitor. "…perfect….. ….He doesn't suspect a thing….."

The room was dark and drafty. Steel and metal made up the walls, causing the enclosed area to become cool. No windows lingered except for one small four by four opening in the wall enclosed with bullet-proof glass. A little ray of light peeked through the opening, shining its radiance down on the metal-patted floor.

Huddled in a corner was a redheaded girl. Her head was buried in her arms as she wept. No one was there to comfort her. She knew that she was to be put to death, but that didn't trouble her as much as she thought it would. She found herself yearning to be in the protection of her beloved's arms, to see Robin's face… without the mask… one last time… to gaze into his handsome blue eyes just once more…. before their departure.. Starfire sighed and slowly shook her head, letting her flowing auburn hair wave back and forth. "…oh Robin…" Then she closed her eyes tight and lowered her head in despair as the eerie silence came, but once again.

Slade was standing upright, glancing at the screens that monitored the space crafts. He studied Blackfire's every move, a little bit unsure about her intentions. Something was not right… He should have made sure that she was under his control and not the other way around, but it was too late now. Slade would have to just hope for the best. Hopefully their alliance would prove to be beneficial. …But there was still something not right….

He sighed and slowly began to walk the opposite direction. The metal souls of his shoes tapped gently on the tile floor until he came to a stop at the front of a door. He pressed a button at the side of the wall that opened the entrance, and walked inside.

It was dark and drafty inside the room. You could barely see a thing do to the pitch black darkness that still lingered inside like fog. Then the light shot on automatically, scattering away the darkness and revealing the interior of the room. It was square shaped with blue violet walls and black tile with numerous pedestals and stands that displayed a diverse collection of items. Some of which were possessions and information of past and present adversaries. Mostly, they were that of the Titans. There was Raven's cape, one of Robin's masks, Cyborg's spare battery, and other numerous items. Displayed on the walls were biographies of his foes which included each individual Titan along with their picture.

Slade stopped and looked down at Robin's small black mask, then let his eye shift upwards towards his biography. He walked up to it, his hands behind his back as his one eye shifted over to his portrait, letting a muffled whisper come to his tongue. "…soon…. …very soon my boy…. …you will be mine……"

Earth finally came into sight as the space craft neared its landing point. Jinx let out a relieved sigh as she tilted her head up and closed her eyes. "Finally! The sooner we get this stupid mission over with the better!"

"You've got that right!" Gizmo commented. "It feels like everyone's taking advantage of us and telling us what to do!"

"Well actually that's what we are paid to do!" Jinx commented. "…But I guess I see your point…"

"I'm hungry…"A voice called from behind. Jinx and Gizmo glanced at the back passenger's seat as Mammoth looked upwards and smiled sheepishly.

Jinx rolled her eyes and turned around. "Don't worry we'll get you your stupid sandwich when we get back on earth… ….Now back to our discussion… That Blackfire's really getting on my nerves. I mean, who does she think she is!?? The Queen of the Universe!?!"

"Yeah! Her attitude's a lot of crud! She should be taught a lesson!" Gizmo smiled mischievously, rubbing his hands together.

"No…" Jinx looked out the window and sighed. "We shouldn't really take matters into our own hands… even though I wish I could just get my hands around her skinny little neck and strangle her…. If anything I bet Slade will show her! …And if not…. We can always wait until after our mission, after we get paid to jump her…. That way it works out…" She smiled. Just the thought of it filled her with glee.

"Yeah!" Gizmo chanted. "We should do that! That way, that little dirty wretch will pay for her crud!"

Earth came closer and closer into view until at last they passed through the atmosphere and started to head straight to Slade's lair.

Alright, I know this chapter was short, but I have my reasons. Just to let you know, this story is almost over. There's only about one or two more chapters to go! Yay! Well, keep reviewing and I'll try my best to update soon. Good day.