Renegade

Chapter 3

It was now midday and still there was nothing major going on in Jump City. Apparently the infrastructure of villains was greatly hurt the last day. Three super-villains taken down in one day, there was no way anyone was going to try anything, not when the Titans were at the top of their game.

Ark stood now on Titans Isle; it was one of the hardest journeys he had to make, and although there were no cardinal enemies to speak of, on the inside of the Renegade teen, a great battle was being waged. His inner demons fought his inner angels, and Ark didn't know who was who much less what side to take. Right and wrong, Black and White, merged to form a bleak gray blotch within his mind. Going to the Titans became as equally wrong and equally right as staying alone. With every slow steady step he took the battle only got louder and louder; he wondered how someone who has been alone for so long could argue with himself. He was alone, and he couldn't even agree with himself.

There must be some outside force at work. Someone must be planting these thoughts in his head. But there wasn't; the only person who had that type of power was Vincent. And he was busying enough watching him, watching him suffer. He was having too much fun to interfere. Besides, either choice fits perfectly into his master's plan. So there would be no use to influence him either way.

And so, he walked, making his way slowly to the ominous figure that was Titans Tower.

The Titans were busy. Too busy to take a look through their window infested tower to see a lone boy walking ever so slowly to their tower. Beast Boy challenged Cyborg to yet another game. Cyborg proceeded to destroy him once again. Robin and Raven were still discussing the dark figure and the two energies; Starfire was with them making ignorant comments on the subject. Robin explained those simple misunderstandings, he never minds doing so, but Raven simply ignored her. They walked over to the window to get a good view. Robin noticed an interesting figure walking towards the tower. It looked like a young man, with messy brown hair, faded jeans, and a jacket worn over a gray shirt. Robin nudged Raven and pointed in the direction of Ark. Raven recognized him as from the vision she had. Her eyes widened she looked directly at him and said, "It's Him."

Ark was at the front door at this time. It was tall, very tall. It looked as if it was built to let in a giant or something bigger. He opened the door and let himself in. Inside was a big room with stairs that led to a security door. There were benches along the sides of the wall. He supposed by the overall look of the place that it was a orientation room or a place to hold press conferences. He made his way up the stairs and towards the security door. It had a sign on it that said "No Tours Today." There was a speaker to the sign. There was a button next to it, supposedly to contact them. He reached his figure over to the button, but before he could the door opened. There stood the Titans all waiting for him. Instead of sending him away like some fan who wanted to catch a glimpse of his heroes, they greeted him, suspiciously, but they still greeted him.

"Hello," Robin stretched out his hand. "Robin."

"Hello," Ark took his hand, "I don't suppose you have a room?"

"This isn't a hotel. If you need one we can direct-" Robin was cut off by Raven who whispered in his ear, "Let him stay, trust me he's not hostile, and he'll properly give us a lead."

Robin complied with her but still didn't let off easy. "What are you doing here?"

"That. That is a long story, but for now all you need to know for now is that I am in danger." replied Ark.

"Dude! You're the dude aren't you? The dude with the moving and, the force field and the WHOOSH!" shouted an excited Beast Boy.

"Yeah you do match the description," Said Cyborg, he stared at him for a few moments. "I don't detect any cellular radiation, so I guess Raven was right."

"You are! You are the second energy that friend Raven talked about! Come, tell us of who perils you, and of this organization so that we might help you!" exclaimed a very happy Starfire.

"How did you." Ark started but Robin cut him off.

"Another long story, we'll explain later. So, it looks like you can stay for a while" Robin said looking at Raven. " At least, for now.

"So, got a name, kid?" asked Cyborg.

"Yeah. Force"

Vincent was there, watching them the entire time. Hiding in the shadow-less shadows he observed all that there was to see. He left the island knowing all he needed, and made his report to his master. He flipped open his cell-phone began his conversation.

"Is it as we expected?" asked a voice.

"Yes sir, he has gone to the Titans," replied Vincent.

"Excellent, now we have a legitimate reason for exterminating the Titans. They are, after all harboring one of my Renegades."

"Yes sir, the organization will have its revenge, and eliminate any potential threat."

"With the Titan's added to my predicted complications I will need to call our contact."

"Are you sure he can do the job?"

"He's done it before he can do it again."

"When do I strike?"

"Bide your time, give him enough time to become comfortable, lazy; all the while building your strength. When we are ready we will contact you."

"Yes sir, I hear and obey. Vincent, out."

Vincent turned off his cell phone and flipped it down. He had his orders. And he will obey them.