CHAPTER 8
The Teen Titans finally got through all the minions of Slade, with most of them defeated by Dove. Every North Titan is amazed by how she fearlessly battled through the minions, trying to clear the area to find Crow. "You know, you're not the only one trying to find your friend," Beast Boy said when the battle is over. "I know, and I kept that in mind," Dove replied firmly. "Well, about the times we don't trust you earlier, we're sorry," Raven said. "Save the apologies for later," said Android. "We're trying to say sorry to you! Aren't you even grateful that we now trust you?" Cyborg angrily asked. "Do not fight now. We need someone to lead us to find Slade," Starfire interrupted. "I'll lead us," Cyborg said. "Why would it be you when we have Dove with us?" Moondragon asked. "North has power over South, and that's that," Beast Boy replied. "Fine, but don't blame on us if you get yourselves caught by Slade, tortured or whatever else," Dove replied.
The South Titans are separated from the North. "Here's Slade's base. Alert the North Titans about this. They also want to find Robin. There's no telling if there is any further distrust," Dove ordered. Although Android didn't like the thought of helping those North Titans in finding that base, she had to do it for good. "We'll be there on the double," Cyborg replied to that message. "Do we really need to follow their orders?" Beast Boy asked. "I will do it just for Robin, not them," Raven said. "Raven is right, Beast Boy. No matter how much we hate working with our counterparts, we must do it," Starfire replied. They moved on to Slade's base.
Android blasted the front door. "South Titans! Go!" Dove ordered. Moondragon fired onto Slade. He avoided it with slight difficulty, being unaware of it. Protea morphed into a snake and tied herself around him. "Way to go," said Android. "Going nowhere, that is," an unexpected newcomer just released Slade from Protea. "We have no idea who you are, but we came here for Crow and Robin," Dove said. "And you're lured here for me to get you and for Slade to eliminate the others. Mutual, don't you think, Darkelm?" the person asked. "Who are you and how did you know my name?" Dove asked. "Hunter. It matches what I will be doing," he replied. Dove brought him down with all her strength. "South Titans, get the guys! I have my own problem here," Dove told them. They did as she said. By that time, the North Titans arrived. "Where's Robin?" Starfire asked, looking at Dove, who was fighting a stranger. "The others have him. I'm taking Hunter down," Dove replied. "Who's Hunter?" Beast Boy asked. Hunter got the upper hand and shot a net over Dove. "Guess my name," he said to Beast Boy. "Get Robin and bring Slade down. I'm fine over here," Dove said. "Why should we listen to you?" Cyborg asked. "Because you are a fool, not to do so," Hunter replied. He got off Dove and used a device to shut his systems down. "Got the point yet?" he asked. "Cyborg!" Starfire cried. Dove took her staff out and knocked the device off. "Let his power recharge for a short while then you can go get the other guys," she said, bringing herself back into the fight with Hunter.
Slade defended himself from those meddling South Titans. "I might not know where you come from, but I know how to take the North Titans down. You should be easy as well," Slade said. "Where's our friend?" Moondragon asked him, firing storming moonbeams. "You do not need to find them," he replied. "Yes, we do," another voice spoke. Dark shadow surrounded him. "Now only they came," Protea muttered. "We need to find Robin," said Starfire. "And we need to get Crow," Android replied. "Keep him busy, Raven," said Cyborg.
He finally came to. "Slade brought me here," he muttered though his teeth. Hate filled his heart as he thought about those South Titans. He looked near him and saw Crow. Now he noticed that they were both tied up. "What the heck? Slade wouldn't have taken down his own allies, unless…" He thought about it all. He finally gave up the feeling of distrust towards the South Titans. Someone blew up the door. "Cyborg?" he asked. A larger beam went through the piece of wood. "I always got here first," a female voice said. "Rejoice, for we are here!" Starfire said. "Star! I'm glad to see you guys!" Robin said. "And the South Titans are glad to see Mr. Darkness," Beast Boy added. Protea Girl already released the ropes from Crow. "Come on. I don't think Raven can hold Slade much longer," said Cyborg.
They went to the place where Raven was fighting Slade. "Where's Dove now?" Protea asked. "Our leader is there," Moondragon pointed. The vigilante was holding Dove down. He glanced at her comrades as they charged towards him. He looked at Dove again. "Any last words, South Titan?" he asked, pulling out a long and sharp sword. "No!" Android yelled. "Let her go and you will be spared," Protea said to Hunter. He sheathed his sword. "I knew you'd give in to save my heiress," he said. He ran towards the nearest exit with blinding speed. "Who really was that guy?" Android asked."And how did he ran with that speed?" Moondragon added. "Maybe he's got a pair of the 'Boots of Blinding Speed' I heard about," Protea joked. "I don't know, and I don't know why he called me his heiress," Dove replied. "However, everyone else was safe, for your information," said Moondragon. "Maybe everyone except for some of the North guys," said Protea. "What about Crow?" Dove asked. "He is here," Moondragon pointed at the unclear form. "He looks fine, but we have to help the others for now. South Titans, let's go."