Lilia-Lavender: I know, I guess some people are just too lazy. However you also need to take into account that maybe her character is just one that will always be in the realm of evil. Though there is hope for everyone.

Star+Robin: Of course I replied to you. You took the time to read and review my story the least I can do is write back. It's simply common courtesy. I don't know, when I think about Terra I see a rather confusing character. Like she's happy when she really doesn't want to be and the same thing for when she's angry. Like Raven, who has trouble controlling her powers, Terra has trouble controlling her emotions. And, thanks I like RobStar stuff too. Enjoy the chapter.

Cottoncandyclouds: No I haven't seen War of the Worlds yet but I'm trying so hard to. I was supposed to go see it with my dad for his birthday but that fell through for some reason. Oh well, I'll see it at some point.

Story Weaver1: About Raven getting mad at Cyborg and Beast Boy. One thing you have to remember is that in her betrayal Terra hurt Beast Boy the most. Though Raven won't ever admit it she feels something for Beast Boy and grew unforgivable angry towards Terra for it. Her anger had even gone so far as to negate Terra's humanity which is why Cyborg and Beast Boy began to question Raven's methods.

Starfire-is-not-a-wimp: Not to offend any Titans East fans out there but, truthfully I can hardly stand any of them. Speedy as you have adequately stated is just plain annoying. I've disliked Aqualad since he made his first appearance in season one. Mas and Menos I guess are okay, but after awhile they start to get on my nerves. Just the way Bumble Bee talks annoys me to no end. Again I'm sorry but I just don't really like Titans East. So yes Speedy really pisses me off to. But enough about them.

I never did get to read the Judas Contract, but one of my friends said it was one of the coolest parts of the comics she's read. If I'm ever at my local comic book store I guess I'll keep an eye out for it.

Yeah I can't really see Beast Boy being all over Terra just when she comes out of being a rock. Sure he'd be happy to see her but I would still be way suspicious of her. I mean she did hand them all over to Slade on a silver platter. Though I personally have never really read any fics with a BBTerra theme to it.

And don't worry I'm not going to nag at you about seeing Batman anymore…:Looks around for a second:…..BUT IT WAS JUST SO GOOD! Anyway yeah I'll stop talking about it. I know Batman's house is the best. In every movie he's got a different way of getting down to the bat cave and they're all pretty cool. Though I think I'd get incredibly lonely in a huge place like that. You know I need to be around people and all. Well anyway I should stop babbling on so you can read the chapter. Hope you enjoy it. X'Hal!

Samanthe2121: Thanks, I love your reviews. lol. Glad you like it.

Kazzy 103: That's exactly how Speedy is, if you look in Titans East pt.1 he spends most of his time combing his hair and looking in a mirror. I mean how thick can you get? Sheesh if ever there was such a vain character it is Speedy. Thanks, I don't like to overfill the chapter with fluff but the story still needs it. It's an essential. I certainly hope Robin and Raven stay brother sister in the End 1, 2, 3. It just wouldn't be right if they ended up together. I wouldn't stop watching the show but I'd enjoy it less. Anyway I hope you like this chapter and really want to know what you think of it. See ya!

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TTHPFan: Thanks, I'm so glad to hear that you still like my other story. I promise that as soon as I'm done with this one I'll get right back to it. You have me word. I was hoping at least one person was still interested in it. And you have no idea how much I really want to see War of the Worlds! MAN I need to get out to the freaking movie theater place or whatever, oh man I'm loosing my head just thinking about it. Did you ever see the Mask of Zorro, great movie. Just an FYI they're making a sequel called the Legend of Zorro. I can't wait to see that either. I'm sorry I didn't have much to say this time around, but I'm rushing so much to get this chapter out, it sooo late. I've pressed back space more than anyone on the planet writing this and the chapter. Laters! –Dan

StarSoSweet: Of course there's more, there's always more until it says "THE END" at the bottom. Until then I hope you enjoy the story.

-88azngrl88-: Man I'm so glad you think that. No matter how many people tell me otherwise I'm always afraid someone's gong to think they're too short or too long or they just suck. It's sad I'm sometimes on the edge of my seat wondering what people are going to think. And I found out about the movie (you are talking about Teen Titans: Tokyo right?) on a web site called it gets updated pretty frequently with news and all sorts of stuff.

Anwen: Thanks, that means a lot. Don't say things like that about your self. Unless your were kidding, then forget what I just said…and…I'm gonna shut up now.

Invader Crystal: Well I hope this one isn't too short. Maple sugar cookies…WOHOO! Man I love cooookies! I had a whole box of em' once and my sisters ate them, I was like "WHO TOLD YOU YOU COULD EAT MY COOKIES!" Then they ran away. Good thing to I was about to kill. A couple months later I'm over it though…or am I. :shifts eyes around:.

Shemka Oka: Cliffys are bad yet needed in the story world. I actually like them because it gets me wanting to know what happens next. That's provided the cliffy is done well and the author updates within the next century. I aint pointing fingers, but some authors write like three chapters then forget about it. It really annoys me sometimes.

My apologies for the wait, I've been side tracked by other stuff. Enjoy!

Chapter Ten

The end of a Nightmare

Terra's rock platform shattered and Beast Boy left his barricade as a lion and tackled her to the ground. He changed back into himself and as the two stared up at each other he shook his head.

"Why Terra? Why can't you be a good person?" She didn't add a sarcastic remark or something mean or rude but shrugged.

"You know Beast Boy; I don't know the answer to that anymore than you do."

"Liar, you know it better than anyone. Its time for you to make a choice Terra." She glanced over his shoulder and saw Cyborg point his cannon at her. "Change and let us help you or don't and let us do what we have to." The choice was indeed quite obvious but was somehow difficult for Terra. A few beads of sweat rode their way down her head as the tension grew tighter and tighter. She dropped her gaze away from Beast Boy and blinked a couple of times. "Well…" He got up off her but Cyborg still kept his aim.

"I-I don't have anywhere else to go," she said sitting up.

"But Terra, what was all that 'it's never too late to change' stuff about if you don't even stick by it?"

"Beast Boy I thought I was going to die not become stuck in a layer of rock."

"Well whether you meant it or not then you can come back now, please Terra drop this troubled misguided girl routine and join us." Terra closed her eyes and shook her head.

"I'm sorry Beast Boy I'm not like you; the world has already proven it doesn't want me."

"That's not true. I know that's what Slade has been telling you from day from one but need to stop believing that. We will take you back, we can protect you. And I'm sure with a little practice Raven could get used to you again."

"She will never trust ever again, no matter what." Beast Boy shrugged his shoulders.

"Well ya haven't really made it easy for her," commented Cyborg. Terra shot him a look. "Hey don't take this out on me alright! You're the one at fault here; she doesn't trust you because she has absolutely no reason to. And you know what; I don't blame her one bit."

"I get it CY!" She retorted. A few sparks flared between the two and Beast Boy stepped back in.

"Cyborg maybe you should help Raven, I'll finish here." Cyborg sent an unsure glance back at Terra then threw Beast Boy a small shot. Terra locked her gaze with the needle then back at Beast Boy.

"What's that?"

"Something Cy's been working on. It's a node no bigger than a pill. As long as it's inside your body your powers will be completely gone." She looked only slightly fearful at the idea. He set the hypodermic aside. "The men in white coats are gong to be here any minuet. So now I need a 'yes' or a 'no' pronto, nothing in between." Terra thought long and hard for moment.

"Beast Boy…I want to come back…I really do," she said very quietly. He could tell by her tone that she was not lying. "But I don't think you can help me, I'm beyond hope. I'm really sorry Beast Boy. For the second time I am truly sorry." She said looking down at the floor. She then felt a small prick in her arm and she saw Beast Boy lowering the needle back down to the floor. She felt her powers disappearing completely and found his eyes were filled with hints of sympathy.

"I'm sorry too." Cyborg then walked over to them and tapped Beast Boy on the shoulder.

"I just got word; a security van from Arkham is here. They're waiting outside." Beast Boy gave Terra a small pat on the shoulder and stood up.

"Get her outside then, I'll take Raven to her room." Cyborg nodded and gathered up Terra over his shoulder. As Cyborg carted out their former foe Beast Boy knelt down next to Raven and brushed her hair out of her face. He then gathered her up and carried her all the way to her room. As he entered he was forced to admit that he felt more than slightly creeped out by her room's look and feel. Doing his best to ignore it he gently lay her on her bed and slid a pillow beneath her head. He undid her cape and covered her with it like a small blue quilt. He turned to leave but stopped when he heard a stifled moan.

"You…shouldn't be in my room. No one should ever be…in my room." Beast Boy sat down ext to her and smiled.

"Sorry Raven but I missed the 'Do not disturb' sign out front." She groggily opened her eyes and stared up at him.

"Terra, what happened?"

"They're taking her to Gotham. She's gonna be admitted into Arkham asylum this evening." Raven nodded and let her eyes drift shut again. "You okay Raven?" She opened her eyes once more and shook her head.

"I have a few broken ribs, but a nights rest should take care of that. I also haven't slept in almost two days, so needless to say I'm kinda tired. Plus I nearly got mashed flat just a while ago."

"Well, I'm glad you're okay Raven." Raven nodded with her eyes drifting shut once more.

"I'm glad you're okay too…" Her eyes suddenly snapped open and she sat up. As she did a few books shot out from their place on the shelf.

"Raven what's the matter?" Beast Boy held her shoulders. She glanced around for a moment trying to remember what had awoken her so abruptly. It then came back to her and she stared back at Beast Boy.

"Beast Boy, your not cured yet!" He gaped at her for a moment.

"Wha-"

JOINING ROBIN AND STARFIRE…………….

Robin brought his R-Cycle to a halt and switched off the engine. Starfire landed smoothly next to him and looked around the darkened woods.

"Robin, where are we? For that matter where is the house of which you spoke?" Robin nodded his head down a small path through the trees.

"Its further down that way, but I didn't want to drive in right in front like I did last time." They slowly trekked down the dark path, Starfire lighting the way with her fist.

"Would it not be difficult for Slade to monitor a dwelling of such size?"

"Don't let the fact that the house is old and huge fool you; the guy's got the whole place lased with motion sensors and surveillance cameras. I saw a couple on my way in here one time." He nodded and continued to follow him. She looked around at the trees and shrubs and couldn't help but notice the effect darkness had on them. The trees seemed to loom over them creating a cage as if to keep them inside. Frequent snaps and rustling could be heard throughout the many dark pockets of forest. A quick and sharp chirping noise startled the innocent Tamaranian with a short squeak. Robin felt her take hold of his hand.

"Don't worry Star there's nothing out there," he said quietly.

"I am well aware of that, it merely took me by surprise." Though she had still not let go of his hand. Robin smiled and gave her hand a small squeeze. "I know it is silly to be afraid of such things."

"Actually I sometimes get scared of the dark myself," he admitted. Her mouth open slightly she turned her head to him.

"Truly? But, you do not ever seem scared of anything least of all the darkness."

"That's because I do my best to ignore it," said Robin. He pushed aside a small branch and held it up until Starfire had cleared it. He then let it go and caught up with her. "Whenever you see me I'm usually concentrating on other things, so my fears become less important…" He trailed off. "But whenever I'm all by myself, they seem to come flooding back to me. It's as if they're lying in wait to strike when I'm most vulnerable."

"You are anything but vulnerable Robin," complimented Starfire. He sighed.

"I think Slade has proven that everyone's vulnerable." They walked on in silence until they finally cleared the path and saw the large run down house in which Slade resided. He scanned the place for a moment and scratched his chin. "Okay, I'm more than willing to bet that he's not to happy with me right now. So we can't just storm on in there."

"What do you suggest," asked Starfire eyeing the perimeter of the house. Robin thought for a moment then snapped his fingers.

"I've got an idea."

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Inside his less than humble abode Slade peered into one of the security monitors and spotted Robin approaching the front door. In his arms bridle-style was Starfire. Her arms hung limp and loose as if they were made of water. Her head rested on his shoulder and his face showed very little if not any emotion what so ever. Slade leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment. 'We'll see where this goes Robin.' Robin entered the large living room and stood in place with Starfire still in his arms. Slade stepped out of the darkness and the two remained in silence for a moment.

"I assume you have a good explanation Robin," said Slade. Robin lay Starfire down on the patched up and raggedy sofa. "Is she…"

"What do you think," said Robin. His tone was low and expressionless, an effect which could have given Raven a run for her money. Slade eyed Starfire then looked back at the boy wonder.

"So you went through with it did you?"

"I wasn't at first; I stopped just before I delivered the final blow. We stood in the rain for a while then I started to leave. She attacked me from behind and I simply dealt with her accordingly." Slade was surprised by this action, which also gave him an uneasy feeling about Robin's behavior. If he was surprised about something that Robin did, then he should keep his guard up.

"Is that a fact," asked the maniac with a narrowed gaze. Robin nodded and stepped to the middle of the room.

"You bet. Then I finished off the Titans East, and now I'm gonna go back to Titans Tower and finish the job."

"Just like that Robin, you are simply going to walk in to the tower and kill them all." Robin looked like he was thinking about it then shook his head.

"Naaa, I was thinking more along the lines of taking up Terra's old position."

"As a spy?"

"I prefer the term 'sleeper cell', it sounds so much cooler." Slade was trusting Robin less and less by the second. This was all simply too perfect. Even over a period of years he would never had expected Robin so accept him so readily, never mind offer to spy on his friends.

"This is all wonderful news Robin, but tell me…why? Why suddenly betray your own people?" Robin shrugged his shoulders.

"I had hopes in this world and when she attacked me it was as if they were all shattered in the blink of an eye. In a strange way she showed me just how unlike them I really am." Slade nodded his head slowly.

"I see, and how would I contact you? What sort of code words would we use?" Robin shrugged once again scratched his head.

"I don't know, something simple though. I might go a little something like STARFRIE NOW!" Slade quickly turned back to the dead girl only to find that she was anything but dead and met with a tremendous blast from her eyes. Her eye beams hit him with the force of a charging rhino sending him clear across the room. Robin helped Starfire back to her feet and Slade came back over pushing a piece of shrapnel off his shoulder.

"Ohh you really had me fooled Robin," said Slade sarcastically. "Honestly though Robin did you really think me that gullible?" Robin and Starfire got into ready stances. A smirk spread across Robin's face.

"Try and prove me wrong." Slade produced his staff and charged straight for the two teens. Robin leapt to the side while Starfire gained more altitude. She zoomed upward and began an aerial bombardment. Slade skipped about doing his best to avoid the green balls of energy. Robin pole vaulted forward and laid a kick dead on Slade's chest. The masked villain sputtered out loud and skidded back a few feet. With a battle growl Robin swung his staff all about and in any direction trying to land another hit. Slade blocked just about every single blow he threw at him then swiped low at Robin's feet. Robin's back hit the floor and Slade put his foot on Robin's chest.

"This is exactly where you belong Robin, under my heel." He picked up his foot to stomp down on him but only noticed Starfire at the last second. The Tamaranian swooped down punched him square in the gut. Slade flew off of Robin and landed on the sofa breaking it two. Robin stood up with Starfire at his side. Slade pushed the two pieces aside and got to his feet also. "I truly admire your determination Robin, but it is ultimately futile."

"I don't think so!" Spat Robin. Slade flipped a light switch and the darkened parts of the room lit up to reveal a machine off in the corner. Inserted on the top where various vials containing a variety of chemicals.

"That trinket you picked up from Wayne Manor was not just something I intended to put up on the mantel, it has very special properties." Robin and Star glanced at each other. "By itself it's completely inert, however when mixed with the others you see before you it will ensue a reaction that history will remember as the most devastating blast since Hiroshima and Nagasaki put together." Starfire gasped and put her hands to her mouth. Robin shook his head.

"You can't possible expect to get away with that! For that hatter how did you even get the chemical, I handed it over to Terra but as far as I know she never even left the tower."

"I have my ways Robin, but I have insured myself that I will be victorious in at least one of two ways."

"You will cause us harm no longer," exclaimed Starfire. Slade laughed his merciless chortle sending chills down her spine.

"Dear child I can do anything I want." He brought out a small device similar to the one Terra previously carried and tapped a small button in its center. It took a few seconds for them to realize what was happening before Robin noticed Starfire. She staggered backwards with her arm cradling her stomach. She closed her eyes trying to ignore the pain but soon fell prey to it. She felt herself falling until she was caught by Robin's awaiting arms. She looked up at him with drooping eyelids.

"R-Robin, I feel so cold." Robin had neither the time nor the allowance to respond for at that moment Slade charged forward and kicked Starfire out of Robin's hold. She out through the houses rotting wall and tumbled along the barren earth outside before rolling onto her back. Robin watched her head roll limply to one side then got into a battle stance. Slade extended his staff as did Robin and they did their customary glare at each other before breaking into an all out war.

"KYAAAA!" Robin leapt up and brought his staff in a downward hack. Slade reached his own up to block it. His first attack failed Robin slide beneath Slade and kicked him in the back. Slade stumbled forward but regained his balance quickly. He noticed Robin had waited for him to get up before continuing his fight and laughed inwardly.

"Your honor and compassion are your sore spots Robin. As long as you let them govern you, you will always be defeated. It was at that moment that Robin's mind suddenly remembered a point in time when he was training with Bruce.

It was snowing outside and they were both in the enormous backyard. That day they were training with bo-staffs, which would eventually become Robin's signature weapon. Robin spun around to perform a side swipe but Bruce simply moved out of the way.

"One thing you must always bear in mind is that compassion is not a weakness, far from it. It is a strength that you should forever maintain in your daily life. It allows you to remain in control of your emotions, and betters your understanding of right and wrong. There is a fine line between justice and revenge." He downward hacked on Robin which he blocked by holding his own up in defense. "It's a quality your enemies will not share and therefore sets us apart from them." With a quick twirl over head he brought it down low and tripped the boy wonder off his feet. "Do you understand?" Robin glared up at him for a moment but nodded shortly.

"Yeah, I get it."

Robin blinked a couple of times as reality came back into focus. It felt as if he had been standing there spacing out for hours when in fact only a few seconds had actually passed. Slade moved about trying to get his attention.

"Ohhh Robinnnn? Anybody home?" Robin brought his staff back up and readied himself. "Good Robin I would have hated to attack an unready opponent." Robin gritted his teeth and pitched a single bird-a-rang at his enemy. Slade quickly put up his hand and deflected the projectile off to the side. It instead cut a slit in a nearby gas can and the fuel began leaking out. "Nice try Robin, but its going to take more than one little frisbee in order to beat me."
"I ought to kill you for what you've done to Starfire and Beast Boy," breathed Robin.

"But you're not going to Robin; you simply don't have it in you." Robin's masked eyes narrowed.

"We'll see!" Robin leapt forward and kicked Slade's staff out of his hands. It flew across the room and landed in the ever growing puddle of gasoline. Twirling his staff off his back Robin lunged forward then went for a back swipe. He missed the first hit and Slade just as easily dodged the second. He kicked Robin in the chest sending the boy wonder flying. Slade hurriedly retrieved his staff from the puddle of fuel and made his way back over to Robin. Robin lay absolutely stiff as if knocked out then at the last second spun around throwing two bird-a-rangs as he went. Taken by surprise for the third time that night Slade came to halt but the bladed weapons scrapped across his shoulder plating. A few loose sparks jumped free of him and landed on his staff making it a bright column of fire. Robin gazed open mouthed at Slade gripping his staff which was now on fire. 'Well those are some really tough gloves.' Robin held up his staff against the small pillar of fire being sent his way. Slade seemed to be enjoying the effect his new weapon had on Robin. Robin leapt about avoiding the attacks sent by his arch nemesis. Robin swung forward but Slade grabbed his arm and threw him against the wall. Robin slid down and suddenly found himself being pinned down by the rod made of flames. Using his own staff to try and pry it away Robin breathed in hard feeling the heat emanating from Slade's weapon. Slade bent down lower.

"Can you feel it Robin? The heat of your existence slowly being melted away? Oh I can, and it feels good." Robin gritted his teeth from his now lack of oxygen. "Feel the burn Robin." Outside in the yard Starfire slowly picked her head up and saw the two battling warriors in the window. With great effort she formed the smallest of starbolts and without taking aim she let it loose then collapsed. Back inside Robin was a hair's breath away from passing out when a green force suddenly struck Slade in the side of the head. He yelled out and gripped the point of injury. Robin took in many heavy breaths before getting back up and laying down as many kicks and punches as his body allowed. Robin round house kicked Slade across the face making him do a quick cork screw in the air. The mad man's staff flew across the room and landed in the unceasing pool of gasoline. At once the puddle lit up and found it way back to the container where upon it blew up what little amount of fuel was left. It wasn't big but it was large enough to set parts of the already crumbling house on fire. Slade looked around at the fiery mess and chuckled menacingly.

"All you've managed to do is speed up the detonation Robin, dangerous chemicals and large fires don't mix very well." Robin smirked and shook his head.

"I don't think so, it be much as big a bang without this…" He then held up the small green vile he had once stolen from Wayne manor. Slade's only seeable eye widened so big is looked like a golf ball. He knew what the mad man was thinking and answered it for him. "I have my ways." With a frustrated growl Slade sprinted for Robin like a bullet with absolutely no regard for the fact that the house was burning down around them. Slade sent many kicks and punches, all of which Robin blocked and dodged.

"I taught you how to ignore your inhibitions Robin, how to fight, how to survive. You were able to defeat your friends because of me, I AM YOUR FATHER!" Robin ducked low form another punch and delivered an upper cut to Slade's chin. The masked villain fell on his back.

"I told you a long time ago Slade," Robin picked him and glared down at him. "I already have a father." He then jumped away from him and leapt through the already broken window. He caught sight of Starfire and rushed over to her. "STARFIRE!" He whipped out the small disk Batman gave him and stuck on her stomach. He then gathered her up and took off running back into the woods. Back inside the burning house Slade sat up and held a broken arm. He then looked over at his arrangement of chemicals and how they were seconds away from being engulfed in flame. "Damn"

Robin ran with all his might hoping beyond all hope that whatever Batman had given him was helping Starfire right now. In the next instant the house behind them exploded in a gigantic fireball. Robin got down and shielded Star form small bits of shrapnel that flew in their direction. With Starfire still in his arms he got into a sitting position and eyed the large foundation that was now set ablaze. What parts didn't get blown up simply collapsed and were soon consumed by the fire. Robin then looked down at the one resting on his shoulder. He stroked her hair and felt a section of her neck. He then closed his eyes and let out the longest breath he had ever held as his fingers felt the smallest of pulses starting to come back.

Sorry if the fight scenes were a little confusing. I really want to know what you thought of this chapter. Last one is on its way. Laters!