Disillusioned
How would the world of Teen Titans change if the Apprentice series ended differently? What if Slade was indeed right, and the remaining Titans had no clue of the probes in their bodies and the rift betwen Robin and the group continued to grow?
Ten years into the future... what has become of them all.
Enjoy -
"Nager dans les eaux troubles des lendemains, attendre ici la fin..."
"To swim in troubled waters for days, to wait here for the end..."
Chapter 1: Shards of Broken Illusions
I thought I'd break free... I thought it would be over one day. I thought... if I just sacrificed myself, for them.... for her, they would only need time to see the truth. I trusted in them.
That they would save me...
But no faith in myself. There must've been more I could have done. But now I've fallen in too deep...
Nearly a year ago, I was Robin, leader of the Teen Titans, ex-protege of the greatest detective ever... of a great man... better then any man I could become...
Now i'm little more then the puppet of Slade Wilson. Now I have all I thought I wanted. Who he is, the truth.
What is the truth?
That his identity wasn't as important as the simple fact that we are a like. That yes, to some extent, I enjoyed the thrill of doing his dirty work. That I am now the greatest enemy of my closest friends... that I betrayed them.
I am nothing more then a common criminal. I drown now.... in the reality that has taken over. I wish, if only for a moment... for the city to be destroyed by this rain...
My past?
It is nothing to me now.
I am his apprentice. I throw in my towel, I give up... I won't fight it any longer... I'll become what he wants, I can't struggle with it anymore.
Today... I give up my name, my past. I am nothing.
But his Apprentice. I let go of it all... the illusion of heroism I thought was myself.
Without everything I held so close, all I have left... is to wait... let this water consume me... let the end come to me...
That night, nine years ago, the boy once known by many names, emerged from the rain, into the factory and was never again the same. Slade was pleased. Robin no longer fought him.
He no longer tried to break free. His resolve had deteriorated. And as he grew into a sturdy and stronger man, Slade found himself growing old and weakening. And though many would see this as a chance to fear what he had created...
Slade saw this as a time to celebrate. His nameless apprentice was him in every aspect. All he ever wanted in another. With this resolved Robin... no better, Apprentice at his side... he developed an arsenal against the Titans...
And now... now was the time. Time for this... perfect soldier of his to take his place...
To take hold of his destiny.
"Who are you?" Slade inquired of the tall figure.
"Your apprentice."
"Who is your enemy?"
"The Titans,"
"What must you do?"
"Destroy them..."
Perfect. Slade stood before the ex-Robin. White eyes bored into his one eye. "Robin.. I grow more feeble by the day... I'm thinking, maybe you can handle operations on your own?"
Robin's eyes widened a centimeter, barely noticeable, but enough of a sign to express his stunned presence. Slade smirked behind his mask. "You've proven your worth... you have become more cynical, more cruel.... then I ever dreamed you could be. You are very much the perfect son."
Inward cringe. Always cringe. Robin would never again speak it aloud, but he hated being referred as Slade's son. For his real parents died, a day he would never forget... and his real father, in his eyes, would be ashamed to see him now.
"What say you?"
Robin looked to him. Why the trust?
Because Robin lost what was worth losing. There was nothing left. Not even a code of honor to break... so why not?
"I accept...."
"Perfect."
Next Chapter: Was has become of the Titans since Robin's betrayal... what has become of Starfire?
Dsenchantee
Chapter 2: Hearts of Glass
How would the world of Teen Titans change if the Apprentice series ended differently? What if Slade was indeed right, and the remaining Titans had no clue of the probes in their bodies and the rift betwen Robin and the group continued to grow?
Ten years into the future... what has become of them all.
Enjoy -
"Nager dans les eaux troubles des lendemains, attendre ici la fin..."
"To swim in troubled waters for days, to wait here for the end..."
Chapter 1: Shards of Broken Illusions
I thought I'd break free... I thought it would be over one day. I thought... if I just sacrificed myself, for them.... for her, they would only need time to see the truth. I trusted in them.
That they would save me...
But no faith in myself. There must've been more I could have done. But now I've fallen in too deep...
Nearly a year ago, I was Robin, leader of the Teen Titans, ex-protege of the greatest detective ever... of a great man... better then any man I could become...
Now i'm little more then the puppet of Slade Wilson. Now I have all I thought I wanted. Who he is, the truth.
What is the truth?
That his identity wasn't as important as the simple fact that we are a like. That yes, to some extent, I enjoyed the thrill of doing his dirty work. That I am now the greatest enemy of my closest friends... that I betrayed them.
I am nothing more then a common criminal. I drown now.... in the reality that has taken over. I wish, if only for a moment... for the city to be destroyed by this rain...
My past?
It is nothing to me now.
I am his apprentice. I throw in my towel, I give up... I won't fight it any longer... I'll become what he wants, I can't struggle with it anymore.
Today... I give up my name, my past. I am nothing.
But his Apprentice. I let go of it all... the illusion of heroism I thought was myself.
Without everything I held so close, all I have left... is to wait... let this water consume me... let the end come to me...
That night, nine years ago, the boy once known by many names, emerged from the rain, into the factory and was never again the same. Slade was pleased. Robin no longer fought him.
He no longer tried to break free. His resolve had deteriorated. And as he grew into a sturdy and stronger man, Slade found himself growing old and weakening. And though many would see this as a chance to fear what he had created...
Slade saw this as a time to celebrate. His nameless apprentice was him in every aspect. All he ever wanted in another. With this resolved Robin... no better, Apprentice at his side... he developed an arsenal against the Titans...
And now... now was the time. Time for this... perfect soldier of his to take his place...
To take hold of his destiny.
"Who are you?" Slade inquired of the tall figure.
"Your apprentice."
"Who is your enemy?"
"The Titans,"
"What must you do?"
"Destroy them..."
Perfect. Slade stood before the ex-Robin. White eyes bored into his one eye. "Robin.. I grow more feeble by the day... I'm thinking, maybe you can handle operations on your own?"
Robin's eyes widened a centimeter, barely noticeable, but enough of a sign to express his stunned presence. Slade smirked behind his mask. "You've proven your worth... you have become more cynical, more cruel.... then I ever dreamed you could be. You are very much the perfect son."
Inward cringe. Always cringe. Robin would never again speak it aloud, but he hated being referred as Slade's son. For his real parents died, a day he would never forget... and his real father, in his eyes, would be ashamed to see him now.
"What say you?"
Robin looked to him. Why the trust?
Because Robin lost what was worth losing. There was nothing left. Not even a code of honor to break... so why not?
"I accept...."
"Perfect."
Next Chapter: Was has become of the Titans since Robin's betrayal... what has become of Starfire?
Dsenchantee
Chapter 2: Hearts of Glass