Chapter 7: Recovery and Discovery.

(Nornal POV)

(Three Days Later)

Robin walked steadily on his own. It was a good thing that Gizm had suggested the gym, Robin had used exercise machines to help get back the proper strength and circulation through his legs and the punching bag helped him gain strength in his arms. Even though he still felt some pain mostly he wasn't feeling as much physical pain. But that didn't erase his feelings of emotional pain.

I will KILL you Slade. You'll never get away with what you did. NEVER! (Robin's thoughts)

"You've improved," a voice spoke up and Robin twirled around to see Jinx watching him from the room door, "don't worry," she told Robin, "I hate Slade only half as much as you do," she stated and stepped into Robin's 'room'.

Robin glared at her. He didn't want anyone associated with Slade around him. He barely even trusted Gizmo.

"I'm not going to hurt you," Jinx assured him, "I'm just glad that physically you're getting better," she said kindly, "at least it will get you out of this place sooner," she said, "Infirmaries give me the creeps," she declared and shuddered slightly.

Robin had to stop himself from smiling.

"Gizmo says you wont talk," Jinx said suddenly, "personally I'd be cursing expletives aloud right about now," she admitted, "but I guess to each his own," she said with a sigh, "Gizmo claims it's the shock of what happened to you and your anger that makes you choose to remain quiet," she added.

Robin simply looked at her not revealing any emotions.

"Terra I think we should look at another place," Slade said suddenly his voice indicating that he wasn't very far away, "how about I take you for a bite to eat?"

"And have to disguise ourselves?" Terra asked, "no thanks," she stated, "Besides," she continued, "I never got a full look around of your little lair," she said in a flirtatious tone.

"Nothing for me is little," Slade responded and Terra laughed.

Just then Terra turned a corner and looked into the room where Robin and Jinx were in. Jinx immediately closed the door in her face.

"Terra we should REALLY go looking around someplace else," Slade said practically snarling.

"Did I just see Robin?" Terra asked from behind the looked door.

"You only saw a hologram," Slade lied quickly, "let's go," he urged.

"In a hospital gown?" Terra asked.

"Ask Gizmo," Slade responded, "come!" he ordered and struggles and protests were heard beyond the door as Slade dragged Terra away.

"They should be gone in a few minutes," Jinx whispered, "what?" she asked when she saw Robin glare at her, "you wanted her asking about what happened to you?" she demanded and Robin quickly paled, "I didn't think so," she said a bit loudly, "do you think that you can talk?" she asked and Robin became flustered, "I'm going to let you call the Tower and tell your friends that you're okay," she added.

Jinx took out her cell and handed it to Robin. But Robin wouldn't take it.

"What?" Jinx demanded, "you don't want to talk to them?" she asked and Robin shook his head, "do you want to send a text message?" she asked and Robin looked at the phone warily, "you can make it as long as you want."

Robin took the phone and turned his back to Jinx. Twenty minutes later he handed the phone back to her.

"Thank You," Robin whispered in a shaky and slightly raspy voice just as Gizmo entered.

"Hey!" Gizmo cried, "I can't get you to talk for days and Jinx gets you talking with a couple visits?" he demanded, "what's going on?"

Jinx laughed at Gizmo but stopped when she saw Robin look down.

He wont be laughing for a while. Damn Slade! I thought when he knocked out Gizmo while he (Gizmo) was in the shower was the worst thing he (Slade) had ever done to a little boy. Now I just try not to wonder what he might've done in the past or behind our backs. (Jinx)

(At the Tower after the text was sent)

"Robin sent me a text!" Cyborg cried as he ran into the kitchen where the others were having lunch.

"What does the great black box tell us?" Starfire asked desperately.

"Starfire," Raven stated, "it's called a cell phone."

"Who cares if it were called Styrofoam?" Beast Boy demanded, "read it! Read It!"

"Okay, Okay!" Cyborg cried, "it says 'I am alive. Will be back soon. Location Private. Do NOT follow! Terra with Slade, she's a traitor and Slade's love interest. Don't trace. You'll get people in trouble. Wish you all the best. Love you all. Robin.'" he told them, "I'm tracing that number," he stated and started to do so.

"Robin might've a reason for not wanting us to trace him," Raven pointed out.

"Yeah, to miss all the action!" Beast Boy cried, "have you found it yet!" he shouted at Cyborg who gave him such a dirty look that Beast Boy hid behind Raven.

"Move or die," Raven threatened, "what?" she snapped when she saw Starfire look at her.

"Nothing," Starfire said quickly and turned away.

"Got it!" Cyborg cried victoriously, "Jinx!" he screamed, "the cell phone is owned by Jinx!" he explained.

"Jinx is a traitor?" Beast Boy asked.

"Doubt it," Raven muttered and sipped on her herbal tea, "I'm going to meditate," she said and left the others in the kitchen.

But Raven quickly headed out the door and hurried off to a secluded corner of the tower. Then she dialed the number, which she noticed had appeared on Cyborg's arm along with Jinx's picture.

"Hello," Jinx said after the third ring.

"I need to speak with my father," Raven said suddenly.

"What?" Jinx asked.

Shit! No one is to know that Slade is my biological father! (Raven's thoughts)

Raven quickly hung up the cell phone and turned it off. She quickly floated away in the direction of the warehouse where she had last met with her father privately.

Unknown to Raven another person was flying after her but from a safe distance. The person's eyes (also her hands) glowed green with suspicion, but kept their temper at bay and followed Raven quietly.

(Meanwhile at a Chinese Restaurant)

Terra sat disguised as a brunette scowling. Slade had forced her out of his lair and made her go on a walk with him then took her here. Slade hated going on walks so she knew something was up. Could she marry a man who kept secrets from her? But at the same time this was secretive, 'I trust no one Slade'. Not bubbly happy 'I trust practically anybody Beast Boy'.

As long as he hasn't done anything wicked or extreme. I never made an engagement with an angel. I should complain about his actions less. It's not like he's have done anything extremely damaging to Robin besides maybe beat him up or kill him. I should just enjoy my meal and calm down. (Terra's thoughts)

Terra felt someone shift beside her in the private booth. She knew automatically that it was Slade from the brown trench coat, hat and bandaged face. He always made up some skiing or burning accident when asked by cashiers and passer bys why his face was bandaged. Today he chose to use a voice with his native accent but in a much deeper tone. The last time he used a Vietnamese accent and she found it really annoying.

"They don't have Chicken Steak," Slade told her, "but I got the Sweet and Sour that you like so much," he added.

"It's because it's so crowded now why the steak is finished," Terra stated, "thanks anyway," I added nicely.

Slade nodded and started to eat his Peppered Beef Steak.

Thank God she doesn't really suspect anything. I just hope she'll eventually believe my story about the hologram. And by eventually I mean six minutes from now. I'm so sending Robin home when I get the first opportunity. Just have to do it without her seeing since she'll be there for TWO WEEKS! (Slade's thoughts).

End Chapter 7

Reggae: Enjoy this double update. The sequel 'It Happens' has also been updated.