"Would you take a check?" I ask, mockingly. "Or cash only."
Slade just smiles.
Robin and I look at each other.
"Let's play a game, shall we?" Slade says, smiling menacingly. "If you win, I'll tell you what I'm up to. If I win…"
"I'm not playing you games, Slade," Robin says. "Tell us what you're up to, or we'll beat it out of you."
The air itself shivers as Slade lets out a malicious laugh.
"You think you could just 'beat' it out of me?" he says.
I look down at my hands. I clench them.
"Maybe not you," I say.
Slade turns towards me, evil grin wavering a bit.
I turn to Robin and swing at him. I hit him in the side of the face and he falls.
"What the hell are you doing?" he says, getting up.
"Fight me as though you're fighting Slade," I say, getting into position for another attack.
"I'm not going to…" Robin starts.
He doesn't get a chance to finish. I hit him in the stomach this time and he bends over.
"If you don't fight me," I say. "You're gunna be seriously injured. Now fight!"
I rush towards him but he dodges.
"I'm not fighting you," he says.
"Robin…"
Slade hits me in the back and I fall to my knees. I roll over and stand up. I face Slade. Suddenly, I turn around and head for Robin.
"Fight me!" I scream, lunging for him with my leg out, ready to kick.
Robin hesitates for a minute. Then he lifts his arm and punches me in the stomach. I bend over and the air leaves my lungs. I turn around and see Slade, head slightly turned to the side.
"Harder," I gasp.
Robin looks at me and hesitates again.
"Harder," I wheeze louder, more forceful.
He punches me harder and I fall over. I manage to turn my head and look at Slade again and I see him doubled over this time.
"Now Robin," I pant, grasping his arm. "You have to beat the shit out of me."
"I…I can't," he says, turning away.
"Robin!" I gasp, standing up. "Imagine me as Slade!"
He looks at me again and shakes his head. I glare at him and attempt to attack him. He blocks my punches and dodges my kicks without much difficulty.
"You're already weakening," he says, catching my leg. "I won't be responsible for any more damage to your body."
I pull my leg away and move towards his face.
"Please," I whisper, taking his hand.
He stares into my eyes. He nods slowly. He raises his hand and punches me. I fall to the ground. He lifts me and flips me over his back. Then he raises his foot and kicks me in the ribs. He does this all with pain in his eyes. He stops for a moment and I look at Slade.
"He's not feeling it," I wheeze.
"Then I'll attack him and not you!" he says and turns.
"No!" I scream.
Robin runs towards Slade and attempts to kick him. Slade dodges and disappears.
"I told you not to, Robin," I whisper.
Robin turns and I raise my head.
"Good-bye," I say.
The next moment, I'm gone.