Sorry if this isn't the longest chapter ever, but we just got back from camping, and I'm exausted. So, enjoy this one.
ashweeee: Okay, well here's your update, can I keep my head? It's kinda important to me, even if I don't use it much. Ha ha. Enjoy.
Purple-puff: Yeah, yeah, whatever, you're just lucky that you got Rave Master 15 and 16. I'm holding my InuYasha comics hostage! I'll never let them go! No! Yeah, I'm weird, I know.
KakiyaFireraElement: Naw, Raven will die before that happens. Or maybe I should just end the story right now, eh? Ha ha. Yeah, I'm impatient too, so I'll give 'em back fast so you don't have to wait too long. Thanks for the idea. I was planning to do something else, but I could use that. Eh, we'll see what happens. Thanks again!
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Kirara-so-cute: Thanks, and I'm all better now, so thanks! Yeah, I to debate if I wanted Raven to go through with that, but the story needs it, and you'll see why soon. Thanks, and this one's for you!
Okay, now on with the show.
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"You still have much to learn, Robin. Imagine what you could have been like if you had only accepted my offer and become my apprentice."
He threw another punch that landed in Robin's chest. Small drops of blood fell from the corner of his lip. Sweat stung his face, but he couldn't give up now.
He finally had powers that he could call his own, and if he lost it would only prove his need of more training.
Despite Slade's strength, Robin continued to use his powers against his opponent, determined to win.
Inside his head, Robin was confident, but the past events with Slade still lurked his memory. The fight wasn't what mattered. It was strength, and Robin definitely had an advantage, but still he was being defeated.
I can do this; it's only Slade. How hard can this be? I've beaten him once, so I can do it again.
He continued to repeat this in his head, ignoring the fact that he had only won because of his teammates, or whatever he considered them to be now. His rebellious thoughts remained on them.
Robin could lie to himself all he wanted, but it would be a crime to deny his missing his friends. The few victories that he had had against Slade were rare, and even rarer when he was without his team.
Slade's fists were continuously connecting with his chest and face, as his thoughts roamed the past. Not even Robin could admit his definite loss in this battle. He spat out a mixture of saliva and blood, as he tried to catch his breath.
He stood tall, ignoring his current injuries that ravaged his body. Beneath his mask, his eyes gleamed, now a bright yellow.
A war cry escaped from his lips as he lunged forward, a few feet off the ground. A barrage of robbolts rained down in Slade's direction.
Robin's arm had changed into the eminent sonic cannon, hidden behind his back. He was prepared for anything, or so he thought.
His adversary lurched from the smoke. Startled, Robin aimed his mechanical limb upward, but before he could unleash a beam of vengeance, the unthinkable happened.
Slade's arm extended at a fast rate, and collided with Robin's. His fist plowed through metal and a cry rang out through the street.
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It was a voice, Robin's voice. Raven fought against her conscience, and pressed on, hoping she could get to Robin in time, for she knew that his cry for help only came so often.
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An evil cackle was released as the "invincible hero" lay on the ground. The skin on his arm was split down the middle. His white bone was exposed and endless amounts of blood leaked from his injury.
His face rapidly grew pale. The hidden eyes closed in defeat, and refused to open once more. It was over. Slade was still stronger, even with Robin's powers.
His fist pounded the ground, denying his evident loss. Still, Robin wasn't one to give up easily. His voice cracked as he attempted to speak. He ignored Slade's taunting comments that were slowly diminishing his confidence.
"There's nothing you can do, Robin. You lost. You came in second, always behind me, and that's how it will always be. You're a loser, and I'm clearly the best."
The spiky haired head shook in denial. Slade's voice drowned out his whispered words: "Azarath Metrion Zinthos."
A semi truck parked on a nearby curb was mentally lifted high above Slade's head. He continued to speak his acerbic opinion, but Robin ignored him, and felt a smile creep upon his lips. The black aura around his hands had passed unnoticed.
His eyes widened behind his mask. This was the end. His was about to get rid of
Slade, and this time for good.
No more taunting voices, cryptic clues to unscramble, or purposely-left trails that seemed to lead to nothing at all.
He had once thought that Slade was gone for good, but this feeling only lasted for so long. Soon, he became haunted with Slade's presence, and found nothing to be there. He had been brought back to the land of the living and given his skin and blood that ran through his veins.
This obsession was about to vanish, as Robin watched Slade squirm under the
pressure of the bus. He was so caught up in his thoughts, he didn't notice that his enemy had moved closer to him.
Their faces were about two inches apart, Slade's visible eye scanning Robin's confused expression. Robin shuddered as Slade's breath reached his face, through the tiny slits in his mask.
"I can tear the mask right off you face this very second," Robin growled.
"Likewise," came the retort. "Besides, you would only be proving that you are the same type of ruthless person I am."
Robin muttered something under his breath, but it was lost in the moans of the wind. He eyed the dumpster that was still in his possession. It was time.
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