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Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans or any DC character. I don't own Mega Man or his friends, but apparently Cadmus does. However, I do own Ghost Blade, Spirit Fire and Soul Drive.

Note: I realize that a lot you are going to have a hard time with the amount of characters in this story so I'll be posting character lists every now and then.

Ch 12. Deal With the Enemy

A stupid bucktoothed grin comes to a face that should belong to a child. The short man dressed entirely in green pushes his top hat back a little as he stares down at Titans East's Tower. It has been a long road from Gotham and he was just happy to be getting his reward very soon. He would soon own one of Slade's masks.

The Mad Hatter pulls out a small pouch. The contents were specially made for his target. He, Slade and Scarecrow had worked hard on it and had finally perfected it. It was time to begin the next act.

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A moan escaped Cassandra's lips as Kon-El began his last thrust, which ended in both of their bodies erupting in agonizing pleasure. With the two of them being super powered beings the word 'agonizing' shouldn't be taken lightly. However, the two had grown used to their painful love.

Kon-El rolled off of Cassandra and lay next to her on her bed. He turned towards her and gave her a long and passionate kiss. "You really are a wonder girl." He chuckled lightly.

Cassandra propped herself up. "I want you to wear your costume next time."

Kon-El looked puzzled. "Why?"

Cassandra smiled evilly. "Because, then it will feel like Superman instead of SuperBOY." She then burst out in laughter as Kon-El started hitting her with a pillow.

"You're not very nice." Kon-El removed herself from Cassandra's bed.

"Oh, come on. I couldn't just let you make a sex joke about my name and not return the favour. And, you didn't leave me with much room for retaliation." Cassandra pleaded.

Kon-El leaned over to her and kissed her again. "Relax, I'm just going for some air. I just need to cool off."

"Fine," Cassandra putted, "I'll just stay here all alone."

Kon-El looked over at Cassandra one more time as he finished putting his costume back on. "You had better still be alone when I get back." Superboy then left the room as his lover decided to go to sleep.

Superboy walked into the main room. Bumblebee was sitting in front of the TV watching what appeared to be some video station. When she noticed he was there, she laughed.

"What's so funny?" Superboy asked his leader.

"You two need to learn how to keep it down." She stopped laughing and turned to him. "You're giving Aqualad ideas."

Superboy chuckled. "Good. You need to get laid." He wasn't sure how he got away with it, but Bumblebee just let it drop.

"Raven's back." She told him.

"What? When?" He was stunned. He had thought for sure that she wouldn't be coming back, not after what had happened.

"Nightwing returned to Titans's West earlier this day with Raven." Bumblebee answered. "She was saved by Ghost Blade and the new Red X."

"The two I faced?" He asked.

Bumblebee shrugged. "From what I was told, Ghost Blade could have fought you, but the new Red X is a woman."

"Red X was not a woman when we faced off." Superboy seemed to become lost in thought. "I'm glad they aren't enemies."

Superboy turned to the door. "I'm going out for air."

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The Mad Hater watched as his target, Superboy, flew up to the ledge a short distance from him. He opened the pouch. He looked at the dust inside the pouch and had to wonder if it actually would lower Superboy's mental resistance.

Mad Hatter knew it would make Superboy more susceptible to his mind controlling abilities, but still, it would be a large risk. Was the prize worth it? Slade's mask was unique, one of a kind, and he had to have it for his collection.

Mad Hatter looked at the dust again and blew it towards Superboy.

The Mad Hater watches for several minutes, watching Superboy breathe in and out. He finally decided that enough time had passed and began to move towards Superboy.

"Hello, Superboy." Mad Hatter said as he stepped up next to the teen. "I surprised I got this close without being attacked."

"Why would I attack you?" Superboy turned to short man.

"I'm the Mad Hatter." He saw no sign of recognition in Superboy. "I guess Batman doesn't talk about his foes that much."

Superboy narrowed his eyes. "What would a villain want with a hero?"

"What everyone wants, to live."

Superboy remained passive. "I'm listening."

Mad Hatter smiled. "I've heard that Ghost Blade has joined Titans West" Superboy turns to him. "I've heard disturbing things about him. That he's killed a few thousand people in his life."

"And, where might you have heard that?" Superboy questioned.

"Jason Todd." Mad Hatter lied.

"Red X was Ghost Blade's friend, why would he tell you?" Superboy pushed.

"I hypnotized him. I've seen Ghost Blade play hero, but he's far too careless as to whether or not the criminals survive. I didn't think of him as a hero and I was proven right." Mad Hatter smiles evilly. "He only cares about killing people. Villains and Heroes alike."

Superboy seemed to be pondering and was silent for a little while. "Tell you what. I don't trust him either, so if you can find some proof, I'll believe you." Superboy held his hand out to Mad Hatter. "Find the proof and I'll bring him down."

Mad Hatter accepted Superboy's hand. He hadn't expected it to go this well this early. The deal was struck and no bodily harm, it was a good night.

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