My own Reflection
I don't own Teen Titans.
Chapter 3: Likelihood
Robin stood on Titan's Tower at just the time X had told him to do so. The night sky still stood up there like a barrier around the Earth. The few stars in the sky and the crescent moon shone light onto the Tower. Robin's gazed was fixed on the city, all its lights forming the metropolis that Robin had called home since the Titans were formed.
His mind pondered what X wanted him for. Robin knew that X wasn't the one to have a far conversation with. Of course, X had saved him and his team's life during the Chang incident. But he had just came out of nowhere ever since his first appearance. Ever since that time, Robin always asked who this person was. How did he now where to find the suit? How did he know how it works so fast? These questions just left an unanswered black hole in Robin's mind that he tried to fill up but only dug it deeper.
Robin is at least glad he didn't tell the others. He should just let them sleep. This especially went to Starfire. He didn't want her to worry about him. This would just lead to her overprotective nature. This also went out to the other members of the team. The thing was, he always felt like X was his problem. In a way, he created the thief, so he should be the one to destroy him. Sort of like his destiny: to conquer his own evil. He had it thousands of times with the help of his friends. But this time, things were different.
"You came armed?" X said from behind Robin.
Robin turned around and came face to face with the thief. "As I always do," Robin replied as he tapped on his utility belt.
"As do I," X commented.
"I expect no less from you."
"We're the same in this game."
"You wish."
"But the game of life is like that: there are unlimited twists and turns. You don't know when one will come. Al you can do is just enjoy the ride," X said.
"Can we get on to why you are here before I bet some sense into you?" Robin tensely asked.
"Always the one to desire an answer to things. Well, same here. Not even I can give a full description as to wait is to come."
"You want to tell me but you don't know?' Robin asked.
X nodded his head as a silent confirmation.
"Are you just wasting my time to get my guard down or just annoy me?" Robin asked.
"Might be. I don't know. But I needed to give tell you what I know," X replied.
"Are you going to get around to it?"
"Of course. As you know, I have very little to tell you. But let's say the past is catching up to us."
"The past?"
"You heard right. Have you ever felt those demons you created come back? Have you ever wondered what they are planning? Have you ever wondered when those shadows will come back to kill you?"
"Always," Robin said as he stared at his own demon. His own creation standing right before him.
"Well let us say there is a new demon is coming. He was forged from a demon that has lingered in memories for endless days. He hunted for the perfect protégé, but instead made one. This one wants to take over all you see in order his own person," X said.
"What are you talking about? How do you know about this new demon? Who is he?"
"In English, Slade is back with something new," X stated.
Robin's brow frowned as he heard this. "So he's back. I've been wondering where he has been for the past year."
"As have I," X said.
"What?"
"Me and him have a sort of relationship. The demon I also share a bond with. I have sensed his coming when he awakened. I may be a thief, but there is part of me that wants to stop him. Must be the hero part I got in me. Just like you I want to protect the innocent. We are alike in so many ways."
"I am a hero, not some thief like you. I told you that already," Robin said.
"When these events transpire, everything will be come clear."
"What do you-" Robin ended mid sentence as X disappeared in a puff of smoke. From behind him, the door to the roof opened with a creak and light from the opening spilled out from behind him and illuminated his body.
"Robin? Are you okay?' Starfire asked from the doorway.
Robin turned around and walked through the door, right past Star, and down the stairs.
"Robin?" Star called out to him. But she got no answer as he walked sown the stairs and out of sight.
"That can't be good," Star said as he looked out into the darkness of the night and then closed the door behind the door.
What does X's words mean? Chapter 4 is coming soon.