My own Reflection

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Chapter 4: Clueless

Slade. Back?

Those two words ran through Robin's head as he stood in his investigation room. What appropriate way to think about Slade then in a room where he had done that for countless hours in the past? Amidst the newspaper clippings on the walls and various evidence tools that lay on the table in front of him, he asked countless questions about Slade. Who he was? What his next plan was? What he wanted? Next thing you now, as quickly as he appeared, he was gone.

But now he was back. There had been no reports of Slade ever since the Trigon incident. Was what Red X said a lie? Highly doubtful. Why would X waste time destroying property? It was all done to tell Robin to meet him in discussion. But there was still the question of the whole demon concept that X had spoken of. He never knew X was the one to think such philosophies. The purpose of such things eluded Robin.

He should of known more about X. After all, he created him.

"I wish it were that simple," Robin said to himself.

How he wished such simplicity. If only he could know what X was thinking, planning, and doing. In a way, it was like he wanted to be just like X.

"No. I don't want to be like him," Robin said.

But he wanted to think like him. So wouldn't that mean he wanted to be X? Did he want to put on that costume yet again and become that thief? No, it was different. He wanted to know what the hell was going on. But did wanting to know bring the want to become? It sounded as though jealousy was wrapping itself around him. Well…it's not like-

A knock at the door suddenly stopped his train of thought. Saved by the knock. Didn't want to head down to the vault and get out X's belt. Wouldn't that of been fun? Robin curses his thoughts under his breath and heads to the door. Starfire's face greets him as soon as he opens up the door.

"Hello Robin," Star said. It was then that Robin notices the concern in her eyes.

"Something wrong?" he asks.

"Yes Robin. We have to talk."

(Great. I was hoping she wouldn't ask questions). "What did I do wrong?"

"You have been acting strange again. I mean, you were on the roof late at night and now he have locked yourself in here since this morning."

(Just like the old days. Those long horrible days) "I have been thinking."

"About us?"

"Well. Kind of-"

"Do you even care about our relationship?" Starfire asked.

"I do. I do," Robin answered.

"But we have not gone out in about five months."

"Hey, the city needs us."

"But we have lots of free time and you don't bother with that. And we also haven't-"

"Can we skip that part?"

"Honestly, you choke up always. What is going on between us?"

(If it fails, next thing you know X will come for her). "I just. I just am going through something." Robin answered.

"It is always something," Star said as she turned her back and walked down the hall.

With her out of sight, Robin closed the door and leaned against it. To add to the Slade rumor and the return of X, he had relationship issues. Once again, Star wanted some answers and he screwed up. He was having such a good day. Yet he asked himself constantly why he kept screwing up with Star. He did love her and wanted to be with her always. But that was the problem. He was…He was…

Scared. The word is scared.

His subconscious once again finished his thoughts. He was just scared of losing her. If the relation didn't lastly and it got to huge, then Star might just be heartbroken to no extent. He would not allow her to be heartbroken. He just wanted the relationship to be taken slowly. But it just seemed difficult to balance it out. To slow and you lose it. To fast and you lose it. The whole thing sounded like some car race where the outcome just seemed unknown.

"Well, that is the thing. I just have to work this out and pray it comes out good in the end," Robin said to himself as a final assurance. He then returned to his work.

Across town…

Somewhere in Jump Park, a guy sat on a bench. This might not seem important at first. There is always someone on a park bench. But this was no ordinary person. He wore yellow and black clothing, black boots, black gloves, and a yellow mask that covered his head, with the exception of his eyes and mouth. On his chest a black hexagon with a yellow H in the center. Strapped to his left tricep was a hexagonal object that was the same as the insignia on his chest, only the device was made of steel and aerodynamically designed. He was none other then the one and only Private HIVE.

But there was a problem. Where were his comrades? Well, that was why he was here, sitting alone on a park bench with his head hung low. He had been kicked out of the HIVE five. The reason being was the rest of the team decided he didn't posses the "qualities" needed. They instead replaced his with Billy Numerous. They said he couldn't out up much a fight, as made relevant during some battles with the Titans over the past year. So they said get out here.

HIVE was ready to go on a killing spree. He was a proud member of the team. He had skills that were impressive in his eyes. He was a good team member. Well, he wasn't going to let them ruin his villainy ideals and power. He just had to think something up. That was not really his strong suit. One may wish to avoid such a person.

"Problem?" a muffled voice from behind Hive asked.

"Do not make me kill you," HIVE replied in his militaristic voice, not bothering to see whom it was.

"Want some revenge?"

"Like you wouldn't believe."

"I can give it to you."

"Try me."

That was all it took. He then felt something sharp hit him in the back. Before he could react, he felt his body freeze as thought ice replaced his blood. He felt his brain suddenly cloud up. He tried to scream but his breathing was slowing down. As his eyes then began to turn the color filled world to red, he heard the muffled voice replied, "Your revenge is now. I wish you the best of luck."

Who is this man? What did he do to Private HIVE? Chapter 5 us coming soon.

P.S.: I am taking a detour from this project to work on something else I am going to do after the episode "Snowblind" premiers. I will return to this when I am done. See you then!