Chapter 3
City: Abandoned Library
The titans all finally arrived to the location of Slade. They all got out of the T-car as terra arrived on top of her rock platform. They all stood together, gazing at the library that was once there but was now a simple crater. Raven still felt disgusted by this place for it was the one thing that led to the world's eternal sadness. She was quite grateful that Robin rescued her, for if it wasn't for him, she wouldn't be here. They all remained in the same spot as they all took in the scene, those dreadful memories returning.
"Come on. Let's go." ordered Robin.
The Titans all began to go down the crater, heading to the center of it where Slade and Robin went into the deeper depths of it.
Crater: Pathway to the Metal Door
They arrived at the pathway to the giant metal door that led to the volcanic area of the crater. The Titans were on the bridge to it when they noticed a few of Slade's drones guarding the door.
"Be careful Titans." robin said as he began to walk slowly.
"I'll go distract them. That's your chance to enter." Raven stated.
"Raven. NO!" whispered Robin.
Except it was too late, she had already transformed into the shadowy black raven and flew off, headed towards one drone. She formed back to her normal form and used her powers to gather a huge chunk of hard rock. One drone ran after her but got hit by the stone as she threw it. The stone went over to a drone near the stone wall, crushing it into tiny pieces. Raven turned around and signaled them to go, since there were actually two drones. The titans caught up with her, giving her a job well done.
"Nice raven. Now let's go." Robin said.
"I can't." she said with a sad tone.
"Why not?" asked Starfire.
"What if there are more drones around? I have to stay here and make sure no one comes after you." she said.
Suddenly a hand was on her shoulder. Raven looked up, noticing it was Starfire.
"I shall stay here and stand guard. You must go and stop Slade." she said.
"Starfire… no, you can't." Raven said.
"It is all right my friend. I will be okay. I promise." Starfire said.
"But Robin needs you to help stop Slade. Only a few of you wouldn't stand a chance." Raven pointed out.
"Everything will be fine. I trust you can all defeat Slade, no matter the size. Now go." Starfire said.
"Come on Raven. You can trust Starfire." Cyborg said.
"Are you sure?" asked the worried Raven.
"Yes. Defeat Slade. For me." Starfire said.
The alien girl gave her companion a smile, a sign that she would be capable of staying out and standing guard. Raven gave her a smile back, a sign that meant she understood. Suddenly more drones came after them and Starfire stood before her friends.
"GO!" she exclaimed.
"Titans! Let's go!" demanded Robin.
The group opened the door and entered through. Starfire closed it and flew straight towards the drones. She began to blast her Starbolts, hitting every one of them except for a few who jumped up and ambushed her. A bright light-green light occurred and suddenly the drones were forced back. A sphere surrounded Starfire as she started to walk through it, making it disappear.
Crater: Volcanic Lake
The Titans arrived to the lake of lava, where Slade and Robin fought off the fiery demons that delayed them. They were on the shore when they noticed no boat was around.
"Now what?" asked Cyborg.
"Hmm. I know!" cried Robin.
He turned to Raven and Terra, having a pleasant idea in his head.
"Can you guys take a section of the shore, big enough for fighting?" asked Robin.
"Sure. But why?" answered Raven.
"We'll use the earth here and float over the lava. Of course, the two of you will have to keep it balanced, otherwise if it falls in the lava, we're doomed." robin explained.
He turned his attention over to Beast Boy and Cyborg.
"As for us, we have to protect them in case any danger comes at us. Okay?" Robin ordered.
"I'll do my best." Beast Boy said but simply to impress Terra.
"Sure, I can do it." Cyborg answered.
Robin turned to Terra and Raven and the two girls focused their powers at the ground. The earth began to shake as it came apart from the rest of the shore. Raven and Terra concentrated on it, making it fly up above the ground. They were now above the lava and they were having a hard time, especially Cyborg.
"Oh man! This heat is too intense. It may mess up my circuits." he complained.
"Don't worry, we should be at our destination." Robin said.
"We better, otherwise I may become useless for battle." Cyborg said.
Suddenly a blast was fired and part of the giant platform was blasted off the rest of the platform. Beast Boy, Robin and Cyborg noticed more of Slade's drones jumping from one place to another, headed towards them. Robin took out three of his Bird-a-rangs and prepared them. Cyborg prepared his Sonic Cannon as Beast Boy prepared to transform.
"Titans! Go!" cried Robin.
As soon as he finished that small statement, he launched his three Bird-a-rangs at three drones. Two of them cut the head of the drone and returned to Robin. The other just pierced the drone's chest and forced it into the hot, boiling lava. Cyborg began to fire his Sonic Cannon at two drones that were coming on the right. He blasted one but the other was too fast and almost made it to the platform. A bolt of light hit the drone and sent it flying. The drone landed in the lava, melting as it sank. Cyborg turned around and before him was Starfire.
"Starfire!" he cried.
"Hello my friends." she said after she blasted a drone that jumped at her.
The alien girl flew over to Robin and gave him a comforting smile. The Wonder Boy was grateful that his best friend was all right. He looked over to Beast Boy who was busy pecking a drone into the lava.
"Beast Boy!" shouted Robin.
Beast Boy flew over and returned to human form.
"Yeah?" he asked.
"Stay with terra and raven. If any drones come near them, beat them off." Robin ordered.
"Okay!" Beast boy cried.
He walked over to terra and Raven and stood in an attacking stance, prepared for any drones that made it upon the platform. Robin continued to throw his Bird-a-rangs while Starfire flew ahead and blasted a few drones with her Starbolts. Cyborg kept using his Sonic Cannon as drones approached the platform but were whacked away by Beast Boy. robin spotted the spot where they had to go. After he kicked a drone off the platform he ran to Terra and Raven.
"Stop right here!" he cried.
The two girls opened their eyes and stopped their powers. The platform fell into the lava but they were very close to the shore. Robin jumped off, then Cyborg. Terra followed while Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy flew and landed. After regrouping they all gathered around Starfire, giving her a warm welcome.
"What are you doing here?" asked Robin.
"Why? You do not want me here?" asked Starfire.
"It's not that. It's just; you're here when you said you would stand guard." Robin explained.
"Oh. Well, I was busy fighting when I thought that you may have a hard time reaching Slade, so I thought of lending you a hand. Do you want me to return?" Starfire explained.
"No. It's good that you're here. We all need to work together to defeat Slade." Robin said.
"Well, shall we get going?" asked Raven.
"Yeah! It's time to kick Slade's butt!" exclaimed Cyborg.
"And for him to pay for all he did to me." Terra said in a cold and harsh tone.
"Terra…" Beast Boy said in a sort of concerned tone.
The blonde girl quickly focused and turned to Beast Boy with a smile on her face.
"It's okay Beast Boy. I'll be all right. Shall we get going?" she asked.
"Yeah! Let's go!'" Beast Boy cried.
The two ran down the dirt hill while the others followed. The Titans all cheered each other on as they continued forth, hoping to meet Slade and defeat him once and for all.