Jade felt a little light-headed. Robin. The Teen Titans. Fighting evil and protecting the city. All of these she wanted, she wanted top be apart of. She landed by a lake's waters. The sun had set and it was dark. She put her hands in the water and splashed her face. She felt better. As she looked down into the water again, she saw her reflection but not only hers. She turned around quickly. "Hello Jade Green. It was interesting to see how you handled my Mechanical Spider," said Slade, his voice was cool and cold. Jade stood up slowly and said, "Your mechanical spider? Well then, I give you props. It could have caused a lot of damage to a lot of people," Jade said smoothly. "But then again, wasn't that the point?" she asked.

"Not entirely. The point was to see how you handled it," Slade answered.

"Oh, so it was a test? I see. Did I pass?"

"Yes. Well, you didn't die by your own bomb, but you still need some practice."
"And who are you to tell me that I need some practice?"

"Me? I am Slade. I am the leader of this city."

"Really? Well, I thought the Teen Titans owned this city. And seeing how you were trying to destroy the city, I would say you are not the guy I should be speaking to right now." Jade said smoothly as she turned to walk away. Slade's hand grabbed Jade's arm.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"Away from you, Mr. Slade."

"On the contrary. You are going nowhere. You will stay with me. I will train you, and then we shall destroy."

"I will not do your evil work. Now, let me go!" Slade immediately took something out of his pocket and slapped it on Jade's arm.

"Hey, what is this!"

"It's a device that will cause you much pain if you don't obey me. First things first: the Teen Titans. You say they own this city? Well, we are going to change that, my dear."

"No! I won't help you harm the Teen Titans!" Jade yelled as she tried to phase out of the device, but it wouldn't work.

"There's no way to take it off unless by this button here, and I hold the power always," Slade said as he showed her the remote. "You will soon learn that I am the master here. I am the boss and you are the servant. If you don't obey me, I will cause you a bit of pain. But, if you listen to me and not question, then no harm will come to you. You just have to help me with some stuff. A little stealing here, maybe some murders there. I will change you from that little good girl you are, to a trouble-making woman. I already know you are good at killing. So, let's get on with it."

Jade looked at Slade, startled. How did he know… She immediately felt a sharp pain on her head and she fell forward. She would wake up in Slade's lair; alone with no friends to help her.

"Well, you seem awfully happy, Robin," Raven said. "Yeah, and we didn't even get her to come back with us. I mean, what did you say to her?" Beast Boy asked.

"What? Oh, I just introduced myself and told her she would stay with us, and maybe even be apart of the team. She had to think about it, but she'll be back," Robin said, smiling. Whenever he should about her, he smiled.

"So, you are joyful because she will be an addition to the team?" Starfire asked.

"Basically," Robin said. Cyborg motioned Beast Boy, Raven, and Starfire over to one part of the room. They got into a huddle and Cyborg whispered, "Robin is acting kinda strange. I mean, I've never seen him this happy. Especially since he's been sulking around the last few days because of that Slade guy. You know how much he wants to find out about him and beat him."

"So, his happiness is from Jade?" Starfire asked.

"It must be. Only she could have pulled him out of his Slade trance. I saw how he was looking at her," Cyborg answered.

"Do you think they know each other?" Raven asked.

"Yeah, didn't Robin talk about that one girl that used to be part of his team with Batman? He said she was his best friend, but he never saw her again. Do you think Jade's her?" Beast Boy asked.

"Let's find out," Cy said.

They broke the huddle and started to walk towards Robin. "Robin, can we speak to you?" Raven asked.

"Sure," Robin answered.

"By any chance, do you know Jade from somewhere else?"

"What? No, no I don't," Robin said.

"You answered that too quickly to be the truth," Raven said. Robin looked at them. He couldn't lie to them.

"Fine. Yes, I do know her. We worked with Batman a while ago, before I even became famous for being with him. One day, she came to me to say good-bye and I haven't seen her since, until today. Guys, we need her on this team. Except, she can never know who I really am. She doesn't quite recognize me and she can never know I am her old friend, known as 'Richard.' She's…changed. Her hair is much longer and darker and her eyes used to be brown, now they are green. She had wonderful powers and we have to get to her before anyone else does. Please, promise to me that you will never tell her who I am, ever," Robin said seriously.

They all nodded their heads, promising. Raven had a frown on her face. "What is it, Raven?" Starfire asked. "Nothing," she said, turning around. Raven felt Jade was in trouble, but didn't tell anyone. I hardly know her, how am I already attached?

"Wake up," Slade said. Jade opened her eyes to find her laying on a hard bed, in a dark room, with only one phased light bulb.

"How did you escape from Alkia?" Slade asked. Jade didn't answer. How did he know of Alkia? Jade then felt a strong pain shoot from her arm. She clenched. "Answer me!" Slade's voice rang out.

"I- - I was told a rumor has started that I destroyed a whole village. The Alkian Government came to get me. So- - I flew back to Earth for safety," Jade finally said.

"Who taught you how to use your bending powers?"

"Saka, Natsume, Soseki, and Prince Suko," she replied, recovering from the shock. Slade didn't speak for a long time. Jade closed her eyes, and put her head down on the pillow. Her head felt so heavy. All she wanted to do was sleep.

"Get up. We have some work to do, but first, put this on. You will always wear this when working for me," Slade said as he got up and handed her a suit, that somewhat looked like his own, but more feminine. It had a V-neck and a black mini skirt over the pants. A skirt over pants is the style now? Other wise, the suit was the same. The same amount of evil and trouble. Slade left the room, but no doubt there would be cameras around. Jade stood up, concentrated on the suit that was lying on the bed and spun. Immediately, her green normal suit changed to the hideous looking outfit Slade had given her. Good-bye Jade Green and hello Danger. She thought to herself. This was not what she wanted to do. She was disobeying Saka. Poor Saka, if only he knew what she will do. Whatever he makes me do, I will not enjoy it. In the end, he will fall. I will trick him… because I am sly like that. He will never see it coming. Jade looked at the new her in the broken mirror. The doors opened and she walked out.

"Time for training," Slade said and handed her a long stick. "Defend yourself and attack," he said. They fought. Slade had underestimated her. They fought for an hour. Jade was tried. She decided not to show Slade everything she could really do. She decided to act somewhat weak and let him win. She fell down.

"Get up," Slade said.

"I don't feel like training anymore. Give me a break, I am only human," Jade said.

"Wrong answer," Slade said as he pushed the button. Jade screamed. She hated the pain that once again shot up her arm.

"What do say now?" Slade said. Jade got up in a fraction of a second and made a hit at Slade. Slade was too fast though. He caught her clenched fist and forced Jade down. He put her head down on the floor and whispered, "You will obey, Jade. You have no friends to go to or help you. You are so much stronger and better than them. You don't need the Teen Titans. So, we will hurt them. Show them what you are made of. And if you try to get away, just know, I am always watching you," Slade said as he pushed Jade's head even harder against the ground, but she didn't make a sound.

"I will not kill," Jade said.

"No, not kill; just hurt. I promise," Slade said, smiling. He meant to kill, but did not say so. Not at the moment anyway. As long as she brought the Titans in his grasp…