"You were caught."
"No, she didn't even know it was me."
"You were caught by the slowest, most clueless one on the team. She doesn't even know what a computer chip is! I am very disappointed Robin."
"But I wasn't seen," Robin snarled through clenched teeth.
"No, you weren't. But that doesn't eliminate that fact that I am now known to exist. Part of a good plan is to not be seen."
"They would have found you sooner or later."
"Yes, but now I have to rush things."
"Your plan would have never worked. The Titans would have caught you and when I get my chance with you…"
"Robin!" Slade's voice raised an alarming rate and Robin silenced. "You will learn respect!" He raised his hand to strike Robin to the ground but stopped and suddenly became thoughtful, "No…I shouldn't be punishing you. I should be punishing her." He walked over to his computer. "I had this put in Raven's body while you were on your 'mission'. I think you'll enjoy it."
"No! Don't! I'll do anything!"
But it was to late. Slade hand pressed the button and Raven started to scream in pain.
"Hundreds of volts are surging through her body right now."
He smiled as a look in horror appeared in Robin's face and he turned clenching his fists.
"Oh, but don't worry," he said holding up a hand, "I won't kill her. I'll keep her alive. If only just barely."
Robin scowled and threw a punch at Slade's face. It was easily blocked and Slade shot out his arm around Robin's neck and held him up.
"Every moment you resist she gets closer to death. I don't think you want her life in your hands just to throw away because you can't follow an order."
"Robin!" Raven's screams echoed through the corridor. Mustering all her strength she forced her thoughts into his mind. 'Robin! Forget about me, run, get out of here.'
He stopped struggling for a moment and turned to face Raven. Her voice sounded so calm, so…composed and tranquil, that Robin had trouble recognizing it. He had never used telepathy to talk to anyone besides that once. But even then he didn't even think he meant to do it.
So he closed his eyes and tried to concentrate as much as he could, which was hard when Slade's hand was wrapped around his throat.
Then, a sudden jerk and his mind touched Raven's. It was different than he expected. It was still, like a secluded pool of water. Not even a ripple touched its surface.
'Robin! Please! Don't worry about me…'
'I'm not going to leave you,' he interrupted, 'I'll never leave you.'
"Robin! What do you think you are doing?" A violent shake forced him back into his own mind. "I said not to talk to her, and yet you disobey me again."
He turned the dial higher and more electricity flowed through her.
Still pinned to the wall she was writhing in pain. Every muscle was tense and she was banging against the wall behind her as if to break the chains that bound her. And, Robin saw, tears were streaming down her face.
It was too much. "Fine. Just please stop. Please."
"Good," Slade dropped Robin to the ground and pushed the button on the computer.
Raven's body fell limp to the ground and Robin rushed up to get her.
"Apprentice! Stop."
He froze and turned, "Yes, master."
"You're going to take her to the back room. I need to do a little 'operation.' And remember, not a word Robin."
Silently Robin picked up Raven's lifeless body and started walking to the back room.
"…who…who are you?" Her breathing was labored, her eyes barely open.
He looked down at her and quickly looked forward again so Slade wouldn't notice.
"…hey," Raven looked at his suit and gave a small smile, "…you changed your uniform…" her brow furrowed in concentration, "…I remember now…Robin…it's about time…red, yellow, and green?…though I can't blame you…getting fashion sense from a guy that wears all black…"
Robin grinned and shook his head. Delirious, he guessed. The voltage must have tampered with her brain cells. The real Raven wouldn't tell him that. Not to his face.
"…you know?….you should keep this one…you look…cuter…although…that Red X one was pretty hot…" she nodded her head weakly as if to make her decision final.
His eyes widened and he tried to suppress some laughter. For a second he opened his mouth say something back to her but decided against it. He couldn't risk getting caught. Even if she was commenting on his wardrobe.
"…Robin?"
He looked down at her.
"Where am I?…No…" She looked around her then looked back up at him, "…Who am I?"
They had reached their destination. Robin opened the door and lay her down on the cold, steel table and faced the door to leave.
But, sighing deeply, he turned to her and bent over the table. Then, putting each hand on the side of her head, her slowly leaned towards her. Her eyes closed and she became still.
Turning his head slightly so his mouth was near her ear, he spoke lightly, barely in a whisper.
"…Raven…"
A feeling of content washed over her face and she let the comforting stillness of sleep loll over her.
He didn't want to leave her. She looked so peaceful, and was that a hint of a smile on her face? Just as he was about to check, the door slammed open and Slade appeared.
"Apprentice," he sounded in a deathly tone, "Come here. Now."
Unaware of his troubles, Robin stole one last glance at Raven and followed Slade back into the main room.
"You know Robin," Slade said grabbing a mechanical device from the computer-top, "A major issue has come up and you see, for the first time in a long time, I don't know how to solve it."
"Why do you think I would care?" Robin seethed.
"Why would you care?" Slade made a small laugh at this, "You are part of the problem. So I have devised the best way to solve it. But I fear that this will make things more…complicated. Do you know why I had you steal that chip?"
"No."
At this he aimed the device right below Robin's neck. He tensed, every muscle becoming stiff in his body, grit his teeth and slowly his hands tightened into fists.
"Now, now Robin, we don't need this to be more painful than it has to be." He shoved the weapon deeper into Robin's neck. "Do you know why I'm doing this Robin?"
"Should I?" Robin said through clenched teeth.
"You don't know? If anything I thought you would be the one who knows how you feel."
"What…are you talking…about?" Slade's gun was pushing on his windpipe making it difficult to breath.
Slade shook his head, "I didn't want to have to do this Robin but it seems I have no choice."
He pulled the trigger and suddenly everything went black.
A/N: Well, there you go. Tell me what you think, I know you're out there…somewhere. Ok, don't own the Teen Titans. And something I've heard is that you can't reply reviewers. Well you know what I say? I say it can jump out the window and into the river!
Infamous One: Wow, I wish I had milkshake. But Slade? Weird, and kinda creepy. Black Canary, Black Canary…I think that I have read part of that once I don't remember it once. Hm…
Furubafun24: Yay, you understand too. –grrr at Dell too- Yeah, our computer was like a '92. We could sell it as an antique.
Titanfan-Confusion's always fun
Hhgbh: Let it go? Slade? Hardly. Yeah he probably did have a camera in there somewhere….He has cameras everywhere –looks around suspiciously-
Chica De Los Ojos Café: I wasn't late, everyone was just…earlier than me I suppose. Blame my ancient computer. But guess what? I got a new one! As for the next chapter I was think that I would…wait, I'm not supposed to tell you. Nice try.
Bunnysquirrel: …Wow…sorry my answer won't be as long as yours, I'm kinda short on time. Mary/gary-sue. I laughed. I've never heard that before. It was funny. Lankree, sorry I've never heard of her (if it is indeed a her) and sorry lankree but I may not have enough time to read your story. I'll try though. As for your rant, it probably counted as 7 reviews, so I think you're owed up for a couple of chapters. That doesn't mean that I don't want you to review though. The last episode was like a bittersweet ending. Mostly bitter. But the one thing that I wanted to know was what was she called? She kept saying that her name wasn't Terra so what the heck was she called? I know it's small but it's been bugging me for an eternity! Yeah I guess I have to agree with you, my friend says that they MIGHT (big MIGHT) continue it. But who knows? And my friend says a lot of things. And stop, you're making me depressed. True, Danny Phantom and Avatar are good but no one can measure up to Teen Titans.
No and don't say that. Don't remind me that I have to grow up. Good morals and stories are great and I'm probably the farthest away from the best fashion (I mean, I wear sweats or plain ol' jeans to school everyday) and as for bands, I'm sitting here listening to Disney soundtracks and singing Can You the Love Tonight. Anyways, I'll try to stay here as long as I can. As for not answering reviews, like I said, it can jump out the window and into the river…and drown…then burn and…die. I love to answer reviews!
Haha! Your quotes are funny (I like the LOST one) and thanks for the rant it was the best one I've ever heard.
Insanity 101: A beast…It's been a monster! A horrible evil attacking monster that…attacks you.