"Are you sure it was Slade?"

"Well, no…I am not truly certain. It looked like Slade but he was…different."

"Looked like Slade but different?" Beastboy said, "You're sure you weren't just tired or something?"

"You don't think…"

They both turned to Cyborg. "What?"

"Well, Star claims that Slade is back, a microchip is missing, one that read brainwaves nevertheless, and Robin and Raven have disappeared. Isn't this all too much to be a coincidence?"

"What do you mean?" Beastboy asked.

Cyborg spoke slowly choosing his words very carefully, "You don't think that Slade somehow got a hold of both of them, and Robin may have….well…"

"He hasn't turned to Slade's apprentice again, has he?"

"I don't know Beastboy. If he has, we have to figure out what Slade is bribing Robin with."

"But what about Raven?"

"That's what bothers me. The chip reads brainwaves so Slade might be doing something with Raven's psychic powers but I don't know what."

"How are we going to locate our friends?" Starfire asked.

"I sure wish I knew.

The buzz of the alarm sounded and Cyborg jumped up from the table.

"Titans Go!"

His head throbbed, every muscle in his body ached, and it felt as if someone was pounding a hammer on the back of his neck.

"Wha-what happened?"

"Oh, you're awake. It'll be good for you to know that your operation went well. As did Raven's.

Operation? Raven?

"What did you do to her?" he demanded.

"Her? If anything, you should be concerned about yours."

"M-mine?"

"Yes. I had to take the precautions for any situations."

"What are you talking about?" The throbbing in his neck worsened and he tenderly reached to feel the back of his head. The first thing he noticed was the scar. A big cut that started at the bottom of his neck and traveled all the way up the back of his head. And right in the middle was a small piece of metal, paper-thin and about the size of his fingernail…

"Do you know why I had you steal that microchip Robin?" Slade asked.

"Wha-wha, what did…what did you-" he gasped barely unable to speak from the shock.

"You didn't think that I wouldn't figure out did you? I know that Raven went into your mind and now you have that bond," he spat with distaste, "But I never suspected it would be so close."

"Wait, you…you saw?"

"Of course I saw. Trigon released me almost instantly after I died. I had plenty of time to have a little fun.."

"F-fun? You nearly killed me!"

"Yes, I was disappointed. It was pathetic, lame. You couldn't even defend yourself."

"How could I punch something that wasn't real?" Robin growled dangerously.

"Yes, that was the plan. You were eventually going to go into cardiac arrest if Raven hadn't done what she did. I was surprised. This was something I didn't know she could do. So now I've implanted a chip inside of you to make sure you have no more private conversations without my knowing. I will hear every thought that you have." He pointed his finger to his head. "For now I have the same chip as you."

"And…Raven too?"

"Hm… you're catching on quickly. Now, for the next thing to steal…"

Robin's fury cut loose and he finally came out of his shock, "The next thing to steal! You just implanted a chip in my head and all you can think about is the next thing to steal! You can hear every thought, every thought in my head, and all you say is what I'm going to steal next!"

"No Robin. Not what you're goingto steal, what we're going to steal."

"W-we?"

"Yes, but I need you to drop this off in Raven's cell first."

Robin looked down at the pathetic excuse of a meal he held in his hands. A piece of bread and a small cup of water.

"Remember Robin, not a word."

"Yeah, you don't have to remind all the time," he mumbled under his breath.

"Yes, Robin, unfortunately I do."

He cringed. He had already forgotten about the chip in his head.

Raven's cell was just as silent as it was in the tower so he wasn't surprised when he found Raven sitting on the floor crossed legged at what looked like she was trying to meditate.

"It's a little harder when you don't have your powers to focus on," Raven said as he entered the room, "And harder when all you can stare at is white."

Robin silently put the bread and water on the floor next to her and turned to leave the room. A sudden chill ran down his spine as her mind touched his.

"Robin?"

He stopped. Why was she talking to him? She knew what Slade would do to her. So he sent the simplest message he could without being punished.

"Can't talk."

"…Why?"

Maybe she didn't know. So he repeated the message. "Can't talk."

"Robin, what happened?"

Although it pained him to just ignore her like that he knew it would pain him much more to see her get hurt.

So he turned away and left her prison.

"Keep up Robin."

Things moved in a blur and he ran as fast as he could to keep up with the untiring Slade. His side ached and his legs screamed from weariness and pain.

"You're out of shape." Slade observed.

He felt as if he was sprinting yet Slade wasn't even breaking a sweat or breathing hard at all. But he was determined not too give up. He wouldn't lose to Slade.

Twenty minutes later he stopped with Robin panting for breath beside him.

He recognized the place easily. "Are you crazy? Ever since I stole that computer chip security has tripled. It would be almost impossible to get in there."

"Almost impossible Robin. Now stay behind me. And, please try not to get caught."

He nodded silently and followed Slade through shadows, tree, corridors, and secret passageways before Slade stopped.

"Now, go to the western control room and disable the shields to laboratory 8."

"What about the alarm?"
"No."

Confused, Robin made his way to the computer and began typing furiously on the keyboard. Why wouldn't he shut the alarm off? It would lesson their chances of getting caught. But Slade said no and he couldn't have the risk of disobeying.

Without warning, the alarm sounded and voices were heard in the hallway. Robin quickly crouched down in the shadows and moved back to where Slade was.

"What happened?" Robin asked quietly.

"Oops. Clumsy me," Slade said mockingly.

"What do you think you are doing?" he whispered furiously, "You're going to get use both caught."

"Robin, Robin, Robin," Slade shook his head and Robin could tell that underneath his mask he was smiling. "That's all part of the plan."

The Titans burst through the door and Robin grabbed Slade's arm and pulled him into the shadows.

"Robin why are you hiding? Don't you want to see your friends? Now attack!"

Slade leaped from the dark and dropkicked Cyborg in the chest.

"What the…" Beastboy turned into a tiger and jumped at Slade teeth bared and claws out.

Starfire held a starbolt in her hand and took aim at the two struggling fighters. But just as she pulled back her arm to fire a swift hand gripped her wrist. She turned sharply and held a starbolt to her attacker but stopped.

"R-Robin?"

A/N: Alrighty, there it is. Hey, and guess what? It's my birthday today so it would be a great present if you reviewed! Chapters may be becoming a little later for I've found myself at a writer's block. But I have been thinking of a new one that I'll be posting probably after I finish this one. You want a hint? Ok. Neverland. That's it, no more hints.

To my reviewers…

Infamous One: Ok, maybe I haven't read that one but I know what Black Canary looks like. As for Green Lantern, I can't say he is my favorite JLAer but his has a pretty tight ring. I wish my ring could do that. And Slade, well, he's both. He is jealous and he needs to knock out Robin for choosing those colors. That's why he always has him wear the Halloween uniform. (You know, orange and black)

Raven42431: Now? You never loved it before:( Nah, totally joking with you :)

1x1pEngUIn89: Ok, can I first ask what your name means? I had a heck of a hard time trying to write it down…I'll try to post ASAP.

Insanity 101: Good guess, but no cigar. (hopefully you don't smoke) But anyway, no it wasn't a hormone suppresser. Ok maybe Slade did put something in there…smiles devilishly but what do I know? Slade pretty good you say? It's kinda hard because his personality changes so much after he died so you have to kinda mix them.

Bunnysquirrel: Miserable? Well I guess you can say that since TT ended. But (there's always a but) they have a movie. Guess who else is going to buy it! I'm so happy. I got the Chronicles of Narnia soundtrack for my b-day and it's so awesome! Actually I'm listening to it right now. It's so cool! Go Disney! Lately they haven't been making good ones anymore. Well, yeah they're cute, but I'm talking about the classics that you love and have the good memories with. Those Disney movies.

Oh, you wear uniforms? That sucks. Although our school is almost borderline with uniforms. They say you have a free choice to wear whatever you want but with the dress code the only thing you can wear is jeans/sweats (they have to have pockets or they're not allowed. Don't ask me, I have no idea why they put that in there) and a shirt, but make sure it has nothing on it or else it might be 'gang related'

Unfortunately…I mean…fortunately Slade didn't kill Robin, it was a hormone suppresser as what Insanity 101 said.

Hhgbh: Yeah, he does like to do that. Close but no cigar (hopefully you don't smoke either) No, but he already has that on Raven.

Paprika90: It is BS. Bologna sandwiches it is. I did see the last episode. I was yelling at the TV for like 10 minutes because of how it ended. Terra you stupid! Remember dang it! And BB! Why in the world did you just leave her like that! Chase her down! Get her memory back! DO SOMETHING! Not just run away into a big wall of light! Argg! Yes there is a movie called Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo. Wow lotta T's there…Your Fave's? Awesome!

Chica de Los Ojos Café: Ahh! Temptation! You torture me! But I have the other story I might be able to give you hints on. And I finally got your name down because I take Spanish and we are learning it. Ha! Go me!