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Ch 4 Trouble
Slade's fist came crashing down onto his alarm clock as the buzzing sound went off signaling it was time to wake from his sound slumber. Slade swrung his legs over the side of his bed and placed his head in his face. He began to rub the sleepiness from his eyes as he let out a yawn. He looked over at his clock which read 5:30, school didn't start till 8:50. Slade stood up and walked into a room that was connected to his bedroom. He then flipped on a light which iluminated the small room. Inside a punching bag hung from the ceiling and a bench with weights sat in a corner. Also a bar with buckles attached to it stuck out from one wall about five feet. Slade walked over to the bag and placed a pair of gloves on before unloading on the bag. He landed punch after punch and kick after kick on the poor bag. He began to hit the bag so hard that plaster from the ceiling it hung from began to fall off and hit the floor. After a few more quick jabs Slade finally finished and walked over to the bench. He placed five hundred fifty pounds on each side and then postioned himself under the weights.
He began to lift slowly, up and down, up and down. After about fifty reps, Slade gently placed the weights down and procceded to get up and walk over to the bar that stuck out of the wall. Slade grabbed a hold and flipped himself upside down and then held on with one hand, as the other buckled both legs. Slade then let go and hung upside down just a few feet from the ground. He then began to down crunches until sweat began to pour from him to the floor. After thirty mintues of crunches, Slade carefully unbuckled himself and slowly lowered himself to the ground. Slade breathed harded after all the intense work he had just acomplished. He walked from the room, turning off the light as he left, and headed for the bathroom. He entered and closed the door behind him before turning the shower on and stepping in.
Across town Raven was already awake and sitting cross-legged on her bed. She kept her eyes closed and seemed to be chanting something over and over.'What should I do' she thought to herself.'I don't want to get into another relationship, but Slade seems like someone in my dreams'.'He's handsome, strong, and smart, what else could a girl ask for'. Suddenly Raven shot her eyes open and jumped from her place on the bed to the floor."Thats it, I;ve made up my mind" she said before getting her daily clothes and heading to the bathroom.
Slade had just finished his shower and stood infront of the mirror with a towel wrapped around him. His eye patch laid on the sink as Slade went through the daily task of cleaning his empty socket. He gently wipped it with a cloth when suddenly he hit a nerve, causing blood to to fill the socket."Fuck" Slade yelled as he tried to stopped the bleeding. After awhile the blood quit and Slade looked at himself in the mirror. Dry blood covered the right side of his face and most of the eye socket. Slade frowned at the site before him."Stop staring at me you ugly fuck" he yelled as he punched the glass, causing it to shatter and shards of glass to get inbedded in his fist. Slade brought his fist up to his left eye so he could examine it. He only huffed and went back to cleaning his face off.
After he cleaned himself up and got dressed, Slade looked at the clock to see it was 8:25. Lucky for Slade he was in walking distance of the school. He grabbed his trench coat before walking out the front door and down the hallway. Like yesterday Blood and Light were down the hall waiting for their friend. Blood looked at Slade's right hand to see it wrapped in bandages as he approached. He knew better than to ask Slade about it , seeing as Slade rarely liked to tell what goes on in his life. The three friends walked together out of the building and down the street towards the school.
Raven walked down the sidewalk alone since Starfire had left early so she could talk to Robin this morning. Raven read a book on spells and chants as she walked by people heading to their daily jobs.'So its decided, I'll make my decision when I get to school' she thought. She placed the book in her backpack as she got close to school. Suddenly as she got closer she stopped dead in her tracks. He eyes were fixed on someone standing infront of the school. It was a man with grayish skin, black hair, and dark biker clothes. He was leaning against a black copper and hand a ciggarate in his mouth. Raven narrowed her eyes and quickly approached the man."You have some balls to show up here Rancid" she yelled. The man turned his head to grin at Raven."You should know, you did see them before" he said smirking."Shut the hell up pervert, and tell me just what the fuck you want" Raven ordered.
"Easy baby, I came back to see you" he said."Why, get tired of screwing you new whore"."Actually she got tired of being screwed, and now talks to the fishes in the Jump City bay"."Still have you little bitch squad doing your dirty work huh"."Its called a gang darling, remember, you were once apart of it"."Yeah well that was then and this is now, so if you'll excuse me I have school". Raven began to walk away when Rancid quickly grabbed her arm."Hold on bitch, I didn't say you could go"."I don't need you permission to leave, now let go you bastard". Raven struggled to get free when suddenly the back of Rancid's hand hit her on the cheek. Raven fell to the ground while holding her red cheek. Rancid looked around to see if anyone saw what he did before picking Raven up off the ground."See what happens when you disobey me bitch" he said.
Raven began to struggle again when she swung her leg forward connecting it with Rancid's balls. Rancid immeadtily loss hold of Raven as he fell to both knees. Raven stood up and placed her hands on her hips and admired her work."See what happens when you push me to far, BITCH" Raven said mocking Rancid." Damn you bitch" Rancid yelled lunging for Raven. Raven tried to move but was grabbed by her legs and pulled to the ground . Rancid got up and grabbed Raven by her legs and dragged her to a near by alley before letting go. Raven tried to get up but was quickly grabbed by two men dressed in black with masks on."Oh baby im going to make you pay for what you did" Rancid said as he got closer to Raven. Raven struggled but it was no use, she couldn't break free.
Rancid brought his hands up and grabbed Raven's chest hard with both hands."Dose this bring back memories dare" he said smirking. Raven groaned in pain as Rancid continued his harsh punishment. Rancid soon withdrew his hands and stood grinning."Alright boys lets finish this, lay her down" The men obeyed and brought Raven to lay on her back."What are you going to do you fucker" Raven yelled."Im going to have me some fun" Rancid said unbuttoning his pants and unzipping them. Raven immeadtily closed her eyes.'This isn't happening, someone help' she thought. Rancid had just gotten his pants down when suddenly he was grabbed from behind around his neck. Raven opened her eyes to see Slade holding Rancid several feet in the air by his throat."People like you make me sick" Slade said before throwing Rancid into his two men.
Raven quickly got up and ran behind Slade for portection."Are you okay" Slade ask without taking his eye off the three thugs."Yeah" Raven said softly. Slade stared at the three men as they got off the ground and got ready to fight."You'll regret getting involved in this Slade" Rancid said."The only thing I regret is not getting here sooner" Slade said."Kick his ass boys" Rancid said taking off running away. The other two men nodded and slowly approached Slade and Raven.''Stand back Raven, I can handle this two". Raven nodded and back a few feet away. Slade stood still as the two men began to charge at him. As soon as the two men got close, Slade kicked forward hitting one of the men in the gut. He then quickly punched the other man in the chin, sending him flying backwards.
When he looked up the other man had already recovered and was heading for another attack. Slade quickly grabbed the man around the neck and swrung him face first into a nearby brick wall. The man's nose instantly broke and began to bleed heavly."Well thats that" Slade said. He didn't notice the other man approaching from behind with a knife out. The man raised the knife, but before he could do anything, he was hit smack on the head. Slade heard the noise and turned to see Raven hold a dented trash can lid, and a knocked out man by her feet."Nice work" he said to Raven. Raven just simply gave a small smirk."Come on, I'll take you home, I really don't think you should go to school after what just happened" Slade said approaching her."What about Rancid, he got away, and he will be back" Raven."Don't worry about that right now, lets just get you home". Slade wrapped a arm around Raven's shoulder and guided her out of the alley.
Slade looked around with a confused look on his face."Whats wrong" Raven asked."To be honest, I have no idea where you live" He said."Oh well, I live just down three blocks, and its the first building on the left". Slade nodded and continued to guide her down the street. Raven leanded into Slade's grasp and allowed his body warmth to be exposed to her skin. Slade looked down at the girl to see her with her eyes closed tight, and a small smile on her face. Slade tighted his grasp around her as they neared the building. They entered the building with Raven leading the way."I live on the third floor" she said. The reached the thrid floor and then veared down the hall and came to a stop in front of a door with the numbers 306 on it. Raven pulled out a set of keys and unlocked the door. She entered first with Slade following her. He closed the door behind him as Raven turned on the lights.
"I share this apartment with my friend Starfire" she tolded Slade."What about the other losers, do they live here" he asked looking at his surroundings."No they live somewhere closer to the bay". Slade turned to Raven, and immeaditly noticed a stream of blood running down her face."Raven your bleeding" he said. Raven quickly brought a hand up to her forehead only to place it in the moist slime."It must have happened when Rancid slammed me on the ground, its okay"."No its not, let me see it" Slade sat her gently down on a nearby couch and then crouched down in front of her. He then ran his hand throught her bangs to check where the blood was coming from."Its not to big, but lets clean it up to prevent infection" he said standing up. Raven watched as he found the bathroom. He entered and began to search for something. He soon returned with a washcloth and a bottle of alcohol.
Again he bent down in front of her and unscrewed the cap off the bottle. He dabbed some alcohol on the cloth and brought it up to Raven's forehead."This may hurt alittle". Raven nodded as Slade placed the cloth on the scar. He gently rubbed it clean as Raven sat staring into his one eye. Her eyes then darted to his bandaged hand."What happen to your hand" she asked. Slade looked at her and then to his hand."I cut it this morning" he said finishing up. He stood up and returned the materials back to the bathroom, and then returned."Thank you" Raven said."Hey don't mention it, so if you don't mind me asking, how do you know that scum of our fair city" Slade asked taking a seat next to her."Who Rancid, well, you see, I was in his gang at one point of my life".
Slade sat quietly as he listened to her explain about everything that had happened in the past with her."So, you think he'll do anything else" she asked Slade when she finished. Slade stood up and placed his hand under his chin."Well knowing Rancid, he's all talk, but I wouldn't put it past him not to do anything". Raven thought for awhile before standing up next to Slade."What should we do" she asked."Well I want you to stay here for today, while he get back to school, I have judo practice, and if I miss on day of it I'll get suspened from the team"."What if something happens, or I just want to talk to someone" Raven said trying not to blush. Slade stood stern as he took out a piece of paper and pen and began writing."Here, this is my home phone number and cell number, just call if something happens, or if you want to talk" Slade said handing her the paper. Raven nodded as she received the paper.
Slade stretched his arms high and cracked his neck before heading for the door."Well, I'll be living, get some rest or something, it has been a rough day" he said opening the door."Wait, Slade" Raven said rushing up to him. She quickly placed a kiss on his cheek as he stood half inside and outside."Thats for saving me" she said turning red. Slade gave a small grinned and a nodded before closing the door. Raven immeadtily placed her back to the door and grabbed her heart."Can this feeling be for real this time" she asked herself. Outside Slade leaned against the same door, but he was holding his head in his hands.'You have her right where you want her now' his thoughts told him."I know, its just, I don't know if I can do this to her now" Slade told himself.'Don't be weak you pussy, remember what happen last time you went weak'."Yes, I do remember". Slade pushed off the wall and headed down the hall with several thoughts buzzing in his head. Before turning the corner, Slade quickly punched the wall hard, leaving a dent in it.
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Later on in the story there will be side-chapters that follow other characters of the story. You won't have to read them, but I would recommend you do, because the will be funny.
Oh and I am recently in the making of typing a pirate story with Slade and Raven, so look forward to that. Many of your favorite characters will be in it. (LATER)