Speedy pulled up the car to an old factory and turned it off. Everyone got out and ran up to the sliding metal door, and there they met up with the other teen titans. Speedy and the others high fived the titans and greeted them. Then they all turned to Sapphire. "Guys, this is Sapphire, she's the newest addition to our team." Bee told them all. Sapphire smiled and waved. She shook hands with Beast Boy.
"Nice to meet you." Cyborg said as he came up and shook her hand. The girls just waved.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Sapphire." Starfire said. "And what are your powers?"
"I come from Atlantis, so I have the same powers of Aqualad." She replied. "And some more."
"But she's not an Atlantean." Speedy mentioned.
"There'll be time for introductions later." Robin said as he walked up from the shadows.
Sapphire's eyes lit up as she looked at him. Robin walked up to her and looked at her. He circled her once and then smiled. "Though it is nice to meet you." Robin said as he held out his hand. Sapphire shook his hand and giggled while blushing. He was a total hottie! "My name is Robin. I'm the leader of the other teen titans."
"The pleasure is all mine." She replied and took her hand back. Her heart was beating out of her chest and a string of drool escaped the corner of her mouth as he backed away. Aqualad looked at Sapphire with Speedy.
"Ooh…not good." Speedy said. And he leaned into Aqualad's ear, "Looks like she's crushing Robin." Aqualad's mouth turned into a frown. Had Robin come along and posed a threat to his unaccomplished agenda with Sapphire? But there were other things to worry about at the moment.
"So, uh, what's the problem Robin?" Aqualad asked as he stepped in between him and Sapphire, placing a hand on Sapphire's shoulder, as if to signify that she was taken.
"Slade! He's in there and he has a bomb. That bomb has the power to eliminate anything within the capacity of Jump and Steel City. We have to stop him before he decides to trigger the bomb. We need you guys to distract him while we find it and disable it." Robin informed them all.
"In case you've forgotten, our team isn't the best." Bee reminded them all.
"Then we'll split up." Robin replied, "Aqualad, Sapphire, Beast Boy and Speedy and me will go after Slade. Bee, Mas, Menos, Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, you guys go after the bomb. Now let's go!" and everyone split up into their groups.
Robin and his team burst through the door and ran through the building. Aqualad kept a close eye on Sapphire and Robin, because even though he was good friends with Robin he didn't want him getting in the way of his plan to hook up with Sapphire. But it seemed inevitable; Sapphire was oogling Robin up and down every second of the mission. Aqualad practically had steam coming from him.
"Aqua-dude, you okay?" Beast Boy asked.
"Yeah," he growled, "I'm fine." He lied.
"There he is!" Robin yelled as he pointed ahead at Slade! And they all ran after him, trying to keep on his tracks but he was too fast and they lost him! Robin growled and hit the wall. "How does he do that?" Sapphire looked down and saw the cap to the sewer was set on rather than screwed on.
"Guys, the sewer." She said, pointing to it and then Beast Boy removed the cover. The titans jumped in and stood quietly, attempting to hear the sound of Slade's feet. Speedy readied his arrows again and looked around.
"Nothing." He said.
"I can hear him!" Robin yelled and they ran down the tunnel! "This water is slowing us down!" Robin complained as their feet splashed in the water and made lots of noise.
"Hang on," Sapphire said and lifted her arms up and threw them to the sides, making the water split down the center and making a pathway for them. They ran down the concrete path.
"Nice job, Sapphire." Robin said with a smile. Aqualad muttered under his breath as he watched Sapphire blush and flutter her eyelashes. Speedy ran next to him.
"In case you haven't noticed…he's stealing your girl." Speedy said.
"I know what's going on!" Aqualad barked back.
Robin charged forward and jumped up through another sewer opening, following Slade into his hideout. BB, Speedy, Aqualad and Sapphire followed him, jumping onto the floor and striking a pose as Slade picked up a laser gun and aimed it at the teenagers! He fired it, sending a red laser at them. They scattered and went to attack in different directions. BB was hit with the laser first and hit the far wall, not being able to get back up and fight. Next Speedy sent an arrow at Slade, but the laser destroyed it and hit him, causing him to do the same. Robin began to fight Slade one on one and Aqualad and Sapphire gathered water from the sewer and made balls with it. They fired them at Slade, hitting him but doing nothing, so he turned and kicked Aqualad in the stomach, knocking the air out of him. He crouched down, grabbing his gut, and gasping. Sapphire glared at the evil man and charged, jumping up and kicking him in the back of the head! He turned and grabbed her leg, throwing her down, but she did a jackknife up! Robin came back and began to punch Slade and block the returning blows! Sapphire gathered her Aqua Energy in her fists and pointed it at Slade's back. "TAKE THAT" she yelled as she shot the energy at Slade, sending him flying forward and tumbling on the floor! But he rolled and stood up, taking a disc and throwing it at Sapphire as it exploded and made her fly back and bang her head on his computer. She stayed on the ground and rubbed the back of her head as Robin and Slade went on. Aqualad rushed over and touched her shoulder.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
"No time, Robin's in trouble!" she yelled as Robin was taken by the throat! She jumped up and ran over.
"You're going to lose Robin," Slade commented, "Just as you always do. There's no attack you have that I can't dodge." He finished calmly.
"DODGE THIS!" and she hit him with an energy beam in the side! He released Robin and fell to the ground as she landed swiftly on her feet. Slade ran forward and went to punch Sapphire, but she evaded his hits. Aqualad ran over and punched Slade in the face, knocking him away from Sapphire.
"Leave her alone!" he demanded, but Slade hit him with his fist and then threw him across the room!
"Aqualad!" she called out to him, but she was gripped by some sort of force field and it raiser her into the air, squeezing her until she gasped in pain!
"I'll have none of this from a rookie. You may be new, but you forgot the most important rule. Never let your guard down." Slade said and chuckled as he watched her squirm and struggle to get free. She could feel the life being squeezed from her.
"Help…" she gasped, knowing nobody would help her. But Robin came back into the picture and kicked Slade away! He dropped the controller that was in his hand and gripped his face.
"Time's up Robin." He said, and he tossed down a disc that created a smoke screen. Then when it cleared he was gone. Robin growled but turned to Sapphire. He crushed the controller and ran underneath her, catching her in his arms and gently setting her down. Aqualad and the others ran over.
"You…you saved me." Sapphire breathed to Robin. He just helped her up and smiled. Robin placed a hand on her shoulder and she blushed again. Aqualad turned and stomped his foot. How is it possible? He finally gets the guts to ask her out and Robin steals her away from him.
"You were terrific. Not everyone can get a hit on Slade. Let's celebrate." Robin said.
"How?"
"Well, there's a place called The Spot. It's a club for teens, why don't we go there for some soda and dancing?" Robin offered.
"Ooh…" Speedy spoke to Aqualad as he dusted off his shoulder. "Harsh." Aqualad couldn't take much more.
"Oh, that'd be wonderful! I mean…that'd be cool." Sapphire said. Aqualad's mouth went agape.
"Double harsh." Speedy commented again.
"Great, lets go." And Robin walked out with Sapphire. Beast Boy followed close behind, talking about what a great dancer he was. Speedy went to walk on but noticed that Aqualad wasn't moving.
"You coming?" he asked his friend.
"Unfortunately." Aqualad replied, "I don't get it! It isn't fair!"
"What's not to get? She likes Robin, and Robin is flirting back."
"That is so predictable. Robin thinks he's so hot because he's the leader."
"Chicks often go for the leading type."
"Not Sapphire." And Aqualad crossed his arms.
"It's her first crush, just give her time."
"That's the thing; it couldn't be a worse time. I finally get the guts to ask her out on a date and Robin steals her away from me."
"Maybe you just need to show her how you feel; she'll probably come around then."