Im proud I got this chapter up before the end of the week. Im kicking myself in the butt cause my chapters are too darn SHORT! Argh!...Oh well. Hopefully it's enough to please the people that read the story.

I noticed I used the word 'villain' and 'Titans' alot in this chapter. Yet another thing Im kicking myself for. I couldnt find any synonyms for those words. Ergh. I hope it doesnt take away from the story.

Oh yeah, if theres any typos...please let me know so I can fix it.

Anyhoo, here you go. Enjoy.

Reviews would be greatly appreciated

CHAPTER 3

Midnight, Warehouse 46, the old pier. Just like Slade said. Four Titans were hiding behind a giant stack of crates, ready to put their plan into action.

All four peered over the top of a crate. The whole pier was completely empty and dark, except for the single light hanging over the door entrance to Warehouse 46.

There was no sound or wind. Only the rustle of scuttling feet of a passing rat once in a while. Kind of gave the place an eerie feeling.

"Figures Slade had to choose the creepiest place in Jump City." Beastboy shuddered.

"Shhh." No comfort from Cyborg.

"You sure you want to do this?" Robin turned to Raven.

"Yup."

"You scared?"

"You guys got my back?"

"Yeah."

"Nope."

Just what Robin wanted to hear. After psyching himself up quickly, "Titans, move out."

They split up. Beastboy transformed into a pterodactyl and flew himself and Cyborg up to the roof of the warehouse next to number 46. They were going to look for signs of Starfire and provide backup if needed. Robin and Raven headed towards the entrance of Warehouse 46, about to put the plan into action.

The Bird Boy reached for the doorknob, expecting an ambush or trap. When none came, he entered the warehouse cautiously. Raven walked in right after him.

The warehouse was completely dark except for a light circle in the center. No doubt where Slade was expecting them to stand.

It was dead quiet. The only sound came from the click of the door closing.

As if flipping a switch, all the lights came on.

After being temporarily blinded and adjusting to the light, the two Titans found the Slade was now standing in the center of the room.

"Hello Robin, Raven." He acknowledged them.

"Where's Starfire?" Robin stepped forward.

"First Raven. Then you get your Starfire."

Giving a discreet glance at Raven, Robin motioned for her to do as Slade said.

Taking in a mental breath, Raven walked forward, keeping her face expressionless as to not give anything away.

After an eternity of a walk, she now stood behind Slade.

"Okay now, Slade. Give back Starfire." Robin ordered.

The devious old man looked thoughtful for a moment. "No, I don't think I will."

"What! You-"

"I think I'll take these two girls for myself." The perverted villain reached into his pocket to pull out a smoke bomb for his escape.

"You know, you shouldn't run before keeping your end of the deal."

Slade turned and his face collided with a fist consumed in dark energy. He was knocked off his feet and sprawled onto his back.

"It's not gentleman-like." Raven told him, not leaving her spot.

The downed villain lifted his head, "You should know me better by now." He flipped himself onto his feet and rushed the purple-haired girl. She was expecting it.

Quickly enveloping the charging man in a black aura, Raven put their plan into action. "Robin, NOW!"

Robin sprinted forward, bow staff in hand. Leaping into the air to get some momentum, he drew his weapon up over his head and prepared to give Slade a fatal blow to his head.

Slade somehow managed to free an arm from Raven's magic and catch the oncoming bow staff, only two inches from his face. "I'm not a gentleman." He swung the bow staff over his shoulder, causing Robin to collide into his teammate.

The black magic broke from Slade's body and the two Titans went sprawling.

Being extremely acrobatic, Robin caught himself on one arm and flipped himself to his feet.

Raven, not being as flexible, used her powers to stop her from rolling into a wall.

"Are you saying you're not a man?" She quipped.

"No," Slade said in a matter-of-factly voice, "I'm saying I don't play fair." With that, he rushed the nearest Titan—which happened to be Robin.

"Anything yet?" Beastboy was starting to get impatient.

"Pipe down, I'm scanning right now." And he was. Cyborg was running a thermal scan of the warehouse. Seeing three thermal figures tangled in combat, "Sheesh. Can't even wait five minutes before beating Slade's ass."

"Shh. Pipe down, metal man." The changeling mocked.

Cyborg shot him a look and went back to scanning. In the way back of the building in a corner, they seemed to be tied up…

Starfire. "Found her."

Beastboy's ears perked up. "All right. Slade, you've been outsmarted." Turning into a bird, he flew into a window, then changed into a mouse to squeeze through a crack in the aforementioned window.

As for Cyborg, he slid down a metal pole on the side of the building and made his way to the entrance of Warehouse 46.

Seeing that Raven and Robin were handling Slade pretty well, he decided to sneak to the back of the warehouse to help Beastboy. Surprisingly—not having the slimmest figure—he made it without attracting any attention.

Hiding in the shadows of a crate, there sat Starfire—hands and feet tied, mouth gagged, roped to the ground.

There was a green mouse already chewing the rope that bound the captive girl's hands behind her back. The metal man bent over and removed the cloth that was stuffed in Starfire's mouth.

The girl was certainly happy to be freed from her restraints, but she couldn't find the energy to smile. All she could muster was a small grin. Fatigue shown on her face. Fear stricken in her eyes. Slade not only didn't feed her, but scared her so much she probably didn't sleep.

Concerned for her health, Cyborg wanted to get Starfire out as soon as possible. "Beastboy, take Starfire back to the Tower and into the infirmary."

"Yes sir." Beastboy gave him somewhat of a generic salute. Then he changed a hawk, grabbed Starfire and flew out the window he came in.

Watching until the green Titan disappeared from sight, he didn't see the two combating Titans crash into the wall about twenty feet away.

"Ow." Raven rubbed her sore head.

Though Slade was outnumbered 2 to 1, he was greatly experienced in combat. The two Titans were beginning to tire and Slade seemed yet to break a sweat. He did sustain a few injuries though, inflicted from the two teens.

The Boy Wonder and the dark mage outnumbered Slade in injuries, surprising how they still managed to fight.

Slade found this easy to observe. "What's the matter Titans? Can't fight me 2 to 1?" he taunted.

Well, whatdya think? Did it make a pass? Let me know.