Me: Well here's the cliffhanger chapter like I promised and I've thought about how I'm going to type this since yesterday, so, read and review.
Disclaimer: Standard disclaimers apply.
Slade's POV:
"Are you going to fight me Robin?" I asked.
"If I have to, yes," he said angrily. "I'll be able to defeat you once and for all."
"You're not defeating me at all," I said smoothly. "I'm more trained than you and all of your friends combined. But I'm not here to fight you, but to take you home."
"Don't you get it?" he asked angrily. "I'll never go home with you. I've been with my one true family this whole time and they are my friends. You will never be my family."
"You don't have a choice you little brat," Rocco said.
I turned my head slightly in Rocco's direction, but no one took notice. In fact, no one could see the fire burning in my eye.
"I don't need you any more," Robin said dangerously.
My plan would be starting now. (See chapter 5)
"Robin, do you know who killed your parents?" I asked.
"No, I don't," he said angrily.
"Because I do."
Robin looked at me, slightly wide eyed, and he said, "Who? Who killed them?"
I could hear the urgency in Robin's voice, but I wasn't going to answer him yet.
"I'll only tell you if you promise me that you'll come home and leave your friends behind," I said. "You only have one chance to know who is responsible for your parents death Robin and I suggest you take it."
I could see the confusion in Robin's eyes and he looked at his friends.
"I… I don't know…"
"Man, if you want to know who killed your parents, go ahead," Cyborg said with a small smile on his face.
"Dude, it's your life, your choice," Beast Boy said, "and we won't care what you choose."
"We will always be your friends Robin," Starfire said, "no matter where you are."
Robin looked at Raven and she gave him a small nod and a smile.
"If you want to know who killed your parents, I'll support your decision," she said. "You decide your future… and your friends."
Robin faced me again and he looked sad and determined.
"I promise," he said finally.
"Good," I said.
"Now who killed them?" Robin asked.
"Mind your manners Robin," I said.
"Who killed them… sir?"
I smiled and I looked into Robin's eyes.
"Someone whose been living with you for a long time," I said. He looked at me confusedly. "Your parents killer is someone you've known most of your life… and I'm not talking about Blood Rain."
"Blood Rain would never have wanted to kill my parents," Robin said. "I already knew he wasn't the one. Who killed my parents?"
"Silly Robin, you've known about your parents' deaths for a long time and you still don't know who killed them," I said. I took a few steps towards Robin and said, "Rocco killed your parents."
Me: Told you it would be a surprise ending and cliffhanger. But I won't leave you in the dark with what happens next, so next update might be some time next week. And for a fair warning, next chapter will have some cussing and a big fight scene. Already I've said too much, so I'll shut up now and I'll let you review. Let me know your thoughts about what might be going down next chapter and any questions you might have. Adios for now amigos.
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