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Its been a while, and it is a bit short, but I just need a setup chapter for the next big scene!

TITANS TOWER

Kid Flash ate in silence, facing Nola who was eating her dinner on the opposite side. They had been given a one hour break to eat and rest. Fireteen had ordered them too, saying they were the only two Titans who hadn't taken an hour break at the Tower.

"Why are you so quiet," Nola asked Kid Flash after she took a bite from her meal.

"I could ask you the same question," Kid Flash replied sharply.

"Come on, I could tell you were looking for something out there, tell me," ordered Nola.

"I don't have to tell you shit. Stop acting like a bitch," Kid Flash replied calmly as he took a sip of water.

Nola responded by throwing her glass of water on the Titan. "Don't you talk to me like that or lie either! I saw you looking through Hartwell's papers! Tell me what you are looking for!" screamed Nola.

"You stupid little bitch!" cried Kid Flash as he slapped her hard on the face.

Nola felt the sting as she held her stinging face. She stared at Kid Flash in surprise. Never in a million years would she have thought he would snap like he did.

"Nola, I-I-I didn't kno – I am so sorry, I didn't mean any of it," Kid Flash said quickly and softly as he approached her slowly.

She backed off, "Get away from me, I just can't take all these lies everyone has in this house, I just wanted answers, I didn't need what you gave me," Nola said as she turned and left the Tower.

Kid Flash slammed his fist against the wall, causing a mark. He took a sigh and then went out.

NORTH SIDE

Robin had infiltrated Jim's headquarters easily, far easier than last time. When he entered the wooden office he noticed a book on Jim's desk, 1980s Beirut: The Rise of Warlords, as Robin studied the huge book Jim walked in.

"Ah, glad to see you noticed my new book," said Jim as he entered the room, wearing a blue suit.

"Jim, your thugs have been executing people, shooting them point blank in the back of the head," Robin said, holding the rage he had inside.

"The men they killed were criminals, I thought you were here to thank me, I am keeping the North Side clean," said Jim with a smile.

"Some of those criminals, according to some witnesses were shot for stealing fruit from a local grocery store," said Robin, "That isn't justice, its just cruel murder," he added.

"You see, I was reading this book on Beirut in the 1980s, really fascinating. The Lebanese city was divided between Muslims and Christians, in the Muslim sector there were many different religious factions, while the Christian side was made up of many different gangs. Every single group hated each other, it wasn't about religion, it was about turf and power. After reading this I learned the way a militia keeps power is through fear, I agree that my tactics are a bit harsh but lets face it, no other place in this city is as lawful as the North Side," explained Jim.

"Oh, so now you are a militia?" Robin asked in disgust.

"Yeah, isn't it great, we are planning to expand to the Sea Side soon enough, clean up those clubs and illegal casinos," said Jim.

"How, how do you have loyalty, how do you find people twisted enough to follow you, follow you enough to gun down three sixteen year old kids who just wanted something to eat," Robin said in anger.

"You want to know how I select my followers, who I select to carry out my tasks," asked Jim cheerfully.

"Sure, why not," Robin answered honestly, it had fascinated how people like Jim still flourished in the world.

"Follow me then," said Jim, however Robin quickly went to the defensive.

"Why the hell should I trust you?" asked Robin.

"Please, if I wanted to trap you I would have come in with my two bodyguards outside and would have gunned you down while you explored my desk," Jim said simply.

"I still don't trust you," said Robin as he took out his staff.

"Please, I promise you I won't hurt you unless you try something," said Jim.

Robin knew one think about Jim; he didn't lie, in his own twisted way he kept all of his promises. "Alright," Robin said, his fascination, or obsession of Jim made him follow his worst enemy down the long hallways and into a terribly small elevator.

"You see, when I am looking for a man to join I give him several tests, written exams, obstacle courses, arms training, and finally, the final test," said Jim as the elevator went down. They had past several heavily armed guards who hadn't reacted to their boss walking besides Robin as if they were partners or close associates.

"You give them written exams?" Robin asked, he hadn't expected this thug to go through so much trouble to recruit.

"Oh yes, can't have informers or idiots in charge, however the final test roots out the crowd," said Jim.

"What exactly is the final test," Robin asked.

"Oh, it's quite simple, you go into this room," Jim said as he began unlocking a door, "And then you have one hour to make her cry," said Jim with a smile.

"Make her cry?" Robin said as he peered into the room, "You son of a bitch," whispered the Titan as he saw who it was in the cell, he felt like vomiting, her tattered clothes, those sad, sad eyes.

KILI

"Sorry, no touching," Kili said with slight anger as a prostitute approached him. He had received some reports that many of the city's sex workers were being kidnapped and used against there will. He had arrived to investigate and ended up saving this one girl. The girl had tried to hug him but he pushed her back and told her he was their to take her home.

She was a pretty brunette but her attitude had worried him, which is why he told her to lead him to her home. He planned on locking her inside and bring food and supplies to her. She seemed that out of it mentally.

When they arrived she begged him to come in and see her room. He felt this was how she was trying to relive a past life, a happy life, so he complied. When he entered the small apartment she led him straight to her bedroom and Kili was taken back.

The walls were adorned with pictures of saints, as if they would deliver her from grace. Kili knew he should leave, that this situation could only told cold.

She hoped on the bed and asked, "Please tuck me in."

Kili was again taken back, but if this would make her think of better times he would do it. He walked up to her and pulled back the sheets, he saw the look in her eyes and the way her body was getting ready. So Kili said, "You better lie down cause the angels are watching."

As he said this he covered her with the sheet, she replied by closing her eyes and saying, "Quit the talking, you can hurt me do whatever you like."

Kili crossed himself and said back to her, "I said shut your mouth girl the angels are listening!"

She replied by crossing herself and facing a picture of a saint. This moment was gone. "Please shut the door when you go," she said in a strange voice as she was now drawn to prayer.

Feeling lonely and confused, Kili stumbled out of the room and took a deep breath. Something about all this seemed familiar, and it scared Kili to death.

The only cliffhanger is who Robin found and the mystery of Kid Flash, but I swear things will heat up real soon next chapter, because, AVENGEMENT, that's all I am going to say. Don't forget to:

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