Lonely Paths Come Together Two: Destiny
Chapter Twenty-Two
I can see,
When you stay low,
Nothing happens,
Does it feel right?
Naked…was the only word that could describe what Night Wing felt. The word disgusted was too small of a word.
Night Wing wished he could leave, wished everything was back to normal with Raven. He wished that Slade was dead. He wished that he did not feel so empty at this moment, or feel like he was going to die with the treatment Slade had given him only a short while ago.
Slade was gone now and Night Wing was once again locked in his steel cage. He hated it in there. He was used to being alone, but cornered with no where to go, was another issue entirely.
"Be safe Raven." This is the only thing that Robin could really wish for.
Over The City
Late at night,
Things I thought I put behind me,
Haunt my mind,
"I've finally found you Slade." Raven muttered to herself. She had been using every method that she knew to find Slade and her Robin.
"It won't be long now." She again muttered to herself as she flew above the city, go the exact place, where she knew her only love would be.
It was dusk at the moment, but soon the sun would fade and again the night would come. The perfect time for Slade to fight was at night. The night time is when Slade would be at his best. But the catch was, so would Raven. She was also the darkness, and Raven had high hopes that Slade would be dead, by nights end.
Another part of the city
"Are we really going to wait?" Beast Boy asked a little on edge.
"We know where Raven is, and we will know if she is in trouble. We will continue to wait."
"Oh but my worry for the friend has gone higher."
"She'll be fine." Terra stated to the others.
Over the city
I just know there's no escape,
Now once it sets its eyes on you,
But I won't run,
Have to stare it in the eye,
Raven landed on top of a building looking down at the location. It was one she had flown over many times before. Raven flew down to the ground and landed. She opened the sewers 'door' and jumped down into the murky, green water.
Raven held back the urge to cover her nose and mouth. The smell was disgusting. But she held out as she walked down the slime covered tunnels.
Raven carefully walked, listening to each and every sound that could be heard. The connection she had identified with Night Wing, and the one she had just opened up with him only recently, made her feel where he was.
Every step that she took, the stronger the link became. Raven would have smiled at this, and the news that Night Wing was still alive, but that was against her. She walked for another fifteen minutes, with a sort of stealth.
Raven came to a two way tunnel and stopped. She closed her eyes for a moment and did her best to concentrate on Night Wing.
Robin…
Raven opened her eyes and took a left. It seemed like an eternity until she came to a dead end. She could feel him close by, but she could not see him. Raven took several steps back and flashed a bolt of energy at the wall in front of her.
It took several more tries before it crumbled. Raven walked through cautiously, afraid to trigger something. But too late…
Stand my ground, I won't give in,
No more denying, I got to face it,
Won't close my eyes and hide the truth inside,
If I don't make it someone else will stand my,
Ground,
Deeper in the lair
Slade turned his head as red lights flashed through out the cave. Slade turned to the cameras and a smirk came to his face as he saw what had triggered the alarms. Raven was walking bravely down the hall.
"Hello my Bird."
Night Wing had only just realized that something might be going on outside of his 'home.' He had felt the slight pounding on the ground. He wondered what it was. His head fell back to the wall, and he closed his eyes again, waiting for something to happen.
It took Raven a while to actually find the correct way and to get to her destination. Her heart was pounding, and adrenaline was flowing through her.
"It's so good to see you again, my Bird. How long has it been? A year…five? I must say it's felt like an eternity to me."
"Where is Robin, Slade?"
"Why don't we chat first? Get in touch again."
"Tell me where he is."
"Why should I? You already know."
Raven made no response, but turned to her right and began to walk.
Slade was in front of her in a flash.
"Now, now my Bird. I still have use of him. No need to worry about him, it's you who should worry about yourself."
It's all around,
Getting stronger,
Coming closer,
Into my world,
"I'm not afraid of you any more Slade."
"You should be." Slade stated in a low voice.
Slade took several steps back.
"Where is Robin?"
"Right here." Slade gestured to the side, and there stood Robin, in the shadows.
"Robin!" Raven quietly said, as she looked at him.
His face still held the mask, but had several cuts and bruises. His blue and black uniform was gone, which was replaced with the suit Slade had forced him to wear. To Raven he looked…broken.
"What have you done to him?"
"Oh don't worry; he enjoyed everything I did to him quite thoroughly."
"Let him go, or I'll kill you." Raven threatened.
"On the contrary my dear, it is I who can kill you. Robin, attack." Slade ordered.
Night Wing only hesitated for a moment, before he sprang to life, and charged her.
"Robin." Raven whispered. She raised her hands, black energy surrounding them. She prepared to defend herself, when Night Wing raised his fist.
The blow never came. Raven opened her eyes to see Night Wing standing barely a foot away, fist posed to strike.
"Robin! I said to attack. Now!"
"No, I won't hurt her."
I can feel,
That it's time for me to face it,
Can I take it?
"If you won't, than I will."
Raven fell to her knees, clutching at her stomach, and groaning in pain.
"Stop, Slade!" Night Wing yelled and turned toward him.
"Than attack and obey me."
Night Wing turned back and remorse filled his eyes as he watched her down on her knees.
Night Wing turned, and instead of attacking Raven, he went after Slade.
"Foolish, boy." Slade muttered.
Night Wing didn't reach him, the ground shook and Slade was thrown back with a grunt. Slade managed to stand again, but several green bolts came and landed close to him, some only barely missing, since he did several back flips to avoid them.
Slade did not have time to look, fore a blue and white light came and hit him square in the chest. A green raptor jumped up and landed on top of Slade, his claws scratching at his mask.
Slade kicked him off, sending Beast Boy flying to the side. The cave shook, and the stones from the roof caved in on Slade. Raven fell to her side.
The others rushed to her, while Night Wing walked over to the pile of rocks. A gloved hand came from out of the pile and grabbed onto Night Wings ankle.
Though this might just be the ending,
Of the life I held so dear,
But I won't run,
There's no turning back from here,
Slade came out of the rocks, knocking Night Wing down. Night Wing kicked and jumped back up. For several minutes they did just that, kicked, threw punches and several martial art moves.
The others watched this go on, wondering if Night Wing needed help.
Night Wing was the first to stop. He too was also tired and hurt. Slade came out him, prepared to do a kick to Night Wings head. Black energy hit Slade in the back, sending him off balance. Night Wing acted fast, pulling a weapon from his belt.
Instead of kicking, Slade, tried to do a punch to Night Wing instead. Night Wing acted quicker though, he moved out from under Slade and came around just as Slade turned. He thrust the weapon into Slade's side. With a groan, Slade fell to his knee.
The cave began to shake. Night Wing looked about.
"What is going on Slade?"
Slade did not respond, but Night Wing again, felt like Slade was smiling at him.
"We have to get out of here." Terra yelled to him. Cyborg was already carrying Raven in his arms. The others ran out.
"I will always be with you, Robin. I am the thing that will keep you up at night. I will haunt your every waking moment. Every dark corner in your mind, I will be there. I will never rest, Robin, and neither will you." Slade whispered to Night Wing.
Night Wing came close to him, and touched his mask.
Stand my ground,
All I know for sure is I'm trying,
I will always stand my ground,
"You won't ever find out." Slade said and slapped Night Wing's hand away.
A rock caved from the ceiling and fell. Night Wing ran, leaving Slade on his knees.
The sun was just coming up outside, when Night Wing rushed out. The others were standing there, one was crying, the others held the heads down, sadness evident on their faces.
"Is she alright?" Night Wing asked as he came over. Shock was the first to come.
Night Wing touched her hair, as he blew softly in the wind. He took her from Cyborg and held her in his arms.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." He whispered.
Raven's heart has collapsed under the strain and pressure. Her insides were far too damaged for repair.
"I'm so sorry, my love." Night Wing whispered.
Two weeks later
The groups stayed together, and named themselves the Titans. Raven was buried in a secluded place.
"I miss her." Cyborg stated.
"I too miss the friend."
"What if Slade comes back?"
"Then we'll be ready." Night Wing stated with confidence.
"I will never rest Robin, and neither will you." The voice echoed in Night Wing's mind, haunting him. Night Wing knew Slade was right; both of them would never rest.
Stand my ground.
A/N
Well there it is I hope everyone enjoyed this story, and thank you for all the reviews. I apologize for the long wait, but I hope this last chapter was up to everyone's standards.
Songs:
Hilary Duff: Let the Rain Fall
Linkin Park: One Step Closer
Lifehouse: Hanging by a Moment
Spineshank: Beginning of the End
Three Days Grace: Just Like You
Night Wish: Nemo
Godsmack: Hard to Find
Can't Escape my Love
Three Days Grace: I hate everything about you
Three Days Grace: Drown
Within Temptation: Stand my Ground