A Murder of…Ravens?

Chapter Two

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans.

Summary: Oohhlala, Raven manages to win the affections of two totally different characters without even trying. How do the two romantics battle it out? How does Raven even react! OxO BBxRaexSlade

Author's note: I might tweak Slades character a bit…or a lot. Haha ;)

'Excuse me, sir. I'm afraid we are a bit behind schedule… the uh, machinery have not arrived yet. You didn't uh..well, this is unlikely but by any chance, sir, did you--'

'OF COURSE I DIDN'T FORGET! What did you take me for!' Slade sat back down. This was really bad. 'Just…Just continue the pace…I'll arrange for everything else…'

He never was like this. He was always precise, always accurate. But damn he FORGOT to CALL for the MACHINERY! What sort of dark power was this! So powerful that it left him dazed for hours and hours at a time before he even realized it! It was ruining his timing! His plan! What if the Titans succeed because of this? He has to find a way! He has to…eliminate the source…

FLASHBACK

It was already going well. A little glitch here and there but finally he had captured ALL five Titans in supposedly indestructible glass tanks. He was still thinking of what to do with them when suddenly he heard faint murmurs…turning into murky words…and finally a walloping 'zinTHUS!' After that everything went black. But not before he felt a jab at his abdomen and looking up, saw Raven smirking over him.

END

He couldn't understand how she had managed to dent the glass, much less destroy it. He had tried everything personally, launching all sorts of explosives on it and the glass had managed to stay as unscathed as ever. It must be something that Raven possesses. That was not the only thing that was running in his mind however. It was a very, very peculiar thing to be overpowered by a lady. Sure he had been beaten by the Teen Titans numerous times before (and it goes without saying that the group indeed included female members), but he felt that this was different. He was beaten by Raven herself. He was sure that Raven took advantage of his unconscious state by casting a dark spell on him. The only rational explanation to why he can't get her off his mind…

AT THE TOWER

'Robo-man, the remote's missing!' turning into a sort of bloodhound, Beast boy started sniffing around.

'What! It was here yesterday!' He said, pointing on the couch. Immediately he pushed a couple of buttons here and there and activated his scanner thingie.

….MINUTES LATER…

'Geez, Cy, next time, put your dirty laundry somewhere else.' Beast boy turned even greener than usual. Under the couch was a month old sock, all moldy with sweat.

'I don't WEAR socks! See?' He emphatically replied while lifting his robotic leg. 'Let's see now, since I don't wear socks, and Robin, Starfire, and Raven are FAR too responsible to leave their socks to ROT on the FLOOR (hey..ROTF haha), then that leaves…well now I wonder whose…' Cyborg was enjoying this sarcastic moment.

'Oh yeah…so that's where it went…'

'Look, let's just try to concentrate on finding the remote, okay?'

'Right.'

…MORE MINUTES LATER…

'We can't find the REMOTE!'

Starfire had just entered the room and the second she stepped in, she was immediately greeted by two teary-eyed Titans. If she weren't so nice, she would've labeled them pathetic—with a capital P.

'That is very terrible to lose what is very vital to you both! But on the bright side, you, Beast boy, and you, Cyborg, do not get to disagree on who it is to succeed the visual game. Is it not good?'

The half-human-half-robot and the guy that morphs into animals just stared at her as if she was a freak. 'So you gonna help us or what.'

AT SLADE'S HIDEAWAY

AAARRGHHHHH... 'YOU! Come over here.' He motioned to one of the Sladebots nearby.

'Yes, sir.'

'Look, everytime I appear to be thinking about something and spacing out, please call my attention.'

'As you wish, sir.'

This stupid 5-minute job was still unfinished after half an hour! Whatever Raven had cast on him was a very strong spell. Luckily the agency had the technology he had needed made ready and delivered almost immediately after he called.

He had already contacted a Titan about this. He cho—

'Sir!'

'WHA-YE-oh..yes.'

FLASHBACK

He entered her room through the shadows, as usual. He had always liked her room, so many dark places to hide in…

'What do you want, Slade?' she had half-hissed his name.

'Sir!'

'YOU!'

'Yes, sir?'

'No, NOT YO--eh?..nothing.'

BACK TO FLASHBACK

'Well, Raven,' he stated her name in a slightly gentle tone. He glanced at her face, noticing that her eyes were like purple flames.

Quite feisty tonight…no that's lame. Uh..I like what you've done with your room…NO! um…WHAT AM I THINKING!

'Sir!'

'I KNOW I'M LA—whaa?' This sladebot was getting on his nervers—making him say things that are…well, downright wrong!

ONCE AGAIN RETURN TO FLASHBACK

'I think you heard me the first time, but what do you want!' she wasn't feeling exactly comfortable under his gaze.

'Oh, nothing. I just wanted you to know that I'll have a surprise for you Titans tomorrow. Nothing serious, you'll see.

At this he waved his hands casually and left. It wa—

'Sir!'

'WHAT N—oh.' Was he getting too old for this?

AT THE TOWER AGAIN

After 30 more minutes of a bit of flying around and a bit of transforming into anything that has a nose attached to it, the threesome still came up with nothing. They collapsed into the comfy couches. Enter Robin.

'Hey guys, what's with the long faces?' he asked, approaching them from behind the couch.

'It's…it's gone, Robin…' moped Beast boy.

'What is?' there was a hint of seriousness in his voice. (we know what you're in for, Robin…hahaha :D)

Suddenly Cyborg exploded (figuratively) 'IT'S NEVER COMING BACK! WHAT DID WE EVER DOO TO DEESERVE THIS!'

'Why didn't you tell me earlier! Wh-what's missing!'

'It is indeed unfortunate, friend Robin.'

'What, Starfire? WHAT'S MISSING!'

'The…remote…'

OO kaboom OO

That was kinda long wasn't it. Haha. Thanks for the three beautiful people who reviewed! I was expecting like…only one and supposedly it says 'I love Robin.' Or something like that. Well, THANKS! D muchachos! Haha hope you all liked this one too! By the way this is all dedicated to Dark S3cret, BlackBloodyTears, and beautifulpurpleflame…Whether you liked it or not! HAH.

In the next chappie you'll find out what exactly is Slade working on…

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