Disclaimer: Must we go on with this; I don't own the Titans, real or mythological.
Chapter Four:
"Titans Go!" the familiar cry ripped from Robin's throat. It was odd for Slade to be so close to the newly built industrial district and the school.
At the first sign of Slade the Titans had rushed to the scene as always. No time to worry about Beastboy. For Robin there was no time to worry about anything but Slade. That age old obsession rose to the surface and but this time was carefully held in check.
Starfire and Cyborg attempted to hit Slade hard and fast with a barrage of star bolts and sonic blasts. Without flinching Slade neatly sidestepped the attack and jumped to the next level of construction.
Brushing the steel supports he glanced mockingly down at the Titans; who were looking vainly in the smoke.
"Now, now Titans after so many play dates I would have thought you'd of learned that I can not be taken down so easily. Really, after such a long break I would have thought you would be better then this."
"This fight hasn't even started yet Slade!" Robin screamed and with his Bo staff extended leaped for the madman's throat. Slade ducked the Bo staff intended for his head and grabbed Robin's leg. Swinging him around he tossed him into the dense mess of steel beams to be caught by a dark shroud of energy.
Turning his attention Slade dodged a black covered motorcycle and was hit from behind with a blue beam. Surprise appeared and disappeared in his eye as he righted himself in midair and landed on another steel beam.
"As much as I like to prolong this little reunion, maybe I should skip right to the gifts." Slade taunted as the four Titans regrouped and attempted to attack again.
Quickly, Slade sidestepped Starfire and attached a steel band across her arm opposite of her other band. Gasping at the unexpected move, Starfire felt her mind and body go numb as she fell to the ground.
Watching her fall, Robin snarled and looked back at Slade. "What did you do to her?"
"Why don't come and find out for yourself, dear boy." Slade said as he invited Robin with a beckoning finger.
"Titans careful." Robin warned the others out of reflex rather then need. Now was no time to lose his head even if he wanted to beat Slade to a pulp, he would need the remaining team to do it.
Cyborg charged from behind. Anger etched on his face as he attempted to unbalance the glaring figure. Instead of dodging Slade met him head on and attached a steel band around his waste.
Cyborg felt his battery drain and his systems rapidly shut-down. Soon his body joined Starfire's fallen form on the ground.
"Raven, fight long distance, we can't afford anymore casualties." Robin's mind raced at the thought of three titans down and two left. Slade was after something different now, he was out to end it.
Nodding, Raven fell back and took Robin with her. On the outside of the web of construction, she chanted her mantra and tried to bring the whole complex down on him. Robin glanced at her face.
Even under her calm, determined look Robin could sense her anger and frustration as he appeared in the strength of her powers. He sighed heavily as the structure yielded to the superior force with a cloud of dust.
As Robin made his way down to the others he heard a strangled gasp behind him. Turning suddenly he witnessed Slade, impossibly alive once again, with his hand over Raven's mouth slipping a metal band over her forehead fitting neatly around her charka. Letting her go, she to fell in a crumpled heap.
The thin line that had been keeping Robin's mind clear snapped as he lunged towards his oldest enemy. With anger filled eyes he launched at Slade with a barrage of hand to hand attacks.
With the calm of one who knows he has won Slade reached out, grasped the boy's wrist and attached another band around his neck. All Robin could do was watch as Slade let him fall with his other teammates, victory in his eye.
On the roof of Jump city high, a blue eyed blond girl watched with tear filled eyes. She knew her choices and knew that it was time to make her final choice.
A/N: Really right now the only reason I am writing this story is for Terra106 so I guess it is dedicated to my number one reviewer. Congratulations!