(A/N Starfire is just not there yet. It will be a suprise though. A few twists and turns are on the way. A few in this part, no Starfire on this part however.)
Chapter 3
Slade entered the empty field. Red X proposed a meeting there. The moon was full and bright revealing everything around. No trees or cover. Just as he was wondering how long it would be for Red X to appear he was there in front of him out of nowhere.
"Interesting location for a drop off point and in person, my my this is curious, Red X"
"Yes I thought it would be familiar to you."
"Not really." Slade said waving his hand dismissively.
Red X narrowed his eyes. "Hum." was all he said.
"Whatever your reasons for bringing me here we have business to conclude," he held out his hand," the chip."
"Not yet."
"Not yet. The money has been deposited, you owe me that chip." Slade sounded irritated and more dangerous in his tone.
"I just need one piece of information. Only you have it. If I am satisfied you get the chip as we agreed."
They stood in silence after that. Even the air itself seemed to be holding its breathe.
Then he heard it. Sladebots. Hundreds of them surrounded Red X and Slade.
"It was foolish to reveal yourself in the open, and I feel no desire to have competition or anyone stealing for me. Keep the money, if you can."
Slade attacked along with all the other Sladebots.
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Raven, Cyborg and Beast Boy showed up at the field. "There." Cyborg pointed.
At that point it was unnecessary. An explosion pinpointed a battle. As the others approached they watched Red X in the fight of his life.
Slade had grabbed Red X's cape as he landed after smashing two Sladebots out of commission. He was swinging a vicious kick at his head. But just before it connected a black energy barrier stopped the impact.
"I should have know." Slade spat as he saw the trio approaching.
He threw Red X into a horde of his minions.
"Slade!" Beast Boy shouted. Transforming into a cheeta he raced at the one eyed man.
Cyborg blasted into a knot of robots.
Raven raced to Red X side.
"Azrath Metrion Zinthos" she shouted.
All the Sladebots covering Red X exploded outward thrown by Raven's power.
"You ok?" she asked.
"Yeah." He then raised an arm and his palm out pointed at Raven.
He eyes widened in alarm.
He fired.
The shot went over her shoulder and blasted a Sladebot attacking from behind her.
"Thanks" They said at the same time.
Cyborg was finishing up the other Sladebots while Beast Boy was assaulting Slade.
He transformed into a Raptor and pinned Slade to the ground.
Slade grunted and shoved him back.
"Aren't we the big man." Slade taunted.
"I am not a man, I am an animal!"
He transformed into a Grizzly. He slashed at Slade, the claws tore into his armor.
Claws, teeth, all overwhelmed Slade.
He was pinned on the ground.
"You can't bring her back, she chose me and you can't have her." Slade said to Beast Boy.
The gorilla pinning him growled in his ear.
He swiped a hand across Slade's face.
The mask soared away. All that was there as a monitor screen. "Very good Beast Boy, but no vengence today. See she is here, safe and well."
"Terra" he said, his heart felt like leaping out of his chest.
"You know she is mine, and why, but stay away from her. If not then I will have to take more extreme measures next time. And speaking of time."
The monitor began counting down from 5...4...3..."Run!" ...2...1 Kaboom.
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Next to a tree, on the edge of the field they stood looking at the battlefield.
Red X looked over at the others.
He handed them all three chips.
"I suspected something about Slade already and he never inspected the chips, I don't give stolen technology to pychos." Red X said.
The other looked at each other.
"I told the others about you. That you appear to steal, but that you really do it to con those who intend to do it first. Just like with Slade. Then turn the real merchandise over to the authorities secretly. You don't have to-"
Red X cut Raven off. "Red X works alone."
"Dude, now you don't have to." Cyborg said resting a hand on his shoulder while Raven put a hand on his other.
He appeared to shrink under their weight even though they barely touched him.
He took off his mask. The mask over his eyes still in place.
"It has been so hard. I think you are right. I have been fighting people like Slade so long and alone it is good to have ... friends."
"Welcome to the team." Beast Boy said holding out a hand, Red X took it.
"So what is you team name anyway?" Red X asked.
The others looked confused.
"Yeah, you know like the Outsiders, Legion of Superheroes, team name."
The other still looked bewildered.
A large explosion sounded in the city miles away.
"Trouble." Raven said.
They all raced off together.