A/N: Wow, so much has happened to me in the last four months, I don't really know how to start out this chapter except to say I'm sorry about not updating for last month… and the month before that… and the one before that... and oh brother. This is the chapter that was supposed to be uploaded in April and I intend to make it late (Okay, way late). 'Why haven't I updated in four months' you wonder? Well basically, my brother and I got into a huge argument, which ended up with me losing my computer until the summer!

Say WHAT.

Yup, my mom just swooped in and took my computer for about 4-5 months, simple as that. Yeah, you don't need to tell me, my life sucks. I felt especially bad though, I had promised to update every month! And I felt that this time I would've been able to keep my promise, but alas, I can't even do that. So I'm sorry for letting you guys down… again. I'm going to try not to lose my computer again so I can update. I've been getting kind of antsy about this fic too. It's been almost two years and I haven't even gotten 10 chapters out- and it's pissing me off, seriously. Because of that, I've been typing non-stop for the past week, trying to catch up and whatnot. So please don't be hard on me if the grammar sucks.

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And also: I'm sorry about last chapter, I know it was slightly confusing….Okay, it was REALLY confusing. But I tried to explain it more in this chapter (and it will be explained in more to come) but if you still don't get it just e-mail me, and I'll try to answer any questions you have.

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Kay, on with the story!

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The boy flew backwards from the impact of Slade's punch.

He hit the wall behind him and let out a cry. He opened his eyes and threw himself to the side, just in time to dodge another punch.

Slade's fist left an imprint in the brick where the boy's head used to be. He pulled his fist out of the wall, as he did pieces of brick fell around his feet.

"Stupid boy, do you really think you can beat me?"

The boy clenched his fists at his sides. He knew that this battle was already over, but he wasn't just gonna just lie down and roll over for Slade.

"I am not stupid." He said.

Slade growled. He picked up one of the trashcan lids beside him. With a quick flick of his wrist he flung it at the boy.

The boy dove forward onto the ground, almost being hit in the face. He could feel the air currents move above him as the lid flew by. It crashed to the ground behind him. He found himself face to face with Slade's shoes. He looked up and Slade towered over him. Before the boy could do anything, Slade grabbed the boy by the neck and shoved him into the brick wall.

"Don't try to be smart with me." Slade said coldly as he leaned towards the boy, tightening his grip on his neck. The boy gagged.

"I own your blood."

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Robin's eyes snapped open. He gasped and jerked upward. He let out a groan, the sudden movement making him very dizzy. He held his head.

'What happened? Where am I?' he thought as he looked around the dim room he was in. He saw the monitors next to his bed and recognized the soft feeling of the infirmary blankets.

His hand flew up to his face, feeling for his mask. It was still on. He felt relieved and let his shoulders sag.

"Why am I in the infirmary?" He asked no one in particular as he threw the blankets off himself.

"Because you passed out."

Robin jerked his head towards the sound to see Cyborg's red eye lighting up the corner of the room he was sitting in.

Cyborg lifted his arm and flicked on the lights. Robin had to shield his face from the sudden burst of light.

"I passed out?"

Cyborg's human eye narrowed. "You don't remember?"

Robin made a face. Cyborg knew he was in denial. "You should stay in here a little bit longer, I ran some tests, and there's something-"

"Cyborg." Robin interrupted. "Where's Raven and Beast Boy? We need to begin searching for Starfire immediately, Slade could be anywhere with her."

"No, you need to stay here. I'm going to go look for Raven and BB right now." His voice became stern. "Don't you get out of that bed, you hear?" Cyborg stood up slowly. Robin squinted up at him and brought his legs to the side of the bed. His feet touched the floor. "Cyborg I can't just lay around while Starfire is in the hands of a raving madman that can hurt her at any time. I have to go NOW."

"No Robin, you are in no condition to go anywhere." Cyborg said. Robin scowled at him.

"Well I'm going whether you give me permission or not." Robin tried to stand up but suddenly his legs buckled under his weight. Robin grabbed the edge of the bed to keep from hitting the floor. He let out a moan and held his head, the ache getting worse. Cyborg rushed over to him. He helped Robin back into the bed and pulled the blankets over him.

Robin coughed and looked up at Cyborg. "What's-what's wrong with me?" He asked in such a weak voice that it surprised himself. "I shouldn't be this weak…" He trailed off. He could feel everything begin to spin around him…

Cyborg sighed. "The samples of your blood… I don't know how, but Slade was able to-" Cyborg paused when the Boy Wonder gasped. He then fell back against the pillow. Robin had passed out again.

Cyborg walked slowly to the door. He held the doorknob and he turned his head to look back at Robin. He was out cold. Cyborg suppressed another sigh and opened the door, walking out into the empty hallway.

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"Where could they be?" Cyborg asked himself as he stood in the main room. He lifted the coach pillows, in hopes of finding Beast Boy in bug form. Just waiting until the right moment to freak him out and then laugh at him hysterically, saying what an oaf he was to fall for it. But Cyborg found nothing but some old chips, magazines, and- the remote! A blissful smile appeared on Cyborg's face.

"I've been looking for you everywhere!" Cyborg yelled at the remote, lifting it up high. He brought it back to his chest and hugged it. While he cooed and cuddled it he did not notice the dark vortex forming behind him. A cloaked figure flew out of it at a frightening speed, and then landed smoothly on the ground behind Cyborg, who was still oblivious to it.

"You know, I always knew you cared way to much for that thing." Cyborg jumped about 3 feet and half-screamed, throwing the remote high into the air. He whirled around, completely embarrassed, and gave Raven the what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-you look.

"Raven! You don't just sneak up in people like that! And where have you been! I've been looking for you and Beast Boy-hey wait, where's Beast Boy?" Cyborg said, getting angrier by the second. Raven looked at Cyborg with sad gaze. Cyborg immediately caught on and began to feel bad about yelling at her.

"Rae?" She looked back at him. "What happened?"

She took a deep breath. "His room is a mess…" She began but Cyborg cut her off.

"Raven, his room is always a mess, this is what you needed to tell me?" Raven glared at him, causing Cyborg to trail off. He gave her a confused look.

"His room is a mess, and by that I mean a disaster." Cyborg raised an eyebrow. Raven took another deep breath before continuing. "I received a memory from Beast Boy's teddy bear." She reached under her cloak and held up the worn stuffed animal by the arm. Cyborg took it and looked at it.

"And by that you mean…?"

Raven sighed. "This has happened to me once before, but only once. I'm not quite sure of the cause of it though. I have no control over it…"

Cyborg looked at her. "Raven, what are you talking about? Now come on, where's Beast Boy?"

"He's gone Cyborg!" Raven shouted suddenly. "Red X came! He was looking for Starfire and found him instead! I-I tried to help…" Her voice was barely a whisper now. Cyborg's eyes widened.

"Wait, Red X? Red X has Beast Boy? What the hell!" He slammed his fists into the table. "This can't be happening! In one night our whole team has fallen apart! Starfire and Beast Boy have been kidnapped by psychos, and Robin can't take two steps before passing out! Plus you are in no condition to be going anywhere." Raven's eyes widened as Cyborg turned to her. He pointed accusingly at her.

"You have a bit of a limp, I saw it at the bank but decided not to say anything. A team is about letting people help each other, why can't you let us help you, Rae?"

Raven turned her head to the side. "I was going to tell you guys, but then all this happened," She motioned with her arms. "If anything, my needs come last. Starfire and Beast Boy are our top priorities right now. Let's get them back, fix Robin, and then worry about me. Sound fair?"

"Well I think you come first, since we can't do anything about the other three." Cyborg said. "Why not? I've already told Robin he's in no condition to go anywhere, personally I think he would enjoy the company. And when you two are all better, we will be in better shape to track down Slade and Red X."

"I guess…" Raven began to ponder what Cyborg had said.

Cyborg offered a small smile. "Come on, we should go check on Robin anyways, he should be coming to."

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Robin woke up, for the second time that day, wondering where he was.

"What, the hell." He muttered and sat up. He looked around himself and sighed.

'I can't believe I passed out again. Cyborg's right, there is something wrong with me.' He thought. 'But…Starfire…I have to help her, I don't care what Cyborg says, I have to do something; I can't just sit around.'

He glanced around the dim room. The door was the first thing that caught his eye. He slowly eased himself out of bed. He walked to the door and froze. He looked out into the hallway and made sure it was clear. Once satisfied, Robin grabbed the knob and twisted it.

But the door wouldn't budge.

"Unbelievable!" he said, twisting the knob even harder than before. "He locked me out! How could he not trust me!"

Robin blinked.

"God dammit." He said and turned around, looking for another escape route. His eyes fell to the far side of the room…

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"What do we do if he's up? It will be hard to keep him calm when we say he can't leave." Raven said as she and Cyborg stood in the elevator.

"Well maybe, if we're lucky, he'll pass out again before he can even protest." Cyborg said as the elevator came to a stop and they exited.

"Cyborg?"

"Yeah?"

"You're horrible."

"…Love you to, Raven." Cyborg said as they came to the infirmary door. He took out a key and slipped it into the lock.

Raven's eyes widened. "You locked him in!" Cyborg shrugged.

"Come on! You know as much as I do that the second he had the chance to go after Starfire and Beast Boy, he would take it!"

Raven nodded. "Wait, does he even know about Beast Boy?" She asked with a worried look on her face.

Cyborg thought for a moment while turning the key. "I don't think so. I think he only knows that Starfire was taken…"

"Then it would be best to warn him about this too." Raven said as Cyborg unlocked and turned the doorknob.

He opened the door and after a quick glance into the room a grim expression came onto his face. He brought his hand to his face and shook his head. "I don't think we will be able to warn him, Rae."

Raven stepped towards Cyborg. "What do you mean-" She trailed off when she peered into the infirmary.

All of the beds were neat and tidy except for one that had the blankets tossed to the side. Robin was nowhere to be seen. Cyborg and Raven walked into the room.

Cyborg grit his teeth. "You have got to be kidding me."

Raven turned to Cyborg and gave him a look. "Way…to go."

Cyborg walked over to the window to the far side of the room. And sure enough, the screen had been removed and leaned against a chair on the floor. The window itself was half open and a light breeze was carried into the room.

Raven walked up behind Cyborg. "Well, I guess we have to go after him then."

Cyborg clenched his fists. "He just couldn't wait…" He mumbled under his breath. He whirled around suddenly, surprising Raven.

"I was going to tell you and Robin when we got here but I think I may have to change plans." He began as Raven raised an eyebrow.

"Okay, what's going on Cyborg?"

He leaned towards her. "Things aren't as bad as they seem. It's worse." Her eyes widened.

"What? How could it be worse? Can it even get any worse?" Cyborg nodded, his face looked grim.

"I did some tests earlier…and you would not believe what I found…"

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"I own your blood."

That sentence sent chills running up and down the boy's spine. But he had no time to think about that because Slade was putting more pressure on his neck by the second. The boy reached for his belt and took out a small silver ball. He squeezed it and a little red light began to flash from it. He tossed it towards Slade's face. It exploded in a puff of smoke in front of Slade. Out of surprise his grip loosened on the boy, allowing him to drop to the ground, heaving for air. Slade backed away, coughing.

Once the smoke cleared away the boy was still on the ground, his hand on his throat, gasping for air. Slade gazed down at the boy.

"Impressive." He uttered and then kicked the boy in the stomach. The boy coughed up some blood. He held his stomach and prayed that it would all be over soon…

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Woot another chappie down! I wrote this one about 4 in the morning so the grammar is probably pretty crappy. If it's really bad just tell me in a review and I'll probably fix it. So yeah about the other chapters…well good news I don't have writers block anymore but the bad news is I still have to start the next chapter. I'll see what I can do because I have camp tomorrow (half day though), my cousins are coming up for a week and my birthday is soon so I'm getting pretty busy. My goal is to get one more chapter out before the end of July. I already know what to write so that already takes care of a lot for me. Well we'll just have to see how it goes, won't we? I just want to make up the chapters from the spring so I can be all caught up. Oh well we'll just have to wait.

Well it's like 4 in the morning so I'm gonna call it a night….uh I mean day? Lol you guys know what I'm saying.

Until next time (hopefully soon!)

-Diamondmoontears