"Oh, where is he? Can we not track him?" Questions a very worried Starfire, Robin's communicator showed no sign of the boy's current location.
"Starfire relax, if this is some stupid test, then Slade will come to us." Reminds Raven, she had to keep her emotions in check, she could feel Robin's fear from wherever he was being held and the boy was terrified.
"His communicator is turned off; we have no way of tracking him until it's turned back on." States Cyborg, his fists smack the keyboard, how had they let this happen?
Beast Boy flew his way in through a window, morphing back into his usual self "I couldn't find Robin or Slade anywhere, I checked the usual haunts and they're not there."
"Oh! Where could he be? I miss friend Robin, Raven you are connected with Robin, yes?" Asks a hopeful Starfire
Raven sighs, she'd been dreading that question, the connection was getting weaker by the second, she could still feel Robin's fear, but that's all "He's too far out of range, the most I can feel his a little emotion and even that is getting weaker."
"How far would that be, Raven? If we know that, we can at least get a certain area." Claims Cyborg, he had to step-up; he had to think like Robin.
Raven shakes her head "That won't work, it could be too many factors as to why the connection is weak, could be distance, could be he's unconscious, or Slade could be blocking it somehow."
"So, what do we do now?" Asks Beast Boy, his head lowered towards the ground "We failed Robin."
Starfire's eyes fill with tears "No, no we have not failed Robin, we will get him back!" The red head falls to her knees, no positive emotions left to keep her afloat
"What about the security cameras? Maybe when Slade took Robin he left a clue or said where he was taking him?" States Raven, she knew it was a long shot Cyborg quickly types into the computer, pulling up the footage just after the robot exploded. "It's worth a shot."
The team watched as Robin swam each member back to land, administering CPR to dispel any water from their lungs "Dude, Robin saved us all." States Beast Boy, he'd wondered how they all managed to get back to the tower, now he knew
The scene continued to play as Slade appeared, no doubt antagonizing Robin into a fight, the fearless leader lunged at the man, Slade simply moved to the side, leveling Robin with two waiting Slade-bots
The team gasped, they hadn't realized that by watching the events, they'd also witness Robin's kidnapping. Robin used both the bots heads to force himself back into the air, taking the pairs metallic skulls clean off before landing safely on the ground.
"I have to admit, that move was sweet!" Fan-girls Beast Boy in pride, he'd always been a Robin fan, way before the boy wonder made is way to Jump, he'd looked up to him, at times wanted to be him, I mean who wouldn't want to be Robin?
The footage shook as many robots shot from seemingly out of nowhere, each grabbing hold of Robin, pulling the boy towards Slade. "Turn on the sound; we need to hear what they're saying." Says Raven, once Slade had captured Robin, the two had begun a heated verbal battle
Cyborg nods and does just that, the room is now filled with Slade and Robin's discussion "This was your plan all along." Declares Robin's angry voice, their leader obviously wasn't happy.
Slade ignores the boy and begins tying him up with woven threads of rope "You're not going to get away with this, Slade. The Titans will find me and beat you."
The team's eyes pop at Robin's belief in them, he had full faith they'd pass these tests and rescue him, they couldn't let their leader down, he was counting on his friends.
"For your sake Robin, they'd better." Declares Slade as he continues to bind their leader tightly, the group winces at ever pain filled gasp Robin let out, they could see his blood circulation being cut off.
"What are you planning?" They gasped upon seeing the twinge of fear in Robin's eyes, they didn't like where this was heading, this was deathly serious.
"Like I said, I'm testing your little team." Responds Slade, the man had the nerve to smirk directly into the camera, he knew they'd be watching this tape, this was more than Robin's kidnapping, this was a taunt
"What's the test?" Questions Robin, the boy's eyes move from Slade down to his still unconscious friends, his silent plea for them to wake up and help evident in his eyes
Slade rips a piece of tape from his pocket, successfully hiding it behind his back "If your team is as good as you say; they should have no problem finding and rescuing you."
Robin's head turns, his posture seeming to relax "That's it? All they have to do is save me?"
"I never knew Robin had such faith in us, he speaks of us saving him as no big deal." States Starfire, the Tamaranian was now even more determined to save Robin
"It won't be that simple Robin, I've found the perfect place to lock you away, where you're going; they'll never find you in time." Declares Slade
"He must have been planning this for a long time, just looking for a place to hold Robin!" Yells Cyborg, how could they not have known Slade was planning this game?
Raven begins to lose control of her anger as Trigons power begins taking over her judgement, Slade had abducted Robin, her best friend and leader right in front of them
Robin's eyes widen, the boy had been taken by surprise; how Slade had spoken meant that if these tests weren't passed, Robin could die "In time for what? You won't kill me."
But even the team could tell Robin doubted his own statement, the boy fought with Slade as the man attempted to seal his mouth closed, but in the end Robin lost and his angry yells were muffled by the gag.
"Let's go put you away before your friends wake, I can't wait to see how they react when they know I once again have you."
Starfire's eyes and palms glow as her power returns, she was beyond angry at what Slade was doing with her Robin. "Get away from him!"
Robin continued to struggle as Slade tosses the boy over his shoulder, the pair and bots make their grand escape as they vanish from the cameras view. "He's going to kill him." States Raven, that's why Robin's so afraid, he knows that if his team can't find him; that he'll die "Unless we find Robin."
Cyborg tosses the chair he'd once been sitting on out the window, his anger consuming all rational thought, Robin was in serious trouble "No one's dying on my watch."
"I'd hope not." Comes an all too familiar voice, the voice of a mad man as he walks into the room, arms behind his back and a knowing smirk underneath the mask
All Titans prepare for a fight, Slade had crossed the line, the man was going to pay "There's no need for any more violence, I'm only here to deliver your first clue."
"Where's Robin? What have you done to him?" States Raven, her eyes glowing black, hair flying as nothing but anger and hate consumes her.
"That's for you to find out, I hope you know I'm rooting for you all to succeed, I don't plan on losing my apprentice."
"He is not your apprentice, Robin is good, he's a hero, not a villain!" Screams Beast Boy, how dare this guy think he has any right to touch their leader.
"Tell us where he is." Demands Cyborg, his sonic cannon aimed directly at Slade "And he better not have a single scratch on him." Slade sighs "Robin has such faith in you all, yet here you are wasting time with me when you should be working to save him."
Starfire yells and launches a series of bolts "Do not speak of Robin, you have no right!"
Slade dodges another bolt and makes his way towards the exit, his hands throwing the first clue onto the large sofa "Robin's time is dwindling, he has until sunset tomorrow. Good luck Titans."
This story is not dead, I promise. I just need some help with the tests, but I'm not giving up on this story any time soon, I'd love to hear what you all think.