Titans Beyond
Episode 14: Unexpected
Author: Brruundin
Warning, I do not own the Titans or any other DC characters I may use.
"Is this going to be worth it?" Cyborg says, as he and Aqualad get closer to the Titan's tower. "Am I going to get double crossed?"
"I don't know man, I just hope this works out for the both of us." Aqualad responds, also not very convinced. As they get to the Tower, Cyborg starts to have butterflies in his stomach. He really was starting to get doubts.
"Well, wish me luck." Aqualad says as he enters first and heads down towards where Raven was. Cyborg decides to wait outside, until he knew the moment was right to go in.
As Aqualad gets close to Raven's room, her door opens, and she turns and looks at him. Raven is confused and kind of excited; she was going to try out what Starfire had taught her with Aqualad.
"Hey Aqualad, what are you doing here?" Raven asks, letting out a smile when she finishes.
"Hey Raven, was just stopping by, to see what was going on over here. Is anyone else here right now?" Aqualad says and notices she smiles at him; lets a grin show back at her.
"Um well, just Robin and Terra, but Terra is too upset right now, and Robin is unconscious, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Jinx are out. Cyborg went off a solo mission, and Vibe just left us. Let's just say it's been a complicated… couple of weeks". Raven says, trying to actually play it cool for once.
"Ah I see, hey since I'm in town do you want to go do anything right now? It'd be my treat." Aqualad offers trying to get Raven out of the Tower, so Cyborg can carry out the plan. Raven smiles at the thought of this. She really thought she could bond with Aqualad, he was actually the only mature Titan who was cute. She guessed she could give it a shot.
"Yeah that'd be nice, so like what coffee or something?" Raven asks, trying to figure out a plan.
"Yeah I think there's a little place a couple blocks away from here. How does that sound?" Aqualad suggests, trying to go with Raven as much as possible.
"Sounds good let's go!" Raven says, with a half-smile. Then the two of them head out of the Tower, Cyborg could hear them coming so he decides to around the side of the wall. Once they have walked away, he heads inside.
"Hmm place seems a little different." Cyborg thinks to himself, trying to not alert Terra or awaken Robin. Cyborg then heads down the hall to Robin's door. He's very careful about opening his door and does this very slowly. Once it is open he looks inside. Robin is still totally unconscious. Cyborg pokes at him a little bit, but he doesn't get any motion or anything.
"Looks like you're out cold old friend." Cyborg says very softly, then picks him up over his shoulders and quietly heads out the Tower. Once he is out, he continues his way to the location Slade told him. He was starting to get cold feet, and felt really terrible about doing this to his friend. But he knew he had to save the Titan's East Titans, especially Bee. He knew Robin would be really upset over this, but he figured once all was sorted out, he might even thank him later. So then Cyborg felt better about the situation and continued along to Slade's location.
Meanwhile, Jinx, Starfire, and Beast Boy were enjoying a nice meal of pizza at the local pizza place.
"Finally dudes we actually agree on pizza for once!" Beast Boy exclaimed as Starfire and Jinx were both okay with Beast Boy's interesting food choices.
"Wonderful, now friends since we have partaken in the act of ordering in the delicious pizza, can we discuss ways to fix the situation you are going through?" Starfire states, as the three of them wait for pizza.
"I told you already, I'm over it. I'm happy again." Jinx says, behind a pair of dark sunglasses. She would sometimes stare at Starfire, and with the sunglasses she could play it cool. She didn't know how she could help it. Starfire was so pretty, with her tan fit body, and beautiful green eyes, she didn't know why she didn't notice before. Then she thought about it again. "Stupid boys" Jinx mumbles under her breath as soon as the pizza arrives.
"What was that friend Jinx?" Starfire asks, while taking a bite of the pizza. "Ahh hot!" Starfire shouts while pizza comes out of her mouth. Jinx giggles at the sight of this. It was cute that she spit out the pizza. Every little thing was cute about her… Damn it Jinx, she thought, why was she always crushing on someone new…
"Anyway, so you dudes are girls. What do you think I should do? How do I get Terra to stop being mad at me?" Beast Boy asks, trying to change the subject after the mess of pizza from Starfire's mouth was cleaned up.
"Well, what I think Beast Boy is that you should just give her time. Then do something nice for her. But you have to wait it out first. If she really cares about you like I know she does, she'll forgive you. Trust me on this one I know what I'm talking about." Jinx says, suggesting some advice for Beast Boy.
"Of course you do, that's why 2 guys have left you in the past couple months…" Beast Boy says in a joking matter, however, Jinx doesn't think it's so funny, and begins to glare in the direction of Beast Boy and then goes off on him.
"Oh my goodness Beast Boy don't even go there! All I was trying to do is to make you feel better, and then you have to be a big jerk about it. Don't think I'll help you out with anything after this! I was even going to talk to Terra about it. But now forget it!" Jinx says, with a very tense tone. Beast Boy immediately, flinches and begins to try to retract his statement.
"Jinx no! I'm sorry. I was just kidding, you know I don't think that, you're awesome! I love getting advice from you!" Beast Boy says, now trying to suck up to Jinx.
"Hmm that's better I guess I will help you out after all, I mean I don't want to live in a place with a bunch of people always angry at each other all the time." Beast Boy grins, and gets up to grab Jinx for a hug.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Beast Boy says, while squeezing Jinx, she starts to laugh while she pushes him away.
"Yeah no problem Beast Boy, but could you please let go." Beast Boy then realizes what he is doing, giggles about it and then immediately heads back to his seat.
"Well friends I think this has been most informative, and helpful, shall we make our trip to return to check on Robin?" Starfire asks, hoping Robin is feeling better.
"Yeah sounds good, let's go!" Beast Boy says, and the three of them make their way back to the tower.
So while those three were enjoying the pizza. Aqualad and Raven were having coffee just down the street.
"This was nice Aqualad; I really enjoy talking to you." Raven says, trying to be as nice as she could without getting overwhelmed.
"Yeah of course, no problem." Aqualad says, and then puts his hand on Raven's. She blushes, but immediately starts to read his mind. Aqualad can feel this then pulls away quickly.
"Sorry, it happens anytime someone makes physical contact, I can't help it. However, she did notice something about Cyborg in his head before she let go.
"Hey Aqualad, can I ask you a question?" Raven says, thinking Aqualad may know something about the location of their friend.
"Yeah of course Raven what?" Aqualad replies not thinking anything of her question at the time.
"So I did happen to get a small glimpse of Cyborg on your mind, do you know where he is?"
"No I don't I haven't talked to him a short while" Aqualad lies, Raven can sense that something isn't right about it.
"No, honestly please don't lie to me, Cyborg was talking about asking Bee before he went "missing" So I know he headed over to Titan's East. Then you show up. Yeah that's sort of fishy. Where is he?" Aqualad sighs, he knows he has been caught because he thinks Raven has caught on. He decides to confess.
"Yeah please promise to not get mad".
"I won't guarantee anything but I'll try."
"Okay well…" Aqualad sighs again, and then continues. "Well, the reason I brought you out here was to distract you away from the tower. Cyborg and I are on a mission from Slade. Now before you jump to any conclusions let me finish. Slade has found a way to destroy my home of Atlantis, and I can't stop it. So he told me if I would do him a favor it would be fine. Then he goes ahead and captures my team including Bee, because he's been monitoring the tower. He knows everything that's gone on in the past couple of weeks. So he knew Cyborg would come, and would work with him to get what he wanted. I had to get you out, so Cyborg can take Robin to Slade, he figures once Robin is gone, you all will fall and the city will be his. I was going to tell you when it was too late but I couldn't lie to you. I'm sorry but it had to be done…" Aqualad finishes, then waits for Raven's response. She sits in silence for a few seconds. Then calmly responds.
"That's terrible and messed up that'd you betray your teammates, however, I guess we can make an exception since you were trying to save your city and you told me before it's too late. Now we have to tell the others and stop Slade before it actually is too late. Do you know where Cyborg is taking Robin?" Raven asks, trying to keep calm about this terrible plan.
"Yeah I do it's an old warehouse that's a couple streets over, however Cyborg has probably brought him over there, and it may be too late…" Aqualad then realizes what has happened and slams his hand on the table.
"So stupid! Why would I do this! Ugh!"
"Aqualad calm down please. There is nothing you can do to prevent the past. If we hurry there still may be time. Let's go." Raven says while holding out a hand for him.
"Alright let's go!" He smiles and grabs her hand while the two head off to inform the others.
However, Aqualad was right and Robin and Cyborg were already at the warehouse. Cyborg waited around to see if Slade would actually show up and promise his end of the deal. However, right before Slade shows up Robin awakes very confused.
"Where am I? Cyborg? What's going on?" Robin asks, very confused with the situation. Cyborg doesn't know how to handle the situation of betrayal, so he begins to apologize.
"Robin, I'm sorry I had to…" Cyborg says, very calmly while Robin still looks very confused.
"Sorry for what?" Robin replies and before Cyborg has a chance to respond Slade appears out of the darkness.
"Well well, Cyborg you have done what I asked you, wonderful all is going good for you so far." Robin is now upset at hearing this at lashes out.
"Cyborg you've been working for Slade!? How long has then been going on? I trusted you…" Robin says, preparing to fight Cyborg.
"Listen, before you get do something crazy, I had to bring you here, he was going to kill the Titans East if I didn't. Man I would never do you like this on purpose!" Cyborg says, trying to stop Robin before bad things happen.
"Oh Cyborg please, you even confessed to me that Robin was the biggest problem with the group in the first place. You told me you wanted to be the one to lead the Titans, and now you can get your wish." Slade says, trying to manipulate Robin into attack Cyborg so he didn't have to. Robin is now beyond angry, and begins to throw birdarangs at Cyborg. Cyborg gets hit by one then begins to start running and dodging around the warehouse.
"Robin, that's not true I would never do that…"
"Liar!" Robin punches Cyborg in the face knocking him down to the ground. Cyborg starts to get angry and decides to fight back in a fit of rage.
"Well, now that you've pushed me it's time to open a can of whoop ass!" Cyborg yells and blasts Robin to the ground. Robin screams, charges Cyborg and gives him the beating of his life. Cyborg then stops fighting him and starts to cough and laugh.
"What's so funny Cyborg?" Robin asks, beginning to calm down.
"It's just that we're fighting and it's what Slade wants. He's getting into our heads and causing us to do this." Robin then stops. He realized this is what Slade wanted but still he was betrayed and it hurt. The rage consumed him and he attacked Cyborg one final time; causing him to pass out.
"Oh Robin, do you ever learn? There is no one you can trust in this world. That's why you should let the anger consume you and work for me again. It would be very enjoyable, you and me against the world. No one would touch us." Slade says, trying to convince Robin to side with him.
"I'll never work with you Slade! I've dedicated my life to stopping freaks like you from causing the world pain. I'm gonna put a stop to you right here once and for all!" Robin exclaims while charging Slade. Slade readies himself. The two go on in hand to hand combat.
"Oh Robin, you'll never learn." Slade says, then throws a smoke bomb and flees into the darkness. Robin screams in agony. Shortly after Cyborg recovers and the other Titans show up.
"Friend Robin are you okay?" Starfire asks while moving closer to Robin. Robin stops her before she gets too close.
"You betrayed me… you all betrayed me…" Robin says now consumed by anger and hatred for Slade and the lies.
"Robin what are you talking about we just found out…"
"Enough… I've have enough with the lies… I quit…" Robin says, then throws his Titan communicator on the ground and smashes it. The others are in complete shock by this. They can't even say a single word or make a single sound. Robin just looks at them shakes his head. Maybe someday, maybe someday they'll understand. Then Robin runs off into the darkness.
Cyborg who has started to recover just looks at his friends and begins to cry. This was probably the most heart breaking thing to ever to him or the team. Their leader was gone and he was the reason. Raven is the first the try to compose the group and take order.
"Everyone I understand you're upset, but let's go home we'll figure it all out in the morning. I promise." Raven, with a sense of compassion that the others needed. She was the mentally toughest of the group, and she knew she had to be strong for the group's sake. For her own sake. So as the group headed home. Three figures watched in the darkness. A bright smile came across one face. For he knew his time had come, chaos soon to spread the city like disease. Then, he just laughed, cutting through the silence like a knife. It was a tough blow for the Titans but they won't be beaten down just yet.
A/N Chapter 14 is done! This is probably the end of the so called "season 6" Yes I know it would be on a negative note. But trust me, good will happen. I figured it would be more exciting and mature to end this way as the Titans grow up. Now decisions are to be made. Will there be a time lapse? Will Robin return? What will happen to the city? Titans East? Find out the next time I update! As always review! Suggestions for what you want to see? PM or comment in the story! (:
