Bunny raven: special thanks to my reviewers for reviewing my story and to Amy for giving me the idea for this chapter.
Amy: muhahahahahahahahaha I shall take over the world!
Bunny raven: I think she ate too much sugar…
Chapter 3:
Starfire hugged her pillow. Now she was worried more than ever! Robin had come home so late and he looked like as if he had been fighting…
She felt hot tears at the back of her eyes and she buried her head in her purple pillow. Why must you torture yourself friend robin? Why don't you rest? I fear for your health she thought sadly and sniffed…she had never seen him like this except for the time when he had been affected by the hallucinogenic dust and that had almost caused him to go insane…
She slowly got up and glided out of her room. It was 2 in the morning and the halls were as dark as raven's room…she paused outside robin's room and she heard a clicking noise followed by the whirring noise of a computer. He is working again she thought and tears threatened to fall from her eyes.
She had half a mind to go in and cry her heart out but she firmly forced herself to turn away…friend robin was obviously not going to listen and there was no point in pressing the matter any further…tears fell from her eyes, oh friend robin why must you do this to yourself? Do you wish to die? She thought miserably and went back to her room.
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'Was the experiment a success?'
'Yes, but with side effects as you can very well see'
'I can'
A pause
'I have a job for you doctor'
Dr.James shuddered…slade seemed to brighten up after hearing about the side effects of the experiment. His red eyes glowed and stared at slade 'what would that be?' he could feel the man smile behind his mask 'since your new found abilities are so successful, I need you to fetch someone for me and keep him with you until I come'
Dr.James raised an eye brow dare I ask? 'And why me slade? I am sure you could get this person yourself' he asked, surprised at his sudden courage. Slade chuckled 'true, I could have done this myself doctor but I do not possess your mental-tapping ability and I need you to search in the boy's head, I need answers…im sure you know what I mean'
He nodded 'consider it done. By the way, who is this person I am supposed to get anyway?'
'Im sure you know him pretty well, robin of the teen titans'
The doctor's heart stopped in its track and his eyes widened…the same youth he had fought with? He couldn't, he reminded him too much of his son…
'Well?' the madman pressed on, with more than a hint of impatience in his voice
Dr.James sucked in his breath 'ill do it' he finally answered. 'Very well, I am giving you three days' said slade and the screen turned black.
Dr.James took a deep breath…im sorry Chris he thought dreadfully…I don't have any choice…he stared at the door and slowly got up to leave im sorry
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Dr.Benson stared at his superior as he quietly ate his dinner. 'Is something wrong doctor? You seem rather…depressed' the doctor looked at him, his red eyes reflecting the light of the lamp which hung over head 'it's nothing Benson…ive just been given my first assignment'
Dr.Benson raised an eye brow 'and what would that be?'
He looked at his assistant with an amused expression 'its nothing special…' his voice trailed off, not knowing how to tell him.
Dr.Benson looked at his superior with a raised eye brow 'you seem troubled James, is something wrong?' Dr.James looked at him in earnest 'slade gave me my first assignment and I don't feel up to it' he admitted with a weak grin.
He patted his shoulder warmly 'whatever it is sir, ill be with you all the way' Dr.James smiled gratefully at his assistant 'thanks Benson, I owe you one' his assistant only smiled in return.
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'MEAT!'
'TOFU!'
'MEAT!'
'TOFU!'
'MEAT!'
'TOFU!'
Raven's left eye twitched as she slammed her book shut, silencing the two.
'Must you always fight in the morning?' she asked angrily and faced the two titans, her emotions threatening to reveal themselves again. Sparks flew between them as they stared each other down, not trying to pay any attention to what raven was saying.
Raven rolled her eyes and stood up 'im going to meditate' she mumbled her voice full of annoyance and quickly went to her room, as she passed a confused starfire on the way.
'Good morning friends! What shall we consume for breakfast today?' she exclaimed and looked at her two friends hopefully, who, unfortunately were still trying to stare each other down.
Finally, beastboy looked away with a defeated sigh. 'BOOYAH!' cyborg yelled victoriously and gave beastboy one of his cocky grins 'in your face you little grass stain' beastboy fumed, his face growing red 'dude, I couldn't care less about your meat cyborg, I just don't want the others to eat what you eat…do you even know how it feels like to be one of those animals?'
Cyborg rolled his human eye 'c'mon man, its not like im going to eat you' beastboy glared as if he had insulted him 'you better not!'
Starfire casually walked up to them 'as it seems that you are unable to decide, shall I prepare breakfast for you today? I would be honored if you would agree'. Beastboy and cyborg looked at her with embarrassed faces 'sure thing starfire' they both answered in union.
'Wonderous' cried starfire and flew to the kitchen. Cyborg and beastboy looked at each other with annoyed and accusing looks on their faces
'Dude, you should have given up and let me cook'
'No way! You should have let me cook. Im not going to eat tofu, I don't know how you can'
And they both started arguing…again
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Starfire was screaming as slade broke her neck
Stop! You'll kill her!
He dropped her like a hot potato and her body landed next to raven's, cyborg's and beast boy's, their blood-shot eyes accusing and staring up at him
'No' he stares helplessly at his teammates, lost for words
This is all your fault robin; you refused reality and it caused them their deaths. You should have realized that you belong to me in the first place but no matter, death was their fate anyway
He looks hatefully at the man 'no, you're wrong'
Slade smiles 'my dear boy, I am perfectly correct, you on the other hand, are wrong. Stop acting so childish and face reality robin, your fate was to stay at my side' and approaches him
'No you're wrong YOURE WRONG!'
He sat up, heart racing and sweating as if he had just ran a mile. He blinked a few times until his vision cleared and he finally realized that he had been dreaming
He slowly stood up. That dream had felt so real…he thought as adreline rushed inside him and he slowly dressed up and spiked his hair. He glanced at the clock 8:00? Usually he got up at 5 …
He grabbed his mask am I losing it? And looked at the mirror nah! Must have been tired…one little sleep-in didn't matter did it? He placed the mask on his face and yawned…no use of crying over spilt milk; he would make up for the hours he lost in the night.
The first sound that greeted his ears was of beastboy and cyborg bickering about something, probably breakfast which had become a daily routine now.
The metal doors swished open as he stepped through them. He quietly moved towards the fridge, hoping no one would see him because he just knew that they would question him…again
Cyborg and beastboy were too busy arguing so they didn't notice their leader crept past them. Robin grinned, at least now he was home free.
Boy was he wrong…
'Good morning friend robin! How are you feeling today?' the bubbly red head piped up happily, causing beastboy and cyborg to instantly turn around and face their leader.
'Uh…hey starfire, hey guys' he said uncertainly and almost melted under the glare they both gave him.
'Dude, were you trying to sneak from us?' the green changeling asked offensively. Cyborg raised his human eye brow and looked at the masked teenager angrily which quickly turned to concern as he looked him over.
'No' the teen answered bluntly and while ignoring cyborg's look, took out a carton of milk and strode over to the table.
Cyborg followed and sat across him. They both sat in silence when finally robin sighed 'what is it cyborg?' the android glared at him; half in worry and half in anger 'man, did you sleep at all last night?'
'Yes' he replied
Cyborg blinked (his human eye of course) 'how many hours?'
Robin looked at him with a stubborn expression 'I slept at five all right?'
'Look robin, I only care for your better health all right. I understand you have to stop slade, we do too but I want you to be al right physically and mentally' said cyborg with a warm look in his eyes
robin looked at him but didn't say anything so cyborg continued…might as well say what he wanted to or else he wouldn't get the chance 'even if slade does show up, you wont be able to fight him in your condition. You hardly sleep or eat' he sighed and looked at his leader with a pleading look in his eyes.
Robin gave him a small smile 'ill try cyborg' the android smiled gratefully at him and then walked away to find beastboy to challenge him to a video game, probably space monkeys 2
He quietly ate his cereal. Cyborg had never showed this much emotion before…well, except in the face of food that is…maybe he was concerned. Great! Now he felt guilty for making his team worry about him…would this ever end?
Starfire took a seat next to him with her bowl of…something. 'Friend robin how are you feeling?' she asked 'im fine star, really' he answered in a warm tone. 'I heard you working last night' she added quietly, as id expecting an outburst but was surprised when she found none.
'I couldn't sleep, had to do something' robin said bluntly. Starfire looked at him 'oh. Maybe you shall like to accompany me to the mall of shopping with me this after noon?' she exclaimed, quickly changing the subject.
Robin looked at her with a flushed smile 'sure star, ill be happy to go with you' starfire squealed in delight and hugged robin, forgetting her alien strength (as usual).
'Uh starfire?' he stuttered
'Yes friend robin?' she replied, not taking attention in the particular situation
'Cant breath'
Starfire bushed and released her hold on him 'my apologies' and just when robin was about to open his mouth to say something when suddenly, the alarm started ringing and red lights flashed everywhere
Who could it be at this time? Robin thought as all of them gathered in the main room. 'Looks like someone is robbing a jewellery store' said cyborg darkly as he pressed some buttons.
'Then what are we waiting for? Titans go!' he yelled and everyone automatically headed out the door with enthusiastic smiles (minus raven) except for beastboy who was muttering something about Tofu and how the bad guys attacked at the worst times...
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Bunny raven: like it? Don't worry guys, it's different from Alexandreu's and someone dies in this story (sniff sniff)
Beastboy: have mercy! Im too young to die!
Bunny raven: who said you were going to die?
Beastboy: im not going to die? Yippy!
Bunny raven: I might change my mind (laughs evilly)
Beastboy: noooo!
Signing out,
Bunny raven