Bunnyaven: I got an A on my geography test! Yippy for me! Yippy for me! … (Ahem) now, on with the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own em! I'm only 15 for God's sake!
Chapter 27:
Starfire stifled a yawn as she walked into the living room. Her long red hair was frizzled up and was desperately screaming for a brush while light bags occupied the space beneath her beautiful emerald eyes.
'any sign of him yet friend raven?' she asked with slight tiredness in her voice.
'not yet Starfire' raven answered in her monotone voice and tore her amethyst eyes away from the computer screen to look at her fellow titan 'what happened to you?'
Starfire looked at her with a small grin 'I was up all night thinking about our friend and I believe im quite 'out worn''.
'that's 'worn-out' Starfire and I really think you should go get some rest' raven said while struggling to keep the weariness out of her own face – Starfire wasn't the only insomniac at the moment, she hadn't slept a wink either.
'Yo, maybe you both should get some sleep' a masculine voice sounded from the door. Both girls looked at the half robot with slight frowns planted on their weary faces.
'You know we can't do that' raven said pointedly.
'I agree what if something wrong happens?' Starfire piped in in an unnaturally high-pitched voice.
'me and BB can handle it and besides, if you two don't get some rest soon, you wont be able to fight properly' his mechanical eyes blinked 'look, I may not be a mind reader but I can tell you two are pretty tired, please go get some rest'
Starfire's green eyes shined with worry 'are you most certain friend? As I am sure that—' 'yes' Cyborg interrupted while putting emphasis on the word.
Raven did not move, her violet eyes showing the first sign of emotion 'but what if he gets hurt? What if you get hurt? What if slade—' 'its ok Rae, we'll wake you if something goes down now please go and rest—and that's an order' Cyborg interrupted once more, trying to calm the dark titan.
Raven hesitated—it was like a child trying to choose between a favorite teddy bear and a delicious chocolate bar. Cyborg nodded in her direction and she felt her mind a bit at ease.
Nothing is going to happen, you can trust him, well find him, and slade will pay
Raven slowly got up and glided towards the door leading towards the hallway but stopped before opening it.
'Cyborg?'
'Yea Rae?'
'Thanks'
Cyborg smiled and watched his friend's tired form drag itself out the door.
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'Screw driver'
Dr.Benson absent-mindedly handed the tool to his superior who was trying to fix a machine.
'Damn it!' Dr.James suddenly yelled as the machine exhaled a huge cloud of black smoke right in his face. He sat up as his assistant handed him a towel to clean his face with.
'Are you all right sir?' he asked with concern. He coughed and blinked his red eyes, trying to get the dust out of them 'this better be worth the money slade is giving us'
Dr.Benson shifted uncomfortably, this whole idea of making a deal with an assassin and ruining a young life was making him feel extremely queasy…and he had the strangest feeling that James was walking into a trap.
'Benson, whats wrong?' Dr.James asked his assistant after successfully wiping his face clean.
'Im just not sure about this whole ordeal sir, somehow, I just can't bring myself to face the fact that im about to ruin a young life' he answered with slight sarcasm. Dr.James sighed 'we have all ready talked about this Benson' he said with a warning tone 'and like I said before which I now say again: its going to be ok! Slade wont kill the boy for Pete's sake and besides, the boy is similar to him in so many ways' he checked his watch and stood up before Benson could retaliate 'its time to check on him anyway' he quickly stood up and walked out the room with Benson staring at him, his mouth slightly agape.
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The room slowly came into focus and robin felt as if someone had hit him on the head with a jack hammer…again.
He slowly sat up and began observing his surroundings. The same room with the same table and the same technology and the same door…yippy
He reached for a birderang from his belt but not-so-surprisingly found the belt missing. Great, just peachy he thought and started searching for something which could come in handy.
He finally spotted a shiny red object—his birderang under a table. Suddenly, he heard footsteps approaching his location and quickly swooped the birderang and tried to look for a place to hide … it was no use pretending, he was sure that the doctor wasn't that stupid.
He looked up and smiled … sometimes being an acrobat had its perks.
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Benson can be so irritating sometimes…just like a second conscience Dr.James thought as he neared his captive's room. He undid the many locks and opened the door… not-so-surprisingly, the room turned out to be empty.
'Come on out robin, I know you're hiding some where' Dr.James called out. The door had been firmly locked from the outside and there was no window or space leading to the outside from which the boy could have escaped through.
He cautiously took a step inside 'olley olley oxen fee' (me: thank you little sis!) Dr.James smiled slyly 'well, if you don't come out yourself, ill make you come out' he then closed his blood red eyes and began to stretch out his senses for any stray thought or emotion.
Finally, he caught it, fear and confidence (strange that these two emotions should be felt so strongly together) his eyes opened at once with a smirk playing on his lips and he directed his attention towards the source of the two emotions…
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I hope he doesn't find me, I hope he doesn't find me his gloved fingers tightened on the wooden beam and the birderang he had found earlier to stop it from falling as he quietly watched Dr.James enter the room from above.
Suddenly, he felt a tingling sensation inside his head and watched with horror and surprise as Dr.James looked up, straight at him.
Oh great, he found me
'Nice trick kid but I don't think its going to work' he said and his red eyes gleamed up at him. The beam he was holding on to started shaking and his masked eyes widened as the wooden beam shook his hands off and his body fell plummeting towards the ground—towards his captor.
He closed his eyes, waiting for the sound of impact but surprisingly found none. 'Scared you didn't I?' Dr.James said mischievously as he held the teenager in the air with his mental abilities.
Dr.James lowered the boy to the ground 'don't ever try a stunt like hat again kiddo, you could hurt yourself you know' he lectured 'im fine…and don't call me that' the teen answered stubbornly
Dr.James sighed and muttered something which sounded like 'kids these days' and before robin could fathom on what was happening. A rope neatly tied itself around him, pinning his arms by his sides.
Robin frowned with annoyance as the rope tightened … this man was really starting to get on his nerves.
'See kiddo, that is why you should always listen to what an adult is saying – preferably me' Dr.James said in an authoritative tone. 'Don't lecture me' robin glared as he began cutting the material with his hidden birderang 'and don't call me kiddo' he quickly cut the last strand and leaped over the surprised doctor towards the door. The doctor made a move to stop him but robin quickly shut the door from the outside—locking the doctor in.
'Now to contact the titans' he said quietly and sprinted down the hallway.
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'excellent robin, I knew you would think of something' a soft, cool voice drawled to itself as he looked proudly at the computer screen which showed his soon-to-be apprentice sneaking quietly in the hall.
His one cold eye traveled towards the clock which showed the time.
4:00 pm.
'Only a few hours left little bird, until you go back to your cage' he said to himself, his cold grey eyes giving the first glint in many days.
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'Note to self, always have a back up plan and his legs as well' Dr.James said to himself as he burst in the hallway. Opening those locks had been a piece of pie but finding the boy in the huge place would be…how you say…tedious?
The boy couldn't escape anyway, this place had only one exit and it was pretty well hidden; besides, Dr.James knew this place like the back of his hand and this would give him an advantage.
I gotta find this boy before slade shows up or im toast…
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bunnyaven: hope you like it. I know it didn't have that much action in it … but there will be a fight in the next chapter and im sorry for the late update…my exams are too close for comfort
until next time,
bunnyaven