A/N Oh little reviewers, where are you? Not you Aguna, I know you're there :) Anyways, yes, I know it's been forever! Please don't hurt me! Just read the chapter and review!
Chapter Ten: Knights of Shame
Robin sighed quietly to himself, feeling the light wind tousle his hair and cause him to shiver. It was now winter in Jump, and the teen was in the one position he hated the most. To the outside world he probably looked like his old self (minus the changed hair color and contacts he used now because masks were too confining for him) sitting on a roof, over looking a museum, waiting for a thief to appear with a random, valuable object. And yet it was the one position he knew he would end up in with Slade. It wasn't quite so bad for the ex-hero, he wasn't actually stealing the thing. Instead, he had been sent to steal it from the thief who had stolen it in the first place. Or as Robin liked to look at it, obtain it from the thief who had stolen it in the first place.
All in all it wasn't so bad, except for one little thing. His earlier prediction had been right, Slade had sent him to work the next day. Doing little odd jobs that the man didn't want to busy himself with. Just the thought infuriated the teen, but what could he do? So far nothing he had been made to do conflicted with his still-present morals, and if he didn't do the job the mercenary had made it clear that he didn't need a place to stay. Basically, the ex-leader of the titans was stuck.
As the wind picked up again, Robin blinked. Every time there was a big gust it dried out his yellow colored contacts and annoyed him greatly. Despite that, it really was a great disguise. His yellow eyes and sandy-blonde hair made it impossible for anyone to recognize him, which was what it was meant for. From down below came a noise, and Robin focused his eyesight down into the dark museum. He had no idea what to expect, but could only hope that this job wouldn't take to long. The teen desperately tried to call on Race, but his other persona was persnickety. Race came and went as he pleased, something that startled and angered Slade whenever he found himself face-to-face with him.
"Admiring the view?" Robin tensed as he recognized the voice that came from behind him. He knew that voice, hell he created that voice! Red X. "Cause I sure was."
The second that Red started bantering, Race rushed forward to be a part of it. With a smirk the teen rose and turned to face the thief. "I must say, this view is much better."
Red X laughed and sat down on the edge of the roof. "You planning on stealing anything?"
"You could say that." Race grinned and leaned against a nearby air-conditioning unit.
"Someone's being naughty!" Red X stretched, probably to give the other a glimpse of his body, but instead they got a glimpse of where he was hiding the object. "So what's your name kid?"
"Race." The fake-blonde's grin widened as he didn't take his eyes off of where the item was. "And I doubt your older than me."
"And how would you know?" Red X's pout could still be heard despite the voice changer in his suit. Within a blink of an eye Race had shot forward, punched the thief in the face, grabbed the object and retreated. "What..."
"Pros don't make such obvious mistakes." The teen's yellow eyes swept over his prize; a large ruby.
What happened next would haunt Race/Robin forever. There was the sound of four pairs of footsteps running and then a familiar voice shouted "Titans, GO!" All of the sudden Cyborg, Raven, Beastboy, and Starfire were circling the two thieves, ready for a fight. "Get 'em!" Cyborg called again, and to Race's amazement they flew right past him and captured Red X. It was silent for a second as the Teen Titans congratulated themselves, and then realized that they had an audience.
"Dude, who are you?" Beastboy asked as he eyed the teen over.
"Just give us the ruby, and you can go free." Cyborg added before he could even answer.
"My name is Race, and why would I give you the thing that I just stole?" The yellow-eyed teen grinned as Robin recoiled in horror. The two personalities were at war with each other, and right now Race was winning.
"Please, if you could give us the ruby." Starfire joined the conversation, sounding tired. "We do not have time for new enemies right now."
"Way to make us sound weak!" Cyborg yelled, but the red-headed alien didn't even flinch. Robin stared in agony as his team fell apart right before him, and struggled to help, but Race was still in charge.
"Well, if you don't want any new enemies, I suggest you leave me alone!" Race piped up and took a step back. This seemed to snap the Titans out of their daze.
"Get him!" Cyborg roared and time seemed to slow as they rushed forward. The ex-hero watched each one closely, dodging their attacks as if he had made them himself. He knew these people, he knew how they fought, and he knew how to defeat them. Within minuets Race had 2 out of 4 down and was currently battling it out with Cyborg and Raven.
"Who are you!" Raven gave a yell and sent a crate flying at the strange teen, which he then flipped over in a very familiar way. In response Race just smirked and was about to attack when a voice made everyone on the roof-top freeze.
"Having fun without me, I see." Slade spoke from the shadows, and the fear on the Titans faces was almost comical. "That's not very nice, I thought we were supposed to share everything." Robin was perplexed by what the assassin meant, but Race never let the man's double-meanings get to him.
"Slade!" Cyborg hissed in a very Robin-like way.
"Slade." Race stated calmly before carelessly chucking the ruby at him. If it hadn't been for the mercenary's lighting-quick reflexes the ruby would have hurtled over the side of the building.
"Thanks, Race." The man snarled out, knowing that only one person would be so stupid.
"You're welcome!" Race walked over to the man, finding his mask a strange sight to see after becoming acquainted with the man's face.
"What is this, another one of your apprentices?" Beastboy growled out, struggling to get off the ground. Back when Robin was the leader, there would've been someone to help him up, but now no one moved.
"Hardly." Slade answered back and Robin sighed in relief on the inside. Race didn't really care about what the man thought of their "relationship", but Robin was a bit more cautious. "In fact, this is my new partner. In every sense of the word." Slade then swooped down, lifted his mask just a tiny bit, and stole a kiss from Race, who was more than willing to be stolen at the moment. When the two finally separated a shocked silence followed and the assassin replaced his mask once again.
"Just like fucking Robin." Cyborg growled out and even Race felt a pang of betrayal in his chest.
"Speaking of Robin," Slade continued as if nothing had happened while Race/Robin struggled to control his murderous thoughts. "What ever happened to your precious leader?"
"He left." Came the defeated voice of Starfire. She was laying on her back, her eyes focused on the stars above her.
"Not before killing someone." Cyborg growled. Race glanced from titan to titan, seeing only either anger of resignation on their faces.
"Horrible." Slade made a tutting sound before stepping toward the ledge of the roof. Race's yellow eyes swept the place once more, noticing that Red X had managed to escape, before taking Slade's outstretched hand and leaping off the building with him.
A/N I know it's late and I know it's a little bit rushed, but I'm going out-of-town for three days and I wanted to leave you guys with a little something :) Review and I'll love you forever!