Summary: What really happened to Robin when he became Slade's apprentice? And what did Slade intend for him. Prequel to Darkness.
A/N: You went 'oh' didn't you? Come admit it. Any way I know I am little late with this chapter but I got caught up with all kinds of stuff so forgive me.
Flashbacks
Thoughts
How the mighty have fallen
Chapter 3: Realization
Pain. Pain was all Robin's mind registered as he came to. The pain surged through him as constant and unrelenting as the tide. He could hear each of his heart beats echoing in his ears and feel the air going down to his lungs. He kept his eyes closed and his breathing even trying to determine if anyone else was in the room. After realizing the room was empty he opened his eyes ans looked around. He tried to sit up but gasped in pain and fell back onto the bed. He grabbed his shoulder and tried to figure out how to ease the pain. Finally after a few minutes the pain eased off and he was able to get up. He walked into the small bathroom and looked at the wound in the mirror. He couldn't see the black bat at all, all he could see was the sharp spiky s that was now branded into his skin. Robin looked away from the mirror as shame flooded through him. He couldn't stand to look at his reflection any more. It was official now he belonged to Slade.
No! Don't start thinking that way. If you start thinking like that he has as good as won.
He looked back up into the mirror took a deep breath then walked out. He barely got out the door before he froze. Slade sat on his bed looking straight at him. Robin started to retreat back into the bathroom but the door shut with a loud bang. Robin backed up into it with fear clearly etched on his face. Slade smirked at the boy's fear under his mask then slowly approached him.
"Did you enjoy my gift Robin?" Slade said in a voice that told Robin he was delighted with his work.
"I... Why? Why did you do this to me?" Robin said with anger, fear, and defiance clear in his voice.
"Simple Robin. I own you. I can't have someone else's mark on my property, now can I?" Slade asked cocking his head slightly.
"You don't own me! I'm nobody's property, Slade!" Robin yelled in anger. He heard Slade chuckle slightly under his mask.
"Your attire says different."
"My uniform doesn't matter. No matter how much you try and brake me, no matter how much you threaten me, I will always be on the good side." Robin said defiantly. He thought for a second he had won but with speed like lighting Slade had him pinned against the bathroom door.
"Sorry to disappoint you, Robin." Slade's voice hissed in his ear, "But your wrong, your no longer a hero but a villain. And a good one at that. Your no longer the ex-side-kick of Batman nor the leader of the Teen Titans but my apprentice. That brand will always be a part of you, as will the things you do for me. Good people don't commit crimes, Robin. Good people don't hurt other people. Good people don't betray their friends." Slade let Robin go and watched as Robin sank to his knees.
"It is about time you realize it. You are mine." Slade smiled as he saw tears began to roll down Robin's cheeks and he realized he had made the first steps in pushing Robin over the edge.
A/N: I have a question for you. Should I keep going or leave it there. Give me an answer people.