A/N: Ooh... People who's stories I enjoy, enjoy mine! Cool...

Chapter 2: Dreams of a Distant Future

"Well done my apprentice... You've led me right to them..."

A faint, yet deep andfamiliarvoice filled Robin's ears. Groaning, he attempted to pull himself together.

"It was far too easy..."

Instantly Robin recognised the voice, and sprang to his feet instantly. Taking a quick look around, he found that he was in fact inside of the Titan Tower, and had been lying on the couch infront of the television. He jerked his head round in every direction to find the source of Slade's voice.

"Where are you!" demanded Robin.
"Oh... I'm near apprentice..." Came the reply.
"Why are you calling me your apprentice? I'm not your apprentice anymore! Your apprentice was Terra"
"Yes... She was an... Interesting apprentice... Quite strong too, but only because of her powers. However, she was never truly like me. She still cared for you, and only wanted acceptance. I accepted her when you turned her away... I trained her to use her skills effectively. However, even when she didn't hold back, you were able to all defeat her so easily."

The Television suddenly flickered on, and Slade's mask filled the entire wall.

"You on the other hand Robin... You have no powers... Yet you are able to perform almost impossible manouvres... You have agility and strength far beyond these meer worthless titans... YOU are able to defeat them ALL, even when holding back... But best of all.. You're exactly like me..."

These words infuriated Robin, and Slade knew it. He counted on this single factor to push Robin over the edge.

"NO!" Robin Screamed. "I AM NOTHING LIKE YOU"
"On the contrary", came a satisfied voice, "have you ever TRIED to compare the both of us?"

Static now consumed the television screen, sending Robin into a heightened state of alert. He looked around carefully. From the shadows, Slade's voice emerged once again.

"Robin... Let me in on a little secret"
"What's that? You like puppy dogs"
"Hahaha... Not quite. I can tell you why we're the same"
"Enlighten me. I'd love to disaprove"
"Indeed you would. However I know that you became a hero for revenge..."

Robin froze. How did Slade know that? Robin was suddenly rooted to the spot in fear.

"I too, started out for revenge... As the years went on, I became more and more angry at my enemies... I wanted to teach each of them a lesson. When I had a target, I wouldn't let go... Not even if it would kill me... Sound like someone you know... Robin?"

Behind his mask, Robin's eyes displayed fear and anxiety... He knew that he was all of those things... Was Slade really the same?

"And now Robin... Let me enhance you hatred and lust for vengeance..."

Slade emerged out of the shadows, dragging 2 objects beside himself. At first Robin couldn't make out what they were, but it soon turned out to be not what... But WHO...

In his right hand, Slade had his fingers clutching to the remains of Cyborg's head... what flesh was left dripped of blood whilst any mechanical piece of him dragged behind. The left contained Beast Boy; his lifeless body fitting his stare. He simply dropped them both to the ground as if they were nothing but bags of rubbish to him. Robin clenched his hands tightly into fists, ready to pounce.

"Ah ah ah Robin... We don't want to be impolite and not allow the LADIES their introduction now do we?"

Robin's eyes widened. Slade wouldn't be so cruel as to do anything to them, would he?

"You better not have touched them." Robin threatened menacingly.

A click of Slade's fingers gave the answer to Robin. Starfire's body fell from the ceiling; burned, and still bleeding, making a loud thump at Robin's feet. For a few moments, Robin could only stare at Starfire's body. She was so innocent, and kind; she would never hurt anyone. however, Slade didn't seem to think along the same wavelength. His twisted mind had no idea of innocence. Robin knelt down, and caressed Starfire's hand, holding it tightly.

"Star..." He croaked. Suddenly, he remembered that there was one titan left. Robin dropped Starfire's hand and moved into a threatening stance at Slade.

"Where's Raven?" He demanded.
"Oh her... She's not dead... yet..."

Raven fell from the ceiling to the floor. However, she was not scarred, burned or hurt. She was in fear. The tower began shaking, and the windows rattled loudly as Raven's emotions began to rocket. Slade grabbed her by the hood of the cloak she always wore and yanked her upwards with his right hand. Robin started to make a move towards them, but it was too late. Slade took his right hand and placed it across Raven's face. In a second, he had ripped her face off as she was still screaming and proceeded to snap her neck.

"NO!" Robin screamed.

There was nothing he could do, as Raven's body slumped to the ground, Robin fell to his knees weak with pain; emothionally and physically.

"How does it feel Robin, to have no friends?" Boomed Slade's voice.

Slade's voice was becoming faint, and fading out the more he talked. Robin heard no more as he was consumed by his very own grief and dispair of losing all of the titans to the one person he had grown to loath.

"Robin? Are you ok? Robin... Robin?"

"Robin? You ok"
"GAAAHHH!"

Robin's eyes sprung open, a sweat and tears trickling out of the sides and from under the mask. It was dark, but he still noticed a hand and arm over him. Immediatly he grabbed it and pushed it off his body, following it off the bed, finally landing on the top of the owner. Looking down his heavy gasps for air suddenly lightened, but he showed no signs of letting go of his "assailant."
He was in his room. It was night. The curtains had been opened, and outside, dirty clouds covered the beautiful, shining moon. However, the clouds that had once been obstructing the moonlight outside began to move away, and Robin could finally see the owner of the arm. He hesitated...

Dun dun duuun!

Who is it? You'll have to wait to find out... Dunno when Chapter 3 will be up. Whenever I feel is necessary I guess...