Chapter 7: Escape is Futile!
"Clay! Clay, Wake up!" yelled Robin.
"Unhhhhhh... What happened?" asked Clay who was still a little dazed.
"I don't know..." said Robin, lowering his head.
"Where are we?" asked Clay as he scanned the room. "Sure doesn't look like the Tower..." said Clay. The room was enclosed in four metal walls. By the looks of it, even his strongest magic can not even scratch it. The floor was pure metallic. There was no sign of a door. There was only one bed and he was currently lying on it. There was plenty of light in the room but Clay couldn't find where it was coming from.
"All I remember is that Slade was behind me and injected something at me and then... I can't remember..." said Robin. "Do you have any idea where are we?" asked Robin.
"If my guess is correct, we are at one of Slade's holding cells..." said Clay.
"Why would Slade take us here?" asked Robin.
"I... I don't know..." lied Clay. He didn't want to let Robin know that he agreed to serve Slade, which was againsts his will.
"We have to get out of here..." said Robin. "Help me break down this wall..." ordered Robin. He then equipped his quarterstaff and began pounding on the wall. It barely got scratched.
"I'll try my best... Stand back Robin!" said Clay. He then chanted a spell and a small fireball materialized in the palm of his hands. He threw it into the wall and a huge explosion ensued. When the smoke cleared, They found that the wall was spotless.
"Damn it!" said Robin and slammed his fists into that wall.
"No! My spell! It should have turned that wall into ash!" said Clay.
(Outside the cell)
Slade was monitoring the two Titans. The "cell" they were in was actually a huge metal box. They were a dozen of monitors and they all showed data of Robin and Clay.
"Soon Titans... Soon you'll serve me and I will rule this world. Once my plans all fall into place I shall unleash the most powerful creature in this world; DARK LORD!" yelled Slade and then glanced at the huge septic tank on his right. There in the tank floated a man with long black hair. A respirator and some tubes were attached to him. He was only wearing trunks and he was well-built.
(Back Inside)
"Well... What now Robin?" asked Clay.
"I... I have no idea... Guess we're stuck here..." said Robin. He was sitting in one of the corner and brainstorming for a way for them to breakout. Clay was sitting on the bed and reading his book.
"I have an idea Robin..." said Clay. Robin's face brighten up.
"What is it?" asked Robin eagerly.
"It's a bit risky but if I can get enough energy into the Book of Cosmos, we can create a portal that'll getus out of here..." said Clay as he showed the book that he uses as a shield.
"Hmmm... How do you suppose we're gonna do that?" asked Robin.
"A lightning bolt will be sufficient, but we're sealed up in here..." said Clay gloomily.
"Would beating it up work?" asked Robin.
"Well... Yes, but we have to find something really strong to do it..." said Clay.
"How about me..." said a voice behind them. Robin and Clay looked behind them and saw Slade.
"Grrr!" snarled Robin as he lunged towards Slade with his Staff. Slade pulled out a remote and pressed a button. Robin suddenly felt that his head was about to explode. A sort of static resonated in his head loudly. Robin collapsed shortly.
"Now then... Give me the book..." said Slade. Clay went to his battle stance but when Slade pressed another button, Clay felt the same sensation as Robin did. He collapsed and dropped the Book of Cosmos. He reached for it but Slade picked it up. "Tsk, tsk, tsk... You know better than that..." said Slade as he exited the room through the wall. Clay stood up shakily and went to aid Robin.
"Robin... Robin..." said Clay as he shaked Robin in a desperate attempt to wake him up. Clay's consciousness gave in and he collapsed on top of Robin.
(Back at the Tower)
The remaining Titans enlisted the help of the Titans East to search for Robin and Clay.
"Okay guys, we enlisted you're help cuz we know you've got what it takes to get the job done..." said Cyborg.
"Since when were they gone?" asked Bumblebee.
"They have been gone for two days from now..." replied Raven.
"Oh I hope that they are in the hands of good..." said Starfire.
"Any clues?" asked Speedy.
"I found a lot of these in the basement..." said Raven as he showed Speedy the talismans of the Jiangshis.
"What exactly are these?" asked Aqualad.
"These are the stuff whoever was controlling them used to control all those hopping chinese ghouls we defeated a few days ago..." said Cyborg.
"Perhaps we can find some info about this things in one of Clay's books..." said Raven.
"Who's Clay?" asked Bumblebee.
"A new member... and a really good one too..." said Cyborg sadly. Everyone else sulked at the mention of his name.
"Enough of this foolish sulking! If we don't act fast, we might never have the chance to find them!" yelled Raven.
"Raven'r right... Let's get to it!" said Speedy as they all went to their assignments. Beastboy was at his room, crying. Slade has already taken one of his loved ones, he's not gonna let him take another that's for sure! Beastboy stood up, wiped his tears and headed out of his room in hopes to find a clue to where Clay went...
End of Chapter 7...
After the long wait, It's finally here! Please R and R please. Something hot will happen in the next Chapter plus the awakening of Dark Lord!