Slade and I had continued to look for Jericho. A few leads had popped up, but they went stale and other than that nothing. Whoever had lead him was good. As in really good. I had continued to do independent heists. Slade tracking my progress. How fast I was going ect. Ect. It was almost fun the heists. I kind of enjoyed it. I shouldn't rI mean I was still a hero-right? With the amount of training I was being given I was getting good-as in if I wanted to I could beat BATMAN. Also I had learned to combine my two styles of fighting, my Nightwing and my Robin. Flipping less, but also using my agility to land harder attacks on people. Paralyzing temporarily. I still wouldn't kill-couldn't kill. After shooting the Joker guns had less of a taboo, but I didn't' like to use them to kill people. That line I still wouldn't cross.

I crept along the shadows of Bludhaven creeping towards Star Labs. They had a chip that if used correctly could be used to help find Joey. I had know for awhile that Slade had kids to the point that I knew when I was still Nightwing. I didn't judge him for it. You were not defined by your roots. Artemis had bad roots, Superboy was half LEX LUTHOR for god's ske. My father was Batmna and I was the protégé/apprentice to Slade/Deathstroke.

I entered the brightly lit fluorescent building, moving in and out of the shadow like the thief I was becoming. The secriety was mild, and the chip was floasting in the air. Readlly? What is with Star Labs and floating chips? It was screaming 'take me' well I was happy to oblige. I deactivated the alarms, before swiping the chip.

"I'm on my way"

"No problem's I assume Renegade"

"No sir"

"Make sure it stays that was"

"Understood" Going through the vents this time I exited through the top of the building. A boy around two years younger than me stepped out of the shadows.

"Red X."

"Hey Goldie." I have a sharp laugh Memories swirling through my head.

"Not for sure Bats was mad as hell-poor replacement."

Rememver you were my replacement, you don't' get to talk." He waved off the point.

"How's Slade been treating 'ya?"

"Good"

"Cool. Shee you soon?"

"Maybe. Hey tall the Titans I said hi." He snorted, but I knew he would. I grapple off the roof, and head back to the base. Typing in the key I make my way to the main room. The one with the big screen and open gears. And concrete, lots and lots of concrete. Slade was talking to somebody in the middle of the room. Crap time to play the role.

"Master." My Voice echoed throughout the room. Slade met my eye as I walked towards him. I handed him the black and red chip.

"Good work Renegade, there is somebody I would like you to meet." He motioned to the man slightly shorter than Slade, but a good inch taller than me. "This is Ravager" I forced a smile onto my face.

"Pleased to mee-"

"Drop the act Renegade. Trust me I wouldn't be here except none of us have got anything close to a lead concerning Joey." I nod, and Slade cuts in.

"The chip Renegade secured could help us find Joey."

"Well do it Slade because based on the last kidnapping attempt, Joey could be dead before you find him."

Authors Note:

Okay, so I have this chapter up! And it's still short. Anyway the next chapter is being written, and I have the full plot of this arc. YAY! My lovely friend X2 betaed this for me, and when I showed her the first part of the next chapter she slapped me for leaving her hanging. By the way shamelessly advertising there is a poll on my page, and also I have a new story up 'Soldiering On' Which will be *cough* another apprentice story*cough* *cough* eventually…maybe.

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