Hey everyone, I thought that I'd put out another chapter before school starts…in 4 days!NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! And you're gonna hate it more than me because it's unlikely that I'll be able to update very often, with both a job and work, but I may quit…It may be too much for me to handle. I really hope that I quit cuz I want my senior year to be fun. Well anyways enough of my rantings, here's numba three! In this chapter I made it so you can get into Red-X's head..a little more than usual. Oh wait review thanks…can't forget that!….
REVIEW THANKS…Teenyugiohpotterphantom: grins evily. I;m not telling you were the Titans are MUAHAHAH! Wow, you do babble a lot! Just messin' I do to! Hehe. So yeah I don't think that wee little note at the beginning, just another flaw in my unextistent logic. So yeah thanks for comin back t'read, I 'ppreciated it!
SnakeMistress: uh, this has been bothering me…what does that "ja matte ne till then" thingy you put at the end of reviews mean….TELL ME I MUST KNOW!
Physicflower: unfortunetly you won't be able to find out where the titans are until chapter four!HAHAHAHAHA!I'M EVIL!….erm…
Whitedarkness: oh they knew he was alive but Raven was just wondering how he survived the fall into the ocean….and things.
SageRaven: apparently you weren't the only one confused on the Redx confusion thing…when Raven asked how he lived she knew that he was alive but she wanted to know how he survived from the fall of the cliff thingy! So yeah!
Spiracle: I know I have school in four days, so I updated because I probably won't be able to again in like a month! UGH!
Evilsangle: thanks and here's your update!
Trinity: At the end of this fic I'm going to add up every "luv" that you type in the reviews, so far we have…64 "luvs" and hopefully I have more….that is if you review….
Syunikiss: I really tried to let you get into Red-X's mind without making it seem OOC, u think I did a good job eh? Well thank thee!
Crzy Grl: you mean you like my sense of humor in the story or in the author's note…or both? Well thanks for reviewing!
Tokyogurl1: hmm…. Son of Slade eh? I guess it could happen…wierder things in the show have….slade coming back to life, robin creating an alter ego which I sadistically twist to fit into my fic….cyborg going back in time….it would be original I'll give you that..I'll think about it! Thanks for the idea and review!
SisterOf Raven: hehehehe I should be called queen of cliffies…bow down before me!MUAHAHAHAH!……and things…
Vismorgana: Redx/rae is one of my fav. Pairings too….thus the creation of this fic…ENJOY CHAPTER THREE!
Onto the fic!
Chapter Three: Mask
'Where are you?' Raven asked herself, referring to the distinct absence of her friends. She tried to turn her body to see what her captor was doing but was stopped by the familiar pain that had been residing in her back for hours. She grimaced in pain as she tried to sit up. She hadn't taken notice to the shadow that had positioned itself behind her.
RED-X'S POV
I watched her squirm in pain. Somehow it didn't give me a satisfying feeling, but rather pitiful. I almost felt ashamed that I had hurt her. As I continued to watch her try to find a comfortable position a sudden thought dawned on me. Why had she not used her powers? She possessed a great deal if I'm not mistaken. She could've easily bested me and be back with her friends by now. It's strange that I'd rather have her here, cowering at my feet. She began to move her legs to turn herself over, removing the obstructing cloak from her flawless body…well maybe not all that strange.
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Raven felt icy cold fingers touch her legs. She glanced down to see X gazing at them longingly while absentmindedly stroking them. His thoughts came back to play when a foot roughly collided with his face. He staggered back a few feet, clutching his cheek.
"Naughty naughty." He scolded, kneeling down to her again. "I might just have to teach you a lesson." He said, presenting her back with a firm punch. He received a moan of anguish that sounded throughout his ears. He closed his eyes, listening as Raven gasped and tried to catch her breath as the pain still radiated through her body. He opened them and glanced down at her, he felt a pang of guilt as he noticed her eyes shut tight, fighting back tears.
Ignoring her cries, and his own, of protest he carefully turned her on her stomach. He placed his foot firmly on the middle of her spine and loosened the bonds on her wrists before grasping both of them. He gently pulled them behind her back towards him. A horrendous shriek echoed throughout the empty warehouse before coming to an abrupt end. A short snap could be heard by the two as X released her wrists.
Raven felt all the pain come to an end as her spine fell back into place. She sat up and looked at Red-X, her delicate eyebrows knitting together in complete confusion. Although noticing her puzzled expression, gave no explanation, he merely brought his hand down to her. She looked at it for a few seconds, thinking he hid some kind of weapon in it, before resting her own in it, graciously accepting his help. He pulled her up easily, and they starred at each other for a few moments. Her eyes reflected even deeper confusion at her opponents uncharacteristic moment. She muttered a monotoned thank you, though he was in no position to receive such a comment, after all, he was holding her hostage.
Raven could've done a million things at that moment. She could've ran away, back to her friends. She could've attacked Red-X and surely beaten him. She even could've battered him with relentless questions and accusations. Her options were limitless, but she chose the oddest of the bunch, she chose to stand there and stare at her masked captor, as if all her problems could be solved by just looking at him. Although she did find it a little uncomfortable to stare, unwavering at someone for so long, she found herself more at ease to find X starring at her as well.
RED-X'S POV
I wanted to tell her how beautiful her eyes were, how beautiful she was, but I knew I couldn't. The mask I wear isn't just to hide my face, it represents the façade I wear as well. If I told her she was the most beautiful creature I've ever seen, she would no doubt see beyond my mask, and a high dollar thief like myself cannot allow such unplesantries. I had to do the only thing that I could to prevent her from revealing my guise.
"Go." I ordered, turning my head to hide from her shocked gaze.
"W-What?" She stuttered, in utter shock at my lenience.
"Go, go back to your friends." I repeated, her eyes drawing me back. Deep within her gaze I discovered something unfamiliar amongst the shock and confusion, it was withdrawal, like she didn't want to leave. I looked away again, knowing this could not be so.
With one last look she turned and ran for the door, her weightless steps echoing in my mind. As the rusted door fell back into place I slumped back to my chair, my thoughts unwavering.
Little did I know, I had let her see through more of my mask then I could comprehend.
END OF CHAPTER THREE---
Okay sorry It wasn't that long but my brain is being really annoying right now…not to mention stupid, it used to be so easy to write a chapter, now I can barely write a well-written sentence, it sucks….well look out for chapter four in about a month cuz of stoopid school! If your want to see a full explanation (which I'm sure none of you care) visit my profile page! Oh and also….
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