*Once again, this is a sequal to 'Quid Pro Quo'; in order to have a better understanding of this story, I recommend that you read my first fic. Hopefully this clears up any confusion about my OC Apollo and her place in the story*

"Apollo?" Robin repeated himself, this time with a more excited tone in his voice. The other titans all stood and stared in confusion.

"Wait a minute," started Cyborg. "You know this guy?"

"Of course!" replied Robin, studying the amethyst eye glowing behind the black mask. "She's my friend!"

"Friend?" cried the others in astonishment.

"SHE!" yelled Cyborg in disbelief.

"Yeah I'm sure that's what he just said," commented the intruder sarcastically. Stepping forward from the wall, she then removed the black mask and approached Robin- embracing him in a hug! Speechless, the others all continued to stare, mouths wide open.

"Dude, that's not a dude!" yelled Beast Boy as he and Cyborg continued to stare at the odd… yet interesting intruder. Irritated, Apollo rolled her eyes and shook her head; it seemed like no matter how many times it happened, it seemed like mistaken identity issue never got any less annoying.

"Is anyone else confused?" sighed Raven as she and the others all continued to study Robin's mysterious acquaintance. Finally to break the silence, Apollo stepped forward and formally introduced herself.

"Hey, I'm Apollo," she started with a smile. "I'm a friend of Robin's- in case you haven't noticed." She mumbled. Shyly looking back at Robin as she stepped forward in an attempt to shake hands with the rest of the team; coldly, no one accepted the greeting, and she slowly lowered her hand. "Okay then, never mind."

"Yeah… and you two know each other how?" asked Cyborg, his arms folded as he slowly raised an eyebrow to a still smiling Robin.

"It's a little complicated," Apollo started. "But for a short while, Robin and I used to 'work' together." She looked back devilishly, as Robin- embarrassed- walked forward, rubbing the back of his neck. Now standing at her side, Robin began to help Apollo in the explanation of their knowing one another and their friendship.

"So let me get this straight," said Cyborg, slowly rubbing his forehead. "You two worked for Slade together, and you're the one that helped Robin get out?"

"And I'm the one who left all of those clues for you guys to help you find Robin and Slade." added Apollo confidently.

"So when we had that little fight at Wayne Industries we got our butts kicked by a girl?" said Beast Boy, his dignity clearly erased.

"Yep, pretty much," laughed Apollo as she turned to Cyborg. "I can see you still haven't perfected that left hook?" Insulted, Cyborg harshly turned away and walked toward the back of the group, mumbling a series of insults under his breath.

"So you are the one who saved us?" asked Starfire with a smile.

"Uh, I guess," answered Apollo, slowly backing away as Starfire began to approach her- growing closer with every step. Then, at a distance that was clearly too close for comfort, she grabbed Apollo and hugged her in an overly enthusiastic embrace.

"Oh, thank you new friend! We are eternally grateful!"

"Ugh, you're welcome," groaned Apollo under the crushing strength of the elated Tamaranian. After she had been released, Apollo stumbled to regain her balance and then turned to Robin in response to a question.

"I don't get it. You disappeared that night, where have you been all this time. What are you doing here?" he asked in concern. At first there was no response, but slowly Apollo sighed and began to explain.

"Around," she said casually. "My first real taste of freedom, I decided to get out and, see the city. But I was in the neighborhood for the night, so I thought I'd drop by to say 'hey'," she continued smoothly.

"At three in the morning?" asked Raven in her usual monotone. She and the others all stared at the girl suspiciously until she finally exhaled in despair and explained.

"Okay, the real reason I'm here is for you," she sighed, looking at Robin.

"Me? For what?"

"It's Slade; I'm afraid he's not finished with you…" she continued- a slight quiver in her voice.