"What do you mean 'not finished'?" asked Robin, his voice showed signs of anger at the very thought of Slade.

"It's a long story," explained Apollo. "But it seems like 'The Master' wasn't ready to let go. He clearly has intentions of getting his apprentice ba- AH!" Suddenly, Apollo dropped to the floor, her arms wrapped around her head in pain! Startled, the others all surrounded her, unsure as of what was going on. Breathing heavily, she struggled to stand, but with the help of Beast Boy and Star, she made it to her feet. As she looked up at the faces around her, the serious yet concerned glare on Robin's face became her focus, "It seems I have a lot of explaining to do…"

In the main room of the tower, the titans all sat in a circle as Apollo began to explain the true reason for her visit. "As you all know, Slade isn't an easy person to figure out. It seems like no matter what is done, he always remains several steps ahead." Alertly, the others all nodded in agreement. "Now, I'm sure you're all wondering what that little 'incident' was back there?" the team all sat and looked on in interest. "Well much to my dismay, it seems like getting away from Slade wasn't as easy as I had hoped. After the fight, when everyone made it out, I was also able to escape. Unfortunately, I didn't make it far before Slade's drones found me; though I was able to fight back and get away, it seemed like- no matter where I went- he always knew where to find me." Confused, the titans all continued to listen- unsure of where this was going. "It wasn't until the other day that I realized Slade had managed to track my movements. And as it would appear," she paused and closed her eyes. "He's now aware that I know, and, he's determined to make things as painful as possible…" she groaned, tentatively placing her hand on her throbbing head.

"So what does that have to do with me?" asked Robin.

"I believe that in order to locate me, Slade has to be using some type of microchip or tracking device; unfortunately, I haven't been able to find it- but," she paused, rubbing her forehead again. "My guess is its internal; and if he's able to track me, then, what's to stop him from finding you too?" Instantly, the mood shifted to shock as the titans all stared at Apollo and then turned towards Robin.

"You think Slade put a tracker in Robin?" asked Starfire nervously.

"I'm not sure, but it could be a possibility." Apollo replied as she walked forward. "Hopefully he didn't but if so, we have to find it and remove it before-" she was suddenly cut off by another writhing onset of agony as a second jolt of pain rushed through her head.

"Come on," said Robin as he and Cyborg lifted the injured girl and guided her to the tower's medical center.

After arriving in the medical center, Apollo was placed on a bed and observed. Within minutes, the analysis was over and Apollo calmly sat up on the table waiting for her friend and his team to return; they had gone into another room for a discussion. After what seemed like an eternity, the team had returned and Apollo turned and listened to Raven's prognosis: "You were right; there was an internal microchip in you," the others all seemed shocked. Their eyes widened at the revelation. "Cyborg and I were able to find it and deactivate it, but we can't determine how it got there or how to remove it."

"That's okay," sighed the patient. "As long as it's not working, I have no complaints." She smiled as she silently thanked her doctors. "And what about you?" she asked looking at Robin.

"While Slade was obviously following you, it looks like Robin's safe," answered Cyborg. "We weren't able to find any type of tracking devices on or in you." Thankful, everyone released a sigh of relief. "It looks like you're in the clear," Cyborg continued to Apollo. "Slade won't be able to follow you now."

Apollo nodded in response and then looked at the faces around her, "Thank you, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it; I really do…"

"You are most welcome friend!" cheered Starfire gleefully.

"Yeah, any friend of Robin's is a friend of ours" added Beast Boy. Apollo continued to smile at the group, but then, her grin suddenly faded away as she slowly rose to her feet.

"Thanks again," she said softly. "I'm sorry; I'm not used to saying 'good-bye' but…"

"Good-bye?" asked Robin confused. "What do you mean; where are you going?"

"Look I'm sorry, but it's clear that I've overstayed my welcome. It's best that I leave now before something happens."

"Like what?" the titans all asked.

"But you just got here, you can't leave now," said Starfire, clearly saddened at the thought of her new friend leaving.

"I have to," replied Apollo, refusing to look any of them in the eye. "It's too dangerous from me to stay here. You've already confirmed that I was being tracked and even though it's been deactivated, Slade could already have my coordinates. He could be here any minute! I have to get out of here before he shows up and gets both of us back," she lamented slowly looking around the group.

"So you're just gonna leave? And I suppose you're gonna try to take Slade on your own?" asked Cyborg.

"If I have to"

"But," said Robin, reaching into his utility belt. "We just talked it over and we wanted you to…" slowly he pulled out an official Teen Titans communicator. Startled, Apollo stared down at the little device than up at Robin- his hand still outstretched. Speechless, she looked around at the team, and then back at the communicator; she closed her eyes as she whispered quietly.

"I'm sorry… I can't," the faint comment left her lips as she began to walk forward.

"But-"

"NO!" she shouted firmly, turning towards the boy who had been following her. "I can't! Robin, the only reason I even came here was to make sure you were safe." Touched by the statement, his eyes widened as she bowed her head and turned away. "Besides, if you knew who I really was… you wouldn't want me around…" sadly, she began to walk away.

"I know enough," said Robin reassuringly placing his hand on her shoulder. The two smiled at one another, Apollo looked at the communicator again as she removed his hand.

"I can't; I'm sorry but I have to go." She continued to smile as she continued, "I'll be fine; don't worry." She faced the other titans and thanked them again as she turned and proceeded to exit the tower. Within a few steps, she heard Robin's voice again.

"Wait!" he shouted as he ran up to her. "Here," he placed the communicator in her hand. "Take it anyway- just in case. You may not be able to stay, but we can always use help on the outside." Sentimentally, Apollo looked down at the yellow communicator and grasped it tightly. She looked up and prepared to speak, but was suddenly cut off by the titans' alert system…

*Yeah, I know so far this sounds like some kind of Soap Opera, but hopefully (if i'm doing it right) things will get better. Please continue reading and, as always, leave a review! I'll try to update soon! 8)