A burly hand knocked hard on the dark wood doors of the mansion. The sound of scurrying feet could be heard inside. Wintergreen unlocked the doors and opened them. He was shocked to hear a knock as the mansion was in a remote area.

Wintergreen looked up at the sight of the two burly men in front of him. One man had pasty skin and bleached blonde hair which was in a military cut hairstyle. He had small stubbles of hair underneath his chin and wore a tight black muscle shirt with a big leather jacket. He wore dark blue jeans and black combat boots. The second man had chocolate colored skin and had bright brown eyes. He had on the same black muscle shirt but wore black jeans and no jacket. They were extremely tall and towered over Wintergreen like skyscrapers. Wintergreen tried hard to not show his small fear as that would only give them confidence.

"May I help you, two men?"

The blonde nodded his head and leaned against the doorframe. "Yeah, we got a message to tell Slade."

Wintergreen knew exactly why they were here, but he had no intentions of bringing them inside their home, so he lied. "Slade is not home at the moment."

The two men didn't take no for an answer. They were reluctant to leave. "Are you sure, old man? This message is very important."

"I said that he is not here." Wintergreen snapped.

"Calm down. Mind if we come in?" The chocolate man said with a devious smirk.

"I would prefer for you gentlemen to not."

The blonde was starting to get impatient. He rested his big hand on the door and slammed it open. Wintergreen stepped back to avoid getting hit. "If you do not leave, I will call the police."

The burly men welcomed themselves into the grand home, looking at the expensive interior. The blonde gave a whistle. "What a nice place you got here. Slade must have done a lot to get this place."

Wintergreen sighed and shut the doors behind him. There was no way he could kick these men out. He reached into his pocket and brought out a small pager when the men started to touch the expensive vases on the fireplace as if they were toys. He knew Slade would be somewhere on the second floor. He pressed the button, alerting Slade of the dilemma. Hopefully, he wasn't fooling around with Raven to not see the message. On the meantime, he might as well stall as long as he could.

"Gentlemen, you seem famished. Would you care for some refreshments?"

"Oh, yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about. I'm starving." The blonde grabbed at his muscular abdomen to show his hunger. His partner turned to him scornfully.

"We have to give our message and leave."

Wintergreen slightly panicked. "Come, sir. I even have dinner cooking in the oven."

"I'm in!" The blonde followed him. His partner tried to get his attention, but it was to no use. He sighed and decided to join the meal since he was hungry himself.

"Only 10 minutes then we have to leave because I'm not gonna get fired for your dumbass decisions."

Raven looked into the mirror and brushed her wet long, locks. She hadn't noticed how long she has been away from her actual home. When she had "arrived" to Slade's home, her hair was medium lengthed, just past her shoulders. Now, her hair was close to the middle of her back. She didn't like the idea of having her hair so long, but she was starting to get used to it.

"You know you're keeping the long hair because of Slade. He loves it."

Raven rolled her eyes and ignored the voice in her head. She continued brushing, making sure there were no knots. She jumped when she felt warm hands run through the back of her head. She looked at him through the mirror. He was also in his uniform but had his gloves and mask off. It surprised her how quickly he became comfortable with her. She no longer felt like a stranger to him. They have gotten closer in the time they've been together.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. She flinched slightly but continued brushing her hair. He chuckled slightly and continued playing with her hair. "Did I tell you that I enjoy playing with your hair." He nuzzled his face in the crook of her neck, taking in the fresh scent.

Raven shivered slightly but kept her cool demeanor. "Yes. Plenty of times." Although she hated to admit it, she liked Slade's attention, but it was still weird to her.

Slade started to trail butterfly kisses on her neck. Raven stopped her action and looked at their reflection in the mirror. She had to admit that it turned her on. She easily realized that her weakness was kisses to the neck. It made her legs weak and her body tremble. Unknowingly she started to moan when his kisses became more intense. His hands going up and down her thighs, inching closer to her womanhood when she felt a vibration.

Slade quickly stopped and put on a serious face. Raven was saddened at the absence of his warmth. She composed herself and continued with her hair.

"I have to go." He said quickly. Raven noticed the urgency in his voice and felt concerned.

"Why? What's going on?"

Slade found his mask and gloves. "We have...visitors."

This felt suspicious. "I'm coming with you." Raven grabbed her cloak and fastened it.

Slade sighed. He didn't know who or what he was in for and didn't want to bring Raven along. He simply saw Wintergreen message and saw that it read "Emergency. Go to the office." But looking at Raven's face, he knew that she would not take 'no' for an answer.

"Fine, but you have to stay hidden."

"Yo, Sparky. Have you seen Nightwing and Star recently?"

Cyborg looked up from the computer in the common room to look at Bee. "Nah. Why?"

"They've been really...distant, and Starfire isn't her happy self anymore."

"Do you think they broke up?"

Bee shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know. Star and I don't really talk about that stuff."

"Well, maybe you should." Cyborg turned his attention back to the computer screen. "It can get pretty lonesome, being the only female in the tower."

"I'll try. Just to see what's up between them."

"Great." Cyborg continued his gaze on the computer screen, somewhat not caring about the dilemma between Nightwing and Starfire at the moment. Everyone has bumps in their relationship. This isn't the first time Nightwing and Star fought against each other. One time, they got into a massive argument and didn't talk for a whole week, but made up soon after. They'll be fine...hopefully.

"Sparky, I think you need to get away from this screen. You're gonna burn your eyes out." Bee smirked and wrapped her smooth arms around Cyborg's neck. He blushed at her actions. This is the first Bee has ever done this in public.

"Uh,"

Bee rubbed her hands over Cyborg's mechanical chest. "C'mon. Let's go...hang out.."

Cyborg saw her mischievous smile and quickly knew what she meant. He had work to do on the computer, but that can wait. He has all day. Taking a little break won't hurt him.

"O..kay.." Bee took a hold of his hand and dragged him out of the common room, laughing at his lovestruck smile.

Changeling gave a hiccup and reached for another bottle. Speedy grinned and handed over another pack for him to easily take. He sat on the green floors of Beast boy's semi-messy room. The two men were enjoying their bonding time with alcohol, away from the others.

"Awe, man! This stuff is great." Changeling opened the bottle in record time and took a big gulp of the liquid.

"I know." Speedy finished the last of his drink and threw the bottle into the small pile stacked in the corner of Changeling's room.

"I should have tried this years ago!"

"The bar downtown has THE BEST vodka shots."

Changeling looked at him with confusion. His hair was greasy and his eyes were droopy. "Vodka shots? I never tried those."

"Then we should go. You got money?"

Beast boy patted his sides and shook his head. "I don't know. Nightwing might have some. He's in charge of the account."

Speedy rolled his eyes. "Bee is in charge of the East's account too. I swear. They're so controlling."

Changeling slightly nodded but continued his drinking. "Then how did you get the money for the beer?"

"I just told her I needed the money to buy personal stuff. She can't keep the money from me cause we're a team. Everyone earned that money."

Changeling threw his empty bottle with the other bottles and leaned back onto his bed. He groaned from how full he was. "I can't drink anymore."

Speedy smirked. "You drank a lot as a new drinker."

Changeling burped and mumbled a 'yeah'. He soon sat up and staggered to his feet. He struggled with keeping his balance but managed to do it. "I gotta use it."

Speedy nodded and turned on the tv that was against the wall. "Alright, dude. Don't get caught wasted."

Changeling mumbled and stumbled out of his room, ignoring Speedy's comment. He was too drunk to hear correctly. His vision was blurry and saw things in two. He remembered where the bathroom was, so he quickly found it but he paused when he saw Nightwing turn the corner reading a piece of paper.

"Shit.."

"Right this way. Slade has just arrived."

The two men followed Wintergreen contently. Their stomachs were full and ready to complete their mission.

Wintergreen knocked on the door, waiting for a response. He feared that Slade was not inside. He only prayed that he got his message about their arrival. He was not scared of the burly men now. The time he spent with them only showed their immaturity. They were like idiots paired up together. He was fearful of who they were working for and their connections with him.

Slade opened the office door, letting the two men inside his office. The light environment turned serious. "Thank you, Wintergreen."

He nodded and walked away, hoping everything would turn out alright.

"What brings you here?"

The men stood firm in the center of the room. "We have a message from our boss. He wants to know why he hasn't received his order."

Slade stood in front of them with his arms behind his back. "Ah, yes. There was a mishap in the plan."

"A mishap like what?"

"The chemical exploded during a battle to retrieve it."

The black man raised an eyebrow. "..Ok? I thought you were sneaky when it came to that stuff. How did you get into a fight?"

"I may be sneaky, but that doesn't mean the mission will turn out successful every time. I simply was not on my luck."

The blonde groaned. "Boss needs the compound ASAP. If you don't get it to him, there will be consequences." He pulled up his shirt to show his silver gun tucked in his pants.

Raven gasped slightly at the sight of it. She used her powers to camouflage herself in the walls of his office. She had a big view of the scene in front of her, and frankly, she didn't like what she was witnessing.

Slade rolled his eyes. "You and your boss do not fear me. Tell him to be patient. I will get him what he needs."

The blonde obviously had some anger issues. He pulled out the gun from his pants and pointed it at Slade, who didn't flinch. His partner grabbed his arm and told him to calm down.

"You ain't scared of me, huh? I'll show you what to be scared of!" He pulled the back of the gun, preparing to shoot it.

"Yo man! Calm down!"

Slade chuckled. "I believe your work here is done. You can return to your boss or whoever sent you." He waved his hand in front of them as if they were stray animals.

The blonde groaned and wrapped his finger around the trigger. Slade did not notice this small action, but Raven did. She moved from her hiding spot, and ran towards Slade with her hand, glowing black.

The sound of the gun firing the shot brought almost everyone to shock. Slade moved back and brought his hand up to block the bullet, but it never pierced his skin. He opened his eye and saw a black barrier between him and the man. He looked down and saw Raven in front of him .

"Raven! What are you doing?"

"I'm saving your dumbass." She snapped.

"Who the hell is that?" The blonde stared in disbelief at the black power.

"I don't know but keep shooting!" The other man brought out his own silver gun and started to fire it at Slade and Raven.

The black barrier still held up easily against the bullets. Raven turned to Slade. "Care to explain how you're going to get us out of this mess?"

Slade pondered for a quick second before reaching into his belt and getting out his bo staff. It extended to its full length right before their eyes. He sighed and looked at her. "We have to fight them off."

Raven rolled her eyes. Oh how she desired to curl up with a good book and some warm tea, but Slade was right. These men were destroying his office drastically and the loud guns were giving her a headache.

"At the count of three, put down your shield."

Raven looked at him. "Are you sure? That doesn't sound the wisest."

"I can handle it...One...Two...Three!"

Raven undid her shield on Slade's side but kept hers up. She didn't know about Slade but she certainly didn't want to get shot.

Slade charged through the small exit with his staff ready. The men continued to shoot their guns at the fast man, but it was to no avail. Slade dodged the bullets with ease. He jumped into the air and took out the blonde first. The blonde fell back, skidding against the floor. His partner aimed his gun, but it was taken apart, piece by piece from Raven's powers. He looked at her with fear but stayed firm and got into a fighting stance.

"You're just a small chick. What are you gonna do?"

Raven ignored him and threw her dark magic at the ignorant man. He ran from the powers like a coward. It didn't take Raven long until she managed to get him. The force of the attack knocked him out cold instantly.

She turned to see Slade dragging the unconscious blonde next to his partner. Unlike him, he had a gash on his head, causing him to bleed. Slade tossed him next to his partner as if he was a rag doll.

"Are you ok?"

Raven nodded her head and looked back at them. "What are we gonna do with them?"

Slade typed in a small pad and two bots entered the room in a minute. Raven flinched when she saw them, making Slade smirk.

"I swear. You have bots everywhere in this place."

Slade shrugged. "They're very helpful." He turned to the two soldier like bots. "Take these two back to Omen."

"Omen?"

Each bot took a burly man and walked out the doors, leaving the couple in the destroyed office.

Slade took off his mask and wiped the sweat from his face. Raven simply stared back at the sexiness, feeling a twinge of sparks in her body.

"Look at the sexiness, Raven! I'm dying."

"This isn't good at all," Slade said tiredly.

"What do you mean?"

"Omen Marth. He is not someone to be messed with and doesn't like it when things don't go his way."

"What can we do about this? He needs his chemical. Let's just get it to him."

Slade shook his head. "That chemical was rare. That's why it was so tight with security."

Raven remained quiet, thinking of the outcome.

"I will talk to him in person, but my dear..."

Raven looked up at him with fear at his choice of words.

"Be prepared for a fight..."

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