Sorry it's been so long. I've been super busy. I was working on school stuff and then family stuff. My partner for my Japanese project left me hanging, but here I am. Hope you like. This chapter was requested by Tialuvsyaoi101. Apprentice Arc.

Robin stared sadly at the wall, wishing he could be out with his team instead of locked in the 'room' Slade had given him. All he wanted was to see them, even if it meant he had to fight them. He thought that maybe he could give them some kind of hint to help them to know why he was doing what he was.

"Robin."

He sighed, turning to the door, at attention.

"Yes, master?"

"Come with me," With that, Slade turned and left.

Robin followed immediately, scared of what could happen if he didn't. He knew the man could be 'aggressive' if things didn't go how he wanted. He looked up at Slade as he lead him to...Well, Robin didn't know where. It wasn't the way to the throne room. Finally, he stopped and opened a door to a spacious room with only a queen sized bed in it. He looked up at the man, eyes full of wary curiosity. Slade chuckled at him and gently nudged him into the room.

"Sit on the bed."

Robin did so, eyeing the man as he came to stand in front if him. Slade grasped his jaw, making Robin look up at him. He took his hand away and took of his own mask. Robin stared at the man in surprise, taking in the rugged features and memorizing them. The white tousled hair, short beard, chiseled jaw, eye patch, and that piercing grey eye.

"Why?" Robin asked.

"I know how you feel about me, Robin. You don't hate me, even with all the 'evil' I've done. You like me," It wasn't a question.

Robin looked down, filled with shame. He knew it was wrong to like a villain, but he also knew that Slade wasn't lie any other villain he'd faced. What he didn't know was what Slade would do with that information. He was scared.

"'Like you'? Don't have enough balls to say love? Or do you think I'm too young to know what love is?" Robin sneered.

Slade simply chuckled and tore off Robin's mask.

"I don't believe you're too young, Richard. And yes, I know who you are. I've always known," There was that damned smirk again.

"What about my other question, Slade? Do you not have any balls at all?"

"Oh, my boy, I assure you that I indeed do have balls, but I felt it best not to scare you," And with that, the man cut off all conversation.

He pulled Robin close to him, wrapping his arms around his slim waist. The kiss was gentle and soft. Slade meant what he said, he wanted Robin to trust him, not be scarred of him. He swiped his tongue across Robin's lips, asking for permission. Robin opened his lips hesitantly, Slade taking the opportunity and slipping his tongue inside. Robin pulled back in surprise at the moan he released.

His hand covered his mouth, his face aflame with a bright scarlet blush. He looked everywhere except Slade's face.

"Slade...why me?" He questioned, insecurely.

"Because you are like me, in more ways than one. You never give up, always willing to keep going to all ends to finish your mission. But you also have patience. You know when to use it and when not to. Robin, you are a fighter. You just need more training to use the skills you possess to their fullest."

"That's not what I meant," He sighed.

"What do you mean?"

"Slade, why did you kiss me? You know how I feel about you and you know why I can't act on those feelings. And did that kiss mean you like me the way I like you, or are you using it to control me? Slade, why?" Robin was frustrated and tired. Tired of Slade's game and never knowing what the man meant.

"Robin, these past few days have made me realize that I do want you for a partner, but I know you are doing this for your friends and that you're a hero so you believe we can't be together. And no, I won't try to control you ever again." With that Slade gave Robin his mask back. "Follow me."

He lead Robin to a door that resembled that of a garage door. He pushed a button and the door opened.

"You may leave, I will not stop you."

"Wait, what does this mean?" Robin aksed.

"This means that you can go back to your friends, to your life as a hero." Slade said.

"But what about you? Will you leave? What about us?" Robin cried.

"Yes, I will leave. And there can be no 'us' until you or I stop doing what we do. You do not want to be with a mercenary, nor do I want to be with a hero. It won't work. We both know that. But, my precious bird, I will return."

Robin stared at him for a moment, unsure if he should trust him or not. Finally, he nodded and turned to leave. He took a few steps before he turned back to Slade. He grabbed that taller mans suit and pulled him into a heated kiss. He opened his mouth and let Slade do all the work. Slade pulled the teen closer to him, slipping his tongue into the teens mouth. After a few minutes, they pulled away from each other.

"Good bye, Slade."

"Good bye, Robin."

Sorry if it sucked, but I hope ya liked it! XOXO, Slay