A/N: Don't hate me! I know it's short and I know I've been MIA but seriously, it's been wicked busy. I'm a tired ducky staying up at 1:50am for this. I just wanna finish it! hehe review :3

Being a thief, and a rather experienced one at that, love wasn't a word in his dictionary. At least… not anymore. After contemplating the oddly eventful relationship with Raven, he decided that, maybe he could keep his life, and her at the same time. He smoothly walked through the hotel lobby with a debonair smile. He directed himself to the elevator, smoothing out his suit which he 'borrowed' from Robin. He stepped into the glossy elevator, pressed his floor, and managed to close the doors. He was surprised at the silence of the book, but he knew to just appreciate that the stupid book finally shut his yap.

When he reached his level, he found himself shaking. It was unusual for him, sure, but Raven was acting weird yesterday. He doesn't want to lose her… What is he thinking? She doesn't come first. He does! He needs to start putting himself first, she can't be any type of priority! He made it to the room, he stood with a shaky confidence, and knocked on the door. The door opened to reveal a tall, hefty man, in a black suit. He scanned X over with his eyes then nodded and stepped aside. Red-X walked down a short hall to an opening. Nothing special, red wallpaper, some white couches, and Slade. Behind Slade, large windows viewed a beautiful overlook of the currently peaceful city.

"X. I'm glad you could make it," Slade greeted, his voice never ceasing to send shivers up the thief's spine.

"Slade, Got the money?"

Slade chuckled a light rolling laugh, "Slow down there, do you have the book?"

Red-X knew for a fact not to trust a criminal of any kind, but since Slade is the 'big-dog' and is sadly much more powerful than himself, he handed over the book before he received his cash.

"Very well, thank you. It was pleasure doing business with you," Slade waved him off, one of his lackeys handing Red-X a briefcase. Being the normal paranoid thief, Red-X stayed for a moment more to check and make sure his cash was in place, if only he had known it may have been smarter to leave as quickly as possible. He closed the case and turned to leave when he heard a snap. Instantly, the case was swiped from his possession and he was restrained between two large men.

"Do you think this is funny, X?" Slade seethed with rage.

"What?"

Slade threw the book to the floor. "You're not getting paid for this!" Slade spoke sternly.

The men dropped the thief and allowed him to check out the book. He opened it to find something he wouldn't have expected in a million years. On the first page, written in the finest handwriting, was all of the explanation he would need.

Dearest Slade,

Don't you think it's funny how X thought he could fool me? So did I. Actually, you would've been better off asking me for the book yourself. Either way you're not going to get it. Another thing that's funny? Oh, that I ever trusted that skeezey-lying-rat-bastard of a man. Yea, it's also pretty funny that he actually even tried to outsmart me. I think, it'd be fucking hilarious, if he hasn't realized by now that I'm breaking up with him, and that the book is fake. Oh, and this book is laced with a tracking device. I'll be there soon, and it won't be pretty. Isn't that funny? I think I'll be a comedian. Thanks for sharing a laugh.

See You Soon,

Raven

Red-X watched as Slade and his lackeys fled, but he stayed. He wasn't really feeling anger or surprise. He was just completely and utterly amazed, too in awe to even think through the situation. He'd wait for Raven.