Tainted Love

"I will spare you." He told her. "You, after all, helped me end the threat once and for all. Besides— I will have use of you."

"Wake up, Raven." A voice suddenly said, waking her up from her slumber. She opened her eyes and instantly remembered where she was. Ever since Robin said that he would spare her, she had been living in this room. It was just a simple one— with white walls, a white, queen-sized bed, and a giant window overlooking the city. She turned toward the direction of the voice and saw Robin— or Nightwing as he was called now— gazing intently at her.

She didn't know how long it was since he took her from the dungeon to be fed and taken care of. It was the last place she saw her friends— or anyone for that matter. Ever since that day, all she saw was his face, the occasional servant to take care of her, and the small confines of this room. She shuddered to think how her friends perished in the hands of the man in front of her, the man who suddenly left her bedside and walked away to gaze out of the window.

"Have you ever seen the city after your capture?" he asked innocently, still gazing out through the window.

"No." she simply replied, wondering where he was heading with his question.

"You should take a look. Come here." He asked, once again looking at her, offering his hand, inviting her to stand beside him.

Strangely enough, she complied with his request. With wobbly feet, she slowly stood up and walked to his side with much effort. It was only then that she realized how weak she still was, even if she was just resting on her bed for the past few days.

She finally got to his side, and was surprised when he placed his arm around her shoulder, and brought her closer to his chest. "Tell me what you see." He ordered in such a soft tone, that she thought of it more as a request.

She focused her gaze on Jump City now, and she was surprised at what she saw. She felt like she was gazing at Utopia- the city seemed to be in peace. There were virtually no crimes or chaos to speak of. Families were walking through the streets without fear, the city was spotless, and everyone was following the rules and regulations. It was unlike the Jump City of their time, when a bank heist would happen there, or a break-in in the museum would occur here. In Robin's city of order, everything was at peace. But then, a group of patrol guards suddenly came into view, reminding Raven of what was truly happening here. There was peace in this area, but it was only because Robin ruled with an iron fist. This Utopia was built on the blood and deaths of many individuals, including her friends. And that made all the difference to her.

"Why would you not want this progress, Raven?" he asked. "Look at the city- it is at the brink of perfection. You should be proud that you helped me create this. That you helped to usher in this new Jump City."

"A city ruled with an iron fist." Raven answered back, with a burning determination in her eyes. "A city that denies freedom from all of its citizens. A city…"

"… that is upheld by our friends." Robin finished for her, looking pleased at the shock that was clearly evident on her face.

"W-what do you mean?" she asked, puzzled by his sudden revelation. "You killed everyone!"

"I killed everyone who opposed me, Raven." Robin clarified for her, looking straight into her wide, amethyst eyes. "When Cyborg and Beastboy, Speedy and Bumblebee, saw the progress I made to the city, they decided to join me, and they became part of my guards. They are actually in the highest ranks right now."

"T-that can't be true!" she gasped unbelievingly. "What happened to Starfire and Aqualad?"

"They managed to escape to their respective kingdoms, in exchange for giving valuable equipment to the city." He then began to lead Raven back to her bed, while gently laying her down on the soft mattress.

"See Raven? I'm not as evil as you think." He said with a smile as he sat down at the edge of her bed. "My brand of order has brought peace and prosperity to the city. I do believe freedom is a small price to pay for what we have achieved here."

Raven only shook her head at his delusional words. "This is only a false sense of peace. You've imprisoned their souls, Robin. And every day I regret inadvertently helping you with this!" her voice raised a few notches, allowing her to be defiant for once. But her fighting spirit did not last long, as Robin suddenly sprang up above her, grabbing her hands and pinning them above her head. Before she even realized it, he had her arms handcuffed to the bed.

"Believe what you want, Raven. But soon enough I will break you and you will finally see things my way." Robin's lips suddenly curved into an evil grin as he straddled his body upon hers. "Do you know what the difference is between you and the other prisoners?"

Raven couldn't answer as fear suddenly claimed her body. She was unable to speak, only anticipating the horrid events that Robin had in store for her.

His devilish smile only widened as he began to undress the woman before him. "I gave all my other captives a choice, if they wanted to join me or not." Her eyes widened in horror as he took away all of her clothing, leaving Raven completely naked. His grin widened even more, seemingly a sign that he was enjoying what he was seeing.

"But you are not getting that choice." He chuckled darkly before lowering his lips just above her own, giving her a ghost of a kiss before saying, "I own you now, Raven. And I'm just claiming what is mine." With that, he thrust himself into her. And all she could do was scream.

AN: Hi! So this excerpt of One Bad Day made by psychic soul. So all credits goes to her. :))

And I might have a free time within this week, so I'll do my best on finishing the next chapter of Young Justice: Mystery of Gem, New Beginnings and The Dark Vow. If I'm lucky, I might also finish the new story I have in mind.

Thanks again everyone! :)

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