Disclaimer: Day 14 Day 96 of writing this story, still don't own Teen Titans. *sigh* Will keep trying.
Sliding a water bottle across the table to the handcuffed criminal, Robin spoke. "There you have your water, now start talking."
"Easy there chuckles, at least let me take a drink before I start"
Grabbing the water bottle from the table to take a drink, Red X cleared his throat and began.
"Alright so I remember waking waking up yesterday being wonderful as ever."
An audible sigh was heard coming from the Boy Wonders lips, ignoring the sound Red X continued.
"Ya I remember waking up wonderful as ever, once I woke up I got myself ready for school. Gotta impress the ladies ya know?"
Holding his hand up to signal for Red X to pause, Robin spoke "Hang on, you go to school? How old are you anyway?"
"How old did you think I am chuckles? I'm 16, I'll be 17 in a few months, I'll even to invite you Titans to the party. Especially Cutie"
On the other side of the glass Starfire shivered at what Red X's comment.
Doing his best to ignore X's comment Robin began again. "I always assumed you were just about the same age as me ((Btw in this Robin is 19)), that means your what, like a Junior in highschool?"
"Senior actually, I skipped kindergarten"
"You skipped kindergarten?" a skeptical Robin said
With a hmmph X spoke "Ya chuckles, what the little bird wasn't smart enough to skip something as simple as kindergarten?"
Trying his best to not let the comment get to him, Robin ignored it asking X to continue with his story.
"Where was I again? Oh wait yeah, okay so I was getting ready for school-..
...
Red X awoke in his roomy penthouse in Jump City. A nice 2400 square foot penthouse located in downtown Jump, filled with modern fixations and touch of rustic attributes. There was a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet with a door leading into the bathroom, there was also a good sized living room with the adjacent kitchen. There was a spacious dining room to the side of the kitchen with a table that could seat 6, not that he needed it.
He really had to thank Bruce for letting him stay there, he'd never be able to have a place like this on his own.
Yup that's right behind the skull mask was Jason Todd, the second adoptive son of Bruce Wayne and the second Robin in training.
Bruce had sent him to Jump as soon as he realized that Robin I became Red X, Bruce figured he could steal the suit and use it for himself. Kind of like practice for when he takes on the mantle of Robin II. So far he was doing good.
Anyway Jason or Red X began his day prepping for school and his day as Red X. He went through his normal routine of take a shower, grab a clean X suit, get his school uniform ready, eat a small breakfast, etc. After an hour he was ready he had on a plain white button up with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, a sleek black tie, beige khaki pants, black dress shoes, and although he didn't have it on he had a simple blue blazer adorning his school's crest on the front right with him as well. Underneath his uniform he wore part of the Red X suit, the gloves, mask, and boots waiting in his car for him when he needed them.
Jason or X, looked at his watch reading that the time was 7:28. He had plenty of time to get to school.
Leaving the apartment complex was easy, trying to get to the main road not so much, there was heavy traffic on Jump City Blvd. It would take him forever to get to class and he'd be late. Just his luck he thought.
Wanting to know what had caused this traffic he brought up the built in computer dash to check the traffic-another perk of being Bruce's ward.
Turns out his 'favorite' set of teenagers were fighting a Cinderblock.
"Great, I actually get up early and the Titans cause traffic, just great." he sighed angrily. He looked down at his watch again, this time it was already 7:56
"Yup definitely going to be late to first period. May be second also." he said.
He thought for a moment on what to do. He could park in an alleyway put the car on autopilot, and use his Red X suit and the Xenothium to get to school on time. But people would wonder where his car was at. It was a tricky situation, but he couldn't be late to school, thats for damn sure.
He decided it was best to go ahead and use his Red X suit to get to school. He's be on time and he could poke fun at the Titans. A good plan he concluded.
Making his way towards an unused alleyway he checked for any bystanders who could be watching. Once deeming it clear he quickly got out of his school clothes and into the Red X costume, all in a total of 30 seconds. Not bad, his best time so far.
Folding his uniform as nicely as he could he put the bundle of clothes into his backpack and made his way out of the car.
He was beginning to lose track of all the things he had to thank Bruce for as he put the car on autopilot, and watching the black car drive away on its own. May be he should just send Bruce a gift basket for all that he's done for him.
After watching the car drive away, Red X made his way towards the roof of the building to get a good look at the city. He couldn't see everything, but he could see just enough to where the Titans were.
'Perfect' he thought.
Using the Xenothium powered belt he quickly was able to get to where the Titans were duking it out with the rock head.
Poising himself he called out, "Hey Titans, nice morning we're having right?"
Robin having him, quickly turned his head to see Red X casually sitting on a nearby fire escape.
"Red X, I should've known. Come here to cause trouble also?" the Boy Wonder spat.
Chucking at Robins reactions he replied "Not entirely, I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop by. But if you want me to.."
He didn't get to continue his sentence since a birdarang was going towards his head.
"Easy Chuckles I'm not here to fight I just came to stop by, see how things were going. By the way you might want to turn around" he said while pointing behind the Boy Blunder.
Robin didn't know if it was a trick, but he couldn't not check to see what X was pointing to. Glancing behind him he found a car hurdling its way at him. Side jumping away he managed to escape the oncoming vehicle. He owed it to X that he wasn't a pancake on the nearby wall.
X watched the whole thing happen, he knew Robin didn't trust him but that didn't stop him from warning him. He may appear to be criminal to him, but Robin, unbeknownst, was his brother. Adopted one at least.
Moving to stand up Red X yelled towards Robin "It's been a nice chat, but I gotta get going. I have places to be, people to see. Catch ya around Titans." and with that he was gone.
...
"Well where'd you go?" asked a certain teen hero.
"Thats just it, I don't know where I went that's as far as my memory goes" replied Red X.
Leaning back in his chair, Robin raised his gloved hand to his face in aggravation. Sighing he spoke again.
"Well do you have any idea what time it was when you left?"
Taking a moment, Red X moved his hand to his face stroking his chin in concentration. "I believe it was around 8 o'clock in the morning, because if I stayed any longer I'd be late for school"
Writing down the information, Robin looked at the masked criminal before him. He reminded Robin of what he was like at that age. Well minus the criminal part. He shook the thought away and spoke once more.
"Well thanks for that insight. I'm going to go speak to the other Titans. I'll be back, don't do anything"
With that Robin got up from his seat and made his way towards the door. With one last look at Red X he opened the door walking to meet his teammates.
Okay, Okay. I know it's honestly been forever since I've updated and I'm sorry *dodges chair* and I know some of you might be a little mad *dodges lamp* but hey I'm here I'm back. Life got a little, uh crazy. I had funerals to go to and things to do for senior year and ya. But I didn't forget you guys, and I promise to update more! *gets hit by shoe* Okay I deserved that.