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The night carried on for the trio. Luther had food brought in and Robin kind of missed the Donair shop. But it was something to fill his belly regardless. He was slightly caught off guard about how involved he was during this meeting. He wasn't taking a back seat and letting Slade explain the details. Generally this is how it would of worked with Bruce, but with Slade... the mastermind wanted Robins input on the situation since he's had more first hand experience.

Robin explained all that he knew gladly. He spoke of how it seemed like they were dealing with a Illuminati like group with a massive amount of resources and a fully trained personal military to boot. He told Luther about how surreal and supernatural the group was. And while someone like Superman could fly... Superman was also an alien. Geist was not. As far as Robin knew the man in white was human. Next he spoke of Madaline whom held a strength far superior to a regular humans, her resurrection and then of course the star of the show. Aurora herself. And then piled on top of that was the tid-bits of history they knew of the group that dated back centuries. And while many of these occurrences could be brushed off as run ins with a group of super villains/ meta-humans, Robin pushed the idea that this group wasn't your run of the mill like villain. They had far more advantages then any society should and held a certain kind of power in the world that allowed them to do as they wanted at any point in time. And as much as Luther may not like to admit it, that was something not even he could do.

"Supernatural indeed. I would assume you've tried running background checks on all the individuals?"

Robin shook his head. "Yea, never found anything."

"Well if your good that is the obvious answer. Of course you won't find anything. But.. everyone has left a finger print or two somewhere."

Robin wanted to agree, he whole heartedly wanted to agree. He was hoping that a different set of eyes could possibly find something he had over looked. Which is why he entrusted the USB drive to Luther. Obviously of course he obtained it back once the information was downloaded. It was more then just the Legacy, it was one of the remnants left behind by his friend.

"I'm sure we'll find something." Luther was always so sure of himself. "It may take some time however. So Slade, there is a private function of sorts for tomorrow, some of the other members will be there. I'm sure they'll want to see you for themselves." The mastermind nearly rolled his eye but refrained himself and only nodded. "I'll try and make a effort." Luther only laughed at his response. "Bring the kid to. I'm sure they'll want to see him with their own eyes."

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It was late when the two left Luther's offices. Slade had already begun to drive back to the safehouse when Richard asked, "You really think he's gonna help us?"

"Luther doesn't like the idea of someone else wielding far more power then he does, he is never content with what he has. So in the long run, yes I believe he will."

Robin sighed. "Ok. If you say so."

"You did well tonight despite your previous feelings towards the situation."

The former hero shrugged. "Didn't have much choice in the matter did I?"

"No, I suppose you didn't. But regardless you held out well."

"Soooo..." Robin crossed his arms. "Who Am I meeting tomorrow? I get that Luther wants me to come to this function of yours-"

"His function."

"Ok his function. Is the rest of your secret society going to be there?"

Slade still kept his eyes on the road as he drove. "Possibly some, but I doubt all of them."

Robin smirked. "Anyone I know?"

The mastermind removed his mask as he tossed it into the back seat with his free hand. "Perhaps some of the lower members, such as Cobblepot-"

Robin looked a bit shocked. "Wait, the Penguin is part of a secret society!?"

"Well his family has been members since the end of World War II."

"Wow." Robin looked onto the road as he leaned back. "And here I just thought he was just another villain on Gotham's streets."

"I wouldn't say he's an important member however. But, Cobblepot helps to keep the funds running I suppose."

The former hero smirked at that. Knowing Oswald he probably thought he was a very important member. Would go on to proclaim he did a lot of even more important work. Robin wondered how many old money families played their part. If Slade's secret society had to run on anything then it ran off the money of its members. Or at least he suspected. It was odd they didn't exactly have a name but he supposed "Society" worked just fine being that it was a secret. Or maybe it did have a name and no one was allowed to utter the words. He had seen stranger things. But still... "Who runs it?"

"Hrmmm?"

"That Society of yours, who runs it?"

"There is a group of 5 members that run it, Luther and myself are two of them."

"And the others?"

"You'll find out."

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He knew he would be upset. But throwing his own favored chair from the cliff into the depths of the Batcave wasn't something he was expecting. The butler nearly rolled his eyes. Master Bruce was having a bit of a small fit. But he couldn't blame him, the butler did indeed tell the Titans information which Bruce had wanted to keep out of their hands. However, he did also tell Master Bruce that regardless of his secrecy the Titans already heard of Master Richards involvement with the situation that had happened in Berlin awhile back. And while he may like it or not, the Titans were getting themselves involved. He reminded the master of the house that they were Master Dicks friends as well. Of course they would be looking for him.

Alfred watched on as Batman had taken his anger out on his chair. But when the haze of anger lifted from his eyes and he realized he just tossed his most comfortable chair into the void his eyes began to show the sorrow that had built up within him since Master Dick's disappearance. Alfred stood by patiently waiting for him. "Are we quite done sir?"

"Alfred. They were not supposed to know."

"To be honest sir, you give them to little credit."

Bruce sat down with his head in his palms.

"They're too smart." Alfred poured some tea into a cup before serving it. "And a little rebellious. Remind you of anyone?"

The Caped Crusader looked up only to see past his old friend. His eyes finding the darkness in the cave and beyond as if he was lost. "Why don't you help them?" Bruce's eyes began to focus on the man in front of him. "Help them?"

"Yes. I'm sure if you all work as a team you can clean up this mess quite a lot quicker. Bring an end to this... whatever this all is."

Bruce looked to his old friend. "Alfred I don't know if I can bring him home. After he..." His eyes looked away to the computer screen that had various windows popped up, all information regarding the mercenary Deathstroke. "Master Bruce, one way or another your going to have to face this. We all will." Alfred too felt the pull on the heart strings. The idea of Richard possibly being a criminal still didn't sit to well with him. But he couldn't just let Bruce Wayne sit in his grief for days on end.

"I know."

"Does the League know."

"They only know he is missing."

"Call the Titans."

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The next morning was normal as any other until Slade took him to a local tailor to acquire a tux for that evenings function. The mercenary didn't want to go to the little party he could tell. And when he asked if he to was going to purchase a tux himself the mastermind informed the young man that he always had one ready for these types of events.

"Always ready to party?"

"Luther likes to show off a little here and there, I have learned it's just best to have formal wear ready when in metropolis."

Robin nodded, Bruce always had parties at the mansion to keep up with appearances of how he wanted people to see him as Bruce Wayne. And while he didn't mind them, sometimes it got to be a bit to much. Because of this Richard generally always had some formal wear in his closet. So he understood Slade's feelings towards this whole shindig. It was all an unfortunate unnecessary event.

"We're not going to stay that long are we?"

Slade actually smirked at his young apprentice, "I certainly hope not."

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The Titans had landed back in America that morning. They team checked in with Titans East who had been over seeing the city since they went on their little journey and it seems things had settled down for a bit. Cyborg was more then glad for it. If anything the Team needed at least a day to rest. He knew that Ravens emotions were a mess at the moment, Starfire was still walking and BB... well BB was angry and he needed a bit of a time out. They all needed a time out really. Things were becoming more and more complex and Cyborg was feeling like he was loosing more of a handle on this then he'd care to admit. Robin was also so chill about his leadership role. He always knew exactly what to do, how to do it and was so confidant about his choices in the moment. Victor didn't feel like he could pull it off. He found that he was questioning himself on his own choices involving the team. He knew he wasn't a great leader like Robin. But he still kept it up, still kept trying to fill in the void Robin had left behind. And he was tired.

He really REALLY wanted things to go smooth for just one day, but being a Titan always meant more bumps then a flat road. It never went smooth, nor ever their way. He felt his stomach drop the moment the call came in. It took him a few moments to answer it. The questions rattled through his mind. Did he know they disobeyed orders, did he knew they were in Germany looking for Robin? Did the butler tell him? What was he going to say to the Caped Crusader. He didn't know nor did he have time to think it over. So he answered and Batman's face come up on the screen before him.

"Cyborg."

"Batman?"

"We need to talk, get the rest of the team together."

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