A/N: Hey everyone. I know I haven't written in almost a year, and for that I apologize. I was going through some tough stuff in the past couple of months and my writing sort of fell by the wayside. I'm so grateful to those who have waited it out, and hopefully I'll be able to update more in the future.

"Where's Robin?" Batman asked again, his teeth gritted.

Cyborg winced, and Beast Boy was cowering behind him. Starfire looked as though she was about to cry, and so it was left to Raven to answer the difficult question. She took in a large breath, and responded calmly, "Robin has been recaptured by Slade. Last night he left while eating dinner with Cyborg. Cyborg thought it would be most prudent to let him go so he could blow off some steam, but when he hadn't returned by this morning, we decided as a team to go and search for him. We found Robin's bo-staff abandoned on the road, and after further investigation, we found the scene of the battle, on top of a nearby building. There was a lot of Robin's blood, which indicated that Robin had been injured. The most logical explanation is that Robin was ambushed on his patrol, and was unable to defeat his assailant. Because Robin didn't return to the tower, we believe that he has most likely been recaptured by Slade."

Batman listened to the explanation attentively, and after Raven was finished, asked, "How long has it been since Robin left on his patrol?"

Cyborg responded to Batman this time, "He left at about 7:30 last night, so it's been around 15 hours since he disappeared."

Batman nodded, and moved over the large computer in the Titan's living room. He drew up a map of the city, and observed it for a moment before asking another question, "Where was Robin attacked?"

"The corner of Main and 4th." replied Cyborg.

"You'll spilt into teams of two, with one teammate flying, and one on the ground. That means Cyborg and Starfire will team up and Raven and Beast Boy will do the same. Each team will be out for 12 hour shifts, while the other team rests up at the tower, or responds to unrelated crimes and minor criminals. We'll start our search from the scene of the fight at Main and 4th. Cyborg and Starfire with take the first shift, along with me. Any sign of Robin you report back to me. Understood?"

"Yes sir!" Beast Boy responded enthusiastically, only to receive a withering glance from Raven.

"Then Titans, Go."

-TT-

"Sleep well Robin?"

"Slade."

The older man stood in front of Robin a glint in his eye. Robin immediately moved into a fighting stance, ready, should Slade attack him. He knew he was at a disadvantage without any weapons, but curiously, even after the massive beating he had taken from Slade's lackey, he felt better than ever.

Slade watched as the boy took a stance, and responded, his smirk evident in his voice, "Robin, are you really planning to attack me? I would have thought you had learnt your lesson from Slange, but apparently not. Pity." At that Robin threw a punch at Slade, a punch that Slade caught easily, and while twisting it, mercilessly replied, "You're getting predictable Robin. I expect more from you."

Robin executed a quick judo designed to get Slade off balance, but once again he was deflected. Meanwhile, Slade was twisting his captured wrist even harder, seeming to take joy when Robin struggled.

Bored of Robin's pathetic escape attempts, Slade flipped Robin to the ground and held his arm securely, pushing it further and further until Robin though for sure that his arm would break.

"All you have to do to get me to let go is to say my name." Slade whispered silkily into Robin's ear. Robin knew that he couldn't take much more pain, gritted his teeth and spat out the word.

"Slade." When he didn't feel release from the pain that gripped him, he was confused. He had said Slade's name. What sort of game was Slade playing?

"Wrong answer my apprentice." Slade said gleefully, "I'll give you one more try."

The realization struck Robin like a bolt of lightning. He knew what Slade wanted him to say, but he could never… he wouldn't!

"One word Robin, that's all it takes." Slade said, pushing harder on the boy's arm for good measure.

Robin's head was spinning from pain, and he knew what he had to do. His head dropped with shame, and he whispered one word.

"Master."

A/N: I thought that would be a good place to end it. I hope you all liked it. I also hade some fun picking out Slade's lackey's name. Slange means snake in Dutch. Also, if you're wondering how Robin was miraculously cured in less than 15 hours, you'll soon see. Those who have read A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer might see a little sooner. Thank you all so much, and I'm glad to be back.