Robin
You… saved me?
I'm not through with you.
[He hauls Robin back up and tosses him across the rooftop. The brawl starts all over again, until Robin seems to have the upper hand.]
Robin
This ends now!
[He pulls the man's mask off. It's revealed to be another robot.]
Patience, Robin. We'll meet face to face some other time. Oh, and speaking of time…
[The timer is set as the robot was about to self-destruct.]
Heh. At least he didn't get the chips.
Robin
You want to yell at me, too? Everyone else has, and I don't blame them.
I do not wish to yell, merely to understand. Robin, why did you not tell us the truth?
Robin
I needed to fool Slade. If you guys knew it was me under that mask, you guys would have held back. Doesn't matter anyway, Slade figured it out, and I haven't figured anything out about him.
That is not true. Whoever Slade is, you and he are... similar. He did not trust you... and you did not trust us.
[On computer screen] Good morning, Teen Titans. I do hope I didn't wake you.
[Yawning] What are you, an insomniac? Who calls at five in the morning-? [Raven elbows him]
Robin
What do you want?
Well, that's precisely what you've been trying to find out, isn't it? And in spite of all your efforts, you're still in the dark about my intentions. Disappointing, Robin. I expected a little more from you.
Robin
Like I care what you-
But since you've been unable to discover my plan, I suppose I'll just have to reveal it myself. I'm sure you're all familiar with the concept of a Chronoton Detonator...
No way! ...um, what's a crouton detonator?
It eradicates all chronotons within a localized area, utterly destroying the temporal component of the space-time continuum.
It stops time. Permanently.
[Beast Boy faints.]
If he triggers that thing downtown, it'll freeze-frame the entire city.
Robin
Tell me where!
You're a clever boy, Robin. I'm sure you and your little friends can figure it out. However, since I control the detonation, time is not on your side.
I understand your frustration, Robin. You hate losing as much as I do. One of the many qualities we have in common.
[Robin knocks Slade down, he picks up the remote]
Robin
It's over, Slade!
Robin
Huh?
[It breaks apart in his hand.]
This is only the beginning.
Robin
Where's the real trigger?
Trigger? There is no trigger. Because there is no detonator.
Nanoscopic probes. The Chronoton Detonator was merely the bait for a much larger trap. You see, with the push of a button… [He shows that his thumb it's on the trigger] …my probes will destroy your friends from the inside out.
Robin
You can't control them. No matter what you threaten, they'll never obey you.
This isn't about your friends, Robin. It's about you. It's always been about you.
Robin
What?
Sending trouble your way. Leaving cryptic clues for you to unravel. I was testing you. For some time now, I have been searching for… an apprentice. Someone to follow in my footsteps. And Robin, I've chosen you. Congratulations.
Robin
No way would I ever work for-
[Slade shows Robin the kill switch attempting to use it]
If you join me… if you swear to serve me… if you never speak to your friends again… I will allow them to live. But… if you disobey even the smallest request… I will annihilate them, Robin - and I will make you watch. So, do we have a deal?
Excellent, Robin. I'm pleased. You're already proving to be the perfect apprentice.
Robin
This deal can't last forever.
It can. And it will. The Titans still have no idea that my Chronoton Detonator was more than a decoy. Now that my probes are inside their bodies, they could remain undetected for years, decades. Unless, of course, you disobey me, and I decide to destroy your former friends with a push of the button.
Robin
Sooner or later, you'll let your guard down. I will get that controller, and the instant they're out of danger, you will pay.
That sounds like a threat, young man. Quite a good threat, actually. Betrayal, destruction, revenge. We really do think alike. I monitored your vital signs during the mission. Elevated heart rate, adrenaline, endorphins. You won't admit it, but at some level, you enjoyed stealing for me. It was a thrill, wasn't it? You're going to keep stealing, Robin. And you're going to keep getting that thrill. And sooner or later, you will see things my way. Who knows? I might even become like a father to you.
Robin
I already have a father.
You're not walking outta here, Robin! Not without a fight. Titans! Go!
[As the Titans are ready to fight him, Robin dodges their attacks and escape through the air vents to go to the roof]
[through earpiece] Not so fast, Robin. You have yet to achieve your objective.
Robin
The device was too heavily guarded. I'll have to steal it another-
NO! Go back. Unless you want me to destroy them, go back and fight.
Robin! Look, I don't know what's going on, but we don't want to fight. We just want to talk.
[Robin uses a high flying kick that drives Cyborg back past the other three.]
Guess there's nothing to talk about.
[Beast Boy tries to take him down, but Robin manages to pin him on the 'A' in Wayne Enterprise sign.]
[He runs pass her to fight the others instead.]
[aiming his proton cannon] Don't make me…
[He powers it down]
[While Raven and Cyborg tries to subdue Robin, Beast Boy escapes the sign letter as a snake and then turns into a bullhorn sheep and rams him]
[He then kicks BB and hurls him at Cyborg.]
Fight to win, Robin. Use the thermal blaster.
Azarath, Metrion, ZINTHOS!
[She uses spell lifts up and binds Robin. However, he scales a disc at her and explodes on the sign causing in her face a blinding flash.]
[Raven falls to the roof]
[Cyborg is blocking Robin’s punches.]
Come on, man, don't make me do this! I don't want to do this!
[Activates the weapon again. Robin low foot sweeps him, making Cyborg lose his balance. Robin goes to run off the top of the building, only to be stopped by Starfire raising her starbolt at him.]
I thought I told you to use that blaster. Attack! Now!
[Robin raises the weapon and points it on Starfire.]
Robin, you are my best friend. I cannot be in a world where we must fight. If you are truly evil, then go ahead. [She lowers her arm.] Do what you must.
Robin
[He lowers his arm as well.] Starfire, no! I- [the earpiece screeches feedback in his ear]
ROBIN! I gave you an order. If you won't attack, my probes will.
[He pushes the button. The nano probes slowly begins to kill Starfire]
Robin
Starfire!
[He sees that it's also happening to the other Titans too.]
Robin
Stop! Please stop!
Attack, Robin. It's the only way to save them. Attack with everything you've got.
Robin
[He points the blaster down at her and whispers] I’m sorry. [He fires.]
I have much to teach you. But the first thing you need to learn is gratitude.
[Robin tries for another go at the kill switch, but Slade seizes his arm and bends it back past the shoulder before dumping him onto his back.]
I made you my apprentice. All my knowledge, all my power, all for you. But the only thing you care about is your WORTHLESS, LITTLE. FRIENDS!!! [They both get up] If the Titans are so distracting, maybe I should just get rid of them.
Robin
Don't. I'll do whatever you say.
Good boy. And, from now on, I'd like you to call me Master.
[A starbolt blasts him away to land right in front of the monitors]
Robin
Get out of here! Go! You don't know what those beams did to-
We are your friends, Robin. We are not leaving without you.
How very touching. [puts his finger on the button] But Robin doesn't need any friends.
[He presses it, bringing the rapparatus to life; red energy bolts blaze out across the space. The Titans collapse on the ground]
This is the price for your disobedience, Robin. Now do as I command. Attack!
Robin
No. [He dashes off.]
[Robin runs towards the device and gets himself infected with nano probes. His name and infected bloodstream appear on a 5th monitor]
Robin
New deal, Slade. If I lose my friends, you lose your apprentice. And I know how you hate to lose.
[Robin falls down on his knees as he continues to die slowly. Slade destroys the kill switch and he tries to attack again, but Robin quickly counters his move, leaving him flying across the room.]
Robin
Titans! Go!
[Beast Boy, now a tiger, is first to do damage with a clawed swipe that pierces the armor. Cyborg and Starfire move in next, starbolts and cannon going full throttle to blast Slade backward. As he tumbles, Raven casts a spell to bind his feet and sling him hard onto the platform. Robin delivers a flying kick on his masked face. The right half of his mask drops away and skids across the floor, and he now stands up with one big hand covering the exposed portion of his visage. He turns and runs off.]
Another day, Robin. Another day.
[The whole lair was set to self-destruct. Slade gets away, and before the Titans can leave, Cyborg grabs the device that contains a solution to get rid of the probs inside them.]
Robin
Let's go home.
What? Haven't you guys ever seen a superhero before?
Robin
I'm Robin, we're the-
Teen Titans! [fist-bumps him] Rock on! It's cool to meet you guys! I'm Terra, and you're: Cyborg, Raven, Starfire, and-
Boy Beast! I- I mean, Bath Food! Eh, no!
Beast Boy? [Beast Boy squeals and transforms into a turtle, hiding in his shell. Terra laughs] Dude, he's hilarious!
Curiosity abounds! Please, where do you come from, how did you get here, what is your favorite color, and do you wish to be my friend?
Um, Earth, walked, red and, sure.
Hello new friend! [hugs Terra]
So... what brings such a cool little chickie to our big groovy city, huh?
I go where the wind takes me, y'know? I get to see new places, meet new people, stomp a few bad guys here and there.
Robin
You mean, you don't have a home?
The Earth is my home! I've been crashing in a cave on the other side of the hill-
Unacceptable! I cannot permit my new friend to slumber in a lonely cave of darkness!
C'mon, we've got plenty of room.
Yeah! And I can make you laugh some more. I'm hilarious, remember?
Heh, well, I guess I could stay one night.
BBBeast Boy and Cyborg
Yeah!
[To Robin] Everything okay?
Robin
Not sure. Something just doesn't feel right.