Slade quotes from Teen Titans

Slade

Dangerous behavior, Robin. You must be very eager to see me. I'm flattered.

Robin

I'm not here to see you. I'm here to stop you.

Slade

Hmm. But how can you stop me, when you don't even know what I'm planning?

Robin

Like this.

Slade

Excellent, Robin. We appear to be evenly matched and equally ruthless. Not surprising. You and I are so very much alike.

Robin

I'm nothing like you! You're a criminal, a psychopath! All you care about is destruction!

Slade

And all you care about, you destroy. [Showing the crumbled rocks that look like the Titans.]

Robin

No... who are you?! [He rips off Slade's mask, revealing his own face laughing evilly. He wakes up]

Cyborg

[offscreen] It's him. [He's behind the door.] It's Slade.

Slade

[On computer screen] Good morning, Teen Titans. I do hope I didn't wake you.

Beast Boy

[Yawning] What are you, an insomniac? Who calls at five in the morning-? [Raven elbows him]

Robin

What do you want?

Slade

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-

Slade

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...

Cyborg

No!

Starfire

[Gasps]

Raven

Uh-oh.

Beast Boy

No way! ...um, what's a crouton detonator?

Starfire

It eradicates all chronotons within a localized area, utterly destroying the temporal component of the space-time continuum.

Beast Boy

Hmm?

Raven

It stops time. Permanently.

Cyborg

If he triggers that thing downtown, it'll freeze-frame the entire city.

Robin

Tell me where!

Slade

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.

Slade

Hurry, young Titans. Your time is running out.

Robin

[appearing behind Slade] Actually… we just went into overtime.

Slade

Robin. Welcome. I've been expecting you for some time. I was beginning to wonder if Cinderblock was too much of a challenge. Looking for this? Well… here it is. If you want it, come and take it.

Slade

I understand your frustration, Robin. You hate losing as much as I do. One of the many qualities we have in common.

Robin

It's over, Slade!

Slade

On the contrary, Robin.

Robin

Huh?

Slade

This is only the beginning.

Robin

Where's the real trigger?

Slade

Trigger? There is no trigger. Because there is no detonator.

Slade

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.

Slade

This isn't about your friends, Robin. It's about you. It's always been about you.

Robin

What?

Slade

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

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?

Slade

Excellent, Robin. I'm pleased. You're already proving to be the perfect apprentice.

Robin

This deal can't last forever.

Slade

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.

Slade

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.

Cyborg

You're not walking outta here, Robin! Not without a fight. Titans! Go!

Slade

[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-

Slade

NO! Go back. Unless you want me to destroy them, go back and fight.

Cyborg

Robin! Look, I don't know what's going on, but we don't want to fight. We just want to talk.

Beast Boy

Guess there's nothing to talk about.

Starfire

Please-

Cyborg

[aiming his proton cannon] Don't make me…

Beast Boy

Dude! Are you okay?

Slade

Fight to win, Robin. Use the thermal blaster.

Raven

Azarath, Metrion, ZINTHOS!

Raven

I…can't…see!

Starfire

No!

Cyborg

Come on, man, don't make me do this! I don't want to do this!

Starfire

Stop! Do. Not. Move.

Slade

I thought I told you to use that blaster. Attack! Now!

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]

Slade

ROBIN! I gave you an order. If you won't attack, my probes will.

Robin

Starfire!

Robin

Stop! Please stop!

Slade

Attack, Robin. It's the only way to save them. Attack with everything you've got.

Starfire

Robin…

Robin

[He points the blaster down at her and whispers] I’m sorry. [He fires.]

Slade

That's my boy.

Slade

Thrilling. My apprentice is progressing even faster than I had hoped. All he needed was a little motivation.

Robin

Motivate THIS!

Slade

Robin. That was vicious, dishonorable, and ruthless. Excellent work. You're becoming more like me every second.

Slade

You're going to wish you hadn't done that.

Robin

I only wish I'd done it sooner.

Slade

I have much to teach you. But the first thing you need to learn is gratitude.

Slade

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.

Slade

Good boy. And, from now on, I'd like you to call me Master.

Starfire

Leave. Him. Alone...!

Slade

Robin! Attack!

Robin

Get out of here! Go! You don't know what those beams did to-

Beast Boy

Dude…

Raven

…We know…

Cyborg

…And we don't care.

Starfire

We are your friends, Robin. We are not leaving without you.

Slade

How very touching. [puts his finger on the button] But Robin doesn't need any friends.

Slade

This is the price for your disobedience, Robin. Now do as I command. Attack!

Robin

No. [He dashes off.]

Slade

Robin!

Robin

New deal, Slade. If I lose my friends, you lose your apprentice. And I know how you hate to lose.

Robin

Titans! Go!

Slade

Another day, Robin. Another day.

Robin

Let's go home.

Terra

Back off! I'm with the Titans! They'll be coming to-

Slade

You don't belong with the Titans.

Terra

You don't know anything about me!

Slade

On the contrary, Terra. I know everything about you. I've been watching you for some time. I know why you're always running away. I know your secret, little girl.

Terra

No!

Slade

Earthquakes. Avalanches. Mudslides. Everywhere you go, you try to do good and everywhere you fail. So everyone turns against you. You lack control, Terra. And when you lose control, you are more dangerous than anything I've ever seen. But it doesn't have to be this way. I can help you, child.

Terra

You can?

Slade

Right now, you are…rough around the edges. You need more than obstacle courses to overcome your problem. You need a teacher. A mentor. Come with me, Terra, and I can teach you to shine.

Terra

But…my friends told me you're-

Slade

You don't really believe they're your friends, do you, Terra?

Terra

They took me in. Gave me a home.

Slade

And when they find out what's wrong with you, they'll reject you, like everyone else.

Terra

Beast Boy-

Slade

-Can't keep his mouth shut forever. He'll tell them.

Terra

He promised.

Slade

He lied.

Terra

Shut up! Just shut up and leave me alone! [To herself] Don't lose control… don't lose control!

Slade

Now, Terra… how can you lose something you never had?

Robin

Not even a scratch! If we can't break the drill, hacking this computer is our only shot at shutting it down.

Raven

Robin!

Terra

Hang on!

Robin

Forget about me! Shut down the drill!

Slade

Good, Robin. Now I have you all to myself.

Terra

Looks like it's just you and me.

Raven

We have to hack in.

Terra

Why hack when you can smash?

Raven

No! We don't know how this thing works. Destroy the controls and we might never be able to stop it.

Terra

Or we might stop it sooner and save our home. Why can't you just trust me?

Raven

'Cause you don't deserve it. I have to meditate every day to keep my powers under control. And I'm supposed to believe that you can just suddenly control yours? Trust is something you have to earn.

Terra

Well, How do I earn it?

Raven

You can start by trusting me.

Terra

Okay. Maybe smashing the computer was a bad idea.

Beast Boy

So, what made you change your mind?

Terra

Excuse me?

Beast Boy

About going out with me. It was the pointy ears wasn't it? Ladies love the pointy ears [Terra laughs a bit]

Terra

Actually, it was because... of all the things I could've done tonight, I realized all I wanted to do was spend time with you.

Beast Boy

Lucky for me you didn't have any plans.

Terra

Beast Boy, if you knew something bad about me, would you still be my friend?

Beast Boy

Of course

Terra

I mean if you're really my friend I could tell you anything. And no matter how horrible it was, you'd still like me, right?

Beast Boy

Yes. I promise, Terra. No matter what.

Slade

Hello, Terra. [Terra gasps] Remember me?

Beast Boy

[To Terra] I lost my communicator! Gimme yours!

Terra

I don't have it.

Beast Boy

Then we've got to get back to the Tower and…

Terra

Beast Boy, I'm not going back. I can't.

Beast Boy

What? Why can't you?

Slade

[Appears from shadows] Because she's not your friend. She's my apprentice.

Beast Boy

Terra? Terra!

Slade

The girl you knew was merely an illusion. A fantasy. In reality, she's been working for me.

Beast Boy

That's a lie!

Slade

I found her. I trained her to control her impressive powers. And then I sent her to destroy your little T from the inside out.

Beast Boy

No! Terra would never-

Slade

Tonight, her orders were to strike. But I guess she took pity on you. Perhaps she wanted to keep you as a pet. However, despite this minor error in judgment, she was kind enough to deactivate the security at Titans Tower. Your friends are being annihilated as we speak.

Beast Boy

Liar!

Terra

Beast Boy…it's the truth.

Beast Boy

Terra… why?

Slade

Because you could never give her what she needs.