Well, what are you waiting for? Aren't you going to attack, reduce me to ashes or did your master forbid you from hurting me? Did he order you to keep his gem safe?
[Slade powers down the fireballs and transports down through the ground]
SladeI'll be sure to give him your regards.
I'm not finished yet! This time, I have message for you. You tell him that he'll have to destroy me before I help him!
Slade
You can tell him yourself. The hour is near.
[Raven crushes him with a pillar of rock. She then flings him around the room and as he is in mid air, she pushes all the rocks onto him. She then summons a black energy raven, which attacks Slade and causes an explosion]
I'm not afraid of you anymore!
Slade
You might not fear me, but look who's afraid of you.
The time has come. The prophecy shall be fulfilled. Tonight at dusk, when the planets align, the portal will be opened. Finally, I shall be free from this fiery prison and the Earth will be mine.
Slade
I will make sure that Raven realizes her destiny. And for bringing you your precious Gem, I except you to keep your part of the bargain and return what is precious to me.
You bring me the Gem, and you shall get what you deserve.
Slade
Deal. It's a beautiful day for the end of the world.
Slade
Do you really want to spend your last day on Earth fighting?
[struggling in the grip of the fire creature] This is not my last day!
[Slade summons a fireball]
[Slade powers down his fireball. The fire creatures let the Titans go. The Titans turn their gaze to the tower - fire creatures part to reveal standing there]
[She flies over to Slade]
[Robin runs over to and with arms stretched, bars her from Slade]
We won't let them take you!
You must get back to the safety room. Please.
I can't hide from my destiny any longer.
[Raven subdues the Titans, rendering them unconscious]
[whispering] Goodbye. Be safe.
Trigon! Stand up and fight!
[Pauses]
I think it's time to hit him hard.
You're positive we're not going to accidentally microwave our brains?
I have used Raven's powers once before. They are controlled by emotions. The more we feel, the more energy is released.
In other words - get angry!
[The Titans fill themselves up with Raven's dark magic]
TTitans
AZARATH, METRION, ZINTHOS!
[They hit him with a blast, subduing him very briefly, before he quickly recovers]
You may think it wise to attack me while I gather my strength. But as you can see, not even a farewell blessing from my daughter can help you. Be gone.
[Trigon sends the Titans flying away, and they land in the old library, the place where they last saw Raven]
Guess that wasn't angry enough.
Of all the places to crash and burn, why'd it have to be here?
And go where? The whole world is toast! And the only person who'd know what to do is... We could really use her help right now.
[Robin walking up the flight of stairs]
I know what we saw. But I just can't believe it. It just doesn't feel like Raven's really gone.
Slade
That's because she isn't.
[He steps out of the shadows]
What's the matter, Slade? Giving up already?
Slade
Sorry to disappoint you, Robin, but I'm not here to fight, I'm here to help.
Slade
Yes. You seem to have everything under control. Raven can still be saved.
[Starfire grabs Slade and pins him into the wall, as she holds him and gets ready to fire a starbolt at him]
You will not dishonour our friend with your trickery!
Whatever you're selling, we're not buying!
Slade
Think of me what you will. But what Trigon did, even I wouldn't wish on this world.
It's a little late for "I'm sorry"!
Slade
You mistake my generosity for regret, Cyborg. I only offer my assistance because it suits me.
[Starfire lets Slade go]
But we saw Raven become the portal. She was destroyed!
Slade
Raven has fulfilled the prophecy of her birth. That part of her existence is complete. But another part still remains, for the moment.
Why are you doing this? What's in it for you?
Slade
My reasons are my own. Do you want your friend back or not?
Just tell us where she is, and we'll take it from there.
Slade
There will be no "we". This is a journey only one of you may take.
No deal! She's our friend. All of us are going!
Slade
Then your friend is doomed to oblivion. You fail to realize, Trigon is all-seeing. His mind can be at any place, at any time. For us to succeed, Trigon's attention must be occupied.
And how do you expect us to do that?! We already tried fighting him; look where it got us!
Slade
It's the end of the world. Did you think it would be easy? I don't expect you to win. I don't even expect you to live - only endure.
If there's even the slightest chance to save Raven, what choice do we have?
Slade
The journey to this world has taken much of Trigon's power. [holds out a ring] With this, you might be able to survive. It's a Ring of Azar; forged by the same order that imprisoned Trigon. I know from experience that it works.
[Slade gives the ring to Robin, who, in turn, gives it to Starfire]
[Robin and Starfire hug]
It may get ugly, but don't worry. We'll keep him busy.
Yeah. Just wait 'til Trigon gets slapped with my patented Wet Willie Maneuver!
He won't know what hit him.
Slade
Your goodbyes are really quite touching, but we have work to do, Robin.
I'll bring her back. I promise.
So why did you do it? For money? Status? Those dark powers?
Slade
Not everything is so cut and dry, Robin.
Selling out our world for your own personal gain seems pretty cut and dry to me.
Slade
With or without me, there was no stopping this.
But you played a part. And just like everything else you've ever done, it's made people suffer.
Slade
It's what I do best.
[It's revealed to Robin that under Slade's mask, is a skull]
Slade
[after putting his mask back on] I'd rather you hadn't seen that. It's really only a temporary condition.
Slade
Let's just say I'm currently incomplete. Time is running out. We must keep moving.
I don't think so. Unless I get some answers, you're on your own.
Slade
It seems my luck with apprentices is most unfortunate.
[The flashbacks show Slade's death and Trigon's half-resurrection]
Slade
Terra's betrayal should have been my demise. But I got lucky. Someone was looking out for me that day.
[in the flashback] Heed my command, and I will return what you have lost.
Slade
It was a simple arrangement, actually. Do a few chores, and I get back my flesh and blood. And I must admit, the fringe benefits were most enjoyable. [pause] A pity things didn't work out as planned.
[Flashbacks ends]
Slade
The moral of this story? Never make a deal with an inter-dimensional demon without a little protection.
You didn't bring me down here just to save Raven. I'm also here to help save you.
Slade
A deal's a deal.
Slade
You must be overjoyed to see me like this, Robin. Desperate, weak, vulnerable.
I'm here to save Raven, not pity you. Which way?
Slade
I'm afraid this where we part company. You'll find your friend along that path.
Slade
What I seek is in a somewhat... hotter place.
That's it? No double-cross? No cryptic threat?
Slade
I kept my word. How about a little gratitude?
This doesn't change anything. If I ever see you again-
Slade
I wouldn't expect anything less.
SGSoul Guard
Your days have long since ended, mortal. Time to lie down with the rest of the mortals.
Slade
You first.
[The Soul Guards seems to have defeated Slade and about is to execute him]
SGSoul Guard
You cannot hope to defeat pure evil.
Slade
Actually, I'm not such a nice guy myself.
[Using his S bomb, Slade blows him up, along with the gate. This causes all the souls, including his, to be released]
Slade
[as his soul has returned to him] Ahhh. My own flesh and blood. [looks at the guard] Don't get up. [picks up the guard's double-headed axe] I'll let myself out.
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