Trust... [A Robin Love Story]

Chapter 3: The Options...

Krystal's P.O.V

I tried everything just to get up but the pain in the back of my neck kept me immobilized. But just when I was about to give up, the hide-out self-destruct siren was activated. The explosions died down and was replaced by slight ground trembling. Then, a question popped in my head.

'Was he defeated?!'

Then, I finally got the energy to stand on all four's. But the ground shook harder and it made me fall down again. Then, my door suddenly burst open. Then, Robin appeared from the smoke, picked me up then ran out with the other titans. Then, we all headed back to Titans' Tower.

*~At Titans' Tower~*

I woke up in a dark room lying down on a soft and comfortable hospital bed. And I heard beeping coming from the heart rate monitor. "How can you just recklessly bring Slade's daughter here to Titans' Tower?!" I heard the same female voice that I heard from Robin's communicator. That Starfire girl. She was arguing with someone... But who?

"I don't even know the answer to that myself! But since she's the daughter of Slade, maybe we can get some information out of her. She could be of good use." I heard Robin say. I got furious then ripped off the wires that were connected to me. and headed for the window.

"I can't find her heart rate!" I heard a deep voice shout from outside. I tried to ignore it then looked out the window to see how high I was from the ground. But unfortunately, I was up terribly far from the ground plus, there were sharp and pointy rocks at the bottom and I was pretty sure that the ocean was on high tide.

"Stop!" a half-man-half-robot guy shouted as he grabbed my arm. I tried to break free from his strong grip but then, a green skin-colored guy grabbed my other arm then the both of them strapped me back on the bed.

"We're not going to hurt you! Just relax! Your body is still weak and too much physical activity can put great stress on your brain and body!" said the half 'n' half guy.

"Let me go! No one tells me what to do! I am not going to be used a second time!" I shouted at them.

"We're not going to hurt or use you! Just chillax!" the green colored guy said.

"No one's gonna use you anymore. You're free to make your own decisions here in Titans' Tower... Krystal." Robin said. I was surprised when he called my name. Then, I finally calmed down a bit.

"Where is my fa- Slade...?" I asked with a shaky voice.

"He got away." said a girl with a blue coat and hood on.

"Alright, Krystal. I'm gonna give you two choices. First, we get information on Slade the hard way without holding back and you become our prisoner for life or second, we get information without hurting you, you earn our trust and friendship and, you... Can become a Teen Titan." Robin said. All of the other teen titans had shocked faces. Their eyes went wide and their mouths dropped to the floor. I try my best to smirk.

"And What's in it for me if I become a Teen Titan?" I asked.

"If you become a Teen Titan, we'll treat you way better that Slade ever did, tenfold." Robin said. "But there's more to it than material possessions..." he paused.

"Oooo, There's more? And what might that be?" I said sarcastically.

"You'll have something that not even Slade can give you... You'll have friends." he said, erasing his face of all emotion. My eyes slightly widen in shock. Friends... How great would that be? I mean, I never even had a real father who loved me.

"So... What'll it be?" he asked. I paused. I thought about it really hard. An immediate group of friends that will love and trust me just the way I am? Or my good-for-nothing father that never really loved me but used me as a pawn for his diabolical plans? Well... When you put it that way, I guess the answer was pretty obvious...

"We'll give you three days to decide. But for now, you are put on high surveillance here in the TT infirmary." he said as he started walking towards the door. The others followed him out the door... And I was left alone in a dark infirmary with nothing but the wind to keep me company. At least I'm surrounded by peace so I can think.

Robin's P.O.V

"Dude, are you sure she's not evil like Slade?" Beast Boy asked me as he sat down on the sofa as started watching TV.

"No one is born evil, Beast Boy. They become evil depending on how they're raised. And besides... She may look evil on the outside. But I sense something... Something deep inside her that is confused and misguided." I said.

"I suppose Robin is right. Slade betrayed her trust. And now, she is lost and confused on which path she is to take now..." Starfire said with a hint of compassion in her voice.

"And besides, before you guys came to save me, Slade and Krystal had an argument. She was jealous of me because Slade kept praising me as the perfect apprentice. And I remember him shouting, 'You are nothing like me' and all that." I explained to them.

"But she's his own skin and flesh! How come she didn't become Slade's surpasser?" asked Cyborg.

"I don't know with Slade. But whatever the reason, this just goes to prove that she's not evil. Understood?" I asked.

"Agreed." everyone said at the same time.

"Alright. Everyone is dismissed." I said as I headed back to my room.