TheSanzaSalazarSaga is a series of Teen Titans fanfics, originated by Ry Senkari but later continued by a friend of the creator of the original trilogy nicknamed oneortheother, is a series of Teen TitansAlternate Universe fics in which the identity of the thief who stole Robin's Red X suit prior to the events of the third season "X" turns out to be a Jump City teenager named Sanza Salazar. Because the original fanfic of the saga was written prior to the airing of season five, it basically ignores that entire season and branches off from the end of season four, though events from season five are explored and retold in some chapters.The saga explores the duality of Sanza's ordinary high-school life with his criminal escapades as Red X as he comes into contact and conflict with numerous heroes and villains throughout the saga.The Life And Times Of Red X is the first story. It features the reveal (to the reader, at least) of Sanza's identity in the first few chapters and the reveal to the Titans later on. It introduces the reader's to Sanza's mother and sister, who provided his initial reason for stealing the suit, and allow the villain Slade to get his foot in the door to persuade Red X/Sanza to become his apprentice. Thus, this story revolves around Red X's struggles to avoid Slade's advances, protect his family, and remain true to himself as his loyalties wax and wane between Slade, the Titans, and himself.Maiden Of Stone is essentially a Fix Fic which revisits the circumstances behind Terra's revival. Terra is freed from her petrified condition by the scientific machinations of a group of scheming corporate executives who seek to cause natural disasters in order to make billions of dollars on the subsequent destruction of Jump City. Red X is pulled into the conflict after attempting to steal from these gentlemen but eventually becomes personally involved after the villains threaten his loved ones and after he begins to see the freed Terra as a kindred spirit.A Tale Of Two Apprentices concludes the trilogy. Slade makes another appearance, and Red X and Terra are both in his sights, hence the "two apprentices" part of the title. In addition, the Brotherhood of Evil makes an appearance and threatens Jump City. The first half of the fanfic is basically a retelling of the fifth season of the series, with the action revolving around Jump City instead of taking the Titans around the world. The second half of the fic gets much more personal and closes nearly all of the loose ends and story threads established throughout the trilogy.The original trilogy inspired a fan to write a story which takes place several months afterward, Shades of Gray, in which Red X is framed for murder and a mysterious stranger makes an appearance in the city. It is still ongoing.The Sanza Salazar Saga contains examples of the following tropes:
Fix Fic: Maiden of Stone is basically a fic that has Terra revived under different circumstances than the original so that she doesn't have the opportunity to say I Just Want to Be Normal.
Because I'm Good At It: One of the reasons Sanza continues to put on the Red X suit and remain a thief even after working with the Titans so much.
Berserker Tears: In similar fashion to the original series, there are numerous occasions in which Berserker Tears are shed during particularly emotionally charged fights. Any time Red X/Sanza battles Slade, for example.
Christianity is Catholic: averted, Sanza and his family are Catholic but there are numerous Protestant characters, most notably Sanza's friend Steve and one of the bad guys from Maiden of Stone.
Foreshadowing: A lot, if you actually pay attention.
Fragile Speedster: Rev, in a sense. It is stated he doesn't really have any stamina for a prolonged fight, opting for Hit-and-Run Tactics and using his weapons to beat his foes.
Green Rocks: Just what can't a case of Applied Xynothium/Phlebotinum do? Anything from explosives to bands to lasers to wings. Yes, you read that right.
Grudging Thank You: Almost every occasion in which the Titans save X or vice versa.
Honor Before Reason: Sanza passes up the chance to kill Slade at the end of the first fic leading to a Bittersweet Ending, though he would've had to kill himself as well to do so.
Hostage Situation: Most notably Maddy and Maria in "The Life And Times of Red X" and Terra and Raven in "Maiden of Stone".
I Just Want to Be Normal: despite the fifth season not being Canon to this fic, its characterizations are, and thus Terra's "Things Change" angst carries over into her personality in the second and third fics of the trilogy.
I Work Alone: Red X at least at the start of each fic.
Powered Armor: Played straight with Red X and Rev. Though perhaps you could make the case it is less 'armor' and more like equipable utility devices.
Properly Paranoid: Rev, very much. He's even shown to be mostly correct)
Rape as Drama: Cleo in Maiden of Stone. Unlike many fanfics in which this is glossed over, the act has a profound impact on its victim's psyche and drives Sanza to a Darkest Hour moment, with ripple effects that permeate the rest of the trilogy.
Save the Villain: Red X tries to save Sorel, but he is unable and Sorel dies a Karmic Death. Also Robin tries to save Red X during one of their battles but Hilarity Ensues after a Jerkass moment from Red X.
Superhero Trophy Shelf: Sorel sends Sanza on a quest to fetch items from the Titans in The Life and Times of Red X in order to test his worthiness as an apprentice for Slade.
Thou Shalt Not Kill: People can be Killed Off for Real but the heroes generally avoiding doing that. Ironically, this trope is mainly subverted by the religious Rev.
X-Ray Vision: Subverted with Rev who has general all-purpose awesome vision that grants him Improbable Aiming Skills and the ability to 'see through people' by reading their body language.
Logical Fallacies: Chemistry The nigh-unlimited uses of the 'miracle polymer Xynothium' which defy logic and knowledge of molecular bases surely counts, then again it is powered by Phlebotinum.
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