Summary: Things are great for Beast boy, he has a boyfriend and is getting taller every day. Everything is ruined when Beast Boy's old caretaker and torturer comes back to haunt him in the form of Nicholas Galtry. Beast boy suddenly disappears and the Titans have to find him before time runs out or before Galtry reaches him first.
A.N.: Sort of an Au from my last story Instead of a Raven/BeastBoy it is a Robin/BB. Nothing too heavy but it is a slash and if that makes you uncomfortable then don't read. This is post Boxing with Beast boy but can be read alone.
READ: just know that beast boy was a professional boxer and is awesome at it if you have not read my other story. Chekov was his trainer and best friend
He hit the bag with enough force to throw it back. When it came swinging towards him he right hooked it. Bouncing on the balls of his feet he faked a right kick and smashed the bag with his left leg. The chains nailed to the roof groaned in protest but he didn't hear it. With one last powerful punch to the left the bag broke from the chains and went flying in the opposite direction, smashing into the wall and landing on the floor in a heap of sand. Beast Boy stood panting and sweating in shock. He smiled and let out a breathless laugh. He walked over to the bench and picking up his water bottle, took a long drink. He sighed in satisfaction at the feeling of the cool water and poured some down the back of his neck. He took his towel and ran it across his forehead and neck. He looked back over to the heap of sand. Memories of his boxing days came to him in a nostalgic rush. Sure most of it wasn't his choice but he still enjoyed the thrill of it. Fighting with people much older and much stronger than him.
"Impressive," a voice said from behind. Strong arms wrapped around the green boy's waist. Beast Boy leaned back into Robin and turned his head to the side. Robin leaned down and kissed him gently.
"Thanks," Beast boy said a bit breathlessly. The shorter teen turned to his boyfriend so he was facing him and leaned into him, his head against the strong chest. Robin put his chin on the head of green hair and sighed with satisfaction. The masked boy felt such joy at being so close to the green teen.
"That bag reminds me of my younger days as a boxer," Beast boy said quietly. Robin frowned but said nothing so Beast boy took this as a sign to continue, "Chekov and I would always spend hour after hour in the gym, working and training so I could be ready to fight."
"Where you?" Robin asked stiffly. When Beast boy looked up at him in confusion he added, "Ready to fight."
Beast boy sighed and shook his head, "No, not in the beginning. I would make stupid mistakes and get hurt," Robin stiffened, "But I always got better. Chekov would help me and bandage me up. Then I gained experience and started beating all of my opponents." Robin gazed at the many scars that littered Beast boy's arms. Robin had already seen the horrific scars on his chest and back. "Is that how you got those scars?" Something flashed in Beast Boy's eyes that sent Robin reeling. They went dark, a shadow passing over his face, "Most of them," he said almost in audibly. Robin was taken aback. He had never heard such a tone of hatred come from his green boyfriend, "What do you mean?" Beast boy turned away suddenly but did not answer. "Beast boy you can tell me," when the green boy still did not answer Robin gripped his shoulder and turned him around to face him but Beast boy's eyes were focused on the ground. "Please Beast boy, I don't like seeing you get hurt, ever," Robin said almost desperately. Beast boy looked up in shock and surprise. He frowned and looked down again like he was thinking hard about something. Robin sighed, "Alright, if you don't want to tell me then at least tell me why you refuse to say how you got those other scars," Robin insisted.
Beast boy saw that he was not going to back down so he sighed and took a deep breath, "It's becauseā¦. I don't want you to get hurt," He whispered.
Robin looked horrified when he saw his boyfriend near tears. "No, no don't cry! Come on BB, I just wanted to know because I was worried that's all," He wrapped his arms around the smaller boy and drew him into a gentle hug. Beast boy pressed his head into his chest, almost like a child, "Look if it makes you feel better I'll drop it for now, ok?"
Beast boy nodded and hugged him back tightly. "Robin?"
"Hmmmm?"
"I love you," Beat boy whispered whipping his eyes and smiling.
Robin smiled and kissed his head, "I love you too, BB."
"Now let me go take a shower," Beast boy said, reluctantly trying to pull himself away from Robin. Robin smiled playfully and took his wrist, "Is that an invitation," he said cheekily. Beast boy blushed and stuck his tongue out at his boyfriend. Robin laughed and watched the green boy walk out of the workout room. He gazed at the small but greatly toned body and suddenly felt a swelling of happiness. Beast boy was all he ever needed or wanted in anyone. He made him happy with just his smile and Robin felt downright giddy when the green teen laughed. Then his thoughts strayed to what had started the whole conversation and he felt anger and just a bit of worry at the numerous scars that littered Beast boy's body. Some on his arms and legs had scars but most of the long and jagged ones were down his chest and back. It frightened Robin to no end that someone or something could have done that and could have possibly killed Beast boy. Then they never would have met. He shuddered and with new determination he decided he would find out how Beast boy got those scars, one way or another.
Just as he was passing Beast Boy's room he heard the younger teen scream. Robin's eyes widened and he bolted into the pigsty of a room. Looking around with eyes widened in panic he saw no one. Just as he was about to go into the bathroom, Beast boy stumbled out, only wearing his shorts, and collapsed into Robin's arms with a sob.
Robin simply stood immobilized with shock for a moment before he collected himself. He knelt down and wrapped his arms around his boyfriend. "Beast Boy, what's wrong? What happened?" He asked his voice rising in concern. Beast boy simply sobbed harder and pointed to the bathroom. Robin nodded and picked up the smaller teen. He carried him to his bed and gently placed him on it. He picked up the covers and pulled them over the sobbing green teen. He moved to go investigate the bathroom but a hand caught his wrist and stopped him, "Please don't go," Beast boy whispered.
The masked teen's heart broke at the tone of his boyfriend. He had never heard him so afraid or hurt. Not even during the Beast incident. He sat next to him on the bed and cradled his head, "I'll be right back."
Beast boy looked at him with such trusting eyes that Robin melted a bit, "Promise?"
Robin nodded, "I promise," and kissed him on his forehead.
Beast boy smiled lightly and nodded. Robin gently lowered him and went into the bathroom. At first he saw nothing out of the ordinary. Beast boy's shirt was lying crumpled in a corner. When he turned to the mirror and felt rage build inside him. On the clear glass was a small note tapped to the mirror,
You still belong to me Garfield
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A.N: Once again this is post boxing with bb but it can be read alone. If you have not read that then you should if you wish but you don't have to, just remember that Beast boy was once a professional boxer and Chekov was his trainer.
