Intro
First I must apologize. You were nice enough to click on the link to this story. Unfortunately I must ask you to be patient. I'd like to take this time to explain how I see the two main characters in this story, and some of my motivation for writing this. This story is set just after the end of Season 2 of the animated series. The major change for my story is Terra. She is dead. Sorry to all the BBxTerra fans out there but I just felt that since it was a kids show that they couldn't "kill" off a character. And when they set that plaque on her statue it just said "tombstone" to me. There will be some more changes as seasons 3 and 4 progress during this story, but I won't get into that here.
Now on to our lead players! Filling out the role of male lead is everyone's favorite green changeling, Garfield Logan a.k.a. Beast Boy!
Beast Boy
Age: 16
Personality in a nutshell: Dog
Beast boy's personality reminds me of that of a dog for several reasons. He is the happy go lucky prankster of the group. He gets inside others comfort zones much as a dog will jump up when excited. He is constantly trying to bring the others together into the "group" much like a dog will with their pack.
He wears his heart on his sleeve, with all of his emotions out for the world to see. That said, he does have a deeper side. A sort of quiet wisdom, seldom seen, sometimes makes itself known. More on this later.
He is intensely loyal to his friends. His promises are sacred, once given, his word is his bond. And while Beast Boy is by no means fearless, if his friends are threatened or in danger, he will not back down. Much like a gentle dog suddenly becoming ferocious defending its master or a pack mate, Beast Boy can be brave in these situations. If you threaten his friends and loved ones, LOOK OUT! He will stop at nothing to protect them. He will do everything in his power, sacrificing everything for those he cares for. And if that is still not enough he will cast aside his very humanity and unleash an unstoppable force to slash, tear, rend and maim anything between those he cares about and safety.
Raven
Age: 15
Personality in a nutshell: Cat
Raven has always struck me as a cat. Independent, aloof, and enigmatic are a few words that come to mind. She deals with others on her terms, and no one else's. She has built this image of herself as the strong loner of the group, using her own unique blend of sarcasm, dark humor, and her classic deadpan expression.
Her powers only reinforce this image. Exactly what causes her powers to go berserk when she certain emotions is unclear. Is it any emotion or is it just a few, how much of it is due to her fathers influence? All excellent questions I seek to answer in my own way.
But despite all this, the attitude, the powers, she feels more than she lets on. Underneath all of this she just wants what we all want, to be understood, accepted … Loved.
So wrapping it all up, this is my little story. I will tell you that I am drawing from some of my own feelings and emotions as I write this. How could I not? I just hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoy writing it. Please Review as feedback is always needed and appreciated. I welcome criticism as long as it is constructive criticism.
And now, on with the show!