It was supposed a simple mission. For months they've been handling break-ins and robberies. With all their villains on ice in a highly secured facility, break-ins and robberies were the only "danger" to Jumpy City around. Since, who really considered Dr. Light a threat?

No one did.

But when he found himself a new toy, cockiness did not correlate the Titans' power.

Underestimating him, being careless, all resulted in one mistake.

This mistake, she had to pay for.

Beast Boy clenched his fists, claws behind his gloves dug into his hands. She looked so peaceful, almost like she was sleeping. A bitter laugh escaped his lips. A sleep she may never wake up from.

"It wasn't your fault, no one blames you."

He turned to find his best friend looking into his eyes intently. Beast Boy returned the intense gaze with a cold undertone.

"It doesn't matter if anyone blames me, because I blame myself."

Cyborg blinked, taken aback by the harshness in his voice. He outstretched his hand to placate him when Beast Boy turned abruptly. He laced his fingers onto her hand, with such gentleness Cyborg had no idea he possessed. There they were, silent as Beast Boy caressed her hand and Cyborg watching. Only the sound of a beating monitor echoed in the room.

"You shouldn't blame yourself, she wouldn't have blamed-"

"DON'T TALK ABOUT HER LIKE SHE'S DEAD!"

A chair was thrown aside. Beast Boy stood firmly and glared. Tears were burning and streaming out. His breathing ragged, he slumped onto the floor.

He couldn't take it anymore.

He started thrashing around, he may have looked childish, but he didn't care. He punched the tiles over and over; he felt bruises forming, blood seeping into white gloves. Good. He thought. Pain was his punishment.

Cyborg knelt down to his level and grabbed his arm. He knew Beast Boy was hurting, but hurting himself wouldn't do anyone good. Beast Boy tried to release his arm, but soon gave up.

"I never said Raven's dead B."

Beast Boy winced at her name. He was about to speak when Cyborg hastily spoke again.

"She's in a coma, granted that's not good either, but at least she's alive."

Beast Boy stood up once again, no longer feeling rage. Emerald eyes met gray, "for how long would that be? We don't know if she'll even make out of this alive."

His voice was empty. He felt nothing. All emotions were drained out. And it scared Cyborg to no end. They all wanted this to be a dream, no a nightmare.

"I can't forget."

"No one can. We were all there." Cyborg inwardly cringed; he had not meant to say that.

Beast Boy didn't remark just continued his rant, "I had no control."

"BB look Rob and everyone gets-"

"She smiled."

Cyborg couldn't think of a way to retort. The rest of them only saw what occurred from her backside. No one saw her face, but everyone heard her scream.

"Raven…" he paused smiling brokenly, "she had this look in her eyes. She wasn't afraid. She just kept walking towards me. I couldn't do anything. I tried to tell her to run. It was my body, and my beast. But I couldn't even control it."

"It was because Dr. Light hit you with that beam, your animal instincts kicked in." Cyborg was tired of hearing everyone blame themselves. He was desperate to make Beast Boy stop.

"All the more reason to blame myself, the Beast never hurt Raven before…" Beast Boy muttered to himself. His body shook violently, the tears were re-glazing his eyes. "It wasn't just me too; the Beast didn't want to hurt her either. But all power we had was gone."

"Beast Boy…" Cyborg trailed off, this was getting more complicated.

"Do y'know what she said to me?"

Cyborg glowered at the sight of Raven on the bed. Both boys walked over to her. Beast Boy held her hand for a second time, "she said, 'Let's go home Gar.' Her tone wasn't monotonous, it was soft. She held her hand out to me, hoping I would change back and take it. And I…" Beast Boy closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath.

"Titans!"

Smoke cleared and Robin checked for his teammates. One by one Starfire, Raven, and Cyborg popped up from behind the T-Car. An unconscious Dr. Light lied in the middle of the streets.

Starfire stepped beside her boyfriend, "Are you damaged?"

Robin shook his head as he inspected her too and two orange arms warmly embraced him. "I'm glad you're okay."

A large howl caused them to break apart. The Beast sniffed the air and turned his head side to side, as if he was lost.

"Everyone stand down!" Robin barked at his teammates. But instead of seeing three, there were only two.

Raven cautiously approached the Beast. She made her way around the debris. "Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos." She had to be careful, one false move and she could startle him.

"Raven! Get back here now! That's an order!" Robin was about to run towards her only to be held back by the alien princess.

She clung onto him, "the Beast protects Raven…we should trust her?"

Almost there, she thought. Two more steps and-

The Beast inhaled her scent. He huffed and sniffed some more. Raven stood as still as possible. He backed up and looked confused.

She smiled delicately and took another step forward. "Let's go home Gar…" she held out her hand expectantly.

The Beast held out his own and retracted it, confusion, fear, all filtered through him.

Raven stay back! Beast, we have to get out of here now! I have no control! RAVEN!

The Beast's eyes widened as his hand shot out.

Everything seemed to happen in slow motion.

The Titans were running, sensing something wrong. But it was too late. A large clawed hand swiped Raven, throwing her aside.

RAAAVEN!

A heart wrenching scream was heard throughout the city. She rolled onto the ground forcefully landing on her back. She heard voices, but felt like she couldn't see. Her eyes were open, but she saw nothingness.

Starfire landed first and next to her, "RAVEN! RAVEN? Can you hear me?" She started weeping and crying out for her friend.

"Star…fire…? Wh-here…are…you?"

"Friend Raven, I am-"

"RAVEN!" Robin and Cyborg were both on opposite sides. Cyborg was already on checking on what to do with her. Robin yelling orders to prepare the Med Bay and get Raven a gurney.

Raven's eyes were tearing, "Robin…where…" she gasped as the pain racked her.

"Beast Boy is unconscious."

"Robin…it wasn't…he wasn't him-"

"I know Raven. It was that beam."

Raven smiled angelically and tears cascaded freely down her cheeks. "Good…I'm kind of tired…I think I'm going to…"

"RAVEN?!"

Starfire hugged herself tightly, "Friend Raven please wake up…please…"

Beast Boy didn't know the rest. All he recalled was a smile, her voice, his hand, a scream, more voices, and then darkness.

"…I don't know what to do…"

Cyborg frowned, "you can start by eating."

And just like that, Beast Boy's rage returned. "HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT? RAVEN IS IN HERE, AND YOU WANT ME TO EAT?!"

And there went Cyborg's patience, "YES! YES I WANT YOU TO EAT! SINCE SEEING ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS HURT IS BAD ENOUGH!" Cyborg turned his back and exhaled, this wasn't what he came here for. "C'mon BB…this is hurting all of us…but you not eating…"

"Okay…I get it." He whispered.

Cyborg grinned slightly, "Great we're-"

"I'm eating here though. I don't want to leave her alone like this."

Cyborg nodded and headed for the door.

Beast Boy picked up his chair and sat in his original position.

"I'll never leave you alone."

Hi everyone! This is my first story~ I have been reading fanfiction for a looooong time nows! I never posted anything because I was never confident with my work. BUT! I feel as though I should try, and see. ^_^ so I hope you liked it. Sorry if it was too long or too short. Feedback is always appreciated~

Reviews are my friend. So don't be shy and leave one~

Okayyys ta ta!

OH! P.S: If you're a little confused…

Normal = Present

Italics = Flashback

Bold = Beast Boy's thoughts

And sorry if Ravey is out of character~ I tried to make her as "gentle" as possible because of the Beast situation going on. Actually, I apologize if anyone was out of character. ^_^;;; feel free to point it out and give your insight!