Hi, I'm new to the Fanfiction community, well not really. I've used this website for years, I just haven't created an account or posted anything until now. This story is just a What If as explained in the summary. I don't know how long it'll be, but hopefully it's enjoyable and the character's personalities aren't too different. This takes place during The Beast Within episode so you will see some similarities in the beginning. Anyways enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans.
It's an oddly quiet day at Titan's Tower. Well mostly. It doesn't help that certain orange alien is try to cook a traditional Tamaranian meal when it's Waffle Wednesday. The fact that it's also Cyborg's day to make breakfast doesn't help either.
"C'mon Star, it's my turn to cook! You can make whatever slop that is tomorrow," the half robotic man argues. He's currently wearing a chef hat and apron with "Kiss the Cook" written on it while holding a spatula in one metallic hand and a frying pan in the other.
The beautiful princess however, refuses to back down. "But Friend Cyborg, today is Blorthog, the Tamaranian holiday of friendships! It's traditional to eat stewed grudthmec during the breaking of fast!"
Wisely, the remaining two Titans remained out if the argument between the two friends. Robin simply tuned them out by drinking his coffee and reading the city's newspaper. While Raven desperately tried to focus on her meditation. Why did she decide to meditate in front of the others instead of in her peaceful room? Just ask the Boy Wonder, he insisted that it's good for the dark empath to be surrounded by friends. Unfortunately, the rising of intense emotions did little to aid clear her mind.
"Yo Rae! You agree with me right? I mean I know you love waffles!" Cyborg directs the conversation to Raven, hoping that she'll defend him. After all, the only one who's able to hold down Starfire's creations is their masked leader, which is mostly likely due to not wanting to hurt the alien princess's feelings. Yet the other two heroes have no qualms over rejecting what's offered to them.
With a groan, Raven squeezes her eyes tighter while emphasizing on her mantra. "Azarath Metrion Zinthos."
"Uh Cy, I don't really think you should interrupt her," Robin finally chips in. "How about-" The beeping red lights cuts their leader off, causing him to rush to the computer. Leaving her spot in front of the window, Raven walks over to him as Starfire and Cyborg finally drop the breakfast debacle.
"So who's our mystery villain this time?" she asks dryly.
Glaring at the screen, Robin quickly reads the report, "Adonis, he doesn't seem to have a clear target, but police was able corner him in an abandoned warehouse. Is everybody ready?" After a couple nods of affirmation, he stands up and does his signature pose, "Alright, Titans. Go!"
Once they reach the warehouse, squad cars are surrounding the entire building as the chief of police stands outside, waiting for the city's heroes to arrive. "About time you've showed up," he says once he sees the Titans step out of Cyborg's prized T-Car. "We've got officers at every exit, but it's too risky for us to go in. He's already taken down several of our men with that metal suit of his."
"Don't worry, sir." The spikey haired teen responses, "We'll take it from here. Starfire and Raven, take the rear. Cyborg and I will go through the side entrance. Chief, just keep talking to him to distract him. Let's move!"
With no one opposing said orders, Cyborg and Robin rush to the side, while Starfire and Raven fly over the building to reach the back. Using her superior alien strength, Starfire easily opens the lock door and floats inside with her dark friend right behind her. As light shines into the room, the normally cheerful alien gasps as tears threaten to escape her emerald eyes. "Who would do such a thing to these poor creatures!?"
In front of the girls lays rows and rows of caged animals, ranging from dogs to monkeys. They are all is terrible condition with obvious mutations forming along their bodies. A makeshift lab is in the center of the room. Whoever used to use this place is long gone, if the dust or rotting corpses are anything to go by. Despite not normally being phased by the horrors they typically see, even Raven is repulsed by this. Her stomach drops as she tries to ignore the putrid smell wafting through the air. Strong feelings of pain, anger, and fear soon cloud her mind. Putting her hand on her friend's shoulder, she fights back the urge to vomit to respond. "It's okay Starfire. Once we get rid of Adonis, the police will take care of the animals."
"Then let's deal with this quickly!" With renewed vigor, her eyes turn to a bright green. As starbolts form in her hands, she quickly flies off to deal with their adversary. As Raven follows her, she sees a green dog in the corner of her eye. Shaking off the sensation of familiarity, she continues on with their mission.
As it appears, the boys are first to find the teen in the red metallic suit. The arrogant criminal smirks and begins his monologue, "Well well well, look who's here, the Tiny Titans! Let's see what you can do against the mighty Adonis!"
"TINY? Who the hell are you calling tiny!?" Cyborg yells while snorting like a bull that's just seen red. He blindly charges at him with his right arm raised, preparing to hit him square in the face. Consequentially, Adonis grabs his arm at the last second and throws him over his shoulder into the concrete wall, stunning him for a few moments.
Robin quickly jumps in with his bow staff in hand. After flipping over a poorly -aimed punch, he slams the mental staff down on his adversary. Adonis, however, grabs the staff and punches the leader into the ceiling. With a growl, he easily bends the staff and throws it away while mocking him. "Rrgh, you're just making me more ripped"
Starfire quickly rains down her bright green orbs upon him, slowly him down slightly. While he is distracted, she picks up a cement block and slams it down on his head. Before it fully hinders him, he pushes it back up at the alien, knocking her into the wall. "No pain, no game!"
Up next is Raven who encases his suit in dark energy, temporarily holding him still. Yet again, even this couldn't hold him back. Adonis breaks free of her grasp and tackles her to the ground.
"Let me go!" the dark empath demands, struggling to get away.
With a smirk, he lets out an approving growl, "You're a feisty." Disappointingly, his flirting techniques fail as she phases through the floor, throwing machinery down at him. He manages to jump back in time, just as Cyborg comes back into the fray.
"Come on big man! Show me whatcha got! Show me whatcha got!" the oldest member of the Titans taunts as he assaults the criminal with a series of punches. As Cyborg keeps him busy, Robin manages to throw one of his bird-a-rang's at the center of his chest, short-circuiting his suit in the process. After one more hit, the conceited villain finally falls down in to unconsciousness. "Who's the tiny one now, big shot?"
"Alright, that's enough gloating," the teen leader says regardless of smirking himself, "Let's tell the police and they can deal with the rest of this mess."
"But Robin, what about the animals?" Starfire asks worriedly while glancing over at Raven, who's staring at a particular green dog.
"Don't worry, Star. We'll make sure that they get the help they need," he assures her, hoping that this experience won't upset her too much on her special holiday.
"Uh Raven. Are you okay?" Cyborg asks, noticing her starting contest at the seemingly dead canine.
"He's not a dog."
Trying to hold back his slight amusement at the seemingly obvious, he decides to question her statement instead, "Are you sure about that? Despite being green, the thing looks like a dog to me."
Said green dog is locked away differently from the other animals, Instead of being in a cage, it's in a large container with a shock collar around its neck. The only possible way for a normal person to open the enclosure is to type in the password on the screen to the right of it.
Ignoring the comment, Raven creates a portal to enter the area where the dog laid. Kneeling down, she gently pulls him onto her lap and uses her powers to break off the collar. Automatically, the dog shifts into a green teenager donning a black and purple skin-tight suit. While the others stare in awe, Raven heals his battered body to the best of her ability. As his heartbeat becomes more apparent, the typically stoic girl smiles slightly in relief and whispers his name. "Beast Boy."