Beast Boy was sitting in his room reading, something he never let the other see. He always acted like a goofball in front of his 'friends' but it was just an act. He couldn't let them know about the thing inside him. If they knew, they would either be terrified of him or send him to a zoo or something. He shuddered at the thought. However, reading couldn't fill the emptiness he felt whenever he thought of how happy the titans looked when they were all hanging out. Truth be told, he felt like the lonliest member of the team especially now that Robin and Starfire were finally dating. He sighed for what felt like the thousandth time tonight. He needed to get out and try to enjoy life's little pleasures. Being a titan meant sacrifices and he understood that, maybe more than anyone else but he was after all, still a teen. And teens had fun all the time right? At least, that's what 'normal' teens did.
Placing a green feather where he stopped reading, he hid the book opened his window and climbing onto the ledge he jumped and turned into a green owl and headed towards one of the local underage clubs in Jump City. Little did he know, one dark haired Tamarainian had gotten free and decided to 'visit' her dear sister. BlackFire saw the peculiar titan fly off and quickly entered the tower through his room. It was surprisingly clean except for a corner in the room obviously declared as the 'dirty laundry' pile and as quietly as she could headed towards Starfire's room. As she raised her hand to the door to see if her sister was indeed inside she heard a scream that she would never forget and headed towards the kitchen in search of the one food that would distract her: Tofu dogs.
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"Go Beastie, go Beastie!" chanted the crowd as Beastboy showed off his best moves. He didn't know who started the 'Beastie' thing but he liked it. It sounded kinda cool, and in what felt like ages, he had a genuine smile plastered on his face.
"Robin to Beastboy, come in Beastboy."
"Aww man, and I was just getting started!" Beastboy whined before answering his communicator. "Beastboy here, what is it this time?"
"If you would've stayed home, you would know by now!" Robin yelled. "Blackfire has escaped and is inside the tower and-"
"Blackfire has escaped! Is Star okay? What's Blackfire doing?" Beastboy rambled.
"Yes to the first two but as for what she is doing we can't tell. She's just sitting on the sofa eating your tofu dogs. But every time she looks at me or Star, she i don't know, shudders I guess."
"Hey those are my tofu dogs! I'm on my way." Beastboy turned to his audience and apologized. "Sorry dudes and dudettes, but the tower has an unwanted guest." With that Beastboy transformed into an owl and flew off towards his home. When he got there, the only thing that seemed out of place was Blackfire rummaging through their fridge. "Yo Blackfire! Quit eating my food!"
"Why hello Beastboy, long time no see. Did you enjoy your night out?"
"How did you-?"
"Oh c'mon Beastboy, if it wasn't for you leaving your window open I might have had to wait on the roof all night. You know Spring is still chilly here in Jump City."
"You let her in?! You let this villian who has caused Star nothing but heartache enter the tower?!" Robin yelled walking up to Beastboy. "How could you be so stupid Beastboy?"
Beastboy took a step back, hurt by Robin's words. "How was I supposed to know she was out there? If I did, I would've-" Beastboy began but was backhanded by Robin with enough force it sent him to the ground.
"Hey! I may be a solo act but even I know that's not how you treat people you consider a friend. And don't even try to say he's like a brother. Brothers don't abuse each other like that." Blackfire stated, slightly furious at her sister's lover. "Now I know you have Star hiding in her room but if there is anyone in this tower that would understand me it's her. So I'm going to take Beastboy and explain everything. I did not come here to cause trouble, I came here to make amends. There is trouble on Tamaran and I was the only one who could contact star. But if it makes you feel any better," Blackfire pulled down her sleeve to show what looked to be a tattoo encircling her entire wrist, "this little thing sends a signal back home if I even think about doing something stupid. As soon as the signal is received I get a one way ticket back to jail."
Quickly and carefully she helped the green boy up and walked with him to Starfire's room. Half way there, Beastboy said a small thank you to Blackfire and not knowing what else to do or say he gave her a kiss on her cheek making the Tamarainian blush. Soon they arrived at Starfire's door and Beastboy gave a small knock.
"Who is there? Blackfire if that is you, Robin said I should not let you in. He believes you are the trouble." Star answered.
"It's both of us Star!" Beastboy called.
"And you can drop the speech act, sister. I know your english is better than that!"
Starfire opened her door and with a quick look around pulled both Beastboy and Blackfire into her room. "Oh thank goodness you have not been harmed sister. I have missed you greatly. But I must ask how did Beastboy get the black eye?"
"I think you should sit down Star. You might not like what we're about to tell you," Beastboy replied and with Blackfire's help explained what happened that night.
