It was finally the time Beast Boy had been waiting for what seemed like months, when in reality, it was only a few weeks. It was the middle of the month, and it was also the day he and Raven created a tradition that only the two of them would share.

It had started one night when he had stumbled upon her meditating on the roof of the tower. He wouldn't admit it to Raven (at first) but he loved to be in her company. To be close to her. There was just something about her that made him feel... Better? Safer? He couldn't exactly place it.

He had sat next to her as she was meditating, his feet dangling over the edge of the tower just staring down at the dark water that surrounded the island and becoming mesmerized by the reflections coming from the city and the moon that shone brightly overhead.

It was then he understood why the nocturnal animals favored the night. It was far more beautiful than that which the sun brought.

But it also brought out the demons he fought so desperately to control.

She had startled him when her tiny hand touched his arm. He hadn't realized he'd been crying until she wiped away his tears. It was that moment that made the tradition. They would meet at midnight on the roof and talk about anything and everything.

Whether it be Robin riding them too hard during training, doubt in themselves to save the day, or even their biggest fears that they would never voice to anyone else, and even deny that there was a fear.

But, Raven and Beast Boy wouldn't deny it to each other. No, they knew the other far too well for one to hide something from the other. As close as they were, they decided this was something they could always count on each other for. And they did.

Beast Boy calmly made his way up the stairs that lead to the roof of the tower. Last time he was here with Raven, he recalled, she had admit\ted a fear that haunted her, something that she thought she would never be rid of. They had defeated her father, but she worried greatly that her demon side would overcome her and destroy her friends.

"Nonsense, Rae." The changeling had told her, throwing an arm around her shoulders and pulling her small frame into the shelter of his body. "You are stronger than her and you know it."

"But what if I-"

"Raven." He used her full name instead of the nickname she "despised". "You are. And we wouldn't let that happen. I wouldn't let that happen." And he had kissed her temple before sprinting down the stairs.

Who knew what he had gotten himself into with that kiss.

Ready to face the consequences of his actions, Beast Boy took a deep breath and threw the door open, walking onto the roof and straight to the left side of his close friend and teammate.

"So, what's it gonna be tonight, Rae?" He joked, shooting his signature grin at her.

She pushed her hood off her head and looked at him. "It was my turn last time. Now it's yours."

He took a moment to think, but came up with nothing he wished to talk about. "I'll take the next turn. Now, tell me what's bothering you."

Raven opened her mouth to speak, but Beast Boy cut her off. "And don't say that there isn't anything. Cy swears that the engines in all of his cars blew. And you're the only other person with access to his personal garage."

She grew silent, looking up towards the sky. The changeling stared at her, watching her eyes search across the sky as if she were looking for a secret message of some sort. She sighed, turning her attention back to him. "The nightmares have come back."

His eyes widened. He knew that Raven strong in every aspect imaginable, knowing what she had been faced with for her entire life. He couldn't imagine what it was like to know that you would inevitably destroy the world one day. She hadn't, of course, but she still had nightmares from time to time about the prophecy coming true.

"That's all they are, Rae. Nightmares. I know they look real, feel real, but they aren't. You didn't destroy the world. You saved it. You have saved it countless times."

"My whole life I was told I was nothing but the end of the world in the form of a human. That all I would ever be was destruction and murderous." She tore her eyes away from his. "What if all I am is destruction?"

"Stop that." He demanded, grabbing her by the arms and spinning her so that her whole body was facing his own. "You are not destruction, and you never have been. Don't even think like that, Raven."

"Gar-"

"No." He growled, bringing his face mere inches from hers. "You are not destruction or anything evil. Do you understand that?"

She hesitated, but nodded, resting her forehead against his. "I just want the nightmares to go away." Her voice was barely a whisper, and even with her voice that low, he could still hear it breaking.

He brought his hands up to her face, holding her gently. Her own hands floated up until they rested atop his. "I will make them go away." He told her, his lips almost brushing her own with each word. "I swear to you, Raven, I will not let anything happen to you."

She nodded against him and tried to control the shaking currently going on with her hands. He took her hands and laced their fingers together. "Now, come on." He tugged her gently towards the staircase. "I have some nightmares to scare away."

She wanted to fight him on it, but allowed him to drag her into the commons room, straight to the couch, where he pulled the pale girl on top of him, one hand stroking random patterns on her back, the other gently pressing her face into his shoulder as she tried to stifle the sobs that were escaping her.

"It's okay, Raven." He cooed, pressing his lips to her temple once again. "You're okay."

She pulled him closer and he tightened his hold on her in response. "I won't let anything happen to you. We're gonna be just fine."

She managed to pull her head from his chest, her violet eyes piercing his emerald ones. "Please just don't let me go."

"Never." He replied, never ceasing his soothing touches on her.

Raven's sobs slowed and eventually Beast Boy felt her breathing even out and knew she was asleep. He smiled into the darkness, kissing her temple for a third time, whispering, "Goodnight, Rae." Before sleep wrapped around him as well.