There's a line between good and evil that we can't always see. Evil never wins… but always prevails. What if Raven and Beast Boy turned…. The good side may be the side they should be on but who wants to be good when being bad is so fun?
Chapter 1 A Broken Promise
Raven looked to see the guards had all fallen asleep at the bank. She knew she shouldn't but…..she glanced down at her ripped clothes, stained with dry blood and mud as her stomach growled. It wasn't like she had a choice. And it wasn't like this had been her first time doing it either. "Azerath Metrion Zinthos," she whispered as a portal appeared in front of her and she stepped into the room full of bags of money. Her hood was over her head so the cameras wouldn't see her face as she took one bag and left through the same portal.
Beep! Beep! Beep!
Apparently not all the guards had been asleep on the job as she was surrounded by police with their guns pointed at her.
The dark girl rolled her eyes. Like those guns were gonna really stop her. She used her powers and their guns flew away and broke.
They gasped and stood back as she noticed one of them calling someone on the phone.
Raven started to fly away when she heard some people behind her and turned to see a group of four teenagers in costumes.
"Just give the money back and we won't have to attack you," the spiked haired boy said slowly.
"Let me go and I won't hurt you either," she replied sarcastically. Her heart was pumping fast and she felt an old joy she thought she had long forgotten. It was the kinda rush most people got from getting away with something and almost getting caught. It was exciting. Raven opened a portal and disappeared. She reappeared in the park above the ocean that got a good view of Titans Tower. "Super heroes," she muttered to herself as she removed her hood, revealing her naturally violet colored hair and purple eyes. Then she sat down, leaning against a tree and fell asleep. The following morning she bought herself some cheep cloths, food, and water. She wore some back baggy pants with a dark blue tank top that said, "Are you looking at me or the chaos I created," in light blue bold letters. (If they sold it I would definitely buy it) She bought a wooden box to keep the rest of the money in and bought a dark blue hooded cape and jacket. She didn't bother thinking about renting an apartment or anything since she was rather used to the park and enjoyed it. The next night as she walked the streets, wearing her cloak, she thought about the rush she had gotten the night before. At least for a while I got to forget. She thought to herself. Raven found herself at the bank and sat down against the building's wall and sighed.
"Criminals always return to the scene of the crime," a voice said.
She flinched and looked up to see the spiked haired boy.
"You're the one who robbed this place yesterday, aren't you? Didn't take much either, why?" He eyed her.
"I don't talk to strangers," she said plainly, feeling uncomfortable around him.
He laughed, "I'm Robin, the leader of the Teen Titans. There, I introduced myself now how about you?"
"Why? So you'll know who I am when you throw me in prison?" She raised a brow. "I'm not a criminal anyway…" She trailed off.
Robin sat beside her and stared at her seriously, "Mind telling me what happened?" He put a hand on her shoulder.
"Why are you being so nice to me!" Raven asked coldly, standing up and running a few meters away.
"I noticed your ripped clothes the last time we met. You didn't seem the type to steal and there was nothing on you before now."
"I don't need your pity!" She spat and used her powers to disappear. To her surprise after spending a few minutes in the park he found her, "Leave me alone!" She shouted.
"I'm just trying to help." He walked closer.
Her eyes glowed with power as she growled through gritted teeth.
"Raven!" Another voice from behind her was heard.
She turned to see a green boy with pointed ears.
"Dude, I though that was you! It's me the grass stain!" He grinned.
"Beast…Boy?" She lowered her hands that had been glowing and her eyes stopped glowing. Then she fainted.
Titans Tower
"Is she gonna be alright?"
"She's fine BB. She just needs something to eat."
Raven groaned and blinked as she got used to the light. "Where.." She sat up.
"You're in Titans Tower medical wing," Beast Boy smiled at her, resting a hand on her shoulder.
She shook it off, glaring at him with narrowed eyes, "You're a super hero? And you wear spandex?"
The green teen laughed nervously, "Uh, yeah."
"Traitor," she muttered after a while.
He sweat dropped and his ears fell to the side.
"So how do you two know each other?" Robin asked, standing in between Cyborg and Starfire.
"Oh yes!" Star squeaked happily. "What is your favorite color and do you wish to be my friend?"
Rae turned to the orange girl and opened her mouth to speak.
The changeling, having known what her answer would be, covered her mouth, "She'll answer your questions later Star." He then uncovered her mouth after receiving a bite from the dark girl, "Ouch!"
Raven smirked at him, "You deserve more than that. Be happy I'm letting you off easy."
He looked up at her, "So that's it?" His ears perked up.
Her smirk grew and he knew there was much more torture to come.
Robin cleared his throat, "Well are you going to answer my question?"
"What question?" Clearly it had gone over BB's head.
Raven shook her head and smiled slightly, "Same old little grass stain."
Now it was his turn to glare at her but when he saw her smile, he smiled back.
"How did you two meet?" Robin repeated the question.
"None of your business," the goth said emotionlessly, hugging her knees.
He ignored her, "Beast Boy?"
Beast Boy looked like he was about to have a panic attack. "I!...SHE!...UH!" He fainted.
Raven allowed a small giggle to escape her lips and a few light bulbs blew up. "Same old Beast Boy," she mused. She looked up to find everyone staring at her, "What?"
"Did you just blow up.." Cy started.
"Oops," she turned dead panned again.
"I guess that means yes," the tin man concluded.
"Oh what has happened to our friend!" Star asked worriedly.
Robin stared at Raven.
She shook her head, "I told you it was none of your business for a reason and this is part of it." The dark girl sighed and went down to where BB was on the floor and whispered something in his ear.
The titans were surprised when he sat up laughing almost instantly. "Dude!" Then he got a weird face and stared at Raven. "Hey, I do too!"
"Right Beast Boy," she rolled her eyes. "I really believe you this time."
He grinned, "Well at least you didn't lose your sense of humor."
"Well at least I had one to begin with," she shot back, causing Robin and Cyborg to laugh.
"Oh, she got you man," Cyborg wiped away a tear while laughing.
"I do not see what is so humorous," Starfire stated.
BB did crack a smile even if she had just insulted him.
Robin finally became serious, "Since you won't answer my first question, can you tell me where you put the money?"
At this Cyborg's smile disappeared.
Raven remained neutral.
"Raven, just.." The green titan started.
"Shut up traitor!" Raven growled angrily.
"Rae, I'm sorry but.."
Before he could say anything else she teleported away and reappeared in the park where she grabbed the money and flew off.
Titan's Tower
Beast Boy sighed.
"Dude, why is she mad at you?" Cyborg asked.
"I thought she seemed rather in between," Star noted. "She was not mad at him the whole time so maybe she really is not."
Robin smiled at her but then turned to the changeling, "First, Beast Boy, I want you to tell me why she stole the money, called you a traitor, and refuses to let us know how you two met."
He sweat dropped and shook his head, "Sorry Robin but this is something I'll have to do alone. All I can say is that it's not her fault." The titan started to walk out of the room.
"Whose fault is it then?"
He stopped, "Mine." Then he walked out.
Five Months Later
None of the titans had seen her since then and Beast Boy was starting to believe she really left. He laid on his bed thinking about what had happened to make her think of him as a traitor.
Flashback
Raven and Beast Boy walked along the beach of Hawaii.
Raven, of course, had been reluctant to go at first but the changeling had convinced her to go with him.
He knew of how her powers worked and he thought it was actually funny how Raven would still try to insult him even if she already knew that he knew she didn't mean any of it.
They were best friends even though they were complete opposites.
Raven had just told him about her father and how she was meant to destroy the world but he told her that he didn't care if she was the devil herself, she would still be his best friend. At this she had smiled but cause a few palm trees to fall and coconuts to fly around before her smile disappeared.
They had been friends since they met one day as kids. Both were living on the streets and had to steal to survive. If not for their powers they would've been caught long before but they had each other's backs. They were criminals by law standards but by theirs they had no choice. If either had been alone they would've been swallowed by the desire to steal for joy instead of survival, but they kept each other in check.
Raven sat down on the sandy beach and stared at the sun rise as BB took the spot beside her. "Beast Boy, do you think we'll ever have normal lives?"
"Hm," he turned to face her and offered a reassuring smile, "Yeah, as normal as we can get for people with powers." He laughed.
The dark girl's eyes reflected happiness, "But we'll do it together, right? I mean, you're the only friend I've ever had and.."
"Course Rae," he smiled his signature grin.
"Promise grass stain," she smiled slightly.
"I promise." He paused for a moment. "I promise to get us some ice cream, too."
Rae shook her head, almost smiling, "Fine, but I'm getting our lunch…..hot dogs."
"Hey! I've been a," he started.
She had put her hand up, smirking, "I know, I know, you're a pig. How could anyone not know that?"
He faked a pout, "So fruit salad?" Beast Boy grinned.
"Yup," she sat up, dusting the sand off her cloak. "With wipe cream and a cherry on top."
End Flashback
They had also promised to never tell anyone of their past together and that included their criminal records that Raven had disposed of with her powers every time they got one. As far as everyone was concerned, neither of them existed.
BB frowned. He had promised they'd find a normal life together. As friends of course And he had left her alone. He didn't even know why he left and that made him all the more angrier at himself. Then he had another flashback.
Flashback
"Hey Raven, I'm going to go get some dinner, ok?" He told the sleepy girl.
"Ok," she moaned and turned over on the couch in their house made out of things from the junk yard.
BB shook his head, smiling. She looked so cute when she was sleeping. Wait cute?! Where did that come from? He shook the thoughts from his head as he walked away. The bad thing about this was he never came back.
End Flashback
"I can't believe it! I'm such a jerk!" The changeling growled at himself.
"It's about time you realized that," a feminine voice came from his window.
He looked up, completely shocked, "Raven? I thought you.."
"Just because you broke your promise doesn't mean I'm going to let you off the hook that easily," she said with no emotion.
He grinned, "Raven!" BB ran over to her, giving her a hug.
Next Morning
Raven had slept in his room on the bottom bunk while he slept on the top. She hadn't told him anything of what had happened after the day he left but he knew he had to be patient with her. She told him she wanted to join the team.
He told her Robin would probably ask her where the money was again.
She shrugged and said she had spent it on the basics.
Raven and Beast Boy walked into the Main room.
Robin, Starfire, and Cyborg stared at them.
The grass stain sweat dropped, "Hehe, hey guys, um, do you think Raven could join the team?"
"She's a criminal Beast Boy and unless she gives back," Robin was interrupted.
"I don't have it anymore," she stood in front of the green teen. "And who said you had any right to question Beast Boy about me?" She stared.
"Where is it? What are you hiding that you can't allow him to tell us?" The Boy Wonder pressed on seriously.
Cyborg was looking rather nervous, along with Star as they could feel the tension in the room, building.
"Where does most money go after it's spent?" She rolled her eyes. "And what makes you think I'm hiding anything?" Raven narrowed her eyes.
"Because he refused to say anything about you and since I ordered him, there has to be something important!"
"You don't have the right," she started.
"He's part of my team!" He shouted.
"He's my responsibility!" She yelled back but then gasped, realizing she had said too much.
"What do you mean he's your responsibility?" The spiked haired leader asked.
She shot him a glare and turned to face Beast Boy, "Beast Boy, do you really want to stay with them?" Raven asked him as if he were a small child.
He nodded, "They're my friends Rae."
Obviously he hit a soft spot.
"Friends," she growled but not at him. "You're lucky," she said quietly. "I lost the only friend I ever had a long time ago."
The other Titans listened with great interest.
"Raven," BB tried to speak but she went on.
"My friend was also my only family and even if we are no longer friends, I refuse to lose my family too." The dark teen turned to face the others as she sighed. "I am sorry. I can not return the money and I am sorry for shouting at you."
Robin believed she was sorry. She did seem nice, just overprotective. "You can join the team and I'll deal with clearing your…"
"I already cleared my own record Robin," she interrupted.
Robin gave her a room near Beast Boy and gave her a communicator.
The next few days were quiet as Raven avoided the Boy Wonder and Cyborg. Starfire, she would've avoided if the orange girl had not sought her out, asking random questions and giving her bone crushing hugs. Raven kept an eye on BB but didn't speak to him much. Instead she read books, meditated and mostly kept herself locked up in her room. And at the moment that was were she was. "I don't get it. Why does he like them as friends? I mean that Starfire girl is way too cheerful about everything. She definitely had it easy growing up. And Cyborg is obsessed with a car and even calls it 'his baby," she shivered at it. "Then there's Robin who has a totally obvious crush on Starfire, which is mutual but they are too naïve to notice it." Her thoughts wondered to the changeling as she stared at her ceiling. "Beast Boy has even changed. He acts like he doesn't have a care in the world." He's grown rather handsome and the fang just makes him look cute. She sighed dreamily. Then she shook her head, sitting up. "What am I thinking? I don't like him that way!" The dark titan flew out her window, not wanting to risk Star seeing her.
Knock, knock, knock
"Raven?" Beast Boy called but no one answered so he opened the door, "Hey, Rae, you in there?" When he was sure she wasn't there he went into her room just in time to notice the girl flying off. "Where's she goin'?" He transformed into a bird and followed her.
Raven landed quickly but softly on the grass in the park but collapsed face first to the ground with a thump before turning over with a small smile on her face despite the fact her face was now wet from the grass. She stretched out under a tree and let out a contented sigh as she relaxed.
BB watched her, now as himself in the tree. He scanned her body and noticed she had changed…..A LOT! The changeling felt his face heat up as he took in all the curves of her body and the places where she had filled out more.
Before opening her eyes the goth sat up. "Beast Boy has a rather interesting choice in friends." She sighed sadly, "Why did he leave? What did I do wrong?"
The green boy felt sad. She thought it was her fault when it was his stupid fault!
Rae frowned, "I can't believe it, everything that's happened and still I find him rather……" Cute? Why the hell do I like him? He was my best friend and my brother! People don't go around having crushes on their brothers! "Ok, I really need to meditate before they drive me completely insane." She stood up and was about to walk off but stopped, putting her finger on her lips in a smirk. "Well, I guess being insane wouldn't be too bad. After all you get a room that's basically made out of pillows. Now if I could just figure out a way to make them let me have a blue room instead of white." Then she flew off.
Beast Boy jumped out of the tree, tilting his head, "She wasn't serious, was she?"
Raven walked along the streets and saw an obvious robber. She sighed, even though it was wrong and against the law she kind of…..missed her life on the street. There was no excitement. Was this what BB and her wanted? Was a normal life this boring? She stopped walking and rubbed the bridge of her nose in thought. Maybe……one last time won't hurt…for old times sake.
You'd be kicked out of the Titans, Knowledge spoke.
Not like she'll get caught, Brave shot back.
What if we do and Beast Boy hates us for it? Timid asked quietly.
Simple, we'll kill him, Rage said.
You wanna kill everybody, Happy laughed.
Thanks for telling me cause I so didn't know that already, Rude sarcastically rolling her eyes.
We're trying to protect BB, not hurt him.
Wait, who are you? Raven asked.
……
You have been hiding another emotion from me, haven't you? Rae growled.
Why are you accusing us? It wasn't like she needed any help. She's been brave to put up with what you've been doing to her, Brave commented.
And what exactly am I doing to her?
You're..
"Hey, Rae, what are you doing standing there? Talking to them again?" The boy in question, well questioned.
"They really need to learn when to shut up," she said, irritated.
Beast Boy laughed, "What was it this time?"
She looked up at him and just stared.
His smile disappeared, "Sorry."
"For what?" She asked.
"For just ditching you. I promised to stay with you and then just ran away," he stared at the ground. "And the worst part is…..I don't even know why I ran."
"Beast Boy," Raven whispered and looked at him, showing a little concern as she was about to put a comforting hand on his shoulder but then froze and recoiled it back. He doesn't even know why? How could he not know? "What happened?"
"Huh?" He looked confused.
"What happened after you left?" She asked curiously, a little anger in her voice.
The green boy stared at the ground and shuffled his feet. "Well…um…you see….about that….I…..sorta…" He was becoming extremely nervous now.
Raven waited patiently as she could sense how hard it was for him.
"That is…….I don't exactly," he paused, "know." BB shut his eyes, ready for her to shout at him as he covered his pointed ears.
"So then," the goth was in such deep thought, she didn't notice the changeling's fright at the moment, "I'm guessing you must have sustained an injury and the Titans took you in, am I correct?" She stared at him and frowned, "I'm not going to yell at you."
The green titan opened one eye and then the other, slowly relaxing but just enough so if she decided to yell he'd be ready. It really hurt when she yelled because she would sometimes do it right in his ear. Ouch. "You aren't mad, Rae?" He looked up at her, nervously.
A slow but truly sly smile appeared across her lips, "Who said I wasn't mad?"
He shrieked.
"I only said I wouldn't yell at you and now you must suffer a traitor's death!" She hissed but inside Happy was rolling on the ground laughing at the face Beast Boy had made when she said death.
BB gulped, "D-d-de-dea-death? B-b-b-but.." His eyes were wide as she shook, completely terrified. Ok, so maybe following her wasn't such a good plan after all since it just got him killed. With that last though, he fainted.
Raven rolled her eyes and suppressed a giggle. "Idiot, like I would really kill him," she muttered as she teleported them both to the tower.
"Hey Raven, what happened to BB?" Cyborg asked, looking over at the two as he watched TV.
She rolled her eyes, "He fainted."
The tin man laughed. "He's been doin' a lot of that since you came."
The dark girl carried him down the hall with her powers until they reached his bed before she dropped him in it. She pulled the covers over him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Wait a second! I did not just do that, did I?
Yes you did.
Raven's eyes narrowed angrily. Who are you?
You really did like kissing him too, didn't you?
Rae blushed. Of course I didn't! I don't even know why I did it!
Yes you do.
The dark titan growled. Shut up and leave me alone. Raven walked out of the changeling's room and into her own. She sat down on her bed and rested her head in her palm, sighing. "What is wrong with me," she groaned, closing her eyes.
L, is for the way he looks…at us.
Happy! Raven shouted.
O, says he's the only one … for us.
HAPPY!
V, cause he's very, very…extra ordinary.
HAPPY!
E, he's someone that everyone should adore and…
HAPPY!
What?
Shut up.
But I'm in the middle of a song, Happy giggled.
I don't care, just keep quiet!
…Love, is all that we can give …to him…
Raven groaned.