And heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeres the 3rd chapter. Hope you all enjoy it. I hope I didn't make Raven's Secret too mad at posting this before she could reply to my last message. I'm a bit impatient when I'm tired, and I couldn't resist posting it now. She has helped me greatly with this chapter as well as the other ones, and again, I couldn't have done it without her.

It may be a bit difficult to understand the first paragraph, since I cant seem to get it right. I'll change it later if it's too understandable or if Katie or I come up with something better. Till then, try to enjoy.

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Wind blew gently through the empty streets, ignoring the two men there, only leaving disturbed leaves in its wake. The wind knew nothing of the internal and external battles the two held against each other. It found its way over to the smaller figure, gently blowing through his emerald hair.

The green boy's face was filled with anger and contempt for the pale, hooded one, his hands balled into fists. Tears sprang to his eyes and a feral growl escaped his lips, adding slight shock to his opponent's face.

"GET AWAY FROM HER!!!!!!"

Leonard looked at him intently, the fear gone from his expression. This fool would not deter his mission, not when he was so close. He was tempted to just turn back to the girl and complete the task now, but the boy would probably become a distraction if he left him. Sighing, he stood.

"Boy, why do you care what I do to her?" A smirked played on his lips. "Do you fear for her life?" The changeling glared back. Leonard's grin grew and his voice dropped. "Do you wish she loved you back?" His snide voice bit, sneering back and the boy. Oh how he enjoyed the ability to make one squirm.

"You're too late. The demon child's life energy is almost completely gone. Even if you were magically able to stop me from completing the spell, which you won't, just so you know, you wouldn't be able to save her. She'll be dying in, oh, I'd say about one minute. Too bad."

Beast Boy couldn't breathe. He could feel his heart blocking his airway, pounding against his Adam's apple. He attempted to swallow it down, but the dryness of his throat wouldn't allow him.

Leonard turned sharply and started back at the girl when the boy snapped. The next thing the demon knew, he was rolling on the ground, a green form attempting to pummel him. Tears fell from the boy's eyes, blurring his vision, but it wouldn't matter. He would kill him. If it was the last thing he did, he would kill him.

"That's it. Fight me. Get angry. Stupid boy, your emotions just are adding to my power. Fool." Dark energy shot Beast Boy back, knocking his head against the rubble of a building. Shadows ate away at the edges of his vision. He felt himself slipping into the quiet slumber of unconsciousness…

No! Raven needed him. He couldn't abandon her. She still could be-

"Your precious Raven is dead. Give it up. Now, I need to get the rest of her energy before it leaves her body completely. So if you'll excuse me." Leonard, once again, began back over to the girl on the ground.

"Why are you doing this?" Leonard's head whipped back in the direction of the noise, only to find the green boy standing again, staggered towards him. He couldn't help smirk at the changeling's feeble attempt to stop him. He was not one of sympathy.

"Because this is the way of demons, my boy. By taking her energy, I gain more time on my life. I'll live forever." He smiled, his white teeth shining with malice. Shock swept over the child's features, his eyes filled with disgust and hatred.

"You're pathetic," he hissed back, venom in his voice. The man turned back to face Beast Boy, resentment encasing his face.

"You know what? I think I've dealt with you for far too long. I don't have the patience of Deumos(3), after all. Time to die."

The sun seemed to dim, all of its previous light sucked into Leonard's outstretched hands. His whispered magic grew, the power behind the black energies building until-

-until Cyborg whacked him over the head, causing him to crumple into a heap on the ground.

"Sorry, buddy, no one's dying today." Beast Boy beamed up at his friend, grateful for his arrival. Reality could not wait however. A cough broke through the seconds of silence.

Fear glazing his face, Beast Boy raced over to the dark girl's side as fast as possible. His ankle hurt from his earlier fall, but he would deal with it later. Raven needed him now.

"Raven?" he said softly, afraid he'd break her if he spoke louder. Rapid, erratic breathing was his only response, causing more tears to fill his eyes.

"Raven?" he repeated, his voice cracking, emotion overflowing. He could swear his heart was being torn apart.

Her eyes struggled to open, freeing tears, allowing them to flow down her insipid cheek.

"B-Beast Boy?" her throat was dry and her chest burned with every breath.

"Yeah, Rae?" Though he spoke gently, his voice was filled with apprehension. She gazed into his eye for a moment, admiring them, before continuing with a small, mordant smile.

"I guess we weren't meant to have a happily ever after, were we?" She closed her eyes, turning away from him, not wanting him to see her cry. She felt him brush her cheek, cradling it in his warm rough hand. She looked up at him, his tears still sliding down his face, and frowned.

"What did I say about crying? You never did seem to listen to me." She could almost see a ghost of a smile flash across his face, but in a blink it was gone. She'd give anything to see one of his smiles now, to hear his laugh. Her body was shaking…she felt so cold. How could one person feel so cold?

"Raven. Raven, please don't go. Please. This isn't right. You need to stay." His gaze fell with his tears. He didn't care if he was being selfish. "I need you. You can't leave. I love you to much." She smiled sadly, looking back into his downcast eyes.

"I love you too. Know that." She grazed his chin with her finger tips, causing his blood-shot eyes to find her again.

He was drawn to her mouth once more, bending low over her. She deepened the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck. Their lips broke apart sooner than expected, the need for air impossible to resist any longer.

The silence was deafening. Raven's eyes began to close, the need for rest becoming too great. Beast Boy shook her hand in attempts to keep her awake. She was not going to leave him this easily.

"Beast Boy."

"Y-Yeah, Rae?" His voice shook, tears fell faster. Her eyes peered up at him, sorrow scoring her face.

"Don't cry." Her eyes flickered closed with a sigh.

And he cried.

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(3)Deumos: Female demon with 4 horns and a crown

Hope this lived up to expectations, and hope to hear many pleas of mercy from everyone.

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Ps. Here are some pics from the previous chapters I've drawn. Be warned, they may blind you with their terriblness.

w w w . b b i s s o c u t e . d e v i a n t a r t . c o m / a r t / L e o n a r d - I N W Y - 6 8 5 8 2 9 5 7 / (This is a picture of Leonard in my mind.)

w w w . b b i s s o c u t e . d e v i a n t a r t . c o m / a r t / D o n t - l e a v e - m e - I N W Y - 6 8 5 8 4 5 7 2 / (This is a poorly done image of the scene in chapter 1. Please forgive me.)

Remove the spaces and there you go. Please look at at your own risk. Many of them may be really stupid looking. You've been warned.