Chapter Four: The Beast and the Birds

Beast Boy and Robin entered the arena and looked towards each other. Both had a smirk on their faces saying come and get me.

"Hey BB, just give up on the deal, you can't beat me and you know it." Beast Boy looked at Robin his eyes narrowing a little bit.

"Remember Rob, you don't know everything about me. You don't know my real name, where I grew up, how I grew up; you don't even know all of my powers." At the shocked look on his face BB smirked even wider. "Come on fearless leader let's get this over with." He gave another cocky grin and got down in a low crouch like stance. The others looked at the weird stance and smiled knowing Beast Boy was about to lose. Robin got into a classic defensive stance known to anyone who watches Kung Fu movies.

"Hey BB, I know you watch a bunch of Kung Fu movies and all but Green Bean Rob's going to smear you across the floor." Cyborg snickered as he rang the bell to signal the beginning of the fight. Beast Boy just ignored Cyborgs comment and started his slow low to the ground circling of Robin. Robin followed him looking for an opening to attack his green friend. Beast Boy smiled a little bit watching Robin.

'He's never seen this style before. Good means Batman never taught him should be a surprise.'

Beast Boy watched Robin like he was his pray; crouching low to the ground waiting for an opening knowing only then he will attack or risk his prey fleeing. Than without any warning Beast Boy stuck Robin with lighting quick reflexes of a snake. Robin couldn't avoid the strike and stumbled back. He had a look of anger on his face as he spoke to Beast Boy.

"Beast Boy, I said no powers." Beast Boy only smiled at his leader before answering him.

"I didn't use powers Rob, I'm just that quick. I already told you there is a lot you don't know." Robin glanced to Raven, hoping she would be on his side.

"Robin I know when you are looking to me for an answer and your answer is, no he was not using his powers in any way I can tell." Robin sighed and looked back to Beast Boy.

"Fine, then lets continue this fight. I'm still going to win."

"Careful Rob that cocky attitude will be your downfall." Robin scowled and rushed at Beast Boy who dodged him like it took no effort at all. Beast Boy countered Robins attack with a quick jab to his back. Robin used ever style Batman had ever taught him and not one seemed to work against the shifter. For every attack BB took the hit, blocked or dodged at every turn.

To the others it was like watching a dance with the two boys. The flow was smooth but unexpected for each of them. Robin was fighting like a mad man with strong fluid movements. Beast Boy would dodge like he had the flexibility of a cat or snake. He struck with the strength of a tiger and the accuracy of a spine throwing spider. Watching Beast Boy was like watching every animal fight through a human body. It was amazing to say the least. Cyborg videotaped every move to watch again later.

This kept up for a little while punching dodging every which way. BB looked to be using a style they have never seen before. It was like he used animal instincts and habits to his advantage in fighting. They knew he did that while in animal form but could he really us that as a human as well? They watched as the fight went on, neither looking to be coming to an end any time soon.

An hour later both were extremely tired but still moving fast. It was then something strange happened. It was a great move on Beast Boy's part till a shock was heard around the room. Robin had come flying in at BB with a flying kick. Beast Boy knew this was coming and prepared for it. He reached out and grabbed his leg and swung him around and sent him out of the ring. Just before he hit the ground a shock was heard and Beast Boy gave a squeak of surprise and hid his hand behind his back. Raven looked at him weirdly but looked back to Robin. He looked furious but happy all at the same time.

"Wow, Beast Boy that was amazing. Why don't you fight like that more often, you'd be amazing on the battle field?" Robin got up and walked to Beast Boy waiting for a response.

"I just like fighting in my animal forms better. I'm more comfortable in them more sure of myself is all. I fight like this sometimes you guys are just never around to see it." Beast Boy kept his hand behind his back as he spoke.

"Alright team, we are going to take a ten minute brake and finish off the training session for the day with the last fight with BB and Raven." They all nodded and walked off to go rest. Beast Boy left the gym area and entered the med bay. He took a look at his hand for the first time. It had a black mark on it; he didn't feel any pain but knew the shock had come from him." He went to the sink and washed his hand. The black mark came right off and washed down the sink. He sighed in relief just as someone spoke to him. He whipped around to see who it was.

"Beast Boy what are you doing"

"What? Who? Oh sorry Rae. Just making sure I'm not bleeding or anything you know didn't want to get blood on you or anything." He smiled sheepishly as she just looked back at him. She ignored the nickname this time to get the answers she wanted from him.

"Beast Boy we all heard the shocking noise what was that?" Beast Boy looked at her as he tilted his head hoping she would believe he was confused about what she was saying.

"What are you talking about Rae?" She twitched at the nickname but still said nothing.

"The shocking noise it happened right after you threw Robin. It was like a clap of thunder or something." He looked at her again playing innocent but knew she was coming too close to the truth.

"I have no idea what you are talking about Rae. Now don't we have a date?" Raven gave him a wide eyed look. He smirked at her knowing he got her goat. He smiled and laughed as he ran out of the room shouting 'beat me if you can'.

'Oh I'll beat you Beast Boy, to an inch of your life." She teleported to the gym and got into the arena. He came in skidding to a stop in front of the arena and looked at Raven with a pout.

"No fair Raven you cheated. Remember no powers." He wiggled his finger at her as he climbed into the arena ready to fight. Robin started the match reminding Beast Boy once again of their deal. Raven was curious about the deal they had made. What could be so important that has Beast Boy fighting like a Kung Fu Master? In his first battle he showed he could fight like an animal in his human form that had shocked them but this was even more shocking. He was maneuvering around Raven with such flexibility it was almost too hard for her to keep up with him.

"Where the hell did you learn to do this Beast Boy?" Raven was shouting at him as he got a couple hits in.

"I can't tell you Raven. Wish I could but I can't." It was then Raven saw a moment her opportunity. He seemed to be thinking back to something causing him to falter in his movements. She graved Beast Boy's wrist and twisted his arm so she was facing away from him. She used all of her strength and flipped him out of the ring.

"Nice one Rae!"

"You lose BB that means Raven is on top and you can't go on your trip." Beast Boy groaned but a deal was a deal. He'd just have to wait for The Master to come and get him, mad or not.