Subject 93-483-946

Chapter 5: Garfield's Files

"If we are going to watch the movies should I not make some corn of pop?" Starfire inquired as she flew next to Robin.

"It's not going to be that kind of movie, Star," Robin said at the exact same time that Cyborg said, "Sure. Put lots of butter and salt on it and grab me a coke while you're at it."

"Of course, friend Cyborg," Starfire said then sped up so she could prepare the popcorn before her friends arrive.

"Cyborg," Raven said reprovingly. "We need to find out the scientists did to Garfield; not stuff our faces."

"Why can't we do both?" Cyborg wanted to know. "All we're going to be doing is watching a few videos, it's not like we're going to reading anything."

"He does have a point," Raven admitted. "I'm going to make myself a cup of herbal tea. I'll meet you there." With that the Goth levitated towards the main room, disappearing through the closed doors.

Robin sighed and shook his head. "I wanted to lead this team again for what reason?"

Twenty minutes later the four Teen Titans found themselves gathered in the main room, Starfire and Cyborg armed with popcorn and coke while Raven sat at one end of the couch with a cup of herbal tea. Robin found himself squashed between Cyborg and Starfire while they kept tossing popcorn up in the air to catch with their tongues.

"Can we please start the movie?" Raven asked. "I don't know how much longer he'll stay unconscious, especially when the drugs wear off."

"Drugs?" Robin's head whipped around so fast that he was surprised he didn't have whiplash.

Raven nodded. "They had him pretty drugged up. I'm surprised he was even still coherent when you found him."

Robin decided to ignore this new information and, after picking up the remote, pressed play.

The face of Dr. Jack Kincaid, the head scientist, appeared on the screen. "Today is March 15, 1989. We have received government funding for project 'Beast'. If our research goes well we will continue to receive the money until we can no longer produce results. All we lack now is a test subject. But I have one in mind."

"March 17, 1989. We have successfully obtained a test subject. His name, or rather the one that he used to be known by, was Garfield Logan. He has been re-labeled as 'Subject 93-483-946' or, simply, Beast. Tests will begin tomorrow."

"March 18, 1989. Subject 93-483-946 did not react well to the initial testing. Once we injected him with the monkey virus known as the 'Sakutia Virus' he reacted violently to it. I fear we shall lose him soon."

"March 20, 1989. We are going to try an experimental procedure on him using the DNA of the green monkey known only to Africa. I hope it succeeds; we have invested far too much in him already. We cannot afford another setback."

"March 25, 1989. The cure was successful. But it also left us with a bit of a dilemma. Subject 93-483-946 has been turned green as a result of the monkey's DNA. Fortunately that seems to be the only side effect."

"May 5, 1989. Due to the animal DNA now running through his veins Subject 93-483-946 now has the ability to turn into any animal that he sees whether in a book or in real life. I believe we can now take these experiments to the next level."

The video diary entries ceased and Robin was about to turn the TV off when he saw that there was more on the DVD. The next few entries that he and the other Titans would see would haunt them forever.

A small green baby lay on an examining table, wailing at the top of his lungs. Dr. Kincaid walked into sight, a scalpel in his right hand. With his left hand he held the baby still while he used the scalpel to cut into the small chest, causing blood to begin running out.

Starfire let out a frightened gasp while Cyborg stiffened. The sound of a window breaking informed Robin that Raven was upset as well. The next several videos were more of the same thing; Dr. Kincaid performing painful experiments on Garfield who lay docilely on the table, not offering the least bit of resistance. Abruptly Robin stood up and turned the TV off.

"Why did they hurt him, friend Robin?" a teary-eyed Starfire sniffled.

"Because they're bullies," Cyborg said.

"The only consolation is that they will eventually get their just desserts," Raven said, the rest of the windows in the room breaking.

"But why should they receive delicious pie for what they have done?" Starfire asked in confusion.

"Raven just means that the people who did this to Garfield will be punished. Eventually anyway," Robin explained.

"But I do not want them to pay later!" Starfire exclaimed. "They must pay now!"

"I agree with you," Robin told her. "But if we were off fighting them then can we help Garfield?"

"You make a good point," Starfire admitted. "Therefore let us heal new friend Garfield and then we shall make those scientists pay."

"Deal," Cyborg agreed as he stood up. As he did so his face suddenly turned green and he ran out of the room.

"What is wrong with friend Cyborg?" Starfire asked.

"He'll be fine," Raven said shortly. "He's just so disgusted with what the scientists did to Garfield that it made him sick. Just give him a few minutes and then everything will be fine. I promise."

Starfire nodded. "I believe you, friend Raven. But let us go see my new friend Garfield now. Perhaps he would like some Blordzug, the Tamaranian dish of healing," she suggested.

Robin and Raven exchanged alarmed glances, sweat drops appearing. "Perhaps later, Starfire," Raven said. "Right now he's too weak to eat anything."

Starfire's head drooped then she brightened. "In that case I shall prepare him some Slokpx. It is a liquid that will cure anything. Except for Tuwmdi," she added. "But that's the only thing that it doesn't cure. I shall go and prepare it now." She turned and flew to the kitchen where she began to throw pots and pans in the air as she dug through the refrigerator.

"Terrific," Raven muttered. "We saved Garfield from being a test subject only for him to die while eating Starfire's food."

"Poor Garfield," Robin sighed.

A/N: Sorry it's so late but I've been busy this week and unfortunately it's not getting any better. Please review and let me know what you think!