Yes, I have returned! Missed me? You know you did! And here is the next chapter!

O.K guys, if my calculation are correct, I have four or five more chapters left in this story, but that's O.K because my chapters are always really long! :)

This chapter is dedicated to Chicomagnifico. I love you, man. You're my best friend on this site!

Disclaimer: I really don't own anything!

P.S I apologize for this chapter's uneventfullness!

Well, after everything that had happened that night, you can imagine it was a tense ride home. No one said a word through most of the trip, each member trying desperately to find a way to let their minds wander.

Robin spent the ride staring out the window, occasionally clearing his throat from time to time. In his mind however, he was trying to figure out a way to find Fearo's hideout. This would be the last time him or any of his men came near Beast Boy. Fearo would go to jail, his men would be brought to justice, and his little brother could finally have his peace…right?

At that moment, a horrible thought occurred to the leader. The police hated Beast Boy now. What if they didn't press charges against Fearo? What if they decided that he was 'just being a hunter'?

Then we'll kill him, Robin thought darkly, but quickly shook his head. No matter how terrible Fearo and the Huntrons were, it would be dishonorable to take their lives.

But what if he had to choose between taking Fearo's life and saving Beast Boy's? Would he let his friend die to stay honorable? The boy shook his head. The Titans were his family, and he knew he needed them to live…all of them. He desperately hoped he wouldn't come face to face with the choice…

Cyborg had his eye fixed on the road, but he too had many thoughts on his mind. How could he have let those guys hurt his best friend? Sure, they had gotten to him before he was captured, but…. It wasn't good enough for Cyborg. They should have gotten to him before he had received any damage on his watch.

Fearo was so going to get it once Cyborg got his metal hands on the little punk.

Starfire nervously toyed with her hair. Unlike Cyborg and Robin, it was not anger Star was feeling, but sadness. How could their city, the city they had worked so hard to defend for so long, turn their backs on Beast Boy the minute he acted out of place? It was wrong. It was wrong, and it hurt her heart. She loved Beast Boy… he was her little brother. It didn't matter what he did, she would care for him no matter what.

Why didn't the people of Earth feel the same?

Raven, on the other hand, was downright furious.

The girl had to take deep breaths to stop her powers from getting out of control. She was mad at herself for triggering the Beast, she was mad at the Huntrons for hurting Beast Boy, she was mad at the police and Jump City for crushing the green boy's spirit.

And she was mad…no, infuriated with Fearo.

Oh, she had never wanted to destroy someone as badly as him. (Except maybe her father) It wasn't just because of Beast Boy now (although that was a huge part of it), but also because of the way he saw people. If they were unlike him, he considered them monsters, or animals. She could see by the way the Huntrons were trained that he had no respect for life.

And she would make sure he suffered for that. Even if it cost him his life, she would make sure he learned a lesson he would never forget.

Sorry Robin, Raven mentally apologized.

As for Beast Boy... many things were going through his mind. Too many to list.

He was wrapped up in Raven's cloak, which she had so generously offered, to give him warmth his torn clothes could not. He appeared to be staring down at his feet, deep in thought…and it was concerning his friends. When they weren't busy in their own thoughts, they were busy making sure their green friend was still sane.

Finally, Cyborg tried to break the tension with words of encouragement. "Hey! I think I just saw a chicken cross the road!" he said.

(Question marks above everyone's heads, but Beast Boy) "What?" Robin whispered.

"I said, 'I just saw a chicken cross the road.' I wonder why?" Cyborg mused.

Robin gave him an 'are you crazy' look, but stopped when the metal man motioned his head towards Beast Boy. Finally, the leader nodded, "Oh…yeah! A-A chicken just crossed the road! Kinda weird, huh?"

God, he felt like an idiot participating in this.

Starfire nodded. "Yes, I too wonder why a chicken crossed the road! Will someone please tell me?" Starfire sounded really enthusiastic…but that was probably because she thought there really was a chicken. She had obviously never heard this joke before.

Raven rolled her eyes. "Beast Boy, please say the punch line before these three carry on like this all night."

The green boy slowly shifted his eyes towards her. "I thought you hated my jokes?"

Raven bit her lip. "I do, but…I just want to hear you say something."

The boy sighed and resumed gazing at his feet. "Why?"

Raven was taken aback by this. "Because I'm concerned for you… we all are."

"Well don't be…I'll be fine." The boy was quiet again for a few minutes before he weakly called, "Robin?"

The leader instantly snapped his head around. "Yes, Beast Boy?"

"Why didn't you let them take me to jail?"

Robin was a little hurt by his comment. "Because you're my friend Beast Boy…I would never let the police take you to jail for something you couldn't help.

"That's not what you said the first time I changed into the Beast."

Robin winced and slammed his head against the back of his seat. He recalled how the first time Beast Boy had changed into that dangerous creature, they all assumed he hurt had Raven…. None of them had stood by his side. Robin had even threatened to send him to jail if he couldn't tell them anything that could prove him innocent.

In the end, they discovered it was Adonis who had hurt Raven, not Beast Boy. And now as Robin looked back at that night, he felt ashamed. He had acted no better than Fearo would have! He never even apologized for his actions….

"Beast Boy…" Robin moaned "I'm just…I was so…I had to….I'm so sorry, Beast Boy."

"You were just trying to protect the team," Beast Boy whispered.

"That you're part of. I need to change the way I hold my temper, I know."

A pause from the green boy before, "Or maybe it's me who needs to change."

"Don't even think about Beast Boy," Raven warned in her monotone voice. "You change a thing about you, you even change your haircut, and I'll make sure you get stuck in Nevermore for at least a week."

Beast Boy squinted his eyes shut. The mage winced. He looked like he was in serious pain. What was worse was she knew it was emotional pain… she had healed all his physical injuries.

"I love you…" the green boy finally whispered.

"What?" Raven asked, not sure she heard her friend correctly.

Beast Boy finally raised his head to look at his friends. "I love you all. I just want you guys to know that. You're my family….I don't know how much longer I have before Fearo gets his claws in me…so I just want to make sure you all know."

Robin shook his head. "He's not going-"

"I think he proved tonight that he can get me whenever he wants," the boy argued. "Dead or not, I am going to get hurt in this fight. In case one of those wounds are serious…and even Rae can't save me….I just want you guys to know how much you all mean to me."

Stafire quickly covered her mouth to stop herself from sobbing. "Beast Boy…we apologize for not reaching you sooner…but..you shall not die. We will never allow it! We will now be watching you all day! You are our top priority!"

Cyborg took a heavy breath and cleared his throat. "Hey, if we defeated Trigon, we can defeat this guy!" Everyone noticed his voice was cracking a bit.

Beast Boy let out a little chuckle. "Raven defeated Trigon."

"Beast Boy, he's just a human!" Robin assured him.

"Whose forte is hunting down animals!" the boy muttered.

"Which you are not," Raven frowned. The boy didn't say anything. The empathy couldn't take it any longer. She needed to find some way to cheer her friend up. She couldn't bear seeing his innocence and care free attitude die out…

Well there was one thing. One thing Beast Boy always wanted to see her do. One thing that could turn his frown upside down.

Tell a joke.

Raven had to hold back some vomit. Was she really that desperate to cheer her friend up? The empathy reluctantly looked over at Beast Boy's defeated look. Azar knew she was.

But I don't even know any jokes! The empath thought to herself. She checked her surroundings for any source of inspiration…until her eyes fell onto the little green monkey that sat on her lap.

The little stuffed animal that her pained friend had won for her.

Taking a deep breath to gather up her courage, she picked the little toy up and held it up to the green boy's face. "Beast Boy, don't cry. You'll make Garfield the Second sad," she said in a sweet tone.

She blushed when she heard Cyborg choke back his laughter. She had a feeling it was more out of pity, than humor. Robin shook his head, and Starfire let a little giggle escape her lips.

Raven gave Beast Boy a hopeful look when his eyes finally met hers. "Garfield the Second?" he asked softly.

Raven gave a small and said, "Yes. I mean, it looks a lot like you."

She pondered at the look of disappointment on his face. Admitting defeat to herself, the girl began to set her arm down…but stopped as the changeling grabbed her hand.

They were now both holding the stuffed animal, but neither of them were looking at it.

Beast Boy was too busy gazing at Raven's subtle beauty. The way her violet hair was cut to a perfect length always made him smile. Also, he secretly preferred her creamy grey skin over a normal teenager's sun tanned skin any day of the week. He knew all too well that it was the result of having demon blood…but for some reason, the green boy just found that hot. What do I have to do to make her mine? he thought to himself.

Raven gazed at the boy before her. She had known him for a long time now, and she knew they had never been the closest of friends. Yet somehow, this whole experience with the Huntress and Fear had brought them closer together. And for that she was grateful. She had come to realize that behind his dopey exterior, was a sensitive, yet strong boy. He had been put through torture as a child, torture that would scar any other teen for life. Yet was he a bitter, shut in who had it in for the world, despite the fact he was horribly mistreated? No, he made sure that everyone around him was happy and healthy. Now, as she was string at the boy that was roaming her thoughts, she felt her heart swell. Added to this, with his clothes torn and his hair dishelmed, she couldn't help but think he looked a little…sexy.

The girl gasped and shook her head of such thoughts. She pulled away from her green friend and turned back to the window. What am I thinking? The girl thought to herself. The way I'm going about in my mind, you'd think I have romantic feelings towards Garfield Logan. The pale girl had to stile a chuckle at the very thought. Only if reality had completely twisted itself, she thought.

"Home sweet home!" Cyborg cried out, once they entered their living room. He spread his arms out wide with enthusiasm, trying to get his best friend to feel safe in his own home.

If he was feeling safe, he wasn't showing it. He quietly gave Raven her cloak back and said, "Thanks for taking me to the carnival guys. That part was fun." Giving them a thankful nod, he began to make his way to him room.

"Beast Boy, wait!"

As soon Beast Boy turned around, he found his personal angel in his arms, holding him in a tight embrace. (Blush marks) He was hesitant at first, but he was not about to make the same mistake he made after the fight with Malchior. He warmly wrapped his arms around the she-demon. "What was that for?"

"Just to let you know I care, "she whispered in his ear.

Do you care enough to go out with me? he thought to himself. Finally releasing her, he smiled at her and said, "Why aren't you this nice to me on a regular basis?"

She playfully nudged him with her elbow. "Please, if I treated you with respect, who would I practice my sarcasm on?"

Beast Boy smiled a huge smile. "Thanks Rae, I have fun being the victim of your witty come backs," he said with sincerity.

Raven gave him a shadow of a smile and gently pushed him towards the hall way. "Get to bed now, dear. The baby needs his rest."

Beast Boy rolled his eyes and quickly ran down the hallway muttering, "I'm not that younger than you!"

Raven shook her head in endearment, glad to see her friend at least a little better. Truth be told, she really couldn't stand seeing him unhappy. It made her feel like…like all happiness and innocence had left the world, and she couldn't get it back.

"That's really sweet, Raven," Cyborg said from behind her.

Raven instantly blushed once she realized she had not just shown tenderness in front of Beast Boy, but in front of her whole team. Turning around, Raven rubbed her arm, nervously. "I just wanted to provide some comfort. I know I'm not the most-"

"That's not what he was talking about, Raven," Robin told her, a sly smile on his face.

"What?" Raven frowned.

Cyborg wiggled his eyebrow. "I think you know what I'm talking about."

Raven's frown deepened. "No, I don't. Please explain the joke."

Starfire released a high squeal. "Is it not obvious? You and Friend Beast Boy are developing the feelings for one another!"

Raven's eyes widened in shock. "What are you talking about?"

"C'mon Raven, obviously there's something going on between you two," Cyborg smiled. "Don't think I didn't notice you two making goo-goo eyes at each other in the car!"

"That's ridiculous!" Raven scowled.

Robin shook his head. "Raven, even I see the sparks going on between you two. Who knows? Maybe it's always been there. Maybe I'm not the only one you share a bond with."

"Beast Boy and I are just friends! I act tender towards him for one day, and now you all think I have a crush on him?"

"Friend Raven, it is nothing to be ashamed of. Beast Boy is sweet, loyal, and giving….please Robin, do not give me that look," Starfire said.

"We are two completely different people! It would never work!" Raven told them, raising her voice. Why were her friends pushing this on her?

"So? You balance each other out," Cyborg shrugged. "Remember how he actually got you to smile tonight? I seriously doubt any other guy could do that."

"Did it ever occur to you guys that I'm not the dating type?" she scowled.

"But you fell for that horrible Malchior!" Starfire told her, silently loathing herself for digging up a painful memory for her friend. "So why can you not fall for Friend Beast Boy?"

Robin nodded. "I think you should just tell him how you feel. I'm sure-"

"THERE'S NOTHING TO TELL!"

Everyone froze at the empath's sudden outburst. She seemed to be trembling with rage, and her eyes glowed an eerie red. "I had never been in love with Beast Boy. I am not in love with Beast Boy. I never WILL be in love with Beast Boy," she told them.

"Why, Rae?" Cyborg asked. "Why is it so hard for you to like him?"

"I do like him, but I could never 'love' him," she told them sternly. "I don't know what's got you three thinking we have romantic intentions for one another, but you are sadly mistaken. We're friends, and that's all we'll ever be."

Cyborg bit his lip. He had to be choosy with his words. "I think…I actually think Beast Boy does have a bit of a crush on you."

Raven rolled her eyes. "If that's the case, add me to the list of girls he has a crush on. Including Terra."

"I think what he feels for you is real, Rae," Robin told her.

"He's too immature to really be in love," she muttered.

Little did the Titans know, a certain green teenager had his ear pressed to the door, listening in on the whole conversation. A sad mistake. Any light that the boy had retrieved from his previous moments with his secret love, was officially shattered.

Garfield Mark Logan had been alive for fourteen years. He had been through many hardships from his parents changing him into a freak and then drowning, to nearly getting killed by his ex-girlfriend. But out of all the tragic events he had been through, his heart had never ached so badly.

Raven had just admitted she had no romantic intention for him whatsoever. She had even said he was too childish to really be in love. But I know I love Raven, he thought to himself, I've worked so hard just to make her smile; I want to learn how to meditate so I can spend more time with her, and I would die if it meant keeping her from harm. I'd do anything for Raven, no matter how it affected me. Isn't that what love is?

Then why doesn't she love me back?

Is it because I'm stupid?

Is it because I'm childish?

Or is it because I'm green?

Beast Boy quickly shook his head at the last one. Raven was harsh in judgment at times, but she was not prejudice.

Then why didn't she even consider the thought of them together? Why did the citizens of Jump City instantly turn against him? WHY COULDN'T FEARO JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE?

Literally growling, the green boy screamed in infuriation. Snarling, he grabbed his pillow and began ripping it to shreds, imagining it was his own heart being ripped apart by Raven. He proceeded his rage attack by ripping turning into a tiger and tearing his wall paper down, imagining it was Fearo's flesh.

Finally, he turned to look at his reflection. His hideous green reflection.

"AAHHHHHHH"!

Having released another scream of anguish, he slammed his bare fists against the glass.

SMASH!

Panting, he watched the mirror fall like a million shining tears. Finally calming down, Beast Boy fell to his knees in anguish. Looking at the damage he had once again done to his room, the green boy began to breathe heavily. The boy then sadly gazed at his bloody knuckles.

If I'm not a monster, then how can I cause so much damage just by losing my temper?

Groaning, he leaned his head back on the now torn wall, and began rubbing his temples. He needed to think. He needed to recollect his thoughts on all that had happened that night. He needed to focus.

He needed to-dare he say it-meditate.

(Takes place in the middle of the last scene.)

That's the thing about people. If you smile at a boy for more than two seconds, they instantly thought you were in love. Why couldn't boys and girls just be friends anymore?

Raven sighed as these thoughts buzzed through her head. Why did her friends have to go and humiliate her like that? Who in their right mind would pair her up with Beast Boy?

Granted, he was a sweet guy. And she had to admit, he made her feel things tonight that she didn't know she was capable of feeling. She recalled how he had spent the entire night with her by choice, and how she had felt so….relaxed with him. She had released her inner teenager and acted like a complete dork in front of him. Yet, did he laugh? No. He had just smiled like he won the lottery.

I think Beast Boy does have a bit of a crush on you.

Raven shuddered and shook Cyborg's words from her mind. She wasn't blind. She noticed the way he flirted with her on certain occasions. But he was just practicing for other blond, tan, beautiful girls. There was no way he had romantic intentions towards her.

"AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"

Raven instantly sat up in her bed at the sound of Beast Boy's wails. "Wha-?"

SMASH!

The empath's heart began to pound in her chest. "Beast Boy!" she cried. Had the Huntrons come back? Had they already returned to kidnap him? Didn't they at last have the decency to let him rest for the night?

Her heart refusing to settle down, Raven quickly ran out her door, desperate to check on her green friend. She was disappointed to find herself perusing this alone.

Didn't the others hear him scream? she thought to herself. Her heart pounded with every foot step she took on her mission to make it to her friend's room before something terrible happened to him. She had only been running for about a minute, but it felt like hours. Finally she had reached his room…and she did not like what she saw.

His door was wide open, with hints of claw marks engraved in the doorway. The sight caused Raven's mind to race. What if he hadn't been kidnapped at all? What if he had changed into the Beast again? Taking a few deep breaths, Raven carefully walked into her green friend's room…and gasped.

His room had been torn apart. His wall paper was in shreds, of his pillow were scattered all over the floor, and there was shining pile of glass by the side of the wall. Her Beast theory was looking more and more likely.

But what if he didn't transform? The empath thought to herself. What if he just did this out of pure rage? He had every right to…considering how hard he had it tonight. Raven winced at the thought. Not her Beast Boy. Not her care-free, happy-go-lucky Beast Boy. What was Fearo doing to him?

Biting her lower lip, Raven quickly spun around to wake the other Titans. I have to warn them that Beast Boy might be- the empathy never got to finish her thoughts, for at that moment, her head began to pound.

Shaking in pain, Raven crumbled to the ground, cutting her leg on a piece of the broken mirror. She held her head in submission, as she felt her whole body grow cold. She took a few deep breaths, but they came out ragged. "What's….what's happening to me?" she groaned, feeling the pain through her arms.

Don…Don't worry…

Raven gasped as she heard shrill voices ring through her head. Where had she heard them before? Her thought s were soon met by the intense pain spreading down to her legs. She cried out as she felt hot tears stream from her eyes.

Garfield….don't worry….he…he's going home….

FLASH!

Raven took a deep breath as the pain sharply washed out of her body. For a few minutes, she just stared up at the green ceiling. Next to receiving her 'birth marks', that had to be the single most painful experience she ever had.

Finally, she found the will to sit up again. After quickly healing her leg, the she-demon pondered her painful encounter.

What just happened? Who was talking to me? Why did they have to hurt me? HOW did they hurt me? What did they mean Garfield was going home?

The last one stayed with her a bit. Obviously the voices she had heard were talking about Beast Boy…..but this was his home. What were the voices trying to tell her? How could Beast Boy be going home if…

And then it hit her. It hit her sharply and painfully. Beast Boy…he was so upset….he wasn't going…now? At this late hour? For how long?

"I sure hope I can figure out how to drive this thing," Beast Boy muttered to himself. Slowly, he walked into the Titan's underground garage. The huge base where they kept their space ships, aircrafts, submarines etc.

His eyes wandered over to the two aircrafts, perfectly polished on the west side of the room. He chuckled, knowing his best friend would die before he let any of his precious machines or traveling devices get dusty. The question was when did he find time to do it? Beast Boy himself never even had time to clean his room!

That was his story and he was sticking to it.

Luckily, he had bandaged his injured knuckles, and changed into a new, un-torn uniform. Although doing so caused him to ponder why he didn't have any clothes besides his old Doom Patrol uniform. Heck, why didn't any of his friends have any regular clothes? Eventually, he and his friends were going to have to go on a little shopping spree.

He wished there was a way to say that without making it sound prissy.

After taking a moment to stretch, Beast Boy clicked open the door to the Titan's newest aircraft: The R.S.B.R.C. The green boy once asked Cyborg what 'R.S.B.R.C' stood for, to which the metal man replied 'The team'.

That just confused Beast Boy. If it was named after the team, shouldn't it be called 'The T.T?' It would make a lot more sense than a bunch of random letters put together… and to be perfectly honest, the boy didn't understand the point of the ship. It was a lot smaller than their other aircraft. Heck, it looked like it could hold about two people. When he questioned his metal friend about it, he said it carried less weight, therefore it made it go faster.

Beast Boy had retorted and asked who needed speed when you had elbow room.

Cyborg had called him an idiot.

Shrugging this flash back off, Beast Boy turned to enter the small ship, hoping he would be able to drive it on his own.

"Stop."

The green boy's ears pricked up at the sound of a familiar dead pan voice behind him. Knowing instantly who it was, he instantly halted.

"Now turn around."

Gulping, Beast Boy turned around to find the team's mage in all her glory, with her hands on her hips, and her eyes glaring daggers. Man, he was really hoping no one would catch him….

Giving a nervous chuckle, he scratched the back of his head, uneasily. "I uh…I guess I have some esplainin' to do, huh?" he said, putting on a bad imitation.

Raven didn't laugh. Shocker. "Yeah, you bet you do."

(Sweat flying) Beast Boy gave a soft laugh and said, "Look Rae..I was just…"

"Leaving the team?" she finished, harshly.

"Wha-?" the boy cried, as if he had been in a day dream.

"That's what you're doing isn't it? You're running away to Africa," she said, floating over to where he stood.

The boy sighed. Why did she have to be so smart? "Well…..yeah."

"Unbelievable," she muttered.

"What?" he cried, defensively.

"This team is already on a frenzy concerned for your well-being," she snapped at him. "Now you want to go and make it worse by disappearing? Why?"

Still a little hurt by what she said before, Beast Boy glared at her back. "Gee Rae, why do you think I left without waking anyone? I didn't want anyone to know!"

The empathy rolled her eyes. "Oh yeah, like they wouldn't notice you gone in the morning!"

"I wasn't planning on leaving forever. Just for one night!"

Pushing down her wave of relief, Raven said, "Here I am thinking you were kidnapped by the Huntrons or something, and it turns out you were just about to take a vacation?"

"I NEED TO THINK RAVEN!"

The empathy fell silent at the boy's sudden outburst. She sadly watched him rub his temples. He looked like he had a lot on his mind. Finally she whispered, "You need…. to think?"

"Yeah, I like to do that every now and then," he muttered. Sighing, he looked back at the ship. "I just want to…to go back where it all started. Just for a few hours. I know it's late and all, but…I can't sleep anyway. I guess I'm just hoping going back to my original home would give me a little peace, y'know?"

"You really think going back to the place your parents died will bring you peace?" Raven asked, and instantly regretted it. She shouldn't have been so blunt about such a painful experience.

While the boy's ears did droop a bit, he still stared at the empath in the eyes. "It was the last place I saw them, Rae. I need closure, I guess. It just seems like the appropriate place to…well, meditate."

"Raven had to cover her mouth to hide her smile. She couldn't believe the word 'meditate' had just come out of her friend's mouth. Sighing, the empathy said, "So…you promise you were planning on coming home?"

Beast Boy took notice of the subtle concern burning in her eyes. Even if she didn't love him, she still considered him a friend. That was better than nothing, right? "I promise, Raven. It's not like I can live without you guys!"

A shadow of a smile crept over the girl's lips. "All right, when do we leave?"

"Well, I was just about to go, although I'm a little concerned about- wait! ( exclamation marks above head) What do you mean 'we'?"

Raven gave a careless shrug. "I'm coming with you," she said, casually.

"What? Why?" Beast Boy asked, not believing what he was hearing.

"So we can spend more time together, I guess," she replied.

"You hate spending time with me," the green boy reminded her.

"Yeah well, spending an evening with you doesn't sound as bad as it did a few days ago." Giving a small smile, she added, "Besides, do you honestly think you can fly this thing by yourself?"

Beast Boy blinked. "Did you read my mind, or am I that easy to read?"

"Best friends can just tell with each other, I suppose," Raven chuckled.

"Wait, when you called me your best friend earlier, you meant it?"

The empath cleared her throat. "I'm moody, sarcastic, and a little rude at times, but I am not a liar. I must say out of all the Titans, you are the one I have the most fun with."

(Blush marks) "Wow Rae, um…welcome aboard!" Beast Boy said, smiling sheepishly.

Raven made a small courtesy, and made her way on the ship, muttering something that sounded like 'Only guy who can make me do that'.

Beast Boy felt his heart pound. Was Raven traveling with him a good thing or a bad thing? He had decided to return to Africa to get his head cleared. How was he going to do that with the girl he could never have right by his side? It was like dangling a donut in front of a tied up starving man!

Beast Boy paused.

Or maybe….maybe this was God's way of making things right. Maybe Raven was supposed to be with him during his little spiritual journey. She claimed she could never love him now….but there was always the possibility that something would click while they were in Africa. Together. Alone. In a beautiful savannah.

Oh, it just had to be destiny calling!

"Beast Boy, are you coming?" Raven called.

Beast Boy quickly licked his hand and smoothed out his hair before calling, "Coming Rae-Rae!"

"You had better be lying to me."

"I-I-I'm sorry sir….I'm-I'm not."

"My men were arrested?"

"One was k-k-killed. It a-a-appears the monster has a secret weapon."

Snarling, Fearo threw his glass at the messenger Huntron , which broke into a million pieces against his skull. Fearo watched in disgust as his minion crumbled to the ground in pain. "You pathetic, slimy-"

"Sir, please! I'm…I'm just the messenger!" the Huntron pleaded.

Fearo carelessly stroked his black goatee, before grabbing a nearby whip. A whip usually used for lions. His eyes slowly turned back to the cowering minion. "What good is a messenger who never gives me any good news?" he growled, striding over to his victim.

The Huntron was petrified. "No sir! Please! Pl-AHHHHHHH!" he howled in pain as Fearo began striking him with the cord.

"Come now. Take this like a man," the horrible man smiled.

Over and over again Fearo tortured the Huntron, venting his anger out on the innocent man, ignoring his cries for sympathy.

"P-PLEA-AAAAHAHHHHHH! PLEASE FEARO!

"You man are USELESS!" Fearo said each with the snap of the whip.

"AHHHHHHH!" The Huntron cried, unable to get because of Fearo's foot resting on his bruised skull.

"THIS IS TWICE I'VE SENT YOU GOONS TO CAPTURE THAT GREEN MENACE, AND TWICE YOU'VE FAILED!"

"But- AAAHHHHHHHHH! I WAS NEVER IN ANY OF THOSE GROUPS! AHHHHHH!"

"FORGET IT!" Fearo snarled, never ceasing his lashing. "I'm going to Jump City, where I will find that little runt, and RIP HIS HEART OUT MYSELF!"

Crack!

With a soft moan, the Huntron fell into a puddle of his own blood. A few moments passed before Fearo checked the messenger's pulse. Nothing.

Fearo made a smirking noise. Killing this Huntron was just to vent his anger. He could do a lot more when he was determined. However, he didn't consider himself a bad person. Sure, he tortured animals, but that's all they were. Animals. They were brought into this world to be killed. Could he help it if he found entertainment in 'playing' with animals? Everyone had a hobby.

The only people he killed were his Huntrons, and that was only if they had the gall to sue him for animal cruelty. This had been the first time he had killed a man out of anger. It felt nice.

But not nearly as nice as it's going to feel once I have that green boy hanging lifelessly on my wall.

Uh! Why are my Fearo chapters always so gruesome? Uh ho! He's coming to Jump City! Ironic, right when Raven and Beast Boy are leaving for Africa! Which is where his base is! 0.o. Next chapter is the climax! Please R&R!