11. Power Outage

There came a time when all contact between the Titans went down. There was no more electricity and they didn't know why.

Beast Boy was half way across the world when it happened.

"Garfield, she'll be fine," Rita said, trying to console her adopted son.

He had been talking to Raven through the Titan's communicators when a loud rumble sounded from the device.

"What was that?" Beast Boy asked. He watched as Raven's brows furrowed, her eyes watching something he couldn't see. Her image started to flicker as static danced on the screen. "Raven, what's happening?" he tried again, pulling the communicator up to his face- as if that would make him closer to her.

"I don't know," she mumbled, moving quickly through the tower. The image blurred and her voice started to cut in and out as the screen shook. It dawned on him that it wasn't just the poor connection that was shaky- the entire Titan's Tower was quivering on it's foundation.

"Rae-"

"Gar- something's wrong-"

And that was the last he saw and heard of her.

The world went silent.

It had been two days since then. Two days may not sound like much but Beast Boy was in agony.

"I have to go back," Beast Boy said for what could have been the hundredth time. Rita had lost count.

"We are going back," she said gently, reaching out with a consoling hand but he moved away, continually pacing back and forth. "Garfield, please. I understand you're worried but you shouldn't feel guilty-"

Beast Boy groaned, sitting down ungracefully beside her, hiding his face in his hands. "You don't get it, Rita. I wasn't able to call her the past couple of days because of the mission and now when I was-" He growled lowly, the sound coming from deep within his chest. "We don't know what's happening on the West coast. We don't know what's happening anywhere. It could be an earthquake or a tsunami or some nuclear war or some alien fucking invasion and I'm not with her!"

Rita sat still, letting him silently fume as the fire crackled before them. The rest of the team had long ago settled into their tents but she sat with her son, not wanting him to be alone in his misery. And if she were truthful to herself, she was afraid he would just up and leave in the middle of the night in an attempt to make a non-stop journey towards Jump City. Not that she would blame him. They were moving fast but if he decided to forgo the rest of the team, sleep, eating, and, you know, every day necessities, he would get there faster. He would get to her faster.

"Raven's pregnant," Beast Boy confessed quietly, staring into the flames.

The silence stretched on between them as Rita registered this new information. He was… they were…

"Oh, Garfield," she whispered, gathering him into her arms. "Congratulations, honey."

He held her tightly, forcing back tears. "I need to be with her," he said. "Not just because I love her and want to be by her side but I have this primal need to make sure she's okay. To make sure our baby is safe," he admitted. "I need to go, Rita."

He pulled back and their eyes connected.

Rita exhaled softly and nodded once. She saw him flash her the slightest smile before transforming in front of her. He moved so fast she couldn't even pinpoint which animal he chose.

Rita turned to face the fire once more, glancing at the line furrowed in the dirt that Beast Boy had carved while pacing. He would make it back. She trusted him. And frankly, she trusted Raven to take care of herself as well. They were both strong and the bond between them made them even stronger. So she was optimistic in her thinking.

Rita smiled tenderly.

"I'm going to be a grandmother."


Author's Note:

Timeline: post relationship. They just recently found out Raven was pregnant.

I have internet! Anyway, like I mentioned before all these one-shots take place in the same "timeline" so you'll definitely see a "continuation" of this one here and there. (For example, I already have two one-shots written that technically take place right before this scene and another that takes place after).

Please review! I'm hoping for 10 and I'll post one ASAP if that happens! If not I'll definitely upload another chapter in a few days- but this weekend is going to be a bit hectic for me.

Okay, take care!