Hi wonderful readers! Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive! You rock! I love reading your reviews they make me smile!
AND THANK YOU TO Tolgarth who understood my Melody Williams doctor who reference! You made my fucking day. I was waiting for someone to notice! There's another name reference in that chapter if you can find it (wiggles eyebrows).
Anyways I'm trying to prolong the ending as much as possible, because 1. I'm gonna be sad when it's over and 2. I have no idea how this is going to end. No seriously I'm not planning this. I'm just as clueless as you. I figure it out as I go. I just write whatever feels right for the character and the story and go with it. Yay to no planning!
So, Story ending ideas anyone?
I love you, and enjoy.
Raven was swiftly punched in the face. Again.
"Darling, really, I can't stand the screaming. It gives me a migraine."
Beastboy was still alive, unconscious and bleeding, but alive, across the room. Raven had to get to him. And fast.
"As soon as I get out of here a headache will be the least of your problems."
The woman chuckled. "Oh yes, I'm sure. Your powers are quite interesting.." the woman drifted over towards her. "I had to study them for a long time to perfect this collar." She tapped on the metal surrounding Raven's throat. "You have no idea how long we've been planning this. Years and years of perfect planning. We started before you even became a hero." She chuckled. "Don't feel bad for losing. You could have never beaten us, we've been around too long. And besides. I want to win more."
"Why?"
"Oh, wouldn't you like to know?" She teased, moving back behind Beastboy. "I'm not one for spilling my plans in some epic speech, I watched cartoons, darling, I know how this works."
"You don't know what your doing! Raising a demon, it never works out in your favor, believe me."
"I'm aware of the risk. I have nothing to lose, darling. And our wish is not something superficial, don't you worry. In fact, I think a girl like you could appreciate it." The woman started to pet Beastboy's hair.
Raven's muscles tightened. She did not want that disgusting creature touching Beastboy."You have no idea what kind of girl I am!"
"Darling, we've been spying on you all for years. I know EXACTLY what kind of girl you are."
Raven blinked."Who are you?"
The woman whisked over to Raven, placing one hand on each arm of the chair, looking Raven dead in the eye. "Ever heard of the Scholomance?"
Raven's eyes widened, then narrowed. "That's a mythical school of black magic."
"Why yes, it is."
"In Romania"
"Correct again, darling."
"Run by the Devil."
"Yes."
"For men."
"Smart and pretty, why I guess you can have it all." The woman mocked.
"I don't understand."
"You're not meant too, darling. And soon, it will be of no matter, because you'll be dead."
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"How long do you think until their next kill?" Cyborgs voice whispered through Robin's communicator.
Robin was currently roaming the east part of the town's small museum. Thank God it was only one floor. But these mummies were really starting to freak him out. This was the sixth time he'd past the Ancient Egypt exhibit and every time it got more and more spooky. He supposed it was because it was getting darker out, so less and less light flowed through the tinted windows.
"I'm not sure. I assume they want to get this over with as fast as possible."
"But I do hope they have not found another victim." Starfire, who was making rounds in the center of the museum, chimed through the communicator.
"Me too, Star." Robin responded.
"But seriously, This place is creeping me out." The metal man spoke into his tiny device, holding down the little black button as he walked past mock ups of clothing from the 1800s. "If I have to walk by that Boston Tea Party exhibit one more time, I'm going to lose it."
"A Tea Party sounds delightful! Cyborg, are you not the fan of tea?" Starfire flew down hallway after hallway, clutching onto the only link she had to her friends. "I'm sure Raven would love to see the tea parties in Boston!"
"Not that kinda tea party, Starfire." Cyborg's voice sounded slightly exasperated through the communicator. That happened far too often, in Starfire's opinion. It wasn't her fault their planet was riddled with customs that were not what they sounded like. How does one keep track?
"I miss Raven." Starfire spoke.
"I'm sure she's fine, Raven's with Beastboy." Robin relayed back to her.
"Yeah, Star. I'm sure those too are having a lot more fun then we are." Cyborg chuckled.
"Seriously, I shouldn't have let them go together." Robin sighed.
"Nah man, don't worry about it. They have some shit to work through. Besides, Raven will keep the grass stain in line." He cracked.
Starfire was surprised, but excited. "Friends! You have heard the news as well!"
"Yeah girl, ain't no way little man was keepin' that from me! Damn it's about time though!"
Starfire squealed through the little object she clutched. "OH! I am so happy for them! It is 'the about time'! I have never seen Raven or Beastboy so joyous!"
Robin, who was now rounding a corner, had to hold the communicator away from his face at his girlfriend's squeal. "Not so loud Star."
"Apologies"
"C'mon man, aren't you happy for them. I know they both were when you finally grew a pair and kissed our little princess here."
Robin's cheeks heated. "Shut up. Yes, I'm happy for them. They're an odd pair though."
"On the country, Robin, I believe it is the 'opposites attract' they fill the gaps in one another's personalities."
"Kinda like you and Star, ya' know, Star's all perky, happy, and carefree, and you're Mr. work-all-day-lets-kick-some-ass-I-don't-smile-cuz- I'm-Batman's-son kinda deal."
Robin's cheeks grew hotter, and his brow began to crease. "Alright. I think we should stay quite for a bit. Only communicate if necessary."
Cyborg cackled through the speaker. "Don't wrinkle your face like that Rob, it's gonna get stuck."
Robin was now fully embarrassed. they had know each other for too long. Cyborg knew exactly what he was doing.
"Emergencies only! Over and out."
He stuffed the tiny device in his pocket before his mechanical friend could answer with a comeback.
The boy wonder sighed, squeezing the bridge of his nose in between his fingers. He rounded another corner. If his hand was not in front of his face he might have noticed the dark figure run past.
Nevertheless, Robin's expertly trained senses heard the whoosh of air.
He spun on his heel, ready to strike, eyes flicking around.
Just as he was about to dismiss the noise, someone grabbed him from behind, pulling Robin into the shadows.
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The woman drew her knife down Beastboy's exposed flesh. His suit had been ripped up, blood covering his green skin. Whatever drug he was given had made him completely helpless.
"Please!" Raven begged, fresh tears springing in her eyes. "Please, stop! You don't need him!"
Beastboy had cuts on his face, arms, stomach, neck, and chest.
"I'm experimenting." The woman dismissed her calmly.
"Please! Leave him alone! I'm begging you! I'll do anything!"
"I want to see how much he can take before he wakes up." She drew her knife up the man's arm, digging deep. "Or dies."
"PLEASE!" Raven was trying as hard as she could to heal him. The collar prevented her powers, but she found if she used her healing power in small bits, only a tiny shock would issue through the metal. Healing someone without touching them was hard enough, and only doing it in small bursts was barley effective, but it was keeping him alive.
"Shh, you annoying little trinket!" The woman's voice snapped. "I think loverboy is starting to stir!
"Beastboy!"
The woman held the knife over her head and slammed it down into Beastboy's thigh.
Eyes shot open and his awful screams of pain rung in Raven's ears.
"Beastboy!"
"Why, good morning sleepy head!"
Beastboy was huffing and growling, trying to grab his gushing leg. Raven focused her powers on this area, small shocks electrifying her neck and shoulders.
He glared up at the woman's smiling face.
"Oh, I bet that hurts. No matter, it will all be over soon."
Beastboy's eyes met with Raven's and his expression softened, then angered again.
"Let her go." He growled.
"Sorry, loverboy, can't do that."
"Why not. You only need one sacrifice. That's me."
"No." Raven breathed.
"Ah, true, my dear. Unfortunately she is not our sacrifice. She is our gift."
Of course. Raven thought. Everything clicked.
"Excuse me?" Beastboy's growls were strained due to his pain and aggravation.
"What better to give a demon then an powerful, accomplished demon spawn gone hero?"
"She's not a spawn!"
The woman laughed. "Oh you naive little boy, you know as well as I do exactly what she is. I do have to applaud how well she hides it, however, the evil."
Raven felt fear again, but in a different way.
"She's not -ugh- evil." He was struggling.
The woman chuckled. "Mhm. I am not convinced."
The woman circled back to Raven.
"Stay -ergh- away from her!"
The woman rolled her eyes and she leaned in to Raven. "Men." She teased.
"Now, darling, I'll give you a choice." The woman cocked her head to the side. "Kill him now, and let you suffer alone, or, I keep him as my play toy, then let him watch you be taken, then kill him. Your choice."
Raven licked her lips. Things were looking pretty dim for them both. Both their powers were disabled, and she did not know how much longer he was going to last anyways, her healing abilities were spread too thin.
"Well...?" The woman implored.
"I- I- I don't know."
The woman slapped her face so hard it stung.
"Choose."
"I- I can't!"
Another slap.
"Leave her alone!" Beastboy yelled.
The woman rolled her eyes. "You both are so whinny! It sickens me."
The woman lifted her sleeve and checked the watch wrapped around her wrist.
"Shouldn't be too much longer." She cracked her knuckles. "They should be disposing of your friends soon, then the star will be complete."
Raven's jaw fell open. She had forgot all about the rest of her team. They were in trouble.
"What do you need them for?" Beastboy protested loudly, drawing the woman's attention. "You already have me."
"I know, my dear, but your not in the right spot. They are."
"Then leave him alone!" Raven yelled. "Just let him go!"
"Now where's the fun in that?" The woman crooned.
"You're the one who's evil." Beastboy's voice was slow and heavy.
"I prefer twisted."
The door burst open. Another shorter woman slid inside.
"Are we almost ready?" The tall woman asked.
"Almost. We have their leader in captivity. The plan is going smoothly."
"Wonderful. Watch them while I set up the candles."
The tall woman grabbed a bag from the corner of the room and walked out the door. The short woman plopped down on the chair next to the desk and propped her feet up.
She surveyed her prisoners. Her eyes lingered on Beastboy. "Well she was fond of you." She snorted, addressing his wounds.
"Lucky me."
The woman leaned back. "How you feel?"
"Shitty."
"I would think. Dizzy yet?"
"A bit but not too bad."
The woman nodded. "I bet blood loss is gonna get to ya' before she can."
"Great."
The woman shrugged. "I can end it now if you want, quick and easy. Promise."
"I think I'll take my chances."
She woman laughed. "You heros kill me."
"Just you wait." Raven muttered under her breath.
"I heard that." The woman turned to look at the sorceress.
"Good." Raven held her head up.
"You're a pill, you are."
Raven glared at her.
"Let him go."
The woman sighed deeply. "You know the rules, no goody goodies while the bad guys are workin'."
"You don't need him." Raven countered.
"Exactly. That's why he's disposable." She turned to look back at the changeling "No offense."
"When this is all over, and you get what you want, just let him go. Please."
"No can do, too dangerous. He'd come looking for revenge. I don't need that."
"Please. I'm begging you. I'll give you anything. I can't grant you a wish, but my powers are at your disposal."
"Nice try, but I got priorities."
The other woman came barging through the door. "Alright, we're all set up." She checked her watch again. "Almost time."
She glanced at Beastboy, who was breathing heavily. "Oh, now, loverboy, you don't look so good."
"I think he's gonna bleed out soon." The other woman informed her.
The tall woman's voice was like honey as she picked up the knife. "Oh now we can't have that, now can we?"