Chapter Three: Beast Boy's date with Destiny Part 1
'I just can't stop thinking about her,' Beast Boy thought as he watched Raven meditate in the Main Room. He himself was sitting next to Cyborg playing a video game with him. 'But how can I win her over?' he wondered. 'Would she feel the same way?' he added to his thoughts. He put the remote down for a moment and glanced at Raven who was sitting near them reading a book. He then returned to his game. 'What if she still thinks I'm in love with Terra?' His mind wondered on further.
Beast Boy noticed he was losing in the game though that made him more determined to catch up with Cyborg.
"You seem distracted, B" Cyborg commented. "Is everything okay?"
"Everything's fine, Cy its just that... I fell in love with someone though haven't told her yet" Beast Boy said, being careful not to mention Raven's name. He didn't want Raven to know yet. He wanted the time to be right. The moment Beast Boy mentioned he was in love with someone, Raven left the room with her book, not wanting to hear the rest of it.
"Why not tell her then?" Cyborg asked. "and who is this lucky girl?"
Beast Boy took note that Raven left and looked at Cyborg. "Raven" he whispered quietly after she had left the room. "I'm crazy about her Cy. She's the last person I think of at night and first person I think of during the day. I just don't know how to win her over."
"When did you start having feelings for her, B?" Cyborg asked wishing he could've helped him earlier.
"When we first met, but they grew stronger over time especially after Adonis, Malchior and when we went to Tokyo. She's never left my mind since. I mean sure I was in love with Terra when I her but my love for Raven is stronger" Beast Boy said.
"Aw, that's cute, B! You certainly need to tell her"
"But how and what if she doesn't feel that way?" Beast Boy said concerned that Raven may not return his feelings towards him. He didn't want to lose her.
"Tell her when the time's right, B. Though you should be really asking this to Robin since he's got Starfire. I haven't got a girlfriend yet but maybe someday I'll get one" Cyborg said.
"The right time and right setting, I have an idea for the setting but when I'm not entirely sure. I also want to make it unique I can't just say to her I love her, I need to show her too" Beast Boy said - his idea was telling her during a sunset on Titans Tower roof when it was just the two of them.
"What kind of setting do you have in mind? You two would make a cute couple, B"
"I'll let you know when I confess to her, Cy about the setting. For now, it's a secret - cause I want to make it special like she is to me" Beast Boy said. "I also want to add more of a romantic feel in the atmosphere too" he added smiling at the idea. "I think I could tell her through a song, I'll figure out how to write one for her."
"A song? That's unique! Have you got one on mind?"
"Yeah! Maybe I can surprise her with it... but my concern is she mightn't like it"
"You don't know unless you try."
"Try what?" Robin's voice floated in the room over hearing what Cyborg had just said. Starfire and Robin had just walked into the room with their hands in each others - their fingers interlocked.
"Is Raven about?" Beast Boy asked hoping she wasn't around to overhear the conversation.
"Friend Raven is in her room" Starfire answered.
"Whew! Cy and I were talking about how I can confess my feelings towards her" Beast Boy said, earning the support from Robin and Starfire at once.
"This is simply glorious news, friend, Beast Boy! If you two have the feelings for one another like boyfriend Robin and I we can go on the double of the dates" Starfire said excitedly. She knew at once she had to keep this as a secret and not tell Raven - she wanted it to be a surprise for her.
"I'm happy for you, Beast Boy! Is there any way we can help you with it?" Robin asked.
"I'm thinking of singing a song to confess my love to her - I just need to think of the lyrics" Beast Boy answered. "I have most things covered like the settings and time, just need the lyrics."
"Do you need our help with it?" Robin asked in interest - keen to help Beast Boy as much as he can.
"I think so - I need to come up with ideas but I know this song would need to come from my heart!" Beast Boy said smiling to his leader.
"Robin - why did you not sing me a song when you told me the feelings?" Starfire asked innocently, making Robin, Beast Boy and Cyborg feel awkward.
Robin rubbed the back of his head nervously. "To be honest Star, I'm not the best of writing songs or singing" Robin answered. "But you know I love you!"
"And I too love you, boyfriend Robin. I'd love to hear you singing sometime" Starfire commented looking at her boyfriend.
After chatting to his friends about other things, Beast Boy got up, meaning to find Raven - not to tell her about his feelings but to get an idea on what else he can give her after his confession.
Ember had been busy sorting things out in her room while Beast Boy told the Titans about his feelings for Raven.
Sometime later, Ember returned to the Main Room with a smile to announce she finished organizing her new room. She noticed Cyborg and Robin were playing Mega Monkey Four, while Starfire sat next to Robin, cheering him on.
"I love that game!" Ember exclaimed as she watched them play and sat next to Cyborg. "Who's winning?"
"At the moment, I am" Cyborg said proudly, pointing to the score. "Wanna play after?" he asked excitedly.
"Sure, I'd love to" Ember answered smiling to him.
While the four Titans were in the Main Room either watching or Playing Mega Monkey Four, Beast Boy was out at the florist, choosing a bouquet of roses for Raven. He was determined to tell the Titan how he felt about her and wanted to ensure his way was special. He was going to sing a song to her like Beast Boy did in Teen Titans Go, however, he decided to make it different and more romantic. After buying the roses and thanking the florist, he made his way to the jewelry store to get Raven a girlfriend ring in hopes things would go well together. 'When I return, I'll tell her!' he thought with a grin on his face. He chose a ring that had a sapphire heart shaped gem in it and got the store to engrave the words 'I love you' in it. He wanted to write her name but was worried that she might reject him he planned to write her name afterwards if all went well. After purchasing the ring and roses, the green teen returned to the Tower. He knew Raven would be on Titans Tower roof meditating at that time at least he hoped.
'Now for the plan!' Beast Boy thought as he entered his and Raven's room to ensure she wasn't there, which to his relief, she wasn't. Smiling, the Titan took one rose from the bouquet and put the rest of the bouquet on her bed, he then made the trail of rose petals start from the Main Room figuring that'd catch her attention to their room and afterwards, he turned into a green tiger and sat on her bed, with the bouquet of roses leaning on his side.
"Has anyone seen Beast Boy?" Raven asked as she entered the Main Room, she watched as Ember and Cyborg played Monkey Combat Four, she looked at the other side of the main room seeing Robin and Starfire sitting together on the couch with their arms around each other, kissing now and then.
"No, I haven't seen him all morning!" Robin replied taking his eyes from Starfire for a moment to look at Raven.
"Perhaps he's gone to put flowers on Terra's statue?" Starfire suggested, she and Robin would visit Terra's statue and give it fresh roses every day, Starfire would often dress Terra up depending on the weather figuring she might feel cold or hot if she could feel that through the stone.
"Booyah! I win! UHUH!" Cyborg exclaimed jumping up from the couch doing a victory dance.
"Hey no fair! Rematch?" Ember requested, not noticing that Cyborg managed to defeat her easily. She was a bit rusty playing the game but enjoyed it.
"Alright you're on!" Cyborg grinned sitting back down on the couch with Ember.
"Maybe he's on Titans roof or in the gym?" Robin suggested looking at Raven who seemed worried about him.
Raven decided to try look for him once more. He wasn't in their room when she returned from meditating which concerned her. She noticed when she left the Main Room a trail of lilac rose petals and wondered if they were meant for Starfire. Curious, she followed the trail figuring it was going to lead to Robin's room if they were for Starfire.
'Wait... This trail's heading to our room!' She thought. She stopped once she came to her bedroom door, where the trail of rose petals ended. She opened her door and looked over to her bed, she blushed seeing Beast Boy as a tiger laying on her bed, with a bouquet of lilac roses next to him.
"Beast Boy?" Raven said quietly, watching as he turned back into his normal self.
Beast Boy smiled and walked over to Raven, standing in front of her. "Rae... There's something I really want to tell you!" he began, as he looked at her, smiling still.
"Sure, what is it?"
"I love you, Raven. You've been on my mind day and night, and I can't stop thinking about you. You're beautiful and are everything to me, Raven. Will you be my girlfriend?" Beast Boy gushed - expecting Raven to open up a portal to send him to another dimension.
Raven stared at the green Titan in surprise. She didn't expect him to confess his feelings for her. Looking back, she felt that way for him too however, always figured he still wanted to be with Terra.
"Beast Boy, I..." Raven began, before she could say anything more the alarm went off.
"I'll give you my answer later, Beast Boy" Raven said as the two friends left her room. Beast Boy nodded, feeling somewhat disappointed due to the alarm.
"DADDY! DAAADDDYYYYY!" A high-pitched female screamed out in distress for her father from her room.
Her father was working in the basement on another project. "What is it now Kitten, Daddy's working on a new project can't you see that?" He mumbled to himself getting out of the basement and heading upstairs to his daughter's room. He entered her room and saw Kitten laying on her bed, crying.
"Daddy! My stupid ex-boyfriend FANG broke up with me AGAIN! Can you believe it? I asked him if he liked another girl and he just said he did and he broke up with me AGAIN for her!" Kitten cried out in distress, punching her pillow. "He promised me to take me to the carnival tonight and now he is taking some other girl down there instead! WAAAAHAHAHA!" Tears came from Kitten's eyes as she buried her head in her pillow, crying.
"There, there Kitten... You can always go to the carnival on your own if you want to!" Killer Moth said as he sat on her bed to comfort her.
"I don't want to go on my own Daddy. I want to go with someone else, someone who's funny, popular and handsome... I want to drive him wild with jealousy again!" Kitten blurted out, punching her pillow pretending it was Fang.
"Then who do you want? You've been with Robin and that didn't go well..." Killer Moth started patting Kitten's back, trying to calm her down. "And now he's dating that alien."
"That stupid spoiled alien brat stole my Robbie Poo from me! I would love to go with him again if it weren't for her... Hmm... I want...That green guy... What was his name? Boy Beast, no wait Beast Boy!" Kitten said, then smiled after a bit.
"Beast Boy, was it? Alright I'll try and organize something for you..." Killer Moth got up and smiled to his daughter. "Now you just calm down and get ready for the best night of your life Kitten... I'm sure this Beast Boy won't mess up like Robin did..."
"Thank you, daddy, who is to know, he might end up being my husband!" Kitten smiled sweetly to her father, giving him a hug. "I'll go change while you contact the Titans!"
Robin was about to ask Starfire where she'd like to go on their next date, when the TV screen changed he looked up at the screen and glared at Killer Moth.
"HMPH!" Starfire scoffed, folding her arms looking away from Killer Moth.
"Aw man just as we were about to finish the game!" Cyborg cried out in annoyance, slamming the control down on the couch. Ember looked curiously at the screen noticing Killer Moth.
"Hello Titans, I'm sure you remember me..." Killer Moth began, as the Titans looked up at him on their TV screen.
"What do you want?" Robin asked, clenching his fists, Starfire flew up to the screen and glared at Killer Moth.
Silence filled the air until Kitten appeared on the screen.
"Kitten needs a date to take her to the carnival" Killer Moth answered Robin's question.
"Hiya Robbie Pooh!" Kitten said, waving at Robin blowing kisses over to him. Starfire flew at the screen and held a star-bolt in her hand, she was tempted to throw it at the tv to make Kitten vanish.
"I'm NOT going on a date with you... Besides I'm with Starfire now." Robin snapped at her, grinding his teeth together. He couldn't stand Kitten.
"Silly Robbie Pooh! You haven't changed a bit have you? I don't want you this time...I want Beast Boy!" Kitten said.
'Raven's so going to be furious once she finds out Kitten wants Beast Boy!' Cyborg thought, folding his arms.
"We'll get him!" Robin mumbled to her.
A few minutes later Raven and Beast Boy entered the main room seeing Kitten on the screen.
"What does she want now?" Raven frowned, sounding annoyed she folded her arms and glared at the screen looking at Kitten.
Kitten smiled sweetly. "I want Beast Boy to take me out on a date tonight..."
Raven's eyes changed colour to red with rage and jealousy.
"AS IF! I would never do that!" Beast Boy glared at Kitten. "I don't even like you that way Kitten!"
"YOU WHAT?!" Raven hissed, a light bulb burst in the background.
Ember jumped into Cyborg's arms in alarm, with Raven's reaction.
"Alright fine. I'll have the whole city destroyed..." Kitten held a remote similar to the one she had when Robin took her to the prom.
The thought of Jump City being destroyed made Beast Boy shiver. He loved Jump City but hated Kitten.
"I'd rather a city destroyed then Kitten going out on a date with Beast Boy!" Raven mumbled to herself, calming down a bit after thinking of a plan.
"NO! Fine I'll go with you... Beast Boy gave in, wishing there was some-way out of this. "But wait... Weren't you with Fang?"
"I was until he went with another girl! " Kitten hissed. "Don't say you'll go with me ASK me out!"
"You've got to be kidding me!" Raven said, she punched a table nearby, breaking it in half.
Starfire jumped into Robin's arms when Raven broke the table. Robin stared at Raven for a moment then looked back at the screen.
"Kitten...Uhm...Will...agh you...um...go...out...with...me...on...a... date?" Beast Boy asked, pretending to sound happy about asking her out.
Robin had dealt with Kitten before; he began talking to Starfire quietly in the corner wondering what they should do for Beast Boy.
"Oh Beast Boy darling! I'd love to go on a date with you! I thought you'd never ask me, who is to know we might end up getting married!" Kitten exclaimed clapping her hands together with her eyes shining.
"You're going to wish you haven't!" Raven hissed at Kitten. "I doubt Beast Boy even likes you that much!" She snapped and pushed the nearby lamp down onto the ground, breaking it.
"What's with you, Sour Grape?" Kitten asked looking at Raven. "Oh, wait is Sour Grape jealous that I'm going out with Beast Boy now?"
"Hey! Quit calling her that! Now what happens?" Beast Boy asked wanting to get this over and done with.
"Now you will meet me at the carnival at 6pm tonight! DON'T be late...OR the city will get destroyed..." Kitten responded. "I love you Beast Boy!" She said then turned off the screen.
"Tell me that didn't just happen..." Beast Boy complained. "I don't even like Kitten!"
"It did happen, and for that I'm going to give Kitten a night she will never forget..." Raven said then stormed off, breaking another object with her powers.
"Who is this Kitten and what is she like?" Ember asked, she has never heard of Kitten before, she jumped out of Cyborg's arm sighing in relief when Raven left the room.
"She's a manipulate glimpork not worthy of our time HMPH!" Starfire said folding her arms.
"She's the daughter of Killer Moth who has the power to destroy Jump City by releasing his giant moths, we've defeated them before but now he's back" Robin explained. "I was forced to take Kitten to her junior prom which I hated. Star stood by my side the whole time."
"I'll give you some tips with her Beast Boy" Robin grinned. "Also, a Tuxedo I had worn to the prom, it might fit you."
"Thank you, Robin." Beast Boy said, he felt miserable about the whole affair though. 'Just as things go well between Raven and I then Kitten has to show up and ruin everything!'
Robin told Beast Boy nearly everything he knew about Kitten. "Just remember to give her a bad time...If she threatens to blow up the city try and change the subject or take the controller off her."
"Heh it would most likely be me being the one having a bad time..." Beast Boy mumbled. "Thanks for the advice, Robin I'll try and do the best...Let's see there's only two hours until I have to meet her...Where'd Raven go?"
"I saw her storming out of the room..." Ember answered. "Saying something about giving Kitten a night she would never forget; on the way she broke a couple more objects!"
"Daw does that mean you two are finally together?" Cyborg teased looking at Beast Boy who looked more miserable.
"Well...I told her how I feel about her just a while ago before she could reply the alarm went off." Beast Boy replied, with a sigh. "I'll go and get ready wish me luck for tonight."
Killer Moth had another plan for the Titans. "Hehe this ought to send them on a wild goose chase. I'll tell Robin I have six detonators hidden in the city and if Beast Boy doesn't do exactly as Kitten says, she will press the button to blow them up... Even though there aren't any detonators. " He chuckled to himself. "Killer Moth you're a genius!" He added.
Killer Moth contacted the Titans once again, around five O' Clock, giving the Titans time to get ready. "Robin...I have hidden six detonators in the city...If Beast Boy refuses to do what Kitten says to him, she'll push the button..."
"You what?" Robin exclaimed in annoyance. He knew what he had to do while Beast Boy went out with Kitten.
Killer Moth chuckled and looked at Robin. "Have fun finding them... That's if you can!" He said then turned off the screen.
Fortunately for Robin three of his friends were in the Main Room still. He quickly told them about the whole situation.
"So now we have to find the detonators? What are they?" Ember asked, she had never heard of the word until now.
"They're explosives...Kitten or Killer Moth have a control they can blow up the city when they wish to in other words... We have to find and stop the detonators before it's too late." Robin explained. "Let's go!" He added leaving the room ready to search for the detonators.
Back at Titans Tower...
"Nice tuxedo..." Raven commented, looking at Beast Boy, wishing it was her going on the date not Kitten.
"Thanks...Robin lent it to me. He's told me all about his date with Kitten so I'm more prepared now. I wish it were just you and I instead though" Beast Boy said with a sigh. "Well wish me luck... I better get there early, or Kitten will have a hissy fit if I'm late" He then went to walk out of their room.
"Wait..."Raven began she stopped in front of him, then pressed her lips against his once. "For luck..." She whispered softly to him. She had plans to follow Beast Boy and give Kitten a hard time.
"Raven..." Beast Boy smiled, blushing.
"When this is all over, I'll tell you what I was going to say earlier before the alarm went off." Raven gave him a weak smile.
"I'll be looking forward for it, Rae... I'll see you later then." He smiled to her then left. 'I can't believe she kissed me...Wait does that mean we're together or was she being nice? GAH! If we're together this means I'm cheating on her! I would never do that with Raven though...'
Beast Boy turned into a hawk and flew off to the carnival. 'I'll be glad when tonight's over....' He saw the carnival gates then landed behind the bushes seeing people lining up to get in. He turned back into his usual self, wearing a tuxedo with a rose on it. 'Really can't wait to get this over with.' he thought hoping Kitten won't show up.
He was half an hour early and waited by himself for Kitten. He stood near the gates watching as people entered the carnival.
"Beast Boy!" Raven called out to him; she was lurking in the shadows.
"Raven? Where are you?" Beast Boy asked, smiling now he knew she was with him. Raven came out from the shadows wearing a long-sleeved black dress, with her cape still on.
"Rae..." He smiled with his eyes shining.
"Just don't look out for me when you're with Kitten...I'm here to make sure she'll have the time of her life..." Raven winked to him. Beast Boy got what she meant and nodded. "Here she comes..." Raven added then went back into the shadows.
Beast Boy sighed watching as a pink limousine pulled up outside the carnival's gates...The back door opened, and Kitten appeared wearing a pink long sleeved sparkly dress. She wore matching pink high heels to go with the dress.
"Yoo hooo! Beast Boy! My lovely date!" Kitten cried out, she attempted to get out of the car in a hurry and tripped over doing so, faceplanting the ground.
Raven chuckled as she watched Kitten help herself up.
"You were meant to help me up!" Kitten hissed, glaring at Beast Boy. "How do you like my dress?"
"It's hideous... I mean really pink's not really my Col... AAAH!" Beast Boy began, Kitten slapped his face.
"Your meant to say, 'PINK suits you Kitten'" Kitten hissed at Beast Boy, grinding her teeth together as she stood near a bin.
Raven spotting a bin next to Kitten. 'Time to take out the trash!' she thought, referring Kitten as trash. 'This will teach you to slap my Beast Boy!' Raven then used her powers to lift the bin up and tipped it upside down, letting all the rubbish out onto Kitten she then left the trash can on Kitten's head.
"GAH! ATGH! Eww!" Kitten exclaimed in disgust, throwing the trash can on her. "You did this didn't you?"
"So, what if I did? You look much better that way!" Beast Boy groaned as Kitten kicked him in the shin, leaving a bruise.
"Now hold my arm and will it kill you to say you love me?!"
Beast Boy grabbed her arm and shuddered. "Probably" he said referring to her comment about loving her.
Raven watched Kitten and Beast Boy walk arm in arm through the gates, she followed them soon after and smirked watching Kitten eying a side show game.
Kitten squealed in delight seeing a cute teddy bear on the shelf. "WIN THIS FOR ME!" She demanded quietly looking at Beast Boy.
"Sorry I'm terrible at aiming so I can't.. OW! Why do you keep doing that?" Beast Boy frowned trying to get out of having to win the plush toy for her, Kitten stomped hard on his foot. "DO AS I SAY!" She yelled at him, loud enough for everyone to hear.
"You like teddies, right? Well, they like you!" Raven watched Beast Boy walk away for a moment and at that time she used her powers to make all the plushies fall on Kitten from the side show's shelves.
A man who ran the side show just returned from his break spotting Kitten underneath a bunch of plushies. Beast Boy took his chance and talked to the woman who ran the Merry-Go Round, he pointed to Kitten watching as she was forced to put the plushies back on the shelf.
Kitten had just finished picking up the plushies that fallen down, she then noticed Beast Boy wasn't with her. "BEAST BOY! YOU HAVE BETTER NOT HAVE LEFT ME!" She yelled out, loud enough for everyone to hear.
Beast Boy at once appeared by Kitten's side. "What makes you think I'd leave you Kitten? I've got a surprise for you, come on!" He smiled holding his hand out to her.
"Hm? For me?" Kitten asked gently taking his hand. Beast Boy led her to the Merry-Go Round.
"After you, my lady!" He nodded to her, hinting for her to get on the ride first. 'I hope this works...' He thought.
Kitten chose a horse and clung onto the pole. She looked over to where Beast Boy was. "Are you joining?" She asked.
"I will in a minute! Give me a sec I have something in my shoe!" Beast Boy replied, pretending to fiddle with his shoe.
Kitten shrugged; the ride began. At first the Merry-Go-Round went slow paced, then it started to pick up speed and at last it went to the maximum speed. Kitten screamed in fear, her hair flew behind her.
Raven used her powers to shake Kitten off the horse. The woman who ran the Merry-Go-Round had just left the ride to talk to someone.
Kitten clung onto the horse tightly. "BEEEAAASSST BBBOOOYYY SAAAVEEE MEE!" She cried out.
Beast Boy at once left the ride to join Raven in the shadows. He smiled gently and put his hand on Raven's shoulder. Raven used her powers to make the horse come off the Merry-Go Round, with Kitten on it. Once Kitten was off the horse, Raven put the horse back on the Merry-Go Round and made it look like Kitten fell off instead.
Kitten screamed as she landed roughly onto the grass. "BEEAST BOY!" She yelled out. In pain the blonde got up, she noticed her horse was back on the ride.
Kitten left the ride with a furious look on her face. "BEAAAST BOY! GET HERE NOW OR I'LL DESTROY THE CITY!" She threatened.
"You'd better go! I'll have some more fun with Kitten..." Raven whispered softly to Beast Boy.
Beast Boy nodded then ran back to Kitten's side. "Dude, what happened to you?" He asked.
"What happened? The horse came off the Merry-Go-Round and threw me off! Look at these scratches!" Kitten snapped, showing him the scratch marks on her arms and legs. "AND Don't call me 'dude' Call me sweetie!" Kitten added.
"Are you sure you haven't gotten into a fight with a tiger?" Beast Boy asked with a sweat drop, Kitten pushed him roughly to the ground.
Robin grabbed his communicator after a while of looking for a Detonator. "Any luck finding the detonators? "He asked Ember who picked up her communicator.
"Cy and I aren't having any luck at the moment. How about you and Star? I'm starting to think this guy sent us on a wild goose chase..." Ember replied.
Cyborg joined Ember's side with a frown. "I'm going to have to agree with Em...There's no clue or anything at this part of the city...We've been hunting for an hour!"
Robin was about to tell them that they didn't find anything when Starfire suddenly gave an exclamation. "Robin! I have found something!" She gasped, going near an object on the ground.
"Never mind...I'll call you guys back in a minute." Robin said then turned the communicator off.
"Don't you even think about touching that! It's mine..." A familiar male's voice warned from behind the couple.
Robin turned around and gasped seeing who it was. Starfire at once jumped in front of Robin to protect him.
To be continued...