Chapter Two: Voice from the Shadows

They called it Sakutia, it's cousin malaria was more famous than this little known tropical disease. But this was far more deadly. Because it was so rare there were no vaccines, no known cure, and it was believed that no human could survive, only animals could. Believed, until it was proven by Mark Logan. But that story had faded into mystery, including what became of the Logans. They too, were shrouded in mystery.

Zanta led the way for a long time until she looked up, "We're almost there."

Robin fronwed, "So how do you know..." he was sure if he should call him Beast Boy, "...Gar?"

Zanta smiled, "I grew up with him."

"I didn't know you lived here," Robin looked at Beast Boy, who looked somewhat sheepish.

"Why do you call friend Beast Boy, Gar?" Asked Starfire.

"Why do you call him Beast Boy? Zanta asked in reply.

"Well, it's his name isn't it?" Cyborg asked.

"Well, I knew him since he was two and I never called him that," Zanta said.

"I call him Gar because it's the name I knew him by. " She turned to Beast Boy. "Should you tell them or shall I?"

"You go ahead Zanta...just don't talk about the accident." Beast Boy's voice was a low whispeer, so they didn't hear anything about the accident.

"His name is Garfired Mark Logan, but I always called him Gar. His parents were Mark and Marie Logan" Zanta stopped, "and speaking of your parents, I'm glad you're here."

"Really? Why?" Beast Boy asked.

"Because something's going on...and nobody knows what it is." Zanta's voice was quiet.

"What?" Beast Boy asked.

"You remember your house, right?"

"Duh, of course I remember my house!" Beast Boy said.

"People have been seeing...things in your house," Zanta said.

"Things, what kind of things?" Beast Boy asked.

"They say they've seen your mom wondering around your house, calling for you," Zanta.

"If you're trying to scare me, it's working," Beast Boy said.

"And, you're not going to believe this," Zanta held out an article. "Legendary X-Men Leader Killed in Tragic Accident."

"What the heck?!" Beast Boy read it. "My Dad's not some superhero, he's a boring, grumpy genetics researcher."

"Well, that's what the article said," Zanta shugged. "How am I supposed to know what the truth is? Anyway, people say they saw your mom and your dad, standing outside in the rain during a thunderstorm."

"Okay, I'm a skeptic," Beast Boy frowned. The Titans were confused.

"B.B., your parents are dead?" Robin asked.

"You grew up here?" Cyborg asked.

"Your name is Gar?" Starfire asked.

"Your dad was some kind of hero?" Raven asked.

"Listen guys, I don't know about my dad being a hero or anything, but my name is Garfield Logan and I did grow up here." Beast Boy stopped. "Zanta, are you sure about these 'sightings'?" he asked.

"As sure as I breathe. Gar I've seen them." Zanta's face was serious.

"What? When?"

"A few weeks ago. They were standing out in the rain...during a thunderstorm...Just like old times."

"Zanta, I need to go home," Beast Boy said.

"Beast Boy, we can't go home, we're standed here!" Robin said.

"No, not Jump City. My home. Take me to my house."

"Are you sure, no one's been there in years and it's falling apart-"

"I don't care! I just...need to go home."

"Okay, but everyone says it's haunted," Zanta warned.

"B. B., I'm not sure if I can handle haunted." Cyborg looked nervous.

"Haunted or not I'm going home," Beast Boy said, turning to the Titans. "Stay with her if you want but I'm going home."