Chapter Twelve

 Synopsis:

Ever wondered what would happen if one of Raven's emotions was released into the real world? Well, when Raven decides to squash her love (and lust) for Beast Boy, things get a little wacky... Lust is sick of being ignored and forgotten, and so Lust captures Raven in her own mirror, and goes out into the Tower to get some freedom... sound good? Keep reading to find out what happens!

Introduction:

Here it is, the twelfth chapter! After this, there's gonna be a big fluff scene, then another big fluff scene, then an ending. Then, a chapter of alternate chapter names, and then, a section where I respond to EACH AND EVERY REVIEW! x.x

Disclaimer:

I do not own the Teen Titans. I'd like to make one thing plain... I don't mind Terra bashing. She's not great, not amazing. It depends on my mood, and what fanfic I'm reading. I can love her AND hate her, as long as she isn't with Beast Boy. Got it?

Dedication:

To Laura, Tara, and Aero, my best friends, and to Alex, another best friend, who has helped me with this fic a lot. Also to all the Raven and Beast Boy supporters out there.

Hint For Chapter Thirteen:

FLUFF! FLUFF GALORE! First, Robin and Star. Then, the finale. . . a huge BB and Rae fluf scene!

Quote Of The Chapter:

"Maybe, with Raven in her weakened state because of this 'love' nonsense, it will make the task of taking over her mind much easier!"

Raven stared at Beast Boy in utter shock, her eyes wide and her mouth dry. The only sound that she could hear was the echo of her own heartbeat pounding through her head. She lowered her eyes, gripping Beast Boy's hand even tighter than she had before. "I. . . I. . . I lo-"

She couldn't complete her statement. "I can't," she choked out.

Beast Boy was crestfallen. His face was the picture of rejection and misery. From behind him, a comforting hand squeezed his shoulder. He turned around, dropping Raven's hand, to come face to face with Timid. "Don't worry," she said in a soft, whispery voice. "She really does love you. She just can't admit it yet."

"Why?" Beast Boy asked.

"Many reasons," Timid replied. "She is afraid. Afraid you'll reject her or something, even though you told her you loved her. She's afraid the others will laugh at her. She's afraid that she will not be able to control her powers when she's with you. She's afraid to be loved."

Beast Boy nodded slowly. "So, there's still a chance?"

"A very good chance!" Happy added exuberantly.

"Whatever," Rage said. Then, she brightened a bit. "Maybe, with Raven in her weakened state because of this 'love' nonsense, it will make the task of taking over her mind easier!"

"Sure," Beast Boy said with a small laugh.

Raven was still completely silent, hanging her head. Why couldn't she utter those three simple words? She had seen other people say them all the time in movies, could almost taste them on her lips. Why couldn't she say 'I love you'? She had fought super villains that might have destroyed the world, and yet she could not say three simple words. Eight letters! This infuriated her. "Beast Boy?" she called hopefully.

The green titan turned around, looking at her. Raven lowered her eyes, and blushed. "I l- . . . I lo- . . . I lov-"she was cut off by a cold voice, recognizable and yet unrecognizable. Lust.

"Not so fast."

"Lust," Raven spat. "What are you doing here? Come to gloat?"

"I've come to take Beast Boy away." she smiled coolly.

"Beast Boy, watch out, she's-"

"We've met," he said with a nervous grin. "Personally, I'd rather have the real Raven back. . . "

Lust was furious. "What? You want her? The imperfect halfbreed? Beast Boy, you must be joking. She's so timid. . . so shy. . . so solitary. Not like me. I can give you what you want." She smiled in a way that made Beast Boy slightly sick, and slightly. . . pleased.

"I like her better the way she was," the green changeling stated, clenching his hand into a fist. "I like MY Raven better. I like her being timid sometimes, and actually wearing clothes. I like her when she's moody and mean and grouchy. I even like her when she beats me up for reading her poetry or something!"

"You read my poetry?" Raven whispered coldly, her eyes narrowing.

Beast Boy blushed. "Yeah, about that. . ."

"Silence!" Lust commanded. "You mean, you know of this pitiful girl's faults, and you STILL are in love with her?"

"That's right!" said a certain white clad emotion that had been standing behind the cage, watching the whole thing. As she stepped out from the place where she had been concealed, Beast Boy stared in wonder. She was the most beautiful form of Raven that he had ever seen, dressed in a long, white, flowing dress. He sighed, and smiled rather goofily at her as she passed by.

"So, sister," Lust spat, "it has come to this?"

Love gave a simple, firm not of her head.

"You have betrayed me!" Lust shrieked, glaring at Love, spite and rage dancing in her eyes. "You shall pay for this!" At first, she looked betrayed. But then, her expression changed.

"So what if you've betrayed me? What can you do? Nothing! Absolutely nothing! You're powerless to stop me! You can't do anything!" Lust crowed, wearing a triumphant smile.

"I can," said an alto, slightly raspy voice. Raven smiled bravely, standing up inside her cage. "Beast Boy?" she said, looking straight at him through the bars of her cage.

"Yeah, Raven?"

"I love you."