Well, here's chapter 3, and I must say, the most important and most interesting of all the chapters. I hope you enjoy it, and I'm very thankful for all of the reviews. Happy reading. At least its free! :

Anyway, here we go!

The cost of revenge

Chapter 3

...To blame

Cyborg slowly walked through the deserted streets of Jump City, weighed down by far more then the two titans he was carrying. Moonlight bathed the city in an eerie glow, casting unforgiving shadows on the titan. Not far ahead loomed the once proud and at times Rambunctious Titans tower, now nothing more then a shell of what it used to be.

Cyborg signed heavenly and slowly ascended up the stairs and into the tower. He entered the main living room, and looked on with a fresh wave of sadness. The dark building echoed with the laughs of Beast Boy, but echoes weren't real. Cyborg shook his head slightly and brushed the tears from his eyes. Star Fire had some how cried herself asleep. Cy carefully laid her down on one of the couches and then did the same for Robin on the other side of the room. Robin still hadn't moved or even blinked. All he did was stare ahead of him, a permanent look of shock planted on his face. Cyborg had the terrible feeling that Robin would never get over this.

Cyborg slowly walked back through a door, and down the hall towards his room, trying to think of anything he could do to stop the pain, but the sudden sight of Beast Boys room did nothing of the sort. In spite of himself, Cyborg slowly opened Beast Boy's room and walked inside. Beast Boy was always such a mess, and his room showed it. But that's just how Beast Boy liked it. It was who Beast Boy was. Cyborg looked on at every item with more intensity then ever, and his eyes landed on a picture that was propped up next to his bed. Cyborg walked over and carefully picked it up. It was a picture of all the titans partying after a battle at the near by pizza place, Beast Boys favorite spot to be. They were all so happy. Not a care in the world. Not knowing the terrible truth. Beast Boy had the same great smile that he always had, the same smile he would never have again...

Cyborg sat the picture down on the bedside table again, looking on at it with longing. He would give anything to have talked to him one last time. To say how sorry he was that all this had happened. He walked back to the door, taking one final look at his friend's room, and then closed the door.

Cyborg started walking back to the living room; he decided he wanted to wait till Raven got back. They needed to all be together when... when Raven got back and... and...

He pushed open the living room door to a shocking sight. It wasn't Raven he saw, but Robin, standing at the other side of the room looking out of the window. Cyborg walked forward, but as if Robin knew he was there, and he began talking.

"I wonder" Robin shakily said, nothing like his proud and determined voice, "why the innocent s... suffer, and wh...why we are always so help...helpless to stop it" Robin seemed to be on the verge of total breakdown, and Cyborg could do nothing about it. "But I wasn't helpless... It wasn't an accident... I...I..." Cyborg knew what he was trying to say, and it was killing him. The guilt is too unbearable for anyone to stand, even the boy wonder Robin. Cyborg could tell that he was about to say it, but right as robin took a breath to speak, the door to the living room open and Raven walked in.

"Nothing"

"What?" said Cyborg, Robin had also turned around eager to hear what she had to say. Even Star Fire had woken up.

"Nothing" said Raven, "There was nothing on the tracks. Not Beast Boy, not even a spot of blood" there was a defining silence after this, in which all of the titans looked at each other.

"Are you sure?" asked Cyborg, a slight hint of anticipation.

"Yes. I looked all around and even down the track a ways," replied Raven. Although her voice was monotone, there was hope in her voice.

"That means-"Star Fire began hopefully, but was suddenly cut down by Robin

"Nothing! That means nothing! You saw what happened! He's dead and its all my fault! Its all my fault" He began to bend over, crying in anger, guilt, and sadness "Its all my fault... it's all my fault"

"Yes Robin, it is all your fault" the heavy drawl and disturbingly smooth way that the voice spoke could mean only one person. Slade.

"SLADE!" Robin screamed hurling himself to his feet, looking all over the room looking for the voice. There was a small blipping noise and the giant TV switched on, showing the black and orange masked face of Slade looming down on the weary titans.

"Yes Robin. I've been watching you all and I think I know what happened! Well done fearless leader, you cant even control your own impulses." Slade had a very satisfied look on his face; Robin was burning with a rage for Slade that he had never felt to this extreme.

"Ill kill you slade!" screamed Robin at the TV, pounding his fist into the wall, causing it to burst right threw "you'll pay for what you made me do!"

"On the contrary Robin, it seems your already paying for it." And with that the TV turned off, and there was silence in the room.

"Titans MOVE" yelled Robin, Running for the door, but was blocked by Star Fire.

"Wait Robin" she said, holding him back.

"What are you doing?" he yelled, "We need to stop Slade!"

"But Robin" said Cyborg "we-"

"Its his fault he's Dead!" Screamed Robin, tears flowing "he is the reason our best friend is dead! He tricked me into getting close to him, and Beast Boy died in the process! What other reason would there be for us not to go and teach him a lesson!?" all the titans were dumfounded. They couldn't tell him the real reason why they didn't want to go. Robin was always so obsessed with Slade. After all, it was robins mistake that had caused-

"Well" Robin yelled, opening the door, "Lets go show Slade what were made of"

"For Beast Boy..."

An explosion ripped through the darkness, shooting shrapnel in all directions. What was once a door-hung feebly on its hinges before fallen to the ground in a smoky heap. Four very angry titans stood in the smoke, staring into the confides of Slade's home. Various Mechanical wheels and gadgets ticked and tocked all around them. It almost appeared as if the ceiling was alive. It reminded them creepily like a hive.

"Slade!" Screamed Robin, his echo mocking him in the darkness, "We have a score to settle for the last time!" there was an eerie silence for a few moments before the titans could hear footsteps. Then, in the light of the open door stood Slade. His very aura was enough to frighten the strongest of hero's, but these heroes were far from afraid of Slade. They wanted revenge, no matter what the cost.

"The Teen Titans" said Slade, his voice almost as monotonous as Ravens "I am glad to see you"

"But we aren't!" Snapped Cyborg.

"You are the cause of this grief and tragedy Slade." Star Fire Proudly announced.

"And you will pay for what you did to Beast Boy" spoke Raven, her eyes glowing red, a frightening look of anger and determination on her face.

"Oh Teen Titans, so naive. You know as well as I do that it was Robin who-"

"Shut up Slade!" Robin yelled, cutting him off "Titans, GO!" and the titans charged.

Slade seemed almost unprepared for this sudden attack, but it would take more than that to stop him. Robin kicked high in the air, his adrenalin pumping, and his mind set only on hurting slade. Maybe this would take away the pain. Slade ducked under Robin and brought his own leg behind him, kicking at Robin, who narrowly dodged his attack and landed, immediately hurling an explosive disk, causing Slade to jump in a graceful arch away from the explosion. Blinded with anger, the other titans ran head on, fighting against Slade, wanting so bad to do something, anything that would bring Beast Boy back.

Cyborg ran forward, unleashing his canon at Slade, who ducked under the scalding beam, brought his leg in a low circular kick, tripping Cyborg and then kicked him again hard in the back sending him flying.

Star Fire dive-bombed from the sky, raining green energy down upon Slade like rain. It exploded around him and surrounded them all in smoke. There was an eerie silence in the room as all of the titans looked on in the smoke, wondering, waiting... until...

Slade shot out of the smoke, punching a shocked Star Fire Hard in the chest, sending her falling to the ground.

Raven was kneeling on the outside of the battle, as if battling herself within. Slade looked on, and automatically ran towards her, ready to strike.

I must control myself... my anger... my powers... my... my pain, thought Raven, trying with everything she had to concentrate.

Slade jumped high in the air

My anger

His leg extended in a penetrating attack

My powers

Strait down at Raven

My pain

Right before Slade could attack Raven, an awesome force of dark energy rocketed from her still form, throwing Slade off guard. It hit him hard, sending him flying threw the air and into a pillar, cracking the concrete. Slade fell to the floor in a heap; his head slumped on his chest.

Beast Boys smiling face was still in Ravens mind and she past out, saying, "Beast Boy, I love you..."

Robin ran to Ravens side, but she had been knocked out. His adrenalin was still threw the roof, but he began to calm down some. He looked over at where Slade was, his back against the pillar, his head slumped down to his chest, and he wasn't moving.

Robin slowly started walking towards his fallen opponent, each step bringing him closer. Could this really be it? Thought Robin, did we really defeat Slade? He was now standing over the still form of Slade. He was so close, so close to finally getting his revenge, and finally finding out who Slade was. With more fear and anticipation than robin had ever felt, he slowly lowered his hand to slade face, preparing to take of Slade's mask. Is Slade really defeated?

No

With a move faster then sound, Slade wrenched onto Robins arm, holding him in place. Robin couldn't move, it felt like his arm was about to break. Slade's other hand flew to Robins throat, chocking him. Robin frantically tried to pry himself free. With his free legs, Robin tried to kick Slade, but Slade simply caught Robins knee in his free hand, looking at Robin with a great satisfaction. Slade stood, holding Robin to his eyes.

"Poor Robin" said slade, his oily voice as oily as ever "you run so pathetically into battle, anger and revenge on your mind, and fall faster then ever. Its to bad your fellow titan couldn't have been here, I would have loved to have be.."

"Do-nt...you...e-ver t-alk about... B-east Boy" stammered Robin, trying to breath threw Slade's grasp. He was getting dizzy, and he felt like he was going to pass out.

"Oh robin, you are such a fool. Your even so pathetic that you kill your own team mates!"

Robin was shaking with rage "I t-old yo...you! Don't y-ou ever ta...talk about...

A screech filled the room. Something streaked through the air, attacking Slade. This sudden attack made him drop Robin, who looked up at Slade. The dark room made it hard for Robin to see.

Slade flailed around frantically, trying to escape the manifestation. The other titans had woken, and were watching Slade with shock. Then, something jumped into the air, something big, and come down upon Slade, kicking him square in the face, sending him flying to Robins feet, a small trickle of blood running down his mask.

They all looked to what had attacked Slade. A lone figure walked quietly towards them, his pointy hears held up proud, his purple and black suit shining in the light, his green face beaming with happiness.

"Hey guys," said Beast Boy "did you miss me?"

YEAH! BB LIVES! HE WILL NEVER DIE!

Ahem, SO? What do you think? I tried really hard to keep things original, but it was hard. I also really suck at fight scenes, sorry. I hope you like this little turn of events! BUT! How did he survive? How is it possible? Where has he been all this time? I smell a chapter 4 coming! Thank you so much for reading! Please Review!