Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans. However, I do hold a hefty chuck of their stock…

Well, here we are, the final chapter of Beast Boy's little journey. Though I didn't get as many readers on this one as I did with Final Trial, I still appreciate everyone who took the time to look it over. A big thank you to PoopyPenguin who has been here since day 1. This fic has taken me over three months to finish, and hopefully that won't be the case next time. So, without further ado, enjoy…


Chapitre 7 – To Shatter Stone…I Will Fight For You Terra…

It was dawn, and as the sun slowly rose over Jump City, the Tower stood empty. Everyone had a very important date today…

Terra's monument was washed by the little rays of light cracking through the walls so early in the morning. In the dimness of the room, Beast Boy approached the statue, his friends behind him in wait. Beast Boy halted in front of Terra's statue, and just started at it. After all the commotion the last few days, he was finally going to be able to keep his promise. After all, if there were any promises in this world worth keeping, this was certainly it.

Beast Boy inhaled deeply, and let his breath run heavy as he exhaled, as if to relieve all tension and doubt. He unsheathed Zantetzuken, and laid the sheath on the floor. He turned one last time to his friends, who showed their support in their own way. Starfire had created some small flags with pictures of Terra, and "Welcome back friend!" written on them. Cyborg held up his hands to show his fingers disconnected and crossed for good luck. Raven just sat there and nodded in acceptance. Robin had his thumb up for his friend's luck. Beast Boy smiled, and any doubt that he had, swiftly left his mind. This time, when Terra comes back, he won't be the only one happy to see her.

Beast Boy channeled his ki as Toyoshi had instructed him to do so. The Zantetzuken glowed fiercely, showing the strong will of its wielder. Beast Boy swung Zantetzuken, and the blade's energy shot toward Terra. The energy ran across the statue down the middle vertically, and when it reached the back, the energy dissipated. Beast Boy looked with agony, as he waited for any sign that it worked. After a few minutes, a bright light shone from the cut the Zantetzuken made in the statue, and the two stone halves fell to the sides, showing a live girl inside. The girl's form collapsed to the floor, causing the all the Titans to rush toward her side.

Beast Boy looked pale as a Wight; was he too late? Cyborg quickly applied his technology, and scanned Terra's body. Cyborg put his head towards her chest to find any life signs, and he took a quick check for a pulse. After what seemed like an eternity to Beast Boy, Cyborg turned to his green friend.

Beast Boy didn't wait for a syllable from Cyborg. "Well? Is she ok! Was I too late!" he screamed frantically.

Cyborg put his arms on Beast Boy's shoulders to calm him, and waited until Beast Boy had stopped his verbal assault.

"BB, it's ok," he said, "from what I've gathered, she was in a state of suspended animation inside the rock. It probably happened because of her powers with rock or something. I say we take her to the med lab and wait for her to recover."

Cyborg started to pick her up, but Beast Boy had other ideas.
"No," he said, "I'll do it."
Beast Boy took Terra into his arms, and turned around to carry her back to the tower. As he left the cavern, a tear could be seen running down his cheek.

Back at the tower, Terra laid bedridden for several days, Beast Boy never taking a break from her side. The Titans were worried, but with the silence around the city lately, they figured they could let their friend be for the moment. It was a few days later, and the sun had set for the day. Beast Boy was starting to grow weary and his eyes drooped as he prepared for another night of sleep. However as he lay his head down, he felt vibration beneath his head.

Beast Boy shot up and stared at Terra, as her eyes struggled to open. Slowly but surely, her bright blue orbs were shown to the world for the first time in a long while. Terra lay there, and seemed to be unaware of her surroundings. However, she saw a figure of green standing over her, almost like an angel.

Terra's mouth opened. "Beast Boy?" she said weakly.
At the sound of her voice, Beast Boy almost choked on his delight.
"Yeah, welcome back Terra," he choked out.

Terra, upon her realization, shot up into his arms, bawling as loud as she could. Beast Boy just held her, and she would be this way until the next morning.

Robin, still up late as is his usual routine, heard the crying, and knew exactly what had transpired. Robin sighed in frustration, and in guilt.

"I've got a call to make…"


The Following Day…

Terra had asked to be alone for most of the day, and even Beast Boy obliged her. Terra had spent most of the day showering, and washing some clothes the Titans kept on stowaway for such occasions. By the time she finished, the evening had come, and Terra had decided to walk around the tower for old time's sake. She found herself at the living room, empty as everyone left to their own devices. Empty, except for Robin at the computer, who had just closed a window about something. Robin, his sixth sense kicking in, turned to see the young woman standing behind the sofa.

Robin managed a small smile. "So, how are you feeling?" he asked.
"As well as one can feel I guess," replied Terra. "It's funny, I've been here before, but its like I'm here for the first time again."
"I'm sure this is a lot to take in at once. Terra, do you remember anything?"

Terra walked around the sofa and took herself a seat. "I remember saying goodbye," she began, "I remember working for Slade. I know it might not mean much, but I'm still very sorry for all I've done to you and the others."

Robin decided to take a seat himself. "Having remorse always means something Terra. Still, you did do a lot of damage. By all means, I should have you taken by the authorities."

Terra chuckled at Robin, failing to see he was never joking about such things. "I don't suppose saying I'll never do it again is enough eh?"

"I believe you Terra, but no matter what you do right, it can't ever truly erase what you've done wrong," said Robin. "However, it doesn't mean you can never redeem yourself. When I thought there was no hope for me after becoming Slade's apprentice, my friends were there to prove me wrong."

Robin decided to get up and leave the room. "But for now," he said, "you just worry about recovering. And I mean it when I say, its good to see you again."

Terra smiled as Robin left the room. After which, Terra went towards the elevator, and hit the button for the garage. A few seconds later, she entered the garage to see Cyborg working on his pride-and-joy: his car. Cyborg gave a smile acknowledging Terra, and returned to his work.

"I see your car is as good as ever," said Terra, in an attempt to make small talk.
"It's looking better than when you trashed it," he said, hoping to get across the point he was being playful. Unfortunately, it didn't work, and a frown came to Terra.
"I'm sorry," she said.
"I'm sorry too," said Cyborg. "I wish things could have turned out differently. I can relate to what its like to lose everything you had. It happened to me a long time ago."

"It wasn't your fault, I made my bed, and I had to sleep in it."
"Terra," asked Cyborg, "how did it happen? How were you able to put yourself in suspended animation?"
"It," began Terra, "it happened just as the volcano was about to swallow me. I could hear a voice. It was quiet, and it was like the low rumble of the Earth itself. It was like the rocks and the ground were talking to me."
"What did it say?" asked Cyborg.
"It said 'you're safe. You will live on; trust us, because we're you.'"

Cyborg smiled, "I couldn't have put it better myself."
"It was the one time I actually felt right having my powers. I felt like I was normal to have them," she said. "Have you ever felt that?"
"Of course," said Cyborg, "I felt the same way as you for a while after my surgery. I felt like a freak, and I would never be normal again. Then I came to the Titans, and for the first time, it just felt right."
"I'm glad I'm not alone then," said Terra.

"You never were Terra. Even if you didn't believe in yourself, there was someone else," said Cyborg, and finished with his car, he left the garage.

Starfire, seeing Cyborg leave the garage, entered to find Terra. The alien's signature smile came and she walked over to her friend.

"I heard you were up and about. I'm elated to see you well," said Starfire.
"Thank you," said Terra, "were you really worried about me?"
"Of course, you are my friend, I will worry about you. Of course I could never measure up to how much Beast Boy has fretted about your condition."

Terra looked a little pained, her gaze dropped to the floor. "Am I really worth worrying over like that?" she said aloud.

"You are feeling doubtful, yes?" said Starfire. "I've felt like that before, but every time I was proven wrong to feel so by my friends. I can remember coming here for the first time. I felt curious, but I also felt embarrassed to ask about anything I didn't understand. Titans Tower changed all that for me. Beast Boy and Cyborg are always there for an adventure, and they make me laugh. Raven is like my big sister, and I've felt what its like to be her, as she has me. And Robin, he's done the most of all. I can't imagine going anywhere without him."

Terra perked her head up after Starfire's little monologue. "You really care for him don't you Star?"

Star nodded her head, a blush coming to her face a little. "Yes," she said, "I do. I also think it's the same way for Beast Boy towards you." Starfire floated out of the room, for she decided to do something. Terra exited the garage and went back to the main halls of the tower.

As she was walking through them, she crossed the path of Raven. Terra jumped a little, and grew a little nervous.

"Uh Raven, hi," she said, and tried to walk past her.
Raven had to ask, "Where are you going?"
"Oh, nowhere, just walking," said Terra, and continued to walk away from the sorceress. Unfortunately for her, Raven materialized through the floor to appear right in front of her.

"Why are you trying to avoid me?" she asked.
"Why would you think I'm trying to avoid you?" said Terra nervously.
"Fear, shyness, guilt, they're coming off of you in waves," said Raven calmly.
Terra sighed in defeat. "Well I figured you wouldn't want to see me. I thought you were still mad," said Terra.

"No, I'm not," said Raven. "I was in the past, but I've put that aside. I've decided to let Beast Boy be the judge of your character, not me."
"Beast Boy, Beast Boy, Beast Boy. Everyone keeps mentioning him. Why?"
"I think you know why," said Raven matter-of-factly.

Terra slumped down on a nearby wall. Raven stood against the same wall, staring at Terra.

"I guess I do," she said. "Raven, have you ever thought about it? You know, with Beast Boy?"
"Despite being weird, he is a young man, so of course I have. I've even pondered it with Robin. I've decided though they're not my type."
"Hmm," said Terra, "do you think there's someone there for you?"
"There's a saying in my dimension: 'The closet thing to a mate, is rape.'"
"That's horrible."
"Believe it or not, it's common practice among demons. I am half-demon after all," said Raven."

"Do you really believe that?"

"No, I don't anymore. When I came to Titan's Tower, I tried to stay in the shadows. The more I stay here though, the more I'm inclined to join in. I do believe I will control my powers one day. I do believe I'm more than just an instrument of destruction. I do believe there's someone special just for me," said Raven, turning to Terra, "and you should believe in all those too."

"You're right," replied Terra, "I noticed that meeting with everyone here today has allowed me to reflect on myself. I really can't make up the past, but I can change the future. I just have to rely on those who already want to help." Terra stood up. "I need to see Beast Boy," she said.

"I think he's in his room getting ready for bed," said Raven.
"Thank you," replied Terra.
"No problem, now go and apply what you've learned today."

Beast Boy was in his room, reading his comics under a light. Suddenly, Terra had opened the room's door and entered.

"Terra," said Beast Boy," I thought you wanted to be alone today."

Terra walked up to Beast Boy, and turned off his lamp, leaving only the moonlight illuminating a section of the room.

"I did," she said, "but now I don't want to be alone ever again."
And with that, she pressed her lips to his. Beast Boy would have practically jumped through the roof, but managed to return the kiss, until Terra parted from him.

"Terra," said Beast Boy, at a loss for words. Terra put a finger to his lips.
"No more words Beast Boy," she said softly. "No more words."


The Following Day…

"I understand," said Robin, "I'll prepare her for your arrival." With that, he turned off the computer's communicator. Robin walked upstairs to Beast Boy's room, as he wanted to tell him. Robin opened the door to find him in bed, and Terra getting dressed. Robin quickly turned around.

"Terra, we need to have a talk," he said. "When you're done, wake Beast Boy and tell him to get breakfast. We have a meeting."

It was an hour later after everyone got up, and Robin had ordered everyone outside to greet their visitors. Like clockwork, a Javelin showed up according to their appointed time. The docking bay opened to find Batman and Green Lantern exiting the ship. Robin came up and greeted his father-figure, and the Lantern. Batman wasted no time, and approached Terra.

"Come, its time to go," said the Dark Knight to the young woman.
Beast Boy quirked an eyebrow in confusion, "go, where's Terra going?"

"We're incarcerating her on the Watchtower until we feel she can be trusted to live on Earth again."

"What!" shrieked Beast Boy, "After all she's gone through; you're just going to cage her like an animal?" Batman didn't oblige Beast Boy with an answer, and this caused Beast Boy to charge in anger. Green Lantern used his ring to contain Beast Boy.

"She'll be given good food, water, and clothing. She'll be treated to counsel by Martian Manhunter. She'll be trained by the best in the League," said Batman, approaching Beast Boy, who seemed to calm down with everything he said. "Does that sound like a 'caged animal' to you?"

Upon hearing their intentions, Beast Boy was freed and he took some time to take a couple deep breaths. "Will I get to see her? Even just for a visit?"

"Usually we can't risk it," interjected the Lantern, "but from what we heard about your relationship and what transpired last night, I don't see the harm in arranging some visitations," and he flashed a wink at Beast Boy.

"At what happened last…" said Beast Boy, and his face became flushed. "How did you…?" he turned to Raven, who just shook her head.
"Sorry Beast Boy, but if you're going to do something like that in the Tower, you've got to expect me to sense it."
Beast Boy groaned. 'Great, now I'm in for a lecture when we're done here,' he thought.

With the business arranged, Batman and the Lantern entered the Javelin, with Terra close in tow.

Terra turned around to meet Beast Boy one more time.

"Beast Boy, please think about me, ok?" she asked.
"Of course I will. I love you Terra, I'll think about you always."
"Well then," she said quietly, "goodbye."
"It's not goodbye. It's 'till we meet again," said Beast Boy, and with one last kiss, Terra entered the Javelin. The Javelin then rose to exit the atmosphere.

Beast Boy stood there staring until the ship was out of site. He felt Robin's hand on his shoulder.

"Are you going to be alright Beast Boy?" Robin asked his friend.

"Yeah," said Beast Boy quietly, "after waiting so long to free her. What's the harm in waiting some more? I will wait until the end of time if that's how long it takes." With Terra in mind, Beast Boy walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Robin inside the Tower.

The End


Look into my eyes you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart, search your soul
When you find me there you'll search no more
Don't tell me it's not worth trying for
You can't tell me it's not worth dying for
You know it's true
Everything I do, I do it for you

Look into your heart you will find
There's nothing there to hide
Take me as I am, take my life
I would give it all, I would sacrifice
Don't tell me it's not worth fighting for
I can't help it, there's nothing I want more
You know it's true
Everything I do, I do it for you

There's no love like your love
And no other could give more love
There's nowhere unless you're there
All the time, all the way

(Look into your heart baby)

Oh, you can't tell me it's not worth trying for
I can't help it, there's nothing I want more
Yeah, I would fight for you, I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you, Yeah I'd die for you
You know it's true
Everything I do, Ohhh, I do it for you

"Everything I do, I do it for You" by Bryan Adams


Well, that's it. I got it done. What did you think? I must say I never have thought so hard just to pull out a chapter. I was up until 1 in the morning thinking it through (and I had school in the morning too!) Anyway, thanks to all my reviewers, and I do hope that whatever SsjEasterBunny and Marchwarden's Blue Eyed S are up to, they'll find a way to find this fic...

"Thank You!" To the Following:

PoopyPenguin
Don't get mad at SSj, he's probably just busy with scouts and his new girlfriend (lucky bastard! Why must I remain single!)
Anyways, I believe you're the only one to review every chapter, and for that I thank you deeply. Someone here really likes me :).

Lee
Thanks for liking the story, ever though you're not a big fan of Terra/BB. As for the question you asked me, "One-Strike" or "Iijutsu" is similar to "Bouto-Jutsu" in the fact that they require a lot of speed and initial concentration (you know, as to where to strike and waiting for the moment to do so). Other that that I have to real details to give out. Ask your local sensei! That's what they're there for!

KPAAF and Till Next Time!