A/N: Well, things did not go according to plan. I came up with a better ending (at least I think it's better) but it's going to require another chapter which will take me another two weeks to write. Maybe if I got some more reviews, it would help me to write faster. Who knows?

A Thing of the Past, Chapter 10

"What are we going to do?" I whispered frantically.

"Well, I have an idea," Terra admitted. "But I know you're not going to like it." I looked at her expectantly. "You can lock him in with Raven and leave Jump City."

There was only silence in the room. "You're right," I said finally. "I don't like the idea." She only shrugged.

"Beast Boy? Are you up there?" Robin called and I heard the stairs creaking as he began to come up.

"What if I just tell him the truth?" I asked with a note of excitement in my voice.

Terra looked at me quizzically. "And you thought my idea was bad. What exactly do you plan on telling him?"

I thought for a moment. "That I haven't been myself lately?" I responded timidly.

She chuckled bitterly. "That's an understatement. And how do you think he'll react to that?" I opened my mouth to reply but she interrupted me. "I'll tell you how: he's going to lock you up and throw away the key."

I looked at her, feeling unsure. "Robin's my friend. He would never do that," I said feebly.

She lowered her head and rubbed the bridge of her nose with her thumb and forefinger as though to stave off a headache. "You are so naïve," she whispered wearily. "He is a crime fighter. He throws people who are guilty of committing crimes into prison. Right now, you are guilty of kidnapping."

"But I didn't do it, you did," I retorted angrily.

She looked up at me and crossed her arms. "I may have done it, but I used your body, remember?" she replied, just as angry. "You tell him two people are using your body, and rather than going to prison, you're going to a nut house. Does that sound any better?"

I moved over to the bed and sat down, causing the bed to creak again, but I paid it no heed. "What am I going to do?" I whispered fearfully. I leaned over, resting my head in my hands as my despair grew.

Terra came and sat beside me, wrapping an arm around my waist and laying her head against my shoulder. "I already told you what to do," she whispered. "You know that it's the only way."

I sat there for a moment when it dawned on me. "There's another way," I breathed, lifting my head suddenly. I looked at Terra as she raised her head slowly, worry beginning to show on her face. "You know what I'm talking about, don't you?" I asked earnestly.

She turned her head away from me, but I could hear her voice shaking slightly. "You'll never be able to do it," she mumbled. Moving away from me, she began to play with her fingers nervously.

"Just watch me," I said determinedly as I stood up and made my way to the door. I opened it to reveal Robin standing on the other side. He lifted his eyebrows at me and blinked, his hand still extended to where the doorknob had been a moment ago.

"Hello, Robin," I said quietly.

He took a step back and lowered his hand, slowly, keeping it close to his belt, watching me leerily. His surprised look changed to one of confusion. "Why didn't you answer me, Beast Boy?" he asked. "And what happened to your face?"

I assumed he meant the scratch. "I had an accident and was preoccupied in trying to stop the bleeding," I lied, stepping out into the hall. I turned to close the door behind me, but before I could, Terra stopped me by placing her foot in the way.

"You'll need this," she whispered, holding out her hand. In her palm sat a small key. I instantly knew what it was for and grabbed it before closing the door. I turned back to Robin and hid my hand behind my back.

"So, what brings you here?" I asked carelessly.

He was still looking at me warily. "I think you know," he answered. There was a brief silence. "I've come to find Raven," he finally continued. "You know where she is, don't you?"

I stood there, sizing him up, wondering how I was going to pull this off. "And what makes you think that?" I asked coolly.

I could see that I was beginning to annoy him. "Just tell me where she is," he said dangerously.

"You mean the Boy Wonder hasn't figured it out yet?" I snickered. "That's gotta be a first." My eyes widened as I realized what I had just said. Terra was beginning to rub off on me. I knew I had to get out of here, and fast.

Robin grabbed my collar and slammed me against the door, causing me to hit my head. I winced slightly from the pain. He was definitely angry. "If you've hurt her-" he hissed, his face only an inch away from mine.

"Chill, dude," I said lightly. I cocked my head to the door on my right. "She's in there. You'll need this, too." I held the key out to him. He released me, snatching the key away. He unlocked the door and hurried inside.

I followed him, but remained near the doorway, taking in my surroundings. It was similar to the other room, except there was more garbage and less furniture. And sitting in the middle of the room on an old wooden chair facing opposite the door was Raven. Her wrists and ankles were tied to the chair itself while a gag kept her quiet. Robin had already removed her blindfold and was now working on her wrists, asking her questions as he worked which she obviously couldn't answer.

I looked around. I needed to get out of here, but I couldn't have Robin and Raven following me. I had to find a way to slow them down. I found a post from the banister conveniently lying nearby and picked it up. This would have to do.

I sluggishly made my way over to Robin and Raven, wishing I didn't have to do this, and stopped just behind Robin. I took my stance and cocked the piece of banister like a baseball bat. I closed my eyes and swung, hitting Robin cleanly in the back of the head. I heard him moan and opened my eyes in time to see him slump to the floor as I dropped the piece of banister. I knelt beside him and checked his pulse and breathing. He was going to be all right, but he still needed to get to a hospital. I stood up and moved around to the front of the chair so I could face Raven.

She stared at me, trying to keep her composure, but I knew she was frightened. I reached out to her, only to have her cringe away from me. My hand dropped lifelessly to my side as a tear came sliding down my cheek.

"I'm so sorry Raven," I whispered. "I never intended for this to happen. Robin's loosened your wrist enough that you should be able to get out on your own. Be sure and get him to a doctor. Tell him I'm sorry, too. I'm about to go and do something that will hurt me, but I hope it will make things right." I turned from her as more tears began to stream down my cheeks. I morphed into a crow and flew out the broken window, hoping I was strong enough to do this.