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GOTHAM CITY

Raven and Beast Boy each had a sandwich, Raven had turkey, and Beast Boy ate a vegetarian. They sat in silence glancing out at the cold, dark streets of Gotham.

"This is where Robin started his crime fighting career, a lot more dreary than Jump City," observed Beast Boy.

"A lot more violent too," Raven said coldly, they watched the news and were shocked at all the gruesome murders that ravaged the large city.

"Yeah…" Beast Boy said awkwardly.

"I wonder if this is where Robin learned how to-" She broke into tears as she realized she said her thought out loud

"Shh, its okay Raven, he can't hurt you here, and you said it wasn't really him," Beast Boy said in a comforting voice. She sniffled and got up, they quickly returned in silence. The phone rang when Raven went to take a nap in her room. He noticed she locked the door. He answered the phone, "Hello?" Beast Boy asked wondering who would call this number or even know it.

"Beast Boy, it is Batman," Bruce said as he sat in his silent office

"Yeah, is there a problem or are you just checking in," BB asked

"How is Raven doing," Bruce asked with slight concern in his deep voice

"She isn't doing well; she is taking a nap and crying in her room. The news and surrounding doesn't help her at all," Beast Boy stated.

"I thought so, just keep her company and try to keep her isolated from this dark and dreary world as best as you can," Bruce replied

"All right,"

"Good bye Beast Boy," with that Bruce hung up the phone and was lost in thought.

JUMP CITY

"Robin I think that was a little risky using Star as live bait to get Mumbo. What if it didn't work, she could have gotten hurt," Cyborg observed as the Titans fearless leader sat sitting shotgun to Cyborg was lost in thought.

"How about you stop criticizing my decisions every time," Robin said dryly, not moving away from the window.

"What, I don't always criticize you?" Cyborg said a little shocked at his friends comment.

"Don't screw around Cy, I know you want to be the leader, and you know what, I am getting sick and tired of your jealousy," Robin said a little angrier.

"Robin! I would never try to take your place or an-." He was cut off by Robin next comment

"Don't lie to me you piece of shit. You're not even human, you're a machine," Robin snarled

"Robin! Why do you speak nasty words of Cyborg, has he done something wrong," Star asked a little scared at Robin's tone

"Well Star, I hate his guts and I think you're a plain retard who is going to be taken advantage of in a few years. Hell I might even do you your so stupid you would think it was love!" Robin said in his evil voice

"Alright Robin, that does it, until you can apologize you can live on the streets," Cyborg snarled hurtling Robin out of the car, Star was in the back crying while Cy was extremely angry. What the hell is wrong with Robin? Cy thought as he drove home. He will probably realize his mistake and apologize and explain what happened tomorrow. He is probably just tired.

GOTHAM CITY

Beast Boy was walking to his room when he heard Raven mumbling something out loud. He couldn't understand what she was saying but he knew she was full of sadness and anguish and he heard her sob. He turned into a hound to listen to what she was saying.

"I have to do this; there is no need left to exist. What is the point of living if you can't sleep or trust your friends and your love," Raven said as she continued to cry. "I have to end this miserable existence and finally sleep in peace knowing no one can hurt me," she went to her suite case and pulled out a dagger. Suddenly she heard:

"NO RAVEN! DON'T DO IT PLEASE!" Beast Boy screamed with tears in his eyes. He turned into a gorilla and knocked the door down. He turned back into a human and wrestled the knife away from Raven.

"Beast Boy I have to do this, I want to sleep, I want to leave, our youth is gone," she said the last part in a softer tone. Beast Boy held Raven, comforting her as she cried into his arms.

"Raven, I couldn't bear it if you left like Terra or my Mother, all the women I have loved or care for seem to die, Raven I couldn't bear it if you joined that list," Beast Boy told her. Raven and Beast Boy cried the night away.

Batman entered the safe house and was alarmed to see the door to Raven's room knocked down. Batman walked cautiously to the room and peered inside ready for anything. He saw Beast Boy on the chair next to the bed, asleep with a blanket. On the bed fast asleep was Raven, he then noticed on the floor the dagger. He realized what happened and glanced at Beast Boy with admiration, he finally got her out of her suicidal thoughts and she seems to be sleeping well for the first time in days. Batman knew Raven hadn't slept in a while by looking at her tired, depressed eyes. Batman looked at his watch, one in the morning; I can see them tomorrow night. He left a note and a large amount of money. He wanted them to have some transportation in Gotham. The dark knight left the room and went on his one man crusade against crime.

JUMP CITY

Robin lay on the couch, tears in his eyes as he realized he lost control again. He was truly scared, especially by what he said about Star. He never realized he always wanted her but he never knew how far he would go to get her. He knew how far his other side would go. He saw Cy's shocked face when he said those horrible things. He was comforted; now Cy would never leave me and Star alone again. This would stop the demented part of my mind. Cy however was also in danger. He realized another thing this night, when I have any negative emotions I immediately lose control. He was in his apartment, when he first came to Jump City Batman got him an apartment to search for recruits. On the couch opposite to me is where he first spoke to Raven, offering her a chance to join the team. Next were Cyborg, then Beast Boy, and finally Starfire. They built the tower and the rest was history. A happy history until recently. Now he had assaulted his close friend, two Titans were thousands of miles away, two more were locked down in the tower and the leader, the bastard himself was weeping on a couch. He would apologize blame it on fatigue, they would let him in but never trust him again. Raven didn't trust, now Beast Boy probably knows, he doesn't trust him. I have no friends anymore he thought to himself. The team is collapsing right now simply because of Slade's damn serum, and myself.

"Hello Robin, I see you got rid of all the evidence and hinted on your next targets, you're becoming quite the villain," Slade's spirit declared

Robin's face burned with tears, he had destroyed the evidence of the crime and felt very guilty and ashamed about it. "Slade, this is all your doing, I am learning how this serum works and I will destroy this other me and be free," Robin said with confidence.

"Tsk, tsk Robin, this isn't my doing this is all your doing, I didn't rape Raven and destroy the evidence, I didn't threaten my teammates," Slade said, he knew he already won.

Robin now began arguing with his demon through the night and continued to slowly fall apart mentally.

TITANS TOWER

Cy was comforting Star after the event and telling her Robin was just out of it these days.

"He will be well yes," Star asked her metallic friend with a hint of optimism in the last word.

"Sure Star, if anyone can bounce out of a crisis its Robin," Cyborg said in his soft, soothing voice.

GOTHAM CITY

Raven woke up feeling something she hadn't felt in a long time, she felt refreshed. Suddenly she remembered last night, the last thing she remembered was Beast Boy holding her, worried she looked at the side of her bed. Beast Boy wasn't there, she turned to see him sleeping on the chair next to her bed. She smiled inside, Beast Boy knows I am going through many changes and I need space, he could have easily taken advantage of me last night, she thought. She frowned and realized she didn't trust men anymore, no matter who they are. Beast Boy stirred and opened his eyes lazily and smiled. He said, "Feeling okay?"

"Yes, thank you Beast Boy," Raven said with a little emotion

"No problem lets shower and I will make some breakfast," Beast Boy said as he got up to head to his room and shower.

"All right, sounds like a good plan," Raven also got up and headed to her bathroom.

After showering Beast Boy made a vegetarian breakfast made of tofu, made herbal tea and got biscuits for Raven. She is going through way too much for a sixteen year old to handle he thought with sadness. She has turned sixteen a few weeks ago and her life had changed so much, she defeated her dad and was betrayed by her friend and leader. As he was lost in thought she walked in, "Nice breakfast Beast Boy," Raven said, admiration in her voice. Beat Boy made a gourmet breakfast for two.

"The Bat left a letter over there, want to read it while I get some tea for us," Beast Boy decided to try the tea.

"Sure," Raven walked over to the enveloped and surprised to see a lot of money in it and a brief letter. It stated:

I came by at one in the morning and noticed you two were a sleep so I left this message. I will come tonight; I realize you guys don't have transportation which is safe. So I leave you with this money, I know Beast Boy has a license so he can get a motorcycle or a cheap car. Just get a vehicle today as a "mission."

-Batman

Raven explained there mission as they ate breakfast. Beast Boy was extremely excited and rushed to the door. He said "Come on, let's get a "vehicle" and make the Bat happy," Beast Boy said as he rushed out the door. Raven followed and caught up to him. They walked side by side, Beast Boy excitingly explaining how he couldn't wait to get a motorcycle.

"That seems kind of dangerous," Raven said concerned at the motorcycle. Beast Boy didn't noticed because he saw what he wanted right in front of him. Raven turned and knew what they were going to buy. A brand new Moped costing the exact amount of money Batman gave. Beast Boy entered and they left thirty minutes latter on a new green moped. Beast Boy was having fun; Raven was getting a little thrill from the joy ride, but didn't show it. They stopped at the same café for lunch on their way home. After a lunch which consisted entirely of Beast Boy describing how great the moped was, and Raven silently nodding and sipping her tea. They left home and as Beast Boy drove home, he thought about how he could get used to living with Raven. We could get a small apartment in Jump City; go together to the tower in the moped, her arms wrapped around me like they are now. We could spend our days together, have children, and live a long, happy life. They reached the safe house and Raven got off and walked in the safe house. Yeah, I could get used to this Beast Boy thought with a smile as he walked inside. Then it hit him, it could never work, she still fears me, she fears all men, she is scared of the dark, damn you Robin, I am so close but so far from my true love. He walked towards the house and when he entered Raven said, "I have already wasted two afternoons; Robin depends on me to get my powers back. I think I am going to meditate alright," Raven asked Beast Boy.

"Sure, just don't lock your door," Beast Boy said a little uncertain of her response.

"You don't trust me do you?" Raven said, anger rising in her voice.

"No, I want you to trust me," Beast Boy responded, not missing a beat

"Okay, I won't lock my door…" with that Raven left to meditate

Beast Boy went to the computer to browse it. He was surprised to see it was directly linked to the JL main data base. He was curious and searched on Azarathians. Like Batman he too found the piece on Azarathian marriages. His teenage hormones went wild, I should get married! He thought with glee as he printed the articles. I love her, I will marry her if it is the last thing I do. He logged off and went to watch TV trying to figure out how to get her as his bride.

Raven meditated till late at night when suddenly she felt a cold, familiar, gloved hand on her shoulder. She freaked out and screamed, "Please Robin, don't do it again," she said sadly, as tears slowly rolled down her cheeks. "I am finally recovering, don't do this again and please don't hurt Beast Boy," she continued looking down with sham, tears, and anticipation of violation. However, she looked up to see a stunned Batman. He had a stone face on, showing no emotion.

"He will not hurt you again, I will always be there to protect you from now on," Batman said as he leaned close to her whispering softly in her ears

"I …believe you," Raven said a little surprised, then it hit her, she would trust Batman with her life.

"Would you like to come with me on my night patrol, you seem to have made a lot of progress with all your meditating you have done today," Batman said in his monotone voice

"How do you know I have been meditating for so long," she asked slightly suspicious

"I asked Beast Boy," he said flatly

"Is he going to come?" Raven asked curious

"No, he feels very tired and he wants to rest for one more night," Batman stated

"All right, let's go," she said as she put her cloak, covering her, she had been wearing just her leotard, not her cloak. She felt too exposed now, and uncomfortable, she realized Batman might have been watching me for hours. She could tell from his physique he felt uncomfortable when alone with her. This meant he had feelings for her, I wonder if he read the files on Azarathians and thinks he has a chance? Probably, I wonder how many others have read it. The Council of Azarath is pressuring me on marrying but I explained the culture. They still say if I find someone get married. No, you can't marry anyone no matter how comfortable he makes you feel. She had these thoughts as her and Batman left the building to the Batcar. Raven had felt some of her powers come back; she could only lift small objects. She couldn't fly, and even lifting these small objects took a little bit out of her. She entered the slick high-tech car and immediately Batman zoomed down the road. He parked the car and shot his grapple hook to the roof. He held her, and they flew to the top of the building. Batman glided to a dark corner and said:

"This alley has been the scene of some violent crimes in recent days. We will wait and jump the villains or villain who turns up," Batman said peering into the alley being lit by one dim street light barely lighting the dark alley.

"All right," Raven said peering with Batman into the alley, she put the cloak over her head to protect from the rain; she used her powers to make a little umbrella to protect from the rain.

They sat in silence when suddenly they saw a big man drag something into the alley and speaking in a maniac like voice.

"What is he saying," Raven asked, slightly concerned.

"Let's listen," Batman said turning on his voice amplifier to listen to the noise.

They listened to the voice: "Don't resist woman, it won't hurt that much. All you need to do is fill my urge. God you just have to be used like this you whore!" they heard a chuckle after the last comment. Raven froze with fear and collapsed in tears and sadness. Batman glided down and Raven heard. "Almost to the-, BATMAN?" the mans voice said in fear.

"Let her go and come quietly or I have to do things the hard way," Raven heard the familiar voice of Batman.

"Sure, I will let her go, just don't hurt me," the man said with fear in his voice.

What Raven heard next as she shook with fear and nausea at thinking what might have happened, she heard the grunts of the man as the Bat beat him and tied him to a pole. He told the young woman to get out and arrived at the roof of the building.

"I am so sorry Raven, I should have realized something like this would happen," Batman said with remorse and sadness. He was picking up his equipment when Raven walked to him and hugged him and cried on his chest.

"Will you always be there to protect me?" Raven asked as she wept in the cold, rainy Gotham night

"Yes, I will protect you always, through good and bad I will be their for you, I promise," Batman whispered in her ears in a soothing voice.

He carried her to the car and they drove in silence through the dark, rainy, Gotham streets. He reached the safe house and when he looked to Raven he saw she had fallen asleep. He picked her up bridal style and took her to her room. He carried her as comfortably as possible as the dark knight glided into her room. He gently laid her on the bed and put the covers over her cold body. He wondered why she wears a leotard in these conditions, then he heard a voice as he briefly thought about, Raven mumbled: "Thank you my love," her eyes were still closed.

Batman was taken back by the statement and whispered back: "I love you, my true love," he gently kissed her forehead and left the safe house to continue his never ending crusade on crime.

Beast Boy turned into his human form and ran to his room with tears in his eyes.

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