24 Hours

Hey, I'm back. Um well here is chapter 2 of 24 hours. I don't really know what to say in this chapter so all it's really going to be about is just Beastboy's hard decision and what the consequences are. So sit tight and have fun.

Chapter 2: The Hardest Decision of his Life

Beastboy lay on the sofa thinking intently about nothing, about everything, and crying every 5 minutes.

"I can't believe that that son of a bitch took Raven from me. I never should have made that deal with Slade."

"Yea," said a voice from behind him.

He turned around to find Cyborg in the kitchen eating his midday snack.

"It was a stupid mistake. The worst thing you can do is make a deal with a villain about the Titans or even your powers."

"I really like Raven and I knew that he wasn't kidding when he said give up your powers or he'll hurt Raven. Do you want to know what happened?" Beastboy asked.

"Well if it's long enough to finish my sandwich and not so long that I fall asleep….sure," said Cyborg sarcastically as he jumped over the sofa and landed hard on it. Since he landed so hard he made Beastboy go up in the air about 5 feet.

"Anyway, about one week ago, I went to meet Slade because he had something of mine. So I went to his hideout. I don't know how I found it but it's kind of like I automatically knew where it was. So when I went in, I was ambushed by about 50 of Slade's minions, and gassed. When I woke up, I found myself tied to one of the stone columns that held the hideout up. As I struggled, I could see Slade talking to someone in the shadows. I never found out who it was but he talked to this person for a while until he finally came to me and started negotiating. He said that if I wanted to live that I would have to give up the one I love. And I refused. I could never give Raven over to him. So he tried to make me do it again. He said if I don't give up Raven that I would never see that light of the sky that was out of the cave again. But I still refused. Then Slade made one final attempt to make me give up Raven, and I still refused. Then he said that if I didn't want to give her to him, he'll just kidnap her. I said that if he laid one hand on her that he would regret the day he ever was born." Beastboy paused to grieve for Raven.

"So what happened next?" said Cyborg sounding like and eager school girl.

"He just laughed. He said that if I loved her so much, that I should give up my powers for 24 hours if I didn't want her hurt. And you pretty much know what happened next."

"So now you have to make the hardest decision of you life, between Raven or your powers."

"Pretty much." Beastboy turned from Cyborg's stare.

30 minutes remaining. Pacing in his room, Beastboy thinks of what he should do.

"Should I try to beat Slade or should I actually give up my powers?"

knock knock knock

"Go away," said Beastboy with haste in his voice.

The knocking continued.

"I said go AWAY!"

"It is I, Starfire," said the familiar voice from the other side of the door.

"Oh sorry Star. Come on in."

Beastboy had a lot on his mind. He felt like a ton has been put on his shoulders. The ton is worry and grief. As Starfire enters the room, she tries to get through the many obstacles on the floor of his room.

"I know this is hard for you, but I wish to help you get Raven back. May I….. " Starfire stopped herself to look at Beastboy who was staring at the ground.

Finally, Beastboy's eyes left the floor and met with Starfire's soft, gentle eyes.

"I don't think you can help. I mean you really are sweet and you like to help your friends, but this time is just different. I'm sorry, but there isn't anything anyone can do," said Beastboy as he walked around in his room.

Crackle, crunch

Beastboy looked at the ground. He picked up a frame that had a picture of him and Raven at the carnival on their first date. Broken shards of glass were all over the floor.

"I shall go get a broom," said Starfire as she ran out the door.

20 minutes remaining. In the hallway near the door that goes to the living room, Beastboy takes a deep breath and walks through the door.

"Everyone, I've made a decision…."said Beastboy with much confidence.

No one listened.

"I said I've made a decision!"

This time everyone stopped what they were doing and listened.

"I've decided….. to give up my powers."

Everyone was in shock.

"But Beastboy, you can't just do that," said Robin.

"I can. They're my powers and I can give or take them away." After saying this, Beastboy stormed through the door and slammed it.

Everyone looked at each other and looked back at the door.

"Maybe we should follow him," suggested Starfire. Everyone agreed.

At Slade's hideout, Beastboy walked through the opening. Slade was standing a little past the end of the hallway.

"So you've decided to give them up eh?"

"Holy Crap. Duh what the hell do you think I'm doing in this crap hole of yours?"

Beastboy walked further down the hallway and started to feel a harsh pain in his heart. Beastboy blacked out.

When he awoke, he found himself back in Titans tower and Raven was sitting there with him.

"Are you ok, Beastboy?" Raven asked.

"Yea, I think so."

Beastboy got up and went to the bathroom. In Beastboy's room, Raven sat there looking at the picture of them at the carnival. Suddenly everyone heard a loud scream come from the bathroom. Raven ran as fast as she could to see what was wrong.

"Beastboy, what's wrong?" asked Robin outside the door.

The door flung open and the steam from the shower that was on came rushing out. They could see the shadow of Beastboy looking at himself in the mirror. The steam finally cleared and everyone stood mesmerized at the sight that they were seeing.

"I'm….I'm…..not green anymore. It wasn't a dream. It was all real. All of it."

Beastboy stood there head in hands and sobbing. Raven went over and started patting Beastboy on the back,

"So the 24 hours begins."

Well, hope you liked it. I am really excited about this story. It is supposed to be a little long this time. If I can, I'm probably going to make it about 7 or 8 chapters. Well see ya later! Titanlvr2005