Rochwenn90: No definitely not Raven...not even close...well ok, maybe a little close...but...well you'll see...and yeah, she may have her emotions/powers under control, but everyone loses their temper once in a while, and I felt there still needed to be a little distrsust between raven and terra
T-Bone: glad you liked it. And that's kinda what I was goin for...Beast Boy is just a little misunderstood. He still wants to be one of the good guys (for now at least).
NOTES: Well...at this point in time, most of my time consuming essays and stuff at school are more or less under control, so I can finally start focusing on writing again. I'm gonna put every ounce of free time I have into finishing this story, cause all this time between posts is killin me. Though, as soon as I finish this, I'm going to take a little break to gather my thoughts...and play a lot of PS2.
I've got some cool things planned for this story, so if you've liked it this far, please stay on until the end, cause I think the ending is gonna be really cool.
As for my next story...or stories, I'm gonna do short little background stories for my more original characters: Frostbyte, Vortex and Fireball, Warlock,andNano as for Falcon and Beast Boy (jr.) I may try a background story...it depends on if i'm lazy or not.
Without further delay...Chapter 6
Chapter Six: Nightmares
Beast Boy rolled over repeatedly in his bed. He mumbled to himself inaudibly within the fantasy world of a deep sleep. Images flashed through his mind, and anyone who happened to stumble across his room would know it was not a peaceful sleep.
Beast Boy wandered through a dimly lit cavern. Judging by the cold breeze flowing around him, Beast Boy assumed he was miles below the earth's surface. It was difficult to see in the dim light radiating from small lanterns hanging form the ceiling at random intervals. He walked slowly feeling his way through the long tunnel. "Where am I," he whispered quietly. He stopped suddenly feeling someone following behind him. He wheeled around but only saw the empty cavern extending beyond his eyesight.
As he walked through the darkness he felt eyes watching him. Beast Boy looked around slowly hoping to catch a glimpse of his stalker, but there was no one in sight. Suddenly, Beast Boy felt his legs lifted from underneath him, and he slammed into the ground. He grunted as he rolled over and looked up at his attacker. Beast Boy squinted in the dim light, but all he saw was a single eye watching him through the darkness. A threatening voice cut through the silence. It was almost a whisper, but Beast Boy could sense the emotion behind it. A tall figure stepped out of the shadows fully clad in body armor and wearing a mask that covered all but his left eye.
Beast Boy gasped. Though he had never seen the man before, he recognized him instantly. He had heard all there was to know about this man from his parents. Slade. Beast Boy scrambled to his feet and backed up slowly. Slade advanced on him, and, though his features were hidden, Beast Boy could sense him smiling behind the mask. Without warning, Slade lunged forward and slammed a fist into Beast Boy's stomach. Beast Boy gasped for air and fell to his knees. Slade placed a hand on Beast Boy's head and roughly pushed him onto his back.
Beast Boy tried to get up, but Slade put a foot on his chest and pinned Beast Boy to the ground. The single eye watched him carefully as an orange mark appeared on his forehead. Slade spoke slow and deliberately, "I have a message for you…" A wall of flames erupted from the earth behind Slade. He continued to speak quietly, "You have been chosen to bring new life into this world. Your mother failed us years ago. You are the one who will awaken her to her destiny." Slade removed his foot from Beast Boy's chest and took a step back. Beast Boy stood up slowly and watched Slade carefully.
Slade stared deep into Beast Boy's eyes, "You will bring about a wondrous change to this world. You will bring an end to events that have already been set into motion. You will have your revenge." Slade reached up and removed his mask. Beast Boy gasped as he stared at a face that was all too familiar. Beast Boy was staring at himself, only much older. "Dad…?" The figure shook his head and smiled mischievously, "You want revenge…You will get that chance."
Slade turned his back on Beat Boy and continued to speak, "You were destined for great things, Beast Boy…Your fate has been sealed." A column of fire erupted around Slade and quickly faded away. Beast Boy blinked as his eyes readjusted to the darkness. Slade was gone.
Beast Boy sat up in his bed and opened his eyes. He was breathing heavily as he looked around his room. It was still early. He climbed out of his bed and wandered out into the hall. "What was that?" Beast Boy rubbed his head gently. He walked into the main room and plopped down on the couch. Beast Boy buried his head in his hands and sighed. "What did that dream mean? What kind of changes?" Suddenly, a voice cut through the silence, "You cannot escape your fate!" Beast Boy jumped off the couch and looked around frantically. The room was empty. All he could hear was hear was the muffled sound of thunder rumbling through the heavens, and the steady splatter of rain on the windows. Beast Boy slowly lowered himself back onto the couch.
A sudden flash of lightning lit the room up, and Beast Boy saw Slade standing before him. He blinked and Slade was gone. He closed his eyes again hoping to block out the world. They shot open as he felt a hand grab his shoulder and nearly squeeze the feeling out of it. He looked up but there was no one else in the room. The invisible hand tightened its grip as a threatening voice spoke directly into Beast Boy's ear, "I'll be watching you…" A flash of lighting lit the room like it was midday, and a deafening crack of thunder shook the building's foundation. Whoever was in the room with Beast Boy suddenly disappeared. Beast Boy shuddered as he looked around the room. It was dark. He was alone, but he had never been more afraid in his life. He spent the remainder of the night on the couch, fully alert, and completely still.
Frostbyte walked into the room the next morning and saw Beast Boy curled up on the couch. He walked over slowly and put a hand on Beast Boy's shoulder. "Hey…you ok?" Beast Boy felt the hand touch him, and he leapt off the couch prepared to strike. Frostbyte ducked and jumped away from the couch. Beast Boy's bloodshot eyes watched him carefully for a moment then he started to relax. Frostbyte looked up slowly, "Did you get any sleep last night?" Beast Boy shook his head frantically, "No…couldn't…nightmares…Slade…the storm…" Frostbyte looked at Beast Boy strangely, "There wasn't a storm last night…" He paused and eyed Beast Boy carefully, "You sure you're ok?" Beast Boy merely shook his head and slowly sunk back into the couch.
Raven and Changeling were sitting together up in the Watchtower in the early morning. Raven was shaking slightly and staring off into space. Changeling had an arm around her holding her close. He whispered softly into her ear, "Rae…is everything ok?" Raven shook her head. Changeling stroked her hair gently, "You wanna tell me what happened?" Raven shuddered and hesitated, "I…don't know…" Changeling sighed, "Please Rae. Just talk to me." Raven looked down at the floor and closed her eyes, "I saw Slade last night…" Changeling jumped, "What?" Raven sighed and continued to speak, "In a dream. It was dark…and cold…a cave I think. I saw Beast Boy, so I followed him…" She paused a bit before continuing, "I was getting close when Slade stepped out of the shadows. He had his back to me, so I stepped back. He came up behind Beast Boy and knocked him to the ground…and then he…" Raven struggled to continue. Beast Boy smiled, "Come on Rae, you can tell me." Raven swallowed hard, "He took off his mask, and said something to Beast Boy. I don't remember what. Then, he turned and glared at me…Slade...it was Beast Boy…he grinned and said, 'Surprised to see me mother?' Then he disappeared in a wall of fire."
Changeling didn't know what to say. He wanted to tell her it was just a dream and that everything would be ok, but Raven's dreams had a habit of coming true years in the future, at least to a certain extent. He struggled to find the words to comfort Raven, but nothing came to mind. He suddenly found himself to be as frightened as Raven was. He smiled nervously and muttered the only response he could think of, "It's gonna be fine Rae…" He knew it meant nothing. But knowing that he tried was enough for Raven. She buried her head in his shoulder and cried silently, "I hope so."
Well...I don't know how many chapters I have left exactly...but this story is gonna be longer than "New Beginning"