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NOTES: Ok ok...I know...this story isn't ending..and with each passing chapter, the ending seems to be getting further away. I'm done guessing how many chapters I have left...cause it seems the number is still growing. But anyway, I will end this story. I already know how it's going to end the last chapter is already written in my head. It's just a matter of getting there. So for all of you who are enjoying this story, please stay on until the end.
Withough further delay Chapter 14
Chapter Fourteen: Split Personality
Beast Boy's eyes shot open as the alarm echoed through the Tower. He looked over at the clock by his bed. It was already noon. He jumped to his feet and dashed for the main room. The doors slid open and he hurried to join the others, "What's goin on?" Terra shrugged, "Just a bank robbery. Not even a big name criminal…just some punk kids." Beast Boy smirked, "Heh, alright, let's go." Terra shook her head, "Don't worry about it. I sent Falcon and the twins to take care of it. Besides…you're not exactly in the best shape to fight right now. You haven't slept in days." Beast Boy nodded, "Yeah…whatever." He turned and left the room.
Once out in the hall, Beast Boy heard a familiar voice in his head. "Some friend she is." Beast Boy shook his head violently, "Leave me alone!" He hurried along the corridor to the front of the Tower. He stepped out into the sun and breathed a sigh of relief. It was a beautiful day. Not a cloud in the sky, and there was enough of a breeze to carry the cool ocean air out into the city.
Beast Boy headed off the island and into town. He shook his head and watched the pavement as he walked. When he was younger Beast Boy had often stormed off to the city to escape Nightwing and his parents. It was his way of venting; wandering aimlessly through downtown to put his mind at ease. There was something about the fresh air that made him feel completely relaxed.
He looked around at the people passing by and sighed. None of them would ever know what the Titans had gone through to protect the city. But that's the way it always was. No one needed to know what happened behind the scenes. As long as the Titans kept the city safe, that's all that ever mattered.
On the outskirts of town, Beast Boy spotted a familiar landmark, a dark cave that led deep into the bowels of the earth. Cold, damp air filtered through the entrance as Beast Boy froze and stared into the darkness. He had been inside that cave a hundred times, and had passed by thousands more and each time the air seemed to get colder. That cave was a symbol of death; Slade's final resting place. Terra gave up everything to defeat him. Even now, Beast Boy had his doubts about Terra. She saved the day, but only after betraying her so-called friends.
When Terra first returned to the Tower, Beast Boy assumed she gave up her life merely as a last attempt to clear her name. He honestly believed that anyone could play the Good Samaritan while on their death bed. That was before his own mother had done the same thing. Beast Boy saw the look in his mother's eyes as she fell. Raven wasn't scared, or angry. There was nothing more than a peaceful silence. He understood now. It didn't mater what anyone else said about Terra. Beast Boy knew. Not just anyone could give up their lives for thousands of people they would never know. That sort of thing took guts. It took a hero; A true hero. Good, straight to the core. That was Beast Boy's mother. But most importantly, that was Terra.
His father had seen through the confusion and fear on the outside, and had looked into her soul. Terra was truly a hero. He sighed, "And she still is." Beast Boy never gave Terra the chance she deserved. He labeled her a traitor without hesitation, and yet, through everything that happened, she was the one who remained by his side. She was the one who gave him a second chance. Seeing his mother die had opened his eyes to the truth: Terra was his friend.
He entered the cave slowly and looked around at the rough walls surrounding the cavern. It was Christmas Eve, only six months ago that Terra's statue had decorated the now dull interior. He sighed, "I used to hate coming here." His parents made a habit of dragging him to this cave in the memory of Terra; the traitor. He knelt down in front of the plaque that his father had placed there so long ago.
"Terra
A Teen Titan
A True Friend"
Beast Boy smiled; he finally understood. A dark laugh echoed around the cavern. Beast Boy's eyes shot open. "Do you honestly think that girl is your friend?" Beast Boy looked around frantically; he recognized that voice. Slade stood up from behind the platform where the statue once stood. Although his face was hidden, Beast Boy knew he was grinning. He backed away, "What do you want?" Slade walked around and advanced on Beast Boy, "Merely your cooperation." Slade pointed to the mark on his mask, "Do you know what this is?" Beast Boy shook his head. Slade closed his eyes, "It was a symbol of your mother's destiny. But now, you must carry the burden."
Beast Boy backed away, "No. No I won't do it!" Slade laughed quietly, "Foolish child, there's nothing you can do." Beast Boy glared at him, "I hear you told my mom the same thing." Slade shook his head, "You're not as strong as your mother. You don't have the strength to do such a thing." Slade moved in closer, "You're weak. You always were." Beast Boy growled, "Shut up!" He turned his back and started out of the cave. Slade reached out and grabbed his shoulder. He yanked Beast Boy back and threw him across the cavern, "You can't escape that easily."
Beast Boy stood up, "I'm not going to fight you." He morphed into a hawk and flew toward the mouth of the cave. Slade leapt up and pulled him back down to the ground. "I will not let you escape," he whispered. Beast Boy growled, "Let me go!" He morphed again; into a black raven. There was a blinding flash of light and Slade was thrown to the ground. Beast Boy's eyes were glowing a threatening white, and he was surrounded in a shield of dark energy. Slade smiled beneath the mask, "You see, you are you mother's child."
Beast Boy flew out of the cave and made his way downtown. He lowered himself to the ground and returned to his normal form. He caught a reflection of himself in a store window. His once green eyes had changed. They were now a distinct shade of blue. A deep shade, much like his mother's. Beast Boy blinked, "What's happening to me?" Slade's face appeared in the window, "Something wonderful." Beast Boy wheeled around, but there was no one behind him. He looked back at his reflection again and his eyes had returned t normal. He sighed and stared at himself for a moment expecting to see something else change. Nothing happened. He turned away from the window and headed back to the Tower.
He took his time getting back and enjoyed the fresh air. This was his first real chance to relax since Nightwing and the others left the Tower. So much had happened in such a short time; it felt like the Titans had been on their own forever, but it hadn't even been a year. As he headed up to path to the Tower, Falcon came running up to him, "Beast Boy, we gotta go. Something's happening downtown." Beast Boy stared at her. Falcon sighed, "We don't know what I is, but he scanner said it was Slade." Beast Boy's eyes shot open, "What?" Falcon took off, and Beast Boy morphed into a hawk and joined her in the sky. The two of them flew toward downtown to join the others.
Terra glared at Slade, "You should be dead." Slade shook his head, "Far from it. Where is Beast Boy?" Beast Boy dropped down from the sky and morphed back to his normal form as he touched ground, "Right here." He growled, "What do you want with me?" Slade laughed quietly, "You should know that by now." Slade turned to the other Titans, "This does not concern the rest of you." He clapped his hands together and a blinding flash of light filled the area. When the light faded, Beast Boy and Slade were gone. Terra looked around frantically, "Where did they go?" Suddenly, Terra heard a voice in hr head, "The cave, Terra. Go to the cave." She hesitated a moment, then took off running. The others ran to catch up with her. Warlock hurried up behind her, "Where are we going?" Terra put on a burst of speed as she tore through downtown, "To find Beast Boy." She shot a stream of mud from her palm and created a small chunk of rock. Then she jumped on and lifted herself into the air zipping through the buildings toward the outskirts of town.
Beast Boy was on the ground panting heavily. He was taking a beating. Slade stood over him mocking him with his single eye. Beast Boy looked away and grunted, "Leave me alone. I don't want to do this." Slade kicked him, "You have no choice!" Beast Boy grunted and rolled over on to his side. Slade moved in again when he was struck from behind with a small rock. He wheeled around to find Terra and the other Titans standing in the opening of the cave. "Back off Slade." Terra's eyes were glowing yellow and she was definitely ready for a fight. Slade shook his head, "Keep your nose out of places it doesn't belong Terra. This is none of your business." Terra growled, "Beast Boy is one of us. Like it or not, this is my business."
Slade bent over and grabbed Beast Boy's shirt collar. He yanked him off the ground and held the green teenager inches away from his face, "Stop resisting Beast Boy. It only delays the suffering." Beast Boy glared at him and mumbled something under his breath. Slade smiled behind the mask, "I can feel the hatred within you. You couldn't even begin to comprehend the untapped power inside you. Set it free. Unleash your true strength!"
Terra and the others moved into the cave and advanced on Slade. He turned on them, "Keep your distance Titans. You don't want to get caught in the crossfire." Suddenly, Beast Boy unleashed an unearthly roar. Slade's head jerked around to see a violent white glow in Beast Boy's eyes. He morphed into a raven; a black raven, a giant, black raven. Dark energy arched off of his body like corrupt bolts of lightning. Terra ran forward, "Beast Boy!" A stray bolt of energy sent her flying backward into Warlock.
Suddenly, Beast Boy began to change again. Slowly, a head started to form; pasty white skin, purple hair, and deep violet eyes. Before long, the raven had fully transformed. A long, flowing blue cloak covered most of the figure's body, but everyone knew exactly who it was. "Leave my son alone!" The dull monotone echoed around the cave. Slade released his grip, and Raven slowly lowered herself to the floor of the cave. Her eyes narrowed as she advanced on the messenger of death. "Did you think I would simply walk away and let you take my son from me?" Slade started to back up. A small chunk of rock rose from the earth. He tripped over it, falling onto his back and Terra's hand returned to her side. Raven stood over Slade with hatred showing on every inch of her face, "You should have stayed dead."
A black claw extended from her small hands and wrapped itself tightly around Slade's neck. She lifted him up onto his feet so he could look her in the eye. Slade flailed his arms frantically trying to break free, but it was no use. Raven had a death grip on him. "If you think dying in a volcano was painful, you have no idea what suffering awaits you if you lay even one finger on my son." Slade stared back at Raven. His single eye was wide with terror. Raven smirked, "Go back to your master. Tell the demon to stay where he belongs." Slade shook his head, "You're a fool Raven. There is no hope for your son. Not even you can protect him now." Flames burst from the earth and enveloped Slade's body. In the blink of an eye, they vanished, along with Slade. Raven closed her eyes and transformed herself into a black raven, and soon the black bird had faded away and Beast Boy was standing in the middle of the cave. He looked back at Terra and his fellow Titans. His eyes were still a distinct shade of blue.
End Chapter 14
I know, some of the things I'm including in these later chapters are a little out there...it's just that I'm having a field day with this story...and I dunno but I'm getting REALLY into it.