Chapter Seven: Searching and Slade

Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans someone with LOTS of money does (lucky jerk)

Robin drummed his fingers on the table in front of him then started pacing around the room. Cyborg was typing on a computer trying to find any signs of where Beast Boy went

"Dude he thought of everything. He must've turned into a mouse and disabled the cameras before he left. It's just blank for like ten minutes." Cyborg finally said "I can't tell what direction he went." the doors hissed open and Raven stormed in followed by a worried looking Starfire

"You guys find anything?" Robin asked. Raven slid an office file towards him then sat down in a corner and closed her eyes. A black field covered her from sight instantly

"What's with her?" Cyborg asked noticing the glowing force field surrounding his teammate

"I do not know. She would not answer any of my questions and all she said was that we needed to find Beast Boy." Robin frowned then opened the file. His eyes scanned over the pages of codes. The only clear word was Raven's name

"What's going on dude?" Cyborg asked rolling over to them on his chair. Robin shook his head and handed him the papers

"Can you crack that code?" Cyborg didn't respond. His electronic eye was busy taking in the symbols and how they were strung together.

Meanwhile Raven was in Nevermore consulting her emotions. They were all seated around a large amphitheater talking and arguing. Finally Wisdom gave a loud, shrill whistle and everyone turned to her

"Raven, you are close to him whether you care to admit it or not. What reasons would he have for his actions? He cared for you and all the other Titans deeply."

"Then why did he do it?" Raven countered. The emotion shrugged helplessly

"Simple, for the same reason Robin did." Timid said softly. Her grey cloak was clutched tightly around her small body and she looked frightened of whatever Raven might say

"Timid's right. We should give him a chance." Bravery yelled

"I agree, he's not the kind of guy to do this to anyone." Happy put in. Raven sighed and shook her head. She didn't understand any of this.

Beast Boy sighed and ran his fingers through his green hair. He was hidden in a small cave that was near the place they had first met Terra. He ignored the girl's memory and started gathering wood for a fire. He had a bag full of food and other supplies including his ATM card

"What am I doing?" he whispered to himself. He turned on a lighter and lit the fire easily. He watched it dance and flicker. After awhile he started thumping his leg against the ground thinking. He could always try meditating. Of course he wouldn't float like Raven but it might help him clear his head. He pictured Raven in his mind and copied what she did. Legs folded into the lotus position, hands resting palm upwards on his knees. Eyes closed. Breathing steady and slow. He sighed and relaxed slightly.

Suddenly his eyes flew open. There was a crunching sound like a boot on gravel outside the cave

"Hello Beast Boy." a voice drawled. Slade's large figure took up the entrance to the cave. The changeling stared at him with dull eyes. Dull, unafraid eyes noted Slade

"What do you want?" he asked emotionlessly. Slade smirked slightly and approached the fire

"Did you tell them?"

"No."

"I'm surprised at you. You don't seem like a person to hide things from your friends." Beast Boy knew where the man was going with this

"Leave Terra out of this. If you even breathe her name I'll kill you." Slade smirked to hide his fear. The threat was very real

"Fine, we'll talk business then. I sent you what my plans involve. Raven and the others will be kept safe if you agree." Beast Boy nodded still staring into the flames

"You shouldn't play with fire kid." Slade said. The teenager glared at him and he decided to leave him alone

"I will be back in the morning. I will expect an answer by then." the man disappeared outside into a gathering fog. Beast Boy shook his head then curled up in a ball to think.