Cactus Flowers By: Cluelessbutdark
Chapter three- Broken and torn
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Darkest Midnight- Robin was jealous that Raven loved Beast boy (he loves her in this story) and Beast boy was expressionless (he showed no emotion on his face)
dragoon bane- I don't care if you want to kill Robin, I'm not gonna be the one who's pummeled by angry fan girls. And this is a BB/Rae fiction, just give it time.
moo- Yeah, now I have one. Lol!
Eva- Sorry! I'm really trying to write longer chapters. Thanks though.
fanman- Robin likes her but she'll get together w/ BB soon. lol on the second review!
The Last- Yeah, I know it was harsh…
They call me Sweets now- Hi! Haven't seen you in a while, glad you like it!
Note: I did not respond to some reviews because saying just "update soon" really doesn't give me anything to reply to. Thanks and onto the story!
Raven sighed for the thousandth time and sipped her tea. She had spilled her feelings like a toddler spills their juice and she was rejected.
Despite the way Beast boy had treated her, Raven was still in love with him. The beast was slowly retreating and Beast boy was becoming more human each day. Raven got up and put her dark purple mug with a sliver raven on it in the dishwasher.
When Raven returned to her room, she was shocked to find Starfire in a bright purple mid-drift and matching shorts. The half demon let out a gasp of surprise. "What is wrong friend? I just wish to have the "girl talk"", the redhead said using air quotes.
"Uh Star? Can we do this another time, I'm not in the mood", Raven said taking a sudden interest in her boots. Disappointed, Starfire nodded and left closing the door behind her.
Beast boy still had the beast inside him, it was just asleep. Yet the beast had control and had kept Beast boy and some unknown secrets locked in his room, isolated from his team, from his life.
Robin abused Raven often now. Mostly out of anger and jealousy that no matter what happened she still loved Beast boy and not him.
Raven choked on a bitter laugh as she shook her head. Her life was truly pointless. Ever since Starfire had been to the future, things had never really been the same. Feelings that had ached to come out had been ignored. Everyone tried to move on but they just couldn't. Terra, Malchior, now this. The pain and hate couldn't stayin anymore. And now, the titans were closing their curtains for the last time. It was hidden to the public beneath a web of lies.
That's all, just a web of lies, useless disguises, and unreal lives. That was all they had, all she had. All they were was a determined sidekick and a posse of weirdos. The Teen Titans couldn't fall apart though. They were not a preppy school girl or a misunderstood junkie; people would miss them for some reason. 'Stalkers', Raven thought with a shudder.
The "beast", now in control of Beast boy pressed the razor farther into the green flesh, lapping up each drop of red liquid that was released. Thoughts of the "unconscious" Beast boy flowed into the mind of the thing living inside him. Mostly dirty thoughts of Raven and the delightful taste of tofu. Beast shuddered 'That's what you think…'
The creature licked his, well Beast boy's lips and greedily slurped up more of the copper tasting substance. The taste was tantalizing, he had to have more, he had to have it all. Who ever knew that even non-human blood (like Raven's) could taste so good.
Raven heard a knock on her locked door. She figured Star wanted to have another girl talk so she suddenly became glued to her bed. "Rae, its Cy open up!" His voice sounded urgent.
Like she always did, Raven got up and opened the door so that only half of her face was revealed and gave her teammate a questioning look. Cyborg's expression gave off a grim and depressed feel. "I think something's wrong with B." The half-machine hastily grabbed Raven's hand and yanked her out the door.
The dark girl and Cyborg now stood before the locked entrance to Beast boy's room. A confused look was portrayed on Raven's face as she listened intently to strange sounds. First, came a quick suck of breath (from the pain of the razor). This was followed by a long slurp (sucking of the blood). The sounds repeated.
The dark skinned teen sighed. "Just thought you should know Rae…" And with nothing more to say, he trudged off. Raven, shaking off the shock and using a trick from Malchior, sunk into the ground and reappeared on the messy floor in Beast boy's room. She turned into a shadow shaped like a raven and hid beneath the demented bunk bed.
Silent, she watched as the boy she loved pressed the sleek razor into his skin and lapped up the blood.
Instantly, the "Beast" spirit sensed Raven's soul self. He could not let the truth be reveled so he let Beast boy take control again. Raven was so afraid about what she just saw, that she left the comfort and concealment of the shadows.
The half-demon reached out and grabbed the arm that held the razor. "Why", the girl asked, her eyes wide and pooled with tears. The changeling just glared at her. He twisted his arm from her grip. "Because that's the way it is." A whisper of lavender came as she turned to face the other teen fully. "It doesn't have to." A ghost of a smile accented Beast boy's face as he shook his head. "Why don't you understand? There's nothing me, you or anyone can do. One thing you never seem to understand is that some things can't be changed. Not us breaking up as a team and not this!"
Raven felt so small, after all Beast boy had grown up (a lot!) but still, the titan held her ground. "Yes…I….CAN!" She then stormed out; her cloak gave off a swish sound as it twirled behind her. Beast boy continued to glare at the now empty space.
Robin picked at his slice of pizza, the curtain of secrets that was his life had fallen and now, all was told. Raven didn't love him, she loved "It". The boy wonder couldn't say the Beast's name with out going into an angry rage. All he could think of was Raven and his strong yearn for her and…the beast. He slammed a green gloved fist on the table. 'Why, why, why?', he thought. "Damn you Beast boy, damn you to hell."
Raven wanted to scream or cry or something. She wanted to save Beast boy from this fate. The dark teen stared at the ocean before her. The telepath wanted to jump on a rock and just scream for hours. Small waves continued to wash up on the shore of Titan Island. Raven's body quivered as a soft sea breeze blew. 'If only it was a teen drama', she thought, 'Beast boy would come out of nowhere and wrap his arm around me.' The telepath smiled at this thought and closed her eyes, waiting for an arm to hold her close to its owner's body.
It never came.
Slowly, a tear was released from mournful eyes. These eyes belonged to a girl who was in love and nothing more.
"Beast" now was a part of Beast boy. Even when he left, Beast boy still gave off his traits. But, to make his plan work, Beast would have to return his host to normal. How to do it was the only question…
Robin had to get Raven, his divine bird of a feather. How to do it was the only question… He could use jealousy. The teen soon realized this fact and the one the Starfire was into him. Robin bared an evil and toothy grin.
Raven was still on the rock letting the breeze tousle her shining, violet locks. "I'll save you Beast boy, if it's the last thing I ever do", she whispered firmly, yet solemnly. "Perfect", came a quiet and evil voice from the shadows. "Trust me, it will be the last thing you ever do." Poor raven, for she did not hear a word…
From me:
Guys, guys I'll give you my autograph, one at a time please! -Signs papers- Just kidding! I'm so sorry for the delay! I love writing this, I truly do but I just finished a three month long play (practice and show) that took up a lot of time. I'm so happy 20 reviews and only 2 chapters! 10 reviews per chapter! This rocks, thanks so much. I Can't wait for your replies to this chapter, it's fabulous, I know. Keep reviewing!
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