CHAPTER 2 !&(told you if I got three reviews, I'd update!)

Malchior thought deeply since he had nothing else to do. Raven trapping him back into the wretched book had ruined all his plans. What was a villain to do if stuck in a book without able to do anything?

It had only been a day since Raven had stuck him back into the book, and his boredom had returned. There was nothing to do but think. Think like he had been doing for the last thousand years. It wasn't his favorite past time, but it was the only thing that could help him get out of the book.

He thought long and hard. What would help him defeat Raven after teaching her almost everything he knew? He needed to use something that he had learned from his time with her. Something that would destroy her with ease.

Malchior slowly smiled. He knew many of Raven's weaknesses. She had revealed them all when Malchior had asked to know. He knew she hated when a boy named Beastboy was mentioned. She hated it when anyone called her spooky or scary or creepy. She always thought no one loved her. He knew enough to mentally torture her into taking him back out. Maybe he could convince his "sweet Raven" to set him free.

Raven had been uneasy in telling Malchior, but after hiding her secrets from everyone but herself, she needed to talk… to spill her thoughts out. This was her vulnerability. If someone understood her, then she would reveal more of herself. She would tell secrets that would destroy her. He didn't even have to do anything for her to reveal her darkest secrets. Now it would come back to haunt her.

Malchior laughed an evil laugh (evil laugh that sounds like my best friend). Soon he would be out. Soon the world Raven knew would come to an end. Revenge is always sweet no matter what the circumstances are.

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Beastboy sat alone, looking at the mess that he called his room.

"Awe man!" he cried out. "Raven's room is so clean! What is she going to think if she sees this mess? Wait! Why do I care? Oh yeah, I love Raven."

He had found that he loved Raven more than a crush. He loved her with a deep passion. Even though she had always discouraged him, she had helped him a lot in his past.

flashback

Beastboy sat on a rock. Raven walked up. "What's wrong Beastboy?"

"Back there, I had almost hurt you. I'm so sorry. It's my fault you almost got hurt. If I had been able to control myself nothing would have happened. The beast within is still there. Whether I like it or not."

Raven sat down beside him. "It wasn't your fault. Knowing when to release the beast is what makes you a man."

Beastboy felt lighthearted. He decided to make a joke. "So I suppose you should call me Beast man."

Raven replied, "We're having a moment. Don't ruin it."

They stayed silent as they watched the stars together. The friendship strengthened.

End Flashback

Raven had really helped him that day. She had showed him that some things couldn't be helped, no matter how wrong they were. Something good, though, would always come out in the end.

He exited his room, feeling a little lighter. Yesterday, however, Raven had acted weirdly. She had liked his pancakes. Instead of acting in her usual emotionless way, she had shown happiness. Just a little but enough to sprout hope of love in Beastboy's heart. He decided if he wanted the effects to last, he would have to do it again. He quickly ran to the main room. He entered only to find Raven already drinking her herbal tea. He sighed.

"Hey Rae!" He said, trying to sound very cheerful. He knew Operation Make Raven Pancakes wasn't going to work today. She seemed very moody.

Raven was reading a book, once again. She didn't even look up when she said, "Don't call me Rae."

"Rae-ven, uh … what are you doing?"

Raven eyes looked up from her book, giving Beastboy a hateful glare. "If you didn't happen to notice, I'm reading. And why are you awake? It's five in the morning." She looked back into her book, almost immediately forgetting Beastboy's presence. At least that's what he thought.

Beastboy looked up at the clock. It was too early for him anyways, but he felt a little disheartened. Raven had returned to her regular, moody self. He left the room, not wanting to annoy her more.

Raven sighed with relief when Beastboy left the room. She quickly put her book down. She had questions, and her emotions would have the answers she needed.

With the help of her magic mirror, she quickly entered the darkness of her mind. She noticed that it wasn't as dark as she had remembered. In fact it seemed a bit brighter than she would have liked.

She quickly spotted Happy and flew over to her. "Happy, what's going on? My emotions are going haywire!"

Happy jumped up and down in joy. "Oh Raven, I am so happy for us. This is the best thing that could have happened."

Raven was unsure if she wanted to know what happened, but she had to learn the truth sooner or later. "Happy, what happened that needs rejoicing?"

Happy just kept floating around, dancing a jig, or singing in light heartened tones. Raven knew she wouldn't be able to get anything from Happy, no matter how hard she tried.

She quickly explored her mind. Maybe Knowledge could tell her what was going on. She walked to the brainier side of her mind. There were bookcases of stuff that she knew. Knowledge was inside reading a pink book which seemed to interest her a lot.

Raven walked up to her. "Knowledge, I command you to tell me what has happened!"

Knowledge shook her head gently. "Raven, you have to find this out by yourself. If we tell you, you will remain in denial. If you can find it out by yourself, than you will be free. Your more light emotions will not show with your power. You can truly be free if you discover the truth. Now go or I'll get anger to chase you out!"

Raven decided it was best not to argue with knowledge. Knowledge always followed through with her threats if her wishes were not followed.

Raven opened her eyes and saw the other titans eating breakfast. She quickly pulled her hood over her face and left. If she was going to find out what happened, she would do it immediately.

A certain changling's eyes followed her till she was out of the room. Something was up, and he knew it.

Okay. If I get four reviews then I will update. Deal? By the way, I have a question. Who should Cy be paired with? Jinx or Bumblebee? I have no clue. Review and tell. Au Revior for now!