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Beastboy's Enlightenment & J's Confession

An explosion rocked the very foundation the Titans were battling on. Enemies, as well as other heroes flew in every direction. Then a man appeared, his face darkened, as if he wore a black veil. Caused another to happen by stomping madly on the ground. A shockwave rippled through, causing buildings to crumble and the ground to split.

Robin, the leader of the brave Titans, stood alone. The planning they had done when warned of the war hadn't paid off. He was battered and beaten, along with his fellow members, how proud he was. They've been against odds similar to this not but 4 months ago.

Now here they are, battling the never ending fight against evil. But if one was too be honest, if they were to lose, the never ending battle would end with Evil and it's minions as the victor. Not if they could help it . . . not if he could help it.

Robin silently made a pact to himself. One he makes every time he enters a fight, but this time, he truly meant it. This was for everything and everyone he was fighting for, his parents, Batman, Batgirl, Cyborg, Starfire, Beastboy, and his beloved, his mate, Raven.

He was completely against her fighting, but of course she chose to fight, she wanted to fight along side her love. If she was to go down, it would be fighting and with her Robin.

"Titans GO!" Robin had bellowed, and they executed a painfully practiced counter strike, in case it ever came to this. And it was beautiful, flawless, but not good enough. He struck through the air, with a vicious claw, leaving a trail of fire. The Titans were blown away, Raven and Starfire the only ones who evaded. Raven looked worriedly at Robin, but soothed herself when she saw him picking his self up. But noticed something frightening, terrible and completely unexpected.

The limp bodies of Beastboy and Cyborg lay next to each other. Raven grabbed her chest; she turned to the destroyer, to see Starfire battling an uphill battle and was eventually struck down. But thankfully did not die, Raven could still feel the life within her. Then the man, if you could call him that, roared into the air and stomped on the unsuspecting Starfire.

"I AM INVINCIBLE! TRY IF YOU FUCKIN WILL! THIS PLANET IS MINE TO RULE!" The ground shook beneath his mighty bellow, Raven, the only one left in front of this monster. Went to for her last chance, but a swipe knocked her out of the air.

She landed within Robin's arms, his eyes red and his mask off. He kissed Raven, just because it felt like the thing to do. And she stood on her feet as the man prepared for another attack.

"You ready Raven?" She nodded. She grabbed him by his wrists, and they soared through the air, dodging thrown debris. Until one collided head on with Raven, knocking her back and flinging Robin forward. He slashed down the man's front, this time leaving the marks to prove it. His face was contorted into pain as he stumbled over and clutched his face in agony. Robin took his stance, than remembered Raven. He turned around, and saw her stuck in a crevice under a broken off slab of the road.

His voice stopped in his throat, as he indeed felt the need to yell. At first he stumbled but picked his feet up, then leaped with a roar next to her.

She smiled weakly and said she was sorry. Which angered Robin, something that didn't seem possible at his current state? He put his hands underneath the cement and lifted with all the strength he possessed. Finding it hard for some reason, then he received a thought of him and Raven in the future, married with no problems. Then he effortlessly flung the gigantic slab into nothingness. Then knelt down by her side. Tears began to form at her eyes, as well as his. She had a long, deep gash across her stomach, and an iron bar stuck through. He attempted to touch it, then felt he couldn't do it.

His mate was dying before his very eyes.

"Raven . . . Please, don't leave me. I need you . . ."

"Robin, I will see you again. There, is a way. . . You can bring me, and the others of this world back. My belt, is a portal to Azarath, since Trigon died . . . They've been rebuilding. Head to the temple, th-" She coughed up blood, then she grabbed her wound.

"Raven, I love you." Robin whispered, he waited for an answer, but it didn't come. He looked at her eyes, they were empty. The life that once showed was gone; Robin stared into her eyes, thinking if he blinked he might miss a sign of life. Then he was snapped out of his trance by the monster that ruined everything. He slowly rose from her body to face him.

"You think you can defeat me?" He taunted.

"I know I can defeat you!" He retorted, his emotions taking the better of him. Though the man hadn't noticed, he still was angered by Robin's persistence.

"YOU THINK YOU CAN STAND A CHANCE! YOU'LL BE DEAD BEFORE DAWN!"

"I'M ALREADY DEAD!"

Robin shot forward, sweat all over his body. He panted, still in shock from the nightmare he just had. He turned to the side and hung his feet of the bed and rubbed his temples.

'What the hell was that? It felt so real.' He received a shiver down his spine, then Raven turned her light on.

"Robin?" She mumbled, even though worry was still evident. "What happened, what's wrong?" She rubbed his back, Robin feeling more eased the more she rubbed.

"Uh, nothing, Raven. Just a dream, that's all. Go back to bed." He told her.

"You sure?"

"Yeah . . . I'm fine." She still didn't believe him, but decided he would tell her when he felt right. She laid back down and turned off her lamp, even though sleep was hard to come again for Raven.

Robin though, was still a little shaken. He then laid back down, but sleep wasn't an option. He glared at the ceiling, feeling as if madness would come over take him. Frightening thoughts and flashes of his dream plaguing his mind.

'J, J! I need you man.'

I know you do, I come when called upon.

'That dream, it felt so real.'

But luckily it wasn't, it was just what you told Raven.

'I know, but . . . I, I haven't had nightmares like that since the death of my parents.'

How did you deal with it then?

'The nightmares?'

Yes

'I, don't really remember.'

Then here's what I say you should do. Spend time with Raven; you noticed how she just calmed you down by rubbing your back. Raven can distract you from these dreams. You do have to prepare, but I suggest you find out more on Deacon Frost.

'That's who that large man was wasn't it? The one doing all the destruction and causing mayhem. The, the one who murdered my Titans, and Raven.' The nightmare came back, flashing through Robin's head like a business ad.

No Robin, he didn't murder anyone. That was a dream. I know it felt real, but it wasn't. The only thing real there was Deacon Frost, and I think the Corporation plan to do something with him. But for now, Robin, rest. I shall see you in the morning.

Robin was left alone in the dark, still staring at the non-existent ceiling. Then he glanced over at Raven, he leaned on an elbow and blew in her ear. She squirmed and tried to keep sleeping.

'She really does wash them away. Maybe it's because she's so damn cute like this. Still weird being able to sleep with you though, since you completely detested anything social. At least you did sometimes.' But he didn't know she was semi-awake. And heard what he said through there link.

'All for good reason.' She said, startling Robin. 'I like sleeping with you too. So, are you going to tell me of this dream, or do I have to wait?'

'Wait, but for now, come here. I want to hold you.' And she scooted closer to him; her body seemed as if it melded against his. As the forms fit perfectly together like a jigsaw puzzle.

"I love you Raven." He whispered into her hair.

"I lo' you too." She mumbled.

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Although Robin did sleep great, it didn't last for that long. He woke up at nearly 9:00, cursing what ever it was that decided now was the time to mess with his life. Sure, Raven accidentally turning it completely around turned out good, but now look where he was. But don't think he blamed Raven for his nightmares and the clones, it's just now, things kept getting in his way.

He had Cyborg install large shutters across the large window when day was out and he was too. He stopped near the door and pressed in a code. He could hear them shutting and extra lights flicking on then the door opened. And there he saw, perhaps the one thing to lighten his day just a little. Even though the sight was one of absolutely sorrow, it tickled him to see Beastboy up at this hour the way he was.

And Beastboy sat down at their table, hair as untidy as ever. Believe it or not, Beastboy had a tad bit of a beard. Little black hairs poking out of his chin. His eyes had a mix of red within the green, bags under his eyes, and he wore a pathetic look across his face. He constantly gripped a coffee mug, even though he already drained its contents. He hadn't showed any signs that Robin entered the room, but then he grumbled a "Hey" and through up a tired hand. Robin had to chuckle, silently though.

"What's got you troubled man?" Robin said, sitting across from him.

"Is it that obvious?" His voice was croaky and cracked with weariness. Robin snorted though.

"In all honesty?" Robin asked, Beastboy nodded.

"You look like shit." Robin told him, and Beastboy actually chuckled.

"How long you got?"

"Depends, we do only have three days to prepare for God knows what, but it would be pointless if we weren't all there. Hit me."

"Alright." He began, "I'm sure you noticed how I've fallen for Judy. Hell, I think she's frickin beautiful. And I think that, I hope that she likes me too. But then another girl entered my life. More than what she already was, she came to me to try and get over you." Beastboy would have continued, but Robin looked like he had to say something.

"Starfire?" Robin said, surprised. Beastboy nodded.

"It was late, couple days ago. She started telling me all these things, I couldn't help but help her you know. She couldn't get over you, although she feels that she did. But somehow I did help her, and that's when it happened. She asked me to hold her, I was startled at first, but I did it. I held her, and it felt so right, ya know. And she fell asleep, then Judy came knocking on my door. Did you know how much she looks like Terra, creepy. But, I, um, hid Star under my blanket and left with Judy." Robin grimaced at that.

"I know I know, that was pretty messed up. The next day, last night. You know how Judy got drunk, I helped her. But I hadn't shown Star any attention, and it may have seemed as if I was avoiding her. And dude, she ain't over you. She still has that look in her eyes. I saw it when she was staring at you on the pier with Raven. Judy seemed okay, so I should have comforted her, but I was scared. What, I don't know. But I know she didn't like that."

"And when we got home, she gave it to me, but not all mad like I expected, she was sad. So sad, she told me about how I did ignore her, how she can't seem to find anyone to be with. She thinks she's destined to be alone, and as you can see, that kept me up all night. I feel that I should, at least try and talk to her. But she won't listen, I was at her door for while, but I gave up, of course." Beastboy's silence told Robin he was finished. And Robin leaned forward and scratched his head.

'Damn. J what do you think?'

There is nothing you can tell Beastboy to help him. The boy is yet again in love, and it is up to him to figure out which one of those girls he loves.

'Makes sense.' And Robin pretty much repeated what J had told him.

Thief. Robin snorted, though Beastboy hadn't brightened up at all at his words, he did nod in agreement though.

"But I don't know if I can deal with this Robin." He said after a little silence.

"Deal with what?"

"Losing someone else who loves me."

"You won't."

"How do you know, a war is supposed to be on its way and you're telling me no one will die?"

"That wasn't what I said. Are you gonna let anything happen to Judy, or Starfire?"

"No!"

"Then what the hell are you talkin bout?"

"Starfire can take care of herself but Judy. Come on man, she doesn't stand a chance out there."

"Who says out there is where she'll be? It's not like Starfire has a home planet, or Raven has one also." Beastboy stayed silent at that, it made sense too, just ask the Tamaranians if they can watch over Judy and she'll be okay. And if not that, Raven's people. But of course Beastboy thought negative.

"It'll never happen. Raven's home world is destroyed."

"I have a feeling it isn't, and Starfire's planet owes us a favor." For some reason Beastboy just wouldn't get it, he sighed and rubbed his forehead.

"Why can't things just be easy?"

"You are really starting to get on my nerves, you think you got problems. I have the weight of the world on my damn shoulders right now. I have to make sure we're ready to battle against whatever does happen that day. And I'm not even sure if I can be there. What if it happens during the day, I'll be stuck in here why'll everyone else is out fighting. How do you think that makes me feel, and yeah, you aren't the only one risking either. Did you forget I am mated to Raven. The first girl I've ever actually loved could die while I'm stuck here. And all you have to worry about is if you love Starfire, or Judy? Why in the hell are you making it worse than what it seems? Oh, you had loved Terra but she betrayed your trust and friendship. Then sacrificed herself for you. And now you have two girls on your shoulder. Lucky, Beastboy, is what you are, and you think you've been given an eternal curse." Robin stopped and breathed deep, all the while glaring at Beastboy. Who was looking at the table.

"I uh . . . I guess, you're right, Robin. I'm not really acting me at all huh?" He sighed again, "I'm being selfish, aren't I?" He asked.

"No, you're just confused, that's all. You need to tell them both what's going on. Before you end up way too deep."

"I know huh, but, I'll wait. See what today brings." He slowly stood up and began to leave, but he paused at the door.

"Sorry Robin, and Thanks for everything." And he was gone. Robin exhaled and relaxed in his chair. His lower back on the seat and his neck on the support.

'How in the hell did this happen?'

I do believe it was when you became a vampire

'Figures.'

Robin

'Yeah.'

What I was gonna tell you before, about how I used to be normal, you know, my own body. J snorted, my own conscience.

'Yeah.'

Uh, see. A long time ago, around the time this book was created. I had been a king, wealthy and honorable I was. I wasn't happy, I couldn't find a suitable wife for my throne. I searched and searched, but nothing. At that time, vampires didn't attack humans until necessary. At least that's what I've summed up. Because, I wasn't always a vampire. And I hadn't known of any during my wonder years.

But one night, I found her. I swear to you right now it was love at first sight. I took her back to my castle and we made intense love throughout that night. Bt of course, even though unknown to me, she had fled before the sun rose. I began my search for her again, but nothing. Until night had fallen again, she appeared at my bedroom door. How she got that far, I didn't know, didn't care either.

She was there then and that's all that matter. But she was different somehow, her aura had changed, as if she was dying. She, she overpowered me of course, and forced me to have sex with her. Then at her climax, she, she had bitten into my neck. It felt like she was there for an hour, even more. I had nearly died, I woke up in a church, the priest explained everything to me. I was shocked to say the least. And I detested my self, the only promise when I left that night was to not end my life.

And from that day forward, my reputation as a great king was ruined. I had to stay in during the day, and whatever at night. I was cold and I became evil, I hated the world I was shut out of. I was hated by all, everyone feared my wrath, yet they didn't know of what I had become. But one did, a witch by the name of Felixia.

She, was my undoing, for I began to starve my self. Tempting myself to death, didn't really care anymore. But I had to have it, I became desperate, I became worse than what the woman I loved became. I became you.

I became you that night you had first tasted blood, and like you I needed more. I scoured the streets, for any sign of life. And I came across a child, a child who lost her mother. But I did not possess the will you did, I couldn't stop myself, and . . . And I ravaged the little girl. Like the beast I was, and it was witnessed by Felixia the witch.

She sang a chant and told me of my fate. I was to be condemned to that very book I was released from, until the right person came along at the right time for the right person. And you can see why I only just got out.

And my fate was as follows: "I will sit and wait, wait for the amber skinned beauty to overthrow her fate and begin another. She was to find the only one worthy for her, mate him, and have a child of their own. But first she must overcome the next set of obstacles in their way. If she saved her world one last time, she will be free and so will you."

"So, it never really was about me, was it?"

No, my dear boy. It's always been about Raven. She, is the key to my freedom. You, are the safe keeper. Which is why I am to you to teach you along the way to become a better mate. When she comes to you for the need of a baby, Robin. You will be that worthy man.

'The uh, the baby won't be you, will it?' Robin just had to know.

No, I will be exuded from you the moment the baby is born, for I am to be the caregiver.

'That's good news.' Robin sighed, 'Man J, all lot has happened. I'm sorry though, for what you had to go through. And I thought I had it bad.'

Its okay, what's in the past is in the past. I've been able to live with it for over Three centuries.

'So, then, what do I do now?'

Now, you have to train. Because I refuse to believe your dreams can become real. I stake my very soul on it.

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End of Chapter 9

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