Chapter Fifty-Seven: "Another Husband"

Night fell upon the tower; everyone went to bed rather late due to the days activities. After they had defeated Johnny Rancid, Cinderblock began terrorizing the other end of the city, after that they stopped three robberies and a stolen vehicle.

Robin had fallen asleep surrounded by books, his computer and notes written everywhere. He was determined to find out how to take the rings off of Raven and Starfire without bring harm to them.

Terra fell asleep dreaming of Beast Boy. Deep down she really and truly loved him, but the only way she could truly be with him, was in her dreams.

Raven and Starfire were sleeping very peacefully.

Cyborg was in his room dreaming of his high school days.

Beast Boy had yet to fall asleep. Something was keeping him awake, something that didn't feel right. He got up from his bottom bunk bed and walked towards the mirror.

"Why can't I sleep?" he asked himself as he rubbed his face.

His question was quickly answered. The shadowed areas of his room shifted slightly, as if someone was moving them. Beast Boy did a complete one eighty as he scanned his room.

"Who's there?" He asked into the darkness of his room.

Keyda emerged from the shadows.

Beast Boy sighed with relief, "I thought I was going to be jumped." He laughed.

Keyda frowned, "Beast Boy, I must take you to the Shadow Realm."

Raven I'm telling you, if you don't go to Beast Boy right now you're going to lose him for good.

And that would be a bad thing because?

Raven!

Look, Beast Boy is the least of my problems right now.

Really?

Yes, now will you please be quite so that I may get some kind of rest.

Raven, Beast Boy loves you. If you turn your back on him now he'll be heart broken and depressed.

He knows I'm having a hard time right now, he'll understand.

No he won't. Raven I'm telling you, get your butt up and go talk to him.

Will you leave me alone if I do?

Yes.

Fine.

Beast Boy gave her a worried look, "Why? What do you want with me?" he asked, taking a few steps backwards.

Keyda took a few steps closer to him, "You are needed. Please trust me. I will not allow anyone to harm you. I promise."

Beast Boy looked at her outstretched hand cautiously. "Ok." He took her hand and they disappeared.

As they vanished, Raven opened the door, "Beast Boy?" she asked.

See what you did! He's probably out taking a walk now.

Good, maybe now I can get some sleep, I'll talk to him in the morning.

"Keyda what's going on?" Beast Boy asked, as he followed her down the shadowy corridor.

"Beast Boy, I have been the one in your dreams. You have seen the future and you know Raven's fate. Kayla has chosen you for a new husband. If you do not accept, the ring that Raven wears will destroy her emotionally." Keyda stated sadly.

Beast Boy stopped in his tracks, "That can't be, Raven's always meditating. Her emotions won't destroy her if she has them under control."

Keyda stopped and turned to face him, "The ring she wears amplifies her emotions greatly. No amount of meditation will keep them sustained; if you do not agree then Kayla will destroy her from the inside out."

Beast Boy rolled his eyes, "And if I want to save Raven then I have to marry Kayla." He mocked.

Keyda looked at him with pain staking eyes, "This is not a joke to be taken lightly Beast Boy."

Beast Boy knew this; he just had a different style of showing his worries. "I know."

They continued walking till they reached a large double door room.

"This is where I leave you." Keyda stated emotionless, well nearly emotionless.

Beast Boy walked through the doors that slowly opened before him.

"Welcome." A whispering voice greeted.

Beast Boy sighed, as he walked down that corridor he was reliving all the events that had happened in the past week and a half. There was nothing left for him in Jump City.

Kayla walked towards Beast Boy so that she was now visible.

Beast Boy lowered his head, "I'll do it."

Kayla, who was caught off guard, looked honestly confused. Although it didn't last very long. She smiled, "Beast Boy, you are willing to give up everything on Earth to become my husband?"

Keyda was listening on the other side of the door, biting her lower lip.

"Yes." Beast Boy answered automatically, "But—" he added, looking up at Kayla, "You have to get rid of those rings and leave all my friends alone for the rest of your life!" he demanded.

Kayla smiled devilishly, "Very well."

She did it, she won. Keyda frowned.

"Keyda, come here and take Beast Boy to the guest room and prepare him for the 'wedding'." Kayla instructed. She turned around and headed back into the darkness.

Keyda came in, "Follow me."

"Oh and Keyda, send a message to Raven that we are even." Kayla smirked as she seemed to disappear into the blackness of the Realm.

"Yes Mistress." Keyda bowed as she headed out of the room.

As they left the room and walked some ways down the corridor Keyda turned her head to the right, looking at Beast Boy's gloomy face. She looked back in front of her, "You don't have to do this."

"It's my choice." Beast Boy said seriously.

Keyda didn't know Beast Boy well enough to know that this side of Beast Boy was . . . rare and unlike him. Keyda didn't reply to him, but she didn't have to, Beast Boy continued to talk.

"Raven and I haven't been how would you put it? Acting like a couple I guess."

Keyda glanced at him, "I'm sure it's not that bad. You know that the rings magnify her emotions, I'm sure it's just because of that. The rings can be removed if—"

Beast Boy cut her off with a wave of his hand, "It's more than that. She's lost interest in me and I don't care anymore. She doesn't love me anymore."

Keyda felt bad for him, "I'm sure that is untrue." She whispered as she left him to go inside the door that they were standing in front of. "This is your room now. You'll find some things on the bed that has been provided for you. I shall be back in awhile; I must contact one of the Titans." Keyda began to walk away when Beast Boy grabbed her arm.

"Tell them this is my choice, and not to come back for me. Tell Raven I love her no matter what, and tell the rest of the titans I'll miss them." Beast Boy gave a weak smile.

"Very well." Keyda nodded.