Chapter Fifteen

Terra and Beast Boy were on the roof of a building across from her school.

Most of the students were in class, so there was no visible activity.

"So weird not being in school on a Monday." Terra muttered. "I've gotten used to being there."

Beast Boy glanced at her. "Do you plan on going back when we're finished with Slade?"

Terra considered her response. "Hard to say. So far, I'm actually enjoying this! Brings back good memories."

Beast Boy nodded. "Nice to see all your memories weren't so bad."

Terra gazed at him. "Beast Boy, can I ask you something?"

"What?"

"The way you're treating me now, well, reminds me of how Raven treated me when I came back to the Titans for that first time when I worked for Slade. Remember?"

"Yeah, I remember. What about it?"

"Well, I could see Raven treating me like this, but not you. You're being...unreceptive. You know, hostile?"

"Well, what do you expect? You've broken my heart four times already!"

"Four times?"

"Yeah! First time was when you ran away, second time was when you betrayed us, third time was when you turned to stone, and the fourth time was you acting like you didn't know who I was or who you were!"

"You can't count the time I turned into stone! I was saving the city and your collective asses from being blown to bits by that volcano!"

"Okay, so I'll say it was three times. You're still out."

"What is this, a game to you?"

"It's like this; I've damn well treated you with nothing but love during the time we knew each other! And what do I get from you? Jack shit!"

"It's in the past now, okay? Let it go, Beast Boy! We're together now!"

Beast Boy scoffed. "We're just on the same team. That doesn't mean we're together."

"And what's that supposed to mean?"

"The way you've been talking makes it look like you're wanting for us to have a relationship again. That's why you didn't really want Star or Cyborg to be with you, is it? You wanted me!"

Terra sighed. "Well, I guess. But mostly to apologize!"

"Okay, apology accepted. Can we move on?"

Terra had tears in her eyes now. "Look, my happiest memories were with you, okay? Now that we're honest with each other now, why can't we go back?"

"Like you told me, Terra, things change."

She scowled at him. "Who else in your life returned your love and affection? Do you have anyone else?"

"As a matter of fact, I do."

"Who? Some blow up doll?"

Beast Boy stood up, glowering at her, gritting his teeth. "For your information, she's real! More real that you ever were!"

Terra also came to her feet. "Who is she? Tell me, if you're not afraid to!"

He grinned. "Raven!"

Terra was stunned. "Raven? You and her are a couple?"

"Yep! Amazing, isn't it?"

Terra sat down in disbelief. "Of all the people, I had to loose you to her!"

"You did it yourself, Terra." Beast Boy said, calmly. "You rejected me from your life. You shut me out, more than once. I finally took the hint, so I have someone else now. Someone that I know I can trust."

"And does Raven return your feelings of love and trust?"

"Absolutely."

Terra hung her head. "Guess now I know what my future path in life is."

"What?"

"Soon as Slade's taken care of, I'm going back to my normal life. No more being a Titan."

Beast Boy patted her on the shoulder. "You'll find someone else. I'm sure of it."

"Thanks." she deadpanned.

"What a touching conversation!" came a sinister voice.

Terra and Beast Boy came to their feet and spun around.

"Slade!" they both yelled.

"You two made quite the couple." he said. "Pity that things didn't work out, though. I hope Raven cherishes you more than my apprentice did, Beast Boy."

"I'm not your apprentice!" Terra yelled as she called upon her powers. Beast Boy was also prone, ready for a fight. He whipped out his communicator and activated a beacon.

"The rest of the Titans are on their way, Slade!" he said defiantly. "I hope your insurance is paid up!"

Slade laughed. "My, how confident we are! Well, let us see if you've learned anything from your world tour!" With that, Slade lunged at the changeling.

He was pushed on his back and near the edge. He changed into a gorilla and kicked Slade off of him. Terra, meanwhile, approached the villain with a couple of medium sized boulders. Slade dodged them as Terra smashed them together. Frustrated, she flung the individual pieces at him. But Slade deflected the shots with his arm and hands.

Beast Boy was now a tiger; he pounced on Slade, slashing with claws. He kicked him off, and delivered a blow to his head. Just then, a rain of energy bolts came from above. It was Starfire!

"You will leave my friends alone!" she screamed as she flew right at Slade, knocking him on his back.

"Well, if it isn't the alien warrior! I have missed your appearance." With that, he flung an exploding capsule at Starfire; she was obscured by tear gas! Terra and Beast Boy were effected as well, their vision blurring and their throats irritated.

Before Slade could make his next move, he was hit by a terrific force!

"Boo-yah!" yelled Cyborg as he fired his sonic cannon again.

Slade barely avoided the blast, rolling to one side. He met Starfire's boot, which then kicked him in his face. Beast Boy, in the form of a kangaroo, hit Slade on his back, sending him flying to Terra, who walloped him with a stone club!

Slade was getting frustrated, but contained himself. He knew if his anger got out of control, he would loose focus. Then, he saw the shadow of two more figures. He knew all too well who they were.

"Remember me?" came a sultry female voice.

Slade stood up and looked in the direction of the voice. "Hello again, Raven." he said. "You're looking well."

Beside her was another all too familiar face. "And Robin! It's been ages. I have missed our confrontations."

The Titans closed on him. "You're going down today, Slade!" the Boy Wonder said resolutely.

"Oh, I don't think so." Slade replied. "This battle has just begun!"