Part of the Damned

Chapter 1

After the battle Beast boy told the team he was going to the Arcade. Of course everyone believed him so they all went on their way home.

"Yo bb you need a ride?" Asked Cyborg; getting into the T-car.

"Nah I got it."

"Beast boy don't forget we have combat training." Robin said causing everyone but Starfire to groan; inwardly of course.

"Yeah I remember." He said as he flew in the direction of the Arcade. He hid behind on of the old buildings on the street waiting for them to leave. After they left he switched directions and landed in front of the one place they would never expect; the City Library. He slipped on one of Cyborg's holographic rings.

"Hey Bob." He whispered as he walked to the librarian.

"Hey Gar. Here to pick up that book?" the librarian asked as he gathered up some books.

"Yea is it in yet?"

"Yea just got it today." He handed Beast boy a large hard back book named Creatures of Myth and Legend. The name was engraved into the book and highlighted with a gold trim. The book was almost the same size as a encyclopedia. He could only imagine the others expression if they saw him with this book. Raven would probably make some sarcastic comment to him, Robin and Cyborg would probably make jokes at his expense and Starfire would probably try to find out why he was reading.

"Thanks Bob." He said taking the book and sat at one of the tables in the room.

Griffin: the Griffin or Griffon is a legendary creature, that's head, beak and wings come from that of a great eagle, the body is that of a lion or a tiger and on occasion it has a tail of a scorpion the front feet often in talons. A Griffin is a fierce and deadly creature tearing its prey apart with its huge beak while pinning its prey to the ground with one of its talons or paws. The origin of the Griffin is unknown but it's though to be somewhere in the Middle East as this is where early paintings and sculptures by the ancient Assyrians, Babylonians and Persians. In more recent times the Griffin is often seen on churches as gargoyles and on shield heral-

"Gar you still here?" Beast boy looked up to see Bob beginning to lock up the library.

"Hey what time is it?" Beast boy asked resting the book down.

"It's almost midnight you should get home."

"Yea my te-parents are going to kill me." He said catching himself. He placed the book on the table and began walking to the front door.

"Hey Gar catch." Beast boy turned around and quickly caught something flying at his face. He opened his eyes and realized it was the same book he was just reading. He looked up at Bob quizily.

"Keep it. You did ask for it."

"Thanks Bob. See you later." He said as took off for the door. Bob just shook his head and reached for his cup of coffee. Suddenly the cup cracked and crumbled spilling its contents.

"That's a bad omen." He looked back at the door Beast boy left through. "Stay safe kid."

As soon as Beast boy had left he turned into a pterodactyl and began flying home. Unbeknownst to him eyes were watching him from a building a few feet away.

"Brother you may go first."

"Thank you sister." He turned into a bat and flew after Beast boy. His sister was stuck on the ground but could easily keep up with his speed on the ground. Beast boy was oblivious to the danger coming his way. He was more worried what he was going to face when he got home. Bird boy had probably made someone stay up to wait for Beast boy; most likely it was Bird boy himself. Suddenly he was forced out of the sky by something hitting his back. He braced himself before he hit the ground and slid across the alley. He opened his eyes and looked for who had knocked him out of the sky. He couldn't find anything so he picked himself up and started his way back to the tower. He stopped when he realized he didn't have his book.

"Where's that stupid book?"

"Are you looking for this?" said a voice that caused Beast boy to change into a cat and hide behind a trashcan. He peered out and saw a young woman steering in his direction with big blue eyes. Relaxing, he came out and turned back into his human form.

"Yea thanks miss…"

"Oh call me Val." She said offering out her hand. When Beast boy grabbed her hand he felt a coldness coming from her. He quickly grabbed his book and started toward the tower again.

"Well thanks but I really have to be going now."

"Oh but we just met." She said as her eyes changed from deep blue to a glowing light blueish color. Beast boy reached for his communicator but was stopped by something grabbing his neck from behind. He was turned around to face two glowing yellow eyes.

"Stay" said the voice. He let Beast boy go and walked toward the woman. Beast boy tried to use this opportunity to move but his limbs wouldn't respond.

"You can't move green boy. Not anything below your head at least." Beast boy turned his head toward the voice and saw the two people coming toward him. Val stopped in front of him while the other seemed to be reading his book.

"Who are you?" The boy looked up from the book and approached Beast boy.

"The better question is what are we my child. My name is Alexander and you have already met my sister." Beast boy turned his head to look at the woman behind him. "You see I am a vampire and she is a werewolf." This caused Beast boy to turn back to him.

"You're lying."

"No I'm afraid not but, why is it so hard to believe you're friends with a alien and a demon. "At the mention of the word demon one of Beast boys hands got free and struck Alexander in the face.

"She's not a demon." He tried to move his body but it still wouldn't respond.

"Well looks like I hit a nerve." Alexander said getting up on his feet. "Sister lets get this over with shall we?"

"Yea just hurry up" Alexander grabbed one of Beast boy's arms and bit down on one of the veins. Beast boy shut his eyes to escape the pain. It felt like something was burning his arm and spreading through his body. As soon as it had started it was over. He opened his eyes to see Alex wiping his blood off.

"How does it taste brother?"

"Strange and unique."

"My turn." She said as her nails grew and turned into claws. She put them next to Beast boy's skin so he could feel them digging into his flesh. Swiftly she dragged them across his flesh earning a scream from him and blood splashing on her. Her nails returned to normal and she caught him as he released from Alexander's control.

"Take him home."

"What why me?"

"Because the Sun will be up soon." He said as turned into a bat again and flew off. Secretly she wanted to take him back. She cut palm and brought her hand to Beast boy's mouth. She waited for him to bite down. She didn't have to wait long before she felt his fangs dig into her flesh and start drinking her blood. She cradled him like a baby and started running toward the Titan tower.

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