AN: Sorry I took so long to post this section. This chapter deals with Raven's reasons and it was quite difficult to write. I did my best to reveal what was going on without 'degrading' the entire theme of the story. Hopefully, I was successful.

Raven's room was cool compared to the roof as she stepped inside and allowed the door to close behind her. Yet, her breathing was still rapid and sweat was clinging to her brow as she leaned her back against the door, slowly calming herself. She hadn't lied to Beast Boy. What was going on was a secret, horrible and true, and she had no idea of how she could ever reveal it.

She had noticed something was different a few weeks prior as her normally calm mind became swamped with ideas and images that were quite embarrassing to say the least. This isn't to say she had never thought about sex before - of course she had, but this was different. Every time she closed her eyes, there seemed to be a porno playing on an endless reel within her mind and even the most innocent comment or glance suddenly had an erotic appeal. It was embarrassing and nerve-wracking. She was constantly worried that the others had an inkling of what was going on inside her now perverted and over-sexed mind, so she began to retreat to seclusion as she had done in the past. Countless moments were spent pouring over books as she tried to figure out what was happening.

When she finally discovered the answer, it brought her no relief. Instead, it frustrated her even more for it made her feel helpless and degraded. The answer wasn't in a book, but in one brief and horrifying moment it rose within her mind as if it had always been there.

Her bloodline was demanding a continuation. Her body was practically screaming for a child.

The idea revolted her for it felt as if she was no more than an animal being overwhelmed with the basest of desires. Besides, she certainly didn't want to be pregnant and not in these kind of circumstance. Now more determined than ever to fight the urges, she buried herself in more studies as she willed this time to pass quickly. Yet, it wasn't easy as all that. Sighing, she stepped away from the door as she heard the others gathering supplies for their picnic and happily leaving. She was alone. This is how it always was.

She had thought she had gotten control of the feelings until the other night. In the heat before the pending storm, her thoughts and feelings had raged like never before and this time she found herself thinking of Beast Boy. It wasn't the first time, but the feelings had reached a whole new intensity. Shakily, she had left her room and stepped through the darkened hallway towards his bedroom door where she had stopped. Silently, she looked at his closed door as she struggled to maintain her composure.

The door opened suddenly and Beast Boy had stepped into the hall, oblivious to her standing there draped in the shadows. Stealthily, she followed him from a distance and watched as he gazed out into the night. She had spoken to him, hoping that it was break the feeling that consumed her, but that hadn't been the case once they had reached her bedroom.

She had liked the kiss and the way he had felt with her arms around her, as if this was the way everything was meant to be - but the circumstances was all wrong. There had been such hurt in his eyes when she had pushed away, but she had to. She had to.

And why did you have to, whispered an acidic voice within her mind. Why would be so wrong?

It just would have been, she answered the voice mentally.

But why? Don't you have feelings for him?

Even if I do, she thought, it still would be wrong. My real feelings would be overshadowed by these desires. It would be sex for the mere sake of a bodily need - not exactly the way I plan to surrender my virginity. My feelings don't matter. It doesn't matter if I...

If you what?

Before she could answer the internal voice, a soft knock interrupted her mental conversation. She jumped and turned towards the door just in time to hear his voice.

"Raven?" Beast Boy asked gently, "Are you in there?"

AN: And so ends another chapter. I hope that everyone enjoyed it.