EXTRA

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Gotham, Wayne Manor, entrance – 02:03.

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Jason Todd walked into the house holding his motorcycle helmet in one hand and a still lit cigarette in the other. It was apparently all right: the result of so many tranquilizers and a pleasant walk-through around empty streets.

He faced the disorder at the entrance to the mansion calmly. In fact, it bordered on alienation with all the trouble involved in that four-person scene: Batman near the second-floor stairs, near Damian's bedroom; Superman ready to take flight holding Raven, unconscious, in his arms; Beast Boy wandering around in such panic that parts of the body sometimes shifted and took on the shape of different animals.

The guy took a long drag on his cigarette and blew out the smoke, taking advantage of having gained the attention of those present to begin the speech:

— Damn... — he drawled as he threw the rest of the cigarette on the floor and stepped on it: — I knew that leaving Timbo with the brat would suck!

— Jason, it's not time to point out the culprits! — Superman scolded him — Where is Alfred?

— It's almost two in the morning, I hope he's sleeping! — The rebel crossed his arms, took a deep breath, pressed his temples and began to put order in that mess: — Give Rachel to me and go help the old man down the stairs. Beast Boy, you... try to stop it, it's disgusting.

Orders were followed without question.

Within seconds, Jason had the young witch in one arm and Beast Boy's neck in the other hand, guiding him through the house. Superman was right behind them supporting Batman – the Dark Knight's heart felt like a time bomb to Super's ears.

— We're all going to the Batcave, which is a Batman cave, that's why there's Bat in front of the name. It's ridiculous in my opinion, because I don't call my "safe place" Hooded Apartment or Red Apartment... — Jason daydreamed as everyone headed for the library and, later, for the descent to the cave — Although Red Apartment sounds cool, right? I just need to paint the walls red. I can also call it Todd Apartment, like Wayne Manor, only poorer.

— I hope all this is just the effect of tranquilizers, boy — Clark muttered suspicious of that behavior, which made the rebel roll his eyes in response.

Finally in the medical wing, Batman was placed on one of the stretchers and Raven on another. Not knowing how to proceed with the aid, the second Robin decided it was time to call the only really responsible person in that family:

— Hi Alfie! — said excitedly — Hypothetically, if someone had been having one of those Pinscher trembling attacks for more than... — He looked at Beast Boy who, with great effort, managed to show two raised fingers — Two? — The boy raised the other hand closed — Zero two? Ah, Twenty? Twenty minutes, how bad would that be? I understand... really tragic, thank goodness it's not Dami — He scratched his forehead, looking around and noticed his father — A little less hypothetically, if B was bleeding from the nose, being zero the imminent death and ten just something passenger, what a number... No, for nothing! No need to worry, you can go back to sleep! — Turn off.

— And then? — Beast Boy stared at him waiting for answers.

— Is there any chance that this is just a nightmare?

— Unfortunately not — Superman replied as he forced his friend to turn his head back, trying to contain the bleeding.

— Fuck…

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Gotham, Batcave, Medical Wing – 02:16.

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Alfred was trying to catch his breath as he administered high doses of epilepsy medication to the young girl stretched out on one of the gurneys. He never thought this would be necessary, especially in someone other than Damian. When he put on one of the breathing masks to help her breathe better, he noticed that a green-skinned visitor was almost as shaky as she was.

— Generally I offer tea, but I believe that a tranquilizer is better suited to the situation — and faced Beast Boy and his small sporadic transformations, raising one of his eyebrows — Or maybe a tranquilizer for small heights?

— A round of tranquilizer for everyone, Alfie, on my own! — Jason lifted his arms, smiling.

— Goodness, you don't look like you... — The butler shook his head from side to side and sighed — Is Damian alright? — asked when he was getting ready to administer Bruce's medications.

— Tim managed to make him stop crying.

— Great news! — The year old cleared his throat and then, more calmly, said to the green-skinned boy who was still looking at him curiously — I apologize for my disheveled hair, I can't always brush it before leaving the house in a hurry... in fact, which of the two distinguished visitors shall I thank for the premature interruption of my sleep?

— Don't be so hard on them, Alfred — Superman asked — They just came to see Damian, the problem started even when Bruce entered the room.

— Codenames... — Jason scolded him, finding it the most iconic situation he's ever lived, until he came to his senses, apparently: — Oh, fuck, now they know who the B is...

— Later we worried about that, the important thing now is that Raven stabilizes and that Bruce calms down — Clark faced his friend — I think it's better to call Selina.

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Gotham, Batcave, Medical Wing – 02:19.

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— ... AND SHE STARTED TO SHAKE! BATMAN APPEARED AFTER THAT AND DAMI WAS NERVOUS BUT HIS REAL NAME IS BRUCE! — Garfield shouted the explanation as he clung to Starfire, as if he were a naughty child clutching his mother's skirts.

— Damian's name is Bruce?

— No, B's name is Bruce — Richard answered Starfire — How did Raven start to have an epileptic crisis out of nowhere? Did she touch Damian? Did she get inside his mind or...?

— THEN I RUN AWAY WITH HER AND SUPERMAN WAS THERE AND TIM ARRIVED, THEN I TALKED TO YOU AND...!

— You need to calm down, we can talk about it later! — Starfire tried to calm his teammate while facing that situation, at least, unusual.

— Take the opportunity and make the speech for his wake, because when B wakes up... — Jason said teasingly, he was on a stretcher beside his father. Apparently, pairing alcoholic beverages with tranquilizers gave him a comedic streak.

— And how is he, Alfred? — Dick faced the butler.

— Gradually stabilizing... — the butler muttered as he checked some monitors connected to Rachel — She also seems fine to me, but it's important that she stay here a little longer. There may be more crises.

— I don't think it's safe to keep her here, are you sure she needs observation? — the boy asked hopefully.

— She has entered a state of epileptic illness, it is too worrisome by itself. I can't even know if any nerve damage has occurred or... oh, what are these guys? It's only a small possibility, but it's always better to overdo it for care than...

— SHE IS A PORTAL FOR A WORLD DESTRUCTOR DEMON! — Gar screamed the whining before giving in to crying once and for all, now he was sure that going there was the worst idea he'd ever had in his life..

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Gotham, Batcave, Medical Wing – 02:23.

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— DON'T TELL ME CALM, CLARK! — Selina yelled at the hero who was going after her, as he passed through the doors where the others were — You! — She pointed to Richard — I knew you were involved in this! Satisfied with what you did!?

— No, you got it wrong! — Starfire put himself in front of her boyfriend — We decided to wait for improvements, Dick had absolutely nothing...! — She received a slap across the face, hard enough to scratch her cheeks. She glared at that woman with anger showing in the green glow of her eyes, but she stopped herself before doing something — We had nothing to do with it. — She growled through his teeth.

— It is what you think! — Selina accused her, at this point she was already facing Richard and tightened her hands on his neck — You're defending this maniac who's been lying to you for days! Wasn't that it!? — He didn't even try to defend himself — You think he's just a boy worried about his little brother, but he gets maniac when he wants something!

— Not as much as you! — He muttered, finally taking his stepmother's hands off of him — I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!

— BECAUSE SOMEONE MADE IT FOR YOU!

That argument would have ended in a bad way if it weren't for SuperBoy holding Selina before she jumps on top of her older stepson in a fit and Clark gets in between.

— Need to calm down! — demanded the second most sensible among them — Everything is being resolved, starting another fight won't help at all!

Everyone was silent. Starfire stayed in a far corner, next to Rachel and Beast Boy. Dick continued to stare at his stepmother with the same look as a murderer chooses his next victim. Clark Kent, who stood between the two, noticed this:

— She's nervous, Dick...

— I understand perfectly: she wants to turn everyone against me. That's what she's doing: first Bruce, then the others, now you... who's next? Who will believe her more than me!?

Jason held up a hand.

— Master Dick... — Alfred, the most sensible among them, finally manifested himself — Despite making the words of Miss. Kyle mine when it comes to the child of the house, I'll admit that this time you can't blame him, however suspicious it is to happen exactly what you wanted to happen. When she calms down, she will notice this...

— Will be lucky if I calm down! — Selina pulled away from Jonathan, who was too distracted looking at the "victims" of that night — I know what you were planning to do, I know where you could go and I know you're getting out of your mind with this whole situation... I just need time to prove it.

— After that conversation I canceled everything with Kori — the boy said through his teeth.

— Or did you just find a way not to get your hands dirty? — She stared at him coldly, then went to the stretcher where Bruce was lying — I just hope that all this has shown you that the best thing is to wait...

— I still think...!

— WHAT IF IT WAS YOUR BROTHER IN HER PLACE!? — Selina interrupted him. She stared at him without any fear of that look he kept, she had seen worse — This girl brought me back to life and look at the state she is in, Richard! What if it was Damian!? Do you think he would survive more of this!?

The boy's eyes filled with tears, and he went to comfort himself in a hug with Starfire. The alien princess was already calm and, oddly enough, she could understand Selina's words perfectly – however much she also understood Richard's lack of guilt. Beast Boy was still nervous staring at his teammate, feeling guilty for having stayed that way.

Jonathan was hugging his father, silent, waiting patiently for some good news. Superman, for his part, kept himself closed in on his own thoughts – now he understood Bruce's reluctance to tell more people, it would only generate more stress and more mistrust among everyone.

— I think it's a good moment for us to decide who's going to stay here tonight. — Alfred said quietly, making it clear that he was too tired for the task.

— I'll stay, Alfred... — Selina didn't even look at the butler, she was busy taking off her beloved bat's mask — ... I'll make that hard-headed one rest — she said with a hint of grace, returning to her mood usual while looking for something to wipe the dried blood off her boyfriend's face.

— I'll stay here, if necessary — Superman looked at his son and warned: — And you, young man, back home: it's already late.

Kori and Richard stared at each other, as if trying to figure out which of the two would be the best company for Rachel, if she woke up and asked what happened. To their surprise, Garfield who took the lead:

— Er... M-Miss Batman... — He stared at Selina as if she were some kind of creature as frightening as the bat man himself. It was a great mutual sacrifice so that no one would burst out laughing at that request. —, Can I stay?

Selina was about to respond when she felt her boyfriend's hand touch hers, a clear sign that he was already insisting on staying awake. With some effort and help, he was finally able to sit on the stretcher, ready to answer that request with one more question:

— Wh...?

— I do not believe that! — The green-skinned boy interrupted him even before he finished the first word — Oh, man! This is so unfair! — He stomped on the ground, wandered from place to place, stopped and then faced the bat man once more, closer now — Look at that!

— ... Is something wrong, young man? — Alfred asked for the boss.

— Of course! It's no longer enough to be Batman and be rich, he's still handsome! — Garfield put his hands on his hips, staring at the Dark Knight as if he were some kind of injustice of nature — Look at his face: not a scar! Not a single one scar!

He was about to drop to the ground and complain about how cruel life had been to him, when began a veritable laughing hysteria.

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Gotham, Wayne Manor, entrance – 02:31.

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— Are you sure you don't want to come? — Starfire faced the romantic interest as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

— I'll stay with Dami... — he replied and then gave Starfire a strong hug, returning the affectionate gesture. — Thank you for everything — whispered.

— If you want to talk, I'll be there...

— I know — He smiled.

— If you want something besides just talking, too...

— Kori...! — He let out a laugh — It's an extremely tempting invitation, but I need to see how little D is and you need to accompany a certain eavesdropping boy at his home.

SuperBoy let out a sigh of defeat and stepped out from behind his hiding place, aka plant pot. He stared at the shoes a bit embarrassed, which didn't stop him from protesting:

— I can go home alone!

— Or pretend it was and keep spying to find out what happened — Dick knew that the little one didn't control his own curiosity, especially in the last few days.

— I wouldn't do that at all... — he said sullenly, crossing his arms.

— Of course don't — Starfire smiled at him, finally separating from her boyfriend and extending a hand to the child — But if I go with you, we can stop along the way and buy some chips.

— And soda! — Jonathan completed, holding her hand and already dragging her out. Looking forward to joining the Titans, Starfire was a much cooler leader than Damian.

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Gotham, Wayne Mansion, east guest room – 02:36.

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Dick opened the bedroom door, careful not to make a noise. The lights were still on, but Damian was sleeping peacefully once more, as if nothing had happened. Tim was beside him, fiddling with his laptop.

— ... Have you heard? — the older one asked in a low tone, leaning on the entrance.

— I watched it firsthand through the security cameras — the family nerd replied as if it was no big deal to follow everyone's footsteps as if it were any series— Congratulations Dick, I wouldn't have done it better... in fact, I would, but you did well too. — The irony was palpable.

— He didn't have any crisis after that, did he? — Richard smirked, smug.

— Will it continue without having? — He didn't look at his brother while he asked the question, he was busy turning off the laptop and ending the dawn activities — Anyway, I don't care about it anymore: my shift is over. Now it's with you.

— Yeah, I know — Richard sighed and stretched, going to where his brother was before.

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NOTA

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As I don't have much to say, here are fun facts about Beast Boy:

He currently has an influencer spirit and lives connected to social networks/media (probably to fill the void he feels).

In the past, he worked in television as one of the main characters in a science fiction series.

He can transform into many – any – animals, even if they are extinct, mythological or demonic. He manages to communicate with them too.

What makes him more interesting than just a shapeshifter (again, something that is rarely taken advantage of): Beast Boy has a very great knowledge of animals, their characteristics and details that he constantly uses in combat.

He first appeared in Doom Patrol chapter 99, where he transformed into animals with the original colors, but the head remained green and humanized (making it a very funny thing that RobotMan made a lot of jokes about).

He is a vegetarian because he considers eating animal meat to be cannibalism.

He already had red skin.

Now, to close the curiosities, there is the series Doom Patrol, but instead of the Beast Boy being part of it, it is Cyborg who does it.

Finally, a personal curiosity: he is one of my favorite characters (because I love green), making an incredible and synergistic pair of "zueira" (HueHueHueBR) when he works with Victor Stone, Cyborg.

If you want trivia from other characters, just talk!

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Note of note: It took me a while to post because I was without my computer for months, and I lost everything I had on it. Everything, including backups and stuff like that. I don't even need to tell you how discouraged I was, right? In addition, many personal problems and the lack of time in which I currently find myself meant that it took me a considerable amount of time to resume writing. But I plan to post regularly now!

Follow me through Instagram ( laviniacrist13) and Facebook ( laviniacrist13). I'll let you know when I post! I'm also with some more artistic projects. I decided that I will definitely enter the world of illustrations and things like that. Do not create expectations.