Thank you to all who reviewed the last chapter. I'm so glad that everyone is enjoying this little story. It's so nice to be writing again. I was noticing something earlier as I was preparing to publish this update for you guys that kind of stopped me in my tracks for a moment. You see my last chapter for this story was published on my late mother's birthday, and here I find myself updating again on the 6th anniversary of her death. Grief has so many layers to it. There is the darkness and sadness that comes with the loss of a loved one, but it can also fuel your inspirations and creativity. My mom was always the biggest supporter of my writings. She always had to read everything I wrote from poems to fan fiction. I can find no better way to honor her memory on this day than to post this update for you all. Enjoy!

Chapter Two:

Weeks had passed since that disastrous night, Raven had barely spoken to him since. Typically it would've bothered him, but he had been so focused on finding someone with the ability to create her gift that he hadn't paid it much attention.

He had spent countless hours online trying to find what he was looking for, with no luck whatsoever. It frustrated him to no end. Christmas was quickly approaching and he was growing worried that he wouldn't be able to find someone in time to make it for him. But he simply wouldn't give up, sure he could buy her another lame gift like years previous but he was determined to make this gift a reality.

There was so much riding on this one gift. So much hope filled him, he just knew it was the perfect gift idea.

Feeling desperate as time drew ever near, he picked up the phone and made a call to someone he had hoped not to have to rely on. Fortunately it wasn't the tin can of their group, no, he could never ask Cyborg about this. Sure he was his best friend but he would also tease and torture him whenever Raven entered or exited a room, making certain comments. No, for this he had to reach out to someone outside of his team.

Luckily for him, it had paid off.

Unfortunately it came at a price, a price he didn't think he could deliver, but that didn't matter. He'd make it happen, somehow.

'This will be totally worth it!' he told himself, well he hoped it would be at any rate.

Promising the Bats he would talk the boy wonder into agreeing to visit Gotham for Christmas dinner was not what he'd had in mind.

He knew Rob was doing everything in his power to remove himself from Batman's shadow, wanting to be his own superhero and lead his own team.

But the way Beast Boy looked at it, family was family regardless and this time of year was meant to be shared with family.

It definitely wasn't going to be an easy task though, especially since time wasn't on his side. So he decided the best way to get what Batman wanted was to use the 'family card'. Which was something he typically refused to bring up, for many reasons. But this wasn't about him, it was about getting Raven the perfect gift.

Heaving a sigh the changeling headed back into the tower to find the boy wonder. He didn't have to look hard to find him, Rob was almost always in the training room at this time of day.

"Hey Rob," he greeted dejectedly.

Robin stopped in his workout to look at his green teammate, "Beast Boy? Is something wrong?"

Beast Boy shrugged with a sigh, "Not particularly, just having one of those days ya know?"

"Did you want to talk about it?" his leader asked whipping sweat from his brow.

"Just this whole holiday thing dude, most of the time I'm over the moon with excitement. But lately I've been struggling with some stuff and it's put me in kind of a meh mood."

Robin nodded for him to continue.

Beast Boy walked around the training room messing with a few things here and there, "Just having issues trying to figure out the perfect Christmas gifts, and thinking about my parents."

This issue hit home for both teens, and Beast Boy knew it. He absolutely hated having to go this route but even still the end game was rather important. Despite what Robin felt about Batman, Beast Boy still thought he should spend some time with the man who had taken him in.

He had to make the boy wonder realize he would regret it if he didn't.

Robin looked at his disheartened team mate with understanding, "I know what you mean, Beast Boy. This time of year is always tough."

The changeling nodded in return, tough wasn't the word he would have used but close enough, "Just wish I could spend time with them ya know? Hell I wish I could spend time with the Doom Patrol, but they're on a secret mission so they wont be around for the holidays."

"Well you know that we're all going to be with you for Christmas, Beast Boy. You wont be alone," Robin offered a reassuring smile.

The young man smiled in turn, "I know and I'm looking forward to it."

"Good," he leader agreed patting him on the back, "Anything I can do to help you figure out that gift?"

Beast Boy shook his head, "Nah, I think I've got it figured out dude. But there is something I would like to know,"

"Shoot"

"Will you be visiting Gotham this year?" BB asked, causing his leader to tense up uncertainty in his eyes.

"Absolutely not," Robin finally said.

"Why not? I mean Rob, he is family" the green teen pointed out, "sure you guys aren't exactly seeing eye to eye at the moment but he did take you in and raise you."

The boy wonder was silent, his body still tense.

"Come on Rob, if I had the chance to spend time with the Doom Patrol I totally would without a second thought. And you know how Mento can be, even when he disapproves of everything I do, he still would make time for me on the holidays. Don't let your anger over being in his shadow keep you from spending time with the man who took you in and trained you to be the leader you are today." with that Beast Boy watched his leader.

Even for Batman's protege the struggle over this could be seen in his masked eyes.

"After everything that has happened, do you think he'd still want me there?" Robin finally asked.

Beast Boy snorted in disbelief. "Seriously? The great detective has to ask such a question. I think it would be pretty obvious, every father wants to see their son Rob. And if you're feeling uncomfortable about the trip, see if you can take Star along with you. I mean if things get crazy she'd be the best one to have on your side when facing the Bats."

Both boys laughed at the thought of Starfire taking on Batman, then their laughter died as they really thought about it. If anyone could BB would definitely say she'd be the best bet, other than Raven...but he didn't want Raven going with the boy wonder. For several selfish reasons.

Silence passed between them as Robin thought it over. Then picking up his towel heading off to the showers he turned to Beast Boy, "Ya know, I think I will give Batman a call and see about visiting for a couple days after our Christmas here in the tower."

The green teen smiled, "Dude I'm sure he'd be happy to hear it" He flashed his friend two thumbs up earning a laugh before Robin left the room.

Once alone the changeling started in on his famous victory dance, "Woo! Go Beast Boy, Go Beast Boy!" 'Now Batman will send off my idea to his friend! I can't believe that went so smoothly!'

Before he knew it Rob had returned, "Hey Beast Boy,"

Instantly the green teen stopped his dance and looked at him, "uh..yeah Rob?"

"I just wanted to say thanks for reminding me what the holidays were really about," the boy wonder smiled.

"hehe, sure no problem dude!" Beast Boy replied nervously his cheeks tinted a bit pink at the praise.

"Oh and Beast Boy,"

"hmm?"

"I know Batman put you up to this, I don't know why but I will figure it out," with that Rob left him standing in stunned silence.

'Well I guess he is one of the greatest detectives,' he thought before making his way out of the room. 'Wonder what Rae is doing right now?' with that he took off to find his favorite demoness.

Another chapter down! There are more to come don't worry!