What's up guys? Well I couldn't wait any longer, I had to get this next chapter out and going! Since they are going to be short chapters (each about 2000-3000 words long it shouldn't take too long to update!) Though I will be taking a small break from writing since I do have homework to catch up on D:
Anyway as always, I own nothing but the story, I hope you enjoy! :D
Puppy Love
Closing the door behind him he ventured into his room, filled with as much trash as clothing piled around the corners. Putting the puppy on the floor he pulled off his jacket and tossed it to the side where it joined the many hundreds strewn about his feet.
"So here's my room, pretty sweet huh?" He pushed back a wad of paper as he made his way to the bed, "This is my bed, and here-"he motioned to the TV to the side, "Is my game station, and over here is my awesome game collection!"
The little puppy sat on the floor gazing where he pointed at the various objects, walking to the bed she hesitantly leaped onto the squeaky mattress, digging her claws in the sheets until she felt stable enough to stand. Beast Boy veered over toward the window which lay right above his desk, "Here is where I keep all my fan mail…."
The little pup scampered over to the edge of the bed on top of his pillow and gazed at the window outside then quickly losing interest dug its nose under his pillow with soft whimpers. Beast Boy looked over toward her and felt his stomach drop. Leaping over toward the bed he reached out toward the small picture clamped delicately between the puppies jaws.
"Don't touch that!" Beast Boy cried out and yanked at the picture in her mouth, but as he pulled a piece of the corner ripped away and floated to the foot of the bed. Beast Boy pushed the pillow away from him in frustration as he bent down and picked up the small cutout corner with care. He placed the two together to reveal a very old photo that was still black and white. The image was a little blurry but he could still see the vague picture of his parents waving at the camera on a boat just leaving shore. The irony… He thought to himself, knowing full well they had drowned from a later boat accident just a few months after.
Beast Boy sighed and placed the two pieces on his desk, clearing away any clothes or food lying on the surface before doing so. After being reassured once more of its safety he turned to look back toward the pup who was giving him the cutest puppy eyes… Head lowered and ears low, it was as if she was trying to apologize.
Beast Boy smiled, "Don't worry about it…." He paused, "Hey… I wonder if you have a name…" Transforming into dog himself he leaped on the chair that was near the desk, almost slipping on a couple shirts that lay on top.
Turning toward her he smiled, "So…got a name?"
"You talk?" the little puppy replied, voice jittery and unstable, almost falling back in surprise.
"Yeah-I hope so, or I'm losing it… so got a name kid?"
The little pup let its ears fall to her head and she buried her head against his pillow, "Stupid." She replied.
"Aw, you're not stupid, seriously, what's your name?"
The pup glanced at him then looked away without a reply then it dawned on him, "Oh. Well, I guess I'll have to give you a new name, a better one!"
Beast Boy gave it some thought and he sat down, something crinkled underneath and he stood up quickly, realizing it was only a plastic bag that used to be filled with cheese nips.
"I know! I'll name you Nips!" He cried out.
The little pup ducked away from his sudden excitement and raced under the sheets from fright.
"Oh…too loud huh…" He laughed then transformed back into himself, the little puppy peeked out of the covers and let out a yip. Reaching down he grabbed the little pup under the shoulders, "I'm starving, what about you Nips?" The pup glanced at him, confused over the name he had chosen for her.
"Hm…ah, I'll just put you in here-"he reached out toward the small laundry basket that could easily be carried around without too much trouble. Placing her in the basket he then proceeded to toss his clothes over her until she was hidden, there was a small yip and he quickly shushed her, adding another shirt on top to be safe.
"There, now if Robin or Cyborg sees this, I'll just say I'm doing laundry. That'll fool them." He laughed, picking up the basket once more.
"Ok, let's go back to the kitchen and find something to eat." Opening his door he strode through the hallway and as he opened the lobby door, to his relief none of the three titans were back. Letting the door hiss shut he walked over to the kitchen and set the laundry basket down on one of the counter seats and turned to open the fridge.
"Decided to wash your laundry in the kitchen tonight…?"
Beast Boy jumped, slamming the fridge shut and turned around to see Raven sitting comfortably on the couch, reading her book.
"Raven! I uh- yeah thought I'd spice it up a little you know…the washer was just … broken…yeah…" he paused in realization, "wait…I forgot you already know, duh!" He laughed and Raven let her book fall to her lap and she gazed at him with confusion.
"Please don't tell me you have that dog in there."
"What?" He gazed at it then laughed, "Psh, no way…laundry's broke… I mean the washers broke…" he scratched his head for ideas, but it was obvious Raven was having none of it and he sighed, "yeah she's in the basket."
Shutting her book she laid it on the couch and strode over toward the kitchen, leaning over the counter he watched her lift up a couple clothes to reveal a small brown ear of a puppy and a tail wagging underneath.
"I was afraid your clothes would start moving on their own…Starfire swears he saw one of your socks racing away from your room one day."
Beast Boy crossed his arms, "Hey, my clothes don't stink...they just smell…natural!"
"Right, because being natural is the newest trend on the market today." Raven lifted a sock and tossed it on the floor then reached her hand down, rescuing the stink suffocation with Beast Boy huffing nearby, trying to come up with a better comeback. Lifting the puppy up she let her settle in her arms for a moment, the puppy falling like a ragdoll, eyes shut as if afraid to be hit.
"What were you thinking bringing her in your laundry basket, she could've suffocated." She continued with a smirk, referring to his odorous clothing.
"I thought it was a great idea! What have a better one?"
Raven gazed at him, "Uh, what about a back pack?"
Beast Boy paused in thought and was about to reply then fell silent, "I guess…that could work…maybe."
Raven rolled her eyes with exasperation, "I-" but she was unable to finish her sentence before the lobby doors swished open, Raven thinking the worst threw the puppy back into Beast Boy's basket and using her powers lifted the clothes back on her, until it look the way it did when he first stepped into the kitchen.
"Hey guy's what's up, I've had the most-uh…Raven you ok…?" Cyborg stopped halfway from the door between the kitchen staring at Raven who was slightly out of breath, leaning against the counter from the sudden burst of speed of her powers, Beast Boy stood nearby, eyes wide with shock.
"Yes. Great. Fantastic, couldn't be better." Raven got out and stood back up straightening out her blue material before taking in a slow breath.
"Alright then, whatcha guys up to…" he then noticed Beast Boy's laundry sitting nicely in the kitchen. "Uh, hey BB I'm glad to see you making an effort to clean your clothes…but how come it's in the kitchen?"
"Oh this..?" Beast Boy glanced over and pointed to his basket with a laugh, "Oh funny story I-"But he didn't have time to finish his sentence when Raven interrupted, "the washer is broke!" Cyborg and Beast Boy glanced at her, startled from her outcry.
She cleared her throat, "I uh…I thought you would want to know."
Cyborg glanced at her wearily then back at Beast Boy, "She ok?"
Beast Boy shrugged his shoulders sheepishly and Raven cried out, "I'm fine for Azars sake!"
"Now, now, no need to get mad." Cyborg replied, "I'm just messin with ya." He laughed and headed to the fridge then turned toward Beast Boy, glancing at him, "No seriously dude, what are you doing with the laundry, I can't eat with that stink on the table man."
"Oh-right, sorry Cy!" Beast Boy grabbed ahold of his basket and began to stride forward toward the door leading back to their rooms. Cyborg turned to Raven and shook his head, "What was he thinking, trying to wash his clothes in the sink? Seriously..?"
Raven bit her lip and shrugged her shoulders but didn't reply, quietly following after Beast Boy before the door shut behind the two.
After a few steps in Beast Boy paused and laughed, "Wow, that was close, huh?" he turned but to his surprise, Raven passed him by without a word. Curious he followed in pursuit until they reached the back of the hallway where the laundry room resided. Opening the door she stepped inside and to his amusement and surprise she sparked up her powers until the washer blew from the inside, disabling it to work.
Pausing she looked back with concealed emotions, "You owe me big time." She then stepped out past him and shut the door behind her with a soft 'click'.
"Well that was violent!" He laughed quietly and fell silent as she side swept him with a glare. "I-uh…mean Nips thanks you. Glad we can trust you to keep a secret."
Raven sighed, "Look, I'm not going to play along all day ok? I really don't have time for this… so I'll keep playing hide and seek with you until tomorrow, and after that were going to find a new home for her, alright?"
Beast Boy almost dropped his basket, "Wait- what, I thought you said it was ok?"
"I said I would keep it a secret from Robin, I only kept it from Cyborg as an added bonus." She paused as if contemplating what he had said earlier and gave him a funny look. "Wait…you named her Nips?"
Beast Boy frowned, "What if Robin changes his mind? We could use Mascot you know… why not her?" The little puppy as if on cue, popped out of the basket and let off a bark of enthusiasm. He paused then continued after her question, "Yeah her name is Nips, great name huh?"
Raven looked down for a moment and sighed, "whatever…" She gazed at the puppy and gave an amused smirk, "Leave it to a teenage boy to name the dog Nips."
Beast Boy was taken aback, "What? It's a great name!"
Raven shook her head, "Oh and it has nothing to do with a particular interesting female part?"
Beast Boy's eyes widened and a blush grew on his cheeks, "No!"
Raven shrugged and crouched down to pet the brown lab, petting her ears side to side. "You are just so underappreciated huh?"
Beast Boy huffed, "She wouldn't be the only one."
Raven looked up at him who in turn stared down at her, "fine, what should I name her then?"
Raven let her hand run over her soft fur and Beast Boy watched her pet the puppy's soft, floppy ears. After a moment of silence she replied, "Elsa?"
The puppy wiggled her rump slightly; tail wagging side to side with excitement. Her little paws rose to bat at Raven's hands, she touched one small paw, a bit of fur was tore off revealing the pink skin underneath. She touched the exposed area then sighed, standing up, stretching her back.
Beast Boy contemplated her answer, "hmm…where have I heard that name before…I swear I heard it recently…"
"You're probably just imagining things." Raven replied then continued, "Come on, bring her with you for a moment."
Raven turned around and began to walk away toward the other end of the hall. Beast Boy without having time to think, quickly grabbed the basket and raced after her. They took a corner and passed a few doors until she paused at one of them that read "Raven" on the top. Opening the door she looked to him who still stood in the hallway staring at her.
"Coming?"
"Um…this is your room." He muttered, glancing at the room wearily.
Raven stared at him then looked up at the door name, "Yeah, no kidding."
He still stood in uncertainty, "no one is supposed to be in your room…"
Raven almost face palmed listening to the teenage boy standing in the hallway, "Yes….but I'm allowing you to come in…now hurry up before I change my mind."
Beast Boy blinked then shook his head and quietly followed suit. Raven quickly flicked on the lights, her dim dark figures stationed around the area taunting him. Turning around she pulled a book off the shelf and flipped through it, leaving Beast Boy standing awkwardly by the door. After a few minutes he placed the basket on the floor and sat down, reaching his hand inside and petting Elsa's head.
"So…anything I can help with…maybe?"
Raven glanced at him with slight amusement, "Not unless you know dark magic."
Beast Boy bit his lip and fell silent, after a couple more minutes Raven placed the book on her bed and strode to where the puppy sat in the pile of clothes, lifting her up and out of the basket she found the spots where her fur was missing and called out to her mantra. After a minute of concentration Beast Boy saw the fur sliding back on her skin where it used to be.
When Raven fell silent she sat her down back on the floor and Beast Boy gazed at Elsa with awe. "You…fixed her...I thought you didn't really care."
Raven took in a breath and looked to the little pup who gazed at her with large eyes; she didn't speak for a moment, only petting her soft ears. But after a minute went by she looked up to her teammate, "I can't stand to see someone abused, even if it is just a dog."
Beast Boy gazed at her and understanding suddenly enveloped on him, her childhood, like his….wasn't exactly full of rainbows and ponies. He placed his hand on the puppies back and stroked her soft fur as well, their hands inches from each other. "I understand," he replied quietly.
They sat in silence for a moment just petting little Elsa, neither moving from their spots nor bringing up unwanted stories of their past. Both seemed to understand the information that had flowed from one to another, an understanding that only they can share. Seemingly Beast Boy with his heightened animal sense he was able to pick up the distressed memories that came from Raven, and likewise Raven had her own powers, enabling to feel his own childhood issues bubbling inside.
After a few more minutes, Raven shifted and stood up, Beast Boy watched her walk over to her closet to grab something. He pulled Elsa closer to him and gently continued to pet her head. When Raven turned around he saw she had something in her hand, getting closer he saw it was a small back pack, perfect size for Elsa to squeeze inside and have wiggle room.
She threw the bag on the floor beside him, "OK, how about we don't put her in a basket full of dirty laundry now."
Beast Boy smiled sheepishly "Sounds good." Opening the bag he lifted the puppy up and placed her gently inside.
"Perfect fit!" The puppy stuck out her head and yipped in agreeance.
"Shhh, you have to be quiet though, or you'll blow my cover!" Beast Boy whispered, pushing the puppy down and flipping the flap over to hide Elsa's ears.
The puppy fell silent and wigging around with excitement in the bag, one of her brown paws sticking out playfully.
"Great now you think you're on Mission Impossible…" Raven sighed and watched him delicately put the backpack over his shoulders.
Turning around he grabbed the laundry basket with a smile, "Yup...call me Bond... James, Bond."
With that he turned around and began to sing the mission impossible scene, Raven rolling her eyes behind him as he walked out her door and down the hallway back to his room, when he suddenly paused at his door remembering what he had come out to do in the first place. His stomach rumbled loudly and he moaned inwardly to himself. He had completely forgot to get food.
What did you think? Loved it? Hated it? Let me know! :D
Ok so yea... the name for the puppy is Elsa and it is from the movie...FROZEN. Yeah I'm one of them. Problem? :D Though, I have always been an animated movie lover and nothing. I repeat. Nothing will EVER beat The Lion King. End of story. :D Anyway, ahem, hope you enjoyed my story and please leave a review if you have time! :)
Oh also, I must add a huge thank you to my friend, JasonVUK, he helped out with some of my inspiration for this chapter! :D So if you get the chance, check out his story: The Garden. It's another awesome BBxRae fan fiction, so if you have time head over there and leave him a review! :)