Disclaimer: Again, I don't own any of the characters mentioned in this story or the the series TEEN TITANS.

Hey guys! This chapter shows a little more of Beast Boy's original personality but not too much. Also, this chapter makes it a little more clear why Raven was scared of being pregnant in the last chapter.

Chapter 3

Fate is Cruel

Raven held Beast Boy's hand tenderly as she gazed down at the small, blood covered child. Through the blood, which coated her face, this little baby girl reflected her parents' dreams and hopes. She had her mother's pearl skin, her father's emerald eyes, amethyst hair, and her father's spirit.

The nurse walked over and took the small child from her mother. Raven smiled over at her as Beast Boy wiped the sweat from her brow.

As the nurse washed the infant, she looked over at them and asked brightly, "So, what's her name?"

Raven and Beast Boy looked at each other with a look of puzzlement.

"… umm…" Beast Boy hummed. "We don't know."

The nurse laughed. "I can't tell you how many times I've heard that." She wrapped the little girl in a soft, light pink blanket and handed her to Beast Boy. "Well, I'll leave you two to figure it out." With a smile, she slipped out the door.

Raven closed her eyes and let out a peaceful sigh. "Rayne?"

Beast Boy looked down at his wife and smile; that smile he used to always wear when they were teenagers. "It's beautiful." He leaned down and kissed her lips. "Just like her mother."

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Beast Boy stepped out of the car and rushed over to the passenger-side door. He pulled the door open and stretched out his hand for Raven. As she slipped her milky white hand into his, she gazed down tenderly at Rayne. "We're home, Rayne."

Their house was small. It was a light blue with cream trim and grey shutters. The shingles were a dark grey and were in need of a few more. The door matched the shutters and had a silver handle. The lawn needed to be mowed but Beast Boy felt that that could wait.

"I can't believe that we're parents!" Beast Boy cried breathlessly.

"I know." Raven could not take her eyes off of her little baby.

"She's such a sweet little angel." B-B wrapped an arm around Raven's waist.

Beast Boy took Rayne down the hall to her room while Raven rested on the couch in the living room. The little room was painted coral and was filled with toys and blankets. A wooden rocking chair sat in the corner by a little white crib. The crib was lined with light blue padding and blankets. The tiny pillow at the head of the crib was a royal blue.

"This is your bedroom Rayne." He lifted her up a little so that she could look out across the room. Rayne opened her big emerald green eyes and scanned the room. She smiled, accompanied with a bubbly giggle. Beast Boy placed her gently in her crib and rocked it slowly back and forth. Within minutes, Rayne was fast asleep.

Beast Boy opened and closed the door silently. He walked down the hall and came out into the living room to find Raven asleep on the couch. He smiled down at her and leaned down, kissing her lightly on her forehead.

Standing up, his stomach made a low grumble. "Uhh… I'm starving."

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Raven held Rayne in her arms and bounced her calmly. Please, stay this adorable.

Beast Boy was in the kitchen, chopping peppers and carrots, and the phone rang. He set the knife down and wiped his hands on his jeans and reached for the phone, which was sitting at the end of the counter.

He picked up the phone and said brightly, "Hello!" He listened for a moment and said, "Oh! Hello Dr. Carver." Raven's eyes widened and listened intently. Beast Boy was silent for a moment. Raven turned to look at him. Beast Boy's expression quickly turned from delight to concern. "Yes, I remember the blood test. You said it was just precautionary."

The house was silent except for the light breathing of Rayne. Even she seemed to know that what ever was happening was important.

Beast Boy's head popped up and his eyes bulged. He whipped his head around and stared at Raven with a look of deadly fear.

Raven thought to herself, Please, me, not Rayne…