AN: I do not own Teen Titans

Chapter 11

After the café the two decided to walk down the streets of the city, just to stretch their legs out before returning to the tower. They always did this when they went out. At first they used the leg stretching excuse. But the real reason was because they appreciated the alone time together. Whenever they were in the tower there was always someone interrupting them. Out in the city they could walk around for hours, just enjoying each others' company.

But as comfortable as Beast Boy was, he was just as conflicted. He found himself experiencing feelings for Raven that he'd never felt before. Of course he knew exactly what those feelings were. He just couldn't believe he was feeling them for her. Before all of this happened, he felt slightly scared of her, not to mention slightly confused. She was a complex individual.

But now… he felt completely different around her. He was no longer afraid. Actually, he wanted to protect her. He wanted to be around her as much as she would tolerate, to keep her out of any possible danger. And he felt quite a bit of affection for her. The way she would roll her eyes at him, yet at the same time keep a soft smile on her face. That drove him wild. She was so expressive, even if no one else could see it. He loved to study her. He could always tell what she was thinking. She was an easy read to him.

What he was really having a conflict with was the fact that he may possibly have a crush on her. Awe, who was he kidding? He definitely had a crush on her. So what should he do now? He knew that Raven liked him back and she had liked him for a while. He wasn't sure if he should tell her or not. Because, in all truth, he wasn't exactly sure if these feelings were genuine or if they were coming out of the sadness he felt for her. That was his conflict. Was this real or pity induced? As much as he hated to admit it, he really wasn't sure.

Raven gently nudged him to bring him out of his thoughts and snag his attention. He quickly shook his thoughts away and turned to her. "Yeah?" he asked.

She motioned that it was time that they headed back to the tower.

"You sure?" he asked. "We haven't been out all that long."

She tilted her head towards the tower and gave him a look that said, "I'm ready to go home."

He sighed and said, "Okay, let's go then."

Raven levitated into the air and began to fly. Beast Boy was about to transform when he saw someone out of the corner of his eye, waving to him. He looked over and saw the girl who looked like Terra, waving him over. He found this odd, but at the same time exciting.

"Uh, hey Raven, I'll catch up later, okay?" he called to her.

Raven hadn't seen the girl, so she simply nodded and flew back towards the tower. Once he was sure Raven would not come back he ran over to the girl. She was smiling sweetly and looked a little shy. He was glad to see her two lackeys weren't with her.

"Hey," said Beast Boy with a smile.

"Hi," she said, smiling. "Haven't seen you for a while."

"Well, I kinda figured out that you didn't want me around," he said chuckling. "So, uh, why'd you call me over?"

The girl looked around for a second then smiled, grabbed Beast Boy's hand, and dragged him off. He was a bit shocked by this, but didn't mind. He let her lead him wherever she wanted. He felt his heart race at her touch. She was like a clone of Terra, and that was enough to make him feel butterflies.

The girl giggled to herself as she dragged Beast Boy down various streets until they were in the back of an alley. By this point Beast Boy felt quite out of breath. When they came to a stop she let go of his hand and he attempted to catch his breath. But he had barely any time, for the girl pushed him up against a brick wall and pressed her lips to his.

Beast Boy's eyes went wide at the feel of her kissing him. But they quickly rolled up into his head and he let her kiss him for as long as she wanted to. After a few seconds she pulled away, smiling to herself. Beast Boy slowly opened his eyes and what he saw before him made him jump and scream.

"Dude!" he exclaimed.

The girl had changed from the Terra form to the form of Adrienne. She was smiling smugly and looked at him like a grand prize.

"My, you're a nice kisser, did you know that?" she said.

"Where'd you come from?" he asked, shocked and growing angry.

"Hmm… good kisser, but not that bright," Adrienne said to herself, examining Beast Boy up and down.

As he heard her speak he remembered that that was Ravens voice. Her real voice. He could see the necklace hanging around her neck with the purple orb that contained Ravens voice. He had wanted to hear what Ravens voice really sounded like. And now that he was, he felt nothing but rage.

"What do you want?" he growled.

She chuckled a bit and said, "What don't I want?"

He was growing impatient and angrier by the second. He clenched his fists and said, "If you know what's good for you you'll get out of here before I tear you into a million pieces. And trust me, I'll do it!"

"Ooh, so he does have a bloodthirsty side," she said grinning. "I like that. I can definitely work that into something more. But, don't get me wrong, I've got a lot of work in front of me. You're far too sweet right now. But that can change."

"What are you talking about?" he asked, furiously.

"I've always wanted a boy toy," she sighed to herself, smiling at Beast Boy. "And you're perfect!"

"What? Dude… what?" he said, confused. "Boy toy? Dude, if you think I'm gonna be your plaything then you can rot in…"

"Calm down, it's a compliment," said Adrienne, smiling almost innocently. "I mean, I could have any guy in existence and I've chosen you. Congratulations."

"You're insane!" Beast Boy yelled.

"Oh I love it when you talk all fierce like that!" she gushed. "I can hear the beasts inside of you roaring to get out."

"You don't even know me!" he shouted at her.

"Oh, I've been studying you," she said, running her finger up his chest, neck, and chin. "Ever since I saw you when I took Ravens voice for my own I haven't been able to get you out of my mind. Your light olive skin, your dark forest hair, your emerald eyes; do you have any idea how gorgeous you are? Well, you know, for a short teenage boy? And your powers are to die for. If you weren't so cute I'd be taking them for myself. But, I've decided I want all of you."

"Well you can't have me," he said through his teeth. "And trust me, I want nothing to do with you." He then realized that she was within arm length and so was the necklace. As fast as he could he made a grab for it, but she gracefully moved out of the way of.

"No no no," she said, shaking a finger at him. "This is mine now."

"Not for long," he growled and went after it again. She quickly grabbed him and threw him away from her and into the wall.

"You don't seem understand," she said, putting a hand on her hip. "This voice is my voice now. And you can't just simply take it away from me. If you remove the necklace then the voice will be lost and no one will have it. Don't you think I realize how easy it would be for someone to just grab it? I've thought of everything, my dear."

"Ugh, don't call me that!" he yelled, disgusted, and threw his arm out, trying to punch her. She ducked under it and pushed him when he had passed her.

She giggled and said, "Oh, you are fun, aren't you?"

He growled and tried to punch her again, but she moved out of the way once more, letting him punch the brick wall. He hissed and pulled it back, holding the damaged hand.

"Are you about done?" she asked, crossing her arms and looking bored.

"That's it," he growled. "Playtime's over." He transformed into a tiger, let out a mighty roar, and pounced at her. She yawned and flew into the air, letting him completely miss her. He swiftly turned into a pterodactyl and flew up at her. Just as he was about to reach her she kicked and connected her foot with the bottom of his beak, sending him flipping backwards. He fell to the ground and changed back to normal.

"Come on, now, I know what you're capable of," she said, touching down. "You don't have to show off."

"I'm not showing off!" he growled.

"Then stop changing into animals," she said, rolling her eyes. "I've seen you do it a dozen times in all sorts of battles."

"That's it, I'm outa here," he said, holding his still injured hand, and began to walk out of the alley.

"I don't think so," she sang, stopping him. "You're coming with me."

"Get away from me!" he threatened, pushing past her.

She frowned and got in front of him again. "Maybe you don't understand," she said, her voice getting harsh. "I have chosen you to be mine. Do you have any idea how special that is? And you have so much potential. You are exactly what I need to be unstoppable. Together we're going to rule the universe and every dimension in between! Now why would you refuse such an offer?"

"Because you're evil," he growled. "You're evil, selfish, insane, and you stole her voice!"

"She didn't deserve it!" Adrienne hissed. "Such an angelic voice should belong to someone who could match its magnificence. And I am the only person worthy enough to posses this voice. To have someone like Raven own this voice is a mockery of its beauty."

That was it. Beast Boy felt something within him snap. He had spent almost every hour of every day with Raven since the incident; getting to know her and bonding with her. And in that time he had realized how beautiful she was. He had rarely seen her face for it was always covered by her hood. And now he saw that that hood had been concealing one of the most beautiful, stunning girls to probably ever exist.

He sprung at Adrienne with such speed and force that even she was startled. He grabbed her by the throat and pushed her up against the wall. It was taking everything within him not to kill her right then and there. He was actually snarling at her.

Adrienne had been shocked at first, but quickly smiled wickedly at him, ignoring the fact that he had her by the throat. "Did I touch upon a nerve?" she asked evilly. Beast Boy only growled a low, guttural growl. She looked deep into his eyes and saw something that unnerved her and at the same time made her furious. "You… you like her," she said, almost shocked. "Don't you?"

"That's none of your business," he said, strengthening his grip on her throat. "Now give me a reason not to kill you."

"Because if you kill me you'll never get Ravens voice back," she said, no longer even trying to act sweet and seducing. She was angry now. Raven just had to have everything, didn't she? Well, once again, she was about to lose something Adrienne was sure she held quite dear. "Now release me."

Beast Boy was so close to ending this creature. She had caused Raven so much pain and she deserved to pay for her crimes. But he could not kill her. He had never killed anyone and he wasn't going to stain his soul by ending this disgusting being's existence. He let go of her throat and took a step back.

"This isn't over," said Beast Boy.

Adrienne rubbed her throat and fixed herself. "You think I don't know that?" she answered nonchalantly. "Now, come on, we've got work to do."

"I already told you, I'm not going anywhere with you!" he yelled.

"Yes you will or I'll make you," said Adrienne. "I always get what I want, Beast Boy. Always."

"Well, not this time," said Beast Boy and he turned into a hawk and flew away from there as fast as he could. He had to get back to the tower. He had to tell them that Adrienne was back.

Adrienne watched as Beast Boy took off. "Fine, if that's the way you want it," she said and disappeared into the dark shadows of the alley.