Ch 15 Part 4

Cyborg ran the doorbell and stood back to see the smiling face of his girlfriend Bumblebee. "It's about time you all showed up," she smiled as she let her boyfriend and the rest of the Titans inside.

"Sorry Karen, are you ok?" asked Cy.

"You're so sweet to me Sparky, but you owe me big."

"I know, I know. Thanks Karen," he said as he quickly kissed her own the lips before they all entered the living room, earning them some gasps.

"Well Robin, Starfire, Raven, and Beast boy this is my grandfather Hugh and my grandmother Penny. Grand dad, grandma these are the Titans, the team I told you I was a part of."

"Oh yes I remember," said Penny. "We appreciate you all and our grandson for protecting this city."

"Thank you, it's nice to hear," said Robin.

"Garfield," said Hugh as he got off his chair, looking at the green changeling.

"Um, how do you-?" asked BB as he was startled by the man's hands on his face.

"So tortured and full of secrets aren't you Garfield?" he said as he looked at the rest of the Titans. "They don't know, do they?"

"Dad, come on that's enough," said Mrs. Stone. "It's time for your medication," she said as she led him into the kitchen.

"Forgive Hugh," said Penny to Beast boy. "He has a way with people."

"Sure," said BB as a knock came to the door that Cyborg went to answer.

"Oh my god, it's the Teen Titans," said the young female.

"Uh Tasha you do know I'm a part of the team to, right?" said Cy.

"Yeah whatever," said Tasha as she walked up to the Titans. "I'm Tasha, Victor's cousin. It's nice to meet you all."

"Stop embarrassing yourself Tasha," said a young male. "I'm Devin, Tasha's my sister."

"It's nice to meet you both," said Starfire as the others nodded in agreement.

Before Cyborg could close the door, he smiled. "Hey uncle Bernie, aunt Pam," he said and then smiled to the child in his aunt's arms. "Hey Trey, you've gotten so big now, buddy!"

"Wow, Cyborg's got a lot of family," said BB.

"He hardly comes to see us anymore," said Tasha.

"Well that comes with the job. We hardly get to see the people we care about, but they understand," said Robin.

"I heard you and Starfire finally got together. Man was that painful to watch. I mean it was obvious you two were into each other," said Devin.

The couple blushed as BB laughed and Raven smirked. "You should have seen them around the tower. Dude it was just plain painful to watch."

"So?" said Tasha as she looked at BB. "What are you doing later?" she asked.

"Raven, uh wait! What I meant to say is that Raven is my girlfriend."

"Really?" asked Tasha. "Why?"

"I love her that's why," said BB. "It's none of your business."

"Um," said Mrs. Stone as she entered the room, "dinner is ready so everyone can take their seats."

Dinner was great, and tension was gone once conversation started around the table. The Titans heard amusing stories about their friend Victor and laughed right along with the family. After dinner they all gathered around the living room, enjoying each other's company.

Beast boy could feel Hugh's gaze on him every once in a while, and it made him nervous. 'Ok, what does this guy know? He knew my name but what else?' His gaze went to Hugh, who had been staring at him this time. Hugh got up and left the room. Seeing how everyone was occupied at the moment, he stood up and followed Hugh.

"Pain," said Hugh as BB came around the corn and found the old man sitting on his chair on the balcony. "Sit," he said to the chair beside him.

"You're not going to say anything, are you?" asked BB as he sat down beside the old man.

"Pain is a part of you Garfield Logan. It always will be. It does not mean you can't lessen it."

"Is that a yes or a no?"

"My son came home and would tell me about you when he worked at S.T.A.R labs. I will not tell a soul, but your soul is still tortured by the past. The girl with the amethyst eyes will save you. That is if you want to be saved."

"I love her so much. How can I ask that of her? It's not like her past was easy as well."

"You've saved her many times Garfield. Allow yourself to open up to her completely even if it's painful. She will understand. She loves you."

BB smiled. "Thank you Hugh," he said as he got up and walked back inside the home to see Pam, Tasha, and Mrs. Stone in the kitchen, baking while Starfire watched. Walking into the living room, he saw Cyborg playing video games with Devin and Robin. Penny was talking with Bernie, and he didn't see Raven, so he set out to find her.

Walking down a hall, he saw Trey sitting by a door, clapping his hands happily. BB smiled as he picked the baby up. "Hey buddy, what are you doing here?" he asked as the toilet flushed, the faucet turn on and then off.

"That little weirdo followed me into the bathroom," said Raven. "I told him to go away, but he obviously didn't get the hint."

BB smiled. "Dude, that is just so ador-

"No, don't even say THAT word. It's not cute when you enter my room unannounced. Why would I think a child following me into the bathroom is adorable?"

"Well because he doesn't know any better. He's just curious about the world around him," said BB as Trey pulled his finger.

"Then what's your excuse?" Raven asked.

"I want to be close to you," he blushed and then Trey chuckled as he squirmed in the changeling's arms so he let him go to crawl back to his family.

"That's sweet Garfield," she smiled, "so how did your talk go with Hugh go?"

"You saw that, huh?" he said as he scratched the back of his neck.

"Kind of hard not to miss but I understand. You needed to find out for yourself what he knows about you."

"There's some things I haven't told you, but I don't think now is the right time to talk about them."

"All right," she said as he took her hand tenderly in his.

"So what did you do while I was gone?"

"Wish I had a brought a book," she said as she heard her boyfriend's laughter.

Before they could make their way back to the others, Raven stopped in mid step. "Rae, what's up?"

"I-I can sense someone outside, waiting," she said as BB let go of her hand, walked passed the other Titans and Cyborg's family, and opened the door.

His eyes widened in horror, and he felt like he couldn't move his feet. "It's you. Slade."

"Why hello Garfield, I think it's time we had a nice chat."

"I don't think so," said BB, "and don't call me that."

"What do you want Slade?" demanded Robin as Starfire, Cyborg, and Raven came out after their leader.

"Patience Robin, have I taught you nothing?" said Slade.

"What do you want with Beast boy?" asked Raven.

"Right to the point, I like that," he said as he looked at BB. "You've fooled all your friends for years Beast boy. Impressive. You're not who you appear to be, and you have the potential to be a powerful asset to me."

"There's no reason in the universe I'd ever want to be your apprentice. We saw how that turned out with Robin and Terra. You may have been able to control them with your fancy gadgets, but you won't control me," said BB.

"Don't be so sure Beast boy, I have my ways. We will meet again soon, count on it," said Slade as he disappeared before any of the Titans could get to him.