Ch 20

It was the day of court. It had been a tough day for Beast boy, reliving everything that happened. First he talked about Slade's history of crime towards the people of Jump City and his teammates and his recent kidnapping. Talking about it just made his blood boil inside, but he managed to calm himself. Next he was preparing to talk about his history with Galtry.

"I was young when I met Galtry. He became my guardian after the drowning of my parents. I thought living with him would be a relief after living in the jungle on my own for so long. Before he even knew I could turn into animals, he abused me. I was beaten and verbally abused on a daily basis. Sometimes he wouldn't even feed me. I could see my bones through my skin, and there were so many times where someone could have done something, but they didn't. I guess they figured I wasn't worth saving. I mean maybe I could have saved myself, but I was young and had been through so much in my life. I believed I deserved it."

"I thought it couldn't get worse then it was all ready was but once he found out about my powers, I would never be the same. He brought in scientists, who poked and prodded at me for hours. Their eyes were cold. They didn't even care they were opening up a 7 year old child. They decided I would better suited at Star Labs. I was there for a year before I escaped. If you don't understand why I did what I did, maybe now you'll understand. They were pure evil. They hurt people and take pleasure in their pain. Who knows what would have happened if they were still alive. I'm not saying what I did was right, but it was justified. Thank you for letting me speak your honor," he said as he sat back down.

"Garfield Mark Logan, please stand," said the Judge as the changeling stood. "With all the evidence obtained from the facility juxtaposed with the evidence you've given us over the years of your abuse at the hands of Galtry and Slade, I find Mr. Logan, not guilty. Court is dismissed!" he said.

Relief washed over him as he heard his friends cheering in the background. He could see the Doom Patrol were relieved as well as he turned around. He smiled, but he was worried what this meant for him. He knew some people would never view him the same again. They would see him not as a Titan but a monster. 'Can I be a Titan again.'

"Beast boy, you now have a choice to make," said Mento. "I've talked about it with my team. You can stay with the Doom Patrol and out of the spotlight, or you can go back to Jump City with your team and face ridicule. Beast boy I'm not even sure your team will accept you back as a Titan. "Think about it Beast boy," Mento said to him as the Doom Patrol walked out of the courtroom.

It was time to go home, and Beast boy knew where his heart truly lied. Going over to the Doom Patrol and their ship, he smiled.

"Thanks for the offer Mento but—

"I understand Beast boy," said Mento as he put a hand on his shoulder. "Know that you always have a place with us."

"I do. Thank you Steve," he said as Mento squeezed his shoulder and then stepped back.

"Garfield, you're a strong young man. I didn't know how strong until now. I'm proud of you. Take care of yourself," she said as she hugged him. "I love you."

"I love you to Rita," he said as he felt her let go.

"Well runt I'll see you around," said Robot man as he shook his hand with strength behind it.

"I'll miss you to Cliff."

"Can't say I didn't know this was coming," said Negative man. "You're where you belong."

"I know. Take care of them Larry."

"I will."

Beast boy watched as the Doom Patrol took off. "Goodbye for now," he smiled at the dot in the sky before he turned to his team, who were getting ready to go. Making his way over to the ship, he spotted Raven coming down from her seat to check on him.

"It's hard, isn't it? To say goodbye?" she asked.

"Not as hard as you think. I mean I love them, and they're like family to me but I couldn't imagine my life without you," he said as Raven threw her arms around him, giving him the most passionate kiss of his life while Robin, Starfire, and Cyborg looked at the two lovebirds and smiled.

"Whoa," said BB as their lips separated. "That was amazing Rae."

"I love you to," she said as they held each other for a while.