CLAIMER: I OWN THIS SONG AND UNDO FUTURE!

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Istra is a #1 band in my book, Under Oath is sadly #2 If you haven't guessed after reading this, I am a musician.

"Five AM," Beast Boy groaned as he stared at his beeping alarm clock. "This bites!" BB slowly got up from his bed and pulled out something from the closet. "Why must they have practice this early in the morning?" he asked himself, as he grabbed a dark black case and heaved it out the door into the hallway. "Maybe I should tell the team about this?" he asked himself, pulling out a large Marshall half stack from the far corner of his closet. "It probably would get me more noticeable." Beast Boy took his case and crate and lugged them to the garage to his new Ford F-150 pickup truck. "And Robin thinks I need it for long distance 'engagements," he whispered. "What a dope!" BB unlocked his truck and pulled the tailgate down to load up his equipment. After his gear was in the bed, BB opened the front door and stepped inside. He reached up and pulled out a CD from the holder on the visors. "Playing this is totally worth it!" he said, as he popped the CD into the stereo. At this point, BB was glad that Cyborg offered to soundproof the inside of his truck, as he listened to his own sick guitar solo. BB had been leading a somewhat double life as hero by day and lead guitarist for Undo Future by morning. Beast Boy had been a loyal band member since he was 15, but it is getting harder to sneak out of the tower each year. He knew deep down that one day, his friends and teammates would discover him, but in the back of his mind he did not see it as a bad thing. "Today is the last day!" he exclaimed, as he turned the ignition of his truck and shifted down to drive. "I have to tell them. Right after this gig!" Beast Boy sped out of the tower and onto the interstate towards the Caterali Center where the famous "Battle of the Bands" competitions were held. "I can't wait to win!"

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Raven woke up and stared at her alarm clock. "Crap!" she practically screamed. "The Battle of the Bands is today!" Raven jumped out of bed and threw on her cape. She suddenly reached over and picked up a CD case with Undo Future written on the side. "I have never seen them in concert, but since they are in town I have a shot!" she opened up the pamphlet inside and read the names of the musicians. "Garfield Logan: Lead Guitar?" she asked herself. "Why does that name ring a bell?" She shrugged her thought off and quickly dashed out of her room to the kitchen, but something stopped her. Beast Boy's door was open, which was unusual because he had a room to himself and he always shut his door. Once again, she shrugged it off. "He's probably cooking Tofu ham or something," she groaned, shuddering at the mere suggestion of her trying some.

When she made it to the kitchen she saw Cy cooking bacon and Robin sitting at the counter holding hands with Starfire. "Get a room you two!" Raven said plainly, but with a slight smile. After all, she was happy that the two lovers finally realized their true feelings, but it hurt her to think that she would never have the opportunity to feel a love like that. "Hey Rae!" Cy said. "Usual entrance eh?"
"Same ol' same," she replied with a smirk. "Anyone see Beast Boy?"

"Nope," Robin said. "He left a note saying he was running a few errands for the team. He has his communicator just in case so if there is any trouble…?"

"I think he left in a hurry," Raven said. "His door was still open when I got up." Everyone stared at her. Since when did she notice that? "Well I have to go too. The battle of the Bands is today."

"I heard Undo Future was going to be there," Robin said. Cy lit up. "They are the greatest rock band alive!" he screamed. "That Garfield guy can really shred on guitar. Do you know what is funny?" he asked. "That guy has the same name as Dino-butt! Funny huh?"

"Huh?" Raven said in thought. "Well, I have to go. Be back when it's over," she said plainly. Cy ran up to her before she walked out the door. "Get Garfield's autograph for me would you?"

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"Hey Randy," Beast Boy said. "Can you give me a hand here?" Randy, the band's rhythm guitarist quickly ran up to BB and placed his hands on the sides of his Marshall, catching it just before it toppled to the pavement. "Ready to take the win, Garfield?" he asked between huffs of lifting the amp and bringing it to the ground. "Yep," Garfield replied boastfully. "As I can ever be."

"I still want to know how you got this in your truck alone," Randy asked. Garfield smiled at his friend. "Ramps can really help," he said. "Enough strength and you can get it up there, its getting down that sucks!" Randy laughed and grabbed a handle to help wheel the stack to the stage. BB grabbed his electric. "Still got the baby huh, Gar?" someone said behind him. It was Victor, the bassist. "It's better than your piece of crud," BB joked, pointing at Victor's Music Man 5 string bass. "Watch it, bro," Victor warned. "Save the bashing for the other bands!"

"How is the setup?" Garfield asked. Victor shrugged. "Daniel has his DW set in front on a raised platform with an Undone banner across it, Curtis will be in front of the platform center stage closest to the monitors, You have right stage, while me and Randy have Stage Left. I am telling you, this is going to rock hard core! How's your beast?" BB smiled and placed his case on the floor. He unhooked the buckles and opened the case to reveal a Reddish Black style Gibson Les Paul custom with gold plated Grover tuners and '57 Gibson golden pickups. "Same pretty lady," he said, wiping it off with a soft towel. "It cost me a lot, but it was so worth it! Lets tune up inside! We only got an hour until Showtime!"

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Raven just arrived at the arena in time to get a good seat. "Four rows from the stage," she thought, "not bad!" Quickly, the center began filling with other rowdy teens expecting to get their socks rocked off by great performances. Raven began reading her program which told the order of which band went up. "Undo Future is the final act," she whispered. She watched as the announcer stepped up to the microphone. "There has been a change of plan," he said. "Since Undo Future's lead guitarist has to be out due to family matters, they will be playing first. After them will be Istra, and finally Under Oath." Raven was thrilled when she heard the announcement, but she wasn't the only one. The center erupted with cheers and applause as the center lights shut off.

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"You ready, bro?" Curtis said, patting BB on the shoulder. Garfield had his Les Paul slung around his shoulder while his right hand held the neck. "Let's do this!" he said. Suddenly, Curtis stopped BB. "Your singing," he said quickly.

"WHAT?" BB screamed. "I don't…?"

"Kick out New Life!" he said. "I'll back you up!" BB realized there was no way out, so he grinned. "That guitar lead is wicked awesome," he said. "I'll do it."

"SHOWTIME!" Randy screamed. "LET'S ROCK!"

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Raven felt her heart jump with every clap of the audience and almost passed out when she saw the silhouettes of the band members on the dark stage. "I have waited since 14 to see these guys," she said, trying to remain in control of her emotions. "They better through out a great show!" Suddenly, a bright spotlight shown down upon the stage showing every member with his back turned, except the drummer. The lead singer grabbed the microphone and pulled it over to the Lead guitarist, Garfield. "There is a little change here," Curtis said before adjusting the microphone to Gar's level. "Gar will be doing a song called new life while I back it up on vocals. Enjoy!"

"There is something about this guy…?" Raven said to herself. "He looks very familiar." As if on cue, Garfield turned around. Raven almost fell out of her chair. The greatest lead guitar player in Jump City was fighting Crime alongside her?

"'Sup guys?" BB asked. "Yeah, there is a slight change, but I'll make it up to you." Raven was stunned. BB seemed cool and mature. This was too much to take! BB turned to Daniel and allowed him to count off the song. On four, the whole band jumped into the air in unison to land into a heavy metal riff.

"This song is my favorite," BB said while still playing. "Here we go!" When he said that, everything stopped, except for B's guitar.

You told me your right

Pull the wool by my eyes

But I see through your disguise

'Told me the earth

Has all there is to offer

But there's more to my life than this!

Everyone screamed as BB did a wicked pick scratch from the bridge all the way up to the top of the neck.

I have to find a way

To lose my life, but stay awake!

The instruments stopped just in time for Daniel to do a perfect drum roll from the snare to the final floor tom. Raven was still shocked at how well known this dimwit really was.

I give you my life, will you take control I give you my soul. Help me let it go

My heart is broken only you can mend

I stand forgiven my life begins!

"IT BEGINS!" BB screamed, while going into a perfect solo where each finger just happened to hit the right note at the right time. Two measures into it, BB stopped and thrust the neck of his guitar in Randy's direction, giving him a measure to show off as well. "Wow," was all Raven could say.

It's black as night

I watch stars fall from the sky

You told me I'm wrong

You did not believe me

Now the end has come

Every instrument stopped to where Curtis sung the pre chorus alone, sending every member of the audience into a positive uproar when the chorus kicked in.

As soon as the song began, it was over. Garfield did an outstanding four measure solo that made Slash from Guns' N Roses bury his head in shame, but Raven still cannot grasp the fact that the biggest geek on the teem was the coolest rock star alive! "I have to get to him!" she said. "Where is his truck?"

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"WICKED!" Curtis and Victor both roared, giving Garfield a gnarly nuggie for his great work. "It is in the bag!" Randy and Daniel screamed, hugging each other as if they won the World Series. "I told you New Life was perfect!" Curtis said, reaching out his hand to shake Beast Boy's. Daniel spoke up. "I didn't think we were that popular," he said. "I saw a Titan in the crowd. About the fourth row too."

"What?" BB asked embarrassed. "You invite your friends, 'Beast Boy'?" Victor joked. "You guys know?" BB asked, blushing. "Yeah," Daniel said. "Kinda figured it when you came to practice sore after that battle you and your team had with Slade a while back. Tripped and fell doesn't explain a black eye bro!" Everyone laughed. "How come only one Titan showed up?" Victor asked. "Didn't you invite them?"

"They never had an idea of this…" BB said, "until now that is."

"Don't worry," Randy said, helping BB load up his equipment into his Ford pickup. "Well," BB said. "I want my share of my cash when we win!"

"Five dollars then?" Curtis joked.

"Five Hundred sounds better!" BB said smiling, before opening his door to step inside. "Didn't I lock this?" he asked himself, but shrugged it off thinking he maybe forgot. Bb quickly placed the key in the ignition and started the car. "Boy will I have a lot of explaining to do!" he groaned, as he turned off the radio to think of the right words to say.

"Yes you do…Garfield!" a voice said behind him, making him slam on the brakes and come to a complete stop. "RAVEN!" BB screamed. "What are you…?"

"Relax," she said, as she climbed into the front seat. "Undo Future is actually my favorite band, in fact, everyone in the Tower loves your stuff. I don't think it is going to be that bad if you tell them. But I have a few questions though."

"You're scaring me," BB said. "You asking questions about me? If I answer these questions, what's in it for me?" Raven let out a small laugh and placed her head outside the window of the truck. "Don't know yet."

"That's helpful," BB groaned. "Shoot."

"Why did you not tell us?" She asked with concern in her voice. BB shrugged. "I didn't want you guys to see me differently."

"How so?" Raven asked. BB hung his head, but kept his eyes on the road. "I figure that I am seen as no one special there, how would everyone take it if I told them that I am the greatest musician in Jump? Me? A full time immature prankster, a rock star? No one would have believed me."

"As weird as this sounds," Raven began, "I never saw you as a nobody. Annoying at times, but everyone in the Tower is the same way."

"I get to ask a question," BB protested. "If I wasn't in this band, but in another, less well known group, would you still be this curious?"

"We'll talk about that over lunch."

Well, nice little one shot BBRAE Thing. If you like this check out my other story, The True End. R & R plz!