A/N: Hey, I'm back with a second chapter. I hope you guys are loving the story. Any way that's all I have. Enjoy the second chapter.
Summary: When Beast Boy gets turned into a girl, he must cope with the help of Raven and the others until he returns to normal. However, Deathstroke is planning on something big.
Rating: M for future chapters
Chapter 2
Adapting to Change
It's been a good several hours since Beast Boy went into his room. At the same time, it's been a good while for Raven as well. Currently, Raven was drinking some of her herbal tea to calm down her mild anger. "After two hours of meditating. And none of my emotions could help me? Jerks."
Raven just sighs before taking another sip of tea. To be truthful she wasn't angry at her emotions. Instead she was angry at herself for not being able to come up with one thing to help Beast Boy. That, in of itself, is something she hates. She hated the fact, that she was near than useless to help with her best friend. But that will not stop her from trying. She's going to find some way to help Beast Boy. No matter how long or what it'll take.
The opening of a door pulled Raven out of her thoughts. Turning her head, she saw Robin entering the kitchen. She watched as Robin walked by her and to the fridge. Hearing Robin sigh, as he grabbed the jug of milk, cause Raven to be a bit concern.
"Something the matter Robin?"
Robin turned to Raven a bit surprise. After all no one was in the kitchen when he walked in…right? "Raven?" Robin quickly regain his composure and cleared his throat. "W-When did you walked in?"
Raven just glared at her leader in confusion. After all, if anyone would have noticed her it should be Robin. He is the Boy Wonder raised and train by the Greatest Detective, Batman. "I was already here, Robin. You'd walked by me without even acknowledging that I was here. Are you ok?"
Robin looked at Raven for a second before sighing. "I'm not going to lie Raven. No, I'm not ok."
Raven, who was leaning on the countertop, straighten as she continued to look at Robin. "Robin, what is wrong?"
Robin replied instantly, "It's the H.I.V.E. I don't have any reasonable explanation on why they were at that museum warehouse. I've gone over the fight in my head many times, but something about that fight. The way it all happened, it doesn't make any sense."
Raven silently agreed. The fight against the H.I.V.E was just so unusual and out of the ordinary. Usually the H.I.V.E would go after banks and jewelry stores. Any place where they could grab a quick buck, were places that they hit. Raven took another sip of her tea, as she continued to listen to Robin.
"This wasn't their usual M.O. After all, what they usually go for, are places with quick cash. Banks, jewelry stores, any place where they can get in and get out as quickly as possible and with as much money as possible."
Robin paused, "But the museum warehouse, while may have priceless artifacts that could be used to be sold on the black market, isn't something that the H.I.V.E is known for." Robin crushed the glass in his fist as he grips the sides of his head. "GAH! This is so damn frustrating!"
Raven touched Robin's shoulders causing him to look at her.
"Robin, everything will be fine. We've gotten out tougher situations with my father, Deathstroke and the Brotherhood of Evil."
Robin smiled at Raven. After all, if anyone could look on the bright side it was her. A swish from the door caught both Raven and Robin's attention. Entering the room was Beast Boy. Only he stopped when he saw both Robin and Raven.
"Beast Boy, you are out of your room. How are you holding up?"
Beast Boy didn't answer instead he started to slightly fidget. Raven and Robin stood silently as they watched Beast Boy. Beast Boy head was looking down towards the ground, he had his left arm in between his breast, his right hand was down lower towards his crotch, and he was rubbing his legs together. Raven and Robin looked at each before looking back at Beast Boy.
"Beast Boy, is something wrong?"
Robin and Raven watched as Beast Boy stayed silent as he went redder. Instead he just groaned. Raven just sighed.
"Beast Boy, if there is anything we can do to help you have to tell us. Otherwise we can't help you."
Without warning, Beast Boy grabbed Ravens hand and drugged her away as they left the kitchen. Robin just watched as they disappeared. Knowing there was nothing he could do, he then went to grab a broom to clean up the broken glass.
Raven meanwhile, resisted the urge to pull her hand from Beast Boy's. Especially since she could feel that Beast Boy is super nervous. About what, she couldn't tell. So, she just went along with Beast Boy. When they finally stopped in front of Beast Boy's room, Raven lifted an eyebrow in confusion.
"Um…Beast boy, why are you leading me to your room?"
Beast Boy just looked back at Raven, but once again stayed silent. Instead of answering he opened the door and with a hand mentioned Raven to step inside. Hesitantly, Raven followed Beast Boy's unspoken request. As she entered the room she noticed that Beast Boy continued to look away from her glaze. Raven took a quick look around Beast Boy's room, as she noticed that it was somewhat cleaner than it was a month ago. But that was normal as Beast Boy went through several stages of cleanliness.
"R-Raven."
Startled Raven quickly turned around and noticed Beast Boy. Her heart slightly pounding from being startled. "I forgotten how much different Beast Boy sounded since he's a girl now."
"Y-Yes, Beast Boy what is it? Did you need something?"
Raven watched as Beast Boy slowly nodded but kept quiet. Instead Raven watched as Beast Boy just slightly squirmed as his inner thighs just rubbed against each other and his hands stayed low.
"U-Um, Raven I-I n…need your h-help with s-s-something."
Now Raven isn't dumb, as she could sense that Beast Boy is super embarrassed with his request. But Raven also has observed a lot of children over the years as a super heroine. And she picked up on certain things. Almost immediately Raven started to blush, as she knew exactly what Beast Boy needed help with.
"Why? Why me Beast Boy. Why not Starfire?"
"Raven, you know that Beast Boy trusts you the most."
Raven just mentally sighed as she knew that Knowledge spoke the truth. But it doesn't make it that much easier.
"I-I know that I-I'm asking a lot from you Raven. And before you ask I did look up some stuff on my computer, but…" Beast looked down at the ground as his face went redder. "I just need someone to help give me some guidance."
Raven just continued to watch Beast Boy. "You know that you are asking me to help you use the toilet like a toddler, right?"
Beast Boy just nodded slowly, not looking back up at Raven. Raven just sighed silently as she lowered her head slightly.
"You know you got to help him Raven. You know, that right?"
Raven knew exactly what Beast Boy was going through, though not to the same scale as a sex change. But Raven does know what it's like being in a completely new and different body. Things works differently than one would expect, yet you had to work through it. Work at it until you are finally back in your own body, and everything goes back to normal. And that's all what Raven wants.
"Beast Boy."
Beast Boy lifted his head when he felt a hand touch his shoulder. Looking up at Raven, Beast Boy listened as she spoke.
"I'm here to help you. I know what's it like going through changes like you. Starfire and I switch bodies when we fought against Puppet King. My point is that you can come to me for help whenever you need it. Ok?"
Beast Boy didn't speak as he nodded in understanding. Raven continued to smile gently at Beast Boy as she took his hand and lead him to his restroom.
Cyborg, Robin, and Starfire were currently sitting on the couch. Robin and Cyborg were playing a fighting video game while Starfire just watched. Starfire wanted to talk to Raven about doing the talking of the girl's night, but she didn't know where Raven is. Robin had mentioned Beast Boy coming and dragging Raven away somewhere, when they were in the kitchen. But that was a while ago.
"BOOYA! I just kicked your butt little man!"
Robin just growled while Starfire cheered. "Yea, Cyborg!"
"No fair Cy, you've played this game a whole lot more than I have."
Cyborg just laughed as he replied, "So, you wanted to play this game. You challenge me remember?"
Robin ran a hand through his hair as he huffed. He took a moment of silence before turning back to Cyborg. "Alright Cy, best 152 out of 303."
Cyborg glared at Robin before he repicked up his controller. "Oh, it is on now! Game 2 start up right now!"
Before they could start another game, Starfire yelled out "FRIEND BEAST BOY!" Turning their heads Robin and Cyborg watched as Starfire flew towards Raven and Beast Boy. Dropping their controllers, they got up off the couch and walked over to their friends. Robin, of course, noticed how uneasy Beast Boy was feeling as he stayed slightly behind Raven.
"Alright, guys, lets give Beast Boy some space."
Robin watched as both Cyborg and Starfire took a step back. He then cleared his throat as he spoke to Beast Boy.
"So, Beast Boy, how are you feeling? Are you doing ok?"
Beast Boy looked up at Robin and slowly nodded. "Somewhat, yeah."
Robin slightly smiled. "At least he's engaging. That's a good sign."
"But," Beast Boy continued. "I really need to talk to Starfire. If…If's alright?"
Starfire gasp at the mention of her name. So, she floated over to Beast Boy saying, "Friend Beast Boy, I am here to do the comforting. Whatever it is you want me to do, I'll do it in the name of our friendship."
Beast Boy smiled at Starfire's antics. Wither or not it was intentional it did lift Beast Boy's spirit. Enough so that Beast Boy was at least out from behind Raven.
"Thanks Star, I…I appreciate it." Beast Boy then opened his mouth to say something but closed it. He then started to blush as he struggled to speak. "But…Um, Star, I um…I need to go shopping for new clothes."
Beast Boy was looking at the floor at the end of his sentence, too embarrassed to look up at Star. Starfire took a moment to process what Beast Boy was asking, but she quickly figured it out. So, Starfire did what she always did when one of her friends ask to go to the world of shops and clothes…she screamed out it joy.
"Oh, Beast Boy! I am so excited that you wanted to go and shop the stores of clothes and jewelry!" Starfire gave Beast Boy a bearhug as she twirled around. She placed Beast Boy down, then she clasped her hands together. "I shall grab the card of credits, then we shall go to the mall. Meet me outside on the ceiling Beast Boy."
With that Starfire flew towards her room, while Beast Boy turned towards Raven. Raven just gave Beast Boy a nod, and a small smile. With that Beast Boy went into the elevator and started to go up to the roof. Robin and Cyborg glanced at one another, as they watched Raven walked to the couch and sat down. Confused at the scene that just unfolded before them, Cyborg and Robin walked towards Raven. Stopping in front of Raven, they noticed that she had her book out. Cyborg and Robin were contemplating on what to ask Raven. Raven, of course, noticed them standing in front of them.
So, she just sighed and spoke. "What do you guys want?"
Robin just smiled and started to scratch the back of his head. "Well…We just wanted to know what that was back there."
"Starfire and Beast Boy are going clothes shopping, what's wrong with that?"
Cyborg lifted his eyebrow. "Well, consider the fact that you have been with Beast Boy for a while. We thought that you might have gone with Beast Boy instead."
"While it's true that I've been with Beast Boy, it was my idea that he should go with Star to the mall."
This statement caused Robin to be a bit confused. Raven noticed this and continued to speak. "Before you say anything, Star has more fashion sense then I do. Plus, this will help Beast Boy cope with his current situation. It will help him get use to his female body, while we can think up of a way to help Beast Boy. That and it'll help them bond somewhat."
Robin couldn't come up with a counter-question. After all that was the best plan to help out Beast Boy, (at least at this moment.) But this situation can't go on for long. Who knows what short of problems will come from this. For crime in Jump City is constant and who knows when the Titans are needed. Robin can't imagine what short of scandals will come from Beast Boys new appearance. But that's a future problem Robin will have to figure out later. First thing is to make sure that Beast Boy stays as happy as he can be. For the happy morale atmosphere has dampened a bit.
"If this will help Beast Boy, I'm not against it. But we still need to find a way to reverse the effects on Beast Boy. Have you found anything else about reversing the effect of the artifacts Raven?"
Raven closed her book gently, but she just sighs heavily and shook her head. Cyborg and Robin both sighed, as Cyborg walked away towards the kitchen. Robin just stood and watch Cyborg as he walked away.
"Cyborg, where are you going?"
Cyborg stopped in his tracks. He turned his head towards Robin and he answered. "Going to make dinner. Knowing Starfire, she is going to wear out Beast Boy with the shopping. Plus, as much as I want to help BB, I don't know much about magic based items. So, I'll just leave it to you two."
With that Cyborg left Robin and Raven as he entered the kitchen. Robin just scratches his head as he stared at the closed door. He then turned around and walked towards the couch. Sighing, Robin sat down next to Raven. This day has been exhausting for everyone. But there is something that is nagging Robin. However, he doesn't know what it is. When it seems like some sort of relief would enter the Titans Tower, something dark is creeping in the corner, and it's waiting. Waiting to strike, when the time is right.
-Elsewhere at the same time-
Deathstroke is standing, watching as his current plan is being constructed.
"Soon, Titans, soon. You will fall into my trap. You always do."
A/N: And done. I hope this chapter was pleasing for you guys. I think I kinda butchered the flow there in the end, but I'm satisfied with it. Just what does Deathstroke have in store for our Titan friends? You'll just have to find out in the next chapter.
-Sergeant Daniel out