Emotion Commotion
(AU fic) Raven is the optimistic happy go lucky jokester of the team and Beast Boy is the moody Goth animal changeling.
Oh boy here we go again.
"BB!" The cry echoed throughout the whole Tower and finally reached the elf-like ears of an emerald changeling who was sitting at the dinner table sipping tea.
"Beast Boy!" the voice sang once more. Raven jogged through the common room doors. Today she wore hip huggers jeans and a silver tube top revealing the silver raven tattoo on her shoulder. The ever-present smile spread wider over her face as she held up several shopping bags. "We're back from the mall!" she exclaimed.
Beast Boy sipped his tea and raised one green brow. "I can see that Raven." The changeling's left ear twitched as it always did when he was irritated. The silver hoop on the end jiggled.
"I got you a present!" Raven said ignoring his sarcasm. She set down her bags and began digging through them. "Just give me a minute." she said.
Beast Boy rolled his eyes and got to his feet preparing to head to his room, when the alarm started blaring and red lights started flashing.
"It's Adonis again," Robin reported bringing up reports on the computers. He turned around, "Titans—Go!"
Beast Boy morphed himself into a bird and soared through the air while Raven created a disk for Cyborg to stand on. Starfire grabbed Robin's hands and they were on their way.
The trail was easy to follow. Several buildings were smashed and huge footsteps were embedded in the concrete. Soon enough they caught up with Adonis who was raiding an electronics store.
"Drop it!" Beast Boy ordered resuming his human shape and dropping a few feet to the ground. He landed in a crouched position with one lip raised, exposing his sharp fangs.
Adonis laughed, "Why don't you try and make me, little man?" he taunted chucking a computer monitor at the shape-shifter.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" A black mist encased the machinery and lowered it harmlessly to the ground. Raven flew at the teen, her hands and eyes glowing brightly. She shot blasts of energy at Adonis and was soon joined by Starfire who peppered him with her starbolts. Then they both gave a cry as a lamp post hit them and sent them spinning.
"Hey big guy," Cyborg yelled running towards Raven who had recovered in midair, "Let's see you handle the Launch."
Raven used her powers and slung Cyborg up ten feet into the air. Adonis stared at the rapidly approaching android stupidly. Cyborg's metal feet connected with his chest and sent him flying back towards Robin who used his bo-staff like a bat and struck the flying villain so hard his flight continued until Beast Boy caught him in the form of a gorilla.
"Booya, in your face Adonis!" Cyborg yelled striking a victory pose next to Raven who was grinning madly.
"And he's outta here!" she said giving her metal friend a high five. She glanced over at Robin who was collapsing his bo-staff "Nice hit." she complimented.
Robin couldn't help but give a grin. "Thanks Rae." He turned his attention to Beast Boy who was still holding the unconscious Adonis. "Me and Star will take him."
The changeling nodded and took flight with Raven and Cyborg hurrying after him.
"You wanna' pass me but you can't pass me… hey you passed me!" Cyborg exclaimed as he and Raven sat on the sofa playing video games.
The half-demon crossed the finish line but didn't do her usual victory dance; instead she stared at the controller with a frown. Cyborg looked over at her in surprise. "What up dudette?
"Nothing really…" Raven sighed and tossed the joystick aside. "I guess it's Beast Boy. No matter how hard I try he always just ignores me. What am I doing wrong?"
Cyborg rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I don't think it's you kid. Beast Boy is…complicated to say the least." He patted the smaller Titan's shoulder. "Don't worry about it. Round two?"
"Nah, I'm going up to the roof to meditate for a little bit."
Beast Boy flew at the punching bag with a cry. His fist met the cloth sack with a satisfying smack. He backed up and followed up with a roundhouse kick.
"Hey BB." a soft voice whispered from the doorway. Raven walked in with her hands behind her back. "What're you doing?" she asked rocking back and forth on her heels as she watched the green Titan attacked the bag with a scowl on his face.
"Training." Beast Boy grunted.
"Oh…um I was wondering…if you're not busy…would you like to come to the mall with me? I got a gift certificate for any bookstore. Wanna' pick something out?"
Beast Boy paused in his routine for a moment. "I am busy Raven. I'm training." He returned to the bag. "And don't call me BB."
Raven walked out of the room with her head hanging.
Beast Boy sat cross-legged on the floor of the common room. His nose was buried in a book and he was enjoying the rare quiet.
"Um… Beast Boy?" Raven said walking over to him. She clutched a small paper bag to her chest "Since you didn't want to go pick out a book, I went ahead and got one for you."
The changeling glanced up at her, marked his place then took the offered package. Without a word he pulled out the volume of its bag. He frowned slightly. "I already have this book Raven."
The girl's smile immediately fell and she lowered her eyes "Oh," she took the book as he offered it back, "then I'll just read it I guess." With that she retreated out of the room.
Beast By watched her go then returned to his book with a slight shake of his head. 'Women' he thought rolling his green eyes.
"Did you have to do that to her man?" Cyborg asked from the sofa.
"Do what?" Beast Boy asked looking up. His ear twitched.
Cyborg was scowling at him. It was a very odd expression on the normally smiling face. "She paid for that book with her own money. She was just trying to be nice."
The changeling shrugged his shoulders. "She can always return it." he said dismissively as he continued to read his novel.
"What is your problem?" Cyborg nearly shouted causing Beast Boy to start. "All Raven ever does is be as nice as she can and you just blow her off."
The green eyes blinked for a few moments. "It's nothing that Raven does. You've all seen the Beast. I don't want anyone getting hurt again." the monotone replied.
"You don't have to be so mean to her all the time! She just wants to be your friend! Why can't you just let her?" the metal Titan stormed out of the room probably to go comfort Raven.
Beast Boy shrugged and tried to return to his book but Cyborg's words pounded through his skull. With an irritated jerk of his left ear the shape-shifter rose to his feet. He was wearing his customary outfit of black jeans and a dark purple, spandex shirt. Silver gloves with the finger cut off covered the green palms. A spiked collar wound around his throat.
Slowly the combat boots made their way down the numerous hallways of Titan's Tower. Finally they reached the door marked RAVEN.
Beast Boy raised a gloved fist and knocked on the door softly. "Raven?" That was strange, no answer. He pressed his ear to the door and was surprised to hear soft sniffling sounds from the other side. He pulled away in disbelief. Raven didn't cry. She was always happy and full of energy. He knocked again, harder this time.
"I told you to leave me alone Cyborg!" The door was flung open by a red eyed Raven. The purple orbs widened when she saw her visitor was Beast Boy. "What do you want?"
"I…" Beast Boy paused for a moment trying to gather his thoughts. "I wanted to apologize Raven. I…" he swallowed "I didn't mean to brush you off like that."
The sorceress leaned on her doorframe pressing her cheek to the cold metal. "Beast Boy, I know you're scared of the Beast but…maybe I can help."
A snort passed through the changeling's nose. "How could you help? You don't know what it's like…to feel that monster inside you all the time."
"Um hello? I am the daughter of an inter-dimensional demon lord. The only reason I was even created was to be a portal for Trigon. Trust me, we have much more in common than you think."
Beast Boy paused and turned this over in his mind. The shorter Titan was right. He cocked his head slightly. "Alright, so how can you help?"
"Follow me!" Raven exclaimed grabbing his hand and pulling him after her into her room. She shut the door then made her way over to a tall bookcase filled with random trinkets and mementoes from her time as a Titan. Strewn here and there were pictures of the team. The bottom row was filled with thick, leather bound books.
Raven knelt and patted the carpet beside her inviting Beast Boy to join her. The changeling sat down next to her and stared at the books. Most of them had no titles on the spines but Raven skimmed her fingers over the bindings as if she knew which one she was looking for. To Beast Boy they all looked exactly the same.
"Where did you get all of these?" He reached out to touch a book. A gentle jolt traveled up his arm and he drew away. "They smell old." He wrinkled his nose at the dusty sent.
"My mother and Azar gave them to me before I left Azarath." Raven replied blowing dusk off a book, being careful to aim it away from Beast Boy.
"Azar was your teacher wasn't she? The head monk?"
"More or less."
Beast Boy stood and followed her over to the bed. He paused and took a glance around. He'd never been in Raven's room before. He'd never entered any of the Titan's rooms. He respected their privacy. The walls were blue and her blankets and pillows were a light silver color. The carpet was black with a crooked silver road leading from the door to the bed.
"Sit," Raven said as she floated a few inches above the sheets, flipping through the pages. "Azar gave me this when I was very young. It has some very good control exercises you can do."
Beast Boy sat on the bed and looked over the purple haired girl's shoulder. His nose twitched as he inhaled the scents of lavender shampoo, lilac soap, and the incense sticks Raven used for various spells. A soft growl rose in his throat but he shoved it away forcing himself to focus on the book.
Raven turned her head to look at him. Her indigo eyes studied him carefully. "I can feel that you're trying to push it away Beast Boy. Don't, it'll only make it worse."
"I can't let it out!" Beast Boy said hotly. "Are you nuts?" he demanded glaring at the girl. He had half-rose off the bed and his top lip was raised exposing his fangs.
"That's not what I meant," Raven retorted. "I meant stop trying to bury your emotions. That all has to come out sooner or later. You can't just shove your anger away."
"Then what am I supposed to do?" Beast Boy demanded. He stood and walked over to the window. He rested his forehead against the glass staring at the bay water.
"Get mad." Raven replied simply.
"Excuse me?"
Raven shut the book and handed it to him. "Don't bury it. If you're mad, let it out. But control it, don't let it control you."
Beast Boy looked at her then gently took the book from her fingers. Then he set it on the windowsill, never taking his eyes from Raven's. He bent down and pressed his lips around her ruby red chakra. The gem was cold but her skin around it was warm. He pressed back the urge to go further and stepped back. "Thanks Raven."
Raven was staring up at him. She closed the distance he had put between them and placed her hand over his heart. "You're not alone Beast Boy. Don't ever forget that." Then she stood on her tiptoes and kissed the shape-shifter full on the lips.
Okay sorry I haven't updated. My Parents won't let me on here so i'm kinda doing this incognito(sp?) Don't know when I'll be back. I have't forgotten you guys!
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