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Chapter 1: Within the Darkness Lies Hope

Beast Boy lay, alone on the jagged stones of the cavern, mangled and unable to move. He hoped that his teammates would soon realize that he was not with them and would find him. He did not know how much longer he could hold on to his last few threads of consciousness. He had lost a fair amount of blood from the numerous injuries that he had acquired during the battle in which he had barely survived and had prevailed. His ruthless opponent lay equally damaged and sedated some ten feet away. Beast Boy wished for his communicator that his opponent had crushed near the beginning of their skirmish. As he thought of ways to get himself out of the cave, he felt himself slipping in and out of unconsciousness. In order to maintain his awareness, he moved his injured right leg and cried out in pain as the splintered bone shifted and ground against the rocky floor. As he rolled from his right side and onto his back he felt small rocks burrow deeper into the long gash that was the result of a large dagger that had been dragged across the backside of his muscular torso. His eyes squeezed shut as he winced in pain and he allowed the tears to flow down his bruised face. After several minutes he pulled himself up gradually into a seated position and crept with his forearms closer to the large boulder behind him to lean against it. Several minutes passed as he rested like this, waiting for the pain to subside and praying for his friends to come to his aid.

Just as he began to drift into subconsciousness, he heard a shrill beeping and felt a shallow vibration against his waist. The homing device built into his belt was flashing and relief surged through him. There would be hope for him after all. His friends were coming for him.


Hey errbody!! Thanks for reading!! This is my very first Fanfic so judge lightly!! Constructive criticism is wanted (quite possibly needed:)!! I will try to update as often as possible but I'm not promising any daily updates. I do however have the next chapter ready and I will update that in a few moments, if I may. I have the story plotted out in my head it's all just a matter of getting it out. R&R!!! Tell me what you think!!!! I am DYING to know!!!!