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Chapter 1
He didn't know what was wrong with him. It was no secret that he really wasn't as happy-go-lucky as he appeared to be, but for some reason he felt even more depressed lately. Life wasn't as exciting or fulfilling anymore. He would save twenty lives in an evening and then go back to the tower and feel like he had no purpose existing. He would lie in his bed, staring up at that dull, boring ceiling, contemplating why he was there. Life no longer held meaning to him.
But they didn't know this; he couldn't let them know this. Garfield Logan would not have his teammates, his friends, his family, know that anything was wrong with him. And so he made sure to fight with Cyborg over meat, make fun of Starfire and Robin's open relationship, and crack corny jokes in an attempt to make Raven smile. No, they'd never know of the turmoil he was fighting day in and day out.
So he got up on this morning, took a shower, dressed in his uniform, placed a grin on his face, and waltzed into the common room. There stood Cyborg at the stove cooking bacon and eggs with a content grin on his face. Time to start this charade that was his life.
"So, who died for your breakfast today, Cy?" he said, leaning on a counter and crossing his arms.
"Let's see," said Cyborg, turning his bacon. "I think the pig's name was pinky."
"How can you take pleasure in killing a poor, helpless, intelligent animal?" said Beast Boy.
"How can you take pleasure in eating tofu?" said Cyborg.
"Soy beans don't have souls, dude," said Beast Boy.
"Or flavor," said Cyborg with a smirk.
Beast Boy frowned and was about to give him a scathing comeback when the common room doors opened with a hiss. He peered over and saw Robin and Starfire entering. He grinned and slyly made his way over to the couple who were deep in conversation.
"It will not be too expensive?" asked Starfire.
"If you want to go there then of course not," said Robin. "I just hope you'll like the food."
"Oh, Robin, I enjoy most Earth food!" said Starfire with a giggle. "I am sure I will love the cuisine of the French. When will we go?"
"How about Friday?" Robin suggested.
"Wonderful," said Starfire, clapping happily. "I shall have to go to the mall of shopping and buy a nice dress."
"Good morning dudes!" shouted Beast Boy, startling the two, and wrapping his arms around both of their shoulders.
"Oh, good morning friend," said Starfire.
"Do you have to do that every morning?" asked Robin.
"Yup," he said with a smirk. "So, you're gonna have a date at a fancy French restaurant, huh?"
"Yes, we are," said Starfire with a smile.
"Not that it's any of your business," Robin added.
Beast Boy shot him another grin and then went back to the kitchen. He found that Cyborg was out and eating at the table which meant the kitchen was free for his own cooking. He quickly whipped out his tofu and began to cook his own breakfast. By the time he finished and took a seat at the table Raven entered and went into the kitchen to make her self some herbal tea.
"Good morning, Raven," he said with a happy smile.
"Whether this morning is good or not has yet to be determined," she said in her usual tone and went about making her tea.
"Hey, you wanna hear a joke?" he asked.
"Not particularly," she sighed.
"Okay, here it is," he said, ignoring her as usual. "Three blonds walk into a bar."
The air grew silent and all four of his friends waited for him to continue. He just smiled and waited for them to catch on to the joke. Unfortunately, none of them caught this.
"And?" asked Raven.
"That's the joke!" he laughed.
"But, Beast Boy, that seemed to only be a sentence to me," said Starfire. "I do not understand how it is a joke."
"Dudes, it's so obvious!" he said. "Three blonds walk into a bar! They walk into a bar! Get it?"
"No," said Starfire, innocently.
"Oh, I get it," said Raven, at last. "And you can do better."
"Wait, how do you get it?" asked Cyborg.
"They walked into a bar, as in didn't enter, they walked into it," said Raven.
"Oh," said Cyborg. "She's right, BB, you can do better."
"I still do not get it!" said Starfire, desperately.
"I'll explain later," said Robin in a comforting tone.
With that nonsense done they each went about their own business. Starfire headed off to the mall, Cyborg went to change the oil on the T-car, Robin began devising new training exercises, Raven locked herself in her room, and Beast Boy decided to watch some television. He'd do anything not to have to think, for when he did his mind went to dark places.
A little while later Cyborg was finished with his work on the T-car and the two engaged in videogames. As usual, Cyborg was easily beating the green changeling and, as usual, he wasn't accepting losing gracefully.
"Dude! How'd you do that?!" Beast Boy yelled as Cyborg knocked 500 of his life points off of his fighting guy.
"Yeah, like I'm gonna tell you," Cyborg laughed.
"I swear, someday I'm gonna find out where you get all these secret moves," said Beast Boy.
"It's called talent," said Cyborg, smugly. "You either got it or you don't. And you obviously don't."
"Talent my green butt," mumbled Beast Boy. "You're a cheater and you know it."
"Yeah, you just keep telling yourself that, grass stain," said Cyborg, patting Beast Boy on the shoulder, to which Beast Boy swatted him away.
The two continued to battle it out and taunt each other when one was doing better or worse. They found this to be one of the better ways to spend their days, though Raven could certainly disagree. But even Robin enjoyed devoting an afternoon to playing videogames. In fact, he eventually joined the two and a three way game was on.
"Come on!" cried Beast Boy. "I can't be last all the time!"
"Oh, yes you can," said Robin with a smirk.
"Argh! This sucks!" he grumbled as he moved his fingers as quickly as he could on the controller. He bit his upper lip with his protruding fang and his eyes narrowed on the screen. Of course, this was all an act. He really could care less about winning or losing at videogames. That was when he first knew something was wrong with him.
Starfire soon entered, looking very content, with four large shopping bags from the mall. She never glowed as brightly as she did when she came home with new purchases from her beloved mall of shopping.
"Good afternoon, friends!" she said, happily.
"Whether it's a good afternoon or not has yet to be determined," said Beast Boy in a mock Raven voice.
"Uh, Starfire, you said you were getting a dress," said Robin, quickly pulling his eyes away from the screen to see his girlfriend with many shopping bags.
"I did," said Starfire, with a smile. "I bought a new dress and then I needed new shoes to go with the new dress and then I needed to get a new purse to match the new shoes that go with the new dress and then-"
"Alright already!" said Cyborg.
"Sheesh, Star, you sure do go all out for one date," laughed Beast Boy.
"But it is to be special," said Starfire.
"Don't listen to them," said Robin. "Why don't you go put it all away before I see it? You want the outfit to be a surprise, right?"
"Oh yes!" said Starfire, clutching the bags closely. "Alright, I shall return presently!"
And with that she flew off towards the common room doors which opened to allow her to pass. Unfortunately, Raven happened to be on the other side of the doors and was about to enter the common room at the same time. There were two short shrieks in unison, the sound of bodies clashing, and then one body falling to the floor. The men each pushed their little 'pause' button at the same time and turned to see what had happened.
"Oh, Raven, I am so sorry!" said Starfire, holding her hand out to Raven, who was on the floor. She took the hand and was quickly pulled up to her feet. She dusted herself off and then bent down to pick up the bags Starfire had dropped.
"I see you're back form the mall," she said simply.
"Yes, I am," said Starfire. "Would you care to see my purchases?"
"Not particularly," said Raven, passing her by and finally entering the common room. She saw the three men staring at her and Starfire. "What?"
"Nothing," all three said together and quickly whipped back around to look at the screen. Raven narrowed her eyes on them for a moment but then proceeded into the kitchen where she got herself an apple.
Suddenly the tower blazed with a red, blinking light as well as the sound of an all too familiar siren. Robin dropped his controller and was up in an instant and ran over to the computer to see what was going on. Everyone stopped what they were doing and gathered around him.
"Where's the trouble?" asked Beast Boy.
"It's Cinderblock," said Robin. "He's already destroyed two buildings and a third is on fire."
"Oh no," said Starfire.
"Alright, here's the plan," said Robin. "Starfire, Cyborg, you two take on Cinderblock. I know you can handle it. Beast Boy, Raven, you're with me. We're going to take on the building on fire and make sure everyone gets out safe. Got it?"
"Got it," the team responded.
"Then let's move out."