Chapter 5 - good friend.......bad enemy

ch.5

"stop right there Mumbo" Robin yelled as the titans burst into the bank

Mumbo spun around to face them smiling "welcome to the show kiddies"

"sorry Mumbo but you've been canceled" Robin countered "TITANS GO"

Everyone jumped into action.Cyborg fired his sonic cannon but to his surprise mumbo gracefully avoided the shot. Robin fired boomerangs and Starfire shot her fire bolts but mumbo placed his hands out in front of him and said "Mumbo Jumbo"

suddenly their shots were deflected off an invisible wall.

"I've got some new tricks up my sleeve" Mumbo said smiling

"nothing but cheap parlor tricks" Raven stated

Mumbo glared at her "have you learned nothing from our last encounter"

"yeah" Raven said her hands glowing "have you"

"you might want to rethink that my dear" he said "Hocus Pocus!!"

Back at the tower Beastboy had made himself to the living room couch. He was tired of being cooped up in the medical bay and had a feeling that he would have to go back once the others returned.He sighed and turned the TV on for the first time ever stopping on the news channel.

"and here at Jump city's first national Bank, legendary Teen titans are fighting villain Mumbo Jumbo" the female reporter informed the viewers "we are unable to get close to the action but several eye witnesses have reported that the titans appear to be over their head and one member short"

'are you going to sit back and let them be defeated" a voice echoed in his head

'no' Beastboy thought 'the team told me to stay here i have to follow orders'

'you would let them die' the voice asked 'just like your parents'

'no...stop it' beastboy countered 'that's not my fault....Raven said..'

'she doesn't know you' the voice interrupted 'if she knew the truth she would hate you'

'shut up' Beastboy mentally screamed

'what kind of person lets their friends die' the voice asked

On the TV screen a loud 'boom' roared from the bank "it seems the situation has become dire" the women reported "as the battle intensifies we began to lose hope that the Titans will come through"

Beastboy looked at the screen worriedly

Back at the bank things were not going so well

"he's...he's to powerful" Star stated from her fighting position

"he may have gotten more powerful Starfire" Robin agreed "but we're going to beat him....we have to"

"all right y'all" Cyborg interrupted "lets get ready to seriously kick some butt"

Raven looked from her teammates then to Mumbo 'i don't know how he got so powerful but he's not going to win'

"well kids i really must be running" Mumbo said waving his want and directing the money inside his hat.

"but you've been a great audience" he stated "so here's a little something for you"

at this he stretched out his arms and yelled "Mumbo Jumbo". Cards began to fly from his sleeves directed at them.It wasn't hard to figure out that they could easily cut them and it was hard to avoid getting hit by some

"we'll now that that's over..." Mumbo stated smiling and turning to leave. Suddenly he was smacked down by a large green Dinosaur tail.

The cards fell to the floor around the other titans and they stared over at Beastboy who had just entered the fight and who was now staring angrily down at Mumbo

"I don't think so Mumbo" Beastboy said giving him a half grin

Robin paused for a moment before yelling "TITANS GO"

Now that Mumbo had been distracted he was having a harder time fighting off all five titans. He began to think he wouldn't be able to escape....he needed a plan. His eyes fell on Raven and a crooked smile spreed throughout his face "Mumbo Jumbo"

long colorfully tied cloth shot out and wrapped around Ravens body

"Let her go Mumbo" Robin ordered as every titan took their position in front of him

"One step closer and I'll make her disappear for ever" he stated tightening his grip on Raven

"let me go" she demanded through clenched teeth

'Raven' Beastboy thought worriedly

'whats wrong with you, save her' the voice ordered

'but...if I...he'll..'
'your weak' the voice growled 'your going to let him get away....you're going to let him hurt Raven'

"no' Beastboy replied angrily "i won't let him"

"then do something about it' the voice challenged

Robin turned his head in Beastboys direction. Beastboys face revealed only his anger his body began to shake slightly as his hands formed into fists.

"NO" Beastboy yelled "I WON'T LET YOU"

the rest of the titans stared over at him, surprised by his outburst. Raven managed to open one eye to observe him as well and Mumbo glared

"if you value your friends life 'green one' then i suggest you step aside" Mumbo suggested

"no" Beastboy whispered deadly "you're going to let her go"

Mumbo chuckled lightly "oh and i suppose you're going to stop me"

"yes I AM!!" at this his eyes glowed red and he transformed instantly into the Beast

"Beastboy!!" the others yelled as he charged towards Mumbo.

Mumbo stared fearfully at his attacker and once again tightened his grip on Raven "stop or I'll.."

He was unable to finish as 'the Beast' knocked him down and threw him against the wall. Raven fell to the ground and her friends rushed to her side

"Raven are you okay" Robin asked. Ravens gaze went directly to 'the Beast'

"oh friends what shall we do" star asked

"maybe we won't have to do anything" Cyborg answered calmly and thoughtfully "maybe they'll both tire out and Beastboy will turn back to normal"

"we can only hope so" Robin replied

'kill him' the voice yelled 'kill him before he hurts your friends before he hurts Raven'

'the Beast' roared and threw hit after hit. Mumbo unleashed all the tricks he could think of but "the Beast" took it all and kept going.Finally a blow to the head left Mumbo unconscious but much to the dismay of his friends Beastboy did not stop or return to normal.

'The Beast' picked Mumbo up and lifted him high

'finish it' the voice roared 'kill him'

"Beastboy stop" Robin ordered

"you can't do this man" Cyborg tried to reason with him

"please friend resume your human form" Starfire pleaded

"Beastboy that's enough" Raven yelled

'the Beasts' ears perked up at the sound of Ravens voice and he turned to look at her.

'R....Raven' Beastboy thought weakly

'NO' the voice yelled 'their against you.....get them'

the titans watched as the Beast howled in pain clutching his head and falling to his knees. Slowly he began to transform back

"NO' the voice screamed 'hatred shall rule'

The others made their way towards him

"yo' BB" Cyborg said quietly "you okay man"

Beastboy was still clutching his head and his gaze was directed at the floor as his body trembled slightly

"Beastboy" Raven addressed him trying to hide her concern

slowly he looked up at her and the others gasped. His eyes glowed an angry and dangerous red.

'just look at them' the voice whispered 'their afraid of you'

Beastboy screamed in anger and jerked up from his position on the floor to attack his friends.It was apparent to the other titans that though they did not wish to harm him they would have to fight back.

"BB fight it man" Cyborg yelled blocking Beastboys attacks

"please friend i do not wish to harm you" Starfire pleaded reluctantly firing bolts at Beastboy who easily dodged them

"they hate you' the voice boomed

'they hate me' Beastboys voice echoed back

'hatred shall rule" the voice announced 'i shall rule'

They were fighting him, They had no choice and even Raven knew. Ever attack they unleashed on him was either dodged or taken to no effect. Their pleas for him to stop fell upon death ears,Trigon had taken control.

Beastboy transformed into one creature after another with such sped and power unlike anything they have ever seen him do before.

"Raven" Robin addressed her as the two backed away from another attack "what's wrong with him, i know that you know something"

"Robin this isn't Beastboys fault" Raven told him "it's like he's being control...manipulated"

"by who" Robin asked

"it's.....Trigon"

Robins face showed surprise and fear "but...we defeated him"

"A part of him is still alive" she looked at Robin with seriousness ".....inside Beastboy"

Robin seemed afraid now and Raven knew what was going through his mind

'Yo' guys" Cyborg yelled trying to defend himself from Beastboys (In gorilla form) forward attacks "stop with the chit chat and help me out here"

they both nodded and jumped forward

"Cyborg Starfire" Robin yelled "we'll have to take him out"

"WHAT!?" came the joined voices of the two titans as Cyborg blasted Beastboy to the other side of the room giving them momentary time to talk.

"Robin no" Raven stated sternly "I can reach him I know it"

"he's not listening anymore Raven" Robin replied "if Trigon's taken control then there's nothing we can do.....the safety of many out way the safety of one...I'm sorry"

"hold on a minute guys" Cyborg countered "what are you talking about"

"Please Robin" Star pleaded "why is it we must 'take out' friend Beastboy"

"It's not Beastboy anymore" he stated "trigons taken control of him....and we can't risk letting him survive"

"You're wrong Robin" Raven replied "Beastboys still in there, I can feel him"

"Then why isn't he fighting" Robin yelled back

Raven just stared at him. "I just need a little time" Raven stated calmly "i know i can reach him"

without a reply Beastboy came charging in again but this time he spoke

"what wrong guys" He asked smirking "can't you beat me"

"Beastboy you have to fight him" Raven stated

Beastboy stared over at her "whats wrong Raven" he asked deadpan "afraid you'll break your promise"

"I never break a promise to a friend" Raven said "Azarath Mentrion Zinthos"

suddenly her attack was blocked by a red energy shield.Raven shocked by this at first then narrowed her eyes in anger

"Trigon..." she whispered, her whisper turning into a shout "I HATE YOU"

At this Beastboys smirk vanished into shock as he took a step back his eyes turned to their normal emerald green expressing his hurt before narrowing back into the deep crimson red

"B..Beastboy" Raven managed to say

"No" he replied calmly "not anymore"

"Raven we have to.."

"NO" Raven yelled at her team leader

"you have quiet a temper don't you Raven" Beastboy smirked "If only you were as easy to manipulate as your friend"

Raven glared at him almost shaking with rage. Suddenly Beastboy charged at her and slashing her across the face knocked her down
"RAVEN" Star screamed kneeling down beside her as she clutched the side of her face

"okay guys" Robin said "get ready....it's now or never"

"i am sorry Raven" Star whispered almost on the verge of tears. Everyone readied their weapons and aim at Beastboy

"Sorry Beastboy" Robin stated grimly "NOW"

as their shots were fired Raven came out of her shock "STOP!!!"

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