So this is the 'start' of a series I want to work on. It's a slight AU in that Raven and Beast Boy's personalities (the dark creepy Goth and the practical jokester) and switched. I will also be writing the characters as if they're in their late teens and early twenties. So you may see swearing, violence, and some sexual situations.

Eventually once I get more pieces written they may be strung together to recreate the episodes of the show but for now they're coming out in a weird order so that's how I'm writing them.

Also as a disclaimer I used to have an account 'Angel13490' which had the same story idea and I will be heavily editing stories from that old account as well.

Any questions feel free to PM me or leave the question in a review and I'll post an answer in the next chapter.

Without further ado I give you: The Beast Within.

WARNING: contains tons of swearing

"You did what?!"

Robin winced as the statement echoed through the empty room. It had taken him half an hour to convince Garfield to follow him into the store room and leave Raven's side but now he had to make sure he stayed put.

"Gar, look-"

A threatening growl ripped through Gar's chest and his green eyes narrowed dangerously, "No, for once in your life Robin just shut the fuck up."

The masked man was stunned for a moment and he took a deep breath, "I know you're upset but I-"

"I don't care about your excuses," Gar snarled. "You had no right to call him."

"I have every right. I have to decide what's best for this team and I needed information-,"

Gar barked out a hollow laugh. "Which you could have just asked me but instead you decided to go behind my back and inform fucking Mento about my-"

"You weren't exactly in a talking mood when we finally got you back here," Robin retorted. "You're lucky we found you before the SWAT team did."

"Oh am I? Should I fall on my fucking knees and beg for your forgiveness?"

"A little gratitude couldn't hurt!" Robin's fists were shaking and he wanted to lash out so badly. Gar sneered at him, showing off all his teeth in a display of dominance.

"You know how many calls I'm going to have to field from him now? Not to mention the others and-"

"I'm sorry!" Robin screamed, red faced. He pressed the heels of his hands into his eyes. "Gar I'm fucking sorry I called him. I didn't know what to do. I thought..." He shook his head.

"You thought I killed her."

"No-"

"You did. I don't need to be coddled about this situation, I know I fucked up bad and I'm prepared to deal with it. But right now I don't need you breathing down my neck and I would appreciate it if you could refrain from telling Mento about our team business."

Robin ground his teeth together, now he understood why Bruce insisted on working solo. He watched Gar pace the length of the room, every few moments he would cock his head intensely then go back to pacing restlessly.

"She's not awake yet is she?"

"If she is Vic's got her sedated."

Robin let out a shaky breath, trying to regain his composure. The anxiety of the past two days was wearing on him, his stomach was empty and he wanted to rip something apart. "Gar, I'll handle Mento."

The man shook his head, "You've done enough Robin."

Suddenly Vic's voice crackled through the PA system, "Guys she's waking up."

Gar took a large stride towards the door and glowered as Robin put up a hand to stop him. "Move."

"Gar, I need you to stay out of there."

Without warning the shape shifter's body twisted into a cheetah and he darted through the door and up the stairs. Robin swore and chased after him, his legs crying out from exhaustion. He wondered how Gar had the energy to run like that after the past few days. Above them he heard a clamor of voices and then a piercing scream from Raven.

When he burst in the room he found absolute chaos. Raven's powers crackled through the air making his hair stand on end. Across from her Gar was being held by Starfire who had a starbolt aimed at his face, her eyes ablaze with green fury. Cyborg was attempting to console Raven who was still screaming, her eyes fastened on Gar.

"Vic, make her stop!" Robin ordered, trying to regain control of the situation. He took a step towards Gar to help Starfire but was seized by a claw of Raven's soul self. The wind was knocked from his lungs and he felt his head slam against the wall. Dazed he struggled to his feet only to find himself face to face with a snarling Garfield.

"Let me go, Starfire!" he howled, squirming in her grip to reach Raven.

Raven let out another blood curdling scream and Cyborg was also thrown clear of her bed. The big man hit Starfire who lost her grip on Gar's throat. He took advantage and leapt across them towards Raven, but a blast of energy from her chakra threw him face first into the wall. Tears were streaming down the empath's face and her powers struck out at the equipment shelves, sending bandages and other medical supplies flying in a whirlwind around the room.

"Enough! Robin, Gar, get out now!" Cyborg yelled, fighting past the barrage.

"But-,"

"She's going in to shock right now and your alpha male bullshit isn't helping!" the metal man prepped a needle for an IV. "Star, hold her down."

Without another word Gar spun on his heel and left the room, Robin close on his heels. They practically spilled into the hallway then went right back each others throats but before another word could be spoken they both heard a loud and heart wrenching sob from inside the med bay. Gar's face went smooth and he held his breath for a long thirty seconds.

"Downstairs, now." Robin growled.

"Fuck off," the shape shifter shouldered past Robin and took the stairs to the roof two at a time.

Here's the first part, hope you guys enjoyed. I recently bought the whole show on DVD so I'm rewatching episodes to get a feel for everything again. It's been a LONG time since I wrote fanfiction :)