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Chapter 30: False Alarm!?

The crime rate in Jump City had maintained at a low level, with only a few cases every fortnight. Since the Titans had more time for training, fighting crime was taking them lesser time and effort. But low crime does not mean no crime, that's why the Titans are out to fight crime.

The only Titan left in the tower is the mother-to-be, dark Titan. She was having classes with Serene the midwife.

"Now breathe in deeply and then breathe out. Remain calm and do it slowly." Serene moved her hands up and down, motioning Raven to inhale then exhale. "In…and out. In and then out." Raven lay on the bed with her knees bend, inhaling and exhaling according to the midwife's instructions. "Good Raven you are doing very well."

"Really Serene?" The dark girl asked after exhaling. "Then don't forget to tell Beast Boy that." She added with a smile. Serene sat down on her bed and patted her knee gently.

"Be sure to apply these breathing techniques when you are in labor." The midwife rubbed her belly, taking in its size. "Raven you should be due anytime near now. The baby is moving into position already."

"I'm nervous Serene. I hear that childbirth will hurt like hell." Raven admitted and rubbed her belly. Serene placed her hand onto Raven's assuringly and squeezed her hand lightly.

"I will be here with you dear. Yes childbirth will hurt but once the baby is out you will forget all the pain."

"Serene can I have a massage session with you?"

"No not today." Serene shook her head. "Someone has a surprise for you." She gave a wink and rubbed Raven's belly lovingly.

"Huh? Tell me Serene, what surprise does Beast Boy have for me?" Raven shook Serene's hand, begging for her to tell.

"I didn't say it was Beast Boy. You were the one who said it."

"Hey honey I'm home." Beast Boy's voice came from the hallway and not long after, a series of knocks came before the changeling entered.

"Beast Boy what surprise do you have for me?" Raven asked, still lying down on the bed.

"Serene you told her?"

"No no not me. I just told Raven there is a surprise in for her. She was the one who assumed it was you." Serene patted the green Titan on his back. "I know she will like it." She said in his ear before leaving Raven's room.

"So what is it? Show me." The empath asked eagerly.

"What did you learn today?" He moved over to help her up.

"Breathing techniques to be applied during childbirth. Serene said I did really well." Raven rested her head on his chest and said proudly.

"My little Raven is such a good girl." He kissed her nose and wrapped his arms around her.

"I realize I became more childish after being with you and now I know the cause. It's because you always treat me like a baby." She prodded his chest accusingly with a finger.

"Hey nothing's wrong with that. I see you as my little baby, my precious." He gazed into her eyes and rubbed their noses together. Raven smiled and gave him a peck on the cheeks.

"You smell alright. I thought you guys went out to fight crime?" She took a whiff at his body.

"Took a bath before I came here darling. Got a surprise for ya remember?" He rocked her body gently.

"What surprise is it? Tell me."

"You'll know it soon. Lie down Rae." He released her and lay her down. He bent her knees and parted her legs then sat in between them.

"Beast Boy what-" He placed a finger to her lips.

"Action speaks louder than words. I won't tell you." Beast Boy placed both palms on her swollen belly and moved in an oval motion.

"Beast Boy you learnt it from Serene?" Raven cried in astonishment.

"What did you think I was doing when you were taking your naps? I took from Serene too you know." He boasted with a grin.

"But I heard from Serene that Azarathian massage is hard to master. The way you do it is just like Serene. It's so nice…" Raven said before closing her eyes.

"Yeah, took me two weeks to learn this but I only learnt how to massage this big tummy of yours. If I were to learn massaging the whole body then I guess even two years would not be enough." He said and applied pressure on her belly.

"Thank you Beast Boy. I really like it very much. So comfortable." She started to moan whenever he applied pressure on her belly.

"Tell me if I pressed too hard alright. I'm so afraid I'll hurt you." Beast Boy smiled, seeing that she really was enjoying it. Raven made soft sounds as his palms caressed her. "Oh Rae stop doing that, you're turning me on."

"But it's so nice. I mean it's-" She moaned again, closing her eyes in pleasure.

"See I told you to stop doing that. I'm telling you it's affecting me."

"How would it affect you if you weren't so perverted?" She purposely let out a few more moans to arouse him.

"Aw Rae what do you want me to do? Stop using your voice to do the magic. You know guys can't take much of this. Beast Boy grumbled, getting turned on.

"Do whatever you were doing before we got together. At most I'll satisfy your needs later." She answered in a playful tone.

"Really you mean it?" His head shot up eagerly.

"See how dirty your mind is. I'm talking about your hunger, I'll cook something nice for you after my little nap."

"Well who wouldn't be with hormones raging yet still a virgin? And to be specific I'm a guy, I really need it." Beast Boy admitted embarrassedly.

"Beast Boy if you need it so badly then go clubbing or whatever to hook up girls. I don't mind it anyway. With your conditions it would be sooo easy."

"Silly girl don't talk like that." He patted her thigh gently. "I'll give my first time to you Rae. I swore to keep my virginity for the girl I am truly meant to be for."

"What for Beast Boy?" Raven sighed and looked away. "I've already lost mine, why keep yours for this unworthy me?" She closed her eyes, not wanting him to see her tears. He moved over to her side and propped her up.

"Rae I'm sorry for bringing this up. Don't cry okay." Beast Boy cooed, taking her into his arms.

"It still hurts to think about the baby's father. I hate myself for not being able to give you–"

"I don't want anything from you. I just want you to let me into your world, to let me be with you. I love you Rae," He rested his head on hers, "I really do." Raven felt wetness on her hair and looked up.

"Beast Boy don't cry alright? I won't say anything more, I won't mention that incident anymore." She dried his tears with her sleeves and cupped his face.

"I'm fine. Just felt like crying whenever I see you cry. Guess I'm getting too emotional." He pulled her head back into his chest. "I love you darling and I'll never let you go." Raven nodded and wrapped her arms around him. They savoured the moment with their eyes closed until Raven jumped and clutched her belly. "Rae something wrong?"

"I don't know-"She was cut off by another jolt of pain. Beast Boy panicked upon seeing her wince with pain.

"I'll go get Serene!" he set her down and ran off to find the midwife. Raven lay on her bed and breathed deeply. She was so scared and nervous at the thought of having a baby now. "Rae Serene's here! I've got her Rae!" Beast Boy dragged Serene in and went to Raven's side. "I'm here for you Rae." He took her hand firmly to calm her down.

"Beast Boy I need you to go out." The midwife ordered and hurried him to the door.

"Rae I'll be outside waiting for you-" Serene closed the door after he exited. The other Titans came up too, unsure what the commotion was about.

"Gee B what's going on?" The metal Titan placed a hand on his shoulder. "You ran into the kitchen, grabbed Serene and ran out without saying a word."

"Raven….she's in labor." Beast Boy squeaked in an unnaturally high voice.

"That's so sudden!" Robin gave Beast Boy a pat on the back. "Don't worry Beast Boy Raven will be fine." The leader assured.

The Titans waited with Beast Boy for twenty minutes whole before the door open to let Serene out.

"Serene how's Raven? Is she in pain? I want to be with her." Beast Boy grabbed the midwife's shoulders anxiously.

"She's fine, don't worry. It's just a false alarm. You can go in to see her now but she's a little tired. Don't be too long, let her rest." The midwife assured and motioned for the other Titans to leave. The changeling peeped into Raven's room and closed the door behind him slowly.

"Beast Boy." Raven called and he quickly moved to her side to take her hand. He wiped away the beads of sweat on her forehead, knowing that she was still having contractions. "I'm sorry to make you worry like that. Serene said that the baby was making bigger movements so it hurt a little more than the usual contractions. I'm sorry Beast Boy I didn't know-" She explained in a weak voice.

"I understand." He rubbed his cheek against the back of her hand. "You must be scared too."

"Yeah I thought the baby was really coming." Raven sighed sadly. "Just a false alarm, like the contractions I felt before."

"Close your eyes Rae, you need that rest. I know you're tired." He slipped into the covers and lay next to her. "I'm here Rae, everything's fine." Beast Boy reassured and cuddled her to sleep.

(Few hours later)

Beast Boy woke up with Raven in his arms. He smiled and stared at her. Watching Raven sleep was something that he had taken a liking to during her pregnancy. He stroked her belly absentmindedly and started thinking. Serene had said that the baby was arriving soon. The thought of the baby arriving scared him yet it excites him. He could imagine himself carrying a little bundle, changing diapers and feeding the baby. His life would then change, having a bigger responsibility. But still it seemed to be full of life and our dear changeling was so looking forward to it.

Beast Boy set Raven down gently, careful not to wake her up. There was an hour left before Raven would wake up and he wanted to get her something to eat, knowing that she would be hungry the moment she wakes up.

"Yo B how's Rae?" Cyborg asked in a concerned voice when the changeling entered the common room.

"Yeah she's fine. Taking a nap now." He added as he rummaged through the cupboards. "I'm gonna get her something to eat." Cyborg could hear the weariness in the changeling's voice.

'Guess the only one that can make Beast Boy so stressed out like that is Raven.' The metal Titan thought to himself and chuckled.

It was way past dinner time and Raven was still in deep slumber. Beast Boy wanted to go check on her but Serene stopped him, insisting that she was just too tired. Cyborg ate up Raven's portion since it wasn't vegan-friendly. The changeling bid the others goodnight, saying that he was tired. He made his way to Raven's room, feeling a little uneasy.

His facial feature relaxed into a smile when he saw Raven snuggled up warmly in the blankets. Beast Boy changed into his pajamas and cuddled up next to Raven.

Beast Boy did not know how long he slept nor what time it was. Raven was fidgeting in her position and he was awakened when she kicked his thigh. He rubbed his eyes groggily and wrapped an arm around her body, attempting to calm her down from what he assumed to be a nightmare.

But it didn't seem as simple as that. Raven's body was shaking and she was groaning. Beast Boy kicked aside the blankets and propped her up a little.

"Rae! Rae are you alright?" He called out to her and started to panic. Raven moaned and opened her eyes slowly. In the moonlight, he could see the glistening beads of sweat on her face.

"Pain…Beast Boy…baby coming…" Raven mumbled weakly and clutched his arm tightly.

"Don't worry Rae I'll go get Serene now." The changeling said and fumbled out of bed.

"Wait…don't…" Raven called out weakly and held onto his hand. "It might…be a…false alarm." She panted heavily and clutched her tummy.

"How can it be a false alarm? You're hurting so badly now and I know Serene won't mind even if it is a false alarm." He patted her hand gently and ran out of the room shouting for the midwife. Fortunately for Beast Boy, Serene's room was just next to Raven's. He knocked on the door, only which it ended up as banging instead of knocking.

"What's wrong…" Serene trailed off with a yawn and rubbed her eyes groggily.

"Raven..pain…needs you…" Beast Boy shouted incoherently and ran back into Raven's room. Serene got his meaning and hurried over to the dark girl's room. She switched on the light and saw the changeling holding Raven, who was groaning in pain.

"You wait outside. She'll be fine, I've got her." Serene ushered the changeling out.

"Serene then-"

"Yes Beast Boy the baby's coming. Now out you go." She shoved him out of the room. "It will take quite long so you can go back to sleep. The baby would only arrive in the morning."

"Rae I'll be here waiting for you. It's gonna be alright darling." Beast Boy shouted through the door.

"B something wrong? What's with all the noise?" Cyborg yawned and stretched his arms.

"Cy it's real now! Raven's in labor! Oh god what should I do now?" The changeling paces around and ruffled his hair.

"Beast Boy!" Raven screamed and groaned.

"Oh gosh Cy she's in so much pain. What should I do?" Beast Boy grabbed the metal Titan's shoulders worriedly.

"B she's fine. Labor hurts and this is normal. It will take some time before she starts pushing, why not we go get some coffee first?" Cyborg gave him a brotherly pat on the shoulder and dragged him away.

"No." Beast Boy got out of his arm and said firmly. "I said I'll wait here for her." The changeling leaned against the cold steel wall and stared at Raven door, hoping she would come out soon.

(Five hours later- Raven's room)

"Let's see how far you are dilated." Serene raised Raven's gown and nodded. "Looks like your baby is going to be here soon my dear." The midwife wiped off the perspiration on Raven's face and tucked her purple hair behind her ears.

"Serene it really hurts…oh Azar!" Raven gripped the bedsheet as a contraction hit her. "Beast Boy!" Raven panted and groaned.

"Honey you're doing well. Okay breathe like I taught you. So breathe in," Serene took a deep breathe in, "and out. In…and out." Raven followed Serene and tried to calm herself down. Her sharp intake of breath indicated another wave of contraction.

"Oh Azar!" Raven exclaimed when she felt a hot fluid gushing out.

"Your water broke dear. It's fine don't worry." Serene went to check on Raven's condition again.

"Serene!" Raven gripped the bedsheet in pain.

"You're ready to push now Raven. Your baby is already trying to come out." A book flew and slammed into the wall after Serene finished her sentence. "I think perhaps your baby has gotten some of your powers. It is better if I sealed up the room." Serene walked to the four walls and muttered some enchantment. The changeling grabbed her the moment she stepped out of the room.

"Serene how's Raven? Where's the baby?" Beast Boy shouted in anxiety.

"Raven is ready to start pushing now. But the baby might have some powers so I'm going to seal the room up for everyone's safety. Now please, step aside." Cyborg restrained the changeling before Serene carried out the required spells.

"I wanna go in!" Beast Boy struggled in Cyborg's grip and trashed his arms around.

"The baby will be here soon. Just wait here B." Cyborg tried to talk some sense into him when Serene returned back into Raven's room.

"We have been waiting here for so long already. I wanna go in! Raven's calling for me." Beast Boy struggled out of his grip and headed for the door. He was thrown back by an invisible force before he could even touch the door.

"B ya alright?" Cyborg went to help the changeling up. "Don't bother trying. Serene said she already sealed up the whole room with her powers. Let's just wait outside okay." The metal Titan tried to convince him.

"Beast Boy!" The changeling's ears perked up when Raven cried from the room.

"I need to go in!" Beast Boy ran towards the door, only to be thrown back again.

"B stop it, just remain calm okay." The changeling changed in to a bull and charged towards the door. He was flung into the wall after he hit the barrier.

"Raven I'm coming!" The green Titan ran and rammed into the barrier.

"Beast Boy stop it! You will only hurt yourself. You can't get in anyway why not just wait here and-" Cyborg was cut off in mid-sentence when Beast Boy fell through the barrier. "How did ya-" Beast Boy got up to his feet and made his way for Rave's door.

(Raven's room)

"Serene! It hurts!" Raven gripped the midwife's hand tightly

"Push Raven. Think think, your baby will be out soon. You can do it push." Serene encouraged. The dark girl pushed again after taking in a big breath.

"I can't," Raven shook her head and panted, "I need you…Beast Boy!"

"Raven calm down. Breathe in and push." Raven pushed again the moment she regained her strength. "Yes Raven I can see the baby already. You're doing really well. Okay push!"

"Ahhh!" Raven pushed with all her might and plopped back onto the bed. "Make…it stop…please…" She panted and started crying.

"Raven!" The door opened and then closed before Raven heard his voice. "Oh god! You're bleeding!" All the changeling could smell was blood and he was shocked to see all these.

"Beast…Boy…" She cried weakly and reached out for him. He strode over to take her hand and rubbed it against her cheek.

"How did you get in here?" The midwife demanded.

"Never mind that now Serene. Raven needs me, let me be with her alright. I'm in the room anyway, why bother to get me out?" Beast Boy reasoned and that earned a nod from the midwife. "I'm sorry I'm late Rae." He kissed her cheek lightly and whispered. "I'm here now darling."

"It hurts Beast Boy. It hurts." Raven whimpered as a few more tears leaked out from her eyes.

"Serene can you give her something for the pain? She has loss so much blood and now she's hurting like hell." The changeling said in a commanding voice when Raven squeezed his hand tightly.

"We the people of Azarath undergo childbirth the natural way and I by no means have anything to numb her from the pain of childbirth." Serene said indignantly and held Raven's calves. "Raven dear get ready. Okay push."

"Ahhhh!" Raven cried when she pushed again. "He's ripping me apart…it hurts…" Raven whimpered again. Beast Boy grabbed her hand with both of his and kissed her again.

"Raven just a few good pushes and his head will be out. Okay breathe in and out. You can do it honey. You're doing very well." Serene encouraged as she wiped the sweat on Raven's tired face.

"Rae we're going to see our baby soon. He just needs you to push him out alright. I'm here for you, you can do it." Beast Boy joined in to spur her on. Raven nodded, gritted her teeth and pushed.

"Raven his head is out!" Serene cried joyfully as Raven fell back onto the bed. "It won't hurt so much now, just a few more pushes and he will be in your arms."

"Rae I see his head! He's going to be out soon." Beast Boy allowed Raven to crush his hand every time she pushed. And with a few more pushes, the baby was out.

"Waaah!" The baby's cry rang through the room and Raven lay on her bed, panting.

"Beast Boy do want to cut her umbilical cord?" Serene handed Beast Boy a pair of scissors with a warm smile on her face. The changeling cried when he saw the tiny baby thrashing about.

"Her?" Raven asked weakly.

"It's a girl Raven. She's beautiful." Serene cleaned the baby girl up and wrapped her in a warm pink towel. She then placed the wailing baby on Raven's chest. The baby stopped crying when she felt her mother's warmth. With the help of Beast Boy, Raven sat up with her newborn daughter in her arms. "I'll go inform the others." Serene told them and went out of the room after cleaning up.

"She's so small Beast Boy." Raven whispered before a few more tears fell. Beast Boy sat beside her and wrapped his arms around Raven and their baby girl.

"Her hands are so tiny." Beast Boy exclaimed when the baby grabbed his little finger. "Papa here. You're finally here little fella." He cooed.

"Beast Boy do you want to carry her?" Raven offered with a kind smile.

"M…me ca…carry her?" Beast Boy stuttered and waved his hand to say no. "I can't do it Rae. I'll drop her, I'm so clumsy. She's so small and fragile and I'm so afraid I'll hurt her or-" Beast Boy was flustered and talking non-stop, throwing every reason he could at Raven.

"Are you trying to let me do all the diapers changing and feeding and stuff? Don't shirk your responsibilities alright. You're her papa remember? You have been talking to her for so long I'm sure she recognizes you." Raven said with a smile and moved to make space for the changeling to sit. "Sit down Gar." The changeling sat down and Raven carefully moved the baby in her arms. The moment the little girl left her mother she started to wail and moved her arms about.

"I've got her." Beast Boy held her as gently as he could and adjusted the towel to make her comfortable. His eyes were sparkling with joy when he held his newborn. The baby however, did not seem as comfortable and was still crying. "See Raven she doesn't like me." His ears drooped and he looked sadly at his daughter. He restrained himself from jumping when a tiny hand grabbed his shirt. The infant stopped crying and snuggled into her father's warm chest. She gave a small yawn and closed her eyes slowly. "Rae she's sleeping! Look Raven!" Beast Boy cried excitedly and took her daughter's hand.

"How can she possibly dislike you silly? I think she likes you more than me. She doesn't even want to sleep in my arms." Raven said in a jealous tone.

"Thank you Raven, for giving me such a beautiful girl." Beast Boy kissed the crown of Raven's hair and then he kissed his daughter's forehead. "I love the both of you." The changeling smiled contentedly with Raven leaning on his shoulder and their newborn daughter in his arms.

A/N: Hey I know this chapter isn't well written but finally I got the story going :) A few more chapters and this story will end. Lastly, very sorry for the super duper long wait. Schoolwork was busy and I had other things to do. Well I do hope I have no more writer's block again, it's frustrating!! Hahas

teakigirl :)