Summary: The Titans discover a shy heroine, and offer her a place in their family. But can she overcome her fears, herself, and her secret crush? Red X/OC

Chapter One: Flurry

A soft crunch in the snow startled her at first. She clumsily looked at her boots, before realizing it was only that. Shivering in the bitter, icy, cold of the city, she pulled a tatty coat tighter around her shoulders. Knees trembling underneath worn pants, she tromped her way across the pavement, across the deserted street. Shifting a thick carpetbag from on hand to the other, she darted quickly down the silent night, illuminated by the buzzing streetlamps. Her short, light, thin blonde hair was tied up neatly in two small buns on the top of her head. For one wearing such scraggly clothes, she looked very well groomed. A small pair of dark, beady eyes darted lightly each way, asessing her safety, and a thin mouth was pressed into a worried glance. So pale...like snow.

And then there was the crash.

It broke violently through the silence as a car went flying from another street. Eyes widened in panic, she quickly pressed herself into an empty doorway, daring to peek out slightly. A couple was scrabbling to run away screaming as a giant, hulking, robot canine bared its metallic teeth and howled, gears churning. Biting her lip slightly, she took a deep breath and pulled her hood over her head. Her pose became straighter, and less quivering. Her fists clenched and tightened in preparation. Beneath the hood, eyes blazed.

While one hid from the world, the Marble Queen came to rule.

In Titan Tower, sirens screeched the dazed, and sleeping Titans awake. Suits on, and breifing quickly brought forth, they rushed to the scene where the robot dog of their former enemy, Johnny Rancid, had been set loose. No doubt his owner was laying low and letting his iron hound do all the dirty work. They hurried and flew down the streets, hoping no lives had been harmed in the process. As they swerved on the street, gasps were heard all around.

There had been a casualty all right, but not from anything human. Shreds of metal that had been ripped apart lay strewn over the street and only the head of the now whining dog remained. One person, one single lonesome soul, stood quietly in the street. The Titans could only stare agape at the stranger. The person was like ice, white and cold, silent as the night. The stranger didn't notice them for a moment. But as soon as the person locked eyes with them, it fluttered away. Hands flew up instantly to cover the face as the strange person trembled for a moment. But as the dog twitched and thrust itself at the person, it disappeared as an arm shot out to protect their face. Robin yelled out as the beheaded hound clamped its sharp, razor-like teeth onto an arm. Its gaze was almost malicious at first, but soon it began to tremble and whimper. Without moving an inch, with out a single drop of blood spilt, the hero stood their ground in the street. Then in a voice almost too low to hear, they whispered.

"What's the matter doggy? Tastes bad?"

It was harsh and cold. Robin caught a glance at the arms. One was a lightish pink, a human skin. But the other was as white and firm as marble, ungiving, and smooth to the touch. With a sharp swing of their arm, the hero thrust away the head as it smashed to pieces against a wall. The engine whirred and clicked desperately for a few moments, before shuddering to a stop. They all looked upon the hero once more.

And just like the moment before, it all flushed away. The skin became whole and human again as hands lifted to their face with a squeak in realization. Turning on their heels they flurried away from the group of heroes.

"No! Wait!" called Beast Boy, quickly chasing after the hero. The others were also quick to follow. It didn't take long for Starfire to swoop before the person. In shock at the sudden change of pace, the stranger fell back on her behind, as the hood flopped off their face. The others were quick to catch on that she was a girl. Her face was very red, from the cold, from running, and from embarassment to have fallen before the most respected citizens of Jump City. Squealing slightly in humiliation, she clapped her hands to her face and apologized profusely.

"Oh my....I-I'm sorry! I really didn't mean to do your job or anything! No ont was there yet so I-I..."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Cool it man," Cyborg soothed gently, kneeling down to pat her on the shoulder. His size intimidated the poor girl so much she trembled even more at the supporting pat, "We're not mad. How could we? That was something awesome you did back there!" Her grinned widely as the girl twiddled her thumbs nervously.

"It...it was?" she whispered.

"Course it was!" Beast Boy chirped, "You showed that piece of scrap metal who's boss!"

"Very impressive," agreed Robin. Starfire clapped her hands in enthusiasm, which made the girl smile slightly.

"Yes! It was most amazing!"

"What makes me curious," mumured Raven, "Is how."

"Ah...well...umm...." she stuttered slightly, pulling her knees up to her chest. Cyborg patted her gently once more, nodding in encouragement. "Well, I guess I've always been able to do that. I was just...born that way I guess..." Her cheeks burned in embarassment, feeling stupider by the second.

"What's your name?" asked Robin.

"I guess....its Snow..."

"Guess? Don't you know?" asked Beast Boy, crouched on his feet.

"I've never really known anything about anything, I've been on the streets for as long as I can remember. Snow is all I really thought of calling myself." she mumbled shyly.

"So...you don't have anything? No clues about your past?" Raven inquired. Snow shook her head, snow flakes falling off as she did so.

"Only this," She pulled out a small dog tag on a chain hanging around her neck. The Titans looked closely at it, inspecting. It was dented from years of rough living. On it were small, orderly numbers that printed: EX: 0013 Alpha. As the Titans finished looking, Snow tucked it away.

"I don't have any clue what it means. I've been wearing it forever." Robin looked at the others apprehensively. They all nodded as they thought unanimously.

"Would you like to live with us as a Titan?" they chorused. Snow nodded absentmindedly. Then in realization, her face became a very deep red as she squeaked.

"W-what?!"