When darkness ruled between the realms, travel between dimensions was virtually nonexistent. Creatures from the corners of places where evil had destroyed all light thrived here, and man's most terrifying nightmares took refuge in the darkness. Finally, leaders of all dimensions decided that the terrors that lived between the realms had to be eradicated. Using their combined powers, they created Azarath, a shining city of marble and light that existed between dimensions and drove the monsters of the night away. The first kings and queens were fair and kind in their ruling, but as the centuries passed the royalty became more and more corrupt, starting to keep the riches of the kingdom to themselves. A titan named Trigon came and promised salivation, for as the goodness of the leaders faded, the light faded also. In return the princess Arella married him and Trigon created a daughter out of thec ashes of a fire. This daughter they named Kiara, who had a natural immunity and control over the elements and energy. However, an old soothsayer revealed a prophecy that said Azarath would be destroyed be Trigon, and a planet called Earth would be destroyed by Kiara. Terrified, Arella hid the prophecy from everyone. Before long though, Trigon showed his true colors and attempted to destroy Azarath for his new kingdom of evil. The monks of Azarath managed to trap him in a partial interdimensional portal, where he should remain for all eternity. The soothsayer told Arella that Trigon had used his godly powers to turn Kiara into a portal that she would release him at the allotted time.

Arella decided that the only way to keep Azarath safe was to keep Kiara away from Azarath. She entrusted her with a goddess named Azar, who built an underground palace for the princess. The palace moved between dimensions every three years, and rarely returned to the same place twice. Azar taught Kiara how to control her powers over the elements and how to use the power of telekinesis. Eventually Azar covered Kiara's aura to change her beautiful appearance into something completely different. Her skin became the dull and gray color of someone that had never seen the sun, and her voice a gravelly monotone. Her magic looked dark and her named was changed to Raven. The young princess from Azarath was completely unrecognizable.

Years later Azar returned to Azarath and Raven escaped the dark prison she had resided in for thirteen years. At this time the underground palace had stopped on Earth, and Raven emerged to see humans milling about on abandoned roads.

After wandering around for a months, an accident caused her to meet the Teen Titans and her life changed forever. Together they survived Blackfire's arrival, Terra's betrayal, and Trigon's return. After Trigon was once more banished, the Titans were glad they finally knew everything about their dark friend. They did not suspect that almost everything they knew was a lie.

Raven's POV

I always knew it was true. No matter how much I ignored it, somewhere deep inside, possibly the Multiple Intelligences, told me that they were in love. I had silenced Happiness and Jealousy, kept them locked deep inside my mind so they couldn't come out. Sadness and Anger were put into stronger chains than before. This moment though, it almost set them free. I remember that second clearly, and it will always be with me.

The hallway was brightly lit and filled with the smell of roses. It was Valentine's Day, and I had awoken to a wonderful white rose on the table next to me. Of course I had to thank him. If only I had decided otherwise, than I could have continued to live in happy delusions. But of course I round the corner and see her, flawless skin, flowing hair, glowing green eyes. She was, no matter how much I hate to admit it, beautiful. He obviously thought so too. They were kissing; her arms wrapped around him like an octopus, kissing passionately. I could feel the waves of happiness rolling off them, choking me, breaking my stone heart. I walked quietly away, though they were too busy to notice me. It didn't matter anyway. Nothing mattered now.

Of course he's in love with her. She's beautiful and nice, though slightly unintelligent. I wish I could hate her, but I can't. I'm the opposite of her, reclusive, harsh, half demon.

Ugly.

Here in the darkness of my room, I try to tell myself that I had never loved him, that it was simply an infatuation like with Malchior. Even as I meditate now, I can see my Personalities talking to me.

"Infatuation! You disgust me weakling. Joy tugs on her chain whenever his name is even mentioned! Infatuation, pah!" Rage shouts up at me.

"It's just that stupid, annoying, shallow, superficial, naïve…"

"That's enough!" Courage says to Envy. "I think you're turning greener than my cloak!"

Sadness just whimpers and cries. I think her sobs have been getting louder as I allow myself to sink into this depressing state.

Sometimes I think I'm going crazy. I swear my Emotions are getting louder and more uncontrollable as the hours tick by. Twenty-seven light bulbs have shattered and I've replaced seven mirrors in the entire tower. I doesn't help that he insists on trying to find out why I'm so miserable.

"Idiot! He's practically the son of the greatest detective on earth, yet he can't see when a girl is in lo…"

"Silence Frustration." Wisdom ordered. Her soft white glow appeared on the edge of my mind, making me feel warmer and a little happier than I have been.

"Raven, it is quite necessary that you accept what has happened and move on. If you continue to chain Joy, Rage may eventually take over. Please listen to me."

Wisdom knows I will listen to her. She is the one who guides me now that Azar is gone, and I gladly let her. My granite heart may shatter, but if she says it will help, I believe her.

I try to see her among all my emotions. When I finally spot her she is standing next to Tranquility, their two glows merging.

"How do I…" I begin.

A soft tap brings me from the recesses of my mind back to reality. Someone is knocking on my door. Even before I open it my empathy tells me it is the person I really don't want to see right now.

Robin.