Re-uploaded because it got corrupted the first time sorry ^^''

Since the teen titans formed, jump had just gotten used to the crazy fights and odd things that happen from day to day. Alien invasion, weird magical villains causing havoc, or just petty criminals getting apprehended and handed over to the police. It was so frequent it was almost routine.

It was common enough that you'd think the media would be bored of covering it by now, but sure enough the press arrived on the scene just at the titans were helping load the latest criminal into the police car and giving their statement.

It was all standard procedure for the titans; Robin didn't bother the media much and focused on the police, Beastboy posed and made up elaborate stories of how he single handedly won the battle, while Cyborg wound him up and pointed out every embarrassment thing BB had done. Star cheerfully chatted to fans, signing unofficial merch and taking photos. Raven, as usual refused to even humour the media and kept to herself or with Robin.

But this time was a little different than usual. It was different, because it was the first time they had a chance to see Jericho up close, and they jumped at the chance to get photos and try to grab an interview with the mysterious new titan. No one seemed to notice or care that Jericho himself seemed even more uncomfortable with the attention than Raven was.

"Robin! Please, our readers are dying to learn about the new guy." One of the reporters called out, trying to get a good view of Jericho with her camera. On his part, Jericho seemed to be doing a good job at keeping his back to the crowd, and didn't let anyone catch his eye or interact with him directly. "Could we get an interview? Or even a picture! Why has no one seen him before? Just who is Jericho?!"

The public knew nothing about Jericho, or what he could do, they just guessed based on his appearance, and the little snippets they'd caught during battles since he'd started joining the main team in Jump. He kept to himself, like Kole and a few of the other honorary titans, keeping as low as profile as he can and actively avoiding drawing attention to himself. Unfortunately in Jump, having a secret means that the press are drawn to you like a moth to a flame. And Jericho starving them of any information was just making them more determined to find his secrets.

"Please, if Jericho could just give a few words for the readers!"

The titans knew a little more about him than the public. Like how he never spoke a word. When he needed to communicate he used ASL, but since most of the team was still learning sign language, he often just wrote down his message on the little notepad he now carried at all times. Since they'd met him they'd rarely seen him communicate with anyone outside of the titans, even when they went out as friends for pizza or a movie. Jericho preferred to keep to himself, and they weren't about to push him into breaking out of his comfort zone.

His friends also knew his power; to possess people and take over their body, even talk with their voice if they are unconscious or unable to fight against him. They knew he spent at least two years alone on a mountain in Tibet, but not why. They didn't know how he got his powers, or where he came from. He insisted on keeping his real identity as secure as Robin did, and never ventured out of the tower in civilian clothes.

Jericho gave an uneasy glance towards the crowds, before quickly looking over at Robin. Mute since childhood, he got Robin's attention by snapping his fingers, before gesturing to the crowd behind them. His green eyes looked worried as he shook his head quickly. He didn't want any attention, he wanted to get back to the tower and hide away from the media. They fought and won, the police had the criminal in custody, their job was over, they didn't need to stick around any longer.

Robin gestured for Jericho to stay put, giving him an apologetic smile as he continued to talk with the police. As much as they'd like to avoid the publicity, they needed to keep a good public image, and making nice with the media was unfortunately one for the best ways to do that.

Without warning Beastboy suddenly appeared next to them with a big grin. "Com'on! They want a group shot for the front page!" And before Jericho or Robin could stop the shape-shifter, he was dragging the mute titan, along with Raven over to a group of photographer's. Robin sighed but followed behind, like it or not, it was easier to give them a photo than deal with the consequences of offending them.

"We're not here for a photo shoot. One photo, and then we're leaving." Robin addressed the press, with a sternness that commanded respect. There was a mumble of disappointment, and a few civilians snapping off photos on their phones, but for the press's part they seemed to be waiting for them to pose in formation to get the best shot. They knew they were lucky to get the hero's to actually pose for a photo, they didn't want to waste a good quality shot like that by being too hasty.

Jericho tried to get out of it, but Beastboy and Cyborg didn't seem to notice how uncomfortable he was, standing either side of him to pose and inadvertently trapping him between them, and in the photo whether he liked it or not.

Someone from the media counted them down, making sure they held the pose they wanted for the photo. "One" Jericho tried to squeeze away. "Two" Sea green eyes searched the crowd for a means of escape. "Three!" His eyes locked onto a police officer who was keeping the crowds in check. He felt his body becoming incorporeal just as he saw the flashing of what seemed like hundreds of cameras all at once.

For a second the policeman's body went still, completely paralysed as all his motor skills were taken over, but he barely managed to get out a surprised cry before it was over, and Jericho suddenly appeared in front of him, looking back at the team as they realised what had happened. He ignored the sound of confusion and annoyance from the press who wasn't sure what had happened, but knew they didn't get a good picture of the mysterious new titan.

Without waiting for Robin to dismiss them, Jericho turned and jogged away from the crowd, slowly building up to a run. He had to get back to the safety of the tower, now. He didn't look back, didn't see if the team was following him. They would have so many questions for him, but he didn't know if he would be able to give them any answers