As I lay in the field, on the edge of a mine, I think to myself. Is this really where I want to stay? I've been moving ever since my mother and father had died, and my brother was no help. He took our parents death out on me, fought with me every now and again. My life is simply pitiful. I don't even have an interest in love, friends or other things like them anymore.

A large object flew out of the mine. It was a hulking large stone figure, a sentient life form. Five small adults, or teenagers came out after the stone creature. It was an intense and short battle, with only a few distractions. I got wrapped up in the excitment, and walked closer. A girl in a blue robe, whom was very pale, spotted me. She flew towards me, and was stopped by the rampaging stone.

With the distractions over, they quickly defeated the stone monster. I stood rather close to the carnage, observing each and every explosive mark and upturning of earth. The teens approached me, trying to get a response out of me. All I could say was, "Nice work. What is that thing anyway?"

Nobody answered. Complete silence for a few minutes. "Thank you for the compliment. His name is Cynderblock. I'm sorry about my friends, but it's like they can't even hear you." said the pale woman.

"Hear who Raven?" said the blue cyborg.

I shook my head. "They cannot, fair lady. I only speak to those who can understand me." She looked at me through my mask, as if she was staring at my soul. She looked as if she had many questions.

But she only mustered one. "What do you mean?"

"Raven, what is he saying?" the green boy uttered.

"Well, this mask that I designed myself has a special frequency that it puts out. Only those who can hear this frequency can understand myself and my family. You should be so lucky that you can hear the sound of my voice." I walked over to her and picked her hand up and kissed it. I could see the emotion drain from this girl's eyes, as she realized that this was a meaningless gesture.

"Alright, who are you pal?" said the small one with the mask. He was obviously the leader, because they all looked at him when he was talking.

"I am Able Adams Albert. My you may call me Whisper."

"He says his name is Whisper." the girl called Raven spoke.

"I actually am looking for a place to stay tonight. Do you mind if I accompany you to your domicile?"

"He's asking for a place to stay."

"Well, what do you have to trade for the stay?" The green one was obviously greedy.

"He does not need to buy a night's stay at the tower Beast Boy. You are welcome to stay as long as you wish." said the orange girl who was floating around my head.

"No, no. If it is money that you want, then money you shall have." I concentrated on the spot in my palm, and used my power. A gold bar materialized out of my hand. The green one, or Beast Boy, looked at it with envy. He picked it up and began kissing it.

"What kind of trickery is that?" said the leader.

"It's not trikery Robin, its magic." The emotion came back to Raven's eyes as she beheld my powers. Thats when I felt it. A connection to her. I wanted her, the emotion in her eyes set me off.

All of a sudden, I felt like humanity had a chance for me to move on in my life. My entire outlook changed. It changed from being a self pitied little slime ball, to being somebody's protector. It felt like I had been destined to find her, destined to save her.

Then I saw her face. How lovely it was, how perfectly womanly and aggressive at the same time. Just like my mother's. Raven and my mother shared many expressional attributes. They both were gothic, hated to smile, but still couldn't hide their emotions even when it suited them.

"My name is Robin, team leader of the Teen Titans. This is Cyborg, Beast Boy, Starfire, and..."

"Raven. My name is Raven."

"It's very nice to meet all of you. Especially you Miss Raven. It's an honor to meet the esteemed Teen Titans."

"What did he say Raven?" Beast Boy inquired.

"He said that it was an honor to meet us." She was looking rather distracted when she said this. I could guess why.

Robin studied the gold bar that he took from Beast Boy. "If you can make this, then what else can you create?"

"Anything that I study."

"Anything he studies."

"Can you make one of these?" He held up a red and gray disk. It had a timer on it, flashing lights, and when I opened it, I smelled the stench of explosives inside of it. Then, I got an idea. I formed a concusion grenade in the palm of my hand and continued to study the Robin bomb with the other. After about a minute of researching, I had all the information that I needed. I gave the bomb back to Robin, and with the other hand tossed up the grenade. Another Robin bomb formed in my palm, and when I caught the grenade, I pushed my two hands together. When my hands unraveled, there sat a brand new weapon. I stood there and watched as they all, except for Raven, marveled at my powers.

"What is it?" Robin was curious. Cyborg just stood there in awe.

"I've never seen a new weapon be built that fast." Cyborg said. "It usually takes Robin and myself over a day developing these things."

"It should be funtional, right Whisper?" Robin asked. I gave him a solid nod.

"It's a concusion bomb. Set the timer, and they'll get confused and disoriented. It lasts up to a minute. The timer gets ten seconds to thirty seconds."

"It's a concusion bomb." Raven wasn't going to repeat instructions to everyone, I could see it in her eyes.

"We may have some use for your talents Whisper. Are you willing to come with us?" Again I nodded my head. They started leaving, and I followed them. Only Raven stood away from me as we walked towards two vehicles, one like Cyborg, the other belonging to Robin.

"How are we all to fit in the T-car?" Starfire asked.

"I'll fly. I need to be alone anyway." Raven said. She sounded displeased and stressed. I followed Starfire into the four door car, and while there was enough room for Raven, she had decided to fly anyway. She obviously...never mind that thought.