Titans' Tower. It was so busy with bustling life.

Somewhere in ops, a cybernetic teen and a green vegetarian were dueling it out over something ridiculous such as a meat vs. tofu war. The smell of fake meat filled the air, and gray and red substances dripped from the ceiling and coated the furniture.

Deeper in the tower sat a half-demon in lotus position, her eyes shut and her breathing even. She murmured ancient spells and rhymes and focused her negative energy elsewhere. She was in a state where none could disturb her, or they would regret it if they tried.

Up on the Tower's roof perched an alien girl with vibrant flowing red hair and eyes that shined like emeralds. She seemed entirely at peace watching the swirling oranges, reds, and yellows of the sunset, her back to any dangers that lurked within the city. And sometimes, more often than not, a certain Boy Wonder would join her.

And then there was the one that watched in the distance, balanced on the edge of one of the taller building's rooftops. He didn't do anything more than merely observe, for sneaking around was what he did best.

And although he didn't like to admit it, the offer still buzzed around in his head, even during late night robberies. Why else would he have memorized the number on the card? The truth was, he wasn't even sure yet what path he would take, but he knew he would figure it out eventually.

But for now he was just satisfied on watching the one who had opened his eyes in the first place. He watched her grow happier and more content, and to know that he had helped her get to that point, made everything else easier to swallow.

So this time, as life went on, the figure watched from where he sat, watched, with a smile on his face.

The End