A/N: This is Monday, I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I hope you like the other one; I'm not waiting for reviews. I have drawn a picture of Mage's face, If you would like to see it please give me your e-mail. It's really good and I want to show it off.

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I woke up with a yawn, wearing my T-shirt as pajamas. I rolled over and checked the clock, seven. A good time to get up, but I was still sleepy. I groaned and went to get dressed, in the end I chose to wear my white dress. It was still clean, while my other clothes, well...

I pulled it on; it was a simple princess cut with no sleeves. I grabbed my hat, the hat and dress contrasting badly, and headed down stairs. Kristen always said that I look like a ghost in this dress. My pale skin and silver hair... Yeah, I guess I agree with her. I went into the living room, carrying my book. I had one chapter left until it was finished; I couldn't wait. I had read it ten times, and the end still thrilled me.

I entered the living room, yawning. There was Raven, and no one else. She was curled up on her favorite chair, reading. I grinned and walked over to the couch, no one to push me off it this time! I lounged full length on it, choosing to ignore Raven. Before nine no one but me exists, and I pointedly ignore them. Even the entities are quiet around now, I don't have such a hard time blocking them out.

I wasn't comfortable, so I switched to lying on my side. No, I tried my back, then stomach. Finally I gave up and tried the floor. Instantly I was comfortable, go figure. I settled in and began to read, after half an hour I finished my book and got up. The ending was a kind of wistful sad, it left a lingering taste in your mouth. This wasn't a happy story, it wasn't totally sad either. It was like life, with joy and sadness coupled together. I think that's why I like it so much.

I wandered over to the couch, feeling solemn and quiet. I looked over at Raven, and mentally gasped. She was in perfect drawing position. I ran up to my room, and I mean RAN, and began to search for a pencil and paper. I finally found my sketchpad at the bottom of my pack, my pencil had been found long ago. I tucked the pencil behind my ear and jogged down to the living room. It stopped in front of the door, and quietly walked in. Raven didn't look up; I smiled, perfect. I walked over to the couch and settled in.

I began to sketch Raven, for once focussing on more than her face. Her legs were tucked under her, and she was gracefully reclining against the back of the chair. The book was resting in her lap, with her fingers gently brushing the page. Her face was cocked ever so slightly, with a wisp of hair resting on her cheek. The lighting gave her a soft look, blending the edges of her form. It was beautiful, for once the subject and lighting in sink.

I began to sketch, glancing up at Raven every other second. I had the curve of her cheek, and the bend of her body. A few simple lines showed her attitude and figure, though she didn't look like Raven yet. I began to shade and smooth out the edges. My finger was covered in pencil lead; I glanced up and saw Raven looking right at me.

Her cool penetrating gaze starring right at me. Right then I couldn't think of her creepiness, I had something else on my mind. I looked up at her despairingly, then glanced down at my picture, "You moved!" I exclaimed sadly.

She smirked and looked back down at her book, resuming the picture I had been drawing. I grinned, "Thanks." She gave me a slight nod, but that was it. I needed to draw her more often. I softened the edges of her face; I needed to hurry before the light changed. The side of her near the shadow I made slightly fuzzy, almost as if the shadow and her had mussed together. I darkened the dark, and lightened the light, and was finished. I added a few finishing touches than forced my self to stop. The hardest part of drawing is knowing when to stop you always think you could add more.

I sighed and put my pencil down, resisting the urge. I picked it up and began to make my signature. It was a letter that means 'word'. It was from an ancient language that all but Wind had forgotten. I put the pencil down, now it was truly finished. Satisfied, I walked over to Raven, then stood in front of her till she looked up. Finally she glanced up, I handed her the picture, "What do you think?" I was very nervous; I always am when someone reviews my work.

She gazed at it a long time, her expression absent. Then she gave a genuine smile, and looked up at me. "Mind if I keep it?" She asked, that was answer enough for me.

"Of course," I smiled, I always give away my work. What's the use of keeping it if you won't treasure it? I glanced at the clock, it was nine, and I hadn't broken my rule. The other teens should be waking up soon. I yawned, my stomach gave a little growl, and I put it off. I often just have an apple for lunch and then don't eat till dinner. Which generally isn't much, I've never needed all that much food when inactive.

I headed over to the kitchen; they should be clambering around in there about now. I decided to meet the chaos instead of waiting for it to come to me. I walked over to the kitchen; everything here was ridiculously far away. I could get exercise just from LIVING here. I neared the door, and heard them.

"Star, could you pass the cereal?" I think Robin asked.

"Tofu! Where is the TOFU!"

"Man that is disgusting, how can you eat that stuff?" I think Cyborg exclaimed.

"Friends, where are the Loops of Fruits?"

I sighed and entered, inside was, actually, a surprisingly tidy kitchen. Star was floating and searching the cupboards and Beast Boy was eating something that I assumed was tofu, and Cyborg was searching the fridge.

"Hey everyone," I said nonchalantly, seating myself at the kitchen table.

"Hey Mage," Robin said absent mindedly, Star was still looking for the Fruit Loops. Everyone else ignored me, cool.

I sighed and listened for the sound of fruit loops, 'I'm where you left me Star, remember?' There was silence for a bit, grinning I followed it's voice, 'Oh you stupid girl to the left! NO, your OTHER left!' It paused, I stopped in front of a cupboard, and 'I give up!' I grinned and opened the door, pulling out the 'Fruit of Loops.'

"Here you go Star," I told her, handing it over.

She grinned and floated down to grab it, "Oh miracles of miracles, you have found it! Thank you friend Mage!" She quickly snatched it and began to make breakfast. I shook my head; one good thing about being able to hear your food is that you always know where it is.

I grinned and sat down at the table, watching everyone eat. My stomach fluttered at the idea of food this early; I can't handle it before lunch. I have been known to throw up, the most I'm able to handle is a banana. Cyborg glanced up from the stove, he was making oatmeal, and "Aren't you going to eat anything Mage" he asked kindly, half preoccupied with his food.

I shook my head avidly, the thought even bothering me. "No, I don't eat breakfast," I paused then added as an after thought, "It was sweet of you to ask though." I always add something nice, unless I'm angry. It's no fun listening to people's disappointment.

He shrugged and didn't answer, "Any one else want oatmeal?" he asked.

"No."

"Uh uh."

"Oh my fruit of loops."

I grinned; this was definitely going to be interesting. I settled back and watched them eat, you'd be surprised at how much pleasure I get out of watching people. I find it more enjoyable then being with them, which makes it a shock that I bothered to get to know Kristen or the Titans. Though they tended to do most of the contacting...

They all sat down at the table, eating their food. I watched them, interested in the interplay that was going on. Beast Boy was wolfing down his...tofu, and everyone else was dodging his spray. Starfire was being kind about it and her dodging was hardly noticeable, Robin was subtle but still plain to see if you looked, and Cyborg was quite obvious. You see, I had just landed in a lion's den, I needed to feel it out before I made any interactions. Raven I had felt out when drawing, you'd be surprised how much you can learn from just watching. I was planning on feeling out Star when we go shopping, hopefully today. I need new clothing, NOW!

They finally finished their food; Beast Boy had managed to litter the floor with it. I sighed and looked over at Star, "Hey Star, when would you like to go to the mall today?" I asked her sweetly.

She gasped, "Oh friend Mage, I almost forgot!" she exclaimed in shock. "I am sorry!"

I couldn't help but shake my head, "It's all right Star, I forget things far more important than that." When she looked more relaxed I continued, "So when would be a good time?" By now every one else had left the room, we were left with the dishes. Me being the neat freak that I am, had to go clean them. You'd be surprised how tidy you'll be if entities are yelling at you.

I started placing the relatively small amount of dishes in the dishwasher. This thing was a state of art; I didn't even need to rinse the plates! Starfire joined in, wiping off the counters, "How about after lunch?" she asked, levitating to clean some tofu from the ceiling.

I nodded, "No problem," I glanced up and saw what Star was doing, "How did Beast Boy get tofu on the ceiling?" I asked cautiously, stepping away from the dripping mass.

Star shook her head, "Friend Beast Boy was trying to be funny," she explained, managing not to sound disgusted.

I grabbed a mop and began to clean off the food from the floor, "Hmm, I'll have to get him a joke book or something." I murmured absent-mindedly.

Starfire's eyes widened in shock, "Oh no friend Mage, you must not!" She abandoned her post as cleaner and flew down to me.

"Why not?" I asked carefully, trying not to step in tofu. I found my gag reflex kicking in, this stuff was moving!

She eyed the glob of tofu at my feet, "Last time friend Beast Boy got a Book of Jokes, he was unbearable!" she exclaimed, her anxiousness surprising me.

"All right Star," I said, avoiding the glob of tofu, "If you say so, I won't give him a joke book." I had finally finished mopping; I rinsed it out (the mop) and put it away. "That was disgusting," I told her strongly, she nodded in agreement. We headed out, veterans from a tofu war. And surprisingly enough, we were both clean. Huh, go figure.

We wandered into the living room to see what was up; the boys were at the video games once again. I swear, for superhero's, they have a surprisingly boring life. I sighed, this was going to be a long day, and I lounged against a wall to watch them. Suddenly this beeping started and everyone's head snapped up. The beep was screaming, 'danger, danger, you stupid people get the show on the road!'

Robin looked up, "Titans, trouble," he said, and immediately took off. Everyone rose to follow, I was lost.

Raven looked back at me, "Well come on," she said in a bored voice. I followed her as she sprinted to Cyborg's baby.

I climbed in quickly and we squealed out, "Someone is breaking in to the prison!" Robin yelled back to us, over the roar of the car.

Then it hit me, they, WE were going to save someone. I felt myself go pale, I hate fighting, I can't fight. I only fight in cat form, I just hope I can scream out words fast enough. We continued in a tense silence, I whispered something to Wind. 'Wind, is my shield still working?' I asked it softly, not wanting to upset the other Teens.

It whistled around my arm, sending tingles up it. 'Yes,' Wind whispered, 'It is there, good luck.' I nodded; I had gotten the shield a while back. It was made out of air that would condense into a giant shield if I bring my arm up in front of my body. Like when you're frightened and reflexively pull your arm in front of you. I gently flexed my arm, feeling it beginning to condense.

Then we squealed into the prison, "Titans, GO!" Robin yelled, I just ran after them. We reached the front of the prison, it was perfectly intact. The other Titans seemed some what surprised by this, I guess their other villains were idiots.

I paused by the door and continued on slowly, listening. The walls were whispering, 'A strange girl, young about twelve.'

'What's she doing here?'

I whispered softly, to get the wall's attention, 'What can she do?'

They were all silent, then one responded, 'She can read your mind, and create illusions.'

I nodded, 'Do you know why she broke in?' I asked, keeping my voice down.

'She created the illusion of invisibility,' the walls told me.

My eyes widened, I signaled for the Titans to wait; they stopped and looked at me. "She can created illusions and sense your thoughts. Apparently she is around twelve; she got in by creating an illusion of invisibility. Or so I was told, what ever happened, she's tricky." Robin nodded, and then motioned for them to continue, I hung back.

'How can you block her from reading your mind?' I asked the walls softly.

They whispered amongst each other, 'I don't know,' they replied, 'I'm sorry.'

Then a chair spoke up, 'Your friends should be difficult for her to read. You don't have human minds, they will be unusual and in a different language. If you think in one of our languages, all she'll hear is gibberish. Raven should be safe; her mind would be alien to her. Robin would be the most at risk.'

I nodded, 'Thank you, I will try to keep from hurting any of you or your friends.'

They whispered good luck and I pussy footed over to the Titans. They were facing off a twelve-year-old girl. She had short red hair, almost gold in appearance. Her features were elf like, her eyes gold. She was thin and very boyish looking. Her clothing was raggedy, and mismatched. Still in somewhat good shape, but not for much longer. She was watching the Titans wearily.

Robin leapt forward to grab her, and she disappeared. This would be a problem; I sighed and looked around, forcing myself to think in Wind.

'Now where could she be,' I wondered, listening carefully. The Titans were facing an other girl that had reach the opposite wall. They looked worried, a little nervous. I chewed my lower lip as Robin made a flying leap, and landed on nothing.

A girl appeared right next to me, I listened to her carefully, 'Come get me, me, me, me.' It whispered over and over again, it sounded like an echo. I didn't advance; I listened to the rest of the room.

Robin was murmuring in a panicked voice, 'Where is she, can't find her. Why is she here?' He was beginning to hit the end of his rope.

Raven was calm, 'How can I find her, what are her weaknesses.'

Beast Boy was, well weird, 'Girl girl girl, change gorilla? What has the strongest senses...'

I silently commended him, 'Where is she,' Star whispered, 'Poor little girl.'

Cy was more interesting, 'Scan for body heat, body heat. Only can be blocked by...' I didn't bother to listen any further, she would step behind what would block it.

Then I heard something odd, 'Stay in, weave shadows, project self. What language is that girl thinking in? Goth is annoying, weave shadows, project self.'

I smiled, I had found her. I caught Raven's eye, and nodded in the direction of the girl. She smiled ever so slightly and got the others attention. They all looked at me, I walked over to the girl, she knew I could see her.

Suddenly she leapt from the shadows; I whipped my arm up. My invisible shield immediately unfolded in front of me. She slammed into it, her foot connecting with what seemed like nothing. I was still connected to the shield, and she had some force going. I was thrown against the wall, in anger I increased the volume and intensity of my thoughts.

"Girl, strange girl, get you, get you, get you, GET YOU!" I screamed in my mind, forcing her to back away. I immediately dropped the volume and resumed the language of the wind. She ran back behind the shadows, but the others had seen her. And I knew where she was; I couldn't catch her. I wasn't a fighter, but I could point her out.

I took my finger and pointed it right at her, following her as she moved. The other Titans began to pounce where I pointed. Raven threw in dark tendrils to capture her, their song almost made me loose my concentration. They missed the girl by four inches, exactly.

I continued pointing, then a door spoke. 'She's right in front of me Mage," it said loudly. I snapped my head to it.

"She's in front of a door," I yelled in human, 'Hold her off,' I whispered to the entity. It did so, as long as it could. But she would soon open it without too much trouble. In her struggle with the door, she forgot about her illusion.

'Blend shadows, STUPID DOOR, shadows, DOOR DOOR DOOR, shad... STUPID DOOR OPEN! I SAID!' She looked up then, and Robin sailed in, as did the rest of the Titans.

I left this open to them, I'm not a fighter. She dodged them, her concentration broken. She couldn't call it up, she wasn't that practiced yet. She leapt nimbly away from Robin, spinning like a sprite. She didn't fight any of them, she just ran. Finally Raven threw her magic around the girl, binding her completely.

The music made me gasp; this was going to be a problem. I forced myself to ignore it, I found I barely could. The girl now had the time to call up an illusion, but she couldn't read Raven's mind, and Raven new where she was now. Robin walked through the illusion, handcuffing the girl. He got a firm grip on her shoulders and brought her out to the police.

I trailed along behind them, making sure to stay out of the way of the police. When the girl was taken away, and the Titans headed back, they found me waiting by the car. Actually I had been sitting on the car, but I jumped off before Cyborg saw me.

They were panting, especially Robin. He had, had to work twice as hard as everyone else did. Me, I hadn't broken a sweat, I hadn't gotten physical.

"Good work Mage," Robin told me before climbing into the car. Every one else filed in; seeming somewhat cheered.

Cyborg spoke up this time, "What was that thing you used to block the girls attack?" he asked, moving slowly once again.

"A shield made of air, if I pull up my arm the way I did it unfolds," I flexed my arm to prove my point.

He nodded then everyone was silent, I blinked this was depressing. "Who's in the mood for ice cream?" I asked joyfully.

They all looked back at me, then Beast Boy grinned, "ME! I want ice cream!"

Starfire started to fidget excitedly, "Oh, I would like the Ice of Cream!" She told me eagerly.

"Yeah, why not," Cyborg said, steering us down a side road.

"I want...chocolate," Robin informed us firmly.

Raven blinked at us, we were all looking at her. She sighed, "Very well."

I grinned and gave her a hug (I was sitting right next to her), "Thanks Raven!" I hurriedly let go and scootched away at the look she gave me.

We drove into a small ice cream shop that boasted, "Home Made Ice Cream!" I grinned; this was going to be great.

Cyborg parked and we all piled out of the car. I made a dash for the shop, and managed to get there first. Note to self, only race when other Titans are tired. They walked over slowly, looking less than impressed at my burst of energy.

We got in line and began to talk. Robin began to brief us, "Apparently that girl had disappeared a few weeks ago, her parents had called the police." Everyone was quiet, this could be serious, "The missing children reports have gone up dangerously in the past months."

We had reached the ice cream counter, and Robin stopped talking. "Um," I began, "Who's going to pay for all this?" It's amazing what you can forget!

Robin grinned, "The titans will," I gave him a lost look, "We get paid for protecting the city. We also get a discount." We turned to the ice cream lady; she looked somewhat in awe.

That was embarrassing, "I would like a medium chocolate ice cream," Robin told her, not even having to read the menu.

Starfire smile, "I would like a small vanilla ice cream with mustard!" She looked so eager about that disgusting dish. Maybe her stomach and tongue were different enough from a human's to make it taste good?

Cyborg stepped up; "I'll have a large pistachio ice cream, with a plain cone."

At the remembrance of cones everyone spoke up, "Oh, I'll have a waffle cone," Robin said.

"Oh, and I'll have a sprinkly cone, how beautiful it is!" Starfire exclaimed gleefully.

Raven was less than impressed with our behavior, but I guess she wanted ice cream. "I'll have a small strawberry, with a plain cone," she told her in a monotone.

I stepped up, "How large is a large ice cream?" I asked, all the other titans froze, realizing the implications of this.

The woman grinned, "Five huge scoops," she told us, "You get a bowl to go with it."

Cy grinned, "Booya!" he exclaimed, punching the air.

I couldn't help but smile, "I'll have a large mint chocolate ice cream, with a sprinkly cone to please." The other titans were giving me a weird look, they didn't think I could eat it!

Robin paid and we all took our ice cream into the shade, Cyborg had threatened to kill us if we got any of it on his baby. Well, we had no problem cooperating.

Robin resumed our earlier conversation, "I can't believe I didn't notice it!" he yelled, hitting the table. I was silent; he forced himself to calm down, but you could tell he was still beating himself up.

I sighed, time to go into help mode, "Robin, you're a teenager, most can't even get themselves out of bed in the morning! You do that and more, don't beat yourself up too much." It didn't seem to be helping, "The fact that you noticed it at all is important, you can't be perfect."

He gave me a look, "I have to be," he told me darkly.

I knew the other teens were listening in, but that last comment just pissed me off. Do you know how arrogant that sounded, I am Robin, I have to be perfect, and no one can help me. I gave him a cold steely glare, "You damn angst ridden teenager," I hissed at him, forcing myself not to yell. Even he was surprised at my outburst, "No one can help you, you must be perfect, the whole world rests on your shoulder!" I was whispering to keep my rage under control.

I can be confusing, large things I can keep my temper on, but little things can set me off. I think it's because of what the little things can mean, one small mistake can show a terrible philosophy.

I felt my knuckles white against the table's edge, I forced myself to relax. I sighed, my quick rage gone, but I was still upset. I refused to act on my anger, even though I would harbor it. I gave Robin and the rest of the teens an apologetic smile, "Sorry about that, got a little carried away."

They didn't respond, I took a self-conscious lick of my ice cream. My eyes widened, "This is good!" I told them through a mouthful of minty goodness. They all just stared at me, "What?" I asked, taking an other lick.

The conversation changed to me, "There is no way you can eat all that ice cream," Beast Boy told me.

"I can too!" I exclaimed, fully away that I couldn't. Raven rolled her eyes and settled back to watch.

"No Mage, you can't," Cyborg said as if that ended the discussion.

"You want to bet," I asked, settling back against my tree.

Robin smirked, "Yes, we do," he looked too confident.

They weren't supposed to take the bet, but I don't want to back down. They're not cruel enough to give me a dangerous bet... "What are the terms?" I asked confidently, I knew I was going to loose.

The boys looked at each other and got in a huddle, Star gave me a worried look, and Raven loved every minute of this. They finally broke huddle and turned to me, their smiles evil.

That's when I began to get second thoughts, I was right. Robin spoke up, "If you loose you need to wear one of Star's outfits for a day." He told me, I felt my stomach drain away.

I managed not to show my panic, but this was bad. "And if I win?" I asked, wondering why I was even bothering I WAS GOING TO LOSE!

Cyborg shrugged, "You choose," he told me nonchalantly.

Damn, I don't like doing bets AGAINST other people. I paused and thought, what would be good that I wouldn't feel bad about demanding, I grinned. "You have to pay for half of the new clothes I get."

The boys looked at each other and huddled, I knew it was a good bet. If I win I get clothes, if I loose I get memories. They broke and Robin answered, "Fine, you have to finish that ice cream with in an hour."

Shoot, they caught me; I was going to eat it over a few days. "Fine," I told them, and settled back to eat. I took a lick, and closed my eyes, oh this was heavenly. Half an hour later I had slowed down, and the ice cream didn't taste nearly as good. Though I managed to LOOK like I enjoyed it. I was nearing the end of the hour, I couldn't finish it. Maybe if I eat till I puke I can start eating again with an empty stomach...

I had twenty minutes to go and there was no way I was going to finish it, I sighed and sat back. "You win," I told them, they all grinned triumphantly, "But you should try it, it's really good." I sighed, "I wish I wasn't so full, it tastes so good!" They grinned and the teens split it, tomorrow was going to be a long day. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&

A/N: Was this long enough? It took me three days, but hey it's good!

Cerberus5550: For all the complements, thanks. For the criticism, you're right, stop being right! Well, keep being right, but I oh, damn I can't be mad at you! Grrrr. Well, on the lines of Robin, Mage just wasn't paying attention to him that day. Her character is surprising even me, and that is odd. She's just so real to me, it's weird.

Bloody Angel X: Hey, thanks for the review, was this long enough? How did you like my twelve year old girl. Help me with Robin, how would he be handling this? Please!