Sage and the remaining Titans stood in the middle of the corridor still shocked at Raven's words which hung in the air like humidity before a thunderstorm. Robin thought of millions of things to say to try to undo the damage those words or at least lessen the awkwardness of the situation but things like "She didn't mean it." or "Don't take it personally." weren't going to fix anything because it was clear as day that Raven meant every single word she said. Sage stood still as a statue as she stared at the wall but not because of Raven or the awkwardness of this situation but to think which wasn't really a new thing for her because Sage unlike most villains did not act on impulsive urges. She thought, plotted and calculated every single move with every possible outcome of that choice much like her father, Slade but just the thought of being anything like that sorry excuse for a person made sickened Sage so much that her entire frame shook with rage and a small growl to escape her lips. The Titans' eyes quickly followed the sound to the corner Sage was standing in. Robin was the first to try to approach her but she ran away not knowing where she was headed. Sage was a much faster runner than Robin but she could stop the violent shaking that ran though her body so much that she fell down in the middle of the Common's Room.

"Are you okay?"

Robin asked helping Sage up and her expression softened but her face was still rigid.

"No. I just require a moment to myself if you do not mind."

Sage turned around and took a deep breath and the shaking stopped. She turned back around and said.

"I'm so sorry about what Raven said to you she's just not too good with people."

"There is no need to be sorry or make up excuses after all you did not say it."

"It's my duty as a leader to take responsibility and there is what she said was way out of line."

"Just as a leader? Not that it is any of my business but are you not dating Raven?"

"Yes we are but I try to keep my professional life and a personal life as separate as humanly possible."

"That sounds like an extremely hard task."

"Sometimes… Why don't you sit down? Do you want something to drink?"

"No thank you."

I walked around and sat down on the couch with my head in my hands gazing out at the dark night sky of Jump City. I exhaled exasperatedly and said.

"Robin, I will you do me a favor?"

"Sure, what is it?"

"To listen or at least pretend to."

"Okay."

"I'm going to tell you my 'story'. I guess that it is only fitting due to the fact I already know yours."

"What?"

"Calm down I had no choice. When I see people I automatically see their past. But not to worry I will not tell a soul. It could be our little secret. "

"Sure. And I am guessing that you don't want me to tell yours either."

"You are very perceptive my dear Robin. Very well I guess the proper place to start would be how I came to be but I'll spare you the repulsive bits. My mother was not a saint but she was a really good person much like me. She played with dark magic much stronger than your girlfriend Raven's but my mother could never control it like I could. I do not remember her too well but what I know is that she was always attracted to danger. She and Slade met where all great relationships start…at a bar. After few too many drinks and a one night stand later my mother found out she was pregnant and surprisingly Slade was thrilled about having a child but for all the wrong reasons and sadly she didn't realize that until it was too late. He knew my mother would never allow having her child to grow up to be evil. One day my mother pulled me from school early. She said we were going somewhere far away to have fun and be happy but I knew she was lying. She knew this was the end. She was helping me pack my bags when he walked in.

'You can't run from me Jade.'

'I figured you would show up sooner.'

'Traffic.'

'Well, that is very unfortunate on your part.'

'Even when you're facing death you have a sarcastic remark. Some things never change.'

'We both know that I'm going to die today so why not die a comedian?'

'Jade if you were to just let her go I wouldn't have to-'

'You know would rather die than let her be anything like you.'

'I wish you wouldn't be so difficult. I love you Jade but if that is the only way I can have her. I am truly sorry.'

'Talk about dramatic Slade or do you want me to call you Deathstroke?'

'Either would do but I prefer Slade.'

'Well Slade I am going to speak with my daughter privately so get out. There are some cookies on the counter that you can help yourself to.'

'Of course but I'll pass on the cookies.'

'Good choice. I accidently spilled arsenic into the batter while making them.'

Slade laughed half heartily as he left the room my mother quickly grabbed me by my shoulders and said

'Listen I want you to get the box from up top the dresser. When you open it you will see piece of paper do not read it, look at it or say it until your safe and alone."

I ran to dresser grabbed the paper and but stopped dead in my tracks as Slade walked in and grabbed my mother by her neck.

"Don't worry about me Sage, run."

"Yes Sage can't you see I'm giving you a head start."

He said as he pressed a pocket knife to her throat. I did not get a good look at him as I slipped past him but I could hear that he was crying but I did not have the time to pity him. I ran. I ran far away from Slade. Once I was alone I looked at the paper. It was actually a drawing of a star and a hand in the center. I did not know that I was not supposed to put my hand on the hand until it was too late. An electric shock we thought out my body and it knocked me out. When I awoke I started to hear two voices that told me to do unspeakable things but I was able to manage. Then I started hearing people's thoughts and seeing their pasts that too was able to be controlled. Soon after I thought I was in control was when I fell apart. I developed a massive headache and I felt like my body was splitting in half which it was but I did not know that at the time. Then my shadows appeared. I couldn't handle all of it. I had nowhere to go, I was depressed, and my powers we're so unruly that I could my life slipping away. Soon Slade found me. He promised to feed and house me if I did a few favors for him. As you know being evil provides much of a thrill. It is even addictive when you think of it. Slade and I weren't really on the best terms as you can imagine our relationship was just strictly business. I was mad at the world and he wanted the world and that worked for the most part as long as I did not think about it. I tried to suppress the memory of him killing my mother right in front of me but sometimes my emotions would take over. I would lie awake at night thinking of a ways to get my revenge on him and once I acted out on the rage I felt towards him. My fight with Slade did not last long. He told me as I laid on the ground my lip bleeding immensely.

'Sage, you are not a fool so why must you act like one?'

'You killed my mother you sick basturd!'

'You're not helping anything in fact you are giving me more reason to kill you after all you are the reason I had to kill Jade. But I blame myself for your acting out. You have been inside too long and you're bored are you not?"

'I am not doing this because I am-'

'Hush dear daughter…I have the perfect task for you to keep you occupied.'

And that is the reason why I attacked you. You know what else? I feel like I am the reason my mother is dead. If it wasn't for me she could have been happy."

I looked over to Robin who stared at me stunned. Now that someone knew I felt as if an enormous weight was lifted off my shoulders but I could feel the rage creeping upon me again. I stood up and turned my back to him so he would not have to see.

"I think that Raven needs you now."

"I think so too. I'll show you to your room."

"Thank you…for listening."

"No problem."

After I walked Sage to Terra's old room I walked further up the hall to Raven's room.

"Are you angry with me Raven?"

Her door slid open and she responded quietly.

"No."

"Then why are staring daggers at me?"

I asked as I gently moved past her into her room closing the door behind me.

"I don't remember inviting you in."

"I am terribly sorry."

"Sure you are…"

"Just tell me what's wrong."

"It's nothing."

"Raven, don't lie to me."

I said as I wrapped my arm around her waist but she brushed it off.

"I'd rather not."

"What?"

"You're trying to seduce me so I'll forget why I am upset."

"Then tell me what's wrong."

"Why did you take Sage's side?"

"You were wrong."

"So was she."

I ran my fingers my hair in frustration. I love Raven but she could be so difficult at times and that's the reason the yelling started.

"Raven, I am done with this! I tried to ask you what's wrong but it seems like we can't even have a conversation without you bringing up Sage!"

"I'm only bringing it up to try to make understand that she is an evil and manipulating bitch!"

"Whatever happened to being nice to her?"

"Oh, that ship sailed a long time ago!"

"You know what? I just think that you're jealous!"

"JEALOUS? ARE YOU MAD? WHAT IN ALL THAT IS GOOD AND SACRED DO I HAVE TO BE JEALOUS OF HER FOR?"

"Did you know that the first stage of envy is denial."

"Get out of my room."

"That was the second stage, anger."

"If I tell you will you get out of my room?"

"Now you're in the third stage: bargaining."

Robin said as he walked closer towards me. I don't know where he found such a ridiculous idea like that. I am not jealous of that girl. It's just…it's because…okay I admit maybe I am a bit jealous but that doesn't matter in the least.

"I said get out of my room."

"Sounds like we're back to anger."

"I'm done with this."

"No, not until you honestly tell me if you're jealous."

"Okay, I am jealous are you happy now?"

"Why? You're prettier, smarter, sweeter, funnier, but most of all I love you."

I couldn't help but smile up at him as I grabbed his hands and kissed him gently while his hands slipped out of mine and glided down to my waist hugging me to him. He pulled away and said.

"Stage 5: Acceptance. So do you still want me to get out of your room?"

I shook my head and my smiled widen as pushed him against the wall.

"Your mine tonight Boy Wonder."

"Really?"

"Definitely."