Titans 2.0
Story Arc 1: Titans GO!
Issue 2: Meet Your Frenemy
4:45 P.M. E.S.T
New York City
August 3, 2011 (Wed)
Triskelion II
This had better work, thought Agent Phil Coulson as he stepped into the elevator of S.H.I.E.L.D's newest building that was just off of the coast of H.Q. As the elevator ascended up to the building's dormitory sector, Coulson skimmed through a folder that contained basic information on the teenagers that he had invited to the Triskelion II. Robin, Spider-Man, Flash, Static, and Storm were supposed to be here at five o'clock. Coulson thought that he'd read over their files again and get them settled into their new base. I'll have to give Ms. Parker a call later, he thought as he reached his floor. The elevator doors opened and Coulson stepped out into a room that looked identical to the "living room" of the original Teen Titans. He put the folder on a counter in the dining area of the room. "You're quite early," said Coulson staring at a dark corner of the room. "Still challenging Peter?"
"Why challenge something that isn't worth the effort," replied Robin, stepping out of the shadows. "By the way, you may want to use retina scanners instead of a 30 digit password for the elevators. It wasn't that hard to hack."
"Noted," said Coulson. "And you shouldn't be so quick to judge Peter. Fury thought highly of him. So it'd do you well not to underestimate him."
"So you know I read their files then," said Robin she turned her back to Coulson and looked out of the huge windows that made up the front and sides of the building. She enjoyed the oceanic view. "You keep calling him Peter in front of me."
"Yes," said Coulson "And I-"
"AHAH," yelled an overly excited Durrann Brown in his costume. He came in with his eyes closed and hands in the air and strutted to the centre of the room. "Jay, Barry, Wally, the party is here! It's about time I get an award for my awesomeness." He opened his eyes and looked around. "Ummm do I have the right building," asked Flash.
"Yes," answered Coulson. "I hope you don't mind but after reading your file I decided that the best way to ensure your arrival was to fake an award ceremony."
Durrann's eye twitched behind his golden visor. "Why am I here?"
"Be patient," said Coulson. Just then, Static and Storm stepped out of the elevator together smiling and laughing.
"Charming," said Storm with a playful chuckle.
"Why of course," said Static in a gentleman-like tone. He bowed and when he looked up, he found that Coulson, Robin, and Flash were staring silently. They were all wondering what the talk was about.
"Greetings," said Coulson. "You two certainly seem cheerful."
"Of course," replied Storm who was grinning ear to ear. "Why wouldn't we be?"
"Because," said Robin, "The world's greatest heroes are gone."
"Oh yeah," said Static solemnly. "There's that." The elevator doors opened again and out stepped the teenager in what appeared to be a knock-off Captain America suit complete with old shield.
"Kids," said Coulson. "This is Captain America's substitute. He's S.H.I.E.L.D's youngest, most well-trained agent."
"Why haven't I read his file then," questioned Robin.
"Because he's also S.H.I.E.L.D's best kept secret. He's part of a recently developed branch of S.H.I.E.L.D that only Fury had the info about."
"I guess that makes sense," Robin said. She knew that she had no other choice than to accept this story for the time being.
"Hi," said Storm who waved vigorously to Cap.
"Hey," Cap replied back with a less-vigorous wave.
Wait a moment, thought Robin. Captain America, Flash, Storm, Static, S.H.I.E.L.D, and I are in the same 0.5 mile radius. Senior Agent Phil Coulson is sitting down in front of me. He gathered us all here for a reason. He probably wants to use us a search and rescue squad for the big heroes. But that could only mean that—Robin's thoughts were interrupted by the entrance of none other than Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man.