The Titan's Sub slices through the underwater currents while Aqualad and Gar swim beside them. At this depth on the ocean floor, it would be hard for any normal person to survived, but Aqualad is the acting King of Atlantis the ruler of the seven seas. Beast Boy in the form of squid has no problems navigating the ocean floor either. Inside the Titan's Sub, the conversation has been kept to a minimum as the occupants are not sure what they will find when they finally reach Atlantis.
"Nightwing, are you sure that we should not have contacted the League for their help on this?" Wondergirl asked.
"No, the Titans take care of their own. I don't know exactly what we will find at Atlantis, but I am sure we can handle it."
Outside in the deep Aqualad was worried about his people, and what's been going on in his absence. Gar could tell by his silence that something was bothering him and tries to lighten the mood by changing into a dolphin.
"Aqualad let's race to Atlantis."
"Gar we are not kids anymore, this is serious what's going on in my kingdom. "
"That may be true, but there's nothing we can do until we get there. "
"You do have a point Beast Boy."
Aqualad takes off with a burst of speed as the last words leave his lips. Beast Boy smiles and takes off chasing his friend. Inside the T Sub, the other Titans watch in amusement.
The two Titans pulled away from the T Sub as they continue their race.
In Atlantis, there are arm security guards on the perimeter; the streets are empty as the citizens have complied with the new curfew. The streets are patrolled by other guards looking to enforce the new King's rules. In the center of the city is a newly built prison that's houses the law breakers from the city's new laws that the Kind has put in place. In the throne room sits Colonel Lucas, surrounded by his harem. He has two sea tigers, genetic altered to be his personal bodyguards. He is at peace with himself after securing a home for his people. He was bored with being a conqueror, and long to be the warrior he was born to be. His biggest threat was Aquaman, but no one had seen him. His quiet time is interrupted as a communication from his head of security gives him some news that brings an instant smile to his face.
Beast Boy and Aqualad arrived on the outer edge of Atlantis. Beast Boy had changed into deep sea fish. Both heroes watched as they waited for the rest of the Titans to arrive.
"Do you see what they have done to Atlantis? "
Beast Boy does not respond to his friend, he is at a lost for words.
"I am going to make them all pay for every person they have hurt. How much longer until the others get here? "
"You and I were going super fast racing, they should be here any minute. "
Then a sound carried across the ocean floor as sentries charge out towards the two young heroes.
"The liberation of Atlantis began now!" Shouts Aqualad as he launches into the approaching army. He slams into the army and dispatches four guards with his initial assault. Beast Boy changes into a bull shark and charges in to help his friend. He connects and knocking two guards down. Aqualad continues attacking striking down more guards in his rage overseeing his homeland overran. As the last guard falls the T Sub arrives just in time to witness the end of the brief battle.
"What happen?" Asked Nightwing.
"A group of guardsmen attacked us, but you should have seen Aqualad take them down."
"They must all suffer for what they have done to my city and my people."
"If they were attacked that means they know we are here." Says Wondergirl.
"Cyborg." Calls out Nightwing.
"Weapon systems are all online."
"I am checking the radar and its clear right now." Says Starfire.
"Thank you Star, now that we have lost the element of surprise we have to be careful from here on out." Says Nightwing.
"Careful? I don't understand I just defeated an entire platoon of guards. Let's go liberate my people!"
"Gar I know you are upset, but Nightwing is right. We need a plan, rushing in there will only get all of us capture and not help your people at all." Says Wondergirl.
"No, I am going now."
"Didn't he come to us for help?" Questions Cyborg.
"You guys don't understand they are enslaving his people, he needs us." Says Beast Boy.
Aqualad rushes off with Beast Boy beside him in the form of a blue whale. Reluctantly the T-sub follows behind them. At the controls, Nightwing feels something he is not used to feeling, and that is doubt. As six Titans with no plan that have lost the element of surprise try to overcome an army of underwater solders. Nightwing thinks to himself "I don't like our chances."