To Flying Star, I understand...don't beat yourself up over it. And yes this will be a rescue...in this fluxuation. Each area has a diffrent challenge waiting for them.

Chapter 4: Explanation

Location: Time Fluxuation: Gotham city

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"No more secrets. Who are you, what are you doing here." Robin demanded. David, Aileta, and the remaining titans sat in a circle around the THI, the remains of Titans Tower around them.

"Well it would be too long if I told you everything. But I will tell you what you need to know. My name is David, and this is Aileta. We're Soul Guardians, protectors of the Void. Right now our worst enemy has come up with another one of his brilliant plans and now wishes to absorb the powers of the greatest hero's on this planet." David explained.

"So that dude with the rockets is the bane of the universe?" Beast Boy asked.

"Oh no. He is Ollran. Ollran is a loyal follower, and he's nothing compared to his master: Lord Sicron. But here's the twist; this city, its inhabitants, you 4…aren't real." David continued. The titans looked at each other in confusion. "Everything in this area is something called a time fluxuation. We are in an energy bubble where everything inside is a realistic memory of the past." He said.

"Wait, if we're nothing more than a memory…where's the real us?" Robin asked. David wasn't sure he wanted to answer, but Aileta did.

"Killed…500 years ago…by the very same creature were fighting now…by Lord Sicron." She said. David closed his eyes, he didn't want to see how these respected hero's would take the news.

"Then we got nothing to lose." Robin announced.

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"Raven…try to open that thing." Robin commanded. Raven put her hand out and concentrated on the box.

"Azerath Metrion Zinthos…" She opened her eyes. Nothing happened. "Sorry."

"You did your best." Robin said supporting.

"Rather than rushing into this, we should plan for the upcoming battle." David suggested. The titans agreed and they began to discuss.

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Location: Time fluxuation: Gotham city, unknown

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"Let me go you…you…" Starfire hung from the ceiling via chains that bound her as she dangled maybe 40 feet up. Hard titanium cuffs kept her hands from shooting anything.

"Save me your comments girl. In less than 30 of your minutes, we will see how loyal your friends are to you."

"They will be here. I know they will."

"I hope your suspicions are correct, otherwise my master will be very unpleased. Now, I have a small matter to attend to, to make sure your friends believe me when they arrive." Ollran turned around and headed for the door. Starfire was ready for this. She shot her star bolts from her eyes. They struck him in the back hard. When the smoke cleared, Ollran stood there eyeballing you. "I would watch your actions girl." He scolded and he stormed out. Starfire hung her head.

'Oh Robin…where are you…'

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