Tempest and Terra's home. Tempest, also known as Garth, was in the shower, manipulating the water. His wife of three years, Terra (Or Tara), walked in. She stood at the doorway, arms crossed.

Tara: Playing with the shower again?

Garth: It's training. (He drops the water, and notices the big smile on her face) Did you want to tell me something?

Tara: I'm pregnant.

Garth falls over in the shower. Terra smirks.

Tara: Atlanteans don't usually slip in water.

Garth picks himself up.

Garth: Very funny. How long have you known?

Tara: Six weeks.

Garth: What would you like to call him or her?

Tara: I don't have a name for it yet. But swear to Poseidon our baby doesn't cause a tsunami.

Garth: It's true that he could destroy Earth if he doesn't control his powers. Hopefully we can manage that. I remember Wally telling me he had problems with his daughter at first.

He turns off the water, steps out of the shower and wraps a towel around his lower half. He embraces his wife and kisses her open-mouthed.

Garth: In 6 weeks, haven't you thought of a first name?

He dries his hair and ties it into a ponytail.

Tara: I want it to reflect the Earth. Clay if it is a boy, or Amber if we have a girl.

Garth: I like Amber but Clay reminds me too much of Clayface.

Tara: Well, we can't name him Geo, because he's my brother.

Garth: I thought his name was Brion.

Tara: Oh yeah, nearly forgot. Well, what do you want to name your son?

Garth: The problem is, the name I chose, well, it's a little too Atlantean.

Tara: Tell me.

Garth: Alloroc.

Tara: It's unique, and it ends in rock. I like it.

Garth: Actually, I took it from an old friend of Orm.


Eight months later:

Tara is in the bedroom, having contractions. Raven is present to deliver the baby. Garth is outside, on the beach, giving a fish a message to deliver to Aquaman in Atlantis. He came inside.

Raven: Push Tara! I can see the head!

Tara: I just want this baby out!

Raven: Nearly.

Tara pushes again, and cries out again, only this cry was mixed with that of a baby. Raven held up the newborn in a towel. Tara felt very relieved that it was all over.

Raven: It's a boy.

Raven gave the baby boy to Tara, who ceased from crying and was now sleeping soundly against his mom. Garth couldn't stop smiling at the sight of his son.


Outside the house, Aquaman arrived. Garth came outside and greeted him.

Aquaman: Hey Tempest. Where's the little guy?

Garth: Welcome, your Majesty. He's with my wife in our bedroom.

Aquaman follows Garth to the bedroom and sees the baby in Tara's arms.

Tara: Meet Alloroc.

Garth: I came up with the name.

At the mention of his name, Alloroc awoke, his black eyes fixed upon Aquaman. Aquaman laughed.

Aquaman: Congratulations, Tara. He has his father's eyes. I wonder if he also has his powers.

Brion enters the room.

Brion: I got your message and- (Notices Aquaman) You must be Aquaman.

Aquaman: And you are?

Brion: Geo-Force. I am Tara's older brother. (He turns to his sister) Hi, sis. How are you feeling?

Tara: A bit lightheaded, but rewarded.

Brion: So here is my nephew. Hopefully he will master his powers better than you.

Tara: Very funny.

Brion touches his cheek. Alloroc looks wide-eyed at his uncle.

Brion: He's got his father's eyes. I wonder if he shouldn't wear contact lenses to go unnoticed without wanting to offend you, Tara.

Tara: I'm not offended. Now, please go outside. Alloroc and I need to bond.

They left, leaving only Garth, Tara and their newborn son in the room.

Tara: Why don't you go for a swim? Alloroc wants his first meal.

Garth: Alright, hon.

He also leaves. Alone, Tara pulled up her shirt, and held the baby close to her chest. His wondering mouth hooked onto her nipple; it was a weird feeling at first, but she quickly got used to it. As he suckled, she studied his features; she had never seen anything more beautiful. Her blonde hair, Garth's black eyes, and with the potential to control earth and water. After several minutes, he stopped and unlatched himself from her, making a small burp. Garth returns, to see Alloroc asleep in his wife's arms, snoring.

Garth: He's so cute.

Tara: (Whispering) Hush. You're going to wake him up.

Garth: My heart just turned to water.

Tara: If he's crying, it'll be your fault.

Garth: If he has my ability Hydrokinesis, he can control his tears.

Tara: And if he has mine, he can cause an earthquake. I wish that would never happen, so shut up.

Garth: Sorry. So, when can we introduce him to the others?

Tara: Tomorrow. Call Dick, Wally, Roy and Victor. But outside.

Garth: Okay.

Tara picks up her phone from the bedside table and tosses it to Garth. He leaves the room.


Outside the house, Garth called Dick.

Dick (Voice): Hello?

Garth: Hi, Dick. I have a little boy. Do you want to come and see him?

Dick (Voice): Sure, I would bring Kory and Koro.

Garth: Wait, what about Mar'i?

Dick (Voice): Unfortunately she has training with Damian. She insisted so much on the pretext that soon he and she will be the new bosses of the Titans that I couldn't say no. But maybe she will come later.

Garth: Okay. See you tomorrow.

He hangs up and calls Gar next.

Garfield (Voice): Hello?

Garth: Hi, Garfield. I had a son. Do you want to come and see him ?

Garfield (Voice): Of course. Rachel has already told me everything. We will come with the children.

Garth: Okay, see you tomorrow.

He hangs up and calls Victor.


Stone Residence- Meanwhile. Victor was in the kitchen, cooking spaghetti and meatballs. The phone starts ringing.

Victor: Uh...honey, can you answer? I am a little busy.

Karen/Bumblebee picks up the phone.

Karen: Hello?

Garth (Voice): Hi, Karen. I recently had a son with Tara. Do you want to see him with Victor?

Karen: Of course. (To her husband) Hey Sparky, Garth and Tara had a son.

Victor: Great, we'll come see him with Jaden.

Garth (Voice): Okay, see you tomorrow.

Karen hangs up.

Victor: Jaden! Dinner!


Back to Garth. Garth calls Wally.

Wally (Voice) Hello?

Garth: Hi, Wally. I had a son. Do you want to come and see him ?

Wally (Voice): Of course. I will come with Jenny and Kacey; we'll be there in a flash.

Garth: Ha ha, alright. See you tomorrow.

He hangs up, and proceeds to call Roy.


Harper Residence. Roy and Jade are making love in their bed when Roy's phone starts ringing.

Jade: I think your phone is ringing.

Roy: That's why the answering machine exists.

Jade: You're right. Let's go on.


Back to Garth, who is getting no response.

Garth: Looks like he's busy. Too bad, I'll leave him a message. Hi, it's Garth. Tara and I just had a son. Would you like to come and see him? Call me back. (Finishes the message) Now. Who else? Ah. Conner.

He calls him up.

Conner (Voice): Hello?

Garth: Hi, Conner. I had a son. Do you want to come see him with M'gann?

Conner (Voice): Of course. When do you want us to come?

Garth: Tomorrow would be good.

Conner (Voice): Okay then see you tomorrow.

Garth hangs up, and returns to Tara. Alloroc is still asleep.

Garth: They're all coming tomorrow.

Tara: It's going to be a lot of people. We will have to do rotations.

Garth: Good idea. Don't want you to be overwhelmed do we, Alloroc?

Alloroc doesn't move.

Tara: Right. So will there be the Graysons, the Stones, the Logans, the Harpers and the Wests?

Garth: And the Kents.


The next day:

Garth was outside the front door of their house. Dick and Kory arrive with their son.

Dick: Hi, Garth.

Garth: Hi, Dick. You are the first ones to arrive.

Kory: Hi. How is your wife doing?

Garth: Well, she's happy.

Koro: I thought Lilith would be there.

Kory: Maybe she'll come later.

Koro smiled.

Kory: Lemme see the baby.

Garth: Of course. He's in the bedroom with Tara.

She enters the house and goes through to the bedroom, seeing Tara with a sleeping Alloroc in her arms. He wakes up.

Kory: Awwww, your little bumgorf is adorable. Can I hold him.

Tara nods; Kory picks up Alloroc and holds him. Dick and Koro enter shortly after.

Dick: So here is the future Titan.

Tara: Don't exaggerate. I don't even know if he will have any powers.

Dick: You don't have to have powers to be a hero.

Tara: Uh...yes. Sorry.

Koro: He has black eyes. He may have to wear a mask when he's a superhero.

Kory was holding Alloroc in her arms, her emerald-green eyes glowing.


A few minutes later: the Logans arrive.

Garfield: Hi, Garth. I saw Dick's car was in the driveway.

Garth: Yeah, he arrived a little while ago.

Lilith: Does that mean Koro is here?

Murdoc: And Mar'i?

Garth: Uh...actually...

Before he has had time to answer, the two rush inside.

Paine: Sorry, Garth. They ate too much sugar this morning.

Raven: Did Tara recover from childbirth ? She looked fine when I left her but there can be complications.

Garth: She and the baby are both healthy Rae.

Gar: Show me the baby.

Dick and Koro had just left the room when Lilith and Murdoc arrive.

Lilith: Hi, Koro!

She gives him a big hug

Koro: Hi Lilith. Have you overdone on the candy again?

Lilith: Not at all!

She smiles.

Murdoc: Dick, is Mar'i inside ?

Dick: No, she's training with Damian.

Murdoc: (Thinking) Training with Damian ? Talk about a date. Me who composed a new song for her. You win this round, Damian but I would win the war. (Out loud) Ah too bad. Can I see the baby while I wait?

Dick: Of course.

Murdoc enters.

Paine: Lilith, let go. Why do you do this every time ?

Lilith lets go.

Lilith: Because he's the only one who doesn't push me away.

Paine: It doesn't matter.

Garth: Of course. She's with Kory. We try to limit the number of people so as not to tire her.

Garfield: I understand.

He walks in and finds Murdoc and Kory, who gives Alloroc back to Tara.

Kory: Hi, Garfield. I'll give you the place.

She leaves. Lilith's eyes grow wide when she sees Alloroc. She touches his cheek.

Lilith: He feels squishy.

Murdoc: It must be the Atlantean skin.


Outside, the Harpers arrive.

Roy: Looks like we're not the 1st.

Garth: Roy ? I thought you weren't coming. You never called me back.

Roy: No, I preferred to surprise you.

Garth: But I'm glad to see you anyway.

Jade: So how does it feel to be a dad ?

Garth: I'm proud but at the same time I'm a little worried. If he has our powers and he goes wrong, he could destroy the Earth.

Jade: I see. If this is the case, Lian will take care of his fate.

Lian: Mom, I'm not a murderer.

Jade: I know. I was talking that you would stop him.

Dick: Hi Roy. Hi Jade.

Roy: Hi Dick. Hi Kory.

Lian: Hi, Koro.

Koro: Hi, Lian. Didn't you have training with Green Arrow?

Lian: I cancelled it. It does not matter. He's going to do it with Olivia. And Mar'i?

Koro: She wouldn't cancel her workouts for any reason. She takes her leadership role very seriously, much like my father.


Meanwhile, the Wests were driving to the house.

Kacey: Are we there soon?

Jenny: Yeah. After 4 tries.

Wally: Is it my fault the GPS stops working?

JENNY: I recognize the street. Turn right.

WALLY: Okay. We are last, it seems. There are a lot of cars in front.

KACEY: I knew we should have run. We would have arrived first.

She runs out in a pink blur.

Jenny: She's just too impatient.

Wally: She's my daughter.

Kacey rings the doorbell and Garth opens it.

Garth: Hi, Kacey, did you come by yourself?

Kacey: No, Daddy parks the car. Is Murdoc there?

Garth: Yeah.

Kacey: Perfect.

She's rushing even faster than Murdoc and Lilith. Wally and Jenny arrive shortly after.

Jenny: Sorry for the delay. Our GPS no longer works.

Garth: It's okay, you're not last.

Wally: Really ? It's true that I haven't seen the T-Car 10.0.

Kacey: Hi everyone.

Dick: Hi, Kacey. Did you come alone?

Kacey: No, my parents are coming.

Lian: Hi, Kacey.

Kacey: Hi, Lian. Koro, where is your sister ? With Murdoc?

Koro: No, she trains with Damian. Murdoc is-

At the same time, Murdoc and Lilith come out.

Lilith: Hi Kacey and Lian.

Lian: Hi Lilith, Murdoc. I guess your sister is there too.

Lilith: Yeah but she's a killjoy.

Murdoc: (Thinking) Oh no, Kacey. I hope she stops harassing me.

Kacey: (Thinking) If Mar'i isn't here, it'll be easier for me to seduce Murdoc. Too bad for you, Miss Perfect.

Garfield, Raven and Paine come out of the bedroom.

Garfield: Hi everyone. We leave you the place.

Wally, Roy, Jenny, Jade, Kacey and Lian enter.

Jenny: Hi, Tara. How are you feeling?


Meanwhile, the T-Car 10.0 was getting closer.

Victor: Come on, baby. We're almost there.

Karen: When are you going to break this habit?

Jaden: Yeah, Dad. It's so weird. Do I call my bike, baby?

Victor: I've had this car for so long. I make her with my own hands. I have customized her over time to the point of making her the ultimate vehicle so I think her deserves this nickname.

Karen: Whatever. Looks like we're not the 1st.

Jaden: Sure. Did we have to test the car's new functionality before going ?

Victor: It's okay. It took us 2 hours longer.

Karen: We're even coming after the Wests. It must have surprised him.

Victor: Whatever, we're parked. I put the alarm and the lock and we can go.

Jaden: Booyah!

He goes to ring the doorbell and Garth opens the door.

Garth: Hi, Karen and Jaden. Is Victor still busy?

Karen: Hi, Garth. No, he's busy with his baby. He should arrive shortly.

Jaden walks into the living room

Jaden: Hi everyone.

Dick: Hi, Jaden. I guess your parents are around.

Jaden: Right. Dad is still in the car.

Lilith: Hi, Jaden.

Jaden: I see we're almost all here. All that's missing is Lian, Kacey and Mar'i.

Koro: Actually, Mar'i won't come. She's training with Damian.

Meanwhile, Victor finally arrives at the door.

Victor: Hi, Garth. Do you think the neighbourhood is safe ? I wouldn't want my baby's painting to be scratched.

Garth: Hi, Victor. With all the changes you made, didn't you use permanent paint?

Victor: Yes but you never know.

Karen: Come on, come in. Nothing will happen to the car.

Dick: Hi, Victor, Karen.

Victor: Hi everyone.


Outside, Conner and M'gann arrive in the bioship. M'gann is rubbing her tummy,

Conner: Maybe you shouldn't have come, M'gann. It might tire you out.

M'gann: It's going to be fine. And then I am the only one who can drive the Bioship.

Conner: Either way, we'll be there soon.

M'gann: Just locate the street where there are a lot of cars.

Conner: Spotted. Victor's car is very recognizable.

M'gann: Bioship, set up in car mode.

Conner and M'gann meet at the door and Conner rings the bell

Conner: Hi, Garth.

Garth: Hi, Conner. M'gann, are you pregnant?

M'gann: Does it show that much ? I thought that with my physiology, I could hide it better than that.

Garth: Well, it shows anyway. It is a boy or a girl?

Conner: M'gann and I, we'd rather wait a bit before we know.

Garth: I understand. But it helps to choose the first name.

M'gann: We'll see when the time comes.

Conner: Has everyone arrived ?

Garth: Yeah, you're the last.

Conner, M'gann and Garth join the others in the living room.

Dick: Hi, Conner and M'gann.

Conner: Hey everyone.

Kory: Oh but you have a little Bumgorf!

M'gann: Yes, that's right.

Koro: Another future Titan is coming.

Jaden: He's going to be overpowered having Kryptonian and Martian powers.


A week later. Tara, now fully recovered from birth and dropped the baby fat, comes out of the house wearing a white string bikini and holding Alloroc firmly in her arms, taking him down to the beach to introduce him to the sea. Garth comes out, wearing his usual blue suit.

Garth: Do you want help?

Alloroc begins playing with the small waves rolling in, smiling and giggling. He begins to show early signs of Hydrokinesis.

Tara: He takes after you.

Garth: It's true that I could move the water from the start. But it wasn't until Mera that I really learned to control this power.

Alloroc then accidentally loses control of the water and flings it in his father's face. He laughs, so does Tara.

Garth: Exactly what I was saying.

Tara: Admit it was a little funny.

Garth: Yeah, it was good.

Tara: I really do think he'll make a great Titan one day.

Garth: Me too when he has full control of our powers. When he's a little bigger, we'll have to see if he can breathe underwater.

An Atlantean Sub emerges from the water.

Messenger: Prince Garth and Princess Tara. Your presence is requested in Atlantis, under orders of King Arthur and Queen Mera.

Garth: Damn, who's gonna call to babysit Alloroc? Is your brother available?

Tara: Why don't we just take him?

Garth: You really want us to take him underwater? If he cannot withstand the pressure or if he does not breathe underwater, he will not survive. You can have an underwater outfit but we don't make them for babies.

Tara: He's part-Atlantean. What's the harm? You were born underwater.

Garth: He's also half-Earthling. And until proven guilty, you cannot breathe underwater.

Tara: Alright. Alloroc, you'll be staying with Uncle Brion in Markovia.

Garth: Great, let's go.


Markovia- Later that day. Garth, Tara and Alloroc arrive outside the royal palace. Tara knocks on the door; Brion answers.

Brion: Sister, Garth, what's the matter?

Tara: Garth and I are summoned to Atlantis. Could you take care of Alloroc while we're gone?

Brion: Of course. It will be the perfect occasion for Soil-Force to meet his little cousin.

Garth and Tara leave. Soil-Force comes downstairs.

Soil-Force: Who was that Dad?

Brion: Your aunt. She told me to take care of her son while she was away.

Soil-Force: He has black eyes. What's his name?

Brion: Alloroc.

Soil-Force: It's a mixture of A l'eau et roc in French. It suits him perfectly.


Back at their home, Garth and Tara were getting ready to go. Tara was putting on the underwater suit.

Garth: Is it okay, Tara? Did you put on your underwater outfit?

Tara: Yeah but I'm super tight in there.

Garth: It's for your safety. This type of outfit protects against water pressure and allows you to breathe thanks to the rebreather.

The couple wade into the water, and start swimming. Garth holds Tara by the hand so she can keep up with him. In a few moments they arrive at Atlantis and enter the royal palace.

Garth: Your Majesties, as promised, I am here with my wife.

Tara: Don't tell me we have to get married again.

Garth: Dick and Kory also got married twice. It wouldn't be impossible.

Mera: Actually, quite the contrary, Princess Tara of Markovia.

Garth: Do you want us to divorce?

Aquaman: Don't be ridiculous.

Tara: So be clearer.

Aquaman: Take a seat, and we'll explain over dinner.

Garth and Tara sit at the dining table.

Tara: How am I going to eat with this?

Garth shrugs.

Aquaman: Since we have a special guest, we're going to make an exception. If you don't mind, Mera.

Mera starts to form a giant air bubble in the dining room

Mera: It's okay, you can take off your helmet, Tara.

Tara takes it off.

Tara: Thank you.

Aquaman clears his throat and makes a toast.

Aquaman: Tonight, we're congratulating Prince Garth and Princess Tara for becoming parents a week ago today.

Garth: Thank you, Your Majesty.

Tara: Yes, thank you.

Aquaman: Now, where's the little guy?

Garth: I'm sorry, your Majesty. Because of his half Earthling condition, I preferred not to take Alloroc to Atlantis. In any case, not right away.

Tara: My brother babysit him. It would have been nice to specify in the message that we were supposed to come with him.

Aquaman: You know, I discovered I could breathe underwater by accident.

Garth: Yeah but you didn't experiment when you were a baby, did you? It's true that you, too, are half Earthling.

Aquaman: My father was a lighthouse keeper.

Tara: I didn't know. (To her husband) If it is, you worried me for nothing.

Garth: Sorry.

Tara: We'll bring Alloroc next time.

Aquaman: Good. I really like that boy, even if I only recently met him.

The food comes out.

Tara: Oh, seaweed. Yum. (Starts slurping it down) Not the same without rice or chicken in it.

Garth: Don't moan. We will have some tonight.

Tara: Okay.

Aquaman: Atlantean Wine, anyone?

Tara: I can't drink.

Aquaman: Don't worry. Remember, it's pretty much seawater.


Afterwards:

Garth and Tara arrive back in Markovia for Alloroc. Brion answers the door yet again.

Brion: That was quick.

Tara: Yeah, Aquaman wanted to see Alloroc but he forgot to say so in the post so it was shorter than expected. And Garth forgot to tell me that his king was also half-Earthling.

Garth: I already told you I was sorry.

Tara sighs.

Tara: Anyway, thank you for babysitting Alloroc.

Brion: You're welcome. It allowed me the opportunity to introduce him to my son.

Tara: I didn't ask but, how are mom and dad?

Brion: They're good. They saw your son too.

Tara: That's great.

Brion gives Tara her son.

Brion: Bye, sister. Goodbye, Garth. Goodbye, Alloroc.

Garth: Bye, Brion.

Tara: See ya, brother.

Alloroc gurgles and waves.

Brion: (Thinking) Cute.

They leave.


Back home:

Garth is now giving Alloroc a bath.

Garth: Since Tara is in the kitchen, I'm going to try something.

He plunges Alloroc into the tub, his head under the water. To his surprise, Alloroc is completely fine; not gasping for air, or closing his eyes, or even crying.

Garth: Looks like he's breathing underwater. Perfect.

He lifts him up out of the water.

Garth: You really are my son.

Tara appears at the door.

Tara: You took a long time to wash him. Dinner is almost ready.

Garth: We'll be out now.

They step out of the bath, Garth drying himself and his son. He does his hair up in a ponytail, and puts on his clothes. He dresses his son, and they exit the bathroom.

Garth: So what are we eating?

Tara: Miso soup. It's got Seaweed and Tofu in it. No fish.

Garth: Perfect. Thank you. But we don't have to eat like the Logans. I eat meat, you know.

Tara: Gar introduced me to Tofu. And he even gave his youngest a nickname, Li'l Tofu. Anyway, I have some crispy chicken strips with Sichuan sauce.

Garth: Poor Lilith. Anyway, good appetite.

Tara: And for Alloroc, me.

Garth: Regarding Alloroc, I found out that he can breathe underwater.

Tara nearly spits out her soup.

Tara: What?

Garth: Yeah, I thought about what Aquaman said. The fact that he knew early on that he was Atlantean. I told myself since I made him take the bath, I can always try.

Tara: You shouldn't called me in. I wanted to see for myself.

Garth: Sorry. You can still do it tomorrow on the beach.

Tara: Yeah.

They eat.

After their dinner, Tara feeds Alloroc.


Later. Tara is putting him to bed.

Tara: Goodnight, my little aqua boy.

She gives a loving kiss on his forehead. Garth comes in, carrying what looks like a conch shell.

Tara: Where'd you get that?

Garth: Mera gave it to me before we left. It's like a music box. It plays the sounds of the ocean; it's really soothing and helps you sleep. It's for Alloroc.

He places it on the shelf near his crib; the sounds of the ocean fill the room. Alloroc's eyes start to droop; he yawns and falls asleep. Garth gives him a kiss to his forehead. He leaves the room, closing the door. Unbeknownst to the couple, Alloroc puts up a hand and aims it at a potted plant on the shelf. He lifts a few specks of soil from it before dropping them.

The End