Let's get started on chapter 4. The Teen Titans are finally awake, but their a little confused on what's going on here. That's where Alex would come in and gives them the details they need. Are they going to take this lightly or would they be upset on it? You have to read to find out.

Chapter Notes

Counselor Elliot Swan and Jack Campbell will make their first appearance in this chapter. They will make a couple of appearances in later chapters. Few of the bios Alex is going to talk about would have a resemblance of the old comic series on Plus on this chapter is like the beginning of the Doom 3 game.

Anouncments: Italics

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans or Doom 3.

Chapter 4: Questionable Ethics

Mars City, Infirmary Wing, Ward 245: November 15, 2145, 10:13 A.M.

At ward 245 in the Infirmary Wing, the Titans were sleeping peacefully on their beds, unaware on what's going on outside their room. It was until their leader, Robin, started to stir and opened his eyes looking at the florescent lighting on the ceiling. He sat up and put his hand on his head, feeling the pain in his brain.

Robin: "Ow, my aching head. That's the last time I bring my guard down."

He then looked up and noticed he was in a strange room with Starfire sleeping next to him and the rest of his teammates on the other end of the wall. There were diagnosis monitors on the walls above them, pediatric aliquot bags filled with blood plasma with needles attached to their arms, and an emergency health station at the farther end of the wall. After taking a double take, Robin was confused at the place he and his team were in.

Robin: "What in the world is this place?"

His train of thought was interrupted by the soft moaning sounds next to him. He looked to his right and Starfire slowly waking up beside him.

Starfire: "Uh… I feel like I was sliding down the intestine of a Yurshori sea worm."

Starfire then looked to her left and saw Robin still alive and well. She had a smile on her face and was happy to see him.

Starfire: "Robin! Are you unharmed?"

Robin: "Besides a little migraine, I think I'll be fine."

The two then heard some groaning on the other end. They looked at their opposite side and saw Raven, Cyborg, and Beast Boy waking up after a long time sleeping, without them knowing it.

Robin: "Hey guys. How are you feeling?"

Cyborg: "I'm cool. I think."

Raven: "Besides the fact that my lungs felt like blowfish expanding inside me, dandy."

Beast Boy: "Dude, did anyone got that number on that truck."

They were all happy to see each other again. But they have to end the family reunion and they looked around at the room they were in and were confused about what's going on.

Beast Boy: "Uh… Am I the only one not aware of where we are?"

Robin: "We must be in a hospital for some reason."

Starfire: "But how did we get here in the first place?"

Raven: "Isn't it obvious, Terra done this to us. I told you that she was evil, but you never listen to me. You just have to listen to Beast Boy and give her another chance."

Beast Boy: "What? You're blaming me for what happened?"

Raven: "Well you're the only one who still trusts her."

Beast Boy: "And I still trust her, she's a friend."

Raven: "How can she be a friend when she attacked us?"

Robin: "All right guys, enough! We'll talk about this when we get back home. Right now, we have to find out which hospital we're in. Cyborg."

Cyborg spent the whole time on his handheld computer attached to his arm and was having a hard time finding out where they were.

Cyborg: "You're asking the wrong robot. My sensors must be off the blink because it's saying we're on Mars."

Starfire: "Mars? Shouldn't Mars be deserted and with no sign of life at all."

Robin: "Don't know Star, but we have to find out what's going on here. I hope someone here can explain to us where we are."

It was then their prayers were answered as a female nurse wearing some kind of medic jumpsuit entered through the automatic door and into their Ward.

Female Nurse: "Oh good, you are all awake. I thought for sure that they had put you under heavy medication. So how are you all feeling?"

Raven: "It would be better if I had some herbal tea, and a bottle of aspirin."

Female Nurse: "Oh that, they gave you a heavy does of sedatives for you to sleep better. They must've had some side effect while you were sleeping. Don't worry it's not serious, but it will be a little while for the headaches and the dizziness to wear off. O.K. let's see here."

The nurse took her PDA from her side and examined each of them. While she was doing that, Robin took a good look at the woman's shoulder sleeve. There was a mark on it with a triangle like logo and the initials UAC imprinted on it. He kept on looking at it until the nurse finished examining them.

Female Nurse: "Well, everything seems fine. You conditions are on the green level, and you have no signs of broken bones anywhere. Someone will be here to remove the needles from your arms and you'll be able to walk freely around the room until you are called."

The nurse was about to leave when Robin stopped her there.

Robin: "Wait! Before you go, can you tell us what those initials on your shoulder sleeve mean?"

The nurse looked at Robin to answer his question.

Female Nurse: "UAC stands for Union Aerospace Corporation."

Beast Boy: "Never heard of that company before."

Female Nurse: "Well for a team that's been sleeping for almost a hundred and fifty years, I could imagine never hearing this company before."

The Teen Titans: "A HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS?"

Female Nurse: "Yeah, you didn't know? This is the year 2145 and you guys were sleeping all year round."

The Titans were completely in shock when they heard the news and didn't know what to say.

Robin: "Can you tell us what happened to our city, Jump City? Is it still safe or is it extinct? Is there any of Slade's counterparts?"

Female Nurse: "I'm sorry, but I'm not authorized to tell you that. But I'll assure you that your guardian would give you the details. Good luck and I hope you have a great time here in the UAC."

The nurse then exit the Ward leaving the Titans confused about what she said.

Beast Boy: "O.K. What does she mean by our guardian?"

Mars City, Departure Lounge: November 15, 2145, 10:16 P.M.

At the Departure Lounge in the entrance of both Mars City and the UAC, Alex was sitting on one of the waiting chairs looking at his pistol, taking out and putting back in his clip of bullets. Five more clips of bullets lay next to him on another chair and on the other side of him, a can or Robo Cola. Ever since what happened at the restroom last night, he didn't get enough sleep. And even if he gets some sleep, he has nightmares of the monster that should've attacked him. And ask for the bullets, he got them at the Combat Prep room just in case another monster attacks him and he'll be ready. After observing the bullets again and again, he heard the announcement on the speakers.

Attention, Transport 4409 "Darkstar" has officially docked at the Mars City Hanger. All personnel that are departing please stand by until all arrivals have officially left the hanger. We hope you enjoy your stay on Mars and hope that you come back to the UAC in the near future. Thank you and enjoy your trip back home.

Alex put the pistol and bullets away in the back of his pants pockets and finished drinking the rest of him soda. He then stand up and walked towards the double doors that lead to the security checkpoint. After waiting for a minute, the doors opened sideways and two people walked to the lounge. One was a civilian wearing an unusual business suit with a baldhead, a mustache and short beard, and a pair of sunglasses on his face. Next to him was a marine soldier wearing body armor and short blond hair on his head, carrying what looked like metal briefcase. Alex looked at the civilian and smiled, knowing who he is and shacked his hand.

Alex: "Councilor Swan, so glad to see you. I'm Alexander Kelly, son the Sergeant Kelly. Welcome to Mars. I hope you had a pleasant flight."

Swan looked at Alex and wasn't sure why he's here greeting him instead of Kelly.

Counselor Swan: "Thank you. But I thought that Kelly would greet me instead of you."

Alex: "Yeah well since things are getting hectic in this facility, dad has his hands full. Don't worry; you'll meet him today."

Alex then took a look at Marine and thought that he was one of the newbies for the Military Division.

Alex: "If you looking for Marine Command, just go through those doors to Reception. They'll help you there."

The marine soldier looked at Alex with a look that can scare a bulldog. Alex did a fake laugh with a sweat drop coming down his face.

Counselor Swan: "Actually he's here to protect me. You see since the rumors have been spreading in the UAC, I thought it was best I brought a bodyguard to watch my back in case something bad happens."

Alex looked at Swan and had a question mark on his head. Not knowing that a marine was protecting a counselor.

Marine Soldier 7: "Perhaps an introduction should be made. My name is Jack Campbell."

Alex then looked back at Campbell and was shocked when he heard his name.

Alex: "Jack Campbell? The Jack Campbell? The same guy that lead a thousand men to victory at the Galactic War against the Gordanians? The same guy that had medals of honors for his bravery and courage of many battles on different planets?"

Jack Campbell: "The same one."

Alex: "I don't believe this! What are you doing here? I thought you retired last year."

Councilor Swan: "That's true. But since he heard that I was looking for someone the aid me in my investigation. He jumped right to get this job. Consider this his final mission before he retires permanently."

Alex: "I see."

Alex then looked at the metal briefcase Campbell was carrying.

Alex: "So what's in the briefcase?"

Jack Campbell: "Since people have been talking about monsters appearing around the UAC, I thought it's best to bring something to take care of them. Consider it urban renewal."

Alex: "Nice…"

Councilor Swan: "Look, we're wasting time. You know why we're here."

Alex: "Indeed I do. Right this way."

Both Swan and Campbell followed Alex through Reception, Reception Processing, Manifest Control Entrance, and reached to the Conference Room. The Conference room had a table in the middle, a desk at one end of the wall with a computer, books, and other necessities, a ceiling cabinet filled with binders, and a see through window showing the Central Access. Swan and Campbell approached the table and it already showed a binder and a few folders on top of it.

Alex: "Those are reports about the unusual events that have been accruing on Mars."

Swan and Campbell approached one end of the table while Alex stayed at the other side. Swan opened the binder and looked at the papers in the folder. After a quick skim through most of the reports, he looked at Alex with a questioning face.

Councilor Swan: "I'm guessing that this has to do with Betruger's little experiment. Am I right?"

Alex: "Afraid so. Ever since Betruger's been working on the main portal in Delta, things haven't been going well. People have been seeing things and hearing strange noises, workers have been disappearing as of late, and you noticed you saw a few people that want to leave Mars so badly."

Councilor Swan: "I see. Well you and Kelly know that I'm here to inspect the entire facility to make sure that everything is running smoothly here in the UAC. And of what these reports state, things aren't going as smoothly around here. Obviously Betruger's obsession with the main teleporter is causing all these problems, not to mention that it's creating a big dent in our stocks."

Alex: "I understand that. I'm sure that when Betruger comes, he'll have an earful with you."

Councilor Swan: "I'm pretty sure he will. Now, is there anything else that happened in the UAC? Anything that doesn't involve Betruger or the main teleporter?"

Alex: "Well there's one bit of good news. You know about the Teen Titans?"

Councilor Swan: "Of course I know them. I went to their cryo chambers three years ago."

Alex: "Well, they woke up just yesterday. They are all healthy with no broken bones, no diseases, and no cancer."

Councilor Swan: "Ah that's good news. So what did they say?"

Alex: "Actually, they haven't waken fully yet. But when they do, I'll talk to them on what's going on here and discuss them about what happened in past events while they were sleeping."

Councilor Swan: "Well if I meet them today, I'll greet them and wish them the best of luck here on Mars."

Alex: "Good, I'll let them know about you visiting them later on."

Swan looked at his watch and reads 10:22 A.M.

Councilor Swan: "Looks like Betruger's five minutes late. Where could he be?"

Alex: "Probably in his office cleaning it up. Since it is today is the day you're going to fire him."

Councilor Swan: "Yes well, just to let you know that I won't fire him quite yet."

Alex: "Say what?"

Councilor Swan: "I have to inspect the entire installation on the problems it's having, then I have to head back to Earth and give my inspection report to the Board of Directors. Once they go through my report, in a few days, it's possible that the Board will fire Betruger for his experimental testings."

Alex: "O.K., I understand. But the Board better fire Betruger as soon as possible because that man is trouble with a capital T."

Just then Betruger entered the conference room and saw Swan, Campbell, and Alex standing at the table. Following after him was a security officer. Alex looked at the doctor and had a sly smile on his face.

Alex: "Speak of the devil… Hey Betruger, how's tricks? Swan and I were talking about you."

Betruger just starred coldly at Alex as he proceeded to Alex's side. Alex then left the table and Betruger replaced his place at the table.

Councilor Swan: "So glad to join us Betruger. I've been going through the reports and I'm not impressed. You're experiments at Delta is causing accidents though out the entire facility and the Board of Directors are getting concerned."

Dr. Betruger: "I see. Well I should let you know that I am on the verge on succeeding on my teleportation experiments and if you could just give me a little more time-"

Councilor Swan: "I'm sorry doctor, but this has gone far enough. You've spent most of our money on your teleporters at Delta and it's creating a huge dent in our budget."

While they were talking, Alex was standing next to the security guard, listening on.

Alex: "This should be good."

He was enjoying it until the security officer whispered something to Alex's ear, which made him looked at the officer and open his eyes in shock.

Alex: "You're serious?"

The guard nodded.

Alex: "Well then, I wasn't expecting them to wake up this early. Take them to the conference room in level two. This one's going to be a little busy. I'll join them as soon as I could; just make sure that they don't leave."

The guard nodded again and left the conference room. Alex then looked at Swan, Campbell, and Betruger and kept smiling.

Alex: "Well I love to see this history in the making moment, but I have to go. Something just came up. Good luck Betruger, you're going to need it."

Alex slowly was about to exit the room when Beturger said something to him.

Dr. Betruger: "And good luck taking care of your friends like what you did with Jim."

Alex stopped so suddenly and remained quiet for the time. He then exits through the door and Betruger looked at Swan.

Dr. Betruger: "Such a wonderful child isn't he?"

Swan looked at Betruger with a serious face, not wanting to laugh. Meanwhile, a new Marine soldier was walking down to the Central Access when he gazed at the see through window where the meeting was taking place.

Councilor Swan: "As I was saying… I'm here because there seems to be some very serious problems."

Dr. Betruger: "Oh really?"

Mars City, Infirmary Wing, Ward 245: November 15, 2145, 10:47 A.M.

Back at the Ward, the Titans were waiting patiently for an explanation. With there's needles removed from their arms just ten minutes ago, they were able to move freely around the room. Robin was pacing back and forth, not wanting to wait, Starfire and Beast Boy were sitting one their beds, Cyborg was looking at the shelves filled with medicine and other remedies, and Raven was meditating, hovering over her bed and keeping her troubled mind straight.

Starfire: "For how long are they going to keep us here?"

Robin: "Don't know Star, but they have to get us out soon. I feel like a rat inside a cage."

Beast Boy: "More like an animal. I can't live like this! I'm a human being, I have rights too!"

Raven: "Funny… I thought you were a rule breaker."

Beast Boy glared at Raven not wanting to hear her side. Robin stopped pacing and calmed the two Titans.

Robin: "Enough guys, we don't want a fight here. But what we do want is some answers. Like for instance, how did we get on Mars in the first place, and wake up in the future?"

Beast Boy: "Good question. Star, you've been in the future before."

Starfire: "That is true Beast Boy, but I went twenty years into the future not almost a hundred and fifty. This all seems strange to me."

Cyborg: "Tell me about it. All the companies on these medication bottles look so new to me. Pharmatric Inc., Red and Blue Cross Industry, Meditro Labs? I never heard of these companies before. What's up with this place anyways?"

Robin: "Don't know, but once these people tell us everything, we'll find a way getting back."

Raven: "I don't know if they're going to tell us. Something is not right in this place, not right at all."

But before Robin could say anything to Raven, the door opened sideways revealing a security officer holding a shotgun. The Titans were about to get ready for battle when the guard started to say something.

Security Officer 5: "Your request is needed in the conference room. Follow me please."

The security officer left the ward and the Titans sighed knowing this is going to get some adjusting to.

Robin: "About time…"

The team then left the Ward and followed the guard through the hallway to reception. Once they made it they proceeded to the elevator and headed down to the second floor of Mars City. Once they got to the floor, they then walked down many hallways to get to the conference room. The Titans looked around the place most of the time and noticed everything was completely different. There were strange computer consoles in various places, a delivery robot moving packages around, Marine soldiers wearing strange combat suits and helmets covering their entire heads, and spider like robots moving about the place. After ten minutes of walking, they finally made it to the door leading to the conference room. The door slides open and the Titans walked right in with the security guard right behind them.

Security Officer 5: "Your guardian will be here any minute to give you the details. You can wait for him here."

The guard then stepped aside guarding the room outside while the automatic door closed. The team was inside the conference room looking around the place. It had a long table with five chairs on the right and one chair on the left, two UAC advertisements on the right wall, one about Delta and the other about the Military Division, on the left wall were five screens, one was a big screen with the UAC logo and a message at the bottom saying, "UNION AEROSPACE CORPORATION. LEADING THE WAY TO A BETTER FUTURE." And two smaller screens between the big one that has a different type of UAC logo, and in the far end of the back wall was a window showing the outside of Mars. They looked at the place for some time when Starfire, Beast Boy, and Raven went towards the window.

Robin: "Well, this seems a bit comfortable."

Cyborg approached the big screen and used his hand held computer to type the name down on the search program. After a few seconds of searching, he found something quite odd.

Cyborg: "That's strange… I'm searching the data banks about the UAC and there isn't anything about this installation."

Robin: "Maybe since we've been sleeping for a long time, your systems must be obsolete. Don't worry; once this guardian gets here we'll know about this place and maybe what happened while we were away."

Starfire: "Robin look!"

Robin and Cyborg approached the window where the rest of the Titans were. What they all saw was a red dessert with cliff like mountains, a plant at the left side, and the sun shining above with the Earth on the horizon.

Starfire: "Isn't it the most beautiful view your eyes have ever seen?"

Raven: "Uh… If you like to see something so deselent as this."

Alex: "That's the beauty of it."

The team turned around and saw a teenage boy at the entranceway. He appeared to be seventeen years old with short spiky blonde hair with brown tips and hazel nut eyes. His clothes look like normal from the Titans time with a black T-shirt saying, "I have issues." Imprinted in the front, faded blue jeans, and a pair of white Nike Air Max Rival sneakers he wore yesterday. The person walked down to the left side of the table carrying classified folders in his hands.

Alex: "Mars is by far an amazing sight to see. It's not much, but give it a few years and Mars will be filled with trees, grass, water, and fresh air."

The Titans walked away from the window and approached the right side of the table.

Robin: "Nice to see someone our age here. My name is-"

Alex: "I know who you guys are. I read about you in the history books, I never expect to see you people in person. Please have a seat."

The team took their seat at the chairs set up for them. Alex then opened one of the folders and look through the papers.

Alex: "O.K., let's see about your history."

Alex looked at the first record and looked at Cyborg.

Alex: "Cyborg, age 20. Born in the residential area of San Francisco, you grew around science and sports. Since your father was a head scientist and your mother was once a professional athlete you pushed yourself to follow in your parents footsteps. Your body armor was your father's creation when he worked at a once proud industry, S.T.A.R. Labs. There was an accident at the labs, which killed your mother and almost killed you. If it wasn't for your father's quick thinking of rebuilding your body you would've exist. You should be proud of him."

Cyborg: "I don't want to talk about it."

Alex: "Kay… Well besides all that, your metallic body armor does contain many interesting gadgets inside you. Stuff like a grappling hook, shoulder rocket launchers, hands blasters, spy hand, and a sonic cannon. You have a body of an athlete and a mind of a genius, which makes you a reliable member of the team."

He flipped through the pages and then looked at Starfire/

Alex: "Starfire, age 18. Born on the planet Tamaran, you are gifted with special powers from flight to shooting green star bolts. Though naïve and beautiful, you are both tough and strong. There is an unusual report that you have gained an ability to shoot eye beams all because of a transformation?"

Starfire: "Yes, it's a well-balanced development of the Tamaranean life cycle. It's like your puberty on Earth only it's a little uglier."

Alex: "I see. Anyways, it says here that left Tamaran when you were sixteen and moved to Earth to learn about its customs. Turns out that after visiting earth, you soon became part of the Teen Titans. Nice going Star."

Another flip though the pages and turned his head to Beast Boy.

Alex: "Beast Boy, age 16. You grew up to like animals since your parents were research scientists conducting codes on animals. But when you were little, you suffered a rare tropical virus that only is immune to animals. Since they don't want to loose you, your father decided to give you an antidote that isolate a common bond between humans and animals, but it was never tested on humans before. It was a success and you survive through it but left you with a few side effects. Besides the green skin, pointy ears, and that fang sticking out of your mouth, you've gained an ability to change into any animal, including extinct ones. Years later when you're parents died in a boating accident, you were trained by a chief of a local tribe and good friend of your parents. It says here that you joined a team before meeting with the Titans. You were with the Doom Patrol and fought a dangerous enemy known as the Brotherhood of Evil. I got to say BB; you had some experience on being a superhero."

Alex once again turned a couple of pages and then looked at Raven.

Alex: "Raven, age 17. Born in Azarath, you have incredible dark powers. You were trained by Azar to control your emotions and use your powers for the sake of good. You moved to Earth when you were ten and joined the Titans when you were 16. However, the rest of your record is completely blank. No family history, no origins, no anything. Is there something you're keeping to yourself?"

Raven: "Let's just say there are some boundaries in my past that you dare not cross."

Alex: "I'll remember that."

He took one final turn through the pages and looked at Robin.

Alex: "And last but not least Robin, age 17. This report said that you don't know about your mother and your father was a hoodlum on the streets. Fortunately while you were surviving the streets, you had agility, balance, and fighting capability to get out of tough situations. You were later founded by Batman and became his new sidekick replacing the old Robin. After four years with the dark knight, you left to lead your own team. Thus the birth of a group of teenage superheroes called the Teen Titans."

Robin: "Well thank you. I never thought you knew a lot about us."

Alex: "I do some research on the net."

Robin: "So when is our guardian going to be here?"

Alex: "You're looking at him. My name is Alexander Kelly, but you can call me Alex. And I am your official guardian."

The Titans was silent for a few seconds until Raven said something.

Raven: "You're kidding us."

Alex: "No joke Raven; I'm your guardian. Expecting someone else?"

Cyborg: "Well we thought that our guardian should've been some soldier with years in experience, not a teenager that has no clue on what's going on."

Alex: "Yeah well expect the unexpected. Besides my dad assigned me to protect guys since I'm the only person around here that you can trust."

Beast Boy: "Ha ha ha ha! Saying that sounds like your dad's a general around here."

Alex: "Yeah…"

Beast Boy: "What do you mean yeah?"

Alex: "Yeah, he is. My father's is actually a master sergeant of the military division in this facility. He has medals of honor for many battles he fought, survived three gruesome wars, and is a tough individual who don't give a shit to anyone. So if you think that daddy would leave me defenseless with a team like you-"

Alex put his hand into his pants pocket and took something out of it. He placed it on the table so that the Titans can see. But what they saw was a pistol lying on the table.

Alex: "You're dead wrong."

Beast Boy and Cyborg looked up at Alex and did a fake smile and sweat drops fell down the sides of their head. Alex then put the pistol back into his pants pocket.

Alex: "Now that we got the introductions out of the way, I'll tell about the installation."

Alex approached the keyboard that was attached to the wall next to the computer screens and punched in a few key sequences. The main screen changed into the entire map of the entire UAC facility.

Alex: "The Union Aerospace Corporation is one of the popular industries on the face of the Earth. This facility houses many resources including scientific research, archeological study and my personal favorite, military operations. The UAC provides work habitats, recreational facilities, and social support structures and in a few years, we're going to make Mars into a new Earth, making it a home away from home experience. This installation contains six labs, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Erebus, and Phobos, a military base, and three recycling plants in order to turn disposable waste and hazardous air into clean water and fresh air. Safety is of course are number one priority on the UAC so you have to be aware of what's going on around you. Most places only allow security clearance from either scientists or security personnel. Another thing about this facility is-"

Robin: "Um… I have a question here."

Alex looked at Robin and noticed that he's raising his hand.

Alex: "Go ahead and ask, I don't mind. What is it?"

Robin: "Well, we now know that the UAC is great and all but we want to know how we got here in the first place? I mean it's not like we get taken out one minute and then wake up in the future on another planet."

Alex bowed his head knowing that they won't like the answer.

Alex: "You guys really want to know?"

They all nodded for an explanation. Alex had a sad expression on his face as he took his seat and kept his head down.

Alex: "I don't know how to say this but- You guys died."

The team was silent the whole time after the answer and they started an outburst.

The Teen Titans: "WHAT?"

Alex quickly looked and tried to reason with them.

Alex: "Now don't take it personal. It's what the media in your time said."

Alex then opened another folder that was filled with newspaper clippings. He took out one and showed it to the Titans. The article showed a picture of each of the Titans bodies found in three different locations and a title saying, "Dead Titans!" He then put it to the side.

Alex: "I'm pretty sure you guys remember what happened before your demise."

Robin: "Yeah we remember. We got a report that three dangerous criminals were attacking three separate locations. We decided to split up to take them out quicker. But when we were about to finish the job, Terra attacked us when we're off guard and then-"

The team then turned their heads away from the truth hoping not to remember what happened to them.

Alex: "Yeah, I was afraid this would happen. According to the article here, it said that Terra took each of you down one by one, leaving you defenseless for the moment. The public thought you guys were dead, but they were wrong. There were a couple of eye witnesses saw your defeat and called the police about what they saw. A rescue team was dispatched to save you guys from your own death. They were successful and you guys survived the ordeal, but your bodies were in horrible shape. In fact, you're conditions were do critical that not even surgery or life support could save you. So the president in your time pulled some serious strings and commenced Operation: Frozone."

Starfire: "What is this Operation: Frozone you speak of?"

Alex: "It's a project that was created in the 1970's when researchers used cryogenic chambers to not only put people to sleep, but to heal wounds too serious for anything. You five were the first test subjects. Even though the project was a success, the healing process would take a long time, possibly forever. Then seven years ago, a search and rescue team found you guys in an abandon research complex not far from your city. They took you out of there and put you in Beta Labs, Sector 3, which is home to cryo chambers. And just yesterday, you guys woke up. So I guess that mean that Project: Frozone was a complete success."

The Titans looked at each other since they didn't know about something like that. Beast Boy then looked at Alex for a question.

Beast Boy: "What about our friend, Terra? What happened to her?"

Alex: "You mean that formal Titan of yours? Well after Terra disposed of each of you, she and Slade wreaked havoc on Jump City, killing innocent civilians and injuring others, destroying property, and damaging buildings. And in a matter of days, without the protection of the Teen Titans, they took over the city."

Alex then tossed a few clippings to the team and they looked at it. They were horrified when they saw pictures of their city lying in ruins and Terra killing police officers and annihilating special armed forces. There were titles saying, "Jump City Defenseless", "Titan Wreaks Havoc on City", and "Slade Takes Over the City."

Alex: "Some friend she turned out to be."

Beast Boy stood up from his seat, slammed his hands to the table, and was crying silently with tears falling on one of the clippings.

Beast Boy: "It's not true… It's not true…"

Alex noticed Beast Boy was saddened about the news and understands how that feels.

Alex: "I'm sorry for bringing you the sad news, but you have to know about it. But there's some good news. When the president heard about this, he's afraid that Slade would take over the rest of the country in a month. So he took action and ordered his army and the Justice League to come down to the city and strike down on Slade, his army, and his apprentice. After months of battles and lost lives, the good guys won the war and Slade and Terra were arrested. They were sentenced to the death penalty since court is useless for two dangerous criminals like them. I would wish to tell you what their punishment was but I guess it's best kept a secret."

Cyborg: "So now what? Is our city safe? Can we go back home?"

Alex: "Unfortunately, that's another problem."

Alex stood up from the chair and approached the keyboard. When he typed a few keys, the main screen changed from the map of the UAC into the map of Earth. It showed the northern part of the globe slowly turning to ice. He turned his head directly at the team and give them more bad news.

Alex: "In the year 2059, while you guys were sleeping, there was a change in the Earth's atmosphere causing deadly weather patterns in the Northern hemisphere. Hail storms in Osaka, Japan, tornado warnings in Los Angeles, California, heavy floods in New York City; you name it, it happened. Then after all the mess, the Earth's climate began to change dramatically turning the northern part of the Earth into a second Ice Age. Because of this, half the population froze to death, plants and trees turned into ice sculptures, and cities into frozen wasteland, yours included."

The team was in complete shock to hear the news on what happened to their city and they're afraid that they won't head back anytime soon. Suddenly the lights on the ceiling went off completely and all the screens went static. After a few seconds the lights went back on but the screens aren't responding. Alex banged one of them a few times but to no avail.

Alex: "God damn it, not again! Those jackasses at Delta must be at it again. Oh… Wait until Swan gets there and take care of business."

Alex looked at the Titans and they were confused on what just happened.

Alex: "Sorry about that, temporary blackouts. We always have them for months. You'll get use to it. Anyways, what I'm trying to say is that your chances of returning home is quite slim."

The Titans looked at each not knowing what to do know now that they don't have a home to go to anymore. Alex decided to try to comfort them the best he could.

Alex: "Look, I know you're going through a tough time right now, but that's all in the past. Right now you should look forward into the future. The UAC holds many opportunities for many people and you five will be part of a greater good. This is your new home now, except it. Now as your guardian, it is my obligation to keep an eye on each of you even if I'm not here and protect you from anything out of the ordinary. I'll take care of you until you get use to the facility and promise to make sure you'll be safe and sound. Do you understand?"

The Titans nodded their heads for yes.

Alex: "Good. Now you guys must be hungry after a long nap. I'll have security escort you to the common room at the main level to grab a bite to eat. Then they'll take you to the training room at Marine Command since your skills could be a little rusty."

Raven: "You mean you're not coming with us?"

Alex: "I have a few things to take care of first. I'll meet up with you guys after the training's over. In the meantime, enjoy your stay at the UAC and have a nice day."

Alex was about to leave but Robin stood up from his seat and said something.

Robin: "Wait Alex. I have one more question to ask."

Alex: "You'll ask me the question when I get back, I'm already late. Bye."

Alex exit through the door and then two security guards entered a few seconds later.

Security Officer 5: "Please come with us."

The two guards quickly left as Robin looked at his teammates.

Robin: "You heard him team, let's go."

Soon enough, the Titans left the conference room and followed the two guards to the elevator.

Well, that's chapter 4. I know it's a little long but I just have to get the details just right. On the next chapter, the Titans want to go back, Sergeant Kelly has plans for the team, and Alex found a way to get them back to their time. Please Review.