Now let's head to chapter six of Doomed Titans. Alex and the Titans get on the monorail to get to Gamma Labs, but what they don't know is that at Delta, something is going to happen that's going to change the face of the UAC. And I don't mean it in a good way.
Chapter Notes
More cut scenes from the Doom 3 video game. And since the Marine that we all play on the game could get involved in a few chapters, I decided to name him the Main Marine, since he is the main character of the game.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans or Doom 3.
Chapter 6: The Nightmare Begins
Mars City Monorail, Waiting Area: November 15, 2145, 1:51 P.M.
At the waiting area people were waiting for the Monorail to come pick them up. The Waiting Area had four to five benches, two tables to put laptops, magazines, and drinks, two vending machines, an information terminal, advertisement posters talking about Delta, and two arcade games. There were people from scientist to security personnel waiting patiently to get to their destinations. Among them were Alex and the Teen Titans. Alex was reading a magazine, Robin, Starfire, and Raven were sitting by, and Cyborg and Beast Boy were battling it out on one of the arcade games called Mortal Combat, Infinity. While everyone was waiting, Robin looked at Alex and wanted to ask a question.
Robin: "Hey Alex, what are we doing here?"
Alex: "Were just getting on a train, that's all. You people know about monorails since you had them in your time."
Robin: "No not that, we want to know why here? You told us we're going on a tour but you lied about it."
Starfire: "Agreed, and you also said that you're taking us home, but you know our home is long gone. Is there something you're not telling us?"
Alex closed the magazine, placed it on the table, and looked at the three Titans.
Alex: "Do you really want to know?"
The three nodded. Alex then looked around to see if nobody's listening. Once everything is all clear, he looked back at the Titans and started talking to them.
Alex: "O.K., here's the thing. I was observing you guys through the security camera at the Common Area and could tell that you guys wanted to go back to the past so badly. So I've done some research on the UAC mainframe and found a way to bring you back home."
Beast Boy, when hearing what Alex said, turned his head to look at him.
Beast Boy: "Really?"
Only that he got distracted when Cyborg finished Beast Boy's fighter with a crushing blow.
Super Sub Zero wins! Fatality.
Cyborg: "Booya! Consider your ass beaten by the king of video games of the past, present, and future!"
Beast Boy looked back at the screen and couldn't believe that he got beaten on a future game.
Beast Boy: "Ah man…"
Robin: "Hey Cyborg, Beast Boy, pay attention, this is important."
The two of them then joined the rest of the Titans and listened on.
Alex: "Anyways, there's something called the Ark stationed in Gamma Labs Level 3. It's used to transport people from here to a different time on Earth, gathering raw materials and plants. One thing about it is that it can also alter the future, meaning that when a person interferes in the past can cause permanent changes. So if I can send you guys to your own time, you can get your revenge on Terra and Slade and won't be depressed at it all. Of course, security clearance is needed to gain access to the Ark and lucky for you guys, I was able to get the clearance."
Raven: "And where do you get that clearance?"
Alex: "Uh… That's another story. The thing is that when we get to Gamma, you guys will get you're payback."
Starfire: "But don't you think it's a little too soon to get back to our time. Why don't we stay here for a little while, so we can get use to your wondrous facility?"
Alex: "Well let's just say that you guys won't like what would happen to you for the next few days."
Robin: "What do you mean by that?"
Just before Alex was going to say it, there was a beep coming from the announce speakers on the ceiling.
Attention, Monorail number 403 has officially docked at the Mars City Boarding Platform. All personnel that are in the Waiting Area please stand by until all passengers left the boarding platform. Remember, no smoking, eating, or weapons are allowed in the monorail. Thank you and have a nice day.
Alex: "I'll tell you later on. Right now, it's time to take you guys back home."
The Titans and Alex left the waiting room and entered the boarding platform where the monorail was at. Once they entered one of the empty monorail cars, they took a seat on opposite sides of each other. The doors then closed and the train started move.
Now leaving Mars City. Next stop, Alpha Labs.
Alex took out an I-Pod Square and put the headphones in his ears.
Alex: "There's going to be a couple stops between here and Gamma. So it's best we sit back and enjoy this trip."
He then pushed play and the sound of metal techno was blazing through the headphones. For the next few minutes, they were all quiet during the time. That was until Robin started to say something.
Robin: "Hey Alex."
Alex heard his name through the loud headset and removed it from his ears.
Alex: "Yeah."
Robin: "Swan said that there had been some strange things going on in this place. Mind telling us what's the problem?"
Alex: "It's none of your business Robin, this situation we're having had nothing to do with you guys."
Cyborg: "What! C'mon Al, we're the Teen Titans. We can handle any problem big or small. If you can tell us now, maybe we can help."
Alex sighed about it and decided to tell them anyways.
Alex: "Fine, I'll tell you. But I don't think you can help the UAC on the troubles they're having today. You guys know about the UAC is a prime facility right?"
The Titans nodded.
Alex: "Well one of the most advance research facilities on Mars today is Delta Labs. The reason why Delta is very popular is because of their latest discovery, teleportation. The teleporter chambers on Level 2 and 3 are used to teleport people from one part of the lab to the other. But there's one teleporter that's causing all the problems, and that's the main teleporter in Level four. You see the main teleporter is special from all the others because when you walk into it, you get sent to a whole 'nother world. Another dimension if you will."
Beast Boy: "Like the Twilight Zone."
Alex: "Exactly. But ever since the portal went online, there's been some bad stuff going on as of late."
Robin: "What do you mean by that?"
Alex: "Well, when search teams went into the portal, they never come back alive. And even those who made it out get scared and paranoid, saying something about monsters, fire, brimstone, that type of shit. For months, during those teleportation experiments at Delta Level 4, the UAC's been suffering. The constant blackouts, equipment failure, and the disappearances are making things a whole lot worse. Not to mention the rumors spreading around about people seeing and hearing strange things and monsters appearing and disappearing so quick. And for once, I'm starting to believe them."
Cyborg: "And that's because…"
Alex bowed his head, not wanting to talk about what happened last night, but had no other choice.
Alex: "Just last night, a monster attacked me. I thought I was going to die, until it disappeared in an instant. I was quite scarred at the time, it happened so fast that I didn't see it coming. The image of that creature was still fresh in my mind, those blood red eyes, those razor sharp teeth. It was a horrible sight to see."
The Titans heard every word Alex said and know they have to do something about.
Robin: "Can you take us to Delta first before we head to Gamma?"
Alex lifted his head up and looked at Robin.
Alex: "Wish I could, but I don't have the security clearance to enter Level 4. Only my dad has access to the entire installation. Sides, I want you guys back to your own time in one piece and I don't want to risk having you guy's hurt. It's no big deal anyways."
Raven: "Actually it is a big deal."
Everyone looked at Raven, who was crossed legged on the seats meditating.
Alex: "What are you talking about?"
Raven: "Ever since we woke up, I've been sensing an evil presence within the walls of the facility. An evil so dark and dangerous, even I'm afraid of it."
Beast Boy: "Strange, you don't look scared. Are you faking it just like what happened when the Wicked Scary monster attacked the Tower?"
Raven: "I'm not lying Beast Boy. There's a force more sinister then anything we've ever faced."
Alex: "Great, now the half demon's afraid of rumors. Why did I have to open my big mouth?"
Rae looked at Alex and was furious about it.
Raven: "I'm serious Alex, you should call your father about this right now."
Alex looked at Raven and tried to calm her down.
Alex: "Raven, there's no need to be afraid. You're in the most proud research facility on the face of Mars today. We have marine and security personnel standing guard 24/7, many defense systems installed, and tools useful for emergency purposes. What can possibly go wrong?"
The monorail then moving down the tracks, unaware that something wicked is coming.
Delta Labs Level 4, Teleporter 4 Main Chamber: November 15, 2145, 2:01 P.M.
Inside the Main Portal in Delta 4, everyone was making the final checkups before the test. Maintenance workers were putting the final adjustments on the stabilizers. Scientists were at the main controls scanning through all the data needed to make this work. Four Marine soldiers and three security officers were standing guard with their machine guns and chain guns ready for battle. And one scientist with a haze mat suit was holding a remote control in his hand, next to him was a cart carrying a strange artifact. That artifact was the Soulcube.
Scientist 8: "All right, let's make the final checks before we start."
Scientist 9: "Right. All stabilizers are online."
Scientist 10: "Main power fully operational."
Scientist 11: "Energy fields are on all greens."
Scientist 12: "Temperature status is normal."
Scientist 8: "All systems are a go. Position the Soulcube near the entrance way and charge the portal for it to pass through. All units please stand by for teleportation."
Up on the observation deck, Dr. Betruger and Ian McCormick were watching this history-making event through the window. Betruger then looked at McCormick and noticed he was getting nervous.
Dr. Betruger: "Is something troubling you McCormick."
Ian turned his head to see Betruger with a concern look on his face.
Ian McCormick: "Nothing doctor, just a little worried about Swan coming here and noticed we're still doing these tests of yours. If he sees this he'll-"
Dr. Betruger: "He won't see it. This is going to be our last test and he won't be able to get to Delta until then. Don't you worry about it, everything we'll be fine."
Ian looked back at the window trying to subside the thought. Just then, a call was brought through the speaker.
Scientist 8: "Dr. Betruger, the main teleporter is ready at your command."
Betruger then walked to the microphone and gave the scientist the command.
Dr. Betruger: "Activate it."
Scientist 8: "Yes sir. You heard him, let's get this puppy rolling."
Everyone quickly went to their positions and started the teleportation sequence. Back at the observation deck, the two scientists were watching the action take place when they got a beeping call from the audiocom. Betruger looked to his left and saw the phone with a blinking red light on the wall. McCormick noticed it too and was about to approach it when Betruger stopped him there.
Dr. Betruger: "I'll get it."
Betruger then approached the phone and picked it up. When he placed it on his ear, he heard the voice of the person who went missing since last night, Dr. Ishii.
Dr. Ishii: "Hello? This is Dr. Ishii calling from the old Comm Facility down in the underground junction. Is anyone from Delta 4 there? If anyone's listening, I got a message. Whatever you do, don't activate the main teleporter; don't even think about placing the Soulcube into it! For I found out that the main portal isn't an entry way to another world, but it's actually a gateway to-"
But before Ishii could finish, Betruger hung up the phone. McCormick looked at Betruger, wanting to know something.
Ian McCormick: "Who called?"
Betruger looked at Ian and lied through his teeth.
Dr. Betruger: "Wrong number."
Old Comm. Facility: November 15, 2145, 2:03 P.M.
In the old Comm Facility, Dr. Ishii is trying frantically to get a response.
Dr. Ishii: "Hello? Hello? Damn it, they hung up on me. I have to alert them about this now before it's too late! Looks like I have no choice but to E-Mail the situation to them. Have to hurry."
Ishii then typed down the emergency report on the communication terminal. But before he had the chance finishing it, a Marine came through the entranceway and aimed his pistol at Ishii. Ishii turned around, saw the Marine, and was getting scared.
Main Marine: "Dr. Ishii, I've come to send you back to Mars City. Either you come with me quietly or I have to force you out. The choice is yours."
Dr. Ishii: "Huh? No, no please. You must let me get this communication out. They have to be warned while there is still time. I can't let- I-"
Main Marine: "I have strict orders by Sergeant Kelly to take you back to Mars City for questioning. You'll have time to talk when we get there."
Dr. Ishii: "You don't know what I've seen! You can't possibly understand or comprehend!"
Main Marine: "Hold on there bud. Exactly what are you saying here?"
Dr. Ishii looked back at his terminal with his eyes filled with fear.
Dr. Ishii: "The devil is real. I know; I built his cage."
Delta Labs Level 4, Teleporter 4 Main Chamber: November 15, 2145, 2:05 P.M.
Heading back to the Main Teleporter Chamber, everyone was on stand by getting ready to make history. One of the scientists at the left terminal started punching some keys and then pushed the enter key. The announcement was then heard throughout the chamber.
Teleportation sequence activated. Teleportation will commence in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Two huge metal disks lowered from the ceiling and positioned themselves in alignment. The hole within the base that looks like a face started glowing orange yellow and the portal the other side is opened. Everyone was pleased that the portal is activated, but that was half of the job.
Scientist 8: "O.K. First phase is complete, now on to the second. Let's move the Soulcube into the portal, slowly."
The scientist in the haze mat suit used his remote control to position the cart carrying the Soulcube in front and facing the entryway of the portal. He then pushed it forward and the cart slowly moved closer to the mouth. As it touched the glow, it was engulfed in a bright white light and just like that, it disappeared. Everyone cheered that the experiment is a complete success, even Betruger and McCormick couldn't help but smile. Just as they thought that the teleportation experiment was over, another scientist at the right terminal and noticed something not right.
Scientist 10: "Hey, I'm getting abnormal readings on the tracker."
The scientist in charge of the teleportal's operation looked at one of his comrades with confusions and anger on his face.
Scientist 8: "What?"
Scientist 10: "I'm getting contact on the other side, lots of them."
When hearing that, Marine and Security Personnel position their machine guns and chain guns at the portal's opening. The main scientist looks at the men and stopped them before doing anything stupid.
Scientist 8: "Don't fire until you see something coming through."
He looked back at the other scientist and started the emergency procedure.
Scientist 8: "And you, shut down the portal before something comes through it!"
The scientist at the terminal typed down some keys and pushed enter, but something's not right.
Scientist 10: "I can't, the controls are not responding."
The main scientist approached the terminal to figure out the problem.
Scientist 8: "What do you mean it's not responding?"
Scientist 10: "None of the systems aren't working. I can't get them to respond."
Scientist 8: "Well you better get them back online before-"
Scientist 12: "Sir, temperature is rising to critical levels."
The main scientist head to the left terminal to find out what's the problem.
Back at the observation deck, Betruger and McCormick saw the problem through the window. McCormick then approached the microphone and spoke through the speakers.
Ian McCormick: "Hey! What's going on down there?"
Scientist 8: "We got a system malfunction at the main teleporter. We can't close it!"
Ian McCormick: "I'll take care of it."
McCormick quickly walked down to the right wall that had the emergency shutdown button attached to it and a code cracker next to it. He then pushed a few buttons to open the glass case. Betruger noticed it and tried to stop him.
Dr. Betruger: "What are you doing?"
Ian McCormick: "Trying to stop the main portal from exploding, or worse."
Dr. Betruger: "Relax; it's just a slight hiccup."
Ian McCormick: "A slight hiccup? Can't you see that there's smoke coming out of the stabilizers? We have to shut it down before all Hell breaks loose."
He completed the code and the safety glass opened. But when he was about to push the shut down button, a strange fireball hit the button and destroyed it in the process. Luckily Ian ducked before the hit, but when he looked at the other end, he was shocked for words. Staring right back at him was Dr. Betruger with his hands engulfed in flames and an S like symbol imbedded on his forehead.
Dr. Betruger: "I don't think you're in no condition to stop this experiment. For years I've been working on this teleporter. And no one is going to stop me from achieving my work. Anyways, what's done is done. So why don't you just sit back and enjoy the show. Cause what you said before, "All Hell is going to break loose."
Ian had a confuse look on his face, not knowing what Betruger means by that. That was until he overheard the scientists at the main chamber trying frantically to turn off the portal.
Scientist 8: "Structure integrity at risk!"
Scientist 11: "Energy fields are reaching critical mass!"
Scientist 9: "Main power is starting to overload!"
Scientist 10: "All stabilizers are failing! We can't sustain these levels!"
Scientist 12: "This is bad… We can't hold it for much longer!"
Scientist 8: "We're losing it!"
Suddenly explosions filled the chamber, sending scientists and maintenance workers flying all over the place and leaving them unconscious. One of the scientist gained consciousness and what he saw was quite a shocker. Coming out of the portal was a huge flaming skull shrieking very loudly.
Scientist 10: "What the hell…"
Ian saw the whole thing right in front of his own eyes then looked back at Betruger with fear on his face. He then ran out of the observation deck and left Level 4 in a hurry. Back at the chamber, Marine and security personnel noticed it too and fired their machine and chain guns at the skull. But the skull was nothing but a ghost, letting bullets fly through it. One of the Marine's decide to get some back up as he called Command HQ on the radio transmission in his helmet.
Marine Soldier 10: "Command HQ we have a situation in Delta Level 4. Something just came through the portal and looks really pissed. We need backup here at once, all equipped with BFG's. We don't know how long we're going to- HOLY FUCK!"
The huge skull exploded and many little skulls flew all over the place, at the same time, many creatures appeared through the portal and attacked who ever is alive. All the skulls phased through the walls and spread all over the base, some of the skulls phased into the UAC employees and security officers, turning them into zombies. At the same time, monsters appeared out of nowhere and attacked anyone they see. The Marines and remaining security personnel around the base tried their best to stop these unknown intruders, but they were too strong to take down. Meanwhile, Ian McCormick was hiding in the storage room hoping that one of the creatures doesn't find him. He kept on hearing the screams and yells of people calling for help and dieing from the pain.
Ian McCormick: "My God, what have we done?"
Soon enough, this unknown force spread through most of the base as more people keep on getting killed. One of the flying skulls then flew straight towards the screen and made a vicious scream.
Back at the Monorail, Raven opened her eyes wide open with a scared look on her face. Her friends along with Alex didn't notice her; instead they were doing their own thing from looking through the windows, reading magazines and listening to music. Raven quickly got out of her meditation and walked quickly to the conductor in the first car. Alex saw where she's going and took off his headset with a look of confusion.
Alex: "Raven?"
Alex got up and went after her, while the Titans looked at them, knowing something was indeed wrong. Back to Raven, she headed to the front train where the conductor was operating the monorail by a computerized monitor. She stopped behind him and gives him the order.
Raven: "Stop the train!"
The conductor turned around and faced Raven with awkward eyes.
Conductor: "Excuse me…"
Raven: "Stop the train, now!"
Conductor: "Listen Ms., I don't know what's your hurry but we'll stop when we get to the next station."
Raven: "No! I want you to stop the train right now or else."
Conductor: "Or else what."
Raven: "I'm going to-"
But before she could say anything, Alex came up behind her and covered her mouth, making her mumble things behind her mouth. The conductor looked at Alex pretty confused.
Alex: "Uh… Don't mind her, she's just a little paranoid and all. Believe me, a person dressed in dark clothing could have some issues every now and then. You go ahead and do your job; I'll calm this poor woman down."
Alex quickly back away and headed back to the car the Titans were still in, still holding Raven that was struggling to get out of his grip. When they headed back to the Titan's car, Alex let go of Raven and tried to reason with her. The Titans then gathered around the two, trying to find out what's wrong.
Alex: "What in God's name are you thinking? Are you making a complete fool of yourself? The next time you pull a stunt like that again I swear I'm going to-"
Raven: "Listen Alex, I'm sorry about what happened back there but we have to get out of this facility at once."
Alex: "Look I'll get you guys out of here once we get to Gamma Labs."
Raven: "No! We won't make it there in time. Something just escaped, something bad. I can sense this evil presence spreading all over the base, killing everyone. We have to get out of here before whatever gets us."
Alex: "O.K. it's official, you're starting to creep me out. Just because you're a telekinetic sorceress doesn't mean you have to freak people out with you're point of view."
Robin: "Actually, Raven's telling the truth."
Alex looked at Robin and was shocked for words.
Alex: "What?"
Robin: "You told us that you saw a monster the other night. And what Raven said is true, then we have to assume the worst. If that's the case, we leave this facility as fast as possible."
Alex: "You can't be serious?"
Robin: "I'm serious. We can't afford to risk it cause we don't know what we're up against when we get to Gamma. We have no other choice but trust Raven on this one."
Alex walked away and put his hands on his face, signs of him getting frustrated. He then looked at the Titans with a mean look.
Alex: "You guys can't do this to me. I've been working hard to get you back to your home, and now you have to trust a half demon Goth chick because she thinks that the UAC is invaded by this unknown force we don't know about? Look, I know you Titans are a brave team and all, but I'm your guardian, meaning I'm here to take care of you no matter what."
He then pointed his finger to Raven and unleashed his anger at her.
Alex: "And you, I am not afraid of you! I don't care if you're a half-demon, a witch, or something else. You're not leaving this facility until I say so. We're going to Gamma Labs and there's nothing that's going to stop us from getting there!"
Suddenly a bright yellow light appeared from the tracks and a wave of skulls was flying through the ceiling. Everyone on the monorail saw it all through the left windows, especially the Titans and Alex, and were all speechless to talk. A bunch of skulls saw them all and attacked the train. Raven used her powers to form a black shield over her teammates and Alex. Some of the skulls didn't get through the shield but the others attacked the rest of the passengers. One of the skulls attacked the conductor, as he accidentally turned the speed dial on the monitor way high. With that, the monorail went straight up to max speed, making people fall back on the floor. The train went so fast that it hit the airlock door that didn't had enough time to open, exploding it on impact and smashing car after car. When that happened, an evil laughter started echoing through out the entire area, meaning that this is just the beginning.
And that's how chapter 6 ends. Yep I know, a total cliffhanger. You guys want to know what happened to the Titans and Alex, you have to wait until I update chapter 7. Sorry, about this. While you wait, please review this chapter. And in case I forget, have a Happy Halloween!