Well, another day another chapter. Indeed this took a little longer then expected. I had to take a trip to Miami to see my grandparents and I had two weddings to go to. Not only that but the news of Michael Jackson, the self proclaim King of Pop who died a few days ago was a little tough on me. But no matter what happens, I will still continue to update as much as I could. Now this will be another two parter just like the last one. Now I know you want to see the whole thing and wanted to know how it will all end, but be that this chapter will get a little too long I have to cut it short and put the second part on the next chapter. Now on to the reviews and hits from the last chapter. Got two reviews from the same author and he was pleased with my work. He, or she just in case, goes by the name of Dying English and this person was pleased with what I'm doing. Though I could agree with him that chapter three was a bit of a physiological scare and went a little a head of myself, but I was trying to please the crowd at what they want. Another thing is that he wants me to join this community in FanFiction. Though I would like to be apart of this, I have a lot of other things to do and I won't have any chance to join this group. Ask for the hit counter, it's up to 52 hits on the last chapter and a total of 2,359 hits on the entire story. Gotta say, I'm pretty impressed by all of this. Let us move ahead with the moment we've all been waiting for. On this chapter of Doomed Titans, the team finally made it to Delta 4 and are ready to end this nightmare once and for all. But just as they are going to shut down the portal, they meet up with the person who was responsible with the whole mess, Dr. Betruger. What does he want with them? What's his story? We're about to find out now.
Chapter Notes
Now on this chapter, there will be some reference from the second part of the Teen Titan episode 'The End'. Not only that, but there would be a scene from Doom 3 where the marine enters the main teleporter chamber and fight off the two Hell Knights. So as far as I know it, everything is going to come around full circle.
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans or Doom 3
Chapter Forty-one: Dr. Malcom Betruger
Delta Labs Level 1, Delta Authority Lobby: November 15, 2145, 7:27 A.M.
Down at Delta 1 in the authority lobby, things are a little quiet then normal. The place was empty with no demons or zombies around and the only sounds you hear were fluorescent lighting and sparks. Of course, all of that was going to change when sounds of huge plasma bursts came from the access hallway. Suddenly the door opened up and coming out of the hall were Counselor Swan and Jack Campbell, fleeing the scene. Just as they were entering the lobby a flash of lightning appeared behind them and an Archvile showed up ready to kill them. Jack immediately turned around and charged his BFG 9000, lucky enough to get a shot before the demon could attack. Once the green ball of energy hit it, the humanoid flew to the wall and dissolved away. Now with it dead, Jack reloaded another cartridge into the gun and sighed to himself.
Jack Campbell: "Damn it! There's no end to these things."
Swan approached the computer station at the reception desk and initiated the lockdown sequence in the room they're in. Once all the doors were locked in and the lights were all red, he rubbed his temples and slowly sighed.
Counselor Swan: "Well, I'm able to lock down this room so that no monster would come in here. But it would only be a matter of time before they find us and destroy us."
Jack shook his head as he approached the stairs and sat on them, placing his weapon aside and looking at the counselor.
Jack Campbell: "I can't believe it. We finally made it to Delta Labs and we've suddenly got ambush by those beasts. Damn that Betruger! He knew we were coming and set us up in a big way."
He gave out a much deeper sigh and shook his head in frustration.
Jack Campbell: "At the rate we're in, I don't think we're going to make it to Delta 4 in time."
Swan looked up to Campbell and reminded him that they are not alone.
Counselor Swan: "Not all hope is lost Campbell. There are still others that are trying to reach the portal. That marine that sent the transmission to Earth might be here. And there's a possibility that the Teen Titans are here as well."
Jack lifted his head up and was unsure about the Titans.
Jack Campbell: "I don't know about that counselor. You think the Titans would be able to put an end to all of this!"
Counselor Swan: "Well if what the history archives say they are good at, it's not resting until the job is done. I just hope they would make it in time. Cause if they don't, I'm afraid the future of humanity would be bleak."
Delta Labs Level 3, Level 1 Elevator Access: November 16, 2145, 7:29 A.M.
Two floors away from Delta 1, the hallway that leads straight to Level 4 was as quiet as ever. At one end of the hall is an elevator access that looked completely destroyed with its doors blown open and the lift looked trashed and was bolted through the ground. So far, nothing out of the ordinary. Of course that was until a black like disk came down from above in the shaft and lowered itself to the ground. On that disk was none other then the Teen Titans and Alex waiting until they reach the ground floor. When they reached the floor, Alex jumped off the disk and took his machine gun out to scan the area. So far the hallway has no demons what so ever so the guardian looked at his friends and told them to come down.
Alex: "Area's clear. Let us proceed."
The group nodded as each of them got down one at a time. Once everyone is off the disk, Raven disengaged her black platform and landed softly on the ground. As they left the shaft, the group walked down the long hallway, hoping they are getting close to their destination. As they were walking to the end of the hall, they noticed a trail of blood beginning to form on the floor. As they were looking down, BB got nervous and was getting completely quizy in his stomach.
Beast Boy: "I got a funny feeling that we might be a Delta 4."
Alex: "For once Beast Boy, I cold heartedly agree with you."
They slowly and surely walked down to hall to follow the trail of blood. When they reached the end of the hall, the blood trail turned to the left and the team turned left. When they turned, the trail ended at an Airlock door with a sign above it that says, 'Delta Level 4 Access'. Seeing this in front of him, Alex turned around and told them where they are now.
Alex: "There it is! Delta 4! We're that much closer to the main teleporter."
Robin: "And how are we going to get in mind you?"
To answer his question, Alex took his PDA out and waved it at the Titan leader.
Alex: "By using McCormick's security clearance of course."
Cyborg: "You think that's going to work?"
Alex: "McCormick's didn't give me his clearance for nothing. And even if we reach the entrance without clearance we don't know what to do next. Now once I scan my PDA in, we'll get access and we'll make a mad dash to the main portal to shut it down. Now, if there aren't anymore stupid questions to answer, then let us begin the mission."
To that end, he turned around and headed to the airlock door with the Titans following him. As they approached the door, Alex found the panel monitor and had a message that says 'Scan PDA for clearance.' Looking at his PDA, he took a deep breath and sighed to himself.
Alex: "Okay… Here goes nothing."
He then inserted his PDA into the slot as the computer begins to scan. After a few seconds of scanning, the computer discovered McCormick's clearance and the screen instantly turned green with an announcement soon after.
"Access Granted."
The gears of the airlock started to turn as Alex looked at it beginning to open and was pleased with the results.
Alex: "Yes!"
But just as the door started to open upwards, sparks started to come out of the sides and stopped the door to about two feet. That's when another announcement was made.
"Attention, airlock malfunction. Maintenance should report to Delta 4 Access way for immediate repair."
This gave the guardian a different reaction as he rushed to the door and looked at the damage.
Alex: "No, no, no, NO!"
The team saw this too as Raven placed her hands on her hips and rolled her eyes around.
Raven: "You were saying?"
The guardian bent down to get a peek at the opening and noticed that inside of the airlock from there. That's where he started to put two and two together.
Alex: "All right then… I was able to get clearance into this lab, but the airlock door just broken down on us. But it's okay anyways. If we're going to open this airlock door fully, we're going to need some muscle."
Upon that, he got up and turned to the team to look at Cyborg.
Alex: "Hey Cy, think you can get this door to open by force?"
Cyborg approached the door after hearing that favor and made a quick inspection. Looking at the damage, he cracked his metal fingers and had a smirk on his face.
Cyborg: "That can be arranged."
He then bent down and placed his hands on the bottom edge of the door. When he did that, he used all of his inhuman strength to lift the airlock door up. So far, the hybrid was able to lift it by a crawling inch as sparks emanated from the side. But it still wasn't enough. So the team rooted on, giving him the motivation he needs.
Robin: "Come on Cyborg, you can do it! Just push harder!"
The metallic Titan heard all of that and tried to talk from all the heavy lifting.
Cyborg: "What does it look like I'm doing?"
He kept on pushing, hoping that the door would fully open for them to move ahead. Already the crawl went into slow moving, as the door was a quarter of the way up. But just as they thought they were going to succeed, Betruger's voice boomed all around them.
Dr. Betruger: "Making progress Titans? This is futile what you're doing. You will never reach the main portal in time. Your fates are forever sealed."
With that, they heard sounds of lightning bolts coming from behind them. They all turned around, except for Cyborg who was still lifting the airlock door, to see what they are up against this time. All they saw was nothing but a destroyed melted bridge that was suppose to connect to Delta 3. Wondering what happened, Alex walked past the group and headed to the end of the damaged bridge with his plasma rifle at the helm. As he was near the end of the bridge, he scans the area to see if there were any monsters present. So far, there was none to be present as of yet. But before he could leave, he heard a loud demonous roar coming from below him. Wondering where that came from, he looked down at the huge silo like hole that seem bottomless in his point of view and noticed something coming out of it. In fact, he noticed some things coming out of it and they were moving fast. Quickly, he backed up and then ran straight to his teammates.
Alex: "Oh shit! Shit!! SHIT!!! THEY'RE COMING!!!"
Suddenly, hoards of Lost Souls and Cacodemons came up from the silo hole and began their assault. A few Cacodemons started to spit out energy blasts at the group. Raven formed a black barrier to deflect the blasts as Robin looked at the hoard then back at Cyborg still trying to open the damaged airlock door.
Robin: "This is bad… If those things attack Cyborg, then our chances of stopping the portal are completely slim."
He looked back at the demons and told the team what they do best.
Robin: "Hold them back Titans! Don't let them get close to Cyborg!"
The group nodded as they prepared for battle. Once Raven gotten rid of her barrier, the team charged in for the attack. Robin took about a bunch of exploding disks on each hand and threw them at the enemies. The disks exploded and were able to get rid of a couple of bodiless demons and flaming skulls, but there were still more of them ready for a second assault. The Lost Souls were the first to attack as they all charged at the Titans. Alex got his plasma rifle ready and started removing them out of the picture one at a time. But there were still more coming towards them. Beast Boy joined the guardian and took his Grappler out to grab the demonic skulls and release them in one kill. Though the two are able to handle the Lost Souls, the Cacodemons had other intensions in mind. They spat out another round of energy balls at the hybrid, thinking all of them could hit him at once. But Raven flew up and formed multiple shields to stop the projectiles from reaching their destinations. Starfire then flew next to Rae and began throwing star bolts at the monsters. Some of them started to float around while the others got hit and a few got killed. Raven joined in and launched her aurora blasts to pick out the other. So far, everything was getting under control. But then more monsters teleported below the previous group and flew up to the Titans. Alex noticed the reinforcements and groaned to himself.
Alex: "Great… Just what we need…"
He looked back and saw Cyborg still working on the airlock door, which was halfway opened.
Alex: "Cyborg, how you doing with the airlock?"
Cy grunted and pushed harder, trying to answer the guardian as clear as possible.
Cyborg: "Almost there… Just give me a few minutes!"
Alex nodded as the turn back to see more Lost Souls and Cacodemons attacking the team and trying to get to the hybrid.
Alex: "You heard him guys, keep the demons away from him by any means necessary!"
Beast Boy: "Easier said then done. These things just keep on coming!"
Alex looked at Beast Boy and screamed to him in a demanding tone.
Alex: "Just hang on to the Grabber and pull the trigger as much as your could!"
He looked back at the Lost Souls that were heading towards them and fired on them with his plasma gun. BB targeted the others and picks them off with his Grabber. Thought they were able to take them down, they didn't notice one of the Cacodemons looking at them and decided to attack them by spitting out an energy blast at them. Beast Boy heard that sound and look up to see the huge blast coming towards them. So by instinct, he used the Grabber to target the blast and got a hold of it with a thin green strip coming out of the nozzle and latching onto the ball of energy. Once he got it, he carefully targets the thing that launched that blast and let go of the trigger, causing the strip to release the projectile as it flew straight to the demon. The blast hit the demon and killed it, letting it fall through the hole and dissolving away. A few more Cacodemons saw that and retaliated by firing more blasts at the two. The energy blasts were about to his both Alex and Beast Boy until Raven materialized out of the floor and created a dark shield to deflect the incoming projectiles. The bodiless demons were about to fire another round until a barrage of disks flew at them and connected, causing a huge explosion that killed them all. The three teens looked to the right to where the disks came from and saw Robin with a confident look on his face.
Robin: "Need a hand?"
Alex smirked and gestured a quick thank you for the help. But the thanks was short lived as more Lost Souls came out of nowhere and flew straight to Titan leader. Robin saw this and immediately took out his R-Sword to take on the flaming skulls. He swung his sword left, right, up, down, and diagonally when the flying demons headed towards him and blinding speed. So far, he was able to take down a couple of Lost Souls, but the rest manage to survive the onslaught and flew straight at Cyborg who was almost finished opening the broken airlock. The Boy Wonder looks back and was completely shocked by this as he was screaming out the hybrid's name.
Robin: "Cyborg, look out!"
The Lost Souls were about to attack the metal Titan and making sure the team won't get into Delta 4. But before they could attack him, green energy projectiles came from above and took them out in one shot. Within seconds, all the flaming skulls instantly died before any of them could kill the hybrid. The team then looks up to see who fired the green bolts of light. To their surprise, it was Starfire in the air with hands and eyes glowing bright green. Alex sighed in relief as he waved to her and graduated her.
Alex: "Thanks Star."
The Tamaranean looked down at the guardian and smiled back with approval. The group went back to work as they try to stop the flying demons from reaching Cy and killing him. They were just about done taking out all of the Lost Souls and Cacodemons, thinking they would be in the clear. But without warning, a cloud hovered above the other side of the damaged bridge and a lightning bolt came down to the ground. Alex stared at that for a second only to realize it was a Mancubus that appeared and roared at the team. Seeing that, Alex lifted his head up and groaned to himself.
Alex: "You got to be kidding me!?"
The huge demon pointed his mounted cannons at the group and fired multiple energy blasts at them. Quickly, Raven flew in front of the group and made a black wall strong enough to hold the blasts at bay. As she was holding it off, the group got together and prepared their weapons and powers for the big fight incase the telepath's shield goes down. Just as they were about ready to begin their battle, they heard Cyborg almost getting the airlock door to open.
Cyborg: "Hang on… Just a few seconds…"
Finally, after one last push the airlock door was fully open with one side completely slanted. With the door was fully locked in place, Cy screamed out loud his favorite phrase…
Cyborg: "BOOYA!!!"
Robin looked back at his comrade and could tell that he finally got the door opened. He looks back at his team and told him to fallback.
Robin: "Cyborg got the door opened, everyone retreat right now!"
Beast Boy: "You don't have to tell me twice."
The group then ran to the now open door while Raven flew behind them with her shield still on and deflecting the huge blasts. Once they got in, Alex hit the transfer icon on the monitor and the other door opened up. Once it opened, the Titans left the airlock and entered Delta 4. But they weren't out of the woods yet. With the Mancubus still firing, it's going to be a matter of time before it could break Raven's shield and finish them off. Thinking of a way out of this, Alex approached a monitor next to the airlock and clicked on the icon to close it. The door did close slowly, but it did help block the blasts from coming in. When they were in the clear, Raven gotten rid of her wall and the team finally caught a breather. Alex slumped down on the airlock wall and took a deep breath from that battle.
Alex: "Oh man… That was too closer for comfort."
He lifted his head up to get a good look at the place. As he did, what he saw was truly horrifying.
Alex: "Oh… My… God…"
The Titans turned around to see what their guardian saw and they too were speechlessly shocked for words. What they saw was a hall completely destroyed and mutilated. Lights were flickering on and off, wall tiles were completely damaged, and the floor was littered with severed body parts and skeletal remains with pools of blood all over. On the walls was writing written in blood saying 'Suffer', 'Die', 'Burn', 'Sucumb', and hieroglyphs that look like that from the ancient civilization. The group was speechless at what they have witnessed as Beast Boy spoke up as much as he could.
Beast Boy: "Dude… This is Delta 4? Man, this looks horrible."
Cyborg: "You can say that again BB. Looks like the demons had their way around this place."
Starfire: "Urgh… I've never seen something this grotesque in my life."
Alex got up, still observing the mess, and could tell that this won't be as easy as it looks.
Alex: "No doubt we're getting close to the main teleporter. Now we have to remain cautious. Now that we're in level 4, there's no telling what we're up against."
The team looked at Alex and nodded as he got his plasma rifle ready and reloaded a fresh cartridge into it.
Alex: "Let's go. It would be a matter of time before the fleet from Earth gets the message and send troops down here."
Alex took his PDA out and figure out where the main portal is. After a couple of pen taps, he spotted the location.
Alex: "Hmm… According to my PDA the source of invasion is not far from here. Let's get there and see how we're going to shut it off."
When he put his digital assistant away, the guardian went ahead with his rifle pointing at whatever's going to attack them. The Titans followed him and they too were prepared for anything out of the ordinary. As they were turning right and about to head to the double automatic doors, a floor grating burst up in from of them and a Vulgar came out of it. Alex pointed his weapon at the demon and began to fire before it could attack the group. As they move in and the doors opened, they enter another hall that looks as messed up as the other one. That's when they saw a Commando Zombie running towards them with the tentacle arm ready to rip them apart. Robin jumped forward and threw a bunch of exploding disks at the muscled undead. Once it died and disintegrated, the group turned left and ran down the long hallway where they saw another door around the way.
Alex: "There! That door will take us to the security checkpoint to the main teleporter! C'mon, we're a few steps closer!"
They turned to the right again and were about to enter the checkpoint. But just as the door opened up, they saw what appeared to be a battle happening at the security office on the other side of the see through window. From what they saw, it would believe that a marine, a live marine, was fending off against a zombie that was wielding a chainsaw. Knowing that he needs help, they were about to come in and join the fight. But suddenly, and alcove on the other side of the checkpoint blew off its hinges and another chainsaw zombie came out of it. The group was about to get ready to fight the undead being until a barrage of bullets break through the see through window and hit the zombie. The zombie turned his head to see who attacked it and saw the marine with his chain gun at the helm. The zombie then charged at the marine with the chainsaw high up in the air and slams it down to the security terminal. It made a deep gash as the cut through the terminal like it was butter. Surprisingly enough, the controls were meant for operating the doors as the entrance the Titans were in closed completely and locked itself up. Now realizing the problem, Alex pounded on the door and freaked out.
Alex: "Ah c'mon! We were so close!"
Raven: "So much for reaching the main portal from here."
Robin: "Not to mention helping that Marine. Now what are we going to do?"
Alex took a deep breath and thought of something else as he turned to his friends and told them the good news.
Alex: "Well at least all hope is not lost. There's another way in getting to the teleporter."
Everyone looked at their guardian and was surprised at what he said a few seconds ago.
Robin: "Really? Where?"
The guardian looked at the Boy Wonder and told him what he saw.
Alex: "Looking through my PDA, I noticed there was an observatory deck on the other side of the lab. That might lead us back to the source."
Robin: "Let's hope it does."
The Titan leader turned around and told his team what Alex said to him.
Robin: "You heard him Titans. We have to get to the other side of Delta 4 if we are able to reach the portal in time. Move!"
The team nodded as they all turned around and headed to the opposite direction of the hallway to reach another door that would take them to the observatory. As they were about to enter, they heard a loud roar coming from the other side and stopped in their tracks, ready to take on what's coming out of the door. As the doors opened, a Pinky came out of it and rushed towards the group. Immediately, everyone threw birdarangs, star bolts, energy blasts and plasma projectiles at the beast, killing it quickly before it could strike. Once it died, Alex lowered his weapon and sighed.
Alex: "Let's just hope we get there in time. And I just hope that Marine we saw just now would be able to fight without us."
Delta Labs Level 4, Teleporter 4 Main Chamber: November 16, 2145, 7:45 A.M.
Speaking of the Marine, he was able to survive the onslaught of zombies with chainsaws and finally made it to the main teleporter. As he walked pass the entrance door, he discovered that the teleporter they have was much bigger then the others he encounter before. As he looked around the room, he knew where he was.
Main Marine: "So this is Delta's main teleporter. Looks bigger then I expect. So, how do I shut it down?"
The Marine looked around to see what he could do to close off the main portal. He decided to check one of the terminals to see if there is a shutdown sequence that could work. But just before he was about to reach it, he heard a voice coming from above him.
Dr. Betruger: "So you finally made it…"
The Marine looked up and saw Dr. Betruger at the observation deck starring down at him. He quickly pointed his machine gun at the doctor and had a cold look in his eyes.
Main Marine: "Dr. Betruger… So you finally decided to show your face huh?"
Betruger remained silent when he heard the marine's faulty insult. The marine continued to stare at the insane doctor and wanted to get down to business.
Main Marine: "Enough fun and games doctor. Either you shut this damn thing down or do I have to do it myself?"
Betruger's only response was chuckling under his breath.
Dr. Betruger: "Foolish marine… You think that you can shut down this portal? There is no stopping it! It will remain on and there is nothing you can do to stop it."
Main Marine: "Then if that's the case…"
Suddenly, the marine took out his rocket launcher that was on his back and pointed it at the teleporter.
Main Marine: "I'll have to destroy it!"
He was about to do what he said until Betruger gave him the bad news.
Dr. Betruger: "Even if you destroy the teleporter, it's all ready too late for you and your kind."
That's when the marine immediately stopped and turned to see the doctor, wondering what he meant by that.
Main Marine: "What do you mean by that?"
Betruger raised an eyebrow and had a devilish smile forming on his mouth.
Dr. Betruger: "Do you honestly think that this teleporter is the main source of the invasion? You are so wrong… That portal is just a mere diversion compared my grand plan."
The marine lowered his rocket launcher and was now more confused then ever.
Main Marine: "What do you mean by your grand plan?"
Delta Labs Level 1, Delta Authority Lobby: November 15, 2145, 7:49 A.M.
At the same time, Swan and Campbell were still taking refuge in the lobby of Delta Authority, hoping that the invasion will be over. Campbell was checking his BFG to see how much ammunition he has left while Swan was on the reception's computer to see if there were alternative routes to Delta 4. As he was looking through the digital map throughout the entire UAC facility, he notices something that wasn't right. Deep within the archeological digs, there was a strange anomaly coming from Site 3. What's really surprising was that the source was coming from the Main Excavation of the dig. Observing this, he alerted his bodyguard of what he found.
Counselor Swan: "Campbell, you better get over here."
Campbell looked at Swan and noticed the look of his face was that of disbelief. So he got up and approached the counselor at the computer terminal.
Jack Campbell: "What is it sir?"
Counselor Swan: "Take a look at this."
Jack looked at the screen and he too notices something strange going on within Site 3.
Jack Campbell: "Are you sure this is all accurate."
Counselor Swan: "It appears to be… According to the digital map, it's picking up some strange anomaly coming from deep within the caverns. Looks like its emanating from the main excavation chamber."
Jack Campbell: "How odd… It almost appears to be some kind of influcuations occurring in there. Almost like the one that's in Delta 4."
That's when the two stopped talking and realized that this strange anomaly is the exact same thing within the main teleport chamber. Swan removed his glasses and got a clearer view of the picture, with his mouth about to open wide.
Counselor Swan: "My god…"
The two then looked at each other and had blank looks on their faces.
Jack Campbell: "You don't it is what we believe it is do you?"
Counselor Swan: "I'm afraid so Campbell. And I fear our troubles are just beginning."
Delta Labs Level 4, Teleporter 4 Main Chamber: November 16, 2145, 7:52 A.M.
Main Marine: "No… It can't be…"
The marine listened in on what Betruger was talking about and was completely shocked at what he said. Betruger simply laughed at that and had a sly grin on his face.
Dr. Betruger: "That's right. While you and the other's were busy reaching this teleporter, my master managed to open another portal deep within the Main Excavation in Site 3. This Hell Gate is capable for sending millions of my children into your world and there is nothing that will stop them from invading Earth once reinforcements get here. In fact, the attack of the entire Union Aerospace facility was only the first wave. A mere taste at what's going to come to Earth once the ships arrive."
The marine had heard enough of the insane doctor. He put away his rocket launcher and took out his machine gun to target Betruger.
Main Marine: "I had it up to here with this shit! I'm going to shut down this portal and then you're going to take me to this Hell's Gate you mentioned so that I can shut it down too."
Dr. Betruger: "And exactly how are you going to plan that? None of your weapons are ineffective against the Hellhole."
Main Marine: "I don't care! I won't let bring this Hell to Earth and get away with it."
Dr. Betruger: "It's already too late marine. Hell has already begun its invasion and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Ask for you, it's time to give you a taste in what it's like on the other side. Your fate is now sealed!"
Betruger laughed maniacally as he waved his hands in front of him. As he did that, the machine got turned on automatically as the disks lowered and the portal opened. The marine stood and watched the portal opening, wondering what vile beast would come out of there. To his surprise, it was nothing but a human being wearing a hazmat suit, probably an excavation expert or a marine. Whoever he was, he's running away from something and the marine knows it. He readied his machine gun while the scientist tripped and fall to the floor. That's when a Hell Knight came out of the portal and roared at the first objective. The hazmat guy stood up and turned around to see the huge beast towering over him.
Scientist 16: "Huh? What?! No! Please spear me! NO!!!"
But the Hell Knight didn't listen as it grabbed the scientist and held on to him tightly. It then roared at him and threw him to the left side, smashing him into the metal wall and killing him instantly. The beast turned its head and saw the marine starring dumbfounded at what happened and stomped towards him. At the same time, another Hell Knight came out of the portal and followed the first one towards their goal. The Marine looked at the two and realized he's in deep trouble.
Main Marine: "Oh crap…"
Delta Labs Level 4, T-Junction 4: November 16, 2145, 7:55 A.M.
In the other side of Delta 4, the Teen Titans were journeying through the hallways, searching for the observatory area of the teleporter. Though they did have some encounters with a couple of zombies and demons within the rooms and hall, they managed to pull through by the inch of their skin. Now they reached the forth junction of the hallway that was filled with blood and corpses and the stench of dead bodies were in the air. Upon inspection, Alex looks through his PDA's digital map and see where the entrance to the observatory wing was. Robin approached the guardian and asked him if they were near.
Robin: "Well Alex, are we close to the observation deck?"
After a couple of clicks on the pen, he looked at the Titan leader and told him the good news.
Alex: "Not far. Once we reach the end of the hallway, we make a left to a doorway that would take us up to the area. Let's hope that there would be no more surprises."
The group then walked straight to the end of the hall, trying to ignore the threat words written in blood. As they were at the middle of the hall, the lights around them begins to flicker and fade away while the rest short-circuited and fused out. In a matter of seconds, the entire hall went completely dark as the team prepared themselves, thinking it must be another trap.
Cyborg: "That's not good."
Cy activated his mini flashlight to get a clear view of their way in. But when he turned on the light, a red cloud hovered in front of them at the T-junction and a lightning bolt came down to the floor. That's when an Archvile appeared and shrieked at them. Alex aimed his plasma rifle at the demon and was a little confident at this.
Alex: "Looks like you're right on that one Cy. But no worry. We'll take care of this thing soon."
He was going to pull the trigger until they heard silent whispering from behind them. Beast Boy looked behind them and saw another Archvile appearing from the other end of the hall. The changeling gulped down a lump in his throat and warned the others what he saw.
Beast Boy: "Uh dudes… We got a problem."
The guardian turned around to see what BB saw and noticed the same demonic humanoid with its hands a blaze and were ready to fry someone. He looked back at the other one and it too was doing the same thing. Soon enough, the two clamped their hands together and a line of flames headed straight to the team.
Alex: "Oh crap…"
Raven took quick action and formed a bubble shield as the flames surrounded them. As the telepath was holding the fire at bay, the Titans grouped together to formulate a plan.
Alex: "Great… As if one Archvile is bad enough, now we have to deal with two?"
Robin: "Looks like Betruger doesn't want us getting closer to the deck. We got to destroy them fast if we're ever going to reach our destination."
Starfire: "But how? If Raven lets down her shield, we will all be burned like a Zartarnian Blakehog."
Cyborg: "Star's got a point. There's no way we're ever going to get out of this and if we do, we're going to be burnt as toast."
Raven: "I got an idea."
Everyone looked at Rae and didn't quite hear what she was saying.
Alex: "What did you say Rae?"
Raven: "I said I know a way in getting out of this situation. It's a little risky, but it might work."
Alex listened in and officially could trust Rae out of this mess.
Alex: "Tell us you plan Rae."
Meanwhile, the two Archviles continued their assault as they kept on shooting their flames at the black bubble shield. They kept on doing that for a minute or two until they notice the shield breaking down and the middle of the hall was completely engulfed in flames. The two demons stopped shooting their flames and thought the team was long gone. What one of the Archviles at the end of the T-Junction didn't know was that a black hole appeared behind it. The demon heard the strange sound and turned around to see what it was. When it notices the black portal, a huge metal fist came out of it and hit the creature right in the face. The Archvile was sent flying to the other end of the hall, hitting its comrade and the two were lying on the ground. They were going to get up and go back on the attack, but a bunch of exploding disks came out of the same black portal and hit them before they could react. But after that assault, they were still alive for the moment. Suddenly, multiple plasma projectiles came out of the portal and finished the two Archviles up. Once they were dead and gone, all of the Titans came out of the portal unscratched and unburned. Alex looked at what was left of the demons and smiled at this feat. He then turned to see Raven and was proud at her plan.
Alex: "Nice… Way to plan Rae."
The telepath had a small smile and shrugged her shoulders a little.
Raven: "What can I say? I'm a natural at this."
Alex looked around the area to see if there were any more sudden surprises. So far, there were none. But he did saw two doors that lead to two different locations. One door on the right was completely busted with the demonic growth slipping through the opening. But when he looked to the left, he saw a door that was working and a sign above it that says, 'Observation Deck.' He nodded his head and knew they were just about there.
Alex: "Almost at the portal gang. Keep moving forward!"
The Titans entered through the open door and were now in the security station for the observation deck. There, they were introduced by a group of Z-Secs with machine guns and shotguns. They quickly pointed their weapons at the team and opened fire immediately. Raven quickly protected the group by forming a barrier to deflect the bullets. Beast Boy noticed a stack of exploding barrels behind the zombies and came up with a way to take them all out. He then spotted a fire extinguisher on the ground and lifted it up off the ground with his Grabber. He waited for the right moment to get an opening so he could launch the extinguisher at the flammable barrels. When he found one, he pointed the levitated object at the barrels and release the trigger to throw it at them. Once the two were connected, a huge explosion was created sending the Z-Secs flying in different directions and were burning from head to toe. With all of them dead, Rae had gotten rid of her shield while Alex broke through the group and examined the area. The room had the usual settings, security terminal, locked ammo shelves, and a seating area with vending machines. And like the rest of Delta 4, blood was everywhere with evil messages written in the same color blood and the vending machines looked completely wrecked. He looked to his left and saw the only door that could take them up to the deck but it appears to be locked. Taking a quick scan of the room one more time, he nodded and approached the terminal to unlock the door and the ammo doors.
Alex: "Area's secured."
As he headed to the terminal, he inserted his PDA where it has McCormick's clearance and typed in a few key sequences. Once he did that, the access door to the deck and security lockers opened up, giving the team access and ammo. He then took his PDA out of the console and both he and Cyborg approached the ammo shelves. While they got plasma cartridges, clips, shells, grenades, and a case of ammo belt, Alex talked to everyone about the mission.
Alex: "Alright people, listen up. We're gust inches away form the main teleporter. Remember what Cray said, we have to destroy the stabilizers that keeps the teleporter together. Once we get one or more of them destroyed, the portal would shutdown and that gateway to Hell will close forever."
Raven: "And how are we going to destroy the stabilizers?"
Alex: "I don't know. Just use your imagination or something. Once we're finished here, we'll get back to the task at hand, heading to Gamma Labs and taking you guys back to the past."
As the guardian continued giving the details, Beast Boy was only paying attention to the security monitors at the terminal. One of the monitors showed the view of the main teleporter and a battle that was taking place. In that battle a lone marine was fighting two Hell Knights with all the weapons he poses. When the changeling saw this go down, he alerted the others about what he's witnessing.
Beast Boy: "Guys, you should check this out."
Everyone turned to see BB and approached his position. When they were watching what he was watching, they were surprised about this marine.
Cyborg: "Hey, isn't that the same marine we saw at the security checkpoint at the main portal?"
Robin: "Looks like it Cy. And by the way this looks, he needs all the help he could get. Let's go gang!"
Alex watched this battle too and noticed something else in the teleporter chamber. There was another figure in the very observation deck they were suppose to head to and looked very familiar to him.
Alex: "Wait a second…"
He pushed through the group and clicked on the zoomed in feature on the mouse pad to reach a certain spot. When the monitor zoomed in close enough to reach this person, Alex couldn't believe who it was. This person was wearing a science uniform, had a baldhead, and one bad eye. The guardian could tell that his person was non other then…
Alex: "Betruger…"
Delta Labs Level 4, Teleporter 4 Main Chamber: November 16, 2145, 8:01 A.M.
Back at the main chamber, the marine continued to attack the Hell Knights with everything he got. But no matter how hard he tries, most of his weapons showed little effect on the two beasts. Betruger watched on and was completely pleased by the results.
Dr. Betruger: "Resistance is futile marine. You cannot win. Surrender now and I will promise you a better death."
But the marine didn't hear any of it. He kept on fighting with everything he had. He held on to his chain gun as the drum kept spinning and the bullets kept flying. And even if they were hitting the two demons, that still wouldn't slow them down. Suddenly the weapon clicked and the chain gun went completely empty. The marine look down at his gun and could tell that he's in deep trouble.
Main Marine: "Ah shit!"
The first Hell Knight took a quick swing at the marine for the big time kill. The marine luckily rolled out of the way and got up to run away, approaching the second monster. He then got down and slid between the creature's legs to get pass them and got to the middle of the chamber. The second Hell Knight turned around and charged up a green fireball to throw it at the human. The marine felt that coming and ducked down as low as he could to avoid that attack. When he got up and turned around, he saw the two demons heading towards him. With no other choice left, the marine took out the one weapon that might take them out in one shot, the BFG 9000. He was lucky he found one in one of the executive offices in Delta 2 or he would've been in serious trouble. He pointed at the two beasts and pulled the trigger, charging the BFG at maximum capacity. Once it's filled to the brink, he smirk and said something under his breath.
Main Marine: "Eat this…"
He then let go of the trigger as a huge green ball of energy came out of the end of the gun. It flew straight at the two with green lightning bolts coming out of the energy ball to help soften the big strong creatures. When the projectile connects with the Hell Knights, the two flew off the floor and dissolved away to nothing, killing them instantly. Once the battle was over, the marine took a deep breath and looked up at Betruger at the observation deck watching on.
Main Marine: "There… Are you entertained now? Well fun time is officially over. You're going to shut down this portal and you're going to take me to the source of this Hellhole or so help me, I'm going to end your sad, pathetic, miserable life!"
This time, he pointed his BFG at the doctor with his finger jiggling on the trigger. The doctor's only response was a sly smile and a short giggle.
Dr. Betruger: "Such a foolish mortal… You think defeating my Hell Knights would make you think you're unstoppable? It's only just the beginning."
When Betruger said that, the marine heard the humming of some kind of machine. He turned his head to the left and saw the main portal charging up and a fiery circle came out of the portal.
Main Marine: "What the…"
Dr. Betruger: "You see, while you were busy with my children just now, the Delta's main teleporter was charging up and opening the portal where the Hell Knights came. And now what it is completely charged, this portal will take you to the very place you fear the most."
Suddenly, the portal glowed brightly into a fiery circle of light as a few objects got pulled in and went into the portal. The same strange force was starting to pull the marine in. He quickly pointed his BFG at the teleporter, hoping it would destroy the machine. But before he could pull the trigger, the force of the pull caught him and he flew straight to the opening, dropping his weapon in the process. He quickly got a hold of the railings on the catwalk that goes into the portal and held on with all his might. But the force was getting stronger by the second that it's making it hard for the Marine to hold on much longer. Betruger watched on at the marine's struggle and gave of a maniacal laugh before saying something to the individual that will scar his mind forever.
Dr. Betruger: "Your Hell awaits you!"
The marine was now hanging on to the railing with the tips of his fingers and was on the verge of slipping away. In mere moments, he lost his grip of the railing and he was soaring into the portal itself. As he was waist deep into the portal, he screamed out loud in a distressing plea.
Main Marine: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
After a few short seconds, the marine was fully into the portal, entering Hell itself. Soon after, the portal closed itself and the teleporter shut down to recharge. Betruger was pleased of what he did, not knowing that the door behind him was opening up.
Dr. Betruger: "Hmm… One less problem to worry about."
Just as he said that, he heard a cocking sound and felt something pressed at the back of his head.
Alex: "But now you got six more to deal with."
Betruger heard that voice and realized who it was. He slowly turned around to see who it is and saw the Teen Titans in their battle stances ready for a fight. Alex too was leading the group and was holding the double barrel shotgun, aiming it at the doctors' face. Normally, any individual would just duck down and ran away if a shotgun is at his or her face. But for Betruger, he just remained perfectly still and had an evil smile on his face.
Dr. Betruger: "Alexander Kelly… What a pleasant surprise. To what brings you here to Delta 4?"
Alex's answer was a quick cock on the pump of his shotgun and a sternful look on his face.
Alex: "Don't give me that sentimental bull shit Betruger. You know why we're here. To stop you and destroy that teleporter!"
The doctor cocked an eyebrow and was a little suspicious on the guardian's action.
Dr. Betruger: "Is that true? Well that's what the last Marine said to me. Of course, that was before I send him on a one way trip to the darkest regions of Hell itself."
Alex's eyes were wide in shock, realizing that the Marine they saw earlier was taken to Hell literally. That expression changed into total anger as he slowly pulled the trigger of his weapon, ready to fire.
Alex: "How could you Betruger? So many innocents slaughtered, the facility in shambles, demons spreading throughout the place. All this because for this damn portal! What are you trying to prove? Why are you doing this? What is your purpose in all of this?!"
Betruger cocked an eyebrow and could tell that Alex demands answers.
Dr. Betruger: "My purpose? Do you want to know why? Very well. Since this would be the last time I would ever see you, I guess some explanation must be made. You see, all I ever wanted was power, more power then I could ever imagine. And being the head researcher of one of the most famous research facilities in all mankind, I have everything that I wanted. But like ever other leading expert, I craved more. I needed something that could put me on the top of the food chain. That was when the Soulcube was discovered within the archeological dig. Upon research and experimentation, I had reason to believe that the artifact was my ticket to being famous. However, things didn't go well as planned. You remember that day in the Analysis Chamber in Delta 2 right Alex? The place where the Soulcube caused that tremendous explosion killing your only friend in the UAC?"
Alex lowered his head and remembered that day pretty well. The Soulcube, the explosion, the death of his best friend Jim. It all replays in his head like a broken record, not forgetting about that tragic moment. Shaking that feeling out of him, he looked up to Betruger and had a displeasing look on his face.
Alex: "Yeah, I remember it all to well."
Dr. Betruger: "Indeed the blast caused some major catastrophic results, but there was some misinformation in what they say."
Alex: "And what do you mean by that?"
Dr. Betruger: "Well the first thing is that even if the explosion did cause a great lose, I was able to survive that mess. But the truth of the matter is that I was already dead."
Flashback…
Delta Labs Level 2, Analysis Control: April 15, 2135, 3:30 P.M.
Ten years ago, in the Analysis Control room in Delta 2, things weren't going well as expected. At first, scanning the Soulcube and coming to the conclusion on how it is used would've been easy. Instead, the cube started to loose control and was about to explode. Everyone panicked as they all retreated to safety while all systems were malfunctioning at an alarming rate. The only people that were still in were a young Alex, Jim, and Betruger. Both kids stared in shock at the Soulcube about to explode and were about to leave while Betruger was about to finish gathering all the data he can. But just as he was about finish, the screen in front of him went into static then showed the evil pentagram with four yellow eyes starring at him.
Dr. Betruger: "At first, I didn't know what I was up against. When the incident occurred, I had no clue what would happen next.
Suddenly, the Soulcube exploded and destroyed the entire room along with Alex, Jim, and Betruger. Within a matter of seconds, the entire place went completely dark and there wasn't even much of a sound around the doctor. But when he looked at his hands, he was completely shocked at what he saw. His skin was completely charred as he could see bones and tissues completely exposed. In fact his entire body was completely a wreck with burned clothes and part of his head was nothing but a complete skull with a bad eye. Betruger was completely horrified at this and wasn't sure if he was dead.
Dr. Betruger: "But when the explosion took place, I wasn't prepared for what would happen next. At first, I thought I was dead and was stuck in purgatory forever. But that wasn't the case. When I was looking at my half dead body I heard a voice that would ultimately change my life."
"Do you want to be more powerful?"
Betruger stopped looking at his hands and saw the very same pair of yellow eyes looking down at him.
"Here is the bargain. I could give you all the power you could ever wanted. But if you choose this, you will be serving me for all eternity. What will it be?"
Betruger listened to his bargain and began pondering about what to do.
Dr. Betruger: "It was a fair deal of course. Serve him for the rest of my life in exchange for getting what I always wanted. So under such precaution, I accepted his offer."
Upon accepting the terms, a pentagram appeared around the doctor and fire began swirling about his body. Within minutes, his body was back in whole as his clothes were normal. Even his face was the same with the exception of his bad eye. But on his forehead was a glyph of a squiggly S and was glowing bright red. He look down at himself and saw his body being fully restored to what was lost. And for the first time in a long time, he felt much stronger and powerful then ever.
End Flashback…
Raven: "You mean you sold your soul."
Betruger looked at the telepath and retorted back what she said.
Dr. Betruger: "Understand young lady that I was on the verge of life and death. I had to make a choice of two different evils."
Raven: "And you choose the worse kind."
Dr. Betruger: "I chose to live!"
Raven was about to teach him what happened when you make a wrong choice until Alex lifted his hand up and looked at Rae.
Alex: "That's enough Rae. We don't want to hurt him yet."
Raven lowered her tight fist that was glowing completely black and calmed down. Alex sighed from avoiding that disaster and looked at Betruger for an explanation.
Alex: "So let me get this straight. You're telling us you made a deal with your master just to live?"
Betruger looked back at the guardian and explained in a simpler way.
Dr. Betruger: "Like I said to the telepath, sometimes you have to make tough decisions to survive."
Alex: "Even if it means selling your own soul to serve a dark entity for all eternity. But why you? What does your master want from you so desperately that he was giving you a second chance in life?"
Dr. Betruger: "Well that is a simple question. And it is obvious in what my master needed the most. And that my friend is freedom."
Alex cocked an eyebrow and was a little confused at what he meant by that.
Alex: "Freedom?"
Dr. Betruger: "Yes Kelly. You see, my master and his army was trapped in Hell for all eternity and needed to be free. They didn't deserve to be down there."
Suddenly, Robin burst in and told him his side of the story.
Robin: "They don't deserve it? They went to Hell because they were tearing the universe apart, attacking one planet after another. They attacked Mars to continue their campaign of destruction. If it hadn't been for that warrior from Azarath using that Soulcube to send that hoard to Hell, then the entire universe would've been doomed."
Betruger turned his head to see the Titan leader and could tell he heard that part of the story from somewhere. That's when it hit him. It came from the Book of Scath within his office. Her smirked and shook his head from all of this.
Dr. Betruger: "I see all of you entered my office and found the Book of Scath. How interesting… But what you read was half the story. What they were truly doing was bringing peace throughout the universe. You've already known by now that the galaxy is infested with wars and outbreaks and destructive purposes. It will only be a matter of time before there's nothing left of the galaxy. But Trigon has a better way, his purposes was to go to planet to planet, ending all wars and pestilent throughout the universe. That was his original plan."
Alex: "Now that's bull shit and you know it doctor. Trigon's way of peace is by killing everyone on the planet until there's nothing left."
The doctor just stared at the young guardian and could agree with him on that occasion.
Dr. Betruger: "Indeed my master has extreme measures in bringing peace. But he didn't want any species to live and continue their pointless goal in destroying each other. Anyways, he and his army headed to Mars because their technology was beyond advancement and it could lead to another threat. They were going to finish it off until that warrior came down and used the Soulcube to send my master and his legion straight to Hell. Now they wanted out and intended to finish their purpose."
Alex: "Still, I don't see why Trigon needs you to help bring the end of the universe."
Betruger then paced back and forth, explaining why he needed to be involved in his master's conquest. Alex still had his gun pointed at the doctor and moved it left to right to keep it on his face.
Dr. Betruger: "I guess I could explain it. You see, in order for Trigon's army to be freed they would need two things; a gateway that goes to Hell and the very artifact took them there in the first place. But in order to create that gateway, they would need an outsider to help build it."
Alex: "So they turn to you…"
Betruger stopped and turned to see Alex, nodding to his conclusions.
Dr. Betruger: "Trigon needed someone who knows of scientific knowledge and technical expertise to create the gateway, not to mention help of millions of others. He turned to me to create that portal. And though I didn't have the materials needed to create that gateway, I do have other sources…"
Flashback…
Mars City, Press Conference Room: October 4, 2135, 2:32 P.M.
In the Press Conference Room in Mars City, Betruger was at the stand discussing a new step in the future of the UAC. Every news station across Earth was there to experience history and UAC's top scientists were there to witness it all go down. Behind Betruger was a digital display of what appeared to be a teleporter they have never seen before.
Dr. Betruger: "Months after the explosion, I called the public on a new project that was going to take place. I told them that the years of transportation would ultimately change by unleashing my latest work, the teleportation chambers. Built to transport and person or a group of people from one destination to another. They all believed I was taking one more step in advance technology. What they didn't know was I was using this ruse to begin the creation of Hell's gateway."
Delta Labs Level 2, Teleportation Chamber 1: May 17, 2138, 5:15 P.M.
A few years later, the first teleporter chamber is finished and ready for their first test subject. Betruger and a couple of head scientists including Ian McCormick were seated at the observation room watching history about to take place. The test subject was a young male close to his thirties, ready to step into the chamber. When he reached the platform, he clicked on the 'Activate Teleporter Sequence' icon and the machine hummed to life.
Dr. Betruger: "By the time the first teleporter was installed, I wanted to use the same type of technology the ancient civilization on Mars used when Trigon's army first came. From what I could understand, the civilization used this type of technology to lock the demons from entering this world and that the only way to get them out was to create the very portal that got them locked in the first place. So when the test for the first portal started, I eagerly waited for the results."
The two disks in between the subject lowered and energy waves danced around him like sudden swirls of vanilla cream floating in mid air. Within a matter of seconds, the test subject suddenly disappeared in thin air. The science team had no idea what happened to their test subject until a flash of lightning came from the platform on the other end of the chamber and the subject appeared out of thin air. Though the subject was hyperventilating through out the experience, he was still in one piece. The science team got up and applauded on the teleporter's first success, but for Betruger, he smirked and felt proud at the first step of his plan.
Dr. Betruger: "When the first test was a complete and utter success, I knew that this plan will go as follows."
Delta Labs Level 3, Teleport Station 3: March 9, 2140, 3:45 P.M.
Construction of three more teleporters were underway and were halfway done. Though the skeletal structure was 90% complete, the metal work was half finished, and the system input was starting, the teleporters were still dominate within the level. Betruger watched the whole thing going down and was pleased with the progress taking place.
Dr. Betruger: "Still it wasn't enough for my master's plan to work. So I was able to set up a few more teleporters to help maximize my project. More test subjects were needed, with medical permission of course, to help continue with my work. One success after another, I finally found a way getting Trigon's army to escape Hell."
Delta Labs Level 4, Teleporter 4 Main Chamber: July 11, 2140, 11:54 A.M.
A year later, construction started to the main telporter chamber in Level 4. Both Betruger and McCormick were looking through the digital blueprints of the teleporter as workers started to put the pieces together and getting the technical system together. So far work was exceeding well, except for a few minor accidents and technical mishaps. But Betruger believes that work is going ahead of schedule.
Dr. Betruger: "This is where the main teleporter comes to play. Its purpose was to teleport a person or a group of people to a different world without the support of another teleportation pad. Of course, the point of destination would be under my position and on one else's. And I could tell you all know where the point of destination is. Anyways, when the teleporter was finished, we started on a few standard test, transporting inanimate objects from one destination to another then took a Camera Bot into the portal to see what's on the other side. When the time was right, I brought in some research scientists and marines to explore the area to see what would happen. The results were quite impressive."
Delta Labs Level 2, Examination Room D2-1: January 20, 2143, 9:15 P.M.
Within the Examination Room, there was a body that was completely mutilated with deep lazerations on its torso and arms. There were also a couple of body parts stuck in cryogenic tubes for closer observation. Dr. Raleigh was talking to Betruger about the conditions the test subjects were after going through the portal. But Betruger was ignoring a lot of what the professor was saying.
Dr. Betruger: "Of course, that lead to some minor setbacks for the next few years. Soon after the tests, there had been some issues from the UAC board of directors. There had been complaints that the main portal's been sucking up most of the power through out the entire facility. Most of the labs been constantly loosing power a dozen times a month as life support systems continued to fail. Not only that, but test subject and marines who entered the portal suffered from many strange illnesses like paranoia, cannibalism, even the occasional suicides. Doctors are a little worried about the patients' health deteriating right before their eyes. They have no idea that all those test subjects who enter the portal had their first glance at Hell itself. But the board had been going on edge ever since the beginning of the teleportation experiments. They even put me to blame for all the mysterious deaths and power outages when work on the portal in Delta 4 took place. In fact they are so worried that they have the ordasity to send Counselor Swan here yesterday to inspect everything in the facility. I knew that it would only be a matter of time before the board finds out about the truth to my mission. So without hesitation, I decided to finish up with my master's plan."
Delta Labs Level 4, Teleporter 4 Main Chamber: November 15, 2145, 2:05 P.M.
In the Teleporter chamber in Delta 4, everyone was ready for the last and final test. Scientists were at the consoles waiting final word on the next experiment while a group of Marines had their weapons ready in case anything not human would come out of it. But standing in the middle of the room was a remote control cart and resting on top of it was the Soulcube, the very artifact that was discovered in the ancient tomb some time ago. Soon enough, the machine started up and the portal opened, giving the entrance way to another dimension. Soon after that, the remote cart started to move forward with the Soulcube on top of it and inched closer to the entrance way.
Dr. Betruger: "And thus lead to the final test of the main teleporter. I'm pretty sure you're all aware of what you read in the Book of Scath. In order for Trigon's army to be free, they would not only need a chamber, but the artifact that took them there in the first place. And that very artifact was none other then the Soulcube. At first I don't know who would create an artifact that could send the demons to Hell and release them. But whatever the case, it was the only way freeing my master's army."
The remote control cart moved closer to the portal until it reached the entry point. When it did the strange energy engulfed the cart and the artifact and they both disappeared out of existence. Everyone thought that the test was finally over, but they were completely wrong. One of the scientists picked up a lot of movement coming from the other side of the portal. At the same time the teleporter begins to malfunction as sparks fly everywhere and small explosions happened around the chamber. The scientists started to panic as the marines got ready for whatever was coming out of the portal. That's when they saw a huge skull coming out of the portal and shrieked out incredibly loud.
Dr. Betruger: "Once the Soulcube was through the portal, well you saw the end result."
Suddenly, the skull exploded and millions of skulls came out of the portal, spreading throughout the entire facility. At the same time, demons came out of the portal and started attacking everyone in sight.
End Flashback…
Betruger finished his entire story with a confident smile on his face. The Titans just listened in on the entire story and were completely horrified at the doctor's story as Alex gripped his shotgun tighter, ready to pull the trigger.
Alex: "So what you're trying to say is that is was all part of your plan as much as Trigon's. All those teleporters, the strange sickness on people, all of the power outages, all of this was part of your plan to free those demons and bring Hell here."
Dr. Betruger: "Guilty as charged… Please understand that I was doing a job for my master. But freeing his army is one part of the plan. Freeing my master is another step I need to take."
Alex raised an eyebrow at the insane doctor and knew what he meant.
Alex: "You going to free Trigon from his own prison?"
Dr. Betruger: "Indeed… Though I succeeded in the release of his army, he too needs to be free to command his army to destroy the universe. However, the ancient civilization built his prison on Earth and in a place no human has ever gone."
Alex heard that, but his reaction to that was to smirk and laugh for a bit. Betruger looked at him strangely and wondered what he was laughing about.
Dr. Betruger: "What's so funny about that?"
The guardian calmed down for a bit and told him the bad news.
Alex: "Hate to break it to you doctor, but I think that's close to impossible. According to the Book of Scath, in order to open Trigon's cell, you would need a certain key to unlock it. And not just any key mind you, but a person that shares the same bloodline as Trigon. And unless you have some kind of way resurrecting this demon's offspring, I'm afraid that you are officially out of luck."
Betruger understood that, but his reaction was a similar smirk and laugh, only much evil.
Dr. Betruger: "You think that who I'm looking for is already dead? How foolish… I've just got word that Trigon's child is alive and well. In fact, this child is much closer then you think."
This time, Alex got really annoyed at the doctor's remarks and tightened on the trigger for the moment to firing.
Alex: "You know what, I think I heard enough. Time for you to meet your master in person traitor."
Dr. Betruger: "You think you can kill me with that pellet gun Kelly? I don't think that's possible."
Alex: "And why not?"
Dr. Betruger: "Because my dear Alex, I'm already dead."
Alex now had enough. He quickly squeezed the trigger and the shotgun fired its pellets. The Titans turned their heads away the moment he fired the gun while Alex had a quick smile of his face, thinking he got what he wanted. But that smile soon faded not because he just killed a man, but at what he saw. The Titans looked back and they too realize what just happened.
Cyborg: "No way…"
What they saw was Dr. Betruger, still alive and kicking. But on his chest, pellets were on it not even damaging his clothes. Betruger looked down at his chest and whipped the pellets off of his body, acting like it was nothing. Alex watched him do that and was completely shocked for words.
Alex: "Holy shit…"
Before Alex could react, the doctor quickly grabbed him by the throat and lifted him up off the floor. Alex was getting completely choked to death at the sudden grip of Betruger as he dropped his shotgun while his hands were getting numb. The Titans watched it all go down as they were preparing themselves to attack.
Robin: "Alex!!!"
Betruger turned his attention to the Titans and had a sly smile wrapped around his face.
Dr. Betrguer: "Go ahead attack me. You will hurt your friend in the process."
Robin had a determined look on his face, wanting to fight this mad man. But if he and his team does that, they might hurt their guardian and would never return to their past. So they remained where they were, waiting for the right moment to attack. Betruger then look up to Alex who was still chocking from the tight grip of the lunatic.
Dr. Betruger: "It appears that your friends don't want to hurt you. But I will."
Alex was squinting his eyes from the pain as he took a good long look at the doctor. As the same time, he was trying to reach for his machine gun to strike back. But the doctor's tightening grip caused his hand to shake violently, unable to reach his weapon. The doctor smirked viciously as he continues to cut of the guardian's breathing.
Dr. Betruger: "I'm surprised that you and your friends made it this far Alex. I thought for sure they would be dead the moment the attack started. But it appears they were able to survive this long. But I'm afraid all this must end now."
The moment he said that, a fiery symbol of the Scath logo appeared on his forehead, shining brightly for the guardian to see.
Dr. Betruger: "It's a shame that you survived that explosion years ago. At least you and Jim would've been together in the afterlife. Doesn't matter, I will take you there myself. Say hello to your friend Alex!"
Intentionally, Betruger used all of his strength to lift the guardian over his head and threw him right through the see through window. He broke through it and glass was shattered around him. He fell straight to the floor and landed right on his back, leaving him completely unconscious. Betrguer looked down at the prone body and had a wicked smile on his face.
Dr. Betruger: "And that my dear friend was just a taste at what I have."
Before he could finish him off, he heard a voice of the Titan leader from behind.
Robin: "Cyborg, NOW!!"
Betruger turned his head and realized that he forgot about the team Alex was protecting. Before he could react, the blue beam of energy hit him and sent him flying through the broken window and right into the wall on the other end of the chamber. Once he impacted the wall, he fell to the floor and landed at the doorway leading out with a loud thud. Immediately, the boys jumped out of the window and landed one the ground while the girls flew through the same window and floated above them. They all approached the guardian and check to see if he's still alive. Robin took his two fingers on Alex's neck to see if there was some kind of pulse.
Beast Boy: "Is he…"
Rob continued searching until he found a normal pulse. Smiling in relief he looked at the others and told them the good news.
Robin: "He's going to be all right. He's got a slow pulse, but he'll make it."
The team sighed in relief as the guardian started to groan and slowly got up. Rubbing the back of his head, he moaned and was a little unprepared for what just happened.
Alex: "Okay… Didn't see that one coming."
Cyborg approached the guardian and checked to see if he's okay.
Cyborg: "Yo Alex, you all right."
Alex looked up at the hybrid and had a bit of a pissed off look on his face.
Alex: "I'm fine Cy. Though I was a bit unprepared of what happened. How was he able to get a get shot yet didn't get killed?"
That's when Raven came in and reminded him on what the doctor just said.
Raven: "Maybe you didn't hear him right, but Betruger had gained unimaginable powers after making a deal with Trigon. Apparently one of those powers is invincibility."
Alex looked back at the telepath and now understood what she meant.
Alex: "Guess that could explain why my shotgun didn't kill him."
Dr. Betruger: "And I was just getting warmed up."
Suddenly, there was a huge explosion coming from the spot where Betruger fell and made everyone jump from surprise. They all look to that direction and saw the doctor still alive after the last attack. His body was now surrounded in fire with his hands glowing ablaze and had a really pissed off look on his face.
Dr. Betruger: "You kids have been a complete nuisance to me ever since. Now I have no other choice but to take you down myself. Don't think that I'm as easy as all of those demons you'd face!"
Betruger did a quick stance, ready for a battle while Alex got up and dusted himself up. Cyborg then gave Alex his shotgun, which he picked up after he took out Betruger.
Cyborg: "Here, you might be needing this."
Al looked down as the weapon Cy carried and took it from his hand.
Alex: "Thanks."
He put his shotgun back into his holster and looks back at Betruger with a determined look on his face. He then took both his machine gun and plasma rifle out ready for the fight. The Titans themselves got ready, charging their powers and arming their weapons. But before they could attack, the Guardian looked at Robin and asks him something.
Alex: "Hey Robin, you mind giving out your battle cry for this moment?"
Robin smiled at what his friend asked and responded back.
Robin: "Funny, I was just thinking the same thing."
Betruger waited for the Titans to attack, still in his stance with fire around him. To that end Robin then pointed his finger at Betruger and gave out is oh so famous battle cry.
Robin: "Teen Titans, GO!"
And so ends chapter forty-one. Yes, I know… Another cliffhanger. But fear not, I will update this second parter as soon as I could so that you can see how this battle ends. Until the meantime, Please Review.