Aqualad (Teen Titans)

**Garth**, also known as **Aqualad**, is a character from the *Teen Titans* series.

A denizen of Atlantis, Aqualad's relation (if any) to Aquaman is never mentioned in the series. He's able to breathe underwater, communicate telepathically with sea creatures, and a potent aquakinetic. He initially operates as a solo hero, but later becomes a member of Titans East.

In the XP4 fics, Aqualad debuted in the XP4 Heroes Coalition - Teen Titans.

## **Appearance**

Aqualad wears a blue and black turtleneck unitard with white zig-zag patterns all over it. Aqualad has long black hair that runs down to his shoulders, which always appears wet or slicked back even on dry land, and is fairly muscular. Aqualad appears to be very handsome, as Raven and Starfire were attracted to him as soon as they saw him.

## **Personality**

Aqualad is a fairly noble-hearted, charming, calm and collected individual. He is extremely intelligent and a super genius. He and Robin are the two most intelligent geniuses on the show. He has his doubts, but doesn't disrespect an authority's commands. He is fairly competitive, especially with Beast Boy, and is confident that he can accomplish whatever he sets his mind to. Aqualad doesn't seem to notice his good looks, and instead of bragging about it or trying to impress girls, he feels rather uncomfortable with girls who are infatuated with him. Beast Boy thinks he's a little arrogant with all the bluffing.

Aqualad is shown to have a strong fondness for sea creatures, especially fish. When presented with fish tacos from Speedy, Aqualad freaked out, stating that "those were probably friends of [his]!". and feels sick.

## **XP4 Fanfics**

Aqualad is a member of the Heroes Coalitions and is part of the Teen Titans division. He also attends the Vanguard Academy as a student.

### **XP4 Heroes Coalition - Teen Titans**

In Chapter 7, Aqualad is present at the heroes assembly inside the Titan Tower in Jump City while getting themselves ready for the Toy Factory's attack.

In Chapter 8, Aqualad took part in the battle against the Toy Factory in Jump City.

In Chapter 10, Aqualad is present when Marcus "The Kane" McGee defeated Andy the Ragdoll and then witnessing the Toy Factory retreating into a portal. He is later present at the Toy Factory's base where it's been decided to destroy the toy machine and the remaining toys be donated to charity.

In the epilogue, Aqualad is revealed to have joined the Heroes Coalitions.

### **XP4 Heroes Coalition - AKB0048**

In Chapter 25, Aqualad is present in confronting the DES Soldiers in Neo-City.

In Chapter 29, Aqualad is amongst the thousands of AKB-fans gathered around the concert hall in a city somewhere Kasumigastar and later witnessed the return of Atsuko Katagiri and the rest of the missing idols, and had a great time watching the performances afterwards.

In Chapter 32, Aqualad took part of paying respects for Mace Wyndu's death by attending his funeral via burial at sea in Atamistar before witnessing the arrival of a fleet of Dimensional Defense Union ships whom paid their respects for Mace by gifting him with a Heroes' Tribute.

### **XP4 Heroes Coalition - Neo-City Diaries**

In Chapter 81, Aqualad is seen running outside the Training Camp for some odd reason.

## **Abilities**

* **Aquatic Telepathy**: Telepathic control/communication over marine life. This allows him to communicate with nearly any form of sealife such fish or whales, including people who take the form of marine animals such as Beast Boy, who can't talk in his animal form.
* **Superhuman Strength, Endurance, Durability, Agility, Reflexes, and Senses**
* **Superspeed Swimming**: He is able to swim at supersonic speeds.
* **Hydrokinesis**: The psionic, elemental ability to control and manipulate liquid water.
* **Underwater Breathing**: Given his Atlantean physiology, Aqualad can breathe underwater.
* **Underwater Pressure Resistance**: Befitting his Atlantean physiology, Aqualad can survive in intense deep sea pressures (swimming at least half a mile under the depth of whales, he can withstand pressures of 1,400 psi).

## **Trivia**

* Aqualad is the third supporting character (after Thunder and Lightning) to become an Honorary Titan.
* Though comic book Aqualad eventually took a level in badass as Tempest, he started out as one of the weakest members of the Teen Titans and couldn't even survive outside the water for more than a limited amount of time. This incarnation has no problem living on the surface, is gifted with powerful hydrokinesis, and was introduced as the ace.
* His outfit and hair are very different from Garth's in the comics.