A/N: OK, here's something different. Basically, everything from my other stories needs to be completely disregarded because they will have nothing to do with this one. I am trying to appease those who like a more canon-based story. So, this is something a little different, and I hope I may gain some new readers but also keep my old ones as well. So, this story will be more horror/sci-fi with some possible romantic undertones later. As you may already know, my stories do have a little bit of everything, so there will be more than just these genres covered. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to leave a comment; reviews are always appreciated, even if they are anonymous. Thank you.

Disclaimer: SeaQuest DSV and its characters are not my creation. They are the creation of Rockne S. O'Bannon as a 1990's television series. This work of fanfiction is for entertainment purposes only and is not for financial gain. I am just borrowing the characters for a bit and promise to return them unharmed and in their original condition, maybe just a bit happier.

Chapter 1

"Nathan, don't you realize the wonderful opportunity we could be passing up?" Kristin Westphalen pleaded with Nathan Bridger, the captain of the seaQuest.

"You're not going to let up until I give in, are you?" Nathan said.

"Not a chance," Kristin admitted. "I mean, how often do you get to explore an unsalvaged shipwreck from the sixteenth century?"

"We did that already," Nathan said. "Remember The George?"

"That's hardly the same thing," Kristin countered. "And, The George wasn't from the sixteenth century?"

"So, how do you know that this ,Senora...what is it?" Nathan asked.

"La Senora de la Profundidades; it means the Lady of the Deep," Kristin corrected.

"Right," Nathan said. "So, how do you know that the La Senora de las Profundidades is off the coast of Jacmel?" Nathan asked.

"I don't," Kristin admitted, causing Nathan to roll his eyes. "But, that's the area it's said to have gone down in. Look, you know as well as I do that the ocean floor is riddled with unsalvaged shipwrecks. It's just that, up until now, we haven't had the technology to be able to dive as deep as we can now."

"I understand that, Kristin, but we can't just go down there on a hunch."

"It wouldn't be just a hunch. The last time we were in the area, the WSKR told us that there was something down there, a shipwreck. It happens to be very deep in the channel of the ocean floor. I've been doing my research since then, and I think it might be the remains of the La Senora de las Profundidades."

"And, if it isn't?" Nathan asked.

"Well, then it's something else," Kristin explained. "But, the point is, no else has discovered it. We could be the first to find artifacts that are over four hundred years old."

"Or they could be fifty years old," Nathan said. "Is that a gamble you're willing to take?"

"Of course it is." Then, she added, "Why are you being so stubborn, Nathan? I thought you were the type of man who was interested in science and exploration."

"I am," Nathan said in his own defense. "I suppose if I say 'no', you're going to go over my head and speak with Admiral Noyce?"

"That's the plan," Kristin said with a satisfied smile on her face. "The seaQuest is a research vessel."

Nathan knew he couldn't keep arguing with her. He finally conceded. "Alright, alright," he said. "We'll get a team together and prepare a launch."

Kristin squealed with delight and gave Nathan a hug. "Oh, thank you, Nathan! You won't be disappointed!"

"If I am, I'll hold you to that," he quipped. "Staff meeting in one hour in ward room," he said.

"Right," she said as she left Nathan's quarters.

One hour later

The senior staff members of the seaQuest were gathered around the conference table in the ward room. Dr. Westphalen was explaining the legend of La Senora de las Profundidades.

"She was a merchant ship said to have gone down off the coast of Haiti in 1560," Kristin said.

"What makes that different from any other shipwreck?" Lucas piped up.

"How about the fact that it is supposed to have the largest amount of gold known for a ship at the time...possibly 500 million dollars worth in gold coins, bars, and jewlery," Kristin explained, "among other treasures and artifacts. You see, the channel the ship is in is so deep, that it hasn't been able to be recovered yet. But, now we have the technology to do so."

"How deep is it?" Katie Hitchcock asked.

"Around a thousand feet or maybe more," Kristin answered.

"Whoa," Lucas said. "I'm there."

"Uh, no, you're not," Kristin protested. Then, she said, "Nathan, he's just a boy," she said, pointing towards Lucas.

"Hey, I went to The George; what's the difference now?" Lucas said.

"Yes, and that mission went so well," Kristin said sarcastically.

"I thought you didn't remember what happened on The George," Lucas said.

Kristin countered, "I don't remember everything, but I remember enough to know that it was too dangerous for you to be there."

"It didn't seem like I was the one in danger," Lucas protested.

"Alright, that's enough you two," Nathan cut in. "I've already decided who's going and who's not. And, there will be no arguments from anyone, understood?"

Everyone nodded.

Nathan continued. "The team will be as follows: Dr. Westphalen, myself, Chief Crocker, Commander Hitchcock, Dr. Levin...and Lucas. We'll be leaving within the hour. Meeting adjourned."

Everyone stood up to leave except Kristin. She stood with her arms crossed giving Nathan her famous 'Westphalen glare'.

"What?" Nathan asked when he saw the look he was giving her.

"You know full well what," Kristin said. "Nathan, he's just a boy."

"Do you think this is a dangerous mission?" Nathan asked.

"No," Kristin admitted.

"Then, what's the problem? Remember, this is all about exploration and discovery. Shouldn't Lucas be there for that? Are you really going to deny him that opportunity?"

Kristin shook her head. "No," she said. Then, she added, "I'm sorry. I just worry about him, and what if..." her voice trailed off.

"You aren't the only one who worries, Kristin." Nathan gently placed his hands on her shoulders. "Look, nothing bad is going to happen to him, alright?"

Kristin nodded. "You're right; you're right. I just overreacted."

"No worries," Nathan said. He looked at his watch. "Listen, if we're going to leave soon, we better get moving."

"Right," Kristin agreed.

Soon, the team was in the launch on the way to the wreck off the coast of Jacmel, Haiti.

"Now, initially, only three of us will be diving," Nathan explained.

"What's the point in that?" Lucas asked.

"Safety," Nathan said simply. "Once we've established which wreck it is and that the area is safe, the rest of you can go down and help recover artifacts."

"So, who goes first?" Lucas asked.

"Dr. Westphalen, Commander Hitchcock, and myself," Nathan said.

Soon, the launch arrived near the channel, and Nathan, Kristin, and Katie donned their diving gear. Soon, the three were in the water exploring the wreck.

"How are we going to know if this is La Senora de las Profundidades?" Katie asked.

"I am familiar with some of the artifacts said to be on it," Kristin explained.

"Just be careful with whatever you find, Commander," Nathan said.

"Aye, Sir."

As they searched the wreckage, Kristin exclaimed, "On my gosh! Gold coins!"

"They have 1560 stamped on them," Nathan said, examining them, "along with some words I cannot make out."

"That's promising," Katie said. "It's definitely in the right year."

Kristin and Nathan nodded. The three explorers began finding odds and ends of different treasures from the wreckage: jewlery, gold coins, plates, vases. Soon, they had filled a small plastic container with these items to bring back to the launch to examine.

"Remember that all these things will need to be desalinated or else the oxygen will destroy them," Kristin said.

"So, what's the verdict?" Nathan asked as the three headed back to the launch. "Do you think these are the remains of La Senora de las Profundidades?"

"I'd say I'm about ninety-five percent sure of it," Kristin confirmed. "We've made history here. Aren't you glad you listened to me?"

Nathan laughed. "You want the satisfaction of hearing me say you were right, don't you?"

"Of course," Kristin said.

"Fine, you were right," Nathan said. "Let's get back to the launch."

Soon, the three were back at the launch. As they entered, Lucas asked, "Well?"

"Well, we've discovered treasure," Nathan confirmed.

"Very cool," Lucas said. "So, we'll all be going down there?"

"Soon," Nathan said.

But, the conversation was interrupted by Commander Ford's voice over the radio.

"Bridger here," Nathan said. "What's going on, Commander?"

"Uh, there seems to be a large storm system headed your way-Tropical Storm Xavier. It's forming very quickly, and there may not be enough time for the launch to return. Your best bet is to head to shore, Sir."

The launch was only a few hundred yards off the coast of Jacmel, so getting to safety should not be too difficult.

"Thank you, Commander. We'll be in touch. Bridger out."

Nathan turned to the rest of the members of the team. "Well, people, it seems there's a change of plans." Then he turned to a very worried-looking Kristin, "What was that you were saying before?"

She shot him a look as they the launch headed to shore.