First Encounters

I do not own the Atlantis series. This is based on my own characters and my own plot.


Atlantis; a world within a world. A hidden utopia where a selected few lived. The civilization was home to vampires, dragons, merpeople, and many other mystical and horrific creatures.

Atlantis; this was where these awe-inspiring creatures warred with each other. Where blood was shed and where love was lost. A war so large, it nearly destroyed this world within a world.

Atlantis; a nearly ruined civilization. Saved by tranquil Nymphs. A kingdom built anew, with new laws. A world within a world that is controlled by Nymphs, protected by them, and is a refuge for survivors of the Great War.

Lucien; a great warrior of the Nymph army who helped end the Great War. A savior to many and a leader to the rest.

Lucien; a man who lost his father to the Great War and his mother to child birth. Is only left with two younger brothers and a life of waiting for his life mate.

Katreena; a girl that is new to the world, a mere child in the eyes of others. She is blessed with the love of her parents. Has been a servant in the royal house hold since she could walk.

Two men; fighting for their lives, in an arena full of other men. Their fellow Brothers of Battle.

"Get up," Lucien yelled. "Show no weakness." As the Captain of the Nymph Army he would not allow his soldiers to show tiredness or weakness to others. The Nymph race only desired peace, but the king maintained an army that was always ready to defend its people.

The Nymph that Lucien had knocked to the ground gave a quick battle cry and lunged at him. Lucien was caught around the waist and taken to the ground as the Nymph had, but rolled and rapidly pinned his opponent. He released the Nymph and stood.

"Again," he stated. Once again the Nymph on the ground lunged at Lucien although he was ready this time and absorbed the impact. He simply turned and dropped the man back to the floor.

Practice. Practice made perfect, and Lucien would accept nothing less than that.

Later, the men finished their practice and headed for the showers. Everyone left the arena; everyone expect for Lucien. He was the Captain of the army and wanted perfection in his fighting. He defended Atlantis and its citizens so he needed to be perfect. He wanted to be his best for his brothers.

He pounded away at a punching bag. He continued to beat at the bag when he suddenly heard a sound behind him. In the blink of an eye, he spun around, grabbed the intruder by the neck and shoved the body against the wall.

The body gave a feminine gasp, and instantly Lucien was ashamed of himself. Women were meant to be cherished and kept away from the battle field. He loosened his hold, but didn't let go in case she did mean him harm.

Her breathing was quick and her pulse was beating hard. Lucien had never seen her before and she was wearing a servant's clothing. As his gazed locked on her eyes he realized that she had deep blue eyes that were captivating. As he looked at her more he saw a face that was flawless and a figure that was begging to be caressed.

Of all the girls that he has ever bedded, this one had to be the most intoxicating. He couldn't look away, but he couldn't manage any words past his tight throat. Her breathing was getting faster; he was scaring her.

He slowly leaned in and breathed in her natural smell; she smelled of flowers, as if she had been lying in the garden all morning.

In the first time in his life, Lucien had an uncontrollable want to bed this girl… NOW!