A/N:Samantha learns who she really is, but because of that, she may be forced to choose between her new husband Tim and a former lover who now knows her secret and wants her for himself.

Neptune's Daughter 2: Reunited

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Part 2: Kaldor's Discovery

~Two months ago~

After helping Red Robin with a sick Atlantean woman who was in the home of Damian Wayne, Kaldor returned to Atlantis. He got right to work to find out if there were any missing Atlantean women. So far, he found none. It just didn't make sense. Would an Atlantean woman really choose to leave Atlantis for the surface world? Why would an Atlantean woman choose to live with a surface dweller, and against the precise orders of the king.

Something occurred to Kaldor that he had not thought of before. Maybe a baby was stolen, but how would that have been possible? No Atlantean would be in their right mind to steal a child and leave it with surface dwellers. Had a child been abandoned? There were such rumors for years about the king, that he had been abandoned as a child to be raised by humans until he discovered his true ancestry.

Could it be so with the young lady? Or was it something else entirely. Kaldor wasn't sure. He would have to ask. Kaldor started questioning others, searching through documents to know if any of this had happened before. He didn't get very far with his research when he was summoned by the king on a mission that was of vital importance. It wasn't until he returned did he find the information he was looking for. He took that information and requested an audience with the king.

"Your Majesty, I've been researching something for the past two months that I believe is importance, but I don't know exactly how to explain it."

"Kaldor, you are one of my trusted guardsman," said Orin, King of Atlantis. "You were recommended for this position, and I agreed to your appointment through my stepson. Garth. You can speak freely. What is it that you found?"

"A woman, Sire," Kaldor began. "That is, an Atlantean woman, living on the surface."

"What? You know the proclamation. No Atlantean is allowed to live on the surface. It is too dangerous." Orin's thoughts went to the woman he loved, but lost some years ago, along with their infant child.

"I know, my king," Kaldor stated. "But there are exceptions. You for instance, your son Garth, and now myself."

"That is because we chose to assist those that fight crime and corruption, and those that would exploit our oceans. That does not mean all Atlanteans should reveal themselves. Not all humans are kind."

"I know, but this woman, she is Atlantean. She had the ick, and with certain light you can see the glistening scales of the merfolk. There is something about her that is different." Kaldor didn't dare tell his king that the woman was also pregnant.

"We must find out who she is. She must be brought to Atlantis. We must find out why she chose to live on the surface."

"Yes, my king," Kaldor bowed then left to do his king's bidding."

~Present~

"Who wants to see me?" Tim questioned Bruce.

"He said his name is Kaldor."

"Kaldor," Tim was surprised, and yet he wasn't.

"You know him?" Bruce questioned.

"He's a new Teen Titan," Tim replied. "He's Tempest's apprentice."

"Tempest? You mean Garth? He used to be Auqalad," Dick answered. "He left the Teen Titans to strike out on his own. I didn't know he'd taken a partner."

"Well, he's waiting in the cave."

"What is Kaldor doing here?" Tim questioned.

"You'll have to ask him that. Did you tell him where you lived?"

"No, I didn't, and the only time he was here, was when Sammie was sick and only in the upper hallway and her room. I made sure of it. I used a zeta-band."

"Do you have a mask you can wear?"

"To go down in the cave? I may have one in my room," Tim said.

"Get it," Bruce commanded.

Damian came into the nursery overhearing the conversation. "Drake, what is your uniform doing in your room? You know the house rules."

"Can it," Tim argued. "It's only a mask, and I have my reasons for keeping a mask in my room."

"Father, are you going to let him speak to me that way?"

"Damian, you and Tim need to work out your differences on your own."

"He's jealous because Sammie has to spend so much time with the children," Tim commented.

"I am not! Father, did you get my request for transferring schools?"

"Yes, and your request is denied," Bruce stated. "You are not transferring to Central City High School."

"How am I supposed to spend time with Iris?"

"I told you he wouldn't agree to it," Tim stated.

"Shut up, Drake."

"Tim, someone is waiting for you, and do not gloat," Bruce did a slight growl.

"Yes, sir," Tim replied and he went to get his mask from his room.

"You shouldn't take your anger out on your brother." Bruce stated to Damian.

"He's not my brother," Damian groused.

"We're not going to go through that, again."

Tim found his mask in a pocket of a jacket that he wore to Titan's Tower. He grabbed it and headed downstairs to the clock and opened it. He put his mask in place then headed down the stone steps into the cave. He spotted Kaldor looking around Batman's trophy cases.

"Kaldor," Red Robin stated and smirked when he saw Kaldor jump in surprise. Water was supposed to be a good conductor of sound, but on land, Kaldor obviously did not hear Red Robin approach him. "Sorry, I did not mean to startle you."

"I have never known someone to walk as softly as you," Kaldor replied.

"It comes in handy when you have been with Batman as long as I have," Red Robin commented. "You wanted to see me?"

"I have news about the Atlantean Girl," Kaldor stated. "It is imperative that I take her to Atlantis."

"Why come to me?"

"You know where I might find her."

"First, how did you find your way here, into the cave?"

"The king directed me. He said he knows Batman personally and has been to this cave on several occasions."

"Really, and who is . . . "

"I must see the girl," Kaldor interrupted. "Since she is to be your mate . . . "it is imperative that she comes with me as soon as possible."

"How did you know?"

"It is quite obvious, with the way you looked toward her," Kaldor answered.

"There's something I should tell you. Kaldor," Red Robin started to say.

"The king will not be pleased, but at the same time, learning that she exists . . . "

"Kaldor," Red Robin tried to get the Atlantean's attention. "Kaldor, listen . . . "

The Atlantean kept rambling about pearls and duels to the death until Red Robin crossed his arms and waited until Kaldor had finished what he was trying to say. "Are you finished?"

"I'm sorry Red Robin, but I could not help it. This changes everything. You do not know what this means for us."

"What do you mean?"

Kaldor looked at Red Robin like he grew another head and tentacles "I've been telling you for the last five minutes. Have you not been listening?"

"All you have been spouting about is that I'll probably have to get some pearl, maybe fight a duel if I am to marry an Atlantean, and the fact that her father might not even approve of me, whoever he might be."

"And not just any father," Kaldor explained. "Of course it will have to be verified by a special test. I researched what I could to find out how an Atlantean woman ended up on the surface."

"Go on."

"I found nothing in regards to how an Atlantean wanting to leave Atlantis. The research was not easy. It would have taken me a few days if my king had not needed my services, and the Teen Titan's as well. That's why it took so long."

"Kaldor," Red Robin was becoming agitated. "Get to the point."

"Of course," Kaldor stated. "You know you look cute when you're agitated."

Red Robin blushed for a moment then shrugged it off, clearing his throat, an indication for Kaldor to continue.

"To get to the point, I know who Samantha Clark is."

"Well?"

"She is the missing daughter of the King!" Kaldor blurted out.

Continues with Part 3