Aquaman Issue 3: Council Meeting
By Brain Benjamin
It had not been a day yet and Arthur could not wait for Atlantis 2 to be built. The news outlets depending on which one you watched where either for or against there king. Now Arthur in his mind was a good king. He took people's opinions and noted them but that did not mean he would back down. Never mistakes a man's kindness for weakness and right now he was about to do that just.
"My king, how is everything?" Ray asked as himself and Kaldur made their way towards the hero.
"I have seen better days." Arthur commented before continuing his thought. "How are you two doing?"
"Fine." Ray and Kaldur said in unison.
"Good, now I know this will be your first time in the council meeting. I will warn you that they can be a bit overbearing." Arthur informed earning nods from the duo. The Council of Atlantis was made up of King Arthur, two elder advisors, about five civilians who held important positions, and finally five noble families. Overall, the council was there to advise him, they held no power when it came to the decisions with Atlantis.
"Greetings Arthur." An elderly woman said with a sort of coldness in her tone. Standing in front of Arthur was Sa-mara. A woman who fought for Atlantis when his mother was alive. She had seen Atlantis during its brightest and darkest moments.
"Sa-mara." Arthur replied back trying to be nice to the woman who was a throne in his back side. She never agreed with him on anything. It was like she was one of his villains without actually being a villain.
"I do hope you two are getting along." An elderly male said in a cheery tone. He was his second advisor and a "people" pleaser. The man was another civilian who was well respected for his loyalty to Atlantis, no matter who sat upon the throne.
"Yes, Amaz-ar." Arthur replied back before taking his sit as the rest of the council started to take their seats.
"Good, now we can begin the biggest topic at hand." Sa-mara said getting straight to the point. "What on Earth is this Atlantis two?"
"And how much money can we make from it?" A civilian council member asked earning a glare from Samantha.
"Like I told the press, it will be a bridge that can connect us to the human world. For us Atlantis it is an opportunity to not only shake the stereotypes we face as a race but also allows us to take a huge step forward in history." Arthur stated earning a few nods from the civilians on the council.
"This sounds interesting my king but these air breathers. Can we truly trust them?" A male known as Namor questioned. He was from one of the five noble families, to be specific the Shark Family.
"Namor, the humans are just like us in my ways. They deal with war, enemies, and allies just like us." Arthur said wanting to make that his answer was suitable for Namor. If it wasn't then he could be hearing reports of his families violence streaks in the morning.
"I disagree with this notion." A female who looked like a humanoid Sting Ray. She was from the Sting-Ray family, another noble family. "We have enough problems here so why should we start focusing our energy and times elsewhere."
"While that is true Saruri, this project would not start until we have everything in order here first." Arthur replied back.
"I must admit I do like this idea King Arthur." A male who was an Atlantian said. He was from the infamous ice family. The rumor was that the ice family has been around for decades. Some say that they were around when the prehistoric ruled the world.
"Thank you Lavar." Arthur said holding back his shock that he had Lavar's support. He rarely chose a side when it came to politics.
"How about we send some of my men to scout the area?" A civilian known as Throg asked. He was the captain of the C.O.R.A.L organization. You could say they were the police organization of Atlantis.
"Captain Throg, I need some of your men here. If anything I personally will go to that area with one of my most trusted people." Arthur answered earning a nod from the man.
"I see no point in starting an Atlantis two when we cannot get our own act together Arthur." Samantha stated disliking this entire idea.
"You make it seems as though we ask for these attacks Sa-mara. Let alone to be in this world." Arthur started off before continuing. "All I'm trying to do is make it so that the next generation will have a better chance at living than us."
"Can we start having other discussions? We have a huge agenda for this session." Another civilian member of the council asked. Wanting to get on with this meeting.
With Samantha
Unknown Time
I swear your son is so stupid Marusa. Does he not understand that I am trying to save him from making a fool out of us? Out of Atlantis for that matter. It is with a heavy heart that I must do what I must do. I can only hope that you forgive me. Samantha said to herself before approaching a door and pressing a series of numbers. The door opened as Sa-mara made her through the door to reveal her personal office. Inside of it two people wearing customized Atlantian armor were waiting for her.
"Lord Sa-mara." The two said before kneeling before her. Sa-mara quickly waved her hand to dismiss them from their position.
"I'm aware you two have heard about what our king intends to do." Sa-mara said saying the word king like it was disgusting.
"Indeed Lord Sa-mara. What is your will?" One of them asked earning a smile from Sa-mara.
"I want you two to make sure our package gets into Atlantis with no trouble. I had to make a deal with a human in order to get myself a weapon. Now go to these coordinates and make sure I get what my weapon." Sa-mara stated earning a nod from the two who walked out of the room.
"Lord Sa-mara!" A Reef member called getting her attention as they came into her office.
"Speak." Sa-mara ordered looking into the soldiers eyes.
"It appears our intel was correct, the HHG is about to strike the city. Should we stop them?" The soldier asked earning a head shake no.
"Allow our king and Throg cronies to deal with the HHG. I'm sure they're of a low level threat." Sa-mara
Praise Neptune that I did not disband Reef. I can only imagine the threats we would face had I not continued this organization behind Queen Marusa's back. Oh how I wish your son could see my organizations purpose. Sa-mara thought to herself hoping that everything would play out in her favor. Eventually the throne would be hers, she would just have to be patient.
Next Issue: Attack of the HHG