Just a short chapter to make up for the lack of posting recently. hope you all enjoy :)

I still don't own these characters but I do still like to play with them.

The air crackled and felt like electricity. Streaks of lightning enveloped the sky. The light faded as the darkness of the sea swallowed the ship taking it completely under water in what looked to be some kind of air bubble. The decent was swift and strong, seamlessly cutting through the depths of the water deeper and deeper into the abyss beneath. The roaring that was once deafening slowly dissipated as they sank below. The lightning streaked lazily across the bubble surrounding the ship taunting the crew on board.

Everyone was now standing on deck. The Charmings had come up from their cabin and Regina along with Emma had quickly climbed down from their cozy spot. Hook was still at the wheel gripping it tightly as Rumple leaned over the railing as far as he dared to get a peak to where they were headed.

Slowly lights started to appear below, illuminating the depths they found themselves in, giving off an eerie glow of the floor beneath. An underwater kingdom steadily came into focus and all gazes turned to Hook for an answer only to find a look of confusion and terror written across the man's face. Emma scooted closer to Regina as she too found the courage to lean over the railing and see what lay beneath. Buildings made of stone and coral came into view, plants of all colors gave off a natural glow, and movement was seen everywhere. The landscape resembled a small city and it looked as though they were headed towards the town center. The ship now found itself gliding about roof tops, store tops, streets with mer-people, small castles, and lights of all colors radiating off of wild plant life and the inhabitants themselves.

A hand soon found itself on Emma's arm as she leaned over a little too far for Regina's liking. Looking up to meet nervous brown eyes, Emma straightened back up, "It looks like we are pulled into an underwater city, do they really exist?" She asked.

Regina gave the woman a nervous look before answering, "I have heard of them in other realms, most are peaceful, but some have more power hungry citizens than others as you've heard. We should be on our guard but they actually might be able to help us." The brunette offered with a tight shrug. It seemed everyone was feeling the same, as they stood in an almost apprehensive fighting stance as the ship glided over a particularly lit up building into what almost seemed like a football arena before coming to an abrupt halt in the middle of it.

Emma took the time to completely asses her surroundings and put her hand on Regina's shoulder as she looked around. They were in the middle of an arena that seemed to be filled with mer-people, underwater creatures, and stationed in front of chairs that would be placed near the goal if it were a football field. Three immense gold chairs were seated ahead filled by what must be the equivalent to royalty. As Emma squinted taking in the details she started to feel dizzy as she spotted the deep red hair of who she would guess to be Ariel and a very strong older gentlemen holding a trident who she knew to be King Triton. No freaking way. They actually exist. I am actually here. What do we do? The grip on Regina's shoulder tightened a bit as Emma found herself swaying with the realization in front of her.

"Emma," she said sternly trying to ground the blonde, "Emma, it'll be okay, hey look at me," Dazed green eyes met hers and seemed to focus some as she started shaking her head.

"That's King Triton, and his daughter Ariel," the blonde replied rubbing at her brow, "Regina we are in an underwater kingdom, we need…" She was cut off by a loud speaker echoing around the ship.

"WELCOME ALL AND WELCOME TO THE NEW VISITORS HERE AT ATLANTICA!" A cheer rose up from the crowd, "TELL US VISITORS WHAT BRINGS YOU TO MY KINGDOM?" His voice boomed over the speakers and was met with silence as no one on the ship knew what to say. Hook's voice was the first to resound throughout the arena as he shakily answered the king.

"IT SEEMS AS THOUGH OUR SHIP WAS BROUGHT HERE, OUR BUSINESS IS WITH NEVERLAND, NOT THE UNDERWATER KINGDOM OF ATLANTICA," His voice echoed loudly and raw over the speakers as if he spoke through a microphone. His face reddened as he looked up towards the gold seated area.

"NEVERLAND?" The king questioned. "NO GOOD BUSINESS IS DONE I NEVERLAND THESE DAYS," He now eyed the ship warily, "WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE?"

Now it was charming's voice that resounded, "OUR BUSINESS IS OUR OWN," He bowed his head in respect, "OUR SHIP WAS BROUGHT DOWN HERE SIR, FOR REASONS WE DO NOT KNOW."

As if on cue a cloud of black ink clouded the arena and swirled in the wake of who could only be Ursula. The ink cut through the water and swirled in patterns around the arena as she placed herself next to the ship but facing the gold chairs.

"SORRY I AM LATE, DO ACCEPT MY APOLOGY." She addressed King Triton, her voice dripping with venom over every syllable, "I AM AFRAID I AM THE ONE WHO BROUGHT THIS SHIP HERE TODAY," her voice dipped low now studying the crew in front of her, "I sensed very powerful magic residing here and thought it might be for our benefit to see who it was," She used her thick tentacles to push herself off the ground and circle the ship, getting a good view of the crew on deck. "My my aren't we in luck," She sneered, "looks here like we might have some other royalty in our presence." Her movements agitated the lingering ink in the water causing it to slither around her.

The Charming's shifted uncomfortably at the statement, as did Regina. Emma couldn't help but start to feel threatened.

"I present to you The Charmings," she said gleefully while eyeing the rest of the crew, "All the way from fairy tale land I see. Oh what a bunch you are. Looks like we have the infamous Captain Hook here as well." Then she stopped. Tilting her head to the side she stared straight at Regina. A vicious snarl twisting her face into a sick smile. "Well well well, look at who is gracing us with her presence, if it isn't the evil queen herself." She swirled the lingering ink around her letting her words echo throughout the arena.

Regina stood still as she glared at Ursula floating above, a look that she had perfected over the years. Stoic, strong, and powerful.

Clapping her tentacles together she faced the three golden chairs holding the king and his family. "I say we have a little bit of fun with this visit no? A game perhaps?" She glided through the water wickedly. "They win, they continue their business over at Neverland, they lose….they stay here." Ursula smiled devilishly swimming through her own ink.

Regina glanced over at Emma, making sure she was close.

This was going to be more than a detour.

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let the games begin :)