Heroes of the Storm
Author Notes:
Chapter 15: The King of Atlantis
June 23rd, 2012
Avengers Island
Avengers Present: Iron Man, Batman, Superman, Cyborg, Starlight, Captain America, War Machine, Wonder Woman, Merlyn, Morgan le Fay, Spider-Woman.
Every Avenger stood before the screen looking at the video Merlyn shows them revealing them Orm's crimes of killing his mother, Lady Atlanna of Atlantis.
"The Atlantians have to know," says Diana.
"Reaching Atlantis is hard," says Batman. "even if by some miracle we can get a submarine to reach those depths, enter Atlantis is going to be impossible. The city is two well defend for any sub to enter. The only way we'll enter is if we go to war with Atlantis with an army of subs from every country."
"Still, this information works in our favor," says Spider-Woman. "not only is this 'Prince Orm' attacking our submarines and naval ports unprovoked. He killed his own mother."
"Not to mention he used our submarines to attack his own people to push them into war," says Starlight.
"I could submerge and enter Atlantis to present this evidence before the Atlantians," says Cyborg.
"No," says Batman. "even if that is ideal, they hold onto a hatred against all non-Atlantians. If you could reach the city, they will only attack you again, and they will kill you before you can present this evidence against Orm."
"There has to be something we can do," says Diana.
"Orm is currently lock in a civil war," says Merlyn. "he won't attack the surface until he has won the civil war. Arthur and Mera are heading towards the Trident of Poseidon as we speak. If I'm right, then only those with the blood and blessing of Poseidon can wield that Trident, and become the ruler of the seas. We need to monitor the situation and look for any Atleateans that reach the surface and intercept them before they attack the surface world."
"It won't do us much good if we don't know where they will attack," says Cap.
"I already know where they are going to attack," says Merlyn. "Here, Avengers Island."
"That's smart," says Batman. "Orm plans to take out the defenders first before moving against the planet itself. He has – some military strategy."
"We best get ready," says Merlyn. "have your tactical satellites look for any signs of the Atlantians."
Everyone nods their head as they get ready to fight the children of the sea.
"I could go down to Atlantis," Wave says, walking forward. "I'm the only water-bearer you have that is aligned with the Avengers. I could try to get information on what is going on."
The Avengers look at one another before Merlyn nods his head.
"Go, but be careful," says Merlyn.
Wave nods her head as she dives into the water and disappears beneath its wave.
Outside Atlantis
The two massive armies gather outside, preparing for the battle that would decide the fate of Atlantis.
Namor swims in front of his army, his wife, and his loyal comrades by his side. Namor would never bow before a boy who plays the king. Namor didn't have proof, but he knew the boy who had no allegiance or love for another, had killed his own mother and framed him. Now Namor would kill the foolish boy and show him, who is the true King of Atlantis.
Lord Nereus swims towards Orm, who wore his new battle suit. One of a kind and the best Atlantis had to officer. He places the mask on his face, the six fins on sticking out show his mastery over the other Kingdoms, making him Ocean Master.
"Namor has a powerful army," says Lord Nereus. "once we defeat the Usurper, all of Atlantis shall be yours. Nothing will stop you short of your glory."
"Today, we shall unite Atlantis and end the usurper," says Orm as he places his mask on his face. "tomorrow, we shall drown the surface! Rise! Rise sons of Atlantis!"
Orm shout causes his forces to attack Namor's forces.
The Battle of Atlantis has begun.
The Trench
Arthur and Mera crawl upon the underwater island. Reaching the beach was difficult as the monsters of the Trench were chasing them throughout the Trench. Their only advantage was the Trench was sensitive to the light, and this island had a light like a sun, so they stayed away. Reaching it was a bitch.
Arthur stands up and helps Mera upward. They look around and could see many famous marine creatures roaming around. None of them appears to be documented.
Mera gets up and looks around, seeing a tropical paradise deep under the sea, the hidden gem of the Trench. Mera looks around, trying to see everything on this strange island.
"Hey, look at what I found!" Arthur shouts to Mera.
Mera runs over to Arthur to see him looking at an ancient altar, similar to the one they had found within the Sahara. Mera looks at it and pulls out the manuscript from her knapsack. She places the manuscript in the hole as King Atlan once again appears before them.
"You have done well to make it this far," says King Atlan. "in the underwater cavern, the Trident you seek is within your grasp. Be warned, for the Guardian of the Sea, stands in your path."
King Atlan disappears, leaving Arthur and Mera stare at the place where King Atlan vanished.
"The Guardian of the Sea stands in our path?" Arthur says with a scuff. "It's been thousands of years since King Atlan lived, so the Guardian of the Sea must be dead."
"Let's grab the Trident and return to Atlantis," says Mera. "the only way to save this world, is to secure your place as King."
The two walk into the cave and dive into the dark waters. Inside the waters, they could see ruins of an ancient city that once stood mighty, but the saltwater had ruined the marble statues. They swim forward, looking for the Trident before spotting a golden glow. Mera and Arthur swim towards the source of the golden light and sees a figure wearing a crown holding a golden trident. The figure almost looks mummified, as he holds the Trident in his hands.
"King Atlan," Mera says as she looks at the figure.
"Let's get the Trident," says Arthur as he swims forward to grab the Trident.
A dark shadow blocks out all the light as the motion within the water warn them something is moving towards them at high speed.
Arthur turns to look at the source of the disturbance but only sees a massive tentacle appear and smacks him sending him flying backward across the cavern.
"Arthur!" Mera shouts in alarm.
Mera had no time to help Arthur as another tentacle slams into her back, knocking the wind out of her. Mera is slammed into the ground and didn't move again.
"You dare!" a voice says from the shadows. Arthur swims forward and grabs Mera who blood trickling down her mouth. She is still alive, but she's been hurt bad and needs help. Arthur looks around for the source of the attacker. "you dare taunt these waters with your half-blood fifth. I could smell you the moment you enter these caverns. I have guarded the trident against false kings since the beginning. I – who am a child of the Great Sea God, Poseidon himself – was born to serve only the true king of Atlantis. For a thousand years, I have seen the greatest champions try and fail. Never have I sense one as unworthy as you, half-breed mongrel to claim Atlantis' greatest treasure? The arrogance!"
"Stop!" Arthur shouts into the water, sending an echolocation wave as the creature sends another one of its tentacles to slam down upon them. The tentacle does stop short moments before it impacts Arthur and Mera. "You're right, I am a half-breed mongrel, and I'm unworthy of the trident. I did not come here because I thought myself worthy. I know I'm not."
"You?!" the creature says as the tentacles slowly withdraw away from Arthur and Mera. Mera looks at Arthur in complete and utter surprise. Moments ago, they were close to getting killed by this massive creature whom they cannot see, but now Arthur is speaking to the beast. "can understand me?"
"I do," says Arthur. "I can speak to marine life. I can sense their presence, feel their thoughts."
"No Mortal has conversed with me since King Atlan," says the creature. "Who are you?"
"I'm," says Arthur. Arthur remembers what Merlyn says.
'Lady Atlanna is Arthur's mother, but it is Poseidon, the God of the Seas who is your father. Lady Atlanna has enemies within Atlantis, to keep you safe from her enemies she sent you to be cared for and hidden by the surface world. She waited till the day you were old enough to return to Atlantis so you could defend yourself.'
"I am Orin," Arthur says, looks out in the darkness with his demigod's eyes. "Son of Lady Atlanna of Atlantis, son of the Sea God Poseidon."
'The Son of Poseidon?' the creature says. The tentacles move around as if tasting and smelling the water. 'Yes, I smell the blood of Poseidon within you. You are free to pull the Trident from King Atlan's grasp. Be warned, even if you are the Son of the Sea God, does not mean you have his blessing. If you deem unworthy, well – I haven't eaten in eons, and I am famished.'
Arthur swims forward and looks at King Atlan. Arthur looks at the trident as he places his hand on the trident and pulls.
Atlantis
The battle had become a blood bath with neither side looking to back down from one another. Namor is more dangerous than Orm had realized. A seasoned warrior, and one of the best he has ever seen. Orm had a larger military power, but Namor is the better strategist.
Namor also fought on the front lines, providing morale for his troops. He didn't fight behind bodyguards, he fought in the middle and the thickest parts of the battle. Killing Orm's most elite commandos with ease.
Namor forces were holding their ground, but Orm had better technology than Namor, and now his massive ships were overwhelming Namor's forces. The rebel forces refused to give up and were determined to take down as many of Orm's forces as much as possible if they were going to die.
"Orm," Lord Nereus. "the rebels are not giving up. We have no choice but to capture or kill Namor. Any more causalities and we won't have the strength to attack the surfaces. It will be decades before we regain our strength."
Orm grins his teeth in frustration. Even with his superior forces and technology, the rebels were still holding out. The cries of many Atlantians who have been injured could be heard. If the battle went on any further, Orm greatness would be questioned by his people.
Orm rides forwards after spotting Namor fighting against waves of his commandos. Namor didn't see Orm approaching until the last second. Namor brings his trident up and blocks Orm's trust.
"Surrender!" Orm shouts at Namor. "it's over, and you've lost!"
"I will never surrender to a mere boy!" Namor bellows before he swings his downward then kicks Orm in the chest, sending him flying backward until he crashes into one of his large assault ships.
Orm gets up and looks at Namor, before grinding his teeth in frustration.
"So be it," Orm shouts as he raises his trident.
Orm's ships launch their hydro cannons upon Namor's positions, ready to obliterate him.
The water suddenly shook, sending everyone flying from their positions. All the attacks stop as the water sent another tremor that causes all the fighting to cease. A great shadow appears over the battlefield, causing everyone to look upwards in surprise. The difference between the two factions had all been forgotten for that moment.
One of Orm's largest suddenly explodes, causing everyone, including Orm, to look at it to see one of the largest tentacles he's ever seen. Another tentacle came crashing down upon Orm's forces, causing Orm's men to fallback from the massive onslaught.
Lord Nereus looks up in horror to see the rebels had a hidden weapon, and it was destroying their forces.
The body of the creature could finally be seen, and the beast itself was massive, more massive than anything they've ever seen. The Blue Whale and Giant Squid were two enormous creatures to roam the seas. This creature is far more significant than either.
The massive creature's body could only be described by the massive buildings call skyscrapers the surfacers built on the land.
The creature roars, signally its announcement to the battlefield.
Lightning could be seen on top of the creature's head, and two figures were riding the creature's head. One of them was Mera.
Vulko, who is in chains after Orm discovers his allegiance to Mera's firstborn son Orin, looks up as Orm's commando's, takes a step back in fear.
"The King has returned," Vulko says proudly.
The creature looks very similar to a turtle that is capable of standing on to massive hind legs. Several large tentacles could be seen flying around like a tail, while its two-hand had three fingers. The face indeed appears turtle-ish, only with rows of sharp teeth.
"It's a Kraken!" someone on the battlefield shouts in fear.
"Attack!" Orm shouts to his forces. Nothing would stop him from ruling Atlantis and scorching the surface world.
Orm's forces attack with everything they had upon the Kraken, but it didn't even faze the Kraken. It took every hydrocannon from Orm's forces before its massive tentacles swing around upon Orm's forces destroying countless ships.
"Mera, go," Orin shouts as he raises his trident. Mera swims off the Kraken and quickly heads towards Namor.
Orin brings his trident to him, and using the power of Poseidon, connects to ever nearby marine life and calls them to help them take on Orm's forces that were too small for the Kraken to take on.
The Trench follows Orin's command and attacks Orm's forces, who unsure what to do now that they were being overwhelmed.
"The Trench!" shouts Fisherman Princess, "he commands the Trench!"
"That's impossible," Lord Nereus shouts beside her. He looks up to see a great white shark heading his way, intentions warn him the shark was going to bite his body.
Lord Nereus jumps off his shark-like the great white passes by him.
"Lord Namor," Mera shouts as she approaches the rebel leader.
"Seize her," one of Namor guards shout as they all press their trident against her throat.
"Let's her approach," Namor says, watching the battle unfold before his eyes. Moments ago, his forces were close to getting overrun, now help most unexpectedly has arrived and is driving Orm's forces back, giving his people rest and a break from the fighting.
His guards obey his commands as Mera swims forward before the former King of Atlantis.
"The son of Atlanna has found the Trident of Poseidon," Mera says.
"You expect me to believe that halfwit brat found the Trident of Poseidon?" Namor says without looking at Mera.
"Not Orm," says Mera. "Orm is the second child, Lady Atlanna's oldest son has found the Trident, Orin. He rides the Kraken against Orm."
"He rides against his brother?" Namor says in surprise.
"It was Orm who murdered his mother," says Mera. "Orm will be punished, you have my word."
"You are a Xebel," says Queen Dorma.
"I stood behind Lady Atlanna," says Mera. "she did not wish for war. Had things gone her way, we would be living in peaceful times. I have information I wish to share to explain the current situation."
"Speak," says Namor.
"The surface world calls the unknown phenomena 'the Convergence,'" Mera says softly. "five universes have merged into one."
"Five?" Namor repeats, unable to believe his ears.
"You're saying we come from another universe?" Queen Dorma says in surprise.
"That's correct," says Mera. "before the Convergence, we've never seen or met one another. Now the Convergence has happened, and we're arguing about who has claimed are legit. The truth is that both our claims are legit."
Namor thinks carefully about this piece of information. Even if he's never heard of such an event happening, it would explain much.
"We'll help this, Orin," says Namor. "After the battle is over, I will take to him about the rights to rule Atlantis."
Namor and his faction all rush forward to give Orin aid. Mera swims forward and spots Lord Nereus, who is fighting off the Trench with his trident.
Mera attacks Lord Nereus using her powers to manipulate the water to grab Lord Nereus and sends him spiraling around the water. Lord Nereus looks at Mera, who swims in front of him.
"Traitor," Lord Nereus shouts at his former fiancé.
Mera attacks Lord Nereus, who deflects her water manipulation with his trident. Mera went on to attack, but two Xebel soldiers grab her arms, restraining her as Lord Nereus swims in front of her.
"I take no pleasure in this," says Lord Nereus.
Mera struggles to break free, but the soldiers hold their grip. Mera looks back at her former fiancé.
"You can cut the act," says Mera. "you're a twisted man who enjoys bloodshed. That's why you didn't act when Orm attacks our people with the surfacers submarines."
Lord Nereus says nothing as he looks at Mera, holding his trident to her throat.
"I guess the time for pretends is over," Lord Nereus says with an evil grin on his face. His true face revealing for the first time. "Yes, I knew Orm attack Atlantis with those submarines. I have no doubt that you know Orm murder his mother, the foolish Atlanna. What you don't know is that I murder your father. I guess it makes sense that I shall kill his only child."
Mera glares murderously at Nereus as he prepares to strike her down.
Namor comes swimming down like a torpedo and slams his trident into Nereus as Nereus uses his trident to block Namor's strike.
Nereus grins his teeth upon trying to block Namor's strength. Namor kept pushing him backward until he crashes into the back of Orm's ships.
'He's stronger than he looks,' Nereus thought as he holds his trident with both hands. 'Impossible, no Atlantian has such strength.'
Namor swings his trident, breaking Nereus trident before impaling Nereus with his trident. Nereus gives a look of shock at being defeat by the rebel king.
Mera tries to break free from her captures grip only for one of them lose their heads. The soldier looks at his decapitated comrade before seeing someone swimming at high swings with them. He lets go of Mera and grabs his hydrocannon and the fires blindly. Mera grabs the soldier with her water abilities as Wave moves in and swings her sword on the soldier, causing his blood to splatter all across the water.
Wave swims forward towards Mera, who looks at Wave.
"The Avengers are inbound," says Wave. "they got evidence to prove Orm has been plotting against Atlantis and killed Lady Atlanna."
Mera didn't like the idea of surfacers meddling in their affairs. She knew in another life, she would have gotten along with the Avengers, for she likes Merlyn.
"They're heading upwards," says Queen Dorma.
Orm grins his teeth as his elder half-brother knocks him upwards before they break the surface and land on a craft that reaches the surface sometime during the fighting.
Orm gets up on his feet as he grins his teeth, looking at his half brother.
Arthur didn't wear the clothes of a surfacer. He wore black and blue pants with a black pauldron covering his left shoulder.
Orm stands and holds his father's trident in his hands. The thing that infuriated him the most was the trident in his worthless brother's hands.
"That trident doesn't change what you are," Orm declares, pointing his trident at Orin. "A half-breed bastard who should have never been born. Atlantis will never accept you as its king."
Orin's trident hums as he prepares for battle.
"Then by bloodshed," says Orin. "let the God of the Sea make known his will."
Orin takes the stand to defend himself.
Orm smirks, knowing the outcome of this battle would be his take. Once he kills his bastard brother, he would take his trident and become the rightful ruler of this world.
Orm swings his trident down only for Orin to deflect the blow and quickly attack with his own. Orm takes a step back as Orin launches another attack forcing Orm to place his trident down to block the blow.
Orin trident blocks the blow only for Orm to use his trident for momentum to kick Orin in the chest. Orin spins his trident and hits Orm in the chest at the same time Orn kicks in him in the chest.
Orin skids backward and remain on his feet while Orm crashes onto the deck on his back, the ultimate shame for any Atlantian warrior to land on his back in combat.
Orm grins his teeth in frustration as he looks at his half-breed bastard. Orm couldn't understand why the God of the Sea, Lord Poseidon would favor his half-breed bastard over himself. The true master of the Oceans. Orm gets to his feet and charges at his half-brother. He thrust his trident at his Half-Brother only for his Half-Brother to swing his trident upwards at his trident, shattering it upon impact.
Orm falls to his knees, looking at his father's trident, now destroyed by his half-brother.
Orm looks at Arthur, showing all the anger, hatred, and jealousy at his brother. Cursing him for being the firstborn.
"Your attacks upon the surface world is over Orm," Lady Atlanna's voice shouts across the horizon.
Orm looks for the source and sees a reflection of his mother sitting on her throne across the horizon. All of Atlantis turns to the source and watches this strange phenomenon of Lady Atlanna speaking from beyond the grave.
"Mother, the surfacers must be destroyed!" Orm shouts to his mother. "now you allow that usurper to raise a rebel army against the throne that is rightfully mine!"
"Enough!" Lady Atlanna bellowed. "I will honor peace before bloodshed. Your attacks on the surfacers warships will draw them to Atlantis and purge the city into ruins! As for the usurper, as you call him, I do not with war with a fellow Atlantian, and I will seek peace with Namor and his people before I consider war! You are no longer the heir of the Trident!"
"You mean to replace me?" shouts Orm. "with my older half-breed brother?"
Lady Atlanna shows some surprise at Orm's knowledge of his older brother.
"Orin will return to Atlantis, and take his rightful place as the Lord of the Trident," says Lady Atlanna. "you would be wise to support him if you wish to have our patron god Poseidon to continue offering his blessings upon us. As of now, you will confine yourself to your quarters. Your punishment will be decided later."
Lady Atlanna moves to swim away, only for Orm to grab his mother by the hair and stabs his mother in the back with a sword.
"I want a war mother," says Orm. "and you've been in my way for far too long. Now I will be the King of Atlantis! Goodbye, mother, you will not be missed."
Orm is wearing a sick grin upon Lady Atlanna's dead body.
The images disappear as everyone stares into the empty horizon in silence. Then slowly, they turn to look at Orm.
"Wait!" Orm shouts in desperation. "It's a trick! All I've ever done is do what is best for Atlantis! For you!"
The Atlantians didn't believe him. Their masks hid their faces, but their intentions were clear. Orm knew he couldn't escape even if he wanted to. Orm turns around and receives a punch from his brother Orin.
"It's no trick," a new voice says above the Atlantians.
Everyone looks up to see a ship of unknown origin appear suddenly. A large custom 'A' could be seen on the side colored in red.
The person wore black robes with a hood and a mask with glowing white eyes. Several individuals also descend along with the mysterious figure. One with a large 'S' in blue with a red cape. The other a woman wearing Amazonian armor. Another wearing a strange red type of armor from head to toe.
"What you saw is a memory from this individual," says Merlyn as he opens his hand as a figure drops on the Atlantean ship in front of Orm and Orin. "Murk, I believe his name is, and one in charge of Orm's commandos. He's been telling us so much about Orm's crimes against Atlantis."
"Don't believe him," shouts Orm in desperation. "he's a surfacer who means to harm our people and destroy to our beloved waters!"
Namor jumps out of the water and lands on the ship, looking at the new arrivals.
"I don't trust surfacers," Namor says bluntly. "I also don't trust that idiotic boy pretending to be king. How do we know you are telling the truth of his crimes?"
"I used this," Wonder Woman says, holding a rope in her hands.
"That's the Lasso of Truth," says Vulko as he walks on the ship with Mera by her side.
"Lasso of Truth?" Namor repeats in confusion.
"As the name says, anyone wraps by the lasso is compelled to tell the truth. They cannot lie," says Vulko.
"Sounds far-fetch to me," says Queen Dorma.
"Would you like to test the Lasso of Truth yourself to see if the image you saw is true?" Wonder Woman says with a smile.
Namor looks at Wonder Woman before he nods his head.
Wonder Woman wraps the lasso around his wrist as the rope begins to glow gold, showing it was now working.
"What is your greatest fear?" Wonder Woman asks Namor.
Namor looks at Wonder Woman carefully.
"I fear the oceans will be destroyed by the beings known as humanity," says Namor. "their ignorance will become the downfall of this world."
Wonder Woman smile as she unwraps the lasso from Namor's wrist as he looks at his hand in surprise.
"Interesting," says Namor.
"I capture this fool after he tried to kill Orin in Silcity," says Merlyn. "Diana used her Lasso to make him reveal every secret Orm has committed."
"Why should we trust you?" asks Namor.
"They did help us to retrieve Poseidon's Trident," says Mera.
Merlyn looks at Mera as does everyone else.
"I don't deny it," says Mera. "without your skills in breaking the riddle, we may have never found the location of Poseidon's Trident."
"That doesn't mean anything," says Namor. "that boy broke the truce when he falsely accused me of murdering Lady Atlanna. The Throne of Atlantis is mine! I will not surrender the throne to a pretender!"
Mera and Vulko, among other Alteantians, stood ready for objection.
"The Throne once was yours," says Merlyn. "that was until the Convergence."
"The Convergence?" Queen Dorma repeats in confusion.
"We have already confirmed five worlds have merged into one in a split second," says Iron Man.
"Meaning both Namor's people and Atlanna's people came from two different types of Earths before the Convergence," says Wonder Woman.
"So this is a new Earth, a new world," says Merlyn. "for now, I think it would be wise to accept Arthur or Orin as your King."
"Why?" says Namor looking at Namor.
"I can give you three reasons," says Merlyn. "One, he's an outsider."
Namor looks at Merlyn in confusion over this fact, as did everyone else.
"I'm more than aware of Atlantian's tradition and cultures," says Merlyn. "Murk revealed everything to me. Orin is the best choice because he can learn the best of all your cultures. He is the only Atlantean who is truly neutral in all your affairs, so he will rule fairly."
Namor couldn't hide his surprise by not thinking of this fact and brings his hand up to think carefully.
"Two," Merlyn continues. "he has knowledge of the people of the land, so he understands them better. That knowledge can save your people in the future."
Namor didn't say anything allowing Merlyn to continue.
"Three," says Merlyn. "he is the son of Lady Atlanna – and the son of the God of the Seas, Poseidon himself."
Everyone also took a step backward upon hearing this statement. Namor the most shock upon hearing the God of the Seas having a demigod child. Vulko, look like he would pass out as this information was almost unbearable for himself to handle.
"How do we know this statement is true?" asks Queen Dorma.
Merlyn looks at Orm holding Poseidon's Trident.
"Not anyone can wild the Poseidon's Trident," says Merlyn. "the power of the Gods is too much for any mere mortal to bear. That is why only those who have the power of the Gods themselves coursing through their veins, can wield any object meant for the Gods. A Demigod, in other words. If you don't believe me, try to wield his Trident yourself."
Namor looks at Merlyn carefully.
"I don't have to test that theory out," says Namor. "I know your words are valid on this matter. You are right, only a Demigod child can wield any object of their parent whose a God. I still don't trust you, surfacers."
"I know," says Merlyn. "you have every right to be suspicious. If you want, join the Avengers."
"Avengers?" Namor repeats in confusion.
"Earth Mightiest Heroes," says Wave jumping onto the ship. "They were the ones who repelled the hostile alien invasion in New York back in May."
"Why would I join them?" Namor says to Wave.
"I want to join," says Wave.
"I can give you two reasons to join," says Merlyn.
"Oh," Namor says with a grin. "do tell."
"One," says Merlyn. "we will be focusing on defeating a lot of threats. Those on Earth and those that intend to invade Earth. You joining will keep Atlantis safe from afar."
Namor looks at Merlyn with his serious eyes showing his undivided attention.
"I'm curious here," says Iron Man.
"Same," says Superman.
"What's the second?" they both say at the same time.
"He can keep a close eye on any potential enemies on the surface," says Merlyn.
"You're talking about the United Nations, aren't you," says Superman.
"That and any other nation that threatens Atlantis," says Merlyn. "It's why Diana is among the Avengers."
Superman and Iron Man almost took a step back as they look at Wonder Woman.
"I don't understand," says Wonder Woman.
"I'm sure you know it, even if you haven't realized it yet," says Merlyn. "one reason why you stay is that you like the bond we all have with each other. You also stay to keep a close eye on any nation or organization that threatens Themesciyra, including the Avengers."
Wonder Woman looks at Merlyn before she stops to think.
"I guess I am," says Diana.
"I'm also doing the same," says Merlyn. "I may be the leader of the Avengers, but I also have my own country I must protect."
Merlyn hood and mask dissolves before them revealing Harry Potter.
"Emperor Harry," says Arthur.
"Emperor?" Namor repeats.
"He's the Emperor of the Terran Empire!" Wave says in excitement. "the ruler and leader of the Edenians! Why would you be risking your life to save this planet?"
"It's in my blood," Harry says honestly. "I cannot sit idly back, ordering others to fight the battles I could be fighting. The Avenger's goal is pure and straightforward, protect this world from any threats that endanger the planet. There is much going on after the Convergence, and I have to defend my people from specific threats that exist. Being an Avengers allows me to have another set of 'eyes' on any potential enemies."
"Now I see," says Arthur. "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. You're taking studies in the Art of War."
"Somewhat," says Harry. "regardless of what you feel about us, there is one truth you cannot escape from."
"What's that?" asks Namor.
"What happens to one of us will affect the other in due time," says Merlyn. "we are children of this world, and that alone causes both the Children of the Sea and the People of the Land to share a symbiotic relationship. It's wiser to try to work together instead of fighting a war over 'superiority,'"
"Don't listen to him!" shouts Orm. "He's a surfacer seeking to poison your minds!"
Harry waves his hand, causing Orm to remain still as a statue.
"I do have an idea," says Superman. "instead of starting a war without warning, why don't you send an Ambassador to the United Nations in Vienna that is being held in three weeks?"
"Reasons?" asks Queen Dorma.
"Everyone is trying to sort out the madness the Convergence," says Iron Man. "they are trying to sort out the territories and borders around the world. The Amazon's are going to be there. The Atlanteans could also go there to make a case about their situation in the water and the uproar of polluting the waters."
"You make a good case, Emperor Harry," says Namor. "then I shall join the Avengers and accept Orin as the new King of Atlantis."
"I'll join as well," says Orin. "I think the two of us will make good allies and show strong support in creating better relations between our people. As such, I'm making two new positions. Namor, as the former King of Atlantis, I name you the Guardian of the Seas. You will be my chief general, and should my family line fall, you're family is second in line."
Namor looks surprised at Orin upon this generous offer. Generally losing your position, you were in no place to regain such a high official office.
"What's your second King Orin?" asks Vulko.
"You will be the Ambassador to the United Nations," says Orin.
Vulko looks surprised at this statement.
"Me?" Vulko repeats in surprise.
"I need someone I can trust inside the United Nations," says Orin. "my mother trusted you, so I shall too. My mother values peace over war, and I know you do as well. I do not want a war with anybody unless there is no other choice. You are a skilled diplomatic Vulko, and you are proficient in speaking wisely to others."
Vulko couldn't hold back his surprise but nods his head, accepting his new position as the Ambassador of Atlantis.
The Kraken appears beneath the waves and roars, signally the unification of the Kingdom of Atlantis.