Savior Of The Seven Kingdoms

by ZabuzasGirl

Ever since she was a toddler Ariel Curry was told that she was born to do great things. That a noble destiny awaits her as future and rightful Queen of Atlantis. One day she will unite land and sea as one whole. Then a crisis rose threatening all. Her half-brother Orm seeks war with the surface. Ariel must find King Atlan's Trident and stop him. * Based off of Aquaman 2018 film*

8. Chapter 8

Savior Of The Seven Kingdoms Chapter 7

There's a high probability that Batman, Diana, Flash, and Victor Stone have bitten off more than they could chew.

The four heroes had zeroed in on Steppenwolf where he'd kept nine missing people hostage as he and his Parademons interrogate them to discover what they know about the last Mother Box. So far Steppenwolf has no idea where it is and because of the Mother Box energy that radiates off of them they're his best bet to find it. He's got them contained on Braxton Island in Gotham Harbor. The Bulk of them either live close by or actually work at Star Labs where the Mother Box has been for some time.

Ariel's timing is impeccable.

By the time Ariel makes it there Steppenwolf had left mere seconds before, a flood streaming through a hole in the foundation moving into a tidal wave towards them. Flash, Batman, and Diana are trying to get to the Nightcrawler, but judging by their speed in assisting an injured Flash they won't make it in time.

Not without Ariel's intervention, of course.

Rushing to the head of the wave Ariel leapt out slamming the trident into the concrete ground. With the tridents power Ariel digs her feet in creating a barrier to prevent the wave from advancing. Ariel grunts straining to keep it at bay. Unfortunately all Ariel could do is buy them enough of an opening to actually get to the Nightcrawler and climb onto it before the trident gave way on her.

How convenient and beneficial for them that Ariel showed up when she did. Enough of a gap is created so that Victor Stone is able to get the Nightcrawler high enough where the water levels wouldn't reach them. Suddenly Victor ejects from the cockpit without any form of explanation leaving them behind.

"Did he just bail," said Flash in disbelief.

Authorities arrive to take measure of the damages. Police helicopters, cars, and boats come to scour the area.

Batman and Commissioner Gordon meet up to go over the fight that occurred between the heroes and Steppenwolf.

"Millions in structural damage. You haven't lost your touch," said Commissioner Gordon, sarcastically. This type of stuff is typical with Batman after he's come out of a tense fight similar to stuff like this though not nearly as extreme. "But it's good to see you playing well with others."

Right then and there Ariel finished made the climb to where the four of them are gathered.

At the top of the peak Ariel stands tall and proud hefting the trident and wearing new armor. Or to describe it better her mother's old armor. If Thomas Curry were there he'd be in shock. Except for the hair color Ariel resembles her mother very strongly when the two first met.

Mera made no argument in handing Ariel her mother's trident since it is her inheritance. Also, Vulko has left strict instructions that Ariel is to have it whenever asked. Mera was even harder pressed when she demanded her mothers' armor. She can't fight in just a pair of pants and a bikini top.

Ariel did a legit double take as soon as she noticed Bruce standing there in full costume.

Snickering, Ariel said "Dressed like a bat. I thought you were joking."

Speaking to Commissioner Gordon, Batman said "May be temporary." He then meets Ariel in the middle. "So, what made you change your mind?"

Bruce is referring to her initial decision in not getting involved.

"Steppenwolf. He took the Mother Box from Atlantis," informs Ariel, grimly dark.

Arms crossed, Batman said "So you did know more than you were saying."

A warning gleam in her eyes, Ariel said "I may not actually live in Atlantis, but I am still charged with protecting its secrets. People in our line of work should understand this."

Amazingly that made him shut up.

Getting back to the matter at hand, Diana said "All Steppenwolf needs now is the Lost Box of Men."

"If he doesn't already have it," surmises Batman, gravely.

Out of the blue Victor literally drops in from the sky, carrying a case. In it lays the Mother Box.

Flash is the only one startled, jumping in place.

"He doesn't have it," said Victor, softly.

Well at least that's a point for them however small for the time being.

Authors Note:

Hope you guys all like this one! I certainly did while writing it! ;D