To Bruce's knowledge he sank to the bottom of the ocean and nearly died. But with Clark Kent or Superman rather excellent hearing and speed abilities he was able to leave Aquata's side for only a second to save Bruce and place him on the sore of Gotham beach. He pressed the button to the remote of his bat mobile and back Aquata's to finish hearing the story of the time Attina got stuck in the sewer.

The Bat mobile was on its way…

…And Ariel was on hers. She nearly got too comfortable with King Author's most trusted knight. Bruce he said his name was. He was a wonderful dancer she thought and had held her most enticing interest for most of the night. He addressed her as most Mermen would, adoringly.

The only difference is she didn't quite mind if he did, but he would become nothing more than a distraction from her prize. It would be best if she never see him again. However, the knowledge she seeks is in that beautiful head of his.

"oh what am I doing?" she sighed. Once again Ariel was in her spot the second moon shined bright above Gotham. For the life of her she wish she could have that same attraction that the moon did for the winged man. He was the only one she wanted and now even Bruce caught her eye.

No sooner then the thought left her mind she saw a metal contraption exit the water and into Gotham beach. The cautious mind of her father would tell her to go home but Ariel was above her own better judgment.

With a splash, she swam toward it. It was black. And like the flying man it had wings. She swam as fast as she could. She had to know she had to see what it was. He had to be there and what's more he was underwater. How was it possible?

As she neared she looked in horror to the body left on the shore. Once as close as she could get to shore she saw him clear as day. "Bru…Bruce!" she exclaimed. But he didn't hear her, nor did he budge at all. "Bruce please wake up!"

Nothing.

Never had any mermaid attempted exiting the water and those who did never returned back to the sea. Bruce didn't look like he was breathing. How was she to leave him? Or worse explain to the King and her father.

Ariel took a deep breath and wet her tail. She glances back once before tugging herself from the salty water on to the bristled sand. At first it was a tingling sensation from sand to her scales though it only to seconds late for it to burn. Why was it burning, she thought.

"Bruce you have to wake up." She stretched her had and tugged him toward her self with all she could. Boy was he heavy. Nonetheless she tugged and pulled until he began to near the water. The sand burn till the scales on her tail started to melt away she had to get back to the water herself or it was likely she too would be stranded on the beach.

Tears fell endlessly; she was in so much pain. Little did Ariel know that sand was doing more damage then she thought it would. Just on her last bit of strength Ariel's eyes glowed a bright green. As she heaved her head turn to the heavens as she murmured a silent prayer. This had never happen before to her. She was sure her end was near. She felt the energy of her own transfer to Bruce a connection that bonds them forever. It wasn't long before the last of her energy was near drained and she fainted. Bruce squinted and shuffled himself from slumber and saw a smoldering passed out mermaid clinging to his ankles.

Bruce was surprised; he wastes no time rushing to push her tail back into the water. Going to the edge of the beach he scooped her into his water into his lap turning her toward the moon. Geez Bruce she's not superman the moon rays won't heal her, he thought beating up himself. His own mind was scrambled, he wish he could think of what to do.

He looked down the length of her body, it would be hard not to. Her hair is dark as his, splayed across his legs. Her body her breast covered in the sheer green silk weighted by the emeralds along the lining and two great marble shells. What was left spread across the length of her tail. What was she doing up here? Bruce had never seen her so close to shore. More over clutching at his pants leg…

She was trying to save him…

This made his own heart flutter like never before. He had already realized that he was interested in the princess. All of tonight seals it. He has to know more he never wanted to leave her. Like she risked everything to save her. For her, he would do the same.

Ariel's chest began to heave. Bruce jumps in excited me for his silent prayer worked. It was way to early for the princess to go and he would make sure that not anything would ever come so close to hurting her again, he vowed.

He let her rest on his lap and with his hands free he bathe her lush body in the salty water. He looked up and saw his symbol shine above the night sky and as honorable as he is he could not mistake it for anything minor. Bruce pressed his fingerprint into his waterproof water and it came on showing his bat symbol and on to a caller id. "Call Alfred." He said. As soon as the words were said Alfred face was on the screen.

"You rang Master Bruce." He said. Bruce had no words he showed the current situation with the princess. "Right, I will get right on it sir." Alfred said. Just as quickly as he was there he was gone again. Bruce continued to bathe her and brush the sand from her hair and body.

Suddenly, the bat mobile was on a control from Alfred. It sunk just below the shore and sent a sonic message to the sea animals near by. There were dolphins, whales, and Flounder. He had just so happen to be taking his wife Flora and four children on a midnight stroll. He heard the waves pass and knew automatically which princes needed help.

"Ariel…?" Flounder.

"Flounder dear, is she okay?"

"I don't know love something doesn't seem right…"

Flora could see the worry on Flounder's face he had stopped completely now and his attention was in the direction of the message. Flounder was not only Ariel best and oldest friend he was her trusted guard now by order of King Triton himself. Since then Flounder became more brave and popular with the ladyfish. Flora was proud to call him her husband and flounder to her mixed breed fish. "You better go get her love. She could be in danger." Flora said. Flounder looked back at his wife in awe. He silently thanked her for her courage. He kissed her cheek and snuggled her within his fins. Before leaving he swam around his children and kissed them all. They then went straight home.

Flounder carried with him the faces of his family like a oath as he went on his way toward the sound. Where he found it came from the surface of Gotham beach. He along with a few dolphins and a whale, waited at the shoreline.

Bruce still cradled Ariel. Her eyes fluttered but she was in no condition to move on her own. Flounder order the dolphins to pull her on to the whale. Bruce let them gently take her away. Her hair shimmied in the water that painted watercolors of the night sky on her.

Flounder came closer to Bruce. Bruce saw something different in this fish. It possessed a certain alertness that you wouldn't find in most animals.

"What happened?" ordered Flounder. Bruce jumped and blinked twice. He had encountered many things but an ordinary fish talking to him wasn't one of them. "I am Flounder of the royal secret guard. What happened?"

"She- Uh."

"Was it you who hurt her?"

"Never…" For that he was sure. "Could never…" Flounder saw in Bruce something he saw in himself when he met his Flora and was convinced by Bruce few words. "I'll keep in touch."

Flounder nodded and went back to the business at hand. Once beneath the ocean he led the whale and dolphins to the Kingdom of Alantica. Flounder had just gotten his family and news honor from the King himself. Since then, Flounder barely spent anytime with Ariel. Sure she understood, but as her best friend of the ocean he was lousy at his job.

A/N: thanks guys for reading this far. Its been awesome writing this and it only gets better from here. Ariel and Batman finally met but it wasn't all love at first sight Ariel still hope for her man with wings. And lets not forget that Croc The Joker and Ursula have some schemes that has yet to be brought to light. I live for your views and comments thanks again. Keep reading and Enjoy!