Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Young Justice.
A/N: The poll is down and yes won. I will leave it up for one rotation (Ch 68 for Ninja in the Web) to let people see it and will skip uploading Shinobi for another rotation (Ch 69 for NITW.) to think up ideas for not only what fruit Naruto will get, but the prize for the colosseum fight.
Beta: Chaos-PSD.
Chapter LVI: Emergency Dive.
Last Time.
Gotham City, May 26 09:15 EDT.
Kage dropped down at a recording studio and saw smoke before dashing in. He saw the masked man before knocking him out and saw Cassidy run out in a white jacket, black tube top, and mini skirt. "Come on!"
After taking her outside, She hugged him and kissed his cheek as reporters took pictures.
Later, Naruto walked into his penthouse and saw Artemis standing at the door holding her phone up to see the picture. "What's this?"
"Nothing, she just thanked me for saving her."
"With a kiss?"
"Come on, what woman doesn't want this?" Naruto gestured to himself as Harper walked in raising her hand. "You don't count!"
Now.
Gotham City, May 28, 20:02 EDT. (1.)
Kage was on a sign for a hotel when he saw a man in a suit talking on a phone as another behind him talked into his comms about keeping people out.
Inside the building, a Caucasian man with gray hair and a mustache was selling Bane's Venom as he was the one who created it. In the front row, Elklen Yin had her hair in a bun with chopsticks and wearing yellow glasses and a red Chinese dress.
A man in a cowboy hat and brown suit then came up on stage.
"Let's start the bidding at a cool ten million, shall we?"
Ellen then reached for a smartphone and pressed a button on the bottom. Having a spiral come up on the screen. Suddenly, Naruto crashed through the window, dropping the men that were outside on the floor. He then threw sleeping gas grenades around before Elen came up with a gas mask on. "Thanks for the spare mask, Kage."
"Knowing Lopez is ticketed for some long-term cell time is a relief."
"Hopefully this is the end of it."
Gotham City, May 30 20:20 EDT.
Bane, wearing a trench coat, took a newspaper from a stand and read that the scientist who created Venom was caught before dropping it and walking away. Missing a camera follows him.
In Blackgate prison Kage went to Lopez's cell and got him out before Captain Marvel and Sgt Marvel flew above, keeping Bane from going to it before seeing Lopex be put in an armored car and moved.
Happy Harbor June 01, 15:26 EDT.
Forager with a black graduation cap on was petting Baby who was thrilled. "Forager is very happy to welcome Baby to our Hive. Forager will also miss Bio-Ship very, very much."
"(Trills.)"
"But Forager is happy that Bio-Ship will graduate to a new life stage of rest and retirement on Mars. Forager knows Bio-Ship wished for such." He finished before taking his cap off and looked at Megan who was wearing a yellow short-sleeved cardigan over a white shirt, a blue skirt and strappy high heels.
"How is Megan Morse doing?"
"I helped Em'ree move in upstairs and get a job at the Erdel Initiative." She replied as Naruto walked out from the garage and focused on his wife's ass.
A breeze blowing by having her skirt flutter and slightly reveal pink panties. Naruto then dashed over and put her over his shoulder and walked to the Zeta Tunnel. "N-Narut-!"
Smack!
"(Squeak!)" She stopped as Naruto smacked her ass before walking in.
Poseidonis, June 01, 17:28 UTC-2.
(A/N: This is canon til the end credits, feel free to skip.)
"Must we do this? It is humiliating."
Arion asked as he was being scanned by a vertical device. "We apologize, Lord Arion, but it has been almost a month since you revealed yourself, and all of Atlantis has been chanting your name," Mera said as she was told by her husband.
"Certainly you can see the need for us to confirm your identity."
"If it is easier, I can simply tell people I lied about being Arion." Arion aid as a small prong got near his head.
"We are not trying to make things easy," Orin said, crossing his arms. "We merely seek the truth."
"Please, just perform a little magic for us. Anything will do.
"(Sigh.)" Arion sighed before creating a hologram of himself in his palm. "Behold Arion. The great Lord and failure of Atlantis." Blubber and a balding Atlantean typed on pads as Mera's tattoos glowed and she shot a beam that went around Arion. After a moment he stepped out of the device and looked at Blubber. "Well?"
"Uh, the test is not conclusive, but your magical residue is true, uh, unique."
"Your magicks are of an older strain than any we have encountered before," Mera said, getting his attention.
"Our readings concur, and your DNA is a match with Batman's samples for both Vandal and Cassandra Savage." Blubber finished as Orin looked over.
"Then, it would seem we have as much confirmation of your immortality as possible. Short of a direct comparison to Arion's DNA from ancient Atlantis."
"I'm afraid we did not think to collect DNA samples 12000 years ago," Arion said as Blubber chuckles nervously.
"Unless we finally found your legendary crown with surviving hair follicles attached.
"Our prophecies speak of your crown. Do you know where it is?" Mera asked Arion who looked down.
"My crown, like my kingdom, was lost the day Atlantis was sunk, buried by the sands of time, and entombed by the gravestone you call Xebel.
"For centuries, archaeologists have searched for the crown in the ancient ruins beneath Xebel."
"Those excavations barely go down a millennium. The Earth consumed Atlantis 12 times that many years ago." Arion said before sighing. "(Sigh) Whatever remains of those ruins, my ruins, are likely beyond your grasp."
Unknown -;-.
Conner held Phantom Girl as he looked out at the area as he heard thunder. He then leaped off and bounds off of the rocks. "Don't shift your legs. Keep your head straight and back straight, eyes focused on your landing point." He glanced to see Troia beside him not colored like the world was. He then looked down to see she was on a rock wearing her Wonder Girl uniform. "Oh, you've got it. You've got it."
He lands and trips before Fury appears beside him smiling. "Very smooth."
"It's harder than it looks. This is getting old. We're not getting anywhere.
"I know you can find your way back to us," Meg said as she and her twin appeared in front as Donna continued.
"I believe in you, Conner. We'll get through this... together. I love you."
"Love you, too. Don't know what I'd do without you.
Poseidonis, June 01, 18:01 UTC-2.
"Arion! Arion! Arion! Arion!"
Arin in an apartment looked at the citizens chanting his name before a woman Atlantean swam over.
She has sharp facial features, high cheekbones, and a wide grin. She has black hair that flows down her back. She's wearing a yellow top with orange shoulder ornaments and shorts.
"Lord Arion, forgive me if I overstep, but you have been hiding in a sanctuary here for weeks now. There are Atlanteans below from all eight City-States. Could you not say something to give these people hope?"
"I never wanted this, Chian," Arion said before looking back.
"With respect, my Lord, what else could you expect? You single-handedly saved Poseidonis twice."
"I owed Atlantis that much. If I could sneak away unnoticed, without causing a riot… I would." He said before the people continued.
Across the city, Orin swam with his wife and Aquaman. "They're rioting in Xebel, in Arion's name. King Nereus must be stewing in his juices." He said as his wife looked over.
"I believe that is called irony. Father has been actively alienating his citizens from Poseidonis and you for years. Suddenly he's surprised Xebelians want a new order. His attempts to sway the masses now fall on ears that only hear the Prophecy."
"A prophecy that merely muddies the waters."
"'The stranger comes from our past. The Trident's threat, the Red Death, the True King.' Orin, even I must admit, these elements of the prophecy resonate with Arion's recent deeds, and understandably, with all of Atlantis."
"As you can see, Kaldur'ahm, this is a delicate and complex situation," Orion explained, looking over at Aquaman. "Take a covert squad to Xebel to search for Arion's crown. The Watchtower performed a deep geo-scan of the area. It discovered a vast subterranean pocket ocean beneath Xebel's sea floor." He said as they stopped and he showed a hologram map of the area.
"By the gods."
"This may contain the ruins of ancient Atlantis, of which Arion has spoken. Find a way into this undersea without drawing attention. Maintain radio silence. News of this search would only heighten unrest. For the sake of all Atlantis, we must prove or disprove this Prophecy."
Aquaman then saluted at that. "Of course, Annax."
Poseidonis June 02, 08:37 URC-2.
"Does Kaldur'ahm not understand how close our baby's arrival is?"
Rodunn asked as La'gann was getting ready to go on the mission with Kaldur. "What if the big day comes early and you're not here?"
"I'm sure he would rather reconsider than have to explain your absence to our soon-to-be-born child," Coral said before La'gann swam over.
"Coral, Rodunn, my loves. It is an honor, not a burden, that Kaldur chose me for this mission. I will be back in a few short days." He said before kissing her stomach. "Be patient, little one."
"Easy for you to say."
"I will see you all again soon, because?"
"We never say goodbye."
At Kaldur's house, Delphis swam up to the window to hear Wyynde yelling. "You said you would take a break after Orm was captured. Well, he was captured weeks ago, and you have not slowed down. Let someone else take this mission."
"I cannot. The King has entrusted it to me. In any case, I am fine. As you are coming with La'gaan and I, you will see that."
She then swam in to speak. "On your secret mission for the King?"
"Yes."
"May I come?"
"I am sorry, Delphis. You have your volunteer work here, and you are not trained for such things." Later, La'gann swam in before Kaldur looked at Delphis. "If you need anything, call my parents."
"What if you need something, Kaldur'ahm?"
"Thank you! Exactly."
Kaldur sighed before the three swam off as Delphis looked at them.
Unknown -;-.
"It's a long way to jump."
A tired Conner said, seeing a large gap in front of him.
"Come on! Jumping is your thing."
He looked to see Wally colored like he was. "You can do this with your eyes closed. But, like, don't close your eyes for real, 'cause you might miss and fall forever through a terrifying abyss."
"I might miss it anyway. It's a long way to jump." Conner said to Wally who put a hand on his shoulder.
"Dude, we'll make it. We'll make it together."
"But what's the point? Look at us."
"Okay, sure. We're dead. Ghosts, phantoms, spirits, whatever." Wally shrugged at that. "But I don't think we're in Heaven or Hell. We're in some kind of Purgatory, so we have to keep moving. Climb the mountain, leap the chasm, pass the test, and prove ourselves worthy. The only way to reach our final destination."
"It's a long way to jump," Conner replied as Wally smirked.
"Always is. When it matters, it always will be. But we can do it. We just need a running start."
They then took off running as Wally's goggles appeared as well as a bolt on his shirt before he disappeared as Conner made the jump.
Posiondis June 02 09:01 UTC-2.
Orin swam in a prison up to his brother's cell. "Back again?" Orm asked looking up. "How many times can I tell you I do not know this so-called Arion?"
"I'm not here to talk about Arion. I'm here to talk about the past. Our past. How far back does it go?"
"What are you babbling about now?" Orm asked, getting up and getting to the door.
"Did Vandal Savage turn you, or did you hate me from the moment we met? When I first came to Atlantis and our mother tried to make us a family, were you already plotting against me?"
"Oh, please, Orin. You had me in this cell for six years. You came to visit me 16 times. Haven't we covered all this?"
Orin then left before getting Orm's helmet and giving it to Blubber. "Find DNA on this and run tests."
"You want me to run tests on your brother?"
"I want to run tests to see if he is my brother." He said as Mera swam over. "Now I must go."
"Go? You cannot go now. The kingdom-"
"I leave our kingdom in your capable hands," Orin said, placing a hand on her shoulder.
Xebal June 02, 15:07 UTC-2.
"Like you, I have long opposed Orin's rule, but transferring your loyalty to this false legend-"
A man with long blonde hair and a beard wearing green armor and a gold crown said to a group of people.
"False legend?"
"Blasphemy!"
"Arion is the true king of Atlantis!"
"Surrender your throne."
"To Arion!"
The people chanted before the king swam off, having his guards keep them from going into the palace. Kaldur, La'gaan, and Wyynde use the unrest to cover their entrance to Xebel. They head to the Grave of Legends, where the sea floor above the Undersea is at its thinnest. They come across the head of a statue that looks much like Wyynde, as they reach the ideal dig site.
"Neptune's Beard! Wyynde, he looks like you." La'gann said to Wyynde.
"Well, some of us are the direct descendants of the old heroes."
"The ground between Xebel and the undersea beneath is thinnest here. This is where we dig." Kaldur said after a scan before creating a drill with his handles as La'gann puffed up.
Poseidonis June 02, 15:37 URC-2.
"Pardon, my Lord."
Chian said coming into Arion's room. "You had no wish to cause a riot, but rioting has begun. Xebel is in chaos. Only you can restore peace."
"No. These are matters for Atlantis' current leaders."
"Nobody will listen to them. The riots are in your name." She said as he sighed.
"Then, I will discuss Xebel with the High King."
"Annax Orin has left the palace. Lord Arion, our absent king left orders for you to remain here, but I can sneak you out."
Just outside the dome of the city, Orin came to a bar where several men came out. "Will you look at this? A poor little goldfish has lost his way. Your chum Kaldur'ahm was here a month ago and failed to find your brother. Nothing for you to find here either, except trouble."
"I have some experience with trouble," Orin said, not phased at the threat.
"Oh, not Ninth Tribe trouble. Your authority means nothing here."
"My loyal subjects may disagree." They then looked to see they were surrounded by hundreds of sharks. "M'chiste, you have nothing to fear from Lemon Sharks, save their teeth." Orin then went inside to see Danuuth at a booth before swimming over. "Danuuth... We need to talk."
Unknown -;-.
"All right, Kon-El. On your feet."
Superman not colored like Conner said as he flew above his brother. "Time to make your next jump."
"Easy for you to say. You can fly." Conner tiredly said as he looked forward. "Besides, what's the use? I'm nearly out of asteroids. They don't lead anywhere anyway. I know what you're gonna say. Never give up. Some people love and need me. I just need to believe in myself the way they do, but it's hopeless." Superman just smiled at him. "Come on, Kal, you don't play fair."
"Please I'm all about fair play. Come on. I'll go first." He said before another Conner with black sclera punched him.
He also has a reverse S shield burned on his chest.
"Kal!" The other Conner punched Superman before putting him in a sleeper hold and then started to twist. "Stop it. Stop!"
Crack!
The other Conner snapped Superman's neck and dropped him. Conner then shook his head before looking down. And saw he was in the suit, his color was back and blood on his hands. "No." He said before falling and dropping Phantom Girl as he turned back to blue and purple.
Xebal June 02, 15:23 UTC-2.
Three guards saw a light on the other side of where the trio were digging before Kaldur looked up. "I recognize that show of light."
"Because light shows are my thing."
They turned to see Delphos swimming up, her blue markings glowing white
"Delphis, would you like to join our mission?"
"Mm, I believe I already have." She said smiling before swimming down as they continued to dig.
They then made a tunnel and swam to see the body of the statue as Delphis looked at it while her markings made light for them. "Wow. Did we know the head up there had a body down here?" She said before the cave rumbled.
"Cave in!"
"Go, go!"
They swam to a bunch of rocks blocking an entrance before Wyynde looked over. "Kaldur, your drill."
"Shield yourselves!" He drilled the rocks and they got in as more came down blocking the entrance
"Moded," La'gann said as Wyynde looked at Kaldur.
"Kaldur…"
"I am fine, Wyynde."
"So, no turning back then?" Delphis asked them as Kaldur sighed.
"No. No turning back. We can dig our way out when ready. But we have a mission to complete for our king."
Posiondis June 02, 15:20 UTC-2.
"It is as I feared, Mera."
Orin said standing in the throne room as Mera swam over. "The Orm currently in our prison spoke of our 16 visits together during his prior incarceration. Visits that never happened. I did go to prison 16 times, but each time, I chose to depart without seeing him. A fact this Orm did not know. I tracked down my brother's former lieutenant, Danuuth, who confirmed my suspicions. Before we captured this Orm, Danuuth spent a month with him."
"He said Orm's memories of events after the true Ocean-Master was imprisoned, were spotty, at best. So Danuuth came to believe this Orm was an imposter."
"Not surprising, Annax."
They turned to see Blubber swimming in and saluted before continuing. " This new Orm is a clone of the original." He brought up a DNA hologram or Orm then another that was almost identical. "It was good work. If I had not been looking for it, I would not have found it."
"But why clone Orm? Where is your actual brother?" Mera said as Orin sighed.
"I think Naruto was right. Last year while visiting Iris, he encountered Shiva coming out of a house across from her. The residents were found dead several miles away. He scanned the area and found trace amounts of blood. It was Orm's… At the time I thought he escaped especially as there was only a little. With Talia, Naruto learned there's an option of killing our spouses and offspring."
"Naruto believed Shiva wouldn't do that and thought Orm would as revenge to get us to go after the Light. Now I think Shiva killed my brother."
"And what is the Light's game now?"
"I am not sure, but I still suspect the simultaneous arrivals of both the clone Orm and the Prophecy's savior cannot be a coincidence. I need to have another chat with Lord Arion." Orin said as Mera sighed.
"Then we have a problem. Arion has disappeared, as has Chian. No one saw them leave, and no one knows where they went."
Happy Harbor June 04, 08:16 EDT.
Naruto took a picture with Harper who was in a black graduation gown. He and Artemis then took another with her before taking several with just Halo as well. "Knew you could do it," Naruto said, arm around Harper's shoulders. "I'm very proud of you."
Later, they're sitting in the bleachers of the school football field as Forager was giving the valedictorian speech. Naruto took pictures of Harer and Halo who are in the back row. "When Forager looks back on Forager's journey to Class Valedictorian, Forager sees Forager's greatest lessons came not only from Forager's books and teachers but also from Forager's identity as Fred Bugg with two Gs. Forager was once just a frightened larva, foraging for friendship and a future far from home."
"To blend in among the Earth drones, Forager became Fred Bugg with two Gs. Eventually, Forager felt Fred Bugg with two Gs was a lie, and a problem, but problems can be lessons. And this lesson taught Forager that Fred Bugg with two Gs, was actually Forager's pupa stage, readying Forager to metamorphosize into a new Bug with one G, a true Outsider, proudly standing up and out for all of Forager's Earth Hive!"
"So, now, Forager gratefully urges his Happy Harbor High School Hive Graduating Class to learn from Forager's lesson of Gs, both two and one. Stand up, stand out, metamorphosize, and forage the future!"
He finished as the students cheered. "Graduation!"
To Be Continued.
A/N: Thanks for reading and let me know of any mistakes.
Beta: Chaos-PSD.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Young Justice.
1. Issue from the 2004 show The Batman tie-in comic.
A/N: The poll is down and yes won. I will leave it up for one rotation (Ch 68 for Ninja in the Web) to let people see it and will skip uploading Shinobi for another rotation (Ch 69 for NITW.) to think up ideas for not only what fruit Naruto will get, but the prize for the colosseum fight.
Next to be updated will be Maeltrom Jedi.
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