Chapter Two

Gotham

News had made it to Bruce through Barbara that Blight had destroyed a small neighborhood (luckily no one was hurt) and has threatened to take down Crime Alley AND City Hall. The four heroes were working on making sure everyone from the neighborhood was safe and made it to the shelter.

"So, this is Blight's full extent, pretty weak?." Robin asked. Damian Wayne was granted the use of his old mantle when Eric Drake stepped down for him. Eric became Red Robin and he couldn't be happier…as he was still carrying on his grandfather's legacy.

"Not even close, Robin." Batman said; remembering what Blight was capable of.

"You're suit's radar should be going off, he's close." Batgirl said.

"You guys go; this fire still needs to be contained." Red Bird said.

"Alright; be careful." Batman said, and with that the three regular heroes left out while the Meta powered hero helped the firefighters with the blaze.

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Atlantis; One Hour Later

The twins were enjoying their time in Atlantis, and they were talking to Marina about the Justice League. Garth had arrived before dinner started, and the boys were happy to see all their Atlantean friends.

"Αυτό ήταν ένα φοβερό ιστορία, και ο Terry πραγματικά να σωθεί; (That was an awesome story, and Terry really saved you?)" Bruce asked.

"Το κύκλωμα ήταν sabatoged και όχι μόνο δεν θα τις πόρτες προς την πισίνα ανοιχτή , αλλά η θερμοκρασία του νερού αυξάνεται γρήγορα , και Άτλαντες δεν μπορεί να επιβιώσει σε ζεστό νερό . (The circuitry was sabatoged and not only WOULDN'T the doors to the pool open, but the temperature of the water was rising quickly, and Atlanteans can't survive in hot water.)" Marina said. "Δεν θα μπορούσε να φυσήξει ακόμα και την πόρτα με την έκρηξη batarangs του, έτσι πήγε στο σημείο όπου Μπάρδα και Warhawk ήταν και άρπαξε Megarod Βάρδα. (He couldn't even blow the door with his exploding batarangs, so he went to where Barda and Warhawk were and grabbed Barda's Megarod.)"

"Πω πω, έτσι θέλουν να εκπαιδεύσει με τον Terry, όταν είμαι σε μεγάλα. (Wow, I so want to train with Terry when I'm older.)" Jason said.

"Είμαι σίγουρος ότι δεν θα με πείραζε ότι? Ο γιος. (I'm sure he wouldn't mind that; son.)" Orin told his boy.

Suddenly the room began to shake and Orin instinctively went to protect his boys. A member of Mierco's royal army came into the room and saluted the royal family before speaking.

"Στρατεύματα Μαύρο Manta έχουν εισέλθει στην πόλη. (Black Manta's troops have entered the city.)" The soldier said.

"Orin'ahm, θα παρακολουθήσουν τα αγόρια, αν θέλετε να βοηθήσετε στον αγώνα. (Orin'ahm, I will watch the boys if you wish to help in the fight.)" Mera said.

"Kick την ουρά, ο μπαμπάς του. (Kick his tail, daddy.)" Jason said.

"Θα το κάνω, Jay? Απλά μείνετε με Queen Μερά και η Μαρίνα. (I will, Jay; just stay with Queen Mera and Marina.)" Orin said, and with that he headed out to fight these intruders to Atlantis.

"Royal στρατό, δεν μπορούμε να επιτρέψουμε Orin'ahm για την καταπολέμηση Manta μόνο, έρχονται. (Royal army, we cannot allow Orin'ahm to fight Manta alone, come.)" Mierco said.

Garth was out front as other Atlanteans gathered behind him

"Garth, είστε ακόμα προσωπική σωματοφυλακή της μητέρας πρώτο και ένα μέλος της δεύτερης Royal Στρατού. Αυτή και η Μαρίνα θα χρειαστείτε εδώ? όπως κάνουν Jason'ahm και Bruce'ahm. (Garth, you are still mother's personal bodyguard first and a member of the Royal Army second. She and Marina will need you here; as do Jason'ahm and Bruce'ahm.)" Mierco stated.

Garth knew the prince was right, so he bowed out of this battle to protect the four Atlanteans that were staying behind. Mierco then swam forward and the Roy Army followed him.

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The first responders' army of Atlantis was there to see the troopers waiting for some reason, but that didn't keep the troopers from firing at the army. Just as three Atlanteans got hurt, suddenly a large water dragon came and swept the whole trooper army away. Just as its creator became visible to the Atlantean army…a huge wave of troopers came for them. Mierco and his Royal Guard came in not far behind, and the two Atlantean friends knew they were in trouble, but they had to protect Atlantis and its citizens.

"Κρατήστε τους πίσω με όλες τις δυνάμεις σας. (Keep them back with all your might.)" Mierco stated, and with that the royal guard swam to stop the troopers, as did the first responders' army.

"Δεν νομίζω Manta θέλει να καταστρέψει Atlantis? υπάρχουν πάρα πολλοί στρατιώτες. Υπάρχει κάτι άλλο συμβαίνει. (I don't think Manta wants to destroy Atlantis; there are just too many troopers. There is something else going on.)" Orin said out loud.

"Υπάρχουν και άλλα στρατεύματα γύρω από την πόλη, έτσι δεν στρατιώτες θα έρθετε σε στόχο τους ... ό, τι μπορεί να είναι. (There are other armies around the city, so no troopers will get in for their target…whatever it may be.)" Mierco told his friend.

With that said; they went into the fight themselves and were taking out as many troopers as they could.

Inside the Palace

Garth was keeping Bruce calm as Queen Mera and Marina soothed Jason. The twins may be young heroes in training, but the multiple quakes were scaring them.

"Έτσι, τα παιδιά φοβούνται μερικές μικρές σεισμοί? Υποθέτω ότι δεν είναι ήρωες μετά από όλα. (So, the children are scared of a few little quakes; I guess they are not heroes after all.)" A voice said.

Garth quickly turned as he pushed Bruce to Marina and was ready for a fight as his wind current tattoos appeared.

"Μην νομίζετε ότι είμαστε στο ίδιο επίπεδο όπως είμαι, Garth. Είμαι εδώ για να δείτε τα ανίψια μου. (Don't think you're on the same level as I am, Garth. I'm just here to see my nephews.)" The voice said as a figure came swimming into view.

"Δεν είστε πάρει οπουδήποτε κοντά στα παιδιά, Manta. (You're not getting anywhere near the children, Manta.)" Garth said; ready to fight.

"Αυτό είναι όπου θα ήταν λάθος, Garth. Είμαι πολύ πιο ικανός μαχητής από ό, τι ο πατέρας μου ήταν, και θα πάρω αυτά τα αγόρια. (That's where you'd be wrong, Garth. I am a much more capable fighter than my father was, and I WILL get those boys.)" Manta II said and with that he swam right for Garth and the two started fighting hand to hand.

"Θα θείος Garth είναι εντάξει; (Will Uncle Garth be okay?)" Bruce asked.

"Είχε πολλά χρόνια εκπαίδευσης με τη μαγεία του, και ο θείος σας Dick τον βοήθησε με το χέρι σε χέρι την καταπολέμηση της. (He has had many years of training with his magic, and your Uncle Dick helped him with hand to hand combat.)" Queen Mera told the young boy.

"Θέλω να βοηθήσω. (I want to help.)" Jason said.

"Garth παλεύει για να σας κρατήσει ασφαλείς? είστε εγγόνια του καλύτερου φίλου του. Δεν θέλει να δει να σας βλάψει. (Garth is fighting to keep you safe; you are his best friend's grandchildren. He doesn't want to see you hurt.)" Marina said to Jason.

"Εντάξει, Princess Marina. (Okay, Princess Marina.)" Jason said as he turned his attention back to the fight.

Manta II was as skilled as he said; but something wasn't right as Garth kept coming back from a flurry of attacks with blood seeping into the water. It was then that he noticed there were very sharp edges all over key attack points of Manta's armor.

Underneath his mask; Manta was smiling and so he was ready to finish Garth off and get his prize…the twins. The right shoulder's rocket launcher activated and it was aimed a little to Garth's right…in the perfect angle to hit Queen Mera and the boys. Just as the lasers started to warm up to fire, Garth got between the laser and its targets in time as the lasers fired.

There was some strength behind the power of the lasers as Garth was sent through the water into the far wall of the room. Queen Mera pushed the two boys behind her and she was ready for a fight.

"Αν επιμένετε ... Υψηλότατε. (If you insist…your highness.)" Manta readied his rocket launcher and a mini rocket went after the queen of Atlantis. Marina got in front of it and took the hit.

"Princess Marina!" The twins cried out.

Mera swam to her daughter's side and the boys were right there with her. Manta saw his chance as Mera's attention was more on Marina, so he activated a net launcher and the twins were caught within it and pulled to the villain.

"Τόσο πολύ ... Μερά. (So long…Mera.)" Manta stated as he shot a laser right at Mera and she was knocked out.

"Μπορείτε Meanie, ας πάμε. (You meanie, let us go.)" Jason shouted as he struggled to get out of the net.

"Δεν πρόκειται να συμβεί, αγόρι. Θα ήθελα να σας δω να βγούμε από εκεί. (Not going to happen, boy. I'd like to see you get out of there.)" Manta said; knowing enough about the twins to know that Jason couldn't use his powers underwater.

Jason knew he couldn't do anything but he didn't let up on his glare at Manta. With his prize WITHIN the palace captured, he was ready to go for the big prize. Manta left the palace to return to the fight outside, leaving Mera, Marina and Garth alone.

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The Fight Outside

Many Atlanteans were out of the fight….even several of Mierco's elite soldiers.

"Αυτό δεν είναι σωστό, ξέρω ότι δεν είναι? από ό, τι ο μπαμπάς μου είπε για Manta, και ο διάδοχός του θα πρέπει να είναι το τράβηγμα Άτλαντες από τα συντρίμμια της πόλης. (This isn't right, I know it's not; from what dad's told me about Manta, and his successor we should be pulling Atlanteans from the debris of the city.)" Orin said.

"Αυτό θα ήταν αλήθεια, Orin'ahm ... αν όχι για το γεγονός ότι ήμουν μετά από τον πατέρα σας όλο αυτό το διάστημα. (That would be true, Orin'ahm….if not for the fact that I was after your father this whole time.)" A voice remarked.

Orin turned around and saw a sight he had never hoped to….his sons in the hand of an enemy. "Αφήστε τους να πάνε, Manta. (Let them go, Manta.)"

"Λυπάμαι, αλλά δεν είναι μόνο ο στόχος μου. (I'm sorry, but they are not my only target.)" Manta II remarked.

Just then, Mierco swam up behind Orin and was grabbed by a couple of troopers that were about to grab Orin himself. The troopers then swam over to Manta and held the struggling Mierco.

"Εγώ δεν θα το πω και πάλι ... ΑΣ ΤΟΥΣ ... ... GO. (I won't say it again….LET…THEM…GO.)" Orin said; his voice threatening.

"Τα αγόρια δεν θα πάει δωρεάν, αλλά θα κυκλοφορήσει τον πρίγκιπα ... αν συμφωνείτε να έρθει ως δέσμια μου. (The boys will not go free, but I will release the prince…..if you agree to come as my captive.)" Manta said.

Orin was torn, he couldn't save his boys no matter what, but he couldn't let Mierco fall into Manta's hands. He could protect his sons even in Manta's hands if he were a captive as well. Orin then let his water bearers deactivate and held his hands up in surrender.

"Orin'ahm, δεν? μην παραιτηθεί εξαιτίας μου. (Orin'ahm, no; do not give up because of me.)" Mierco shouted; he was then punched in the stomach.

"Δεν πρέπει να υπάρξει ένα μέλος της βασιλικής οικογένειας δεν είναι σε κώμα ... αφήστε Mierco και να αρπάξει τον ανιψιό μου. (There does have to be ONE member of the royal family NOT in a coma…release Mierco and grab my nephew.)" Manta told the troopers and they followed his orders.

"Daddy όχι. (Daddy no.)" Bruce cried out.

As Orin was restrained, he looked to his sons. "Είναι πρόκειται να είναι εντάξει, τα αγόρια. (It's going to be alright, boys.)"

"Πάρτε τον με το πλοίο? Θα φέρω τα δίδυμα. (Take him to the ship; I will bring the twins.)" Manta said, and with that the troopers escorted Orin'ahm to the ship. The Atlantean villain wasn't far behind as the twins struggled to try and get out of the net they were still in.