Just a heads up; after this chapter, I'm not going to be writing like I usually do agian until the 8th of August. See you all then.
Chapter Five
Atlantis
The city was as large as it had ever been, and it took time to get from the throne room to the outskirts again, and it was then that Kaldur recognized some of the Atlanteans heading back into the city. He swam over to them and Areina was right behind him.
"Ω Kaldur'ahm, ήμασταν απλά έρχονται να ενημερώσει Πρίγκιπα Mierco ότι βρήκαμε υπο Manta του. (Oh Kaldur'ahm, we were just coming to inform Prince Mierco that we found Manta's sub.)" The leader of this group said.
"Εγώ θα τον ειδοποιήσει καθ 'οδόν προς το sub, σας ευχαριστώ. Η βασιλική οικογένεια είναι τυχεροί να έχουν τέτοια ειδική Άτλαντες ως μέρος του βασιλικού στρατού τους. (I will alert him en route to the sub, thank you. The royal family is lucky to have such dedicated Atlanteans as part of their Royal Army.)" Kaldur said.
"Αυτό πρέπει να είναι σύντροφος Orin'ahm του; (This must be Orin'ahm's mate?)" Another member of this group of Royal Army members asked.
"Είμαι? ενώ ήσασταν αναζήτησης στο sub, είδες τα δίδυμα σε όλα; (I am; while you were scouting the sub, did you see the twins at all?)" Areina asked.
"Όχι, από τη στιγμή που βρήκαμε το υπο πρέπει να έχουν ήδη στο εσωτερικό για κάποιο χρονικό διάστημα. (No, by the time we found the sub they must have already been inside for some time.)" The soldier answered.
"Δεν βλάπτει να ρωτήσω. (It didn't hurt to ask.)" Areina said. "Μπορείτε να μας πάρετε όσο μια οπτική για το υποβρύχιο; (Can you get us as far as a visual on the sub?)"
"Για Atlantis πρωταθλητή και την κόρη του σε νόμο? τίποτα. (For Atlantis' champion and his daughter in law; anything.)" The leader of the group said and with that he turned back toward the direction he had come from.
"Στη συνέχεια, ας πάμε. (Then let us go.)" Kaldur said; and with that the Royal Army members headed off and the two heroes were right behind them.
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Blüdhaven
The entire team and original seven members of the original team were meeting outside of Dick's house.
"We can't survive down there, only Atlanteans can." Molly said.
"They can't take on Manta II on their own, there has to be some way we can get down there." Mathen said, not wanting his toddler cousins in the enemy's hands.
"Molly's right; as far as we know, there's only one Atlantean hero on the surface that we can get ahold of." Dick said, stepping in.
"You mean Prince Artur?" Serenity asked.
"Yes."
"What about La'gaan…isn't he visiting the surface to help out with Atlantean language classes in college?" Kevin asked.
"I can go ahead and help Uncle Kaldur and Areina." Meygan said as she came walking out of her childhood home.
"I'll contact the JLU to see if Artur can return from his mission, and Kevin, how about you go ask La'gaan, I know you're in his class right now." Dick said; then he turned to Meygan. "Serenity and I will keep an eye on Rini…if you're sure you want to go."
"Rini can feel that something's wrong, I think she bonded with one or both of the twins. I have to help how I can." Meygan said.
"Alright, sweetie; be careful, we don't know what this Black Manta is capable of." Serenity said as she hugged her daughter.
"If anything happens, and the sub comes above the surface, we'll be there in a heartbeat." Andrew said; his ring glowing in reaction to his pure will for protecting his family.
"Alright, I'll stay in touch." Meygan said as she walked over to the beach, but a little bundle started flying to Meygan and she turned around.
"Mommy, you're going to save Jason?" Rini asked.
"I was right, you can sense something's wrong with them." Meygan said as she grabbed her little girl.
"Just Jason; he's pretending to be under a telepath's spell. What does it mean mommy…that I can sense Jason with him so far away?" Rini asked.
"It means that you're a very powerful little girl, and I'll tell you more in depth when you're older." Meygan said. "I have to go help save the boys and Orin now, so you behave for grandpa and grandma."
"I will." Rini said and with that she flew from her mother's arms and over to Dick and Serenity.
Meygan went to a part of the beach that was secluded and started meditating for her journey underwater.
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Neo Gotham U
Kevin knew where Professor La'gaan's office was and went right to it hoping to find him. There was one good side to other heroes having normal jobs and with Atlanteans coming to the surface more often, the Atlantean Language classes had been added to freshman college schedules. When Kevin first started, La'gaan KNEW who the boy's parents were, and even though M'gann was back with Superboy, he was happy that she had found love once again. Kevin was smiling when he saw that La'gaan was indeed there.
La'gaan turned to see Kevin. "Kevin... class isn't for another 3 hours?"
"There's been a mission come up and Uncle Dick was hoping you could help on it."
"I see, and what has my rule been about speaking to me when at school."
" Λυπάμαι, La'gaan, ούτως ή άλλως η αποστολή είναι βυθισμένο στο νερό. Garth είναι σε κώμα. (I am sorry, La'gaan, anyway the mission is underwater. Garth is in a coma.)"
" Τι έχει συμβεί; (What has happened?)"
" Ο θείος Kaldur και Areina πήγε ήδη. Orin και τα αγόρια του, είχαν απαχθεί από το Black Manta. (Uncle Kaldur and Areina went already. Orin and his boys were kidnapped by Black Manta.)"
" Γενειάδα του Ποσειδώνα? Ο βασιλιάς Orin και οι πρίγκιπες ... (Neptune's beard; King Orin and the princes...)"
" Όχι, Orin'ahm και τα δίδυμα του. (No, Orin'ahm and his twins.)" Kevin interrupted
" Αχ. Ο γιος και τα εγγόνια Kaldur του; (Oh. Kaldur's son and grandsons?)" La'gaan looked ready to drop everything.
" Ξέχασα ότι η κατηγορία ήταν σήμερα, αλλά όλοι έχουμε μιλήσει γι 'αυτό και αισθάνονται ότι βοήθειά σας θα εκτιμηθεί. (I forgot that class was today, but we've all talked about it and feel that your help would be appreciated.)"
" Τότε θα πάω. Επιτρέψτε μου να ακυρώσετε τις κατηγορίες για το υπόλοιπο της ημέρας. (Then I will go. Let me cancel classes for the rest of the day.)"
" Σας ευχαριστώ, La'gaan, ξέρω ότι η γυναίκα μου είναι ο τομέας εκεί τώρα για να τους βοηθήσει, και δεν ξέρουμε αν πρίγκιπα Artur μπορεί να αφήσει την αποστολή του ακόμη. (Thank you, La'gaan, I know that my wife is heading there now to help them, and we don't know if Prince Artur can leave his mission yet.)"
La'gaan went to his comp and sent a quick email to his students in the cancelled class. Once he hit send, La'gaan stood up. " Τώρα πάμε. (Now we go.)"
" Εντάξει. (Alright.)" Kevin said and with that he activated his mother box and the two walked through to Blüdhaven.
Metro Tower, Metropolis
Dick arrived at the tower and saw that only Micron was there.
"Hello, Nightwing; what's wrong?"
"I need to speak to Aquaman II if I can."
Micron typed on the computer for a second and soon Aquaman II's comm was linked up and he was on the screen.
"What's wrong, Micron?" Aquaman said.
"Prince Artur, this is Nightwing; there's been a problem in Atlantis and Kaldur'ahm's son and grandsons have been kidnapped. Is it possible for you to leave your mission and help on this one?"
"I'm afraid not, this planet is mostly underwater and I am the only one here that can talk to the seas' natives."
Dick swore. "Alright then. It was worth a shot."
"Can Marina help?"
"She, your mother and Garth are badly injured, but your mission there comes first."
"What about my younger brother?"
"Mierco is fine; he's just upset that he was used as bait to lure Orin'ahm in."
Artur was torn; it was written in his face. "I'll come as soon as this mission is over."
"Very well; Kaldur'ahm and Areina are already in Atlantis, and my own daughter is on her way to help them." Dick told Artur.
Just then Dick team comm beeped to life. "La'gaan is on his way to Atlantis now." Came Kevin's voice.
"Prince Artur, I just got word that La'gaan is on his way to help with the rescue.
"Good," Aquaman said. "I'm needed Nightwing. See you soon."
"Alright, good luck on your mission."
The call was ended, and Dick turned from the screen. "Thank you for contacting him Mircon."
"Hey, it's your family, and you needed Atlanteans. I'll let you know when Artur gets back to Earth." Micron said, and with that Dick nodded and activated his mother box and left to watch his granddaughter.
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Atlantic Ocean
The Royal Army personnel lead Kaldur and Areina to a coral outcropping and it was then that the two heroes saw the Manta sub.
"Μπορείτε να το κεφάλι πίσω? μπορούμε να χειριστούμε τον αγώνα από εδώ. (You may head back; we can handle the fight from here.)" Kaldur told the personnel and they nodded their heads then swam back to Atlantis. Kaldur then reached up to his comm. "Πρίγκιπας Mierco, θα ήθελα να σας ενημερώσω ότι η Royal Army σας βρήκατε υπο Manta, καθώς και Areina και εγώ πρόκειται να εισέλθουν και να βρει Orin και τα δίδυμα. (Prince Mierco, I wanted to inform you that your Royal Army did find Manta's sub, and Areina and I are about to enter it and find Orin and the twins.)"
"(Good luck in your battle Kaldur'ahm and that extends to Areina as well.)" Mierco said back. With that Kaldur ended the call and the two started to formulate their plan.
Meanwhile, within the sub
Orin heard the door open and he raised his head up to see Manta walk in.
He was in pain.
"You're still conscious?"
"You... know nothing...about me..." Orin got out.
"I'm about to." Manta turned when the door opened again and a man walked in wearing scrubs...
"This is the patient?" the man asked.
"It is." Manta looked with sympathy at his nephew.
"Remorse?" Orin asked, the pain still lacing his voice.
"Hardly." Manta then left.
"They call me Doc." The man, who looked like he was a little lost in the head, stepped to Orin. "I hear you're Atlantean."
"What...about it?" Orin asked.
"I'm curious...as to how your magical channels work." 'Doc' lifted his black bag and opened it. A fork-like knife was lifted from it.
"They're apart of me." There was fear in Orin's voice.
"I noticed." The mad doctor loomed over Orin. "Now be a good boy and make them glow."
Orin spat in his face.
'Doc' wiped his face with the scrub sleeve and stabbed Orin's arm, right in the center of his magic channel.
Orin screamed.
The 'Doc' dug into his arm, tearing the thick Atlantean skin like paper. Blood was going everywhere. It looked as if he was digging out a part of Orin's magic channel.
Orin kept screaming, even as his voice went hoarse.
Outside of the room...
Manta cringed at the cries of pain. He eyed Psimon and was wondering what kind of deal he really made. "Is that necessary?"
"My bosses...are in need of a magic armament." Psimon's eyes were fixed on Manta.
"I got my helmet, Psimon."
"That may be so, but it was magically ENHANCED. They need something natural."
Manta was having real second thoughts. "And why do you need the boys?"
"We have...plans for them."
Orin screamed again.
Manta had enough. He pushed Psimon hard into the wall and threw open the door.
Manta saw that a small section of blue vein was out of Orin's arm as the 'Doc' was working on the next section.
Manta marched over, grabbed him by the shoulders and pulled 'Doc' away from Orin. He threw him out the door. "That's enough!"
Orin panted as he bled.
Manta left the room and slammed the door shut. "I want the real reason you are cutting him up!"
"I thought this was what you wanted?" Psimon asked. "Revenge."
"On Kaldur'ahm...not Orin'ahm." Manta shouted.
"They are the same."
"Get off my sub!" Manta threatened.
"Then the boys are coming with me now." Psimon said.
"NO! I'm calling Ebon. You get your boss on the line too!"
Manta went to contact Ebon. There was no way Ebon agreed to all this.