Scene 21 - Meet the Parents: Part II

The Team had cleared the Cave to give the couple privacy and they had to make the time spent together count. Brianna paced up and down in front of the Zeta tube, dressed up rather formally in black pants, a white blouse and a peach jacket over it. First impressions counted and she smoothed her clothes again. Finally, the computer said their names and she panicked a little bit as Kaldur'ahm stepped into Mount Justice with a woman with long flowing blonde hair and a bald man right behind him. "Brianna, these are my parents-"

He got interrupted by his mother rushing forward to look at the pyro's hands and then she proceeded to stroke Brianna's face and her hair with curiosity. The girl just gave a weak smile at the older woman while Sha'lain'a muttered something.

"My wife says you're beautiful and she loves the tone of your skin and hair," Calvin Durham translated as he stood forth to shake the brunette's hand.

"It is nice to meet you, sir," Ember said quietly.

Aqualad's mother said something rapidly, giving her son a chiding look and Kaldur replied apologetically. "I forgot about the translation spell. It will make our conversation easier," He explained and recited the incantation.

The blonde lady spoke once more, "Oh Kaldur'ahm, how could you have been so forgetful?" Brianna heaved a sigh of relief as she could finally understand her.

"It's a pleasure to meet you ma'am." The brunette said politely and Sha'lain'a enveloped her in a hug. "Aren't you a sweet girl. I can see why my little boy loves you. Please, call me Sha'lain'a. We're a big family now."

The bald man intervened, "Give her some space, dear. She just met you." The older woman untangled herself from Brianna and the girl looked towards her boyfriend and the Atlantean linked hands with her as they walked towards the kitchen.

The couple dished out a tray of egg mayo sandwiches along with glasses of water at the dining table. "I miss mayonnaise. Condiments do not work so well underwater." Calvin murmured with delight as he ate the food with relish.

Puzzled by her husband's reaction towards bread and egg, she took a bite as well. "Mmm. This is very nice. You're a good cook and would make an excellent wife, Brianna. When are you both getting married? You're seventeen, aren't you? I had Kaldur when I was eighteen."

There was an awkward silence as the brunette's cheeks flushed with embarrassment while Kaldur diffused the situation. "Mother, please. We just got together. Marriage is serious."

Sha'lain'a frowned and said, "Do you not love her?"

Aqualad nodded fiercely and replied, "I do, mother, but we're still young. We will in the future, just not now."

Again, Brianna's blush turned a deeper shade of red at the promise of a union between her and Kaldur'ahm.

His mother sighed, "Alright. I still see you as a daughter, Brianna. Come to me if Kaldur ever makes you cry. I raised my son to be a gentleman."

The brunette chuckled, "Thank you, Sha'lain'a."

The group then discussed about Aqualad's childhood, much to the mirth of Brianna who could not believe that he was so naughty and mischievous. "Is that all true? I don't see that characteristic in him! He's very well behaved." The brunette asked after a bout of laughter while Calvin nodded, "He was a rascal. That's why we never planned on having another child, he was such a handful. The Atlantean army trained him well. I am very proud on the man he has become today."

It was Kaldur'ahm's turn to be embarrassed and he politely drank and ate as his parents kept telling his beloved girlfriend stories from the past.

"It's a pity you cannot withstand pressures deep down underwater. I would show you all of Shayeris and you can try some of my cooking." Sha'lain'a lamented and they all agreed. Exchanging more interesting conversation, they were a little pressed for time as the League limited the parents' access to the cave and pretty soon, they had to depart.

"It was lovely meeting you, Brianna. We'll see you again and please do take care of Kaldur'ahm." Calvin gave his son's girlfriend a pat on the shoulder while his wife added on, "Yes, please make sure he eats. He's getting thin."

The brunette smiled and bid them farewell, "I will. Take care!" She waved at the older couple as they were Zeta-ed back to Atlantis. Brianna could feel the weight lifted off her boyfriend's shoulders and she said, "They were very charming."

Stepping close, Kaldur'ahm embraced his girlfriend lovingly. "I apologize if my mother was too forward."

Shaking her head and looking into his green eyes, she asked playfully, "So you want to marry me, eh?"

The blonde Atlantean responded by planting a kiss on her lips, "One day, when our lives have settled down and our responsibilities are distributed equally. Until then, I promise to wait for you. I love you."

Brianna was blushing once more and she declared her affections for him as well, "I'll wait as well. I love you too." Their lips found each other's again before Wally and Robin re-entered the Cave.

"Ugh guys, if you need some privacy. I'm sure Brianna's room would suffice." The Boy Wonder teased and Wally concurred.

The brunette rolled her eyes and retorted, "Please, at least I don't make out openly like the both of you with your own girlfriends."

Aqualad glared at his friends and they smiled sheepishly. "Let's go to the café, Brianna." Kaldur said as they held hands to leave Mount Justice for some quality couple time together.

Author's Note: As you can see, Kaldur doesn't know his father is Black Manta yet and we'll cover that when we're closer to Season 2 a few chapters later. It is highly recommended that you read the Young Justice companion comics. Both Sha'lain'a and Calvin are mentioned in issue #9 and are finally seen in issue #14. I knew I just had to include them in this fic. ^_^

Please pardon me for the short chapter, I've never been one to write long fics and I suppose my style is short, sweet, and to the point instead of dragging it out with every single action of what each character does.

I also don't really like the whole "parents being hostile to the boyfriend/girlfriend" idea as it has been done quite a lot of times in other shows so I decided to take the route where the parents actually are friendly to the significant other.

To AthenaKeene: Yes, you're right that she's gonna meet the beautiful Sha'lain'a! I'm glad you like this pairing.

To Dustfinger's cheering section: I've sent you a PM like last time. =)

To Eszra: Thanks!

To Stronger123: She doesn't go to Atlantis so I sorta "brought" Atlantis to her. =P

To piggythelaw: Glad you liked it!

To murdercrowther: Thank you! =D