We're back folks! 😁
Yes! Hear me out folks! This past week has inspired me to write a new idea that I've been holding back since I've became a fanfic author. A story that takes place with a new third Maverick from the kingdom of an underrated Marvel Hero. That is about to join a revised and completely fixed version of 'The Little Mermaid II'. Yes. Like everyone else I hated the movie too. But like a lot of people even for some of the people that liked it, I saw potential in some of there ideas.
So I want to make this perfectly clear. I will only barrow a few tiny moments and tiny scenes from the crappy sequel. Basically the parts that were not crappy. But everything that happened will be different. The main villain will be different. Even the comedic sidekicks will be different. One is a variant from the 'Big Hero Six TV Series' and the other is from a Pixar film.
"Hey if that fuzzy and marketable rat can show up in Kingdom Hearts III without a visit to his world. Why not?" Maverick shrugged.
And folks I like you to meet our new Maverick. He will be a black Maverick this time. I figure the diversity calls for it. It Miles Morales' Spider-Man, Sam Wilson's Captain America and Val-Zod's Superman has taught me anything. Is that it's not political correctness if you use a whole knew black character to walk with the mantal while he's in his own journey.
"If only the Remake of The Little Mermaid would see that." Maverick sighed.
Anyway. This Maverick is played by 'Ruffin Prentiss'. The voice of Marcus Holloway from 'Watch Dogs 2'
While his normal fourteen year old form is played by Jordan Fisher.
And yes. Melody from the Little Mermaid II will not have all of the errors that ruined her potential. She will be smarter. And less of a pain in this story. And yes, she will be the Maverick's love interest
**Maverick making a flirty tiger growl***
I meam you folks loved reading my version of 'Aladdin: The Return Of Jafar'. So trust me when I say you'll love this journey. Don't worry I will finish Orion's story and Aiden's current story. But I will be writing this in addition.
Aiden's story is more half down with his story if you all remember the second Kingdom Hearts game. And Orion is reaching his half point. But this will add too those stories in a 'No Way Home' kinda way. 😉
Alright! Now that we're all here!
LET'S GET DANGEROUS!😎
PROLOGUE.
Night Over The Skies of Destiny Islands...
A passenger airplane was flying over the skies that night. Having just taken off two over three hours ago from Destiny Islands. The passengers were all either asleep or waiting for their airline meals. The ads on the side of the plane were for Auntie Freeze. The company that sells Sea Salt Ice Cream. And it's a huge hit treat.
In the set of first class airplane seats were several folks who could afford it and folks who won a contest. For a set of two families that are close like friends. It's both.
First there's Joe Ramsey. A black police officer who lives near the beach on Destiny Islands. He was currently glad to be out of his cop uniform for once, to wear a casual outfit consisting of a pair of blue jeans, brown shoes and a yellow t-shirt that reads 'I *Heart* The Big Apple'. His hair was black with a high skin fade and a twist on top.
The other passenger was his best friend Regis Caelum. A light skin man with a combed back hair style and a goatee. And he was wearing a suit and tie. Regis was a doctor, a well paid surgeon.
You could almost confuse these two for Tony and Rhodey.
Sitting next to Regis in first class was his wife Aulea. A pretty blond woman with a white dress.
The only other person Joe brought along was his son. Connor. Who was sitting at the back with Regis and Aulea's son Noctis.
Connor was a ten year old black kid with brown skin and green eyes, just like his Dad. A buzz cut hair style. He was wearing a SeaWorld t-shirt with a pair of short jeans and sandals.
Noctis was an eleven year old boy with dark spiky hair, and blue eyes like his mother. Wearing a plain white t-shirt with a pair of black shorts and matching black sneakers.
Connor and Noctis were sitting side by side in their seats. Secretly watching an episode of the Simpsons on their in flight TV, while wearing bluetooth headphones.
*"PEOPLE! BEWARE! THE CRAP YOU LOVE TO EAT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY FOOD!"* Homer yelled in the episode.
Noctis and Connor laughed at this, but Connor started coughing and had some trouble breathing. Then he took his inhaler and sprayed some in his mouth to relieve his throat.
Noctis gave Connor a concerned glance.
"You alright Pal?" Noctis asked.
Connor cleared his throat before. "Yeah man. Sorry. The change in atmosphere ain't goin easy on an asthmatic like me." He assured his best friend before he sniffed and looked over. "What's keeping our in-flight meal?"
"I'm sure they're just held up a little." Noctis shrugged. "First class doesn't mean the-first-minute we-order."
"Wouldn't that be something? Instant high class food in seconds after just pushing a button." Connor joked around.
"Hehe. Maybe when we get to New York tomorrow. They might have a button like that for pizza." Noctis remarked with a grin looking up.
"You're not serious are you?" Connor inquired.
"Not in the slightest." Noctis responded.
"If I find a button like that for pizza. You're eating what I order. Even if it has anchovies." Connor scowled, making Noctis laugh quietly.
"Wow, such cruel and unusual punishment." Noctis quipped.
"Yeah well, that's just because you're cruel and unusual." Connor jested and sassed back.
"But with power and style." Noctis teased and winked.
"Keep laughing Caelum. I'll match your height one day." Connor smirked.
"When you do. Feel free to strike my butt with lightning." Noctis snorted as they leaned back to enjoy the rest of the episode.
Then as the episode was reminding them how hungry they were. Noctis was the first to look back.
"But seriously. What's the hold up with our meals?" Noctis inquired.
"You boys doing alright?" Joe asked from his seat.
"Yeah Dad. Just waiting for dinner." Connor answered back.
"So are we. I think Reggie back here just died of starvation." Joe remarked.
"I'm still alive Joe." Regis deadpanned.
"I'm just messing around man." Joe chuckled.
"Don't forget who paid for first class." Regis remarked.
"I still appreciate it man." Joe thanked him.
"It's my pleasure." Regis smiled.
"Plus anything to get the kids out of the house." Aulea smiled teasingly looking over at Noctis and Connor.
"We always get out of the house, Mom." Noctis protested.
"I meant your island club house." Aulea mused.
"Burn." Noctis and Connor muttered.
"you guys spend so much time at your club house, I'm almost tempted to have your mail forwarded there." Aulea pointed out with a smirk.
"That's actually not a bad idea." Connor remarked humorously.
"P-lease. Without me at the house, you would have to ask the cat to do your laundry." Noctis scoffed.
"We don't have a cat." Aulea responded.
"Not yet." Noctis teased, making his friend's mother chuckle.
"Why a cat?" Regis asked.
"Mom loves cats." Noctis answered, making Aulea chuckle some more. While Regis playfully rolled his eyes being counted out.
Everything went smoothly after that. It seemed like things always would. In spite of Connor's struggles with his asthma attacks. He never experienced any hardships. Until...
"Attention passengers this is your captain speaking. I would like to thank you all for booking a flight to the big apple on Blue Sand Airways. But due to an incoming thunderstorm, our flight will only be delayed by one hour as we try to fly around the dark clouds. There have been warning reports but no need to panic as it is nothing too serious. Please remain seated and continue to enjoy your flight."
Later that night...
The thunder clouds over the plane were starting to intensify and build up across the sky. It was a random store that could've happened at any time. And it just happened to have been tonight. When Connor was up in that plane with the only family he ever had.
***Lighting strike!***
***Boom!***
The plane strikes the engine and the plane spins out of control.
Connor woke up from the sudden jolt as he fell out of his seat. Noctis did too and hit his head. Really hard
Connor groaned as everything was spinning and he heard a high pitch whine. His vision was blurry and his forehead was bleeding. Noctis had a cut on his forehead too. Along with a huge lump where he was hit on the head by a fire extinguisher that fell.
"Dad?...Noc?..." Connor moaned as he was slowly getting back up.
As Connor's vision was still blurring and the room was spinning. He could faintly hear his father screaming as he looked over to see that half of the plane was already torn off.
Including where Noctis' parents were sitting.
But Connor's Dad was holding on for dear life as people started falling out of the plane due to the plane spinning and falling, and the air pulling them out.
Noctis and Connor were still attached and hanging off of their seat belts. Hanging from the floor as the belts were loose from the seats. And they were being pulled from the floor by the air getting sucked out.
Noctis was completely limb and out cold while Connor was barely conscious. He slowly reaches for his father while grimacing and moaning in pain.
And then he heard his father's last words before he got sucked out of the plane. "CONOOOOOOOOOR!"
And then Connor felt his energy surge through horror.
"DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!" Connor gave out a blood curdling scream as his seat belt snapped off and he was flung out of the plane 100 feet off the ground as there was nothing except blue ocean below. And a lot of dead bodies.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Connor screamed as he was falling.
Connor watched as the plane crashed into the water. Assuming his best friend Noctis was still inside.
Connor's asthma was going off as he suffocated in the air. Before he was close to the water.
"Ack!...asguhk!...Agk..." Connor choked for air. Before he lost consciousness.
And before his body hit the water.
***Splash!***
And everything went black.
Four years later in another world...
Connor jolted awake from another nightmare. Covered in a sweat as he looked around. He was still in bed. Shirtless wearing only a pair of underwater and blue pajamas.
And he was still in his bedroom.
Connor's room was quite large. It had a king-sized bed and a night stand with a lamp to the right of it. Across from the bed by the wall was a stand with a big flat screen tv. The carpet was designed to look like the ocean. To the left of the bed was a tinted glass window where the bathroom was. And towards the other side of the room was a lounge area with a couple chairs, with a large window showing off the ocean and all its marine life, since they were under water. On the walls were superhero posters and on the walls were shelves that held Avengers action figures.
Connor knew it had been four years since thar awful. The night his father died. And the night he lost his best friend.
He had come a long way since that night. And it's all going to lead up to what happens next.
"My prince? Are you alright?" He heard a voice behind the door.
"Yeah! I'm good!" Connor answered to whoever was checking on him.
Connor then teleported and stood in front of the window looking out at the ocean from the hidden base he lives in.
Connor's room was inside of a rather large secret base hidden under water. It was built onto and within an undersea cassam. It was circular like an advanced spaceship with a large submarine structure connected to it at the bottom. And it was built into the ocean structure like a building inside of a mountain.
This location was an Atlantean base hidden under the ocean next to the Triskelion. Shield HQ.
"Felicity, what time is it?" Connor asked his personal A.I. connect to his Maverick ring.
'It is 7:30 AM. You're Highness. We are precisely scheduled to meet with your uncle in two hours.' Felicity stated.
"It's that day?" Connor asked, looking anticipated.
'It is. Be sure to wear your best suit, Your Highness.' Felicity remarked.
"Will do Ma'am." Connor smirked looking at the window as he shifted into his Maverick armor. "Let's go fishing."
Back story time!...
Alright y'all! Let's do this one last time. Like for real. This is the last time. I promise...Maybe...Not really. So shut up and listen.
My name is Connor Ramsey. And for the last four years. I have been the one and only, Maverick. And I'm pretty sure you're all confused on what the flying frick just happened. So I won't just assume you know everything and tell you everything like a bad director. And just tell you everything anyway.
After that plane crashed in the water. I was chosen by Kingdom Hearts as the next Maverick. And ended up being sent across the Multiverse. Where I ended up here. In the ocean of the Marvel world. Near the Triskelion. And no it's not owned by Hydra, that was just a plot twist to make a fictional film interesting.
So no more questions until after the intro and shut your ass up!
Anyway, I was rescued by my mother. My real mother. Namorita. The clone cousin of Namor the Submariner. King of Atlantis.
That's right! I'm related to Marvel's Aquaman! The Submariner is my first Cousin!...But for the sake of respect and since the internet says I should call him 'Uncle'. I do.
Also, My mother survived the explosion from the villain known as Nitro during the Stanford explosion. Before the Civil War. Is everyone writing notes? No? Well forget y'all. Bite me! Anyway...
Namorita was saved by a light that knew she was to birth the next Maverick. So she was sent across the Multiverse towards Destiny Islands. Where she met my Dad. Joe Ramsey.
You get where this is leading? Love at first sight. Twenty questions. Growing relationships. Birds and Bees. Etcetera etcetera and a whole lot more heartfelt etcetera.
Eventually I was born. Until one day...When I was maybe two years old. Too young to remember anything at that point.
Some enemies of Atlantis came and attacked our home. Sent by the main arch foe of the Submariner. Attuma. He took over Atlantis and drove out the remaining Atlanteans that were loyal to Namor if not killed.
And now he had the means to hunt after all those who were a threat to him. including my mother.
A war had started in Atlantis. And now Attuma has been granted powers of darkness. Powers that allow him to travel in between worlds across the Multiverse (I didn't know that part until a little bit later). And powers that no one can stand against.
So as a means to keep me safe. My mother left me with my father. So she could help her cousin Namor stop a war. And it's been that way until the plane crash.
I woke up in my mother's arms. She explained everything and I explained what happened. And I have had my time to mourn. Especially her. I understood why she left. I was just glad to know I had her and I was not alone. And not unequipped.
I was granted the ability of neon from the ring of the Maverick. And my Atlantean blood gave me so much more. Including my Asthmas becoming history!
I was granted strength. Speed. Agility and the ability to breathe underwater and hydrokinesis. That's right! My second power is water. H20 manipulation Baby! And best of all! Because of my magic powers and because I spent most of my life as a human being. I Don't have to return to water before twenty-four hours like most Atlanteans! No offense my brethren.
But still I can shoot more water out of my skin than any expensive Nurf gun you can buy at your local Target!
But I digress. Long story short for the last four years, I have been in training. Made relationships with other superheroes I read about and have seen in the movies. Saved lives. And being prepared for today.
The day Attuma's reign of terror in Atlantis comes to an end. With the powers of an independent keyblade warrior. The Submariner has all he needs to take his throne back.
Because I'm the Maverick. And it's game time.
Down in the throne room of Atlantis...
The battle had begun outside. As the Atlantean weee pushing back against Attuma's army. Outside the Submariner was giving his all as he was knocking targets down and pushing and slashing past dozens of troops. Freeing Atlantian slave workers and moving through the waters like an underwater Superman. His Atlantian troops were given new tech designed by Shield and other geniuses. Including Connor because of his new vast intelligence level provided by ring of the Maverick.
Inside the throne room. Tiger Shark. Attuma's second in command of his army was alone along with seven of his elite guards members.
The Elite Guards were rather tall, with copper colored armor with green designs. The boots had things on the sides for swimming. On the guards' left arms had retractable blades. And in their right arms were large guns. And their heads were concealed by domes.
Tiger Shark was speaking to Attuma who was not there. But currently away. Which is why Attuma was speaking there as a hologram sitting on the throne that rightfully belongs to Namor.
"But my lord! The Atlanteans are wearing us thin! They had new weapons! A new champion! We need your support!" Tiger Shark pleaded.
"No! I shall not waste energy on a pointless endeavor! Atlantis has already served its purpose!" Attuma stated with finalty in his dark force, catching Tiger Shark off guard.
"But, why my Lord?" Tiger Shark asked his Lord and Master.
"Our ambitions. Our discoveries and achievements are far more vast. Bigger than anything Atlantis can grant us." Attuma stated as he leaned back. "Finish up with Atlantis and report back. We are done with this world."
Then Attuma's hologram faded as he ended the transmission.
Just then they heard loud boom noises from the other side of the door.
Tiger Shark and his men stood ready as they faced the large doors.
Then a large brute busted through the door. A troop member of Attuma's army. He looked okay. Until he groaned and fell face forward into the ground.
Revealing the Maverick himself hovering towards them. Maverick was in a metallic form that was like a suit of armor, but not like your generic medieval knights. More like a knight from the future. Or rather from another world. In fact this armor was a mix of both science and magic. This armor seemed to be made of some kind of black based medal and fine matching metallic fabrics all over. The armor was also painted with a pattern of blue and green. And the head appeared to be a silver based helmet. It's smooth with a blue screen in front and projecting two glowing white slits on the screen for eyes. Throughout the armor, the blue and green patterns were glowing into many streams of lights that ran down the suit. Like a stream of flowing water. On the chest and on the waist band was an M Symbol. That and Connor looks and sounds like a full grown adult in this armor.
(Like Shazam! But you all already knew that right?)
"Knock knock. room service!" Maverick quipped as he teleported up to a statue of Attuma in the room. "Who ordered the chili beef ? I got everything else. But…. Unfortunately we ran out of the fish fillet with a side of cheese. Any volunteers?"
Tiger Shark growled as he launched at Maverick like a great white shark. But Maverick delivered a back hand smack which sent Tiger Shark through a wall.
The seven Elite Guards stood their ground and aimed their guns.
Maverick smirked as he protected four neon speakers around the throne room. And played a hit and appropriate rock song.
(A Journey to Remember - Visions Of Atlantis)
Rising at dusk and dawn
Riding the storm on the seven seas
Strong winds of change have blown
And they're turning my fate's giant wheels
Maverick then hurled down and slammed into the floor as he twirled as he summoned his keyblade. And extended it into a trident.
The guards began shooting as he spun his keyblade to block their shots and sent two shots back at them. Taking two of the guards out.
The message is clear
The trap is to fear
They'd damage what I hold dear
Look out for a sign
Where waters would shine
A thrill of hope goes down my spine
Then Maverick twirled as he spun his keyblade. Flipped and slashed at two more. But those two guards got back up only for Maverick to smack them multiple times with a spinning trident keyblade before he blasted them with a wave of neon. Then he blocked the attacks of another one as he used his water ability to grip that guard with hydro tentacles and pull him through the floor.
Set sails
This is the day
Stars align to show you the way
A journey to remember
A quest to find your treasure land
Buried in the sand
The key to your own chains
Writing my questions down
Closing the book of my memories
I am to leave this town
I am ready to draft my stories
I've said my goodbyes
The tears in my eyes
Will dry in the open skies
Then Maverick then blocked the swords of the last two guards. They showed skill. But the Maverick had more skill. Being trained by the Submariner and many other heroes. And granted the knowledge of fighting of the Mavericks before him.
This fight will be short.
The air is so light
The fire so bright
Lift the anchor one more time
Set sails
This is the day
Stars align to show you the way
A journey to remember
A quest to find your treasure land
Buried in the sand
The key to your own chains
Maverick spun his trident as he impaled the sixth guard and slammed him into the last guard. Then he flipped in the air and delivered and atomic neon fist slam into both of them. Cracking the ground and finishing the fight.
Set sails
This is the day
Stars align to show you the way
A journey to remember
A quest to find your treasure land
Buried in the sand
The key to your own chains
With the fight concluded.
Tiger Shark recovered without Maverick noticing. Seeing that this battle is lost. Tiger Shark growled and swam off to regroup in Meridia without anyone seeing him. Maverick floated over to the throne but stopped to look at the statue of Attuma stationed in between it.
"A-Tuna? You're fired!" Maverick quipped as he formed a neon arm laser and blasted the statue to pieces. "I prefer Starkist anyway."
Then he turned to see his Uncle. The true king of Atlantis. Namor came in. Covered in signs of a battle and the look of a King's victory.
Namor had pale skin, long black hair, and a mustache. His armor consisted of a scale styled jump suit underneath spiked shoulder pads and gauntlets which were jagged. His boots had leather on both sides of his ankles to better help swim. While his wing tips remained hidden under the boots in case he needed them. He wore a belt with a gold seashell. And he wielded a Trident.
Maverick knelt down on one knee and paid respect. Since he answers to him first.
"My King. Did we win?" Maverick asked
"Indeed young Connor. Atlantis is ours once again." Namor stated, putting a hand on Maverick's shoulder. "And it's because of you that this was made possible. Well done."
Maverick nodded as he stood back up and grinned. "So I guess that's it. The war is over." He said in relief.
"I'm afraid not Nephew. Attuma is still out there. And as long as he's armed with his trident and his army. This war is far from over." Namor stated. as he floated over to his throne. "Besides. Attuma was never here."
Maverick looked confused. By this. Not only is he kinda disappointed to hear that the war's not over yet. But Attuma is still at large? No wonder this was an easy victory.
"But...I don't understand. I thought Atlantis was what he always wanted to keep. Where could he have gone? It's not like he can get a timeshare to Latveria. He can hardly breathe air for twenty four hours..." Maverick pointed out and added with respect. "No offense."
"None taken." Namor chuckled slightly,before becoming serious again. "But the Atlantis we stand in today, is not all there is of its legacy."
"What do you mean?" Maverick asked, slightly confused.
"Atlantis is the shining example of life on Earth. And all its possibilities are not just limited to the surface. What you don't know is there are four other kingdoms that are like this Atlantis. They all share the same purpose. And the same legacy." Namor stated.
"So. Five different Atlantises. And Fish Vader still owns one of them?" Maverick figured.
"I'm afraid so. And the remaining Atlantis he still controls, is the most advanced out of all the others." Namor stated grimly, looking Maverick in the eye as he stated the name of the Kingdom. "Meridia."
Maverick's skin crawled under the suit when he heard that name. But it was mostly how his uncle said it. If anything, to him it sounds like a hybrid of a town from a PS4 game.
But then he remembered the bold stories his mother used to tell to him at bed time.
"I thought that place was a myth. But then again I'm in Atlantis and living in the world of Amazing Fantasies. So I'm one to talk." Maverick pondered and asked. "So where is this place located? On another planet? Maybe one of the Shi'ar planets?"
"Not quite. It is in another universe, from across the Multiverse. Being an independent Keyblade warrior, you know what this means." Namor stated and added solemnly. "Listen I am sorry to have not informed you of this part of our history's legacy until now, Nephew. I had believed that our Atlantis was the only city under Attuma's oppression, and thought I needed to keep everyone's focus on our beloved city. But it seems other worlds across the Multiverse, worlds that are a part of our legacy, are suffering from the wrath of Attuma just as we are. And now we are aware of this fact."
"Not if we have anything to say about it. How do we get there?" Maverick asked, looking ready for another battle.
"No Connor. You've done your part in this war. You shouldn't have to remain in our struggles because of my mistake of underestimating Attuma. Your focus now should be seeing keeping Atlantis safe while it gets back on its feet." Namor stated firmly.
"And it will get back up. And it will be safe. But if Attuma is still out here raising hell. Then my fight isn't over either." Maverick stated just as firmly.
"Connor." Namor sighed, wanting to not involve his nephew in more chaos.
"I haven't even been in this place for more than an hour. And it's not even lunch yet. But already I'm feeling. That there is nothing I wouldn't do for it." Maverick stated about his home as he came over and stood in front of his uncle. "Everything I am now. Is mostly because of you. You gave your all to pull me out of a dark place. So please, let me return the favor. And pull Atlantis. My family out of these dark times."
Connor may have been a modern boy. But he knew how to speak candidly and respectfully to a king.
Namor was silent for a few moments before he sighed.
"Even now, you continue to impress my Nephew. I am truly honored, and proud, that you are willing to see this cursed war done with." Namor stated fondly before becoming more firm. "Very well then. If that is wish to pursue, then you have my permission to remain in the fight for victory over Attuma."
Maverick nodded and smiled.
"Thanks Unc. I'll let everyone know Atlantis is green and ours again. will be roasting Meridian flags soon." Maverick stated as he swam out of the throne room.
Then Namor smiled back and nodded as he turned to look at his throne. placing his hand on the arm rest. Before he slowly sat down on it. For the first time in Fourteen years. Since those dark days he thought his cousin was dead.
Namor is finally sitting on the throne once again.
"It's good to be back." Namor breathed as he felt the light coming from the end of the dark tunnel.
Later at the Atlantean meeting room…...
It's been a few hours since Atlantis was taken back by the Atlantians and reconstruction of the streets and repairs from battle had begun. Even the troops were celebrating by knocking down Attuma's statues.
Namorita was waiting by the entrance of the halls. For her son to show up. Sure enough he finally did.
Connor was coming over. Swimming in his keyblader outfit. Which consisted of black sleeveless jacket with green stripe bolts across the sides and a blue upper end of the collars. A green sleeveless shirt underneath. a black Atlantean pauldron on his left shoulder. and black leather braces around his forearms. A black Atlantean belt that was holding a matching pair of pants and cool looking blue and green shoes that looked like sneakers.
Namorita wore the same outfit as her cousin Namor. Only for a fitting female figure as her own And her pants ended just below the knees. She was barefoot which showed off her wing tips of the ankles. Her hair was blond. Her skin was the same as Namor and her ears were pointed like all Atlantians.
Except for Connor who is half human. But they didn't care if he was half. Any blood of Atlantis, small or large is no less Atlantean.
And Namorita was proud of what her son had become.
When she saw Connor swimming over. Namorita swam over and gave her son a relieving hug which he returned.
"My son. Are you alright?" Namorita asked softly.
"Never better Mom." Connor stated. But the knowing look she gave her knee there's otherwise. So he added. "Okay...I'm not gonna lie. I'm a little surprised to find out Attuma the Hun had more of his ugly mug spreading chaos around other worlds. I was kinda prepared for it to be over today."
Connor could always be honest with his mother.
"I know Connor." Namorita said softly, touching her son's cheek. "I would love nothing more for this nightmare to end. I'm afraid it won't, not until Attuma is removed from power for good."
Connor knew his mother was right. War is never easy But it's never permanent. And he is going to make sure of that.
"Which is why I better get in there and let our International secondary Super Friends know that the show must go on." Connor stated as he was about to walk in the meeting room.
Namorita grabbed his hand, pausing his departure, looking at him with concern.
"Wait a moment. You should first rest and recover from the battle we just finished." Namorita asked softly, like any concerned mother. "You've already had a long day and you deserve a break."
She appreciated his determination. But a mother's caution always comes first.
"Well if a big mac meal and a Playstation controller was water proof I would, cause a break does sound nice." Connor remarked and added softly while holding her hand. "It's okay Mom. I'm good. Better than good. I'll keep dancing as long as the music keeps playing."
Namorita just chuckled at her son's words.
"Alright Sweetheart." Namorita said, putting her hands on his shoulder. "Just promise me though, that you won't overdo it. That you'll take care of yourself. Understand?"
Connor nodded obediently and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"I promise. Don't worry. And I'll go easy on everyone in the room." Connor winked as he swam into the room.
Namorita smiled in response and came inside to watch the meeting.
Connor swam over to a chair on the left side of the table to get a good view of the organization Namor is a part of. (No not Organization XIII, that's another story.)
Connor then typed in some command codes on his Maverick ring as a small terminal keyboard was displayed.
"Alright Felicity, bring in the head Brainiacs." Connor instructed.
'The Illuminati are already on stand by.' Felicity stated.
"Hope I didn't keep them waiting too long. I know Black Bolt wakes up in an empty room when he snores." Connor remarked about one of the member's loud voice,
Then Connor shifted into his Maverick suit to stay in costume for the other heroes he's about to speak with. Even though they already know who he is, he's more confident to speak with them looking and sounding like an adult.
For those of you that don't know. They are not referring to the Illuminati that YouTube and religious folks keep making New World Order conspiracy spasms over.
This Illuminati was founded in modern times by Earth's most intelligent group of superheroes. They're goal is to help shape the world's history in a better path by guiding politics towards better decisions. (If only America today had them). other hero groups who are in need of guidance. And sometimes even young heroes with important world flashing powers.
Like Connor. Given that his Uncle Namor is one of the Illuminati's founding members. Connor's fight is also theirs. They are the reason Connor is good at being a hero.
'Beginning transmissions.' Felicity stated.
Then holographic transmissions of each member of the Illuminati were seated in front of Maverick.
Professor Charles Xavier. Tony Stark. Doctor Steven Strange. BlackBolt of Attilan. And Reed Richards. Each of them had their hero suits on except for the Professor who always dresses in a dark blue suit and tie, given that's always been his attire. And Tony Stark was wearing a black suit and tie, given that he always dresses like a businessman.
"Greetings Connor." Charles greeted first.
"Professor." Maverick nodded and looked at everyone. "It's good to see you all. On behalf of the Submariner, I am happy to announce that after twelve years, Atlantis is ours once again."
Given that Maverick is young. He has a supernatural intelligence level and a mostly mature mindset. He could be in meetings like this in his sleep.
"That's great news. We're sorry that we weren't here to assist." Reed stated.
"I'd be surprised if you all weren't busy being heroes or secret political strings. It's fine. The battle went over without any troubles." Maverick responded which surprised some of them.
"Yeah, we noticed that." Tony Stark remarked while leaning back. "You know, for an insane underwater Hitler, you would have thought he'd put up a better fight."
"He didn't, Man of Steel. Because he was never here to begin with." Maverick responded and revealed.
"Of course he wasn't." Tony Stark sighed. "As if things weren't complicated enough as it is. Oh and Man Of Steel? Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?"
"It sounded much better in my head." Maverick shrugged.
"Or maybe it's not so complicated. Attuma has always been known for being a blood hungry warlord with a thirst for control and power. perhaps he's found a much bigger prize." Reed theorized.
"Not a bad theory. Except it isn't a theory. Namor already informed me that Attuma has been in control of another underwater city called Meridia." Maverick revealed and asked. "Ring any bells?"
The Illuminati members looked at each other looking concerned while some like Stark were confused.
"Sorry. I'm not sure if we've all heard of any myth called Merida." Reed stated.
Then Black Bolt started using sign languages as he stated with his hands. "I have. My wife told me stories when I was young about the Multiverse and how some of their worlds are more connected like a puzzle, then most worlds."
"In what way?" Maverick asked curiously as he understood sign language.
Maverick didn't have to reply in sign language since Black Bolt isn't deaf. His voice is just too dangerous to speak.
"In a way that makes them of one reality. Like how the continents connect. Make no mistake that the worlds they now dwell are of different universes. But the cities themselves were supposed to be one." Black Bolt answered.
"Wait...All of the different Atlantises are really one big city split apart?" Maverick asked, looking surprised.
(I'm not sure what's plural for 'Atlantis' so bare with me.)
"In a long view. Yes. You see during the Ancient Keyblade war. The same war that split most of the Multiverse apart, also caused the original Atlantis to split into five different kingdoms. Each Kingdom evolved into a different species and each with a different culture and society." Doctor Strange answered as he used his magic to display moving images of a large city and the keyblade war. And then showing the city being split like a rock in the Apocalypse. People running for their lives and pieces of the city being moved into different craters that became Earths and other planets.
"Morbid." Maverick muttered looking at the devastation.
"Those worlds however each were designated with a king. A king that was each gifted with a trident. Made from the original trident. Belonging to the last king of the Original Atlantis. Aquarius." Doctor Strange displayed five different tridents. Each made of a different raw material.
Doctor Strange even displayed the original three pointed trident in the hands of a mighty looking warrior in a gold, silver and blue armored attire with white hair and a long beard. Watching over the ancient city.
"Aquarius fell with the city and Kingdom Heart, the X-Blade together, drew light from the Trident of Aquarius to create duplicates amidst the chaos." Doctor Strange stated. "Like your Uncle Sub's trident."
"What happened to the original trident?" Maverick asked.
"Somewhere in the ruins of the first Kingdom. Today it's considered a Kingdom of Exile. While the other four kingdoms are still running. And before you ask. You can't just take your nearest Starship Enterprise and go flying towards it. No one knows where the original city dwells. Not even Attuma." Doctor Strange stated firmly.
"Great. I don't know of we should be relieved or bummed out hearing this." Tony remarked and inquired. I'm gonna take a guess because I watched a lot of anime growing up. Is that the original trident is better than everyone else's? Like the recipe for a muffuletta."
"You're in the ballpark Stark." Doctor Strange nodded.
"So how do we find the original muffuletta? I mean the original pitchfork?" Maverick asked about the original trident.
"Hmmmm..." Reed pondered and theorized. "If all of the Original tridents somehow originated from the first. Perhaps you can use your keyblade to gather data from all four of them until you have a clear set of coordinates to the ruins of the Original Atlantis."
Everyone was silent given that Reed has more experience with science then magic. But he doesn't rule out the possibilities of the cosmos through magic.
"He's right." Doctor Strange shrugged.
"Interesting. So where do you suggest we start?" Charles asked.
Then Namor came swimming in as he sat on his chair and used the terminal on the table to display a different underwater kingdom. One they have never seen before. Gold and with many aquatic towers.
"Ummm...Why does that tower look like a model of fourth base?" Tony inquired about one of the towers looking weirdly like...Something that needs to be censored. Or redrawn.
"This is Atlantica. The third kingdom after us. We are considered the second kingdom and Meridia is the fifth." Namor stated while showing Connor and the Illuminati the city.
"What is the fourth kingdom?" Black Bolt asked in sign language.
"It is hidden underground on one of the other Earths. Finding it is tricky. But not impossible. Our focus for now will be for Maverick to make the next steps." Namor stated to everyone in the room. "He has the keyblade. Which means this is his path."
The other Illuminati members nodded in agreement.
"Very well. I will be on standby while attending to my school. Good luck Connor." Charles stated before he ended his transmission.
"And I'll go get a drink." Tony quipped before he saluted Maverick before ending his call. "Have a good one Kid."
"Take care Connor." Reed smiled before ending his transmission.
"I will consult with the power of Aggomoto to look through time. And get back with you soon. You're on the right path Kid, and you'll go farther than most." Doctor Strange said confidently to Maverick before ending his transmission.
"May your heart be your guiding key." Black Bolt stated in sign language before ending his transmission.
With the Illuminati out of the room Maverick sighed as he shifted back into Connor. And he turned to look at Namor and Namorita who were standing together looking proud.
"I still mean what I say about seeing all this through. But….Do you really think I'm ready? I haven't been to another world before. Unless you count the Islands I used to live on. But...I'm not sure what to expect." Connor said, feeling a little nervous.
"Connor, my love. Don't worry, Our kingdom. All of us...I have faith in you." Namorita stated lovingly while touching her son's cheek.
Connor smiled and held her hand to his face before letting go.
"Thanks Mom." Connor said before turning to Namor. "So what's my first move?"
"Your first task is actually quite easy my nephew." Namor stated before gesturing back to the image of Atlantica. "I need you to travel to Atlantica and present yourself to its ruler, King Triton."
"You know him?" Connor asked curiously.
"I know of him, especially since the visions from Strange states that now he rules. But before that time. Years ago when Triton's father ruled Atlantica, and when my mother's father ruled Atlantis. Atlantica near suffered from a war against the Skarka. Attuma's birth tribe. They won that battle together and Atlantis pushed the Skarka back where they came from. Atlantis and Atlantica parted ways peacefully after that. Until now. It's time for an alliance between both kingdoms of the deep." Namor testified as he handed Connor a silver amulet bearing with the symbol of Atlantis. "Show him this. And he will know Atlantis stands with him. And now he must stand with us."
Connor understood as he looked down at the amulet and nodded.
"Alright. How do I get there?" Connor asked.
"You will take a direct root from a portal in this cave off the coast. Using the Stingray." Namor stated while presenting the location on a map displayed in a hologram.
Connor froze in the spot as he heard the mention of the submarine he always wanted to drive. The one he and several other heroes modified but wasn't allowed to drive due to Attuma's war still going on in this world.
"Hold up. The Stingray? Are we talking 'The' Stingray? You're not just pulling my fish legs? Because that would be diabolical." Connor asked, looking shocked and thrilled.
"I assure you that he is not pulling any part of you." Namorita assured humorously before she smiled. "The Stingray is now yours to command, full access."
Connor nodded slowly before he shifted into his Maverick suit and flew quickly out of the room.
"Bye! Love you both!" Maverick echoed from the room making Namorita chuckle a bit.
Then Maverick flew through the ocean as he brought up his communicator.
"Mini-Mav! Pack up and get the dog ready! It's a code A-113!" Maverick stated to his sidekick.
"A code A-113? Yes! To the Mav-Mobile!" Mini-Mav exclaimed on the speaker.
For those of you that don't know. Mini-Mav is a little robot version of Maverick that Connor built when he turned twelve. He serves as his sidekick. And Mini-Mav was the one who blew up five tanks during their siege in taking back Atlantis.
And now they're both on the way towards destiny. With a dog on board the Stingray. A Gummi Submarine design for dimensional travel from one ocean to another.
And now it's officially time. Time for the Maverick to make himself known across the Multiverse.
Down in Atlantica...
Atlantica still was thriving as ever. But it is not without dark days. Their ruler King Triton sits on the throne of this third kingdom, with royal virtue and authority.
But underneath that confidence is a sad merman who misses his Daughter and Grand-Daughter dearly. And he would do anything to have them back in his arms. But with the war that started Twelve Years ago. He had no choice but to separate his daughter and her family from himself. His kingdom and the ocean. And there is much more that he lost.
Something he can't get back.
Just as he was reflecting on the years. A seahorse named Harold, King Triton's Stuart, came swimming in and looking out of breath and frantic.
"Sire! Sire it's...It's- I don't-" Harold the Seahorse stuttered and huffed.
"Calm yourself Harold. What's the trouble?" King Triton asked looking concerned.
"A vessel! A metal vessel was seen landing outside the city! With an emblem we haven't seen before!" Harold the Seahorse yelled out in panic.
King Triton's expression darkened, believing this May be yet another attack from Meridia. He rose from his throne, trident in hand.
"Guards! To me!"King Triton commanded, his guards answered the call as they swam to him ready to carry out his commands. "Stand ready!"
King Triton swam all the way out to the entrance of the kingdom as twenty Merman guards came by the King's side as they approached what looked to be a metallic vessel.
The vessel had wings in the shape of a stingray with advanced jet engines long and pointed like a Stingray with two tails. And the haul bore the M emblem along with the same color scheme as the Maverick painted all over. The windows were tinted black so no one could see inside.
As if you don't already know.
So the entrance to the Stingray ray opened up as Maverick came swimming out and gave everyone a friendly wave.
"Hey there." Maverick greeted.
But then the guards exclaimed in unison as they pointed their swords at him. Making Maverick hold his hands up
"Woah woah! What's with the swords?! Wait, did I park in Bobby Darrin's spot? I swear I didn't know!" Maverick asked while quipping to ease the tension.
"SILENCE OUTSIDER!" King Triton shouted, now pointing his trident at Maverick, it's tips glowing and sparkling with energy. "Who are you?! What are you doing in my Kingdom?!"
Maverick gave a bemused look as he never took danger seriously. Before he used a finger to slowly push the end of the trident away before he held up the amulet bearing the symbol of Atlantis.
"My name is Connor Ramsey. I am the Nephew of Namor. The Submariner. King of Atlantis." Maverick stated firmly.
Several gasps were heard among the guards, not having heard from their old allies in so Long. Even King Triton was unaffected by this, but still kept his guard up just in case, as he observed him.
He looked Maverick up and down, scrutinizing him to make sure he was on the level. Then his eyes landed on his hand and saw a ring. When he saw this ring, King Triton gasped, recognizing the ring to be worn by one person. The Maverick.
"Guards! Stand down!" King Triton ordered, the guards settled down and put their weapons away as King Triton retracted his trident which stopped sparking. "It appears that our old allies have come to our aid once more."
Yeah…..That's what Maverick just said.
"King Triton of Atlantica, I presume." Maverick stated as he gave a bow on one knee in respect. "It is an honor Sir."
"The honor is all mine." King Triton returned respect with a smile and a nod. "So. The ring of a Maverick. The Multiverse's greatest warrior and Entrepreneur. As chosen a new welder of the keyblade. And a prince of Atlantis. Two lights in one heart."
Maverick then shifted back into Connor. Surprising them all to see that he's just a kid. But King Triton remained composed.
"Looks that way. And as an added bonus. Namor now rules Atlantis. And we've pushed Attuma back towards Meridia. But he still remains a threat. We have a lot to discuss." Connor stated respectively to the King.
Connor was told that Atlantica had suffered from the war against Attuma. And it would seem both Atlantis and Atlantica are both victims.
"It would seem we do." King Triton said with a nod before addressing his guards. "Guards, return to your posts. I shall call upon you again if needed."
The guards saluted and swam back to their stations with quick reaction time. Once they were gone, King Triton turned back to Connor.
"Come, we shall speak in the throne room." King Triton gestured for Connor to follow, and the two began making their way to the throne room.
And as they swam inside the palace. Connor knew that he was making his first step toward the end of this war.
But what he has doesn't know fully yet. Is that he wasn't just making his first step to an end. But the first of a beginning. The beginning of a journey.
And the journey towards Destiny.
THAT'S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS! 🎉
I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter of Connor Ramsey AKA the Third Maverick.
So yeah. Aiden has neon and ice powers.
Connor has neon and water powers.
Orion has neon and...(Wait for The Queen For A Day chapter to reveal that detail.)
Also when I said the villain and comedic sidekicks will be different. I mean that Morgana AKA Ursula's crazy sister is not going to be in this story.
"WHAT?!" Morgana exclaimed angrily.
And also the Timon & Pumbaa knock offs Tip & Dash will also not be in this story.
"WHAT?!" Tip & Dash exclaimed angrily.
"Beat it has-beens!" Maverick pulled a rope dropping them down a hole screaming.
No offense to anyone who probably liked them as a kid or otherwise. But they were part of the reason why the sequel left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouth.
So if Morgana isn't in the story. Who attacked twelve years ago? Why did Triton separate himself from Ariel and Melody? And how will everyone resolve this including the war?
Find out in the next chapter!
As a reminder:
Connor Ramsey is played by 'Jordan Fisher', and his Maverick is played by 'Ruffin Prentiss'.
Aiden Elsenov is played by 'Aaron Dismuke', and his Maverick is played by 'Troy Baker'.
(I will re-edit the notes I've made previously because Orion Forge has been recasted.)
And Orion Forge is played by 'Vic Mignogna', and his Maverick is played by 'Shawn Baicho'.
Notice the two voice actor pair ups I've just made? 😏. I'll give you a hint. Ones a anime series and the other is a video game series.
Thank you all so much for reading. Please be sure to leave comments and reviews to let me know your thoughts on this story. And don't forget to add this to your Faves and Follow list if you like what you see!
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