Chapter 4 The enemy below

Ghost looked down on the Earth with a calm expression enjoying the peace and quiet.

"Figured I'd find you here." Superman said walking up to him.

"I find the most peaceful moments when I look at Earth." Ghost said.

"I know what you mean. The entire fate of the world is in our hands. And we have to make sure we give the people our best." Superman said.

"True. However now the fate of the universe is also in our hands." Ghost said looking at his gauntlet with the reality stone in hand.

"Heads up we got trouble." GL said flying towards them.

"Please tell me it's not bats again." Ghost said.

"No. A nuclear Submarine went down and asked for help. We're the best chance they have before they drown in the ocean." GL said.

"Lets get going then." Superman said.

Minutes later

Soon enough they reached the sub but unexpectedly they were attacked by Atlantis.

"Of all things I was expecting I was not expecting to fight sea people." Ghost said before snapping his fingers making their weapons vanish which shocked them.

"HALT!" A commanding voice said making everyone stop before the one known as Aquaman appeared. "You have violated the sovereign boarders of Atlantis. Leave at once or you will be des..." Aquaman tried to say before his eyes drifted to Ghost's gauntlet and the stone making his eyes widen in disbelief. "The infinity Gauntlet and the reality stone." Aquaman said in shock which made many of the Atlantians freeze in fear.

"I see you know about this power. Listen we don't want trouble. We were just responding to a distress signal." Ghost said pointing to the sub making Aquaman shake off his shock.

"They should have stayed on the surface where they belong." Aqua man said.

"Times are changing sir. Besides don't you think it's a little harsh to attack someone with giving them a warning. They might have left if you had asked them to." Ghost said making him raise an eyebrow at him.

"Perhaps. Nevertheless they shouldn't have been here." Aqua man said.

"True. But never mind that now. At least let us get them out of the sub and back to the surface. Do they really need to die?" Ghost asked.

"No. Very well. Take the crew but the vessel stays." Aqua man said.

"No way! That's a nuclear sub! If you think we're just going to leave it..." GL tried to say.

"Lantern enough. We don't have time for this." Ghost said making him grumble before he and the others went to rescue the crew.

"How do you have an infinity stone?" Aquaman asked.

"Long story. Short version would be finding it under a mine under a prison where I was held in for 13 years." Ghost said surprising him.

"But you look to be..." Aqua man tried to say.

"18? It's my understanding you were held by Lex Luthor for trying to stop him from doing something that would cause a lot of harm to the ocean. Like you I was imprisoned by Luthor...for 13 years." Ghost said making him frown.

"You have my sympathies. No child should endure that kind of life." Aqua man said.

"Well, I am who I am today because of that. And Luthor will suffer for what he did to me." Ghost said as the last of the crew was saved. "Listen. If you truly love your people. Than come to the united nations to negotiate peace. It won't be easy but it will be well worth it in the end." Ghost said before flying upwards while Aqua man considered his words.

Later

"Why did you let him keep the sub?" GL asked Ghost who looked at the Earth.

"Only the crew was important. Besides what would Aquaman need with the supplies when his technology is highly advanced?" Ghost stated making him frown.

"You actually trust that guy?" GL asked.

"He's a king who truly cares for his people. He only wants to protect his home. Is that so wrong?" Ghost asked making him sigh.

"I guess not. Still I can't let that stuff just stay down there." GL said leaving going to secure the hazardous materials on the sub.

"Dude is flat out paranoid. Though not like Bats is." Caretaker said.

"Unlike him though, GL has a good reason to be paranoid. Did you find them?" Ghost asked.

"No. Those two are really hard to find." Caretaker said.

"Of course they are." Ghost said.

Minutes later

"I fucking knew it!" GL yelled in anger.

"What?" Caretaker asked.

"All the Plutonium is gone. I told you we couldn't trust that madman." GL said.

"Calm down. You don't know for a fact it was him. One of more questionable generals could have taken it away. Don't make accusations without proof otherwise your no better than Batman." Ghost said making him look down.

"Granted but still the point is someone took all the plutonium away. And Aqua man is on the top of the list." GL said.

"Well, the good news is he's not in Atlantis." Superman said showing footage of him at the world assembly.

"Heh. I guess he took my advice to heart after all." Ghost said.

Soon enough the group arrived at the assembly before seeing Aqua man coming out not looking happy.

"I'm going to assume it didn't work out cause these idiots are not listening right?" Ghost asked.

"I try to be fair to them and they demand more from me. This was a waste of time." Aqua man said.

"At least you tried." Ghost said before an explosion went off and Aqua man was hit. "SHIT!" Ghost yelled before he and the league rushed to him.

Minutes later

With the Help of Batman They were able to save Aqua man.

Aqua man soon opened his eyes seeing he was in a tube filled with sea water.

"What happened?" Aqua man asked before getting out of the tube.

"You were attacked just shortly after leaving the assembly." Ghost said. "Thankfully though Batman knew how to heal you since he knows your people by study and rumor. I find it rather odd that you were just so suddenly attacked just shortly after arriving at the assembly." Ghost said making him frown.

"What are you trying to say exactly?" Aqua man asked.

"We both believe you might have a traitor in your ranks." Batman said.

"And before you try to argue just think it over." Ghost said making him frown more before seeing they had a point. "Can you honestly think of anyone who would want to take control of Atlantis?" Ghost asked.

"It doesn't work that way. The only way to control Atlantis is by Royal blood. My son is far to young and my wife prefers to raise our son than to rule. That leaves my brother Orm." Aqua man said.

"If that is the case..." Batman tried say.

"Listen I appreciate everything you've done to help me. But this is my problem. I'll deal with it on my own." Aqua man said about to leave.

"Hold it." Ghost said making him stop.

"Yes?" Aqua man asked.

"Before you go. I have to ask. Did you do anything with the Plutonium on that Sub?" Ghost asked which confused him.

"Plutonium? I have no need for that toxic waste. And how do you even know the sub was stripped?" Aqua man asked making him and the others point to GL.

"I had to get that stuff out of the Sub. I didn't have a choice." GL said.

"I'll let this slide since you all healed me. But don't cross me again." Aqua man warned him before leaving.

"Should we keep an eye on him?" GL asked.

"Yes." Batman said.

"No." Ghost said. "Look Right now were in dangerous waters. No pun intended on that. Let's just let this go for now. Last thing we want to do is start a war." Ghost said making Batman Reluctantly agree.

Later

Aqua man growled as he was betrayed by his own brother and his high ranking generals who wanted to destroy the surface world. He was chained over a small lava pit.

"Enjoying the view?" Orm asked his brother as he was on his vehicle enjoying the site of his brother helpless before him.

"Getting rid of me won't make the people of Atlantis serve you." Aqua Man said making him chuckle before opening a hatch on his vehicle.

"I know. That whole lineage thing could get messy. Fortunately, I have a solution." Orm said approaching the hatch.

"What does that mean?" Aqua Man asked concerned before Orm pulled out his son making his eyes widen in horror. "No!" Aqua man yelled.

"A pity the young price will be another victim of the surface dwellers' aggression." Orm said without a care in the world making Aqua man growl

"Aaarggh!" Aqua man growled trying to reach him but couldn't.

"Sadly, that will also make me the rightful heir to the throne." Orm said in pride before placing the prince next to his father before blasting the rock to send them both down.

"ORM!" Aqua man yelled out in rage.

Sliding down to their doom Aqua man managed to free one of his arms but knew he had to make a certain sacrifice in order to save his son but.

"Need a hand?" Ghost asked above them.

"YOU?" Aqua man said in surprise but shook it off. "Save my son first!" Aqua man yelled which he did before before snapping his fingers to free him before both swam away.

"Phew. A minute later and you would have to cut off your hand." Ghost said.

"You have my thanks once again. How did you know where to find me?" Aqua man asked after taking his son back.

"I placed a small tracker on you. I knew you would confront your brother but I never knew he would go so low as to murder his own family even his infant nephew just to claim the throne." Ghost said before groaning in pain holding his chest.

"What's wrong?" Aqua man asked before he passed out from pain.

Minutes later

Mera and the League had searched everywhere for Aqua man but couldn't find him.

"Theres no sign of him anywhere." Batman said making Mera look down and held her face before Aqua man came in with their son and Ghost swung over his shoulder.

"Whoa!" Caretaker said in concern before he, Deacon and Turley rushed to him. (Turley is from the longest yard)

"The hell happened?" Deacon asked.

"I don't know he just suddenly collapsed. He looked to be in a lot of pain." Aqua man said handing his son to his wife.

"Ah hell his wounds are acting up again." Caretaker said.

"What wounds?" Batman asked.

"The ones the guards gave him as a kid. What do you think?" Deacon asked.

"Take him to the healing room. We'll deal with Orm." Aqua man said.

Later

Orm was stopped and killed by his own arrogance by falling to his death. The world was saved again thanks to Aqua man and the Justice league.

Ghost was soon healed enough to join the others and saw the remaining traitors.

"We were only following orders." One of the traitors said trying to calm down the true king.

"Ghost. If you would." Aqua man said.

"With pleasure." Ghost said snapping his fingers and the traitors yelled as they were reduced to nothing but dust.

"Thats a new one." Wonder Woman said before walking up to Ghost. "How are you feeling?" Wonder Woman asked in concern.

"Like hell. Nothing A good night's rest won't fix." Ghost said.

"I can only blame myself. My fear of the surface dwellers blinded me to those I should've fear most. And it Nearly cost me." Aqua man said looking at his hand.

"We all make mistakes. It's what makes us all...Human...Even you." Ghost said making him nod. "If you ever need us again. Do not be afraid to ask." Ghost said as they were about to leave.

"Wait." Aqua man said making them stop. A servant carrying a golden jeweled box soon walked in. "Because of you both Atlantis and the Surface world is safe. Words alone cannot show how grateful I am for saving me and my son. But I believe this can." Aqua man said before he opened the box revealing a certain green glowing stone.

"The time stone." Ghost said in surprise.

"During the times of sorcerers Atlantis used this stone to conceal ourselves away from the world. But now Atlantis is at the very bottom of the ocean and no longer need this stone. After your actions here today. I believe you have earned the right to use the time stone." Aqua man said handing him the stone making Ghost smile behind his mask before he summoned his gauntlet and inserted the Time stone on making it glow for a minute before it stopped.

"Thank you. This will speed up my dream to create the perfect universe. One where even Atlantis will thrive for eternity." Ghost said.

"I wish you all the best of luck. Use that power wisely." Aqua man said.

Authors Note: BOOM! Now Ghost has two of the stones. Now Next chapter I have a rather unique surprise. Next Chapter is the Injustice league chapter and boy let me tell you this is going to be awesome. Now as for the Harem list again since one of you pointed out a screw up I forgot to add by accident.

Wonder woman

Hawkgirl

Starfire

Raven

Ivy

Harley

Terra

Catwoman

Talia

Super girl

Power girl

Miss Martian

Black Fire

Vixen

Killer frost assault on Arkham version

Black Canary

LiveWire

Volcana

Tala

Mercy

Huntress

Fire

Ice

Jinx

Bumble Bee

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