what the water gave me

Arthur Curry//Aquaman

[a-force-of-alice]

Zatanna had been recruited to perform two magic shows. No big deal, it was her job after all. She was in between show currently but still in costume. Sitting on a table, Zee absently shuffled cards as she looked around. The magician sighed, that feeling of something wicked coming it hadn’t gone, lingering, unwanted. Her demon problem was take care of but something was still wrong. A sound took her out of her thoughts. “What the hell?”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“Apologies.” Arthur offered, picking up one of the cards he’d knocked over. He felt out of place in a sea of silly costumes, even more so since he’d lost track of Mera. “What is it that you do, exactly?” Magic wasn’t a foreign concept to Arthur, but he couldn’t tell if she was a rabbit in hat person, or the real deal.

[wcnderprince-blog]

“I wouldn’t consider it giving up, more as sparing your body from immense pain,” she informed him with a grin. “Are you trying to comfort me.. or yourself?”There was no doubt in her mind about it, she knew she was stronger than Arthur, as she had been stronger than most people she had met. Yet, when she tried to push down his arm, it was met with great force. Maybe she had met her match. Tightening her grip, she leaned forward before pushing more strength into  this even more. “I know men don’t like to lose from women, but it’s okay to lose, Arthur.” She was in this now for the win and she hoped that Arthur’s little performance just moment ago would help with that.

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“Whatever you say, Di.” Arthur grinned for a moment, before his face grew serious again with concentration. Diana was by far the strongest person he had met, but that had been proven many times before. His trash talk might have been foolish - it was probably too late to be more humble. “Men are weak, I’ll gladly say it.” In his youth, Arthur had seen men as the stronger sex. He had been humbled through the years, but only learned his place when he met Mera. “So, about what I said earlier..” Arthur trailed off, trying to keep his arm steady. 

[qcrsephone-blog]

Crap, Gwen. Think- how could you get out of this one? Unless he could travel dimensions, he wasn’t going to be much help and unless he knew someone that could, another strike out. She just really needed a way home. Janet wasn’t answering her calls but at least she knew her messages were going through, for now. “You’ve already been a huge help. At least I can tell my dad where I am now.” Well, sort of. 

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“”Are you sure?” He didn’t feel comfortable letting the teen walk around aimlessly. She reminded him so much of Barbara, or any of Wayne’s young proteges for that matter. “I know talk is cheap, but I will not hurt you. I only want to help.”

[oftheseamera-blog]

“They allow that kind of recklessness here?” Mera asked, tilting her head to the side. “And the league has done nothing?” She questions, trying to understand how a city the size of this one had gotten as bad as Arthur said it was. “You flatter me, my love, but I’m sure that this can be handled more efficiently with the league; though, if it were up to me, I’d let these criminals feel my wrath.” She hummed wrapping her arms around his neck.

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“The league has spent too much apart.” Arthur carried a bit of guilt for leaving his comrades, but he couldn’t turn his back on his people. They looked up to him and Mera to lead, to rule. “Merely speaking the truth.” He beamed, resting his forehead against hers. “When the League figures out its next moves, I’d like you to stand with us.” He didn’t want to force her to join them permanently; although he considered her more then worthy.

[damekillcr-deactivated20161103]

Her head was pounding like crazy, but somehow she still managed to hear what he said. His apartment. No fucking way. Selina needed to get home, pronto. “I appreciate the gesture, handsome…” Selina stated, as she raised her hand to pat him on the shoulder. “But I’d rather you drive me home” Selina had no intentions of robbing someone while fataly wounded. She wanted to lick her wounds and be on her way. Or rather lay down and not get up for a few days. “No hospital” Selina shook her head lightly, but her heart kept pounding like bongo drum within her chest. A hospital would be the last option. The GCPD is after her, and other… More dangerous groups, so leaving her sedated in a hospital would probably be her undoing. Turning to him, she snorted and squinted her eyes in a mockery fashion. “Oh ha-ha, very funny” No it was worse than owing someone money, worse than thievery. “It’s best you don’t get yourself involved, dear. Better yet, you should just let me off right here” Selina looked longingly behind her seat to the back of the car. Through the window she saw what was the safest way back to her house, disappear in the distance.

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“I’m not doing this because I want to.” He’d rather not have the burglar in his car, or his apartment. Mera was an understanding woman, but she wasn’t going to be thrilled if she was home. “What, you want me to dump you on the side of the road? Good luck trying to get home.” Arthur sighed, let his grip on the steering wheel soften. “You need help. I’ll clean you up, and then you’ll disappear for while. Gotham doesn’t need any more trouble right now.” He felt pity for the woman slumped his his passengers seat, clothes stained with blood from an open wound. “Just tell me what happened. If someone jumped you, I won’t judge. Sneak attacks are for the weak.”

[qcrsephone-blog]

“Queens,” she tells him softly. She doesn’t know where this Gotham place is but she knows it’s not her world or time- oh her dad was going to be angry. 

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“That was some hell of nap out took.” Arthur ran his hands through his hair, trying to remember how far apart Gotham and New York were. “I’m not great with cities or bus routes - how about we find you some help?”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

wcnderprince:

“Trust me, I won’t,” she informed him as she watched him go for another round, having to stop herself from grinning when he stumbled around. “You want me to beat your drunken man’s stumble? I think I’ll spare your ego.” Winning wasn’t important to her, especially not when it seemed that it was far more important to him. Although having to call him ‘your royal highness’ didn’t sound that appealing. “How about we go back to the basics?” she asked as she turned around to find a smaller car, propping her arm up on the hood as to invite him for a good old arm wrestling match,

“Sure, you’re sparing my feelings by giving up.” He was glad to leave the car behind; his muscles were screaming to let it go. Arthur followed Diana, making sure to flex before meeting her arm. “I just want you to know, no matter what - we’ll stay friends.” Arthur took her hand, grounding himself in a comfortable position before he began attempting to push her arm down. Diana was strong - very strong.

[oftheseamera-blog]

“It shall do for now..” She hummed, happy to be back in his arms after being away for so long. “I missed you too.” She sighed, kissing him back. Frowning slightly, Mera looked at him confused. “How so?” She asked, tilting her head to the side.

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“A handful of criminals once locked up are now running around Gotham. And Bruce has yet to eliminate the Joker.” Arthur had grown tired of the Joker’s theatrics - he had to be taken care of. “Nothing you cannot handle.” He grinned, folding his arms around her. It was good to be in the company of his Queen. 

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

oftheseamera:

Her disgusted azure gaze softened slightly when she heard a familiar voice and Mera turned her attention to Arthur who stood to the right of her. Smiling at him, Mera placed her hands on his face. “I’m glad I’m here too… Though, I’ve never seen a city like this before…”

“Gotham is not nearly good enough for my Queen.” Arthur’s eyes closed for a moment, soaking in how good it felt to have her touch him once more. “I missed you, Mera.” Placing his hands over hers, he leaned in for a quick kiss. “I’m afraid I’ve brought you into turmoil.”

[wcnderprince-blog]

“We’ll have to see about that,” she mused, more amused at this than she should be. “Careful now, that vein on your forehead is looking awfully close to popping.” The joke matched Arthur’s showing off, although she couldn’t lie, she was impressed. At his comment she let out a huff before approaching the vehicle and bending down to grab a hold of the front. “Oh my..” she let out, turning her head to look at him. “It’s quite heavy..” With a grin she turned her attention back to the truck as she continued to lift the front of it, sliding underneath the truckfront, squatting before she lifted it as a whole. Due to it’s weight it took a few seconds before her arms were all stretched out, but she made sure to keep smiling through all it of. After she had carefully set the vehicle back down again she dusted off her hands before she spoke. “Would you like to give it another go?”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“Not bad, not bad.” Diana’s show of strength was quite impressive, but Arthur would keep that information to himself. “Now you won’t feel so bad when you lose.” Cock as ever, Arthur bent down to pick up the truck again. He’d have to beat her, but he wasn’t sure how. “Here.” He said, grunting as the car was lifted off the ground again. Half stumbling, half walking, Arthur managed to take a couple steps while lifting the car. Dropping it to the ground with a thud, he turned with a grin on his face. “Beat that.”

[oftheseamera-blog]

“Are you really going to offer me that?” Mera asked, glaring at the sampling of fish stick the sales woman was offering her. “I don’t  e a t  fish.”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“Disgusting.” He took one of the pieces off the tray, promptly throwing it into the silver trash can. After carefully wiping his hands on his shirt, Arthur sweetly rubbed his thumb across one of Mera’s cheeks. “I’m happy you’re here.” 

[qcrsephone-blog]

And her watch has put her someplace else, lovely. Where was she this time? Gwen’s really got to stop wearing it to the shower- it’s not totally water proof and now it’s glitched again. Oh, her dad was going to be upset when he know she’s gone again.

“Hey, excuse me. Odd question- really odd. Not that I’m an odd person but-” Get it together, girl. “Where are we? I kind of fell asleep on the bus and ended up here. By mistake. I want to go home but first I need to know where ‘not home’ is.”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“You’re in Gotham.” He usually had little time for strangers, but the girl looked young and hopelessly confused. “Where are you from, little one?” 

[kyuvbei]

“Her name is Mera and you don’t want to get on this quick-tempered beauty’s bad side because she won’t hesitate to kick your butt across all seven seas.”

[inthenameofsephiroth]

First look at Amber Heard as Mera in “Justice League”

[wcnderprince-blog]

“Hmm,” she hummed, furrowing her brows as if she was thinking that over. “It’s a shame I’ll never get to see you act like such. I’ve always wondered what it would be like.” She flashed him a smile after she spoke, knowing damn well Arthur could take any kind of teasing she threw at him. “I think we should start simple, don’t you? Just lift it completely off the ground.”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“Pah!” He let out a hybrid snort and scoff, crossing his arms dramatically. Despite his efforts to look annoyed, a smile played at the corner of Arthur’s lips. He definitely, definitely needed to win this. “Easy enough.” Cracking his fingers, he squatted down so he could grip the bottom of the hood. With a light, grunt, he slowly lifted the car off the ground. “Ha!” Arthur shouted, raising and lowering the car a couple times for good measure. Setting it back on the ground, he placed his hands on his hips. “Beat that.”

[babsxgrdn-blog]

Barbara laughed; the sound feeling good and almost a way for her to forget what had happened that night. “I’ll let him know, but it’s a summer tradition.” She replied, shaking her head. Swatting a hand of a doctor away who went to take her blood pressure, Barbara assured the medical team that she was fine and they should focus their efforts on people who really needed help. “I’m sure he would have too. But I still haven’t heard anything.” A part of her knew Bruce was alive; there was no doubt, but the other part still worried. Glancing up, Barbara frowned. Here eyes widened slightly. “No, Arthur. A childhood friend if you want to get into specifics.”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

When the doctors were convinced Barbara was stale and comfortable, they quickly scurried out of the room. “Why not hunt chickens, or pigeons?’ Arthur wrinkled his nose at the thought of the feathered beats. They could never compare to the beauty of a fish. “They’re probably dealing with the aftermath.” He wished he could have been there, helped in some way. His faith in Bruce’s abilities kept him relatively calm. “Childhood friend? I didn’t know you had any friends.” Arthur teased.

[wcnderprince-blog]

While she expected his sentence to go down this route, she was still surprised, but instead of showing that she simply crossed her arms over her chest and rolled her eyes. “Good to know,” she muttered, not phased at all by his winking. “Gladly,” she took up his offer of a bet as she stepped closer to the truck. “If you want to win, you’ll really need to do better than that.”

[theman-fromdownunder-blog]

“Just know when I win, I’ll be quite humble.” Some would let his comments pass, but he liked the way Diana pushed back. She would always have his respect, along with a lifetime of teasing. “So, am I just picking this thing up? Moving it somewhere?”