Namor is not the only god like champion in the marvel universe.
Erendira is an Aztec warrior who was sacrificed by her people to lead them against the Spaniards. When thieves come into her home land she is ordered bu the king to retrieve a stolen br...
Namor laid asleep in his bed, he usually didn't sleep this late in the day but he didn't get much rest the night before. The memory of that night replayed in his head, it wasn't the dream he wanted. Tossing and turning he felt odd, like someone was watching him.
"Namor" his subconscious heard a whisper, it alerted his body that someone was near. Whether it be friend or foe he needed to wake up, opening his eyes he saw the last thing he expected. Eren hovering over him like a guardian angel.
He wore nothing but his shorts, he didn't even have a blanket on. Scrambling to sit up, he stared in shock at her. "What are you doing here?", she glanced at the seat next to him as if to ask if she was allowed to sit there. He scooted over and watched as she took his left side.
"First off I want to make it clear that Erik and I are not nor will ever be engaged. The queen was just skittish after my near death experience", Namor clenched the sheets remembering that moment. "That's understandable, I too felt a bit off after that ordeal" he frowned, "I'm sorry you felt that needed to bond us just to save me".
He shook his head and chuckled. "It wasn't something I had to think about or even regret. I would have gladly do it a second time if it meant you'd live", her eyes widened at the sudden confession. She dropped to the floor and kneeled. She grabbed his hand and brought it to her head. "Thank you for saving me, I..I am eternally grateful", Namor blushed at seeing her in such a vulnerable position.
"You're welcome mi diosa, is the only reason you swam halfway across the world to thank me?" He asked growing worried, "No-no I uh realized something when you left yesterday, but that can wait. I wanted to see if you'd be willing to show me your nation?" She stood up awkwardly. A flash of disappointment appeared in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by the excitement of showing someone his kingdom.
"Yes, yes I'd be honored to show you Talokan, just let me get dressed", her cheeks flushed as she realized he wasn't wearing his usual outfit. "Oh right sorry, I'll wait outside" she quickly stepped out of the room, it's not like she hasn't seen his body already but it felt different this time..she felt different this time.
A few minutes of pacing back and forward, she saw him step out in a simple but classy fashion.
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"Let us go, there is much to see" he walked towards the water, she followed putting the device back over her nose and mouth. "Stay close" he warned, without him seeing she held onto his cap. They floated down into the deep depths of the water. The deeper they got, the less light there was.
Eren began to grow anxious, if there was something she feared more than the ocean, it was the darkness that lies ocean. "Eren are you alright?", she opened nodded quickly but her eyes remained tightly shut. "You don't like the ocean do you?" He sounded hurt, "I'm sorry, it's just how dark it is" she instinctively grabbed onto his waist and pulled herself into him like a koala bear.
He put one hand on her waist while the other petted her hair, he wasn't used to comforting people but he wanted to make her feel safer. They sunk deeper and deeper. As the light escaped them he saw that she actually glowed like a jellyfish, it would make sense that a warrior of a sun god would glow.
He placed his hand from her hand to under her legs, carrying her to the gates of his nation. "We're here" he announced, Eren moved her head from his chest and looked outward. Letting go she gasped at the marvel, it was beautiful.
Namor smiled at her amazed look, he felt proud that his friend liked the city he helped to build. "Hold tight" he held her waist and jumped into the current. That sent them flying through the water and into city. Eren gripped onto Namor for dear life, he chuckled at her anxious nature.
None the less he held onto her tightly until they were shot out. People all started at the rare sight, their king holding onto a strange woman. They all opened their hands like clams and bowed their heads. Eren had remembered this motion and did the same back with Namor.
Everyone stared at the two as they swam through, a little girl glided up to Eren and waved while smiling brightly. She grabbed Eren's hand and spun them around, Namor watched for Eren's reaction to the sudden friendliness. Eren smile and laughed song with the girl as if they've known each other for years.
While this happened the boy who was originally playing with her stood beside Namor, "Is she our new queen?" He asked. Namor flinched at the words and made sure Eren wasn't paying attention before answering. "Why do you ask?", the boy pointed subtly "She wears your bracelet, they say it's very important to you".
He nodded "Yes it is", in truth he hadn't even noticed it on her, it looked so natural that his eyes completely bypassed it. "She looks like she'd be a great queen" the boy smiled in his childlike way, "Yes" was all Namor could say.
The children eventually left and Namor was able to lead Eren to a another part of the village. From a temple like structure came a brightly lit orb. It illuminated all that was in its grace, "It's beautiful". Namor stared at the light with a small but proud smile. "Even under here, I was able to bring the sun to my people", Eren turned her head to look at him, she couldn't but think about how glorious he looked. His stature looked be that of a true king, a king that cared deeply for his people.
She focused back on the glowing sphere, she wondered if it would give her energy like the sun above did. It would help her stay down here longer..that is if he allowed her too. As she continued to think she felt a soft pressure against her hand, it was his own. Her face and ears started to warm up.
"Shall we go back to my hut?" he asked , she nodded absentmindedly. Heading back they gained more looks, everyone knew where his hut was located. And every adult knew what a bed plus two adults who are clearly made for each other meant.
They sat back on the steps in front his chambers, they stayed in comfortable silence just staring at the water below. "Your king wants to know if i want to combine our resources, but i'm not so sure if it would be wise.", she didn't talk, just listened as he continued. "It's not that I don't trust Wakanda, I just have doubts...I feel I'm not making the wisest decisions anymore.", he sighed while playing with his hands. "What do you think I should do?" he asked her, she chalked while shaking her head "Oh I don't think you should trust my opinion, I'm not a leader". He smiled "Yes you are", his mind flooded with thoughts of her on the throne as queen. He wanted to test her thinking skills, just to make sure she's the one.
Eren furrowed her eyebrows confused at his notion, Namor caught himself and struggled to explain. "I-I mean you were a general were you not?There are some books that mention you leading an army against the Spaniards", they had special books that wouldn't just dissolve in water. A whole section was dedicated to the Aztecs and their gods. He'd be lying if he said he didn't immediately start reading about her when he came home. Her expression grew remorseful, "Well I-..Does it say how we lost?" her voice came out in a whisper. Namor nodded "the army contracted smallpox from the Spaniards, you inspired them to keep fighting, and tried to protect them but they eventually gave in to their sickness and died, you mourn them for decades". Eren was shocked to see how much research he had done on her, anger leaked from her tone "The books are wrong, I didn't protect nor mourn their death..if anything I prayed for it".
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Eren is one of the types of blushers who's ears get red along with their face ~ bc I'm like that
