𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍 | 𝘛𝘝𝘋 𝘹 𝘋𝘊 x 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘹 | N.M

𝟎𝟎𝟐

┏━━━✦❘༻༺❘✦━━━┓
˗ˏˋ 𝔞𝔠𝔱 𝖎'ˎ˗
⇢ ˗ˏˋ࿐ྂ
୨⎯ "𝟎𝟎𝟐" ⎯୧

[As Mera and Caroline continue to eat and have fun the camera takes an underwater dive. A herd of Manta rays swim past. The corner of the screen says 'Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean.']

[The scene cuts to huge seahorses swimming down towards an abandoned area where there were huge statues. And an army of sharks were seen. Orm took off his helmet. Vulko next to him.]

Vulko: "He understands the significance of this meeting. He'll hear you out." [The army of seahorses comes down, and the king approaches him. The seahorses and sharks growl at each other.]

Nereus: "King Orm-" [The two shake hands.]

Orm: "King Nereus."

Nereus: "You picked a meeting place too close to the surface for my liking."

Orm: "You don't recognize the Council of the Kings?"

Mera, seated a few rows ahead, turned at the sound of Klaus. She didn't know him yet, but something about his tone made her instinctively glance in his direction. Their eyes met briefly, and she quickly turned back to the screen, her heart racing slightly. She didn't understand why the stranger's gaze felt so intense, so familiar.

Caroline, seated next to Mera, leaned over and teased, "Someone's caught your eye, huh?"

Mera scoffed and playfully nudged her sister. "Please, Care. As if I have time for that." But her mind lingered on Klaus for a moment longer than she'd admit.

Meanwhile, the Mystic Falls gang was buzzing with whispered reactions. Damon leaned over to Stefan, muttering, "This Orm guy? Total control freak vibes. Reminds me of someone we know." He shot a smirk at Klaus.

Elena, ever the peacemaker, shushed him. "Quiet, Damon. This part is important. You can antagonize people later."

From another part of the theatre, the Winx Club watched with awe. Bloom admired the vibrant visuals of Atlantis, whispering to Stella, "This is amazing. I can't believe how alive the underwater world feels."

Stella, ever the fashionista, commented, "And those seahorses? Fabulous. I'd ride one in a heartbeat."

Aisha, however, was more focused. Her connection to Mera and Atlantis made the scene deeply personal. She leaned forward, her brows furrowed as she analyzed every detail.

[They swim up]

Orm: "In Atlan's time, when the Seven Kingdoms were one, our ancestors gathered here. Atlantis sat here at the head of the table." [Orm then swam past every single one counting off the kings.] "Xebel, as always, by his side. Brine. Fishermen. The Deserters and the Trench had not yet fallen. The Lost Nation had not yet vanished. Together they were the greatest empire the world had ever seen. But now, I sit on Atlan's throne, shackled by archaic laws and politics. While the threat above us grows undeniably-"

Nereus: "Violence has always plagued the surface. They will destroy themselves."

Orm: "Not before destroying us first. We have been hiding long enough. The time has come for Atlantis to rise again."

Vulko: "We honor you, King Nereus,-" [He looks at Vulko.] "-by inviting Xebel to be the first Kingdom to join King Orm's alliance."

Nereus: "As if you had a choice, Vulko. By law, you need four of the Seven Kingdoms to ascend and attack. The Lost Nation and the Deserters have long perished. The Trench are nothing but animals. The Brine will never join you, and the Fishermen are cowards. Without me and my army to convince them, your plans are stillborn. But I know what you want. Once you've obtained the pledge of the four kingdoms, you will be ordained... Ocean Master."