young_swimmer (young_swimmer) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-05 21:47:00

Entry tags:

cait curry, npc - aquaman, npc - mera, tyler darnell

The few days after the attack had been very busy for Cait. Atlantis didn't run itself and there was so much to do it wasn't even funny. Cait knew what her father did and what went into running a kingdom, but she never realized how tiring it was. Cait was exhausted at the end of each day. She collapsed on her bed in the evening and didn't move until sunrise.

The work was hard, but thankfully the council was supportive and so was Lord Garth. They got through the few days while Arthur was recuperating from his injuries. When the royal physician informed her that Arthur would be ready to resume his responsibilities, Cait readied herself to go home to San Francisco.

She was in her room gathering a few things to take back with her since she had very little there.

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	dc_parent 2011-06-06 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	"She said she's never coming back," he admitted. "Cursed me and Atlantis to the underworld." He sighed. "She thinks she's in love with this boy. She's willing to throw everything away for him. I can't get her to see how important she is to Atlantis' future." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-06 10:40 pm UTC (link)
	Mera leaned her head against his arm and looked out across the water. A smile played over her lips. "I remember a young royal who was willing to share everything with a stranger to his kingdom." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-06 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	"I remember," he said and moved to put his arm around her. "It was different, Mera. You are Atlantean. This boy is not. The council will never accept him or any of their children." "I don't know how to talk to her anymore. I miss the little guppy who used to sit on my knee and listen to stories." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-06 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	"You stopped being her father and became her king, Arthur. You pushed and pushed until she had to push back. She cursed her king, not her father." Mera put her arms around his waist. "You will live and rule for a long time yet. Time enough for the world to change again." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-06 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	He put his arms around his wife and kissed the top of her head. "When did my wife become so wise?" he asked. "What should I do?" He valued his wife's council more than anyone else. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-06 11:18 pm UTC (link)
	"When the two people I love most in the world are at each other's throats." She was silent a moment. "We want Cait back here where she belongs, but it has to be her choice, Arthur. We cannot disregard the young man that she loves. Please, be her father. Ask, do not demand. Allow her a choice and she may surprise you with her own solution." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Arthur sighed and dropped a kiss on the top of her head. "Maybe you should talk to her," he suggested. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 12:22 am UTC (link)
	"It will do no good unless I can tell Cait that her /father/ is asking for her help in finding a solution that will benefit both Atlantis and their future queen. Will you concede that much, Arthur?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 01:45 am UTC (link)
	Arthur was quiet for a moment before he spoke again. "I will concede that much, my love. I do not want to be at odds with her despite what she thinks." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dc_parent
2011-06-07 01:52 am UTC (link)

Mera smiled against his shoulder. She knew Arthur adored Cait and wanted her happiness. Duty and worry for the future kept them from communicating, but she remembered how young Cait's eyes would shine when her father entered a room. Much like her own when the love of her life was hers for a time before duty called him away again.

"I will speak to her and let her know that you desire her cooperation in solving the problem facing our family line and the council."

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	dc_parent 2011-06-07 02:09 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you," he said and kissed her deeply. "I love you, Mera. I am sorry for putting you between me and our daughter." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 02:25 am UTC (link)
	She smiled and rested her hand against his cheek. "My love, where else could I be when we are in danger of losing her altogether? I will do what I must for our family to be at peace, including negotiating a treaty between you and Cait." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 03:04 am UTC (link)
	"This is exactly why I love you so much." He smiled and kissed her. "Ready to retire to our bedchambers for the evening?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 03:17 am UTC (link)
	"I am your most loyal and willing subject, Your Majesty." Her expression was demure and her eyes danced with humor. "But will we make it that far before I have my way with you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 03:29 am UTC (link)
	Arthur scooped her up in his arms and started carrying her toward the palace. "I don't know. I guess we'll have to find out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 03:43 am UTC (link)
	Mera wrapped her arms around Arthur's neck and playfully nibbled his ear. She enjoyed being carried to their bedchamber. It was no small boost to her feminine ego that her husband still desired her after all their years together. "I love you, Arthur. You are everything to me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 03:55 am UTC (link)
	"I love you, Mera. You and Cait are my world." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 03:57 am UTC (link)
	"We will keep this world together," she promised. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dc_parent 2011-06-07 03:13 pm UTC (link)
	Arthur smiled, kissed her and carried her back to their bedchambers. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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