Family Time
8/16/1934, Atlantis
Namor and the others had went and swam, all of them were having fun as Namor had decided that he didn’t like the little bumping into him with Nammu and Bobo had watched them, “Go on, Dorma…” Namor had said, “Leave me alone, will you?” he had said towards her, but she had just smiled at him, “Why should I? We’re going to be engaged, aren’t we?” she had teased, have been doing that since they had overheard it.
“Please… they said POSSIBLY.” he had said, liking the sound of it, but not giving her the satisfaction, “But I’ve got serious things to do some day, because I’m… well, special.” he had said, making Nammu snicker with Bobo, “Why?” Nammu asked, “Just because your skin is the color of some sick jellyfish?” she had asked, Bobo laughing at that, “No!” he had said, stopping with a smile.
“Because my father was an American and… and because my name means ‘Avenging son’!” he had told them which was when Bobo snarked, “And what are you planning to avenge?” Bobo had asked, “The paddling you got from Grandmother, The Empress?” Bobo had asked, grinning because he had gotten away scott free, “Seriously, Bobo?” he had asked.
“When I grow up, I’m going to avenge… uh…” Namor had started, the three of them watching before he had went and swam away at a high speed, “None of your business!” he had shouted out to them, “Namor, you come back here!” Nammu had shouted out as the three of them had went and swam after him, but he was too fast and was able to the get to the city first.
“Good morrow, Prince Namor.” one of the guards that he liked said, “Your mother is with The Emperor.” he had said to him, “I know, Farax. Thanks.” he had told him before going and heading towards the palace in question as his friends had all scowled and had decided that they would wait until he had been finished with whatever it was that was that his mother had wanted.
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8/16/1934, The Royal Palace, Atlantis
Fen had smiled at the sight of her son as her parents had looked towards him, “The, er… Crown Prince desires admission that he may join his mother, your excellencies.” the guard had said towards them, “MUST I see him today, Fen?” Thakorr had asked of his daughter, making Korra playfully glare at him, “He IS your grandson, after all.” Korra had told her husband.
“As you do ever remind me!” he had playfully said towards his wife who had playfully slapped his shoulder, “H’lo, mother… grandfather, grandma.” Namor had said to them, “Did you and your friends have a nice time?” Fen had asked of him, “Do we ever?” he had asked his mother, “Oh, honestly, Namor!” Korra had said to her grandson when Fen had looked to the Emperor.
“Father, I beg permission to leave.” Fen had said to him, “Granted. You’ll take the boy WITH you, of course?” he said, earning another smack from his wife, “Of course.” she told him before going to kiss each of her mothers cheeks before turning to her son with a smile, “Namor, how would you like to go for a walk atop The Icecap?” she had asked of Namor who smiled, “Sounds great.” he told her.
As the two of them had went and swam up, Namor spoke, “Grandfather Thakorr doesn’t like me much, does he?” her son said, “Do not be SILLY, Namor.” Fen had told him, “That is only your imagination. He dotes on you.” she said, knowing his gruff personality, “Right.” Namor said, not as convinced as they had went to go to the surface and talk between each other.
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8/16/1934, The Arctic
The two of them had went and risen up, Fen smiling at the sight, “I still marvel at the way you can ACTUALLY breathe air, without the tincture Ikthon supplied me or a gill scarf, like you–” “Like my father you mean.” Namor had said, standing up now, “Don’t you think it’s time you told me all about him?” he had asked her which had made Fen lose her smile as she was exasperated.
“Really, Namor, must you use those horrible contractions every time you speak?” she had asked of him, disliking the fact he and the others of his generation used them, “Shortened words are so… surface.” she had told him which Namor didn’t like, they always had this discussion, “I LIKE them. You’re changing the subject.” Namor had told her as she had stroked the bottom of her chin.
“Well… perhaps it is just a phase.” she had said to him, “Come, but be careful…” she had told him, making Namor follow, “This is the season when The Warm Air from the North makes The Ice Fields treacherous.” she had reminded of Namor, “And be sure to keep water in sight at all times… if only for MY sake.” she had reminded him, “I will, mother.” he had said to her.
“You had always been a good son, Namor…” Fen had told him as she had recounted the past, telling him about the past of them he was a child, when Brynn, her cousin who had wanted Byrrah to become the heir instead of her son and raised Byrrah to think the same, it was one of the reasons why he had been trapped on the surface when he, Bobo and their friend Meranno had played with him.
Thankfully they had went and told her, the two reminiscing of when he was sleeping peacefully with the seals, “And that’s how we learned I could live out of water forever.” he had told his mother, “I know. I was there.” he had said which made her smile at his impatience, “I have been rambling on about things you know as well as I. Forgive me.” she had said to him.
“NOW who’s being silly, mother?” he had said to her, “But you see? That was YEARS ago… and you still haven’t told me any more about my father and the other Americans than I knew then.” he had told him, making Fen sigh at that, “It is not yet time. Namor.” she had told him, “And when’ll it BE time?” he had asked of her, “I will know. And then YOU will know.” she had promised to him.
“Believe me, son, you are even more superior to your father than you are to Atlanteans.” she had told him, “Why that may be, what strange accident of birth caused it… we may never know…” Fen had told him, both of them remembering when he had lifted that ancient sunken surface derelict, they knew that he was destined for more, “It’s the reason why Byrrah and the others… yes, even your own Grandfather…” she said.
“That is why they all FEAR you, at least a little.” she had told him, surprising Namor, “But that’s crazy! Do they think I’d ever do anything to hurt a fellow Atlantean?” he had asked her, and Fen had no answer for that, so she decided to change the subject, “Would you show me your flying? Bobo told me you had been practicing.” she had said and hearing that, he smiled before swimming up into the sky “YIPPEEEE!”.
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1/7/1935, Atlantis, Atlantic Ocean
Namor had been swimming through the city once again, smiling as he had done as much before he had seen all of his friends and cousin were all around each other now, the boys having accepted Nammu and Dorma once they had brought Tiny to the caverns, “Hey everyone, what’s up?” he had asked of the group, “Want to go play ‘American Invaders’ in that old sunken sub?” he had asked of Namor.
That had excited him, “Sure! Let’s–” “Namor! Come here, son! I want you to meet someone!” Fen had shouted out, exasperating the prince, “Oh, mother… do I HAVE to?” he had asked of him, “You go to your Mommy, Pinky!” Meranno had told him, “We’ll manage.” he had said, making the three of them glare towards the boy as they had seen that there was a blonde girl with a toddler in her arms.
“Namor, this is a cousin whom you have not seen since you were a baby.” she had told him, “Aquaria Nautica Neptunia and her daughter Namorita…” she had said, surprising them, “Huh?” Namor had asked of them, “But father’s always like to call me Namora ever since I was a babe.” she had told him, making Bobo grin towards that as his aunt had spoken up now.
“Now that she and her father have returned to Atlantis to live here again, I want you to introduce her to your friends.” she had said, but before Namor could say anything, Nammu, Dorma and Bobo swam forward with smiles, “Great to have you here!” Bobo had said, “Do you prefer Namora or Aquaria?” Dorma had asked as Nammu had grinned and motioned for Namorita.
“Don’t I get a say?” Namor had asked, making them all turn, “No, we all know that you’re not in change when those two are around.” Bobo had said, making Namora laugh at that when a man had approached them, “Talan, could you please watch our daughter? My cousin wanted to give me a tour.” she had said towards the man who smiled, Namorita who saw him swimming over with joy.
With that done, the four of them had started to swim around her, “And to answer your question, I prefer Namora, since I AM the Elder cousin.” The princess said with a teasing grin, making Namor scowl at that as they had went and swam, “So you’re half pinkling like Namor?” Bobo had asked of her, her not having any wings and her skin being blue like the others there.
“I may not look it, but I’m as stronger than any boy.” she had told them with a smirk as Byrrah, Beemer and Meranno had seen the group approaching them, “Namora?!” Beemer had said, making her smile, “Good to see you again, Cousin!” she had said, as she had hugged him, Byrrah and Meranno had spoken to each other with scowls before Meranno spoke, “So… are we playing American Invaders?”
“Sounds fun.” she had said with a grin, remembering how she had made that game for Beemer when he was little, “I call The girls–” “Uh–uh,” Byrrah had said to her, “Dorma us too much of a girly girl and Nammu cheats.” he had told them, making Bobo scowl at that as Nammu spoke, “I only cheat because you two always try to make me lose!” she had snarled, making Namor swim forward.
“How about I make sure she doesn’t cheat, okay?” she had asked and hearing that, the boys were a bit put off but they had nodded towards her while Dorma had swam over, “Can you show me how to play?” The young lady had asked of them, “[Yes!]” Nammu had said towards her with a smile at that before they had went and swam towards the others to go and play.
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1/7/1935, The Royal Palace, Atlantis
They had all come back and were laughing with each other as they had seen that Korra was approaching with Namorita, the toddler smiling at her mother, “Mama!” she had shouted out, reaching for her as Namora had approached with a smile, going to gether daughter, “Hello there, little one.” she had said, peppering her forehead with kisses as they had all looked at the display of affection.
“How old were you?” Nammu asked, “When you had her?” she had said and hearing that, Namora had thought on that, “I was probably… fifteen, sixteen?” she had said towards them, making them all which had made the others all look towards the older woman who had smiled at that, “Why?” Beemer had asked, a bit shocked at that as they had went and sat, curious.
“I was young, but the geneticists who were doing a blood test found that… that it would be difficult for me to have children at all.” she had told them, Korra placing a hand on her shoulder at that, “So you married Talan because…?” Byrrah started, “Because I knew that my time to have a family was limited, so I married the boy I loved and then we had tried until we got this little miracle here.” she told them.
Namorita had giggled at that, her mother tickling her belly and making Dorma a bit envious, “Were… were you scared?” she had asked, making Namora had thought, “Back then, yes, I was… I heard of how painful it was,” she said, having a nostalgic look on her face, “But if I knew that I would have her here today, I would do it all over again.” she had told them, making them all smile at that.
As the girls had went and played with the babe, they had noticed that Thakorr was approaching them, “Namor! Bobo! I need to talk to you,” he had said, making them look towards the Emperor who seemed to be thinking, “I was wondering if the two of you still wished to join the Tri–Team?” he had said, making the boys smile at that as the boys there had looked at them with an odd expression.
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8/3/1936, Pacific Ocean
“Namor! When are you going to grow up?!” Nammu had shouted out towards him as she and her team had been pushing The Neptune Net, the device that they had used to help them feed their people, he had his trident and turned towards her and the others, “But I’m on lookout for sharks.” he had told her, making Nammu glare, “There are lookouts all over.” she had snipped.
Dorma had stayed in The Arctic Ocean, her father had let Nammu join and she decided to get her hands dirty since girls weren’t allowed on The Tri–Team, “Are you above working with your people?” she had teased to him, “No! I have sharp eyes, and…” he had started to say, but his friend wasn’t having any of that, “Get over here.” she had told him and so he went to her spot.
“I’m not even allowed an opinion?” he had asked her, “Actions, not words, princeling.” she had said to him before he spoke, “No one else on The Tri–Team has to push.” he had said but still went to help, “And Bobo’s not pushing.” he said, making Nammu scowl before noticing something behind him that made her smirk, “Speaking of your cousin…” she told him, “Hey, need a hand?” the Devil said.
“Now lead by example, Namor.” Nammu had said towards him, making Namor focus on his cousin, “Come on, Bobo, let’s move this thing.” he had told him as Bobo had smiled towards him, “Better put your back into it, then.” he said, making Nammy cackle, “See? Your cousin doesn’t shy away from hard work.” she said, the two of them LOVING to gang up on him for fun.
“Nah, he’s just shy around the girls.” Namor had said, making both of them laugh as Nammu had went and elbowed him, “Shut up and push, both of you.” she said with a smile when they heard the Emperor, “Tri–Team, stay in formation!” Thakorr had shouted out, “Huh, your grandfather playing with those brats when there’s work to be done?” she had asked, making Namor turn.
“Playing? The whole Tri–Team is patrolling except us two.” Namor had said to her, as they had heard them, “Keep together! One mad at each point maximizes coverage and keeps us from getting in each others way.” he said, dressing simply like the others, his trident the only difference between them, “Look at them!” Nammu said, “Who’s feeding Atlantis while they’re playing in their little club?” she had asked.
“There’s no reason for them to be here, it’s calm waters and there’s nothing here for them to do but get in the way with the lack of danger.” she said which had made Namor glare, “In the way?!” he had asked, but before she could snark back, Nammu had see something, “The cove!” she had said towards him which was when they saw some of the infants whose mothers brought them swimming out.
“Get those babies back inside the cove right now. They could attract…” someone had said, but it as too late as they had come in seeing the little ones, “…Sharks!” one shouted and on instinct, Namor had left to stop them, Bobo and Nammu close behind, “Namor, protect the cove.” Thakorr had ordered, “Bobo? Nammu?” He asked, “Right behind you.” both said as nammu went and grabbed the babes.
“Tri–Team, fall back.” Their Queen and lead fisher ordered, “Sharks!” Beemer had shouted out, “Tri–Team, where are you going? Hold formation! Let Thakorr take point.” Korra had ordered of them, but none were listening, “They’re in the way! I can’t get a clear shot!” Thakorr had said, his trident raised, “Move aside, boys!” he had ordered of the older boys as Bobo got in front.
“Here, boy!” he said as Korra went to grab the babies, “I’m a bigger meal than those minnows.” he had told the sharks, “Bobo, get away!” Thakorr had ordered, not wanting to kill his nephew, “Namor, hurry.” Korra had told grandson, “Bobo! Nammu!” he said as the two kept trying to save them, “NOOO!” he had shouted as the shark went and bit Bobo’s left arm, “Arghhh!” he had shouted as he was being dragged.
“Bobo!” Namor has shouted as Nammu had hurried to get the scared babies away, the others going to approach, but Namor took the chance, going and hitting the shark, making it bend backwards, “Nnngthh!” Bobo had shouted in pain, but he was free and that was all that had mattered as the six of them had looked and saw that Thakorr and Korra were approaching with worrying expressions.
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“You were on patrol.” Korra said as all six of them had stood, scared of the fierce queen, “ON PATROL!” She had told them, “Your jobis to maintain formation. That’s the very first thing we teach you at trident training.” she had snapped at the three older boys as she formed a triangle with her fingers, “Maintain formation and don’t flounder around King Thakorr like jellyfish on jufu juice.” she told them, “Right, Thakorr?” she snapped.
Like any sensible man, he didn’t outright say no, “It’s not ENTIRELY their fault.” he said, stroking his beard, “I should have–” “It IS entirely their fault.” she told the trio, “And you, Beemer, my own grandson…” Korra had said, disappointed in him, “But–” “But nothing. Hold your tongue!” she had snapped towards him, silencing him, “I’m ashamed of you.” she had told him annoyed
“Disobeying a direct order in the heat of battle? Get yourself killed, that’s fine.” The Queen had told them, “But never endanger the lives of those who’re depending on you!” she had snarled in anger before she had started to calm down and look to the younger three there, “Bobo, how’s that arm?” Korra had asked her GOOD grandson, “Smarts.” he had said to her, “And you, Nammu? Are you hurt anywhere?”
Nammu had went and shaken her head at that, “No, I’m fine.” she had told her, making Korra smile as she had went and rubbed her grandsons head, “Try and keep it out of a shark’s mouth for the next few says, all right?” she had told him before hugging the trio, “You did well. All three of you.” she told them before turning, “Now, you boys need to show me you can follow orders. Here’s what you’re going to do.”
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8/3/1936, Scaling Station, Pacific Ocean
“This sucks octopus tentacles.” Beemer said as they gutted the latest catch, “We’re the Trident Team. Our job is protecting Atlantis, not gutting and cleaning fish.” another went as the trio watch in sarongs, “Heh!” Namor said, elbow on Bobo’s shoulder and Nammu’s, “Queen Korra’s a woman, now a warrior.” Beemer said, making the trio glare, the toy boys learning respect for girls from Namora, Fen and Korra.
“What does she know about the ways of the Tri–Team?” he had asked, “Apparently more than you.” Nammu said while Bobo glare with arms crossed with his new shirt on, “Shut up and scoop, Beemer.” he told his older brother, “She’s a fishwife.” Beemer said, “Watch your mouth!” Nammu said with both going to restrain her, “Don’t rise to the bait.” Bobo told the two, the calm one with Dorma in the Atlantic.
The three had swam over and glared at the three, “A fat old tuna.” Beemer had told the two, “Watch your mouth, Beemer.” he said, but he wasn’t scared, “You’re yellow, hiding behind the children in the heat of battle.” Beemer said before smirking, “No, not yellow… pink. Pink like a salmon.” he said, making them get angy, “Awww… The pink prince is blushing. You and your girl gonna cry?” he asked, “Ha har.” the other said.
That was when the king appeared, “Is there a problem, boys?” Thakorr asked them, “King Thakorr…” Beemer said as they went back to work, “Gonna tattle on me, Pink Prince?” Beemer had asked and hearing that, Nammu and Namor had went to the chum basket, “No.” he said as she gave it to him, “I don’t need the King to fight my battles.” he said, pouring it on him and making a mess of their cousin.