Aqua Tony (Reboot)

After finding the second part, Tony just put the suit on, grabbed Mera, and flew out of the cave, to the beach.

Mera did scream when she was in the air.

Tony had to fly low, both for her sake and to not be detected.

He still wants to be left alone.

Even if the red head he carried was slowly growing into him.

He landed just at the side of the ocean.

Mera immediately threw up.

"How, do you fly that fast, without getting dizzy."

"You get used to it."

"Well, warn me next time."

"Sure Coral."

"Are you gonna call me Coral all the time ?"

"I like nicknames. You should hear all the ones that I gave my friends."

"Something tells me I should be grateful that Coral is mine."

"Yep."

They had to change into Atlantean clothes.....well Mera changed to her green scale suit. He just took the shirt off, and used the pants he always uses when diving.

Lucky for them, one of the things Tony brought was a completely water proof bag to store their dry clothes, they need them for the place the map had pointed to, Sicily.

It used to be one of his mother's favorite places to visit. It's gonna be nostalgic...but also painful to go there.

"My Aunt made this using some resources she got on her last days at SHIELD. She never wanted me to be without any stuff when I traveled."

"SHIELD has been under Atlantis' radar as a....not so good thing. Orm wanted his war earlier. But later they disappeared."

"Ah the organization was filled manipulative bastards that wanted control more than anything, no way Hydra got inside them so easily...though there were good people among them. They are the ones seeking to rebuild the organization as it was meant to be."

"Ah...so what are we catching a ride this time. Don't get me on another whale's mouth please."

"Let's see.....well would you look at that. There are some orcas nearby. What about we ask them."

"Perfect."

The orca pod swam close to them. Tony spoke to them and they agreed to take them close to Sicily.

Mera was happy to ride on the orca's back instead of a whale's mouth.

As they made their way, he initiated a conversation.

"You know, this where the first animals I really spoke with."

"Orcas ?"

"Yes, well the first was a shark in an aquarium, saved me and Sharon from some bullies. Ok more save her than me, my little cousin has always gotten herself into trouble. I didn't know that I could speak with them back then. It was when I met an orca pod back in California that I learned what I could do."

"Wow, this have always been my favorite animal."

"Really ?"

"Before my mother died, she took me near the surface to see them, I have always liked to do that."

"How did your mother.. sorry I overstepped."

"It's fine, you told me your secret, I tell you mine, she died in the war with Wakanda. The relationship between Xebel and Atlantis was completely damaged after that, as Xebel wanted to pull of the war and reach peace, but Orvax wanted to keep going. She was killed by a stray blast. It was her death that made my father stop all efforts against Wakanda. Orvax wasn't happy with that, but with no other troops, he accepted to reach a peaceful solution. Orm managed to fix the relationship with Xebel, but my father has never fully trusted him. Though....he wants this war too."

"Never took my brother as a politic."

"Speak first, one of the few things he still has from Maria. Wish he got that that didn't only mean for Atlantis, but the surface as well."

"How did you met my mother ?"

"My father took me to a peace meeting with Orvax. Orm didn't leave his father side. Maria noticed me being miserable, so with my father's permission, she took me away. My father didn't like Orvax, but he respected Maria. She took me to the place where my mother and I saw the orcas. It was there, were she told me about you."

"Mom always had that effect on people. She must have seen something about you that made her tell you that."

"I don't know maybe she felt bad for the recently motherless child, who's older sister turned criminal. Also....You also have that effect."

"Nah, the others won't tell you that."

"Who, that asshole Rogers, I don't care what the dick thinks."

"I don't either.....but dad did."

"How was your father anyway."

"Cold, had trouble telling me that he loved me. But recently....I have learned more of the emotions he kept concealed.."

"Where you raised in Atlantis, you would be praised for your achievements. It would have made you a very gifted technician, were you not the true King of course. Brains and brawn are valued equally. Most Kings have respected that, Orm included."

"My butler Jarvis, one of the few mom told the truth, felt more like a father than him."

"If he feels like your father, he might was well be your father."

"You know....maybe you're right."

"So, are all your teammates assholes."

"Most of them, but Rhodey, Vision and Peter are cool. I actually wanted to tell Rhodey the truth, but my loyalty to mom won."

"Only 3 were nice ?"

"Thor and Bruce are cool to, but they disappeared before the Civil War."

"Hm.....wait, Thor ? As the Prince of Asgard ?"

"Ah of course. Atlantis and Asgard are allies, you must hav known about Thor."

"He seemed a bit exited for fighting and rash to be honest."

"He was, but Pointbreak has changed on that regard. He still has some moments but apologizes quickly after that." He remembered the whole incident just after Ultron came on line. Thor had apologized for his actions very shortly after that. Which was more than certain others that just watched.

"Well he's your friend, so I'll believe your word."

"His brother was a dick though. Just like mine."

"Please, you haven't met my sister. Actually I kinda wish you never do. She's nothing but a prisoner now anyway."

"What did she do ?"

"Became a thief, stold from the wrong people and....well father got tired of giving her chances. Specially since her last heist ended up with 6 people died. She's in prison for life."

"Wow."

"Yep."

"By the way, how do you know of Ironman ?"

"Vulko and I came to the costal cities to check on you. You should have seen his face when you were kipnabed, he almost had a heart attack. We wanted to look for you, but you were to far in land for us to reach. We then saw you become Ironman and all of your adventures. Rumors of the few that ventured into the surface reached the capital and Orm, he gained respect for you."

"He still wants me dead."

"Honestly, I think he prefers not to kill you, his pride and desire for war gets in his way. And I know you don't want to kill him."

"He is my brother, no matter what an ass he is."

And she's right, Tony didn't want to kill him. He's literally the last member of his blood family he has.

It is something he wouldn't like to loose.

Meanwhile at the surface.

Thor had arrived on the island Norway had given him to rebuild his home.

The same island the Infinity Beer Wizard sent him and Loki to meet their father one last time, before Hela arrived.

Thor sat on that same spot, looking at the ocean. The one that is giving his former teammates so much trouble lately.

Still, Thor liked looking at it. It was peaceful.

"I thought I'd find you here."

Loki waked towards the place, and sat besides him.

"So, did you tell anyone about me ?"

"Not yet. With the situation that they are facing right now. Besides we have to rebuild first."

"Agreed. But I do wish I would have seen their faces, specially the Captain's."

"Heh, it would have been fun."

"I did hear about the son of Stark missing. Dr. Banner seemed pretty angered by it."

"So I am. I thought the Captain was an honorable man, but seeing his actions....I can't say that anymore."

Steve reminded Thor of his days before exile. Going from fight to fight, thinking that he could solve anything with his fists.

He knew better than that now. Words could be equally, sometimes more, powerful than a fist. But seeing how the world had turned against him, had rebranded him from protector to traitor, and Steve still thought he was right...he didn't have hopes the man would change. Not unless that they hit him with something he can't recover from.

"Shame." Loki said. "From all of your interests, he was the one I really wanted to meet. He seems like a very interesting character."

"You two getting along ? I wouldn't be sane for not fearing that."

"We would do glorious things. But you have grown...mother would be proud."

"She would be proud of you as well."

Loki smiled lightly and looked towards the sea.

"It truly is a marvelous view."

"It is."

"Thor, you are aware we can't interfere with the Atlantis issue, unless they attack us."

"My days of violating peace treaties are long over. As it pains me to send some friends without my support, my people come first."

"I do believe that there is more to the situation that we know of."

"I agree. It would be wise to know more before we act."

"Well I can't shapeshift into one, they would find me."

"Of course not, Asgard needs you."

"I am surprised how kind they are to me."

"Well your policies while impersonating Odin were really liked by mostly everyone, specially the commoners. And seeing how Hela killed most of the warriors, well they are on the majority. I don't plan to change your policies by the way."

Just then, Heimdall came behind them.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness. The people of Asgard are calling for their King and Prince."

"Alright, let's go."

They walked towards the people.

"Loki, I do need you to do something for me." Thor said quietly.

"What is it ?"

"Remember the witch, Wanda Maximoff."

"Yes ?"

"She's a bit cocky for my liking. Can you figure something out ?"

Loki gave a true smile at that.

"How mischievous can i be ?"

"As much as you want."

"Oh I am gonna enjoy this assignment a lot Brother."

Back on the sea.

"So he thinks that preventing a war, is worst than fighting one ?"

"Rogers is obsesed with being a hero. That's why he rejected the accords, because they told him when to act."

"You know, if I ever meet this Rogers. I will drown him."

"Please do."

"Or I could...you know. Remove his so special gifts."

"You could do that ?"

"My powers allow me to manipulate any liquid, and that includes freezing it or boiling it. I can manipulate blood and other things as well, though I never use that because it is extreme. But if I managed to get the serum from his blood, well I could make it banish."

Tony's eyes went wide. He had already considered making an anti serum in case Rogers went on more rampages. But if Mera can do that naturally...

It would safe him a lot of problems.

The orca Tony was riding made a noice.

"What is he saying."

"We are here. Now allow me to show me a place on the surface that is actually nice."

"Very well, impress me."