(POV GENERAL)
Similar if not comparable to Gotham's horrid weather out on the Coasts of Coastal city deep and far within its blue was a brewing storm of sea and brimstone. Lighting cackled and thunder crackled at each other as did the on coming water's. Yet through this storm a man swam within not noticeable by to the eye due to the ragging sea's this man stood at six one yet commanded more as he held over his very presence demanded it. This privileged man wore no shirt revealing his chiseled physique while the opposite could be said for his bottom torso as it was covered by sea green slacks attached to a black belt adorned with the Aquarius symbol. Over his body were detailed tattoos depicting of royalty or religious rights. Yet these things never caught anyones attention including his eye catching features that matched his chiseled figure being his blue eyes and long blonde hair.
No. What gained most and if not all's attention was the hook for a blade that plastered itself over his right arm. This injury was of naive hubris of misjudging both character and trust. Leaving it a reminder of this lesson The hook was attached to a synthetic grip designed by technology the planet hasn't seen yet as it was far beyond the reaches of man.
The look that displaced upon the stranger's face was not contempt however but of displeasure as to the thing before him. A towering creature of emerald scales with fangs that gave most sea predators to shame. Yet this wasn't what displeased this man of water. What did however was the lack of communication he could give it. This was Aquaman the hero and king to Atlantis as his birthright given to him by his Mother and Father. And with that the unique gift of communication with the blue sea's residents.
Before these events wed have to turn back only a few hours. Deep under the ocean's surface about twenty seven miles away from Coastal City lay the continent known as Atlantis the lost city only known to the first Atlantean's of its sinkage. But with destruction came renewal as the Atlantean's used their folly as a chance upon a new life as they began on a technological frontier. Of course however with developments of power other's began to desire it, but that's a story for another time.
Within the throne room of Atlantis as the sea breathed its way through to the King Arthur Curry the Aquaman sat alone. Contemplating his newest and most harmful injury of pride and shame. His hook as his beloved brother Orm took it as his true colors of conquest showed. Too late for Arthur to realize as Orm took the mantle of Ocean Master and nearly kill his wife and newborn child. Feeling the pain of near loss was a far more worser boon compared to his hand. Yet the pain persisted if not for his new surfaced dweller allies.
If not for their intrusion upon his land his brother now disowned would have taken away both those he loved and his birthright as king. This caused the King to enter a moment of collection. As he was taught a King should carry all those under him burdens' he was now taught not everyone could carry such burdens. Arthur only plagued himself with further thoughts of disregard not even answering the call of the very people in front of him.
During Arthur's understanding moment a guard had entered his room. The guard in question was one of high authority and dressed as such if not more. Vulko Arthur's grandest advisor and most of all friend quietly approached through the water that all Atlanteans must learn to traverse. Adorned in the very armor of his clan bowed before his King as he slowly raised his voice "Your Majesty?" Hearing Vulko's plea Arthur took notice of his presence and answered "Yes?"
Seeing his King's raised head Vulko lowered his showing his tied darkened hair and smiled down sporting the news of his own soldiers "A creature of unknown strength threatens the surfaced dwellers east of us my Lord." Arthur surprised by the mention of Surfaced dweller's this soon after the ended threat of Orm's takeover. Arthur was clearly surprised, but didn't show it as he was simply waiting for Vulko to continue. "I only voice this at the Queen's request." Hearing the reason Arthur stood from his thrown and floated beside Vulko asking "You said to the East correct?"
Hearing his King's interest Vulko smiled and nodded while asking his own question "Should I let Queen Mera know you will be paying back our debt?" Arthur turned and simply didn't respond as he picked up his golden trident which floated within the water held by an invisible pedestal. Once gripped Arthur swam eastward not giving him an answer. "Understood" was all that was said as Vulko left the throne room to report to Queen Mera about Arthur's choice.
Arthur by using his Atlantean's genes swam faster than any sea creature under the oceans waters swimming eastward. Providing aid in exchange for the Justice Leagues protection against Orm. this favor wouldn't pay them back fully but it would ease Arthur's mind as he required a distraction and he wasn't a fool to let this go to waste. A total of fifteen minutes passed till Arthur ventured just upon the borders of Coastal City only going as far as the fish bay as he awaited his prey to find him.
Moment's pass underwater and thinking it to be cowardly Arthur swam to the surface with his thought proven. Subtle vibrations began to move across the waves slowly colliding with the current of the waves. Yet year's within the water taught Arthur otherwise this was the creature a coward. Waiting patiently The Aquaman tightened his grip over his trident while he felt his blood bubble at the chance of battle the thoughts of a hardened warrior. Were point proven as the creature's vibrations across the water suddenly hastened feeling the encroaching danger Aquaman awaited until he nearly felt the creature below him.
Utilizing his strength Aquaman jumped from the water landing in the air fifteen feet above the water followed by the creature similar toward mythology this creatures body resembled Wyverns from Arthurian legends. Its body was massive and elongated with a fishline physique providing a versatile body for its aquatic hunting grounds. Seeing the creatures emergence Aquaman simply scoffed at the unknown creature and hoisted his trident in a throwing motion while the Plesioth opened its jaws.
Its head is long and crocodilian, with a massive jaw seemingly capable of powerful biting attacks and more. Following down its body the Green Plesioth's scales coloration was as its name suggests a deep emerald green in assorting shades, often highlighted by its lighter shaded underbelly tones being yellow with blue accents helping it camouflage in aquatic areas. Following the scales led to both the tail and its side fins all sharp like sharpened and trained blades of a warrior. Providing a long and close range weapon as well as propulsion under water. Which explains its powerful jump after Aquaman out of the water nearly catching him within his mouth leaving only room for five feet between them.
Ignoring the closeness of the creature Aquaman stabbed his Trident downward from the sky giving judgment towards the demon of this sea. Yet the demon smarter than it seemed closed its mouth and within a split second thought quirked its lips and what followed was a pressurized water attack. A small geyser shot from its mouth easily pushing away the king of Atlantis Trident out of hand earning the Kings ire. "Insolent beast!" Was all Aquaman said before reducing himself to anger taking effect over his actions.
With both Aquaman's and the Plesioth's stand still both began to fall back into the waves where both thrived one for hunting and the other for something more. With violent splashes thunder and lightening soon followed adding a nuance to their battle similar towards a bard and tales the ballad was singing well as both man and beast clashes to its rhythm. As one would attempt to change the beat the other would counter. The beast attempting to fire another water pressured attack was stabbed not by Aquamans Trident but by his new appendage a now useful weapon the King realized as the Plesioth began to swim under the ocean's top descending with each second hoping for the perceived human to lose consciousness and fall prey into its jaws.
Unlike human's however the Atlantean race possessed the ability to breath at the farthest depths of the ocean unknown to the Plesioth as its attempts at killing Aquaman were failing without its knowledge forcing a smirk upon the underwater Kings face. As the Plesioth Aquaman continued to stab it which provided little resistance as it thought this was an attempt to break free until Aquaman held his hand out summoning his trident to his hand which then pointed skyward surprising the wyvern.
At his command lightening was summoned passing the surface of the water and pierced the trident's edge creating golden shine from the collision of lighting against Atlantean might. Surprising the creature causing fear to shudder through its emerald orbs known as its eyes. At the sight the Plesioth knew its end would be near if this attack struck so in a moment of crisis the Plesioth began to barrel roll within the water successfully throwing Aquaman off its body utilizing his chance of escape. However Aquaman was a difficult opponent to shake as his swimming speed nearly matched or even surpassed the Plesioth. What began a game of cat and mouse scared the Plesioth until an idea etched its cranium. A sight of light from the sea caught its eyes and a vile smile pierced its fangs.
Outside the coast Elias back into his Plague Doctor attire after securely finding an alley to change into found this city to be troubling to navigate at least Gotham had street names that didn't require cell phones. Thanks to this fact Elias had to while in normal clothes searched for a phone store and bought the newest model causing his balance to take a serious blow. The first trick was to first finding the store without directions. Check. The second hurtle was to not scare anyone within the store thankfully his 'Face' wasn't plastered world wide only in Gotham so everyone batted Elias with little attention only coming to the conclusions of a cosplayer shopping.
Thanks to that delusion however made Elias job easier when shopping for a a phone. Thinking he was an easy mark the salesman did his job trying to get Elias to purchase the most expensive and versatile phone in the store. However he didn't expect Elias to simply buy it with but a simple thought and sentence barely taking any consideration towards his words. 'Weirdo.' Was all the salesman thought as he exchanged the phone for cash followed by weird stares from both clientele and fellow coworkers.
Elias usual to the looks began to settle the basic id processes as he exited the store much to his jargon as his desire to sleep began to anger him as this devices cooperation was wained. After the loading sequence words in different texts and lunges began to form to welcome users of all types and nationalities. A formality that almost caused Elias to get infuriated by its long process until he read the word Bonjour and then a roar followed by it. Seeing a sight most men would die to see. "Hitler on a Dinosaur?"