Namor - The Ocean Calls

The Princess

It's been three since the night in the library happened. Since then Namor has been away on business; from the urgency and time Namor has been putting into this I can only assume it's big. In my free time since my injuries have healed I spend most of it within the library. Idris keeping me company translating ancient Talokan text; as well as teaching me some of the language.

Idris likes hearing me speak it due to my accent; she said I pronounce the language it a unique way but in a good way. I made my way out of the library down to the ancestral hut. Sometimes when I miss Namor's presence sitting here and reading gives me comfort.

Idris told me more stories of some of the ancient murals and their stories. The Talokan people have moved many times across the sea to ensure their safety and anonymity to the surface world. I heard a splash sound from outside the hut followed by hurried steps. Looking up from my book I spot Namor entering. I stood up closing the book Namor's eyes were serious as he stalked in.

"Idris take y/n to her hut, we have guests coming and I cannot have her interfere," he said. I raised a brow at the sternness of his voice. Idris bowed and walked to me quickly trying to get me away. My feet were rooted to the spot a scowl on my face as I stood there and Namor freshened the room up.

"No hello?" I said. Namor turned to me he seemed annoyed that I was still here after he demanded Idris to take me away.

"I don't have time for casual conversation at this time," he walked past me.

"Well I do, three days in fact worth of time," I followed him as he walked.

"I'm sorry y/n but now is not the time, please follow Idris to your hut I will find you after," he picked up a bowl of paint.

"Promise me," I held my book tighter. Namor turned toward me again.

"Promise you won't keep me waiting another three days," I said. Namor didn't say anything only nodded and turned back to the wall. I took a breathe turning and walking passed Idris toward my hut. Two soldiers then came out of the waters with two women in there arms laying them on hammocks.

"Who are they?" I asked Idris. She quickly took my arm pulling me toward the hut.

"No one my lady, please keep walking," her head was down. I looked harder at the two noticing one; from this angle looked like Shuri from Wakanda. My heart dropped at the ideas that swirled through my mind of why they were here. I didn't recognize the other young woman with her. I entered my hut walking to my chair and table sitting down.

"My lady are you alright?" Idris walked over kneeling taking my hands.

"Is he replacing me already? Is this a sign that I'm to be brought back to the surface?" I spoke softly. I wasn't speaking to Idris directly but rather to the open trying to organize my thoughts.

"No my lady, I wish I could give you more comfort but our Ajaw has never really brought outsiders to these grounds before you," Idris replied.

"I am no one of importance, no royalty I come from a middle class military family. I hold know power or stature, perhaps this is where our story comes to a end Idris," I looked at Idris. Her eyes seemed to have tears forming, she looked down standing letting my hands go. She wiped at her eyes taking a breath before bowing and leaving.

Some hours passed and I heard voices from outside my hut. Namora and Idris had walked over too the two women. Namora offering Shuri garments that were much more lavish then what I first received. Shuri walked into a hut changing and was escorted by Namora to the ancestral hut. I noticed no guards closely around me, leaving my shoes behind and tying the bottom of my dress above my ankles I sneaked out.

I stood on the back end of the hut toward a crack in the wall. Namor and Shuri were speaking; Namor relaying Shuri on there history. They then got on the topic of a scientist the secrets of Vibranium now worldwide knowledge. The danger that Wakanda has not exposed themselves too but now Talokan. Shuri then offered a term of negotiation, herself. I gasped pulling away from the wall, Namor ear flickering toward my direction without fully acknowledging it.

Namor looked at Shuri contemplating, I was the only one from the surface world to see the grand city. Would he do the same? Show Shuri off to his people and his city? Namor explained the dangers of seeing the city without the proper equipment.

I turned toward the hut with the underwater suits; there was a huge metal one and then the jelly suit I used. I managed to sneak by a few workers snagging one of the suit operatives. Placing it onto my back I watched as Namor escorted Shuri to one of the large metal suits having the guards assist in getting her inside. Following them to the pool they were alone, no guards around.

"Stay close," Namor said. They dived into the water I counted too twenty before following suit; the current navigating easier on the third trip around. I quickly held onto a passing cart of a vendor watching and Namor showed Shuri the city. By the body language Namor was relaxed and Shuri in awe. I couldn't make out too much conversation due to the distance between us. They stood gazing at the sun of Talokan for a handful of minutes before being brought back to the cavern coves.

I hadn't thought about this part fully and I feared of being discovered if I didn't plan my resurfacing just right. I waited a few minutes in the city before going back up the current. Thankfully in my resurfacing Namor and Shuri were gone. Pulling myself out of the pool I deactivated the suit placing it my belt on the dress. I made my way back over to my hut opening the door gently and closing it.

I jumped as a figure came out of the darkness grabbing me from behind. A hand covered my mouth to keep me from calling out. I elbowed the person in the stomach causing them to groan and spin me around. I was shocked to see it was Namor standing there with a angry look on his face.

"Hello," he said.

"Hi..." I stood there as his hold on my arms was tight.

"Would you like to explain to me why you felt the need to spy on me tonight?" He let my arms go.

"I... I wasn't spying I simply allowed my curiosity to get the best of me," I replied.

"Don't lie to me!" He exclaimed. I jumped at the tone of his voice, why was he so angry all of a sudden?

"No, you don't lie to me," I shoved his chest a bit.

"I know who that woman is who you showed the city too. Do you think I'm that naive?" I said.

"What?" He asked this time taken back.

"That's princess Shuri of Wakanda, you brought her here for more than just a tour of the city. She offered herself up to you quickly, how would you expect me to read that?" I walked to my chair sitting. Namor stood their facing the door fists clenched before running a hand through his hair.

"The Princess is here as a part of the negotiating process for the American scientist nothing more," Namor looked down.

"You don't look so sure with that statement," I crossed my arms sitting back. Namor shook his head heading to the door; I faced the other side of the room Namor hesitated over the door handle.

"Goodnight," he said before leaving. I sat there as he left a tear leaving my eye after several seconds. I put my head in my hands in my lap taking deep breaths trying to keep myself from breaking down.

"Don't break y/n, don't let a man be the reason you break, not again," I took a deep breathe composing myself. I stood placing my wet suit mechanic in my dresser drawer before changing. Tomorrow morning I will get to the bottom of this myself with or without Namor.