You had never been someone that defied orders or something that didn't do as they were told.

Atlantis had been, in the past, an amazing place to live and to grow up however in recent years those around you had become more wary of the man that took up the position of your king.

Even though Orm was terrifying to pretty much everyone in Atlantis, you had always seen a different side to him.

Growing up alongside him and Mera made for an interesting and eventful childhood – whilst you didn't agree with some of the things that Orm had done, you weren't going to go against him.

You had found yourself as one of Orm's advisors, alongside Vulko, and many people didn't agree with having a woman as advisor to the king, but their opinions never lasted long.

Of course you had gone to the meeting that Orm was having with King Nereus but when the attack from the submarine descended, you had been caught in the crossfires of people trying to get away and the result being you falling from your steed and crashing against one of the pillars that surrounded you all.

Orm saw you crash against the pillar and sent Vulko over to help you.

"Are you alright my lady?" he questioned as he reached out to you.

You shook your head. "My back took most of the impact."

He nodded, not asking anymore questions but pulling you into him so that you would be able to get back.

Once Orm had taken care of the situation, and spoken to King Nereus, he came over to where Vulko was still holding you.

"What happened?" he demanded almost instantly.

"As people were fleeing, I was caught up with them and I was made to crash against the pillar."

He sighed, looking annoyed and made the motion for all of his people to return to Atlantis.

Once you were back, Orm took you to his chambers in order to provide medical assistance.

"Sir, it hurts," you told him as he placed you onto his bed.

He rolled his eyes, a slight smile on his face. "Enough of the "Sir" nonsense my dear, we aren't in public anymore."

You smiled at him and rolled onto your front so that Orm could unzip your clothes to get to your back.

The hissed intake of breath was enough to tell you that the pillar had done some damage. "It is not a surprise that you are in pain my dear, the bruising that has already developed is immense."

"Which means that you can't roll your eyes at me when I say it hurts," you reminded him causing him to chuckle. "But also, that you need to take care of me."

Orm lay down next to you, running his hand through your hair gently. "I always take care of you."

Nodding, with a smile, you closed your eyes as Orm leant forward to kiss you but quickly winced when his hand wrapped around your waist.

"Let's hope you heal fast," he stated making you laugh.

"As long as you don't put me in a situation like that again, we will be fine."

His brow furrowed at your words, clearly confused as he was unaware that you knew he had orchestrated the attack.

You sighed, reaching out to place your hand on his cheek. "I know the submarine was your idea, and I know you paid that guy off to do it – you want revenge on Arthur, I can see that."

Orm looked shocked but then regained his composure. "Why did you not say anything?"

"Whilst I don't agree with you, I know that I cannot stop you nor can I convince you that it isn't right," you explained. "All I can do is try to make sure that you don't die in the process and that you don't kill your brother."

"He isn't my brother!"

Sighing again, you tried to sit up but still winced in pain. "As much as you want to deny it Orm, he is, and I know that your mother would hate to see all of this happening."

Orm sat up next to you, pulling you into him as gently as he could and kissed the top of your head. "My mother wouldn't have wanted this, no, but she shouldn't have had him."

"We cannot change the past; we can only ensure that our future is what we wish."

"And our future will not have the half-breed in it."

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Written by Hannah.

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