Ariel is the youngest daughter of Aquaman and Aquawoman, as well as Arthur Curry Jr.'s younger sister. She inherited her father's talent to connect with water creatures and is also able to converse with terrestrial creatures. As she grows up, she learns that she is expected to take over the throne from her uncle once he is ready. Aquaman Jr. was born in Hollywood on December 25th, 1958. He has two older sisters named Aquamarine and Aquagirl. His parents are members of the underwater kingdom of Atlantis who were sent by their king to protect the world from evil. When Arthur Jr. is just a baby, an enemy named Black Manta kidnaps him to use him as leverage against his father. When Aquaman returns home to find his son missing, he travels across the globe in search of him. During his quest, he meets other heroes who help him fight off enemies along the way. Eventually, Aquaman finds his son in the hands of Black Manta, who plans to kill him too. But before he can do so, Wonder Woman comes to the rescue and saves Arthur Jr. From there on out, she takes care of him since his father cannot be found to claim him. Wonder Woman loves animals so she decides to raise Arthur Jr. as her own son until her country needs her again. She teaches him how to fight and how to use his powers wisely.