Ocean Waves

Episode 58 of Nightwing & Batgirl.
== Plot ==
In Atlantis, Ocean Master and his henchmen came. Then, he announced his entry to Atlantis to Aquaman using his communicator. Aquaman received the call. 
"Greetings, King Aquaman. It is I, your brother Orm.", Ocean Master said.
Aquaman: Brother, why have you returned?
Ocean Master: I believe there's something here that should be mine.
Aquaman wondered, "What is it?"
Ocean Master answered, "Soon, you'll find out."
Later, Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad, and Aquagirl heard several bombings outside the palace. They were shocked. They went outside the palace, and from a few miles away, they saw the Atlantean guards being taken down by soldiers in black armor. Now, they went to battle. Aquaman also called Nightwing and Batgirl on his communicator.
"Aquaman to Nightwing and Batgirl. Requesting for immediate back-up!", he said.
"Coming immediately!", they responded. Now, the two rode the R-Marine and went to Atlantis.
"Who could this be? Has the big bad finally showed up?", Batgirl said.
"Whoever it is, we must take it down hard", Nightwing said.
Back at the battle in Atlantis, Aquaman called Orm and asked, "Brother, what is it you want that you even have to blow up parts of my kingdom?!"
"Calm down, brother. It wasn't me", Ocean Master responded.
This enraged Aquaman even more, who said, "Then who else can it be? I'm gonna find you! And when I find you, I'm gonna take you down, for good!".
"Very well then. Soon, you'll get what you want", Ocean Master responded, as he dropped the call.
Nightwing and Batgirl came, and asked what happened. 
"There were sudden bombings throughout our kingdom. Led by my brother Orm. He said he's here to claim something that he believes is his. I don't know what that is yet.", Aquaman told them.
"Maybe, it's the throne. After he was banished from Atlantis several years ago, he might be back with a vengeance", Batgirl said.
"Oh, yes! Of course it is. That's what he's up to", Aquaman agreed.
"But if he's sent here by Black Manta to take your throne, then what else could Black Manta be up to?", Aquagirl asked.
"We'll talk about that later. Let's leave the Manta men to the guards. We got to save the people from the crumbling buildings.", Mera told them. 
Now, Aquaman called the Atlantean rescue team, and he and the other heroes went out to the bombed buildings and rescued the Atlanteans who were stuck there. Meanwhile, Black Manta called Ocean Master, who asked, "How is everything going?"
Ocean Master replied, "Everything's going according to planned. I was able to tick Aquaman off, and I kept them busy. They all went to rescue the Atlanteans from the crumbling buildings that I bombed. Now's my opportunity to strike."
"Very well. Now, go for the throne. Once everything went according to planned, report to me immediately. I'll be your backup", Black Manta told him.
"Of course, master", Ocean Master responded, as the call dropped.
Now, Ocean Master showed up to the Atlantean guards.
"Orm!", Nuidis Vulko said, in shock.
"Long time no see. Why are you so surprised?", Ocean Master said.
"So you're the one responsible for the bombings!", Nuidis Vulko said.
"Very clever. Now that I've caused some minor destruction, what I have to do next is shut you up", Ocean Master replied.
Vulko told his men to fire at Ocean Master. The guards with their laser cannons, fired at Ocean Master, who was able to deflect them all with his trident. He took the men out. Vulko now called Aquaman and requested for immediate support.
He told them, "Your brother has shown up now! is the one responsible for the attacks! Now, he's up to something this time, maybe your throne".
Now, Nightwing and Batgirl told the four to get to the R-Marine to get there immediately. Now, they went turbo mode and got back to the center of Atlantis quickly. They saw Ocean Master about to enter the palace, but Nightwing shot him down with small missiles. 
"What the!", he said.
"For you to get the throne, you gotta get through me first", Aquaman challenged him.
"Brother, boy am I glad to see you", Ocean Master said.
"Don't ever call me that. After all you've done to my kingdom and my people", Aquaman said.
"So, you're ready to throw our brotherhood away, I see. I like your spirit. But you better be careful. You don't know who your going up against", Ocean Master responded.
Vulko suddenly charged at Ocean Master and kicked him from behind.
"Quit talking! Continue battling", he commanded. Now, the Atlantean guards continued battling the Manta men.
Ocean Master was able to hold his own against Vulko and the six heroes. He took them down to the sea floor. But, the heroes rose up and battled again. They were really determined to put down Orm. Meanwhile, the Atlantean rescue team were able to rescue Atlanteans in trouble, and they brought them to the Atlantean sanctuary, and stayed there with them.
Back at the battle...
"It doesn't have to be this way, brother. Let's stop this pointless battle and get back to being brothers instead of rivals", Ocean Master told Aquaman.
"Since you blew up parts of my kingdom, you asked for this. I know you. Talking peace is not on your terms.", Aquaman responded.
"If that's what you wanted.", Ocean Master said, as he took down Nightwing, Batgirl, Aqualad, Aquagirl, and Mera. They tried to get up but they couldn't.
"Now, your men are down. It's not yet too late to surrender", Ocean Master told Aquaman.
"I'll never give up my kingdom, and my people, especially to you!", Aquaman responded, as he continued battling Ocean Master. The Atlantean guards were still battling the Manta men as well.
In Black Manta's lair, he watches the battle, and saw that Ocean Master is having a hard time.
"Aquaman is quite persistent. It's time I send back up.", he said, as he commanded his Manta men to come to Atlantis with him. 
Aquaman was knocked down the ground. Then, Ocean Master whipped him with an electric whip, which electrocuted him, and he struggled to break free. He pulled the whip and spun Ocean Master around, sending him away. Then, he charged at him and slammed his face to the ground several times, but Ocean Master flipped him around. At this point, they were battling to death. But later, he saw a large ship, and more Manta men came down from it. The last to come down was Black Manta. The battle of the brothers was interrupted.
"Black Manta. So you finally decided to show up. You're gonna pay for all the destruction you caused my kingdom!", Aquaman told him, as he charged at him. But, Black Manta threw a fishnet which wrapped him and pinned him to the ground. Then, he commanded the Manta men to pick up the Atlantean guards and the other heroes. Aquaman struggled to get out the net, but the net is too strong for him and he can't. 
"Maybe there's one way we can settle this in a less brutal way", Black Manta proposed.
"You're holding down my friends and my people and you're talking about less brutality?", Aquaman responded. 
"All right, then. If you care so much about their meaningless lives", Black Manta said, as he ordered his men to drop down the heroes and Atlanteans.
"Now, tell me what's your proposition and let's get this over with!", Aquaman said.
Nightwing, Batgirl, Mera, Aqualad, and Aquagirl regained consciousness, and are shocked to see Aquaman negotiating with Black Manta.
"I propose that the one who takes the throne of Atlantis will be decided in a duel.", Black Manta said.
"Is that it? Then I humbly agree.", Aquaman responded.
"Arthur, no! How could you agree to such duel and risk yourself and the lives your people?", Mera told Aquaman.
"It's the only way, Mera. Trust me. I haven't lost a battle before", Aquaman assured her.
"Alright. Do your best.", Mera now agreed. 
"Good. I guess both of you are now up to the challenge.", Black Manta told Aquaman and Ocean Master.
"Yes, we are", Ocean Master responded.
"Now that both of you, have agreed, we'll give both of you ample time for your preparations. Now, Orm and I'll get going.", Black Manta told Aquaman.
"Alright, then", Aquaman said. Now, Black Manta, Ocean Master, and the Manta men now went to the ship and flew away, back to Manta's lair.
"I don't like where this is going", Batgirl told Nightwing.
"Me too, but it'll definitely be a spectacle to watch", Nightwing replied.
Now, Aquaman told the soldiers to rest. While him, Mera, Nightwing, Batgirl, Aqualad, and Aquagirl went back to the palace. There, they talked.
"That's the most ridiculous thing you have ever agreed on! You know that Black Manta's just setting up both of you, right?", Mera said.
"Whatever comes, we will take it", Aquaman replied.
"It's just that, I'm worried", Mera said.
"Everything's gonna be fine. Just trust me.", Aquaman assured her. "I've beaten him before and I could beat him again."
Now, he told his royal servants to get him his best armor. Nuidis Vulko also conditioned his body and trained him for the battle. Aquaman is serious and hellbent on taking down both Ocean Master and Black Manta this time.
"We're now gonna get geared up for the battle of the century", Aqualad said.
Meanwhile, in Black Manta's lair, he's helping Ocean Master prepare for the battle. He gave him a new trident.
"I trust you in taking down the Aquaman. I give you this new weapon.", Black Manta told Orm.
"Thanks, but no thanks. I already have one.", Orm responded.
"You might be underestimating this weapon I made for you, my ally. This is new improved. Can manipulate bolts of lightning. Longer handle and sharper prongs. Made of chromium, one of the hardest metals in the world. I call this, the Trident of Oblivion. A sure lock for victory.", Black Manta persuaded him.
"More like a cheap way to victory.", Orm said.
"You seem to be underestimating the Aquaman as well. You know he wields Poseidon's trident. One of the strongest weapons to ever exist. You got to take your chances.", Black Manta told him.
"Alright, master. I'll take it. I'll put it to good use. I won't disappoint.", Orm said, finally agreeing and taking the trident. The Manta men also helped him prepare and put his new armor on him.
Then, the day of the duel finally came. Aquaman and the heroes sat at the palace and waited for Black Manta and Ocean Master's arrival. Aquaman got tired waiting and called Black Manta and asked what's taking him so long. Black Manta said they're already coming. Aquaman approved and then dropped the call. After a few moments, Black Manta's ship finally reached Atlantis. Black Manta, Ocean Master, and the Manta men now went out of the ship. The heroes went out of the palace to meet them as well.
"Thank you for coming, Orm and Black Manta", Aquaman welcomed them.
"We appreciate the warm welcome", Black Manta said.
"Yes, it is a pleasure to be facing you in a duel.", Ocean Master said.
"I hope you'll change your mind while you still have the time. But if you don't, I'll be glad to put you down on the arena", Aquaman told them.
"I'll be glad to do the same", Ocean Master replied.
"Good to hear that, then. Now, let's get this duel started", Aquaman said.
== Characters ==
=== Heroes: ===
* Dick Grayson/Nightwing
* Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
=== Atlanteans: ===
* Aquaman
* Mera
* Aqualad
* Aquagirl
* Nuidis Vulko
* Atlantean guard
* rescue team
* refugees
=== Villains: ===
* Orm/Ocean Master-Aquaman's brother who fought him for the throne of Atlantis; later betrayed Manta and was shot from behind by Manta's harpoon gun.
* Manta men-Black Manta's henchmen who war the same suits as him.
* Black Manta