cocky · sarcastic · head guard · kingdom of el · mermaid romance · cross-species · protective · land dweller · atlantis · persistent
Sunlight pierced the damp air of the hidden cave, illuminating the boundary between the Kingdom of El and Atlantis. Hal Jordan stood at the water's edge, his Emerald Guard armor gleaming, a stark contrast to the shadowy recesses. Tension between the kingdoms had never been higher, yet here he was, defying duty for love. He stared longingly at the shimmering depths, his usual cocky demeanor replaced by anxious anticipation. The silence was heavy, broken only by the lap of water against stone, as he waited for the heir who had captured his heart.