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Captain Martin’ de la Puente, but you may refer to me simply as Marz. I am the former Captain of this frigate, The Leviathan . I was also a member of the Royal Atlantian Guard entrusted with the protection and defense of our home world, the ocean planet of Atlantis.” he replied.
    “You’re Spanish.” noted Eiris.
    “Formerly. For the past 494 years I have been Atlantian.” he replied.
    “I don’t understand.” said Eiris with a blank expression.
    “The people of our species are descendants of humans that were taken from the earth and augmented thousands of years ago by an unknown sentient race. The last of those sentient beings died long ago, leaving our ancestors to fend for themselves. They eventually settled in a beautiful solar system that the greatest of our kind, Edixe Turanii named Undaria. This is also why our species bears the general name of Undarians. There are three main Undarian races; Turans, Darkren, and Slyphs. Turans draw their power from natural elements like water and plasma. Darkren draw their power from dark matter, hence their name. I myself was born of Spain. I set out on an expedition in the year 1521, with a famous Spanish explorer in search of the fabled fountain of youth. We were following the trail of another legend, the legend of the Breathless Beauty. As part of a small boarding party that branched off to follow some leads, my group was attacked by the local natives and I was gravely wounded. As I was preparing for my end, suddenly a beautiful, exotic looking woman with glowing blue eyes came to my aid. She helped me onto a ship and brought me to her home planet. There I underwent a procedure that saved my life. One that is no longer practiced by our kind. Soon after, I realized I was forever changed. Not only was I stronger, but much smarter, and with practice I learned that I could now manipulate water at will. I have since dedicated my life to serving and protecting our people, Atlantians.” said Marz.
    “The Breathless Beauty was Atlantian? And you met her?” asked Eiris.
    “Yes. And so have you. Close your eyes and you can see her.” informed Marz.
    Just then, Eiris closed his eyes and began to remember the image of the beautiful woman from his dreams. Her bright blue hair, the markings like his, and the glowing blue eyes looking directly at him. Immediately he knew she was real.
    “Who am I?” asked Eiris breathlessly.
    “You are one of the Waterborn. Primary Prince of Atlantis and a wealthy member of the Atlantian royal lineage. And, you are your mother’s son.” he said.
    “My mother?” Eiris asked.
    “Yes. Your mother. Princess Allura Penatia. She was the former co-ruler of Atlantis and one of my dearest friends. Also known by some as the Breathless Beauty.” informed Marz.
    Realizing the truth in his words, Eiris was stunned. “The Breathless Beauty was my mother!” he gasped. “And what about my father?”
    “Kinol Lurienne was his name. He was a great Undarian and also one of my close friends. But he was not an Atlantian. He was of the race called Darkren. The elemental abilities of Darkren far surpass any other Undarian race. They can manipulate dark matter, which usually manifests itself in three forms. It can be seen in either fire, shadow, or burning ice. Your father was very powerful; he could bond all three.” said Marz.
    “If my father’s last name was Lurienne, why is mine Penatia?” asked Eiris.
    “It’s Undarian tradition that you bear the name of your family progenitor. Or in some rare cases, the family matriarch. Your great grandfather Penatia, was the progenitor of your royal line. I know it seems odd, but Undarians live much longer than humans.” said Marz.
    “I noticed you said was twice. Where are they now?” asked Eiris nervously.
    “BOOM!!! BOOM!!! BOOM!!!” Three plasma cannons hit the Leviathan .
    “Status?” Captain Aurora asked tersely as they quickly walked over to the command deck.
    “Multiple Engi destroyers inbound