Aquaman and Mera attempt to escape from the Xebel forces, who are loyal to the Dead King. Mera reveals that her father used to be king of Xebel until his death. Nereus was one of Xebel's greatest warriors and she was promised to marry him. Mera inherited her father's ability to control water. As they escape from the Bermuda Triangle, Aquaman and Mera decide to return to Atlantis. Aquaman believes Vulko knows about the Dead King. Aquaman awakens inside a tent while Vulko is tending his injuries. Vulko tells Arthur he has been in a coma for six months and he has grown a beard.