Atlanna quotes from Aquaman (2018)

Atlanna

Where I come from, the sea carries our tears away.

Here, you feel them.

Atlanna

You must forgive me, for everything.

This happened because of me.

Atlanna

Not because of you. None of this is your fault.

Orm Marius

...Mother?

Atlanna

My son.

Orm Marius

I don't understand. We thought you...

Atlanna

I know. Arthur saved me.

Orm Marius

You're with him?

Atlanna

I am. You're both my children, and I love you so much. But you have been misguided. Your father told you that there were two worlds. He was wrong. The land and the sea are one.

Atlanna

Arthur.

Mom?

Atlanna

King Orvax sacrificed me to the Trench, but I survived. I fought my way through as you did, and I ended up here.

You've been here alone for 20 years?

Atlanna

Yes. Come. Sit here. You must forgive me. Forgive me for everything.

This happened because you had me.

Atlanna

Not for having you. None of this is your fault. I made a choice. I had to leave... To save you, to save your father. Tell me. Tell me about him. Is he...

He still walks to the end of that dock. Every morning. Every day. Waiting for you. Why didn't you ever come back?

Atlanna

Because the portal that brought you here won't let us return. The trident is the only way back. But it is guarded by the Karathen. The creature from our legends, it's real. It lies beyond the waterfall.

Mera

We'll go with you. We can fight it together.

Atlanna

No. It's too powerful. I've tried many times over the years. The creature will only allow the true king to pass. You're afraid.

Yes.

Good. You're ready. Atlantis has always had a king. Now, it needs something more. But what could be greater than a king? A hero. A king fights only for his nation. You fight for everyone. [Arthur goes through water fall and swims down tunnel]

You do not belong here. I have guarded the trident against false kings since the beginning. And for a thousand years I have seen the greatest champions try and fail. But never have I sensed one as unworthy as you. You dare come here with your tainted mongrel blood to claim Atlantis' greatest treasure? So be it... [Slaps Arthur into columns] Half-breed. You thought yourself worthy? You thought yourself a king? You dishonor this place with your presence.

Stop! You're right. I am a half-breed mongrel. But I did not come here because I thought I was worthy. I know I'm not.

You understand me?

I do.

No mortal has conversed with me since King Atlan. Who are you?

I'm nobody. I came because I had no choice. I came to save my home and the people that I love. I came because the trident is their only hope. And if that's not good enough... Then screw you.

No man has ever freed the trident from Atlan's grip. Should he deem you unworthy... Well, I haven't feasted in eons, and I am famished.

Orm Marius

Remember, the Brine are powerful, savage brutes, but a swift assault aimed directly at their leadership will turn the tide.

Death to the Atlantean hagfish! We will not bow to Atlantis. We're gonna give them a fight that they will never forget!

No! We need him!

Orm Marius

Join me or die!

You expect me to address you as Your Highness?!

Orm Marius

Not Your Highness. Call me... Ocean Master!

You can take my army, you soft-bellied slug! But you will never have my allegiance!

Orm Marius

So be it!

What the...

The king has risen.!

Orm Marius

Attack!

Mera

There are too many casualties. We have to stop the fighting now. I'll find my father. But you must defeat Orm.

And what if I can't?

Mera

Last time, he was in his element. This time, make him fight in yours.

Um... What was the plan, again?

Mera

The plan is to not get killed.

Yeah, good plan. Don't get killed.

The Trench! He commands the Trench!

Impossible! Stand down! Let her pass.

Mera

Please, Father, he has the trident. I know you think this war is necessary, but Arthur is king by our most sacred law. And if you turn your back on that now, then the Atlantis you're fighting for is already dead.

It's true! The half-breed wields King Atlan's trident. He commands the sea!

Then that half-breed is your king.

Mera

Vulko! Come on, he needs our help!

We can't! Look. The people must bear witness.

Orm Marius

That trident doesn't change what you are. A half-breed bastard. Atlantis will never accept you as its king.

Well, then by bloodshed... Do the gods make known their will. [After fighting] Yield the throne. Yield it!

Orm Marius

Finish it!

Yield the throne!

Orm Marius

Mercy is not our way.!

Maybe you haven't noticed, brother... But I'm not one of you.

Orm Marius

Do it! Kill me!

Atlanna

No! That is enough killing.

Orm Marius

Mother?

Atlanna

Oh, my son.

Mera

It's a long story. I'll tell ya later. Come on! [Swims away]

Orm Marius

I don't understand. We thought...

Atlanna

I know. Arthur saved me.

Orm Marius

You're with him?

Atlanna

I am. You're both my children, and I love you so much. But you have been misguided. Your father taught you that there were two worlds. He was wrong. The land and the sea are one.

My queen.

Atlanna

Vulko.

Take him. But make sure he has a view. [Commanders take him away]

When you're ready, let's talk.

Mera

People of Atlantis, today began in bloodshed, but let it end in joy. [Motioning to Arthur] I give you King Arthur of Atlantis.

Hail to the king!

Hail to the king!

So, what do I do now?

Mera

Be their king.

Ooh. This is gonna be fun. [Kisses Mera's head]

You came back. You're back.

Atlanna

Yes. Yes.
...

My father was a lighthouse keeper. My mother was a queen. They were never meant to meet... But their love saved the world. They made me what I am. A son of the land, and a king of the seas. I am the protector of the deep. I am... Aquaman.