"The legend goes that years ago marked the dawn of a new age, which began with a massacre. During the gold rush era, the city of Amity became a prime stop for travelers, miners, and was a desired residential spot amongst men of power. Many wealthy families moved to the area and benefited from its gold mines and it's overabundance of travelers. During this time, slaves were very popular amongst the wealthy, and it was uncommon to not own at least one. During this time, the amount of slaves you owned symbolized your wealth and power. However, slaves and gold were not the only things that people yearned for. Amongst the most desired possessions was not money, nor people, but something else entirely. The land was rich, and not just with gold, but creatures from the otherworld also dwelled nearby. Mermaids were discovered in a nearby cove, after a group of miners stopped there for a drink. Memorized by their sheer beauty, they abandoned their work in the mine and sought after the mermaids instead. After news broke out throughout the town, many men went to seek out these mermaids, setting traps, and attempting to lure the mermaids to them. The curious creatures, not knowing what a threat these men were, fell straight in to their grasps. Mermaids became the main attraction of Amity and were bought and sold at outlandish prices. Men often times kept the feminine mermaids as trophies, symbolizing their wealth, while others trained masculine mermaids to put on shows to draw in travelers and further grow their wealthy community. However, when the majesties of the sea learned what was happening to their people, they did not take kindly to the news. It was believed that that these particular mermaids were able to shape-shift and walked amongst men quietly and seemingly invisible, earning themselves the title of "Phantoms". They conspired against the white men along with the slaves in attempt to 'free the captives'. During a festival, one evening, the slaves released all the mermaids they were caring for, for their masters, in to the ocean. The festival offered enough of a distraction that they did not initially notice, but quickly became aware of the situation. Furious, and desperate, the men of the city attempted to recapture and even hunt the lost mermaids. This acted as a diversion as the slaves began burning down major residential homes and buildings. Desperate to put out the fires, all who could rushed to the ocean to obtain water to put out them out. There, they were yanked in to the sea where the mermaids then began to drown them. The Phantoms then took to land to help the freed eliminate any man in power.
Come morning, there was no sign of the mermaids, nor a dead body to be found. With most of the city burnt to ashes, and the gold mines mysteriously dry, no longer was the city sought after. The freed slaves, now the prevailing majority, were able to rebuild the city as their own along with the few survivors. The mermaids left behind gold and other riches for those who helped them, and said they'd be there if they ever needed help again. After that, the mermaids seemingly vanished and slowly history became nothing more than 'stories' as people started to doubt what they saw.
Some say you can still venture to Lerpettan Cove or "Cove of the Forgotten", and hear the Sirens sing. Though, be warned, for if you venture too close, they will feel compelled to drown you in fear that you are here to take them away."
A/N: So, this is an idea I have had for a while. With 3 other fics started, I wasn't going to write it, however against my better judgement I did so anyway. Essentially it's going to be a Tucker/Danny 'friendship' fic, however, there will be some insinuation towards romantic interest. It can be left to the viewers interpretation.