HELLO GUYS GREAT TO BE BACK!
This story will have fluff but there shall be angst obviously in contrast to the actual show! This arranged marriage fic is requested by Shiranai Atsune and at long last, I finally took in one of her requested
Viktor: I don't know whether or not I should be excited or scared...*shivering*
Yuuri: I'm not sure either Viktor *also shivering*
Yurio: So who else other than katsudon is a sea creature?
Otabek: *reading list* Apparently you, me, Yuuko, the triplets, the Crispino twins, Phichit, Emil, Lilia, and Seung-gil. *turns to audience* Midnight hopes you enjoy this chapter, remember that she does not own us or the anime. *reads note* P.S. this chapter was updated since Midnight messed up on the right age Victor was supposed to be, he's 27 now not 28
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Long ago, there was an era of peace between the humans and the creatures of the sea even if their cultures and rules were different. To the sea people, a promise or a deal must be fulfilled that they'll make sure their future generation know of that promise so they could hold the person who made it accountable, even their future generations will be held accountable. However, it was nothing to worry about since those who made promises made sure to keep it so their descendants won't be burdened to holding up to that promise so all was well with the two worlds.
But all it took was one human to end that era.
One human and an unfulfilled promise.
It started when one day, a human man found himself lost in Japan with no hope of finding his way home to Europe until a wandering sea creature found the man in distressed. The sea creature had her upper body in human form, the rest of her body was her sea creature form hidden in the water and when she found the European man, she offered to help him get back to his home. She first took him to her home in the surface where her family offered the best hospitality before they had him set for his journey back home. He rode on her back as she swam across the sea, never noticing the kind of sea creature this woman was since he assumed that she was just a mermaid, like most of the sea creature population.
During their time, they got to know each other, sharing stories, exchanging laughs, and really enjoying each other's company. When they reached the land of his home, the man insisted on paying her back for her kindness so right there on the spot, he made a promise that he would be her husband and that they would wed in her hometown as soon as her family prepares everything. Overwhelmed with joy, she accepts this promise but when she turned back to head home, he saw that she wasn't a mermaid! Instead of a scaly tail, he saw eight black tentacles attached from her waist down which meant she was a Cecaelia, not a mermaid at all. Seeing her true sea form made him instantly regret making that promise, no longer want to marry her but it was too late for she was long gone.
It took months with letters being sent back and forth, but the wedding preparations were finally set, close friends of the land and sea were invited while many spread the word of the destined wedding. Her older brother was sent to retrieve the groom from Europe, however, when he arrived at the man's home, there was no groom. Instead, the older brother was told that the groom fled, leaving behind a letter addressed to their family which stated that he would never marry a creature as hideous as they were, that he only wrote back to the Cecaelia to keep them distracted while he went to hiding with another woman who he would marry instead.
After reading the letter the wedding was canceled but the Japanese Cecaelia became ill from her grief and depression since, over the time spent, she had fallen deeply in love with the man. Her heartbroken state soon led to her death just a month after the wedding was concealed, making the rest of her family grieve but it was her older brother who felt the rage.
Enraged that his own sister had to suffer because of that human, he vowed that his sister will be avenged and that their family will have the promised marriage between his and that man's family! He studied the art of magic in order to wipe every human's memory or acknowledgment that the people of the sea world existed, well all except for the family of that man. It took time until the brother was able to find the location of where the man lived, seeing that he had started a family but that didn't stop him from sending a message which is more like a warning that both families should heed especially for future generations:
'A human abandoned his promise to marry a Cecaelia.
The firstborn of the Nikiforov family has abandoned his promise to marry the second born of the Katsuki family.
Heed this warning Nikiforovs', for if any firstborn son of the Nikiforov family should find himself in the land of Hasetsu, Japan then know that the sea creatures of that land will make sure he pays the price of his family's betrayal with death by execution in the depths of the sea. The only way to be spared death is if the heir fulfills the promise and marry the Katsuki second-born, even if by force. Remember that once he is married, they remain together till death do they part and should anyone attempt to help the Nikiforov heir escape his fate than they too shall face the death penalty.'
The Nikiforov family passed on the caution to their future generation to stay clear from Hasetsu, as long as they never step foot into that land then they are free to do as they please without any regard to the promise. However, that does not stop the rage slowly growing within the world of sea creatures, some other families even vowed to help the Katsuki family get justice and the promise kept by coming up with ways to get a Nikiforov to Hasetsu. But so far, all have failed and the message was passed onto the firstborns when they turn thirty, and only when they turned thirty (it seemed reasonable to the Nikiforovs') so they can stay away from Hasetsu forever.
...*Present*...
Being Russia's living legend of winning five consecutive World Championships, and five straight Grand Prix Finals along with a few European championships was losing the perks people assumed. Victor Nikiforov, the legend on the ice, coached by Yakov Feltsman while sharing a rink with his rink mates Mila Babicheva, Georgi Popovich, and Yuri Plisetsky. He had won his fifth gold medal at the Sochi Grand Prix Final and if he had to be honest, he was running out of inspiration to surprise the audience, the banquet wasn't even fun not even with Chris around to lift his lonely spirits when he didn't have Makkachin. Lately, Victor only felt that his life only held expectations, no more surprises left at the age of twenty-seven.
Sure, he started to help Yuri plan new choreography despite how over;y confident the teen was, however, after trying the short program of In Regards to Love: Agape it proved the lack of skill that has yet to be desired. On the bright side, Victor did manage to get Yuri to focus more seriously during practice but that didn't change the slow pace of his days. Well, things shouldn't be too bad, his parents were coming over to visit him in a few weeks, probably to spoil his sweet Makkachin again so that's something to look forward to until he's back in the endless void-
"VICTOR!" Mila shouted, literally jumping in front of him making him snap from his thoughts and fall on the ice! She winced a bit when he fell as she sheepishly apologized, "Sorry, but I got the best news for everyone and we have you to thank."
"What? I don't remember doing anything for you guys," Victor muttered under his breath with confusion as he got himself up. "What are you talking about Mila?"
"The entire team is going on a vacation that's what's happening!" Mila squealed, skating small circles out of her excitement. "We're going to Japan!"
"That's great I think, but I still don't see what this has anything to do with me," Victor sighed, wondering if he somehow forgot that he planned some kind of vacation in Japan for the entire team while somehow getting Yakov's approval. "I know I'm forgetful but this is whole other level."
"No, no silly," Mila giggled as she gestured to the staking rink entrance for some reason. "Ever since your program gave little Yuri a wake-up call, he wanted to do whatever it took to win gold this year so Yakov called his ex-wife, former prima ballerina Lilia Baranovskaya to be Yuri's dance instructor. However, she can't stay here for long since she also has to go pick up one of her newest danseur protege from Japan but Yuri insisted to be trained right away with no delay. So in the end, she agreed to take all of us with her to Japan, apparently, the town we're going to has a dance studio run by a close friend of hers and an ice rink so we're still going to practice but it's still technically a vacation!"
"Wow," Victor gasped, clearly surprised that all this went down in a matter of days!
"Perfect vacation for you to relax and focus on something other than skating," Mila added with a grin knowing how much Victor would practice just for the sake of not going home to an empty apartment.
"So when do we go on this vacation?" Georgi interrupted from out of nowhere, surprising Mila and Victor at the same time. "Sounds exciting!"
"We're going tomorrow!" Mila responded, clapping her hands together after recovering from the mini heart attack Georgi gave them. "Yakov's going to let us end practice early so we could get our stuff together, Lilia covered all the airline costs even for Makkachin and Yuri's cat Potya!"
"Whoa, it's like she knew Yuri would insist on going with her along with the rest of us," Georgi gasped in astonishment as he sighed, "I wonder if I'll find the love of my life in Japan, there are so many fair maidens there who must be recognized." That was until he realized that Japan had many tourist areas for them to visit, "But what part of Japan are we going to? What city?"
Mila was silent for a moment until she finally admitted, "I actually have no idea what part of Japan we're going to, all I know is that we're going to Japan."
"We're going to Hasetsu," A gruff voice answered as the three turned around to see that it was Yakov who answered with Lilia and Yuri right next to him. However, the moment that name was mentioned Victor noticed how Yuri and Mila suddenly stiffened, as if it was a curse but he decided to just brush it off as them being intimidated by Lilia's stoic expression, it was little terrifying when you stare too long.
"Hasetsu?" Georgi hummed the name with interest. "I never heard of that place."
"Not your fault, it's losing a lot of tourists over the years, hopefully, it'll get back on its feet with the help of their rising danseur star," Yakov shrugged off before turning red as he shouted, "BUT ENOUGH TALK EVERYONE BACK TO PRACTICE, WE STILL GOT AN HOUR!"
"Yes, coach!"
Hasetsu huh? Victor thought to himself with curiosity, wondering what surprises such a town must have. Maybe I'll find some inspiration for this year's Grand Prix Final over there and I'll be able to spend more time with Makkachin, win-win! He landed a quad flip during his trail of thought, ignoring how Lilia was observing him from the distance while Yuri was muttering something about him being a show-off.
Later that night after making sure he packed everything, he decided to do some research on Hasetsu so he would some plans to kill time during their stay. So far he found out that the inn they were going to stay in has hot springs, there was indeed an ice rink, let's not forget that there's even a ninja castle! Hasetsu sounds more like heaven, why haven't I heard of this place before?! He finally found out that the town was beside a beautiful ocean where they would hold some of their festivals complete with food, dancing, and so much more. Just seeing photos taken on that beach and the festivals only made him feel more excited about this little trip as he held on to Makkachin to contain that excitement.
I can't wait to go to Hasetsu! What could possibly go wrong?
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Yurio: A whole of lot of things could go wrong *laughing*
Victor: Hey! You make it sound like a bad thing! I'm going to Hasetsu where Yuuri lives of course!
Mila: Haven't you been paying attention to the beginning part of the chapter
Victor: *rereads* Ohhhhhh
Me: These guys can pretty much guess what's going to happen now ahahahaha!
Yuuri: Obviously, way to start another story Midnight*turns to audience*Anyway, Midnight hopes you enjoy this first chapter of "Deep Sea Love", make sure to review to see what happens next.