Here is chapter 2 of Little Mikau. The tiny tadpole doesn't really make an appearance in this chapter, but he will in the next. This chapter will focus on Mikau's dad and introduce a certain someone mention in Majora's Mask. Slight spoilers to the Zora Mask scene in this chapter. :)

Nothing else to say expect please enjoy. If you have any suggestions for improvement, they are greatly appreciated.

I do not own The Legend of Zelda. If I did, then Mikau's "final message" wouldn't be as wacky.


Great Bay, Termina. Late December, 6:25 am

Nicoda slink away from the watchful eyes of the Zoran Heroes and swam out of the city. They would become suspicious otherwise if he inform them of he need of the spiritual needs of the Malletila folk out at Great Bay, possibly leading to interrogation by rouge Zoras outside the main city. Nicoda would rather avoid spilling information concerning a possible Sea Deity especially when almost half the citizens are either feral or infected like Adelar. Nayru knows what'll happen if the contaminated Zoras were to realize a chosen Zora is among them.

His pectoral fins enlarge and given him an extra boost of speed as he fled from the mountainous range that was his home. Through the chilly waters of the following days and night, the large male Sylovaakien Zora travel non-stop, a streak of white and neon green leaving bubbles in his wake. Soon the elaborated colors of the distant coral reefs by the shoreline came into view, and the gargantuan Temple of Great Bay was in his sights. Various Zoran towns, domains and great metropolis scatter the Bay, and snow floated gently from the water's surface in the illusion of stars. Cargo ships and fishing boats cruise lazily above on the surface, casting great shadows upon the ocean world. Nicoda made sure to stay clear of the human powered vehicles at all times; it would be disastrous if the fishermen spotted a rare breed thought to exist only in Zoran legends and sailors' tales.

Few stray Sylovaakien Zoras lurk the dark morning waters, but they were not of his beloved city pack; they were mostly wanderers from other Zoran Hero cities. Some flash "Hello" in greeting, their patches radiating starry arrays of rainbow colors. Nicoda smile and flash them friendly waves of the same colors. Others were more territorial or nervous, the colors of their brilliant markings turning blood red or deep purple in warning, telling him to "Back off or fight." Nicoda ignore the more insecure Sylovaakiens and dash straight for the Temple, his son's image in his mind. The Zora's Sapphire, no matter what he did to try and forget it, repeatedly gnawed at his conscious every waking moment which in turn made him more nervous. Was the symbol a temporary sign to assure the family the weak little runt will survive his first year? Or is it truly something more like the actual mythical Sea Deity from ancient times?

Nicoda spread his fins to use to slow down, sinking to touch the cold sea floor. His tail elongate with his every breath as he cruise towards the double doors of the Temple. He heard something dash to his right and in the corner of his red eye, Nicoda spied a pair of Labyrnnian Trejax Zoras watching him warily from a distant hilltop. Three Tadpoles, 8 months of age, swam eagerly around their parents, an emerald eyed one taking joy of pulling at his mother's single head fin. Nicoda decided to payed them no more mind and swam into the Temple. Neon pumps and flashing colors greeted his eyes, giving the interior of the Temple a lovely glow. Huge water wheels and ancient machinery work tireless all around him, moving water around and releasing purifying magic into the pristine ocean. Zoran Writing and engraved Zoras art of many breeds were inscribe onto the metal-like walls, each telling its own story.

Using working gear to reach a high platform, the Sylovaakien Zora walk for a short distant before reaching a sliding door. The wet flooring made it difficult for him to gain a good footing, candual fins struggling to hold a grip in the otherwise slippery floor. Nicoda poke his head through the doorway after the neon barrier automatically slid up at his approach. He enter the room and glanced around; another water wheel churnning the waters just below the high platform he's on, a pair of giant pedals looping in circles. Dripping water from the ceiling was barely audible and the room was vaguely lit. The little light on the walls cast eerie shadows to dance across the room.

"Hello?" Nicoda called, his voice bouncing off the walls and echoing across the Temple. "Anyone here?"

"Who's dares set foot on our Temple?" a raspy voice croaked from the shadows. An old Zora of the Malletila race leaped out of the water, back arch and pectoral fins down. His blunt head bares a silvery-grey patch, in contrast to the breed's sapphire blue on their crown. His once brilliant, sparkling scales, so full of life, is now devoid of vivid colors; dull crackling flakes had taken their place over the last century. The beautiful fan fins, unheard of for most shark breeds, sagged from old age, damage and tear. The fan-like dorsal fin appear to be the only thing left untouched by age. It still remain as beautiful as when he had been young. The many scars scatter on his body show signs of him endearing many battles throughout his long lifetime. He fix his black eyes on the much larger Sylovaakien Zora, watching suspiciously. His narrow slits glowed neon blue in the darkness, but widen in bewilderment when his brain process who he was.

"Nicoda," he barked, relaxing his threatening pose. His shook his old head and continued speaking. "What are you doing here? Weren't you suppose to be tending to your latest brood of eggs back at Syloannika?"

"My eggs..." the Sylovaakien Bull sighed, remembering the fate of the rest of his unhatched eggs. "Th-They perished, almost all 15 of them. Many were ranging abnormal sizes and some were defected or at the brink of rotting. Most were already dead by the time Ruuna laid them...and the rest shrivel and died a day later. Only one egg was left of the entire clutch, the tiniest of them all. And the infant pup was born very weak."

The Malletila's tired eyes grew wide in horror. "Nayru's mercy..." he breathed in shock. "Do you suppose in had something to do with you being affected by any chance?"

"I can't truly say for sure, I mean...Listen, Keluk, there's something alarming which appeared on my new sons pectoral fins."

"What do you mean? Is the little one infected?" the Zora, Keluk, now gain curiosity at what the other had to say.

"Well no, at least I don't think so. Its just..."

"Yes?"

Nicoda lower his voice and bent low to Keluk's ear-fin. The smaller shark Zora lean close to gain a better hearing on what he was about to say. His hearing had been poor as of lately and he must listen to this important news after all.

"He wears the Mark of Nayru on both of his tiny pectoral fins."

"What?!" Keluk step back, looking at the other in disbelief. His canines were bared from his surprise and his crippling scales stood on edge. "But the oceans of the world are at peace! Where was the Sea Deity when the oceans fell in to chaos? Where was the chosen Sylovaakien Zora when hundreds of lives were at stake? Why on Termina will a Zora be chosen after the Thousand Year War which nearly wiped out all life in the seas? When we actually needed them?"

"That's what I'm thinking," Nicoda retorted. "Some might say it might be a false alarm. As we all know, Zoras who are born runts are simply too fragile to survive, and therefore Nayru will usually give them her symbols temporarily to assure their survival. But this...Keluk, when the Sapphire manifest on him, Adelar suddenly resorted into savagery. His eyes grew mad, he lost all reasoning, and he try to kill him. Ruuna had to murder her own father to ensure our child's survival."

The Malletila's eyes narrow at what the Sylovaakien Warrior just explain, knowing this all too well. "Gyorg's poison," Keluk growled, saying the name as if it were a rotten taste in his mouth. "Come, we had to determine weather this is truly the sign of the Sea Deity being among us."

Keluk turn and dove into the water. Nicoda follow suit and both Zoras blaze their way through narrow passageways and corridors until they reach the entrance to Temple's main chamber. Nicoda had to slow down every few minutes for Keluk to catch up, ripped fins struggling to glide through the waters. He was relieved to have finally enter the main chamber. It once serve as a battle arena where the mightiest of Zoras were pitted to the end back when monarchy were still present. Silence filled the once chaotic chamber, the swishing of the water and an occasional drip-drop being the only sounds heard. Aside from a large circular battle platform rising from the water, the chamber is noting more then a room fill with sea water.

The room was silent, It was almost pitch black, save for the few magic generated lights and their piercing glowing eyes. The Zoras move cautiously, sensing a presence in the water. Nicoda had his fins ready, almost expecting to view the ugly face of his breed's arch enemies...with the presences of the Zora's Sapphire, he had to question weather the foul things and their leader are still out there.

More or less certain that they are alone, Keluk led the Zoran Hero to the platform. Jumping out of their element and onto the cold metallic floor, Keluk slowly stride over to the center of the platform where a large marble tile rested. Nicoda strode by and look at his reflection on the shiny surface. Immediately, he regretted it; upon viewing his face, Nicoda froze at the sight of his blood red eye. The reflection revealed a psychotic sinister intention he rather not know about. Its image seem to become twisted, expressing disturbing thoughts that didn't belong to him.

"Nicoda, can you please step aside? I can't contact our Divine Mother if you gawk at yourself on the marble," Keluk rasp, taking in deep shaky breathes with slight difficulties. Breathing air side was never something he really enjoyed, and his old age made it a chore to inhale without coughing.

The larger Zora mutter an apology and made room for the elderly Malletila to do his work. Keluk close his eyes, and face the gaping hole above the chamber. A glass dome was present at the very top in the upper level's ceiling, with the pale Moon shining silver rays of light into the darkness. Star dust sprinkle through the glass barrier from above, and soon they collected on the marble tile in the center.

Opening his eyes, Keluk held a shaky hand and let it hover over the cluster of star dust. His hand glowed with magic, and soon the heavenly crystals illuminated and sank through the tile. It glowed and imagery began to take shape on the surface.

"Nayru is giving us a vision. This should determine your son's future."

Nicoda stood closer and together the Zoras gaze into the future. The Zoran Hero caught a glimpse of some kind of dorsal fin poking out of the water, but assume it was one of Keluk's hammerheads patrolling the chamber. The images ripple like the waves of the sea, shimmering gently as a Bull Sylovaakien's silhouette takes shape.

A blue eyed Sylovaakien Zora with the Zora's Sapphire on his great fins manifested on the tile. He was lean and athletic, with hard muscles protruding on his arms, legs and stomach. His patches were dark purple shadows of neon much like Ruuna's and were identical to Nicoda's in their design. Many of the patches were dotted with tiny red lights running along the sides. His black chest and stomach patches were highlighted with blue lining, with colorful lights trailing his body. His scales were as white as snow, and a strange tattoo of shorts had been painted on his right arm. He seem angry, blades expose and vampire-like canines bared. He circle around something, or someone, swaying his enlarge fins slowly and flashing colorful warnings with his patches. Moments later, a hideous Zora with a horn, rough rusted scales and large claws and teeth ram him to the ground, trying to stab the Sylovaakien in the throat with his long claw on his middle finger. It ooze black venom, dripping onto the Sea Deity's skin, burning away the protective scales and puncturing painful holes. Both of them snarled savagely as they try to land a fatal blow on one another, the Zoran Hero struggling to keep the deadly claw from penetrating his body.

The imagery then shifted drastically to another scenery, this one more chaotic. Screams of anger and bellowing war cries echo all throughout the waters. The normally turquoise ocean is now a frightening bloody red. The sea of blood clouded everything in its path except for warring inhabitants of Termina's oceans. The suffocating waters are full to the brim with warring Zoras battling to the death. It was worse then the war which had ended 2 centuries ago. Instead of fighting together, the Zoras were fighting one another in an apparent madness, betraying their brethren. Brothers fought brothers. Mothers fought bitterly to protect their terrified guppies. Gentle breeds were riddle with rabid-like state. High above the surface, Gerudo Pirates patrol the waves and shorelines, cutting down any Zora trying to escape the madness, soaking the sands in red. Zoras continue to fight, wiping their tails or biting each other's throats. Magic blasts and melee spears and swords erupt and clash. More red spilled at an alarming rate.

In the haste of the chaos, the same Sylovaakien Zora soar his way through the blaze of fighters, expertly dodging incoming bites, slashing claws and evading roaring bullets. His body had cuts and gashes from the fight, but nothing too serious. A strange fish bone object was strap to his back, and he was closely accompany by a small Malletila Zora trying desperately to catch up to the much faster Zoran Hero. She too carry the Zora's Sapphire on her fins, teared from being lashed at. The hideous Zora from the previous vision stood atop a slab, barking orders left and right to loyal servants and swiftly killing anyone who dare stop him. The Zoran Hero was soon upon hoards of enemies trying to stop him from reaching their alpha, but he fought his way through the army and swam head first to the leading Zora. The beast ready his claws and stood tall as both Zoras were about to clash...

The vision blurred for a final time to show the Sylovaakien Zora washed up on the beach. This final vision had Nicoda stared in disbelief and even more shock then the previous one. The Zora's body were plague with bloody wounds and he struggle to keep his eyes open. His pectoral fins were gone, instead in its place were left over pieces of his blades. A little boy in green stood before him, playing a mysterious melody on some kind of wind instrument. The music is hauntingly beautiful, and Nicoda felt at ease as memories of his family dance across his vision. A blinding white light follows...

The star dust suddenly gave in and shatter into thousands of pieces, scattering across the platform and sinking into the water.

Moments of silence filled the room. Both Zoras, entrance with the music, snap out of it, trying to comprehend what had been transpire from the last vision. The ugly Zora from Nayru's showcase is unmistakable, one whose breed had warred with the Sylovaakien people for countless ages. However the broken form of the Sea Deity and boy playing the oval shaped flute of sorts had Nicoda especially concern. What could of happen for the poor Zora to be in such a state? What did that child have to do with all this?

"So it is true...your son is the chosen Sea Deity of this era," Keluk spoke, looking at the other Zora in the eye. "It appears there are still more to be done before peace truly settles at last. Your son will have to deal with some unfinished business with Gyorg. He must have been in hiding trying to regain his lost strength."

"It can't be.." Nicoda growled in disbelief. "I thought Ruuna and I killed that monster years ago. We both saw die and sink to the bottom of the ocean. How is he still breathing?"

"You know that Gyorg and his breed are ancient beings and are nearly immortal. It could be him, or it could be his kin, we really don't know.

"I see...I now understand why the Sea Deity was born now instead during the time of the Great War...It makes sense now. I must return to the city immediately and inform the warriors of the threat. Tell the Sapphire Guard of the coastal cities to remain on high alert at all time, and to recruit as much Zoras as possible, both Docile and Aggressive species. This battle is far being over."

The warrior turn to leave the Temple, but the next words to come out of Keluk made him halt his advance.

"Wait, what are you going to do about your son? The other Sylovaakien Zoras will have him send to a high security factually for intense training, especially when the fate of the Zoras rest in his hands, or fins at the moment. They'll going to figure it out once they see the Mark of Nayru permanently remain on his pectoral fins."

Nicoda stop and look at the old Malletila sage, eyes narrow in slits. "My pack mates will never do that. Maybe Adelar's city family would definitely consider heavy training, but that means that Sea Deities must grow up away from their birth families. The Sylovaakiens at my home would rather have him around and see him be free then shut away for years without contact aside from Sylovaakien Generals. I'll never allow such things to befall him. However I am curious...who was that little Hylian guppy in the last image?

"Child, Nicoda. Young humans are refer to as children. Lessons aside, it appears that the young boy will play some kind of roll in his destiny. Nayru wouldn't show us this if it were not the case. That melody he played is of Terminian origins, and though the name escape me, it is rumor to relieve trouble spirits and heal their sorrows. If this child were to play a roll in our race liberation of war, then I suggest you...interact with some humans and show your son to trust Hylians."

"Trust humans?" Nicoda retorted in distaste. The last time a Sylovaakien was spotted by humans of any kind, there was a huge bounty and man hunt lasting for months which force the Zoran Heroes of Great Bay to go into hiding. And that sighting was an accident. "They are greedy and cruel. How do you expect their reaction to be anything positive if they take advantage of Zoras for fame and money?"

Keluk sighed. He knows how strict Sylovaakien Zoras are in staying away from humans especially Gerudo Pirates and to be honest he didn't blame them. Humans had been a major threat to the Zora folk since they first cross paths. They were always captivated by the Zoras' beauty, intelligence and raw strengths. Once thought to be water spirits by ancient man, royalty, rich nobles and collectors had used them as decoration and display. Overtime black markets sold live and dead Zoras for profit, and criminals or gang members had pitted Fighting Zoras against each other for blood sports. The Sylovaakien Zoras as well all Zoras will rescue stay humans stranded on water or drowning people, but they will conceal themselves underwater to avoid detection. Even now, when the two races finally reach a peace treaty and put aside their differences, some humans will still secretly target Zoras to make large profits, especially rare breeds.

"Nicoda, I understand your concerns, but the child in the vision holds some kind of importance to this whole ordeal. Three hundred years ago the Earth Deity of the Gorons claim to have seen a Hylian boy of the exact description from a dream Din had sent to him. And several inscriptions in far away nation tells of a Hylian boy, Swamp Deku, Goron Warrior and a Sylovaakien Zora as one entity. Did you not see the symbol on his left hand? He must be associated with the Gods somehow."

"Its just a boy, Keluk. Most humans are the embodiment of greed and selfishness. You cannot trust any of them. Besides, how do we know if he was even helping in that last shot? He could be in league with bounty hunters. Did you miss the weapon he was carrying? He might have been the one who actually attacked the Sea Deity in that final vision-"

A splash startle the two Zoras and they turn around to face the direction. A young female Zora stared at them with the most stunning eyes on any Zora. They were irises and pupils, just like human eyes. Though she watch in wide eyes as if she had been caught doing something she shouldn't. Keluk instantly recognize her.

"Lulu! Were you there the whole time? I thought I told you to check the Hydro pumps at the break room!" Keluk growled in annoyance

"Lulu?" Nicoda perk at the sight of her. Lulu had been a part of his Zoran Hero family since the day Ruuna rescue her from feral Sylovaakiens a couple hundred years ago. The Zoran Heroes as well as all Zoras always adore her majestic voice when she sang, as it is the most beautiful in all the sea, even more so then Mermaids. So beautiful in fact, that the whole of Termina had loved her for her singing and she thus created her own band The Indigo-Go's which became the Terminian Zoras' pride and joy. Recently though, she had been smitten with a handsome Malletila Bull she'd met during a Carnival of Time concert ten years back.

The younger Malletila clawed her way out of the water and shook the water droplets off of her. She had a very slim bluish white body, but unlike delicate women of other races, female Zoras are extremely strong and inflict heavy damage regardless of their sleeker bodies. Long overgrown chest fins stretch to the sides and curled at the ends and layers of elegant fans serve as her pectoral fins. Her spots, patterns and crown were indigo in color, unlike most Malletilas who have cyan blue. She smile at the sight of Nicoda and then directed her attention to her relative.

"Pacu's doing it," she said, revering to one of her cousins. "I came here to rest up before returning to my band at Zora Hall and kind of doze off...However I couldn't help over hearing you Uncle Nicoda. I didn't mean to listen to you two like this, but I needed to have a say in this. I understand your concerns for your family and breed in general, especially when they're the rarest and most highly valuable breed of fighting Zoras. But please realize that not all humans are bad. Just like how not all Zoras are good. They had change drastically over the years and had accepted us equals. Sure there are still people with the same ill-intent, but aside from the Gerudos and Lokomo people, they are very far and between."

"While that may be true, I can't put my breed in high risk like that. If we get to close them, there will be a massive bounty on our heads. We had been safe in hiding for many years whereas our Makiiekdo cousins were targeted by mistaken identity. We had always been weary of humans. The only time we're even near them is when individuals are in danger in which we'll rescue them."

"I know," she sigh gently, hoping to have him at ease with the decision. "Which is why I suggest you observe from afar to study them carefully. Learn their ways so your pup will be able to know to trust the little guy when the time comes without risking your breed. If the prophecy tells of his involvement, then they will have to learn to work together. And besides...By the time your puffball of a Tadpole grows into a handsome adult, the humans will all be as tame as manatees."

"Hm..I suppose you make interesting points. I will have to think about it...Very well. I will report back to my home city for my Tadpole should await me. Feel free to come over to see your new Godson when you could. But until then, I wish you the best of luck on your next concert."

Nicoda gave the smaller Zora a gentle pat on her shoulder, in which she responded with a sweet smile to reassure her understanding. He didn't want to spook her with the prophecy of looming destruction or the idea of a new Sea Deity. He sigh deeply and bid Keluk his fare well. With this new knowledge in tow, he had to back to the city as quickly as possible. The strong urge to protect his innocent Tadpole had skyrocketed to new heights and for good reasons. The Sea Deity will be a constant target to enemies trying to either eliminate or use him for personal gain.

With a mighty leap Nicoda dove into the water and was gone. Keluk sigh and look at Lulu with an relieve expression.

"Thank you Lulu. Nicoda can be very stubborn sometime, which is unsurprising considering his breed."

"Its alright Great Grandfather. I short of knew of his ordeal with a newborn Sea Deity, but giving him advice from my experience is the least I can do." Lulu lean in to embrace his arm, resting her head on his shoulder.

Keluk nodded as a thought occur to him, remembering the Malletila in vision...she too had the Zora's Sapphire on her fins. The Lunar Maidens as they were call had accompany the Sea Deities for thousands of years since the two families had first form the alliance. Knowing his family history, one of his female descendants were to bare a Lunar Maiden sometime in the near future.

"Have you any plans for pups this spring Lulu?" he croak, careful to not set her off in a rant. She tends to get the wrong ideas when people "discuss" her future parent, believing others are trying to gain any mating information out of pleasure.

For once though, she remain jolly. "Actually me and Sheer were talking about it last night. I think it would be wonderful to have little Tadpoles around by spring. Ruuna and Nicoda's pup will have new playmates to go along with it! It'll be so cute!"

Lulu went on about all the possibilities of raising Guppies and how she'll be a good mother. Keluk knew it was only a matter of time before a Lunar Maiden will be born, and deep in his heart, he knew that Lulu may as well be the next possible candidate to mother the chosen Zora of the Malletila race. It was like the older days are returning, where Sea Deities and Lunar Maiden must work together to save the entire Zoran race.

Only this time, a Hylian boy will one day be thrown in the crossfire.


Not my best chapter, but this is better compare to the earlier versions which drag on too long. Anyway, while on the short side, its still alright by my standards.

Nayru-So yes, Nayru is associated with the Terminian Zoras in this and the upcoming tales. But this is actually a Terminian Nayru whose essence had split from the original Hyrulean counterpart when the worlds were created. She takes the physical form of one of Termina's Moons.

Keluk-An old geezer whose an ancestor of the Lulu in Majora's Mask.

Lulu #1-Mother of the lead singer of the same name in Majora's Mask.

Malletila Zora-A breed of shark Zoras which evolve from hammerhead sharks.

Hope you enjoy. Thanks for stopping by, and reviews are welcome. I don't like asking for reviews, but feedback is important to help me understand what I need to improve. :) Have a splendid day. Next chapter will be up soon. 3