Chapter 4: Ideas of Reasserting the Lost Memory
"Right. We got a list of suggestions here for our dear Japas," Or'an declared as he proudly presented a piece of paper with notes written on it.
Mikau smiled with satisfaction while Japas gulped with uncertainty.
"First suggestion, it's mine: hit Mikau, I mean, hit Japas on the back of the head with a really fat Goron. If no Gorons could be found, then we could always use a boulder outside as a backup plan." Or'an read it out loud.
The color on Japas' face was drained out completely. The thought of having two hundred pounds of Goron crushing your brain was nauseating.
"Um... I don't think so. That might make things worst. I mean, he is just losing his memory right? So it is possible that a blow to the back of the head might make him...well, insane! A lunatic will be born!" Mikau quickly disagreed. Then he muttered under his breath, "And why did you mention my name in the first place?"
Or'an crossed the first option out with a sigh. He was kind of looking forward to it actually.
"Right then. Second choice, Japas': get many, and I mean, MANY female Zoras to surround him and dance around him until he remembers everything."
Japas shrugged. "Just trying to help."
Mikau pushed Japas' face away from the paper. "Dream on, bro! Looks like you haven't forgot that much. First, no female Zoras would want to do that. Second, Japas might lose even more than just his memory if we actually do it. He might lose HIMSELF within the mountain of naked girls."
"Bye-bye number two," Or'an crossed it out too.
It was Japas who sighed this time.
"Can we get some REALISTIC options here?" Mikau groaned with tiredness.
"Well, how's this sound: if Japas continues to have his amnesia, make him serve under King Or'an and - oh dear! Where did THAT come from?" Or'an chuckled nervously, as he placed four hard, solid strokes over the paper.
Japas' eyes narrowed. "Serve under you? Yea, after five hundred years!"
Mikau rubbed his eyes. "Guys! Really! Some actual suggestions! Please!" he yelled in frustration.
Or'an picked up the paper and ripped it in half. "Okay. Okay, forget it. All these proposals are stupid!"
"Looks like YOUR proposals are stupid," Japas sneered.
"See this biceps muscles on my right arm here?" Or'an said as he flexed it. "One punch is all it takes to knock your teeth out. Would you like to try one knuckle sandwich?"
"No thanks. My order has just arrived."
The Bottom-feeder came back with three plates, all-floating behind him, secured with a rope.
"Sometimes I just wonder how can those plates float in the water. I mean, we can float, that's for sure. But plates?" Mikau said slowly as he stared.
"Sponge Plates my friend," Or'an said slowly. "Sponge Plates."
"Shabom and clams, trout with red urchins, and Shell Blades with Biri."
"Gee, Japas' food looks tasty," Or'an said sarcastically as he fought down the urge to puke.
Japas sighed and placed his hands beside the plate. "Okay! What's wrong with you people? Is it a sin to eat a freaking meal that I thought it might taste good?"
"Oh, no. You are the one who has gone coo-coo!" Or'an laughed as he bit down on the trout with a slurp.
"Ahhhh, nothing like a wonderful meal with Shabom," Mikau stuffed two in his mouth and ate them with two loud *pop*.
Japas looked baffled over his plate. "How do you eat these things?" Shell Blades... he he he. Sorry, the author just had to laugh while he was typing. And yes, I am using past tense for myself.
"Hey, don't look at me. You are the one who wanted to order that."
"Don't look at me also. I am allergic to Shell Blades."
Or'an frowned. "A Zoran Hero allergic to Shell Blades? Tisk, tisk."
Mikau punched his buddy in the stomach under the table, softly of course.
"Hi, can I join you guys?"
All three heads went up. Lulu was standing there with a plate of her own food. "Sorry, but not a single seat was left."
"Oh, of course!" Mikau shouted out loud without thinking first.
Japas and Or'an stared at him.
"What? She needs a seat doesn't she?" Mikau asked innocently.
"I smelled looooooove," Or'an burst out laughing again. "Ack! Phoophy!" He choked on his food.
"What is love?" Japas asked.
"Oh my god! You don't know what love is? Has your brain totally gone bonkers on you? You don't know the word, love?"
"Well... I understand the word, but I don't know the feeling of it."
"Japas, love is like... like a warm sun being cast over you. Like... like a flock of seagulls heading home. Like a bunch of Shell Blades coming together in one huge group. Like Jabu Jabu having a wife! Like-"
"Or'an, that's bunch of bull and you know it. So stop feeding my friend's vacant head with nonsense," Mikau snapped.
"Hey, just trying to help him, lover-boy!"
Mikau's face went red. "Don't call me that!"
"What? Lover-boy?"
"Stop it!"
"Umm... can I sit with you guys or not?" Lulu asked impatiently. "Because if you guys don't want me to, then it's ok. I can just go somewhere else and find a spot."
"Oh, no no no. I am more than happy to share the same table with you," the Zoran Hero smiled.
"Love is a powerful thing," Or'an leaned to the side and whispered to Japas. "Don't let it blind you."
"What do you mean by 'blind you'?" Japas questioned with doubt.
"Watch Mikau's reaction and you will see."
Japas turned back and started at the Zoran Hero.
Or'an picked up a Shabom silently, and tossed it at Mikau's head. The bubble bounced off, yet the Zora didn't react to it as he helped Lulu into the seat beside him.
"There you have it, ladies and gentlemen," Or'an concluded. "Mr. Hero here has not only been blinded by love, but he has also been PARALYZED by love!"
"I heard that!" Mikau turned and stared with coldness.
The bulky Zora grinned dumbly. "Heard what? Have I done something wrong? Japas, you saw anything?"
Japas' face was blank. "I am confused."
"Bah, Amnesiac-boy."
* * *
The Cafeteria continued to be filled with more and more Zoras, as the fingers in the clock up on the main wall moved slowly toward eight o'clock. Students talked, sang, laughed, burped, and screamed with energies. The noise was so loud, that a few teachers swimming nearby had to come into the food court and tell everyone to lower down their voices. Of course, no one paid any attention to them. This was the students' time. They could throw a party here and no teacher could do a thing about it. That was, unless the Enforcers came in with giant Stingrays by their sides. But all in all, no big scenes were displayed as Japas, Mikau, Or'an, and Lulu talked quietly in their little corner while they ate their food.
"So, Japas has lost his memory?" Lulu asked as she looked at the poor Zora.
"Yea, and so far, we don't have a clue on how to cure him," Mikau heaved a sigh. He pushed his empty plate away.
"All the ideas that were in our head are stupid. None of them would work," Or'an confessed.
"What kind of ideas?" the female Zora asked with interest.
"Oh, just something about hitting Japas in the hea-"
"HA. HA. HA! He is just so funny! Now can we get back to our problem please?" Mikau quickly interrupted.
Lulu stared down at the table for a while. Then she looked up. "Well, Mikau said that he found Japas a few miles from here, near the Chaotic Rim right?"
The Zoran Hero nodded.
"Here's what I think: it would be the best if we all go to the spot where Mikau had found Japas. Perhaps we could find clues there, and figure out what had happened."
Or'an seemed pleased. "Excellent idea! Why couldn't we think of that in the first place?"
"But..." Mikau hesitated a little. "But it's way out of the school zone!"
Or'an reached across the table and bonked Mikau on the head. "Which is more important? School, or your life-time friend?"
The Zoran Hero grumbled. Then he agreed.
"Good. You know, it is almost nine o'clock. We should sneak out at night, since there will be less teachers in the hallways to catch us. What say, we go out to the Chaotic Rim right now?" Lulu asked.
"Who will bring the florescent fishes?"
"Are florescent fishes the ones that glow?" Japas asked with curiosity.
"Yes. Why? You saw some?" Lulu smiled a little.
"Well, they were in my room, and I thought-"
"Good, then bring them."
"And I thought they were tasty so I ate them," Japas' voice trailed off into a whisper as he lowered his head.
Or'an, Mikau, and Lulu all looked at him.
"That settles it. That kid had descended from his ancestors: the Like Like," Mikau snorted. "He eats everything!"
"He won't eat us right?" Or'an chuckled.
"Unless the hunger of Like Like sprang up from his belly, otherwise we are perfectly safe."
"Okay, I will bring the fishes. So I guess I will meet you guys in the north wing half an hour later?" Lulu stood up from her chair as she stretched.
"Yes. And Lulu?" Mikau watched her. The young female Zora looked down at him. "Sorry to draw you into this mess. I thought we would be able to have a meal together, talking about ordinary things."
She smiled her most wonderful smile. "It's ok. I am glad that I am involved in this. In fact, I am the one who volunteered to be part of this." She turned around and began to swim toward her quarter.
Mikau breathed out deeply.
Or'an nudged Japas and began to giggle.
"Watch it boy. You may get a taste of my blade if you keep this up!" the Zoran Hero glared at his buddy.
~End Chapter 4~
Author's Note: Let's see now... starting from Chapter 1, I already noticed that it won't be easy to write about the underwater world. First, I do not know much about the marine anmials that dwelled there. Second, as already mentioned before, I do not know much about the enemies in the Zelda series. Third, I suck at making jokes. Yet, even if I know that I might screw up the plot and the fun in this story, I still find it interesting to write. And that is the reason why I can still get more ideas into the storyline. There is something that I do need to clarify. I know that deep in the ocean, there will be no daytime or nighttime. It is just plain darkness. Though since this IS a fantasy story, therefore I guess having daylight in the water can be acceptable. I am currently researching on all the aquatic animals and plants in the sea. Hopefully, I can put in more details for the background. So now there are four characters introduced. Japas, Mikau, Or'an, and Lulu. And they are now on a very fun mission to help Japas with his anmesia problem. What fun huh? Especially that they can sneak out of the school and into the crazy and dangerous ocean land. I didn't introduce all the Zora Band's members that are on the Indigo Plateform because I figured that would make the storyline too long. I guess this tale is half-way finished. Pretty soon, it will be completed. Kinda sad for me. I want to write more but I just don't have the time. Chapter 5 is coming.
"Right. We got a list of suggestions here for our dear Japas," Or'an declared as he proudly presented a piece of paper with notes written on it.
Mikau smiled with satisfaction while Japas gulped with uncertainty.
"First suggestion, it's mine: hit Mikau, I mean, hit Japas on the back of the head with a really fat Goron. If no Gorons could be found, then we could always use a boulder outside as a backup plan." Or'an read it out loud.
The color on Japas' face was drained out completely. The thought of having two hundred pounds of Goron crushing your brain was nauseating.
"Um... I don't think so. That might make things worst. I mean, he is just losing his memory right? So it is possible that a blow to the back of the head might make him...well, insane! A lunatic will be born!" Mikau quickly disagreed. Then he muttered under his breath, "And why did you mention my name in the first place?"
Or'an crossed the first option out with a sigh. He was kind of looking forward to it actually.
"Right then. Second choice, Japas': get many, and I mean, MANY female Zoras to surround him and dance around him until he remembers everything."
Japas shrugged. "Just trying to help."
Mikau pushed Japas' face away from the paper. "Dream on, bro! Looks like you haven't forgot that much. First, no female Zoras would want to do that. Second, Japas might lose even more than just his memory if we actually do it. He might lose HIMSELF within the mountain of naked girls."
"Bye-bye number two," Or'an crossed it out too.
It was Japas who sighed this time.
"Can we get some REALISTIC options here?" Mikau groaned with tiredness.
"Well, how's this sound: if Japas continues to have his amnesia, make him serve under King Or'an and - oh dear! Where did THAT come from?" Or'an chuckled nervously, as he placed four hard, solid strokes over the paper.
Japas' eyes narrowed. "Serve under you? Yea, after five hundred years!"
Mikau rubbed his eyes. "Guys! Really! Some actual suggestions! Please!" he yelled in frustration.
Or'an picked up the paper and ripped it in half. "Okay. Okay, forget it. All these proposals are stupid!"
"Looks like YOUR proposals are stupid," Japas sneered.
"See this biceps muscles on my right arm here?" Or'an said as he flexed it. "One punch is all it takes to knock your teeth out. Would you like to try one knuckle sandwich?"
"No thanks. My order has just arrived."
The Bottom-feeder came back with three plates, all-floating behind him, secured with a rope.
"Sometimes I just wonder how can those plates float in the water. I mean, we can float, that's for sure. But plates?" Mikau said slowly as he stared.
"Sponge Plates my friend," Or'an said slowly. "Sponge Plates."
"Shabom and clams, trout with red urchins, and Shell Blades with Biri."
"Gee, Japas' food looks tasty," Or'an said sarcastically as he fought down the urge to puke.
Japas sighed and placed his hands beside the plate. "Okay! What's wrong with you people? Is it a sin to eat a freaking meal that I thought it might taste good?"
"Oh, no. You are the one who has gone coo-coo!" Or'an laughed as he bit down on the trout with a slurp.
"Ahhhh, nothing like a wonderful meal with Shabom," Mikau stuffed two in his mouth and ate them with two loud *pop*.
Japas looked baffled over his plate. "How do you eat these things?" Shell Blades... he he he. Sorry, the author just had to laugh while he was typing. And yes, I am using past tense for myself.
"Hey, don't look at me. You are the one who wanted to order that."
"Don't look at me also. I am allergic to Shell Blades."
Or'an frowned. "A Zoran Hero allergic to Shell Blades? Tisk, tisk."
Mikau punched his buddy in the stomach under the table, softly of course.
"Hi, can I join you guys?"
All three heads went up. Lulu was standing there with a plate of her own food. "Sorry, but not a single seat was left."
"Oh, of course!" Mikau shouted out loud without thinking first.
Japas and Or'an stared at him.
"What? She needs a seat doesn't she?" Mikau asked innocently.
"I smelled looooooove," Or'an burst out laughing again. "Ack! Phoophy!" He choked on his food.
"What is love?" Japas asked.
"Oh my god! You don't know what love is? Has your brain totally gone bonkers on you? You don't know the word, love?"
"Well... I understand the word, but I don't know the feeling of it."
"Japas, love is like... like a warm sun being cast over you. Like... like a flock of seagulls heading home. Like a bunch of Shell Blades coming together in one huge group. Like Jabu Jabu having a wife! Like-"
"Or'an, that's bunch of bull and you know it. So stop feeding my friend's vacant head with nonsense," Mikau snapped.
"Hey, just trying to help him, lover-boy!"
Mikau's face went red. "Don't call me that!"
"What? Lover-boy?"
"Stop it!"
"Umm... can I sit with you guys or not?" Lulu asked impatiently. "Because if you guys don't want me to, then it's ok. I can just go somewhere else and find a spot."
"Oh, no no no. I am more than happy to share the same table with you," the Zoran Hero smiled.
"Love is a powerful thing," Or'an leaned to the side and whispered to Japas. "Don't let it blind you."
"What do you mean by 'blind you'?" Japas questioned with doubt.
"Watch Mikau's reaction and you will see."
Japas turned back and started at the Zoran Hero.
Or'an picked up a Shabom silently, and tossed it at Mikau's head. The bubble bounced off, yet the Zora didn't react to it as he helped Lulu into the seat beside him.
"There you have it, ladies and gentlemen," Or'an concluded. "Mr. Hero here has not only been blinded by love, but he has also been PARALYZED by love!"
"I heard that!" Mikau turned and stared with coldness.
The bulky Zora grinned dumbly. "Heard what? Have I done something wrong? Japas, you saw anything?"
Japas' face was blank. "I am confused."
"Bah, Amnesiac-boy."
* * *
The Cafeteria continued to be filled with more and more Zoras, as the fingers in the clock up on the main wall moved slowly toward eight o'clock. Students talked, sang, laughed, burped, and screamed with energies. The noise was so loud, that a few teachers swimming nearby had to come into the food court and tell everyone to lower down their voices. Of course, no one paid any attention to them. This was the students' time. They could throw a party here and no teacher could do a thing about it. That was, unless the Enforcers came in with giant Stingrays by their sides. But all in all, no big scenes were displayed as Japas, Mikau, Or'an, and Lulu talked quietly in their little corner while they ate their food.
"So, Japas has lost his memory?" Lulu asked as she looked at the poor Zora.
"Yea, and so far, we don't have a clue on how to cure him," Mikau heaved a sigh. He pushed his empty plate away.
"All the ideas that were in our head are stupid. None of them would work," Or'an confessed.
"What kind of ideas?" the female Zora asked with interest.
"Oh, just something about hitting Japas in the hea-"
"HA. HA. HA! He is just so funny! Now can we get back to our problem please?" Mikau quickly interrupted.
Lulu stared down at the table for a while. Then she looked up. "Well, Mikau said that he found Japas a few miles from here, near the Chaotic Rim right?"
The Zoran Hero nodded.
"Here's what I think: it would be the best if we all go to the spot where Mikau had found Japas. Perhaps we could find clues there, and figure out what had happened."
Or'an seemed pleased. "Excellent idea! Why couldn't we think of that in the first place?"
"But..." Mikau hesitated a little. "But it's way out of the school zone!"
Or'an reached across the table and bonked Mikau on the head. "Which is more important? School, or your life-time friend?"
The Zoran Hero grumbled. Then he agreed.
"Good. You know, it is almost nine o'clock. We should sneak out at night, since there will be less teachers in the hallways to catch us. What say, we go out to the Chaotic Rim right now?" Lulu asked.
"Who will bring the florescent fishes?"
"Are florescent fishes the ones that glow?" Japas asked with curiosity.
"Yes. Why? You saw some?" Lulu smiled a little.
"Well, they were in my room, and I thought-"
"Good, then bring them."
"And I thought they were tasty so I ate them," Japas' voice trailed off into a whisper as he lowered his head.
Or'an, Mikau, and Lulu all looked at him.
"That settles it. That kid had descended from his ancestors: the Like Like," Mikau snorted. "He eats everything!"
"He won't eat us right?" Or'an chuckled.
"Unless the hunger of Like Like sprang up from his belly, otherwise we are perfectly safe."
"Okay, I will bring the fishes. So I guess I will meet you guys in the north wing half an hour later?" Lulu stood up from her chair as she stretched.
"Yes. And Lulu?" Mikau watched her. The young female Zora looked down at him. "Sorry to draw you into this mess. I thought we would be able to have a meal together, talking about ordinary things."
She smiled her most wonderful smile. "It's ok. I am glad that I am involved in this. In fact, I am the one who volunteered to be part of this." She turned around and began to swim toward her quarter.
Mikau breathed out deeply.
Or'an nudged Japas and began to giggle.
"Watch it boy. You may get a taste of my blade if you keep this up!" the Zoran Hero glared at his buddy.
~End Chapter 4~
Author's Note: Let's see now... starting from Chapter 1, I already noticed that it won't be easy to write about the underwater world. First, I do not know much about the marine anmials that dwelled there. Second, as already mentioned before, I do not know much about the enemies in the Zelda series. Third, I suck at making jokes. Yet, even if I know that I might screw up the plot and the fun in this story, I still find it interesting to write. And that is the reason why I can still get more ideas into the storyline. There is something that I do need to clarify. I know that deep in the ocean, there will be no daytime or nighttime. It is just plain darkness. Though since this IS a fantasy story, therefore I guess having daylight in the water can be acceptable. I am currently researching on all the aquatic animals and plants in the sea. Hopefully, I can put in more details for the background. So now there are four characters introduced. Japas, Mikau, Or'an, and Lulu. And they are now on a very fun mission to help Japas with his anmesia problem. What fun huh? Especially that they can sneak out of the school and into the crazy and dangerous ocean land. I didn't introduce all the Zora Band's members that are on the Indigo Plateform because I figured that would make the storyline too long. I guess this tale is half-way finished. Pretty soon, it will be completed. Kinda sad for me. I want to write more but I just don't have the time. Chapter 5 is coming.