New chapter in celebration of Twilight Princess HD, Hyrule Warriors Legends and Zelda's 30th anniversary! (Cues confetti and balloons) Now we finally enter the child stage of Mikau's life! Not much to say but sit back and relax and enjoy yourself! Have fun. There are special guest stars in this chapter. Can you guess who they are? *Hint look at the title.*

Also, I'm in the new app called Zelda Amino now. I go by as Nayru of the Zoras. You can come over and chat for a bit if you want. :) I will be posting artwork and maybe short stories there. :)

Mikau and his friends are not mine. Otherwise they would play bigger roles in the game.


Ocean Realm, Termina, 11:15 pm; Summer

Four years later.

Moonlight beam on the Sylovaakiens' deep mountain ranged home, casting shadows and ripples of colorful light to dance off the forest corals, sponges, and kelp. Kelp sway to the underwater currents while giant corals and marine trees sway and creak in the night. The silhouettes of Sylovaakien Zoras briefly appear from the darken forested reefs and disappear quickly without any trances. Some were hunting. Others patrolling. Few at play or casting tricks on unfortunate neighbors. The Zoras' scales shone with the colors of opal and their patches gleam with lights.

Hundreds of Zoras protected the area. Two in particular watch over the mountain side reef like sea hawks. Homes, suburban neighborhoods, shrines, palaces and small temples were scatter all across these mountains, with the main city just across a few more sea mounts. The city's multi-color glow and ancient towering architectures can be seen from here, what with all the thick coral around them and such. The mountain community were like its own little town. Perhaps they are, given their diversity in each district. Many Zoras glide effortlessly and silently across the forest, and the two watch guards were rather please with the easy-going attitude of their fellow pack mates.

Suddenly, a blazing white body burst from the brush, disrupting the peace. The little thing had a small bag tie to his waist and zip past the Sylovaakien guards, both who lengthen their fins in surprise. The tiny tyke zip through the dense aquatic brush, spinning and looping through many natural obstacles and dodging hazards. He try to catch up with the much faster teens and speeding adults, beating his small fins rapidly. Zoran Heroes circle and dance around him, brushing his belly with their tails before continuing with their duties or activities. The tiny creature stop to nestle in the rainbow sea grass, enjoying its gentle movements as it brush against his soft ticklish skin. He giggle and took notice of the numerous bubbles he'd emitted from doing this. The pup stare intently as the spheres were twiddling and dancing around in a flurry, before suddenly swiping them with his delicate pectoral fins. A satisfying "pop" exploded forth, and the young Zora squeak in approval, feeling accomplish.

Many voices around the mountains were mostly of his older Sylovaakien brethren. They either chatter about their night or challenge rivals to sword duels. But few made him as excited as the voices of his own family and the sudden emergent of one of his siblings speeding towards him had him squeal in delighted surprise and bolt off. He swivel and turn, trying to evade his pursuing relatives best he could. Some unrelated Sylovaakiens joined them, enjoying a good game of chase. The guppy chirp to summon his allies. Soon more guppies pop out of the sea shrubs accompany with mako shark pups and assault the teens and adults with weak swipes and harmless nips. They retaliated by gently bumping the little Zoras with their shields or tails. The pup meanwhile use the cover of the forest and his small frame to his advantage. The older Zoras however simply flank by these defenses with little to no effort, smirking at the tiny troublemaker as the coral bend to their will. He trill excitedly and was off again. They'd spent hours simply chasing him and goofing off without a care in the world, and they don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

In the midst of their fun, the guppy took notice of a pair of familiar Sylovaakien Zoras in a small glade just up ahead. He yip while trying to flank one of his adult sisters best he could, nipping at her flippers as she spun and loop after him. After a few dizzying round of racing in numerous circles, the tiny Zora flap his way to the two adults ahead, heart beating excitedly as he kick his stubby legs rapidly. His siblings bolted after him, yet he wasn't paying attention anymore.

The guppy burst out of the forest, his white scales brimming with rippling aurora. Various fishes exploded out of hiding and scatter in wide eyed panic, swimming off to unclear directions. This trigger the brothers and sisters' hunting instinct, staring hungrily at the spooked critters. The Zoran Heroes snap and chase after the animals with much eagerness, gorging themselves in a delicious snack and temporarily forgetting of their game.

The guppy laugh and swam to his parents, who took notice of his arrival. He dash and spun around his mother and father as they spoke to another Sylovaakien Zora clad in light weight armor. His left eye held bloodily pupil-like spots. A few more of the guppy's siblings were also in the glade. Some floated around and kept watch, another, the oldest brother Darel, stood by the carriage with the other Zoras. And one, the not very talkative eldest sister Luill, was seated on a nearby rock inspecting the group with mild interest. Two aquatic horses, spiked with protruding barbs and antennas, fanned with rigid fins where their hooves would've been, a head resembling a cross between a horse and a dragon, and long dolphin-like tails, whinnied at the sight of the young delinquent. The adult Zoras smile and try not to laugh at their energetic pup while trying to still maintain a conversation with the Zoran Hero in front of them. The tiny guppy receive a good petting from Ruuna, triggering him to whistle curiously and prompting the strange dragon-like Sea Horses to nicker gleefully.

"Oh Mikau," Ruuna said as she trap her son in a loving hug. Yes, it is Mikau, the one and only Sea Deity. Mikau had grown since his Tadpole years. Now in the next stage of a Zora's life, Mikau outgrew his tiny fish-like form and into a full bodied and curious guppy at the age of two. He is still pure white and bare very little in terms of patches. His arrow patterns are still small and black, but now a dark blotch had envelope around it. Two faint black patches are noticeable on either side of his snowy chest. His new claws matches the color of his sapphire eyes. Tiny webbed hands and itty bitty flippers are now present on his new limbs. His pectoral fins, although still soft, are armed with two venomous spines and reposition themselves to face upwards. Mikau's tail is now position at the back of his head like most Zoras, wagging eagerly as he stare up at his mother.

Ruuna cradle her guppy and stroke his back, resting her cheek on his head. The tiny runt snuggle close to her, nuzzling in the nape of her neck. He squeaked as he felt the hand of his father stroking his small tail. She turn back to her mate who conitune to discuss particular plans concerning the well being of their watery world. Mikau, quickly growing bored, broke free of his mother's hug and dash around his father like a hyper bumble bee, trying desperately to get Nicoda to play with him. He poke his tongue out happily.

"Are you sure about this? With the war now a thing of the past, things had been in a blissful state for the last century," said the Sylovaakien before them. The horses threw their heads and twitch their fins, mostly because of Mikau's playful antics which is setting them off.

Nicoda nodded. "Yes I am sure. We need to ensure that Termina remains in its peaceful order as the Gods intended it. Many Zoras and Mers had been reporting strange activities across the oceans in the last four years. None however are more apparent and concerning then in the undersea canyons near Hell's Trench...We cannot risk having the ocean realm thrown into another state of chaos. All of the last remaining Sylovaakien cities including my own still maintain on high alert and continuing the ancient task of guardianship. You must never let your guard down." He briefly glance at his little Sea Deity, who marvel at their fins. The overprotective father could only hope the sightings by the trenches were a strange coincidence and not tie to his son's destiny. "You must continue to take this manner upon your hands. Even during times of peace, a warrior's purpose is never finish."

Mikau strutted up to his sister Luill, who was still sitting on the rock a little ways away from her family. She perk with interest as the tiny guppy swam around her with chirps of delight. She respond with a bubbly purr and blew him away with a array of bubbles. The guppy click in surprise, rolling backwards in the water until he stop and floating upside down. He made tiny squeaks of approval before dashing over to the conversing adults.

"I understand Nicoda," the Zora said as Mikau tug on his hip fin. "I just don't see what there is to worry about if everything is now in peace. The ocean always had been a strange and mysterious place with unusual sightings even during times of harmony. I'm sure its nothing to worry about. Also I don't like the idea of being too close to those Koreoip Zoras. They are the self proclaim guardians of Hell's Trench and even the surrounding seas, and with their capital city located several miles off the cursed pit, they had been known to exploit territorial behaviors to trespassers. Perhaps they can deal with the problem themselves. Why worry?"

"We are the chosen one's of our race's respected Goddess. Just as the Sheikah are the chosen protectors of the Goddess of Time," Ruuna objected as Mikau nibble on her ear fin. "Mother Nayru blessed us for a reason. We are among the most honorable and loyal of the Zoras. It is our responsibility to ensure the ocean remain in order under the alliance we swore with Nayru, hence why we were entrusted our dangerous fins and higher wisdom. You mustn't let your home town ignore their roles as Guardian Zoras out of laziness. Our kind had also been protecting the trench long before the Koreoips even evolved. We can't let our cousin breed discourage us from performing our task. The well being of the denizens of the oceans is our top priority as guardians of the sea."

The dragon-horses snorted and pound the ground impatiently. Mikau hug one of their snout in reassurance and the animal relax. The adult Zora patted their necks. He sigh with a smile of defeat. "You're right. I'll carry out the order as soon as I return to my home town."

"Excellent! Do-Oof!" Nicoda winch and lifted his own hip fin to elbow's length. Mikau can be seen happily dangling from the fin, his little fangs clamp onto it like those steel bear traps found on land. Although they're small and non-dangerous, the pup's tiny canines were like piercing needles. "Do not forget to update your city's defenses and keep watch for any suspicious human activities. With the Hylians and Gerudo catching up with the Zoras in terms technology lately, they're becoming more curious in exploring the oceans with video cameras and submarines. If they find us in these deep mountains, we'll be hunted without mercy for our fins. We are a breed on the brink of extinction, so we can't afford not one mishap that'll doom our civilization. What would the ocean be without its protectors?" Nicoda tickle his son's nose while remaining formal, and Mikau emitted a squeaky sneeze that send him zooming backwards, bubbles in his wake.

The armored Bull seated himself on the carriage, holding the reins in both hands. Mikau crawl back to his father's flipper ready to bite his hip fin again only to have it dodge his puny teeth of doom. Mikau whistle and buzz around his father wildly, trying to get him to play. "A realm of chaos. I'll be sure to place extra protection on my little town. I'll speak with you once everything's in order. I bid you and your beautiful family farewell . Until next time." With a snap of the reins the Sea Horses were off, kicking their powerful tails as they disappear around the corner of the road and into the forest. Nicoda sigh worriedly as he look back at Ruuna.

"Do you think he'll take our word honey? He hadn't been as serious in obeying our Divine Mother lately...Even his city mates seem kind of sluggish then usual lately"

"Oh I'm sure Niju will come around," Ruuna replied as she nuzzle her mate. Mikau continue to buzz madly around them. "Afterall, he is one of the many Zoran Heroes who is still recovering from the infection by Gyorg venom...Like you were."

Nicoda hug his lifelong companion and close his one good eye in reassurance. His empty socket is patched with kelp, worry he'll spook his youngest son. The silence was broken however by Mikau squeaking and nipping his fins.

"Daddy?" came his small voice, squeaky and soft. "Talk boring. Me want to cuddle. And play! We play now, yes? Me want to play...You. Me. And Mommy! And Brothers and Sisters too!"

"Typical Mikau.." Luill quietly chuckle to herself, stroking what's left from her broken fin blade. The upper half of her pectoral fin had been speared off by a hostile Merman long ago,..what's left of it is a shorten and cracked, unimpressive stub with sharp edges.

Nicoda smile as Darel reach in to stroke his little brother with his own smile. "Mikau, I'll love to play with you now. But we have to get back to work now. We're running late as is, but we can play when I come back in a few hours okay? Plus we have to arrange a little family event for this weekend."

"Meep?" the little one is taken aback by this. He look to his siblings for answers, only to get shrugs in return.

"Hey don't look at me little bro," Aleer stated. "They never told us till about an hour ago."

"Sorry, I have no clue either," Darel shrug.

"Meep...why?"

Runna simply smile while Nicoda poke the young Zora's nose, making him wriggle it. She lean on her mate's side as he stood tall, his fins sparkling with the surrounding stardusts. "It's a surprise. We'll tell you once we return from work. You're going to love it, I promise. Why don't you play with your friends and Aditu in the meantime, alright?"

"Can we still snuggle before you goes?" Mikau squeaked with hope in his eyes. He place his tiny hands on each side of his father's nose. "Quick snuggie. Friends not here yet. And me already play with brothers and sisters, and other guppies too!"

Nicoda took Mikau in a soft hug. The little pup cuddle as much as he can before his father finally release him. He was handed over to his sister Aditu, accompany by their somewhat laid-back brother Shoal, who yawn tug the younger Zora's tail.

Ruuna approach her children and rub her crown against theirs. "Take care of your brother now. We'll return at the same time at 3 am. I want you all to be on your vest behaviors. Do you understand?" Ruuna said in her motherly tone.

"Yes mom," was the response of all three Zoras. Feeling satisfied, their parents led the way to the Temple of Nayru, with the other older sibling bidding their goodbyes before following them. With their family gone from sight, Shoal yawn once again with a stretch. "My stars...I'm beat. We should find a spot to sit down for a bit and just marvel the nature around us. Ya know, like, not move around like sharks on a sugar rush or something like that..."

Aditu hug her younger sibling close to her as she giggle at Shoal. "Well maybe if you hadn't stayed up the entire daylight hours today, you wouldn't be so sleepy."

"Sleepy," Mikau parroted happily.

"Hey, I was just curious on what our city looked like during the day, is all. I admit it looks like a bunch of ancient rocky towers spanning off the base of the mountains and valleys. That, and the coral are not as awesome at day then night..No wonder we're nocturnal...Ech."

Aditu and Mikau each grab hold of his arms and tug them. "Well if you're that tire, then come on. Let's go find a reef with a nice view of the city. Syloannika always looks amazing from the mountainsides."

Shoal nodded in agreement and all three Zoras travel through the thick colorful forest. As they left, no one took notice of the emerald green eyes peering from the within the covers of the corals...

The siblings race and played with along the way, keeping each other busy with playful antics. Mikau bounce on the sea-grass and twirl over many plants, trying to mimic an adult's swimming skills. He found himself entangle in the thick and sticky kelp time and time again, in which his siblings had to cut him free with their fins. They chase after an paranoid Octork, Mikau excitedly beating his fins to catch up with his siblings. The creature try to avoid them by squeezing through small cracks, but with advance planning and precision, the Zoras herd it to its doom and had themselves a delicious treat the rest of their way through the coral forest. The three Zoras eventually arrive to a bustling cliff side and seated themselves on the edge of the reef. They watch more of the noble and courageous Zoran Heroes continue their determine duties. Mikau had always love admiring his breed and their heroic intentions and try to join the patrolling Sylovaakien Zoras overhead. The Zoran Heroes flash different messages through their patches, which further excites Mikau. He try to copy them, yet disappointment arise when nothing happen on his bare snowy body. He'll try and mimic whatever they are doing, wanting to be a big strong hero like them too. But alas, the Zoras would gently nudge him away, disappointing the tiny Zoran Hero. He climb on Aditu's lap and felt the glow of the Zora's Sapphire dim under a layer of safe, waterproof body paint.

Yes, body paint. His parent can't afford the sacred symbols to be seen by anyone except for his siblings. For it is Sylovaakien tradition for a Sea Deity to be taken away and place under extensive training, regardless of their age. Mikau doesn't understand why they would cover it though, just that no one should see it until the time is stare at his petty fins, hoping for the day to come when they'll become full fledged weapons. How badly he wants to be a part of being a true Zora Hero like his ancestors before him.

"Meep.."

He reach into his bag and pull out the shiny crystal shells he had been collecting. He carefully place them all to the side to inspect their hollowness and sound quality, tapping them together. If they made the soft ringing tune he grew to love, he'll place them back in his satchel. If one is crack or makes something purely unpleasant to the hearing, Mikau will toss it over the edge. Although it had been four years since his first encounter with their ringing melody, Mikau's fascination with beautiful or unique sounds remains, where as his other friends mostly outgrew their awe and appreciation for such things.

Two teenagers exploded out from a thick tangle of dense coral, trying to dodge each other's playful bites. One was a lavender color with huge transparent fan-like fins, with darker shades of purple patches sprinkle with blue and red dots and gold trims. The other is a rosy scarlet, with crescent like fins dark symbols and a powdery white face. They danced and twirl, trying to land a snap as they zip overhead Mikau and his sister, their colorful spiral patterns radiating cheerful light. Mikau giggle and watch as the two friends resorted to nipping at each others fins. They stop just in front of a towering statue of the Great Nayru and circle around each other, sizing themselves up as they enlarged their fluttering fins.

"Ready?" the lavender Zora asked in anticipation.

"As always! Let's do this!" replied the other, a cocky toothy grin plaster on his snowy features.

The Zoras rush at each other and muffle *clang!* was emitted from their clashing swords. It was clear the two agree to a sword fighting match, catching Mikau's attention. The little guppy's soft fins droop as he watch the older Zoras begin battering their mighty blades with great timing, their fins out stretch in the appearance of jets. Other excited Zoran Heroes formed a circle around the teenagers, cheering and betting on who's the better fighter. Some of the adults simply stare with minor interest before swimming off to continue their duties.

"Aditu, Shoal?" the pup ask a little meekly, stroking his soft pectoral fins. "Will me have fins like them too? Mommy says Nayru one day give me big strong fins and I be hero too, yes?"

The older siblings turn their heads to him, breaking both of their attention away from the sword match. "Of coarse you're grow big sword fins silly!" Aditu giggled in her usual happiness. "Its just a matter of time before you're old enough to have them."

"That's right," Shoal complimented, snatching a passing minnow with his jaws. Its tiny bones made a satisfying crunch as he chewed through its delicious meat. "Usually by the age of ten little Zoras grow their fancy swords fins. Just relax and and be patient." He finish his sentence with a goodhearted petting to his little brother's head.

Mikau look at his fins, then at the sporting teenagers. He grew doubtful once he catch sight of their giant sharp edged weapons gleaming in the star dusts. "But what if me don't grow them? What if me have softy finnys forever?"

"Where did you get that idea?" Shoal frowned.

"Jiro told me only real Zoran Hero have big fins. And me, he said me a dud."

Aditu snorted disapprovingly, her fangs visible. Shoal also growl with displeasure as his sister spoke. "You actually believed that idiot? Jiro is only saying that to scare you and other little Zoras. He's just jealous 'cause you're cuter then him. Don't trust him, he's just being a jerk."

Mikau felt better and relax, only to puff his gills in irritation afterwards. "Meanie Jiro!"

Aditu giggled at his reaction. "Oh, come here baby brother." and grab her brother in a hug. Just then she attack him with tickling fingers, prompting her sibling to squeal with laughter.

"Eep! No big sister! Bad! No tickles! I no baby!"

Soon both Zoras rolled off the reef and tumble about in the moving currents. Shoal grab the shells and follows his younger siblings down the rocky slope. They sunk gently down to the dancing sea grasses, scaring away the fishes as they giggle and played. Mikau pounce on his sister, pretending to be a great Zoran Warrior. Shoal causally swims around them while he watch for anything suspicious. As he did his sharp eyes spied the tiny forms of six little guppies trying to bypass the thick barrier of kelp and glowing coral. Beady eyes peer from the lush vegetation and bushy sea fans, watching Mikau and Aditu curiously. Light glowed from their eyes, and they turn their lit orbs to Shoal eagerly. The older Zora gave a flutter of his fins to signified their approach, and the youngsters pop out from the grasp of the corals and kelp to meet up with the playful siblings.

Mikau spotted them and squeak happily. He briefly swam around the guppies in celebration of his friends' arrival. "You're here! You're here! Where you been? Me waiting all night fer you!"

"It's been a few hours Mik," Aditu corrected as she got herself comfortable on the soft silky sea-grass/moss.

One of the guppies nibble Mikau's fins in greetings, careful not to bite at the venomous spine. "My mommy took me shopping," she said. "We were suppose to buy sea hay fer thee water horsey. They were being grumpy again. Yaniku's family took her to da mountain boarder to see da ocean plains! Yazeed's aunties came fer a visit. Malchik was at the medical mage's office having his shots. Juulaa caught a fishy! And Chinkel saw a boat!"

"Wonderful story, Akira," Shoal said while petting the little girl's head. She bit at his hand playfully and hang there, her tail wagging like a puppy's.

"Oh! Guess what I did!" Mikau squeaked eagerly. "Yesterday night Daddy took me and my family to see baby sea turtles! They poke out of da sand, and are so many and super cute! We watch them go, and I scare away the meanies who want to eat them just like a true Zoran Hero would. My family said they are proud of my good deeds! So fun! We came back in morning and tonight we snuggle. But then Mommy and Daddy had to go to work, and brothers and sisters went somewhere else too. Aditu and Shoal are here with me and now we play!"

"Oh! That sounds so fun!" cheered the one named Yaniku. "Cutie sea turtles! Wish I was there."

"Its okay," Aditu trilled reassuringly. "You're free to join us next year. After we're all family in these cities. How about you join us now for R&R?"

Chinkel giggled. "Well, there's one thing we want to ask you, big sister Aditu."

"And what's that?"

Suddenly, the tiny pup pounce on the teenage Sylovaakien Zora with a delighted laugh. Aditu yelp in surprise as the guppy nip and pull at Mikau's sister. "We play!"

Mikau's eyes shined happily, and the golden Sapphires Markings beamed brightly from underneath the body paint. Shoal wince at the sight of the symbols as his younger brother zip to Aditu in a giddy charge, the other guppies joining him in the group huddle.

"Play-fight! Play-fight!" cheered Mikau as they all roll around the sea floor. Laughter and squeaks excitedly rang from the tumbling hoard of squirming Zoras.

Shoal was almost tempted to join in himself. He remember the good old days when he use to play fight with his mother and father all the time, how his parents had try to shelter his young self from horrors of the war their Sylovaakien breed were engage in. His parents had kept him and some of their other siblings safe from the bloody chaos of the ocean at that time, and away from him. Every now, Shoal and the rest of the Sylovaakiens remain on high alert by orders of his father, especially with the Zora's Sapphire still embed on his newest brother's fins. Still, he couldn't help but be pleasantly distracted by the innocence of the young Zoras.

"Ima Seeluvaakeean Zora! Fear me fins of doom!" Mikau squeal, throwing weak swings at his sister. Aditu simply blocked his assaults with her own fins, using it as a shield. Mikau try to rush her with his fins open like the two teenagers, but sudden change of his fin's position cause him to become wobbly, tumbling harmless on the soft seafloor with a giggle. Yaniku and Juulaa try to zap Aditu with a small barrier, but the older Zora barely flinch as Yazeed, Akira, and Malchik try to overpower her with little results.

"You silly sharks!" Aditu squeal as she let her brother's friends tackle her. Soon it was her turn to laugh as Mikau nip her flowing ear-fins playfully. As the Zoras continue their play, Shoal notice an unidentified Sylovaakien Zora appear from above, diving deeper and deeper as he made his way to their position. Behind him were small silhouettes of at least five to six other Zoras of random breeds. Shoal stiffened and slowly withdrew his swords and lower his bioluminescent lights. Aditu froze when she took notice and sharpen her fins, covering the guppies with them as the Zora grew closer. The pups panic at the thought of danger and fled to hide in the corals. Meanwhile Mikau squeak as he stare up at her confusingly, wondering why she would suddenly change from her usual cheerfulness to hostility in a matter of seconds. He quickly spied on the incoming stranger and grew fearful, shaking terribly as he hug his sister's right leg for dear life. However she relax when she realize it was a known Sylovaakien from a nearby city and hid her weapons.

"Hey Aditu! Shoal! Or should I call you Mistress Aditu and Lord Shoal out of respect for your heritage?" the Zoran Hero bellow as he spun down to them. He twirled and cease swimming altogether, remain afloat in the current just above them. He was the same type of Sylovaakien as them, and about the same age as Aditu. "Excuse my intrusion, but may I speak with your mother and father?"

"Mistress Aditu?" she blushed, finding the name and status silly. Shoal didn't find it the least bit funny. "Well, our father is probably discussing some more war plans or some crap like that concerning heighten security and better soldiers. Our mom is either accompanying him or guarding the mountains borders while terrorizing the rookies. But we do know they left for work. You know how it is for military leaders."

"And can I ask why must you speak with them?" Shoal said with wary eyes. "Is there some kind of an emergency that needs to be dealt with? Or are you here just to get hook with one of my sisters again?"

"SHOAL!" growled Aditu as she cover Mikau's floppy ear-fins. "Not in front of Baby Brother!"

"What? Its true," their sibling snickered. "He has the eyes of those ill mannered Zoras."

"Ill-mannered?" Mikau murmur questioningly.

"Not funny, and that's not why I'm here. Now back to the topic on hand. Normally reaching your folks during any kind of emergency would be the case," the Zora said as he glance up to the incoming group. They seem to be taking it steady and slow, suggesting they are foreign to these deep parts of Termina. "However," he continued, wearing a smile on his face. "I bring good new this time. You personally know that Dai-Blue group right? The popular Zora band, the Indigo-Go's are schedule to tour the entire ocean realm this year. They are due to preform in Syloannika and other deep sea cities this week, and are making progress right now."

"Our Godmother is paying a visit?" All of Shoal's previous rude behavior had ebb away and in their place is the feeling of joy and eagerness.

"I don't believe it! I love that band!" Aditu breathe as a smile of joy shined through. "Wait, that must've been the surprise that Mom and Dad were probably talking about. Its been four years since they last stop by. They knew how much we love them and must have arrange concerts in Sylovaakien cities in the coming weeks. I'm so pump to hear them play again!"

Mikau peeked from behind Aditu, then to the strange Zoran Hero, and glance up. Beyond the schools of fish and passing Sylovaakiens, Mikau saw a group of Zoras making their way down. They descend faster with every passing moment, getting use to the slight pressure as they squeal and click. Two of them carry some strange objects of their backs, one in particular gain his attention. The thing was made of fish bones, almost as if it were made of Desbreko remains.

Their breeds were strange to the little Zora, for he was accustom to the glowing beings of these depths. One was a strange Zora unlike any he had seen before, a Malletila at that. She had a strange bulbous head with no tail. Her fins were large and fan like and she wore an indigo dress which covers the rest of her flowy fins. With her was a army of tiny pups taking in the sights around them. Next to her was a little ray like Zora. She look to be a large silver stingray with dark grey, short stubby limbs and a gold underbelly. Her tail is located at the end of her body rather then the head. A large male swam with little effort under her. He is black in color with green highlighting his fins. Large towering dorsal fins graced his head and chest. It snaked along the top of the Zora's tail to the end. Thinner green fins drape from his arms, and two more fins were located and the end of his running dorsal, splitting into flukes. His back is decorated with stripes and spots in between. The forth Zora next to him is a sleek male with a bluish white body, cyan crown and spots, and long dolphin-like tail. An object made of strong, durable shells was strap to his spotted back. Finally, a ruby and cerulean color Zora lazily glide behind them. He has a short pointed snout tinted blue. His head sport a solid dorsal crest which curls slightly and armed with a spine. The rest of his fins are solid and sturdy, suggesting he is of the shark family. Large cerulean stripes ring around his chest, stomach, tail and limbs. More blue trance over his black eyes like eye patches. His tail, with solid sharp edges and fanned like his dorsal, was careful not to bash the bony thing tie to his his back.

They laugh and joked, waving their greetings to Zoran Heroes. The Mako Zoras stop what they were doing and directed their attention to the incoming school. They stiffen, training their sights carefully on the visitors through the dense branches of coral, but soon relax entirely. Younger Zoran Heroes form a crowd around the group, obscuring them from the guppy's vision and full grown Zoras approach without their weapons drawn. It was quite strange seeing the normally weary Zoras approach strangers with such calmness and curiosity.

"What Indigo-Go's?" Mikau question as he watch Zoran Hero guards escort the group overhead. By then, his friends had out of hiding and watch the newcomer from a safe distant. They too are confuse about the new Zoras entering their breed's sacred cities. "Or is it Dai-Blue...?"

"Its a popular music group that form in Zorthora," Shoal spoke as he petted Mikau's head. "They became a famous symbol among the Zoras for their beautiful, harmonic songs and upbeat tones which are for parties. The Indigo-Go's had become well known for performing some of the richest and pure sounds in the ocean. They had actually perform a few times before in our cities and domains. Our Godmother is even the lead singer of the band, and she has such a beautiful voice. Because Nayru is associated with music, her Moon had been rumored to brighten extra beautifully whenever they preform. Their music is that good."

"Ooh!" Mikau clapped his tiny hands as his fins flutter happily. A famous band is going to preform in their home cities? And he has another mommy aside from his own and the Great Nayru? Sounds like fun! He turn his attention back to the crowd and watch as the new Zoras disappear beyond the towering buildings and flourishing corals. Something about them really seem interesting, and the idea of them playing music is quite the treat.

As the guppy clap his hands happily, the newcomer froze as his keen eyes took notice of a small faint light emitting from Mikau's fins...He stared in slight alarm, recalling familiar details of such things to only exist in ancient Sea Deities...Shoal saw the marking too, and upon seeing the other's shock expression he gave him a low warning growl. The newcomer shook his head and shy away from Aditu and Mikau's somewhat aggressive brother. The last thing he wanted was to get in a fight with the royal Alphas' older and more experience son.

With new curiosity and excitement swelling within his tiny being, Mikau suddenly bolted off, following the route the band had taken as he dash across the gently lit buildings. Aditu's tail flag in alarm as she stare at the spot where her brother had been just a second ago. Now few stray fizzle and pop in his place, and the young female shriek in surprise at the realization as she hurriedly chased after him. The other Zora was still lock in a trance-like state but soon join Aditu as they blaze pass complaining Sylovaakiens.

"What the heck-?! Mikau!" Shoal yelled as he and his companions push aside their fellow city goers. "Sorry kids! But you'll have to home now! Drop off Mikau's shells to our house okay? Our uncle will take them in. We meet with you later!" he yelled to the bewilder Zoran Hero pups.

Aditu cried in panic as she turn her head frantically. The newcomer dart besides her. "Oh not again! Why now?!"

"I reckon your little brother does this often?" the young Bull question with a side ways glance.

"Mikau can be a rebel sometimes, especially since he thinks that he is invincible just 'cause he's a Syovaakien!" Shoal yelped as he try to dodge a large nuda, a type of comb jelly. It flash its colors angrily. "This is another one of his 'epic Zoran Hero adventures' or whatever he calls it! He'll swim off to Giants knows where and get in all shorts of mishaps! Been doing it since he learned of his heritage."

"Well, he's a true Sylovaakien at heart then," the younger bull smirk slyly. "Gotta express his glorious breed and your family's important historical status...Heh heh.."

"Sometimes I wish we were exclusively of a regular warrior family without the Sea Deities thrown in," Aditu murmur as they continue to search for the little runaway, disappearing into the city.

The tiny guppies meanwhile look at each other, then at the neon city they call home. Yaniku twitch her pectoral fins. "Music Zoras? That's sounds nice."

Yazeed shuffle his flippers. He look out at the illuminating metropolis longingly. "I hope Mikau finds them soon. Don't want him getting lost for a group of Music Zoras! That be bad."

"Well, I'm sure he will be fine," Malchik spoke with confidence. Poor Yazeed can be a worry-wort at times. "You will see! He's Mikau! He always finds ways to do things. Just wait and see."

"Yeah, you're right!" Yazeed said as the guppies made their way to their homes. Akira took care of carrying Mikau's bag of crystal shells along the way. "Like you said. Mik will okie-dokie and back in no time."


Mikau push his way through the mass crowd of Zoras as he glance around the bustling cyberpunk city. He had spotted the group briefly among his pack members and try to catch up with them, but luck had it, he had lost them in the chaos of the night life.

"Oh," he squeaked, looking back and froth in hopes of finding the band again. No such luck. Mikau continue on his way, swimming through barnacle invested alleyways and soaring over the buildings topple with slender coral-trees. He zip though the schools of silvery minnows and creepy hatchetfish, bumping into various species of deep sea jellyfishes and flew through streets full of feral dogfish. The sharks look at him with large illuminating eyes, advancing menacingly as they snap their teeth. Mikau stop and stare at the animals, his Zoran Hero instincts already kicking in. His pectoral spines prod out threateningly and he try his best to shoo them away.

"Hey! Go away you grumpy fishy! I a Seelowvaakian Zora! I eat you if you get close!"

The dogfishes hunch slightly but made no further approach. knowing full well if they try to attack, the guppy's venomous spine will surely pierce them. However, a scared squeal echo in the nearby alley. The sharks, both animal and Zora, froze for a split second, and the feral beasts sniff the water. Although unable to do much facial expression, Mikau could tell the sharks are grinning psychically and they sprint towards the direction of the cry. Worry gripping him, Mikau follow the dogfishes, beating his small fins to keep up with them. Another cry sounded, the sound of another guppy in distress and Mikau found the dogfishes harassing a little Zora about his age.

Various dogfishes had join the original pack from the nearby coral forest. They circle and bare their teeth, trying to grab a bite out of the little Zora. All the while, a large and hideous viper dogfish observe the group from the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike. The young Zora yelp and bang at the offending animals with his head, something Mikau found to be quite odd. The sharks only seem somewhat daze before continuing their hunting task.

Mikau puffed his gills and with all of his strength he could muster, unleash a squeaky roar to direct the shark's attention away from the other guppy. Sure its smarter to get help from an older Zora, especially since they preyed on dogfishes, but there just wouldn't be enough time.

The pack stop what they were doing and turn to Mikau, eyes burning with hunger and irritation. They open their mouths and lower their pectoral fins, ready to strike. Mikau stood his ground, not intimidated by the animals' threat display. They drew closer, circling around the little Zoran Hero. One rush at him, and the tiny Sea Deity lost his nerve and darted to the side with a frighten squeak.

"No!" Mikau immediately shook his fears away and nip the offender's tail, earning a inaudible yelp from the animal. His sapphire symbols bloomed to life with radiating confidence. "Zoran Heroes don't get scared!" Remembering the tricks and skills of his fellow Sylovaakiens, Mikau then dash over to a charging spiny dogfish. She had her mouth open for a good chomp, but the guppy sharply turn upward just as his brother Aleer once did to avoid a charging Gyorg during a game hunt. He rush down to the confuse shark and bit her nose, causing bubbles to burst from her mouth in a silent scream. He swatted at the nearby dusky smooth hound hoping to sneak up from behind and his tiny claws repelled him to the back of the group. Mikau puff his gills to make himself look bigger, confident in his breed linage. The dogfishes grew nervous now, aware that the little Zora will pierce them sooner or later with his lethal fins.

With the dysfunctional pack now distracted, the viper dogfish rared her head and propel it at the lost guppy as if she were a striking snake. She extended out her gruesome mouth, revealing ugly nail-like teeth glinting in the dim street-lights. The guppy scream upon sighting the predatory beast and duck in the nick of time. The shark was send soaring over him and crashed right into her more appealing looking brethren.

Mikau was currently biting at young shark's dorsal fin when both he and the little shark took notice of the incoming hoard of toppling dogfishes. Mikau meeped and darted off, but the shark wasn't fast enough and yelp as the pack piled up on him. The Zoran Hero swam to confront the lone guppy still shivering on the limestone floor. The guppy in question peep through the cracks of his fingers and stood in surprise at the sight of the wiggling huddle of frustrated sharks. They broke free, huffing and panting almost like actual dogs. The group shy away from the viper dogfish until they notice her eyes had lock on to something. They turn and froze at the sight of the littlest dogfish Mikau had just fled from. The little guy suddenly grew wary, backing away with bared teeth as his companions suddenly became hungrier. He screech and fled for his life, with the viper dogfish and the rest of the animals speeding after him with growls of excitement, disappearing into the coral forest.

With the danger over, Mikau poke the other guppy who shakily regain his footing. The guppy was different then his usual Sylovaakien friends. Two floppy fins dangle from each side of his head near his stunting emerald eyes. His tail had a dolphin-like fluke and it along with his back are cover in blurry blue spots. He is aquamarine in color, and small ruffle fins almost resembling sleeves and baggy pants grew from his arms and legs. He was slightly taller too. The little guppy turn to face the smaller Zoran Hero and inspected his looks curiously. His emerald orbs lit in fascination and he swam around the white guppy to fully exam him.

The guppy spoke, but Mikau all but stared at him. He blink his eyes, confuse by the other's unfamiliar wording. The newcomer sense this, and quickly repeated what he said in a language more or less similar to the one spoken by ancient Zorans.

"Woah...how did ya do dat?" the guppy said, still in awe as he poke the other in the ribs. His accent is different from what Mikau is use to; frankly, it sounded distorted and alien compare to the native language Sylovaakiens use. He wonder if Zoras talked differently depending on what parts of Termina their from. This strange visitor is defiantly not from these submerge mountains as far as he's concern. Nevertheless, it was still understandable.

Mikau flex his small fins, feeling proud of himself for saving a fellow Zora. Even if it'll get him in a heap of trouble. "I use ma Zoran Hero skills I been practicin'. Cool right?"

"I say!" the aqua color Zora squeaked excitedly. "You were all like 'woosh!' and 'slash!' Zoran Heroes huh...Are you some kind of super Zora? Like in da fairytales?"

"Huh? Wha do ya mean fairytales?"

"Where I live we tell stories of super fast Super-Zoras with big aweshome fins and cool color patches! I love hearing my momma read me storybooks about dem before bed. Make me wish I was one mahself!"

This caught the little Zora by surprise. He didn't really know how to respond to this new bit of info. He scratch his head as he thought of the very idea of his amazing and heroic breed being a figment of imagination to other Zoras...

The little Zora before him tap his arm and gave him a grateful wag of his tail. "Thank ya fer saving me! I thought those bullies were gonna snack on me!"

Mikau shook the thought out of his head and redirected his focus back to the other. Perhaps he was overthinking things which were just plain silly. He couldn't help but give the slightly older guppy a friendly smile in return. "You welcome. Swim safe citazen! I should get goin' now. Me must find music Zoras before they go away."

"Moosic Zoras?" the guppy repeated incorrectly. "Well I was tryin' ta follow dem from my home town but I sort of got lost...I couldn't find ma way back home and swim to da nearest city 'ere to find nice Zoras. A grumpy red Zora told me to beat it and he chase me all the way 'ere in dis alley. Then those meanies came and try to eat me! They wouldn't leave me alone! But, since ya save me, I can swim another day!" Finishing his story, the young guppy suddenly grew meek as he stare down at his flippers. "Um, can I come with you? I'm scared of being alone. Don't want dem meanies coming back! And dat Zora dood was plain mean. I don't wanna meet up with him."

Mikau thought of it for a moment. If he leave this guppy alone, something else might try to eat him. The last he recalls, the waters around here are too dangerous for unattended guppies as it is lurking with all kinds of predators. And if an animal or sea monster doesn't get them, a feral or ill-intent Zora will.

"Well, I guess you can come since we both have ta same goal. My city family likes guppies, 'specially my Mommy and Daddy! They good with guppies, and very nice! Just don't tell dem I beat up the doggy-sharkies! They'll be mad."

"Ok, I promise," the other said in glee.

With their deal establish, Mikau kick his feet and took off over the buildings with his companion following closely. He thought of what the other had said about his breed. "Super fast Super-Zoras with big awshome fins and cool color patches! I love hearing my momma read me storybooks about dem before bed." Is the very breed he grew to admire and idolize for the past four years just nothing more then a fairy tale to other Zoras? Frankly, he never seen another breed of Zora except this guppy, and now that he realize it, Zoran Hero always disappear before the individual they rescue can even so much as say thank you. It begs the question; is his Zoran Hero breed are really nothing but a fairy tale? Is his Mommy and Daddy a fairy tale? Is he a fairy tale?

The other guppy nudge his tail with his peg of a nose, breaking Mikau from his train of thoughts. "By da way, mah name is Japas," he said with a smile. "I'm a Trejax Zora from the capital Zothora."

Mikau put on his best smile. "Nice to meet you. My name is Mikau. Ima a Seelowvaakian Zora. I live in the nearby city called Syloannika."

"Seelovaken Zora? You ARE a Super Zora! I knew I heard the phase 'Zoran Hero' somewhere! Dat's so cool! What's it like to be a Seelaken Zora!? Are there more?! Where are they!? Please tell me!"

"Meep! Calm down! Anyway, that's right. I a Zoran Hero, yes! My breed are noble and brave and buotiful and-"

Music foreign to these parts of Termina reverberated softly among the commotion of the city. Mikau's fine hearing tone in on the melody as he strain to listen clearly.

"Hey! I hear pretty music! C'mon! I tell you more on da way!"

"Sure thing!" Japas yelled as they dash into the neon city.

Surely enough, it was there, and straight ahead of his current position. Filled will hope, the little Zoras zip their way through the barrier of Sylovaakiens and schools of fish and jellyfishes. His gaze focus on the path ahead, and with Japas gawking at his pack-mates behind him, Mikau soon found himself in the city nestle in the valley at the base of the mountains, more lively then the other parts of the region he's often accustom to. Great forests vastly covers the utopia, camouflaging it from the rest of the region. Lights are the only indication that a city is even here at all.

Sylovaakiens gather and sang in the night. Nothing but silhouettes with menacing glowing vampire like teeth and illuminating patches and eyes swimming in the dead of night in a dimly lit metropolis. Their fins shined dangerously, putting the little Trejax off. Their calls were long and mournful. Many simply disappear as they swim out and about as if they were never there. Their patches glowed with different purpose, and most use their color changing scales and markings to blend in with the water whenever zipping by or when Japas came too close.

In all honesty, Japas was admittedly spooked by the bizarre creatures. They behave more like phantoms then Zoras, and it doesn't help they are wary of him. But with Mikau growing up as one of them and escorting him in their secret civilization, Japas felt grateful to even be allow to approach their home waters at all.

The few hoards of Sylovaakien Zoras swam in many direction in the old city yet advance. Some insecure Zoran Heroes linger around in alleyways, keeping watch for any suspicious activities. Few are seen selling items off the side of the streets down below while others sold additional weaponry within stores and shopping centers. Immature Sylovaakien teens fuss over scraps of chum drop by passing boats by the city park, growling and throwing hissy fits. Visiting rural Zoras tended to Sea Horse carriages on the sea-floors, with the aquatic equines grazing peacefully on the shimmering sea-grasses. Many playful guppies also flock the square, accompany by their parents or a fellow pack mate. Statues of Long Finned Mako Sharks were a lined in front of important buildings and stores, carrying the Zora's Sapphire in their mouths.

The buildings were carved out of rocky corals and cover precious stone and built in twisting, and looping artistic ways. The coral give the city its camouflage, while the shiny chunk of stones such as diamonds and sapphires gave the city its shining unique beauty. As the boys trek deeper into the city, Japas realize that despite being of an old race of Zoras, their city was powered by magic pumping through transparent tubes of light, given the utopia a neon glow. Technology ahead of their time were decorated all over the city, from communication devices to ancient computers. Along with the abundance of flashing futuristic technology is an array of many old temples, shrines, and gardens spreading throughout the city and nearly untouched by the passage of time. And they were everywhere among the cyberpunk city.

"Wow! Its like Zothora, but prettier and older and with more ancient looking tech stuff!" Japas baffle excitedly. "Here tech iz nice glow. Da tech in ma town is over dee top I tell you! Too bright and flashy!"

They arrive in the city square. It is slightly more lively here then the rest of the metropolis, and brighter too. The musical beat radiated from a tall building with wall-size windows across from him. Mikau recall from one of his neighbors on how it was once a small, homey inn a long time ago where visiting Sylovaakien Zoras on royal business would stay and dwell. Due to growing numbers of visitors, the inn grew over time until it became the towering, well kept hotel it is now. Mikau beamed and kicked his stubby little legs, eager to see the band first hand. Japas soon follow suit after getting in a small scuffle with a baby mako shark trying to bite his fins...

The boys zip pass a young, gloomy door guard who perk in alarm at their sudden interference. Mikau and Japas broke in and blaze in all direction. Each swim into one room after another, barging in without any second thoughts. They travel up and down, left to right, zig-zagging this way and that, and hallway to hallway, floor to floor. Certain Sylovaakien Zoras jump at the sound of rushing water, only to later see the flippers of one of the young guppies as he disappear out of their rooms. Others, strangers from foreign cities, were more hostile and bare their fangs at the little interlopers, causing the tiny Zoras to flee their chambers in fright. The boys continuously swam back to the spacious lobby again and again to regroup and dispatch as they try to detect the sound of music. But the door guard suddenly spotted them and rush at the young Zoras angrily.

"Hey! Mikau! What are you doing here unattended?!" she hallowed wildly. "And who in the name of Nayru is that Trejax!?"

"Meep! Swim away!" Mikau and Japas panic enough to dash away as fast as he could, speeding to a corner and sharply turning upwards to the second story floor.

"What the-Now you're in for it! Get back here!" Now provoke, the door guard chase after the young Zora boys, just as other Zoran Heroes emerge from their rooms after being disturb by said guppies. Despite the speed limit within buildings, the door guard activated her bladed pectoral fins and accelerated head on. She quickly follow the faint trail of bubbles left by the tiny trouble-markers and soon found herself blazing floor after floor, her eyes seething mad.

Mikau meanwhile huff and puff as he struggle to find places to hide. He knew from past encounters how crazy that Zora could be, and he couldn't afford to get caught least he wants to have another mean lecture. They hurt his feelings. Mikau spark through the halls and spiral upward floors after floors. He clumsily came to a stop on the tenth floor and open one of the many windows. Hiding in the shadows behind a wall, he cover his eyes and hope for the best. Moments later, the female Zora blurred by, stop to stare at the open window, and then storm her way out. With the coast clear, Mikau cease his shaking and timidly emerge from hiding. Japas was also spooked by their encounter, though he look through the window longingly.

"Dood, that scary lady was pretty..." Japas mumble, more to himself then to Mikau.

Though now, looking back and froth, Mikau and much less Japas couldn't tell where they were anymore. Where are they? The music is no longer present, and the colorful crystalline halls stretch and twist and turn in all directions. The marble floor, as with the rest of the building, were carpeted by a furry layer of moss; lush red with royal gold highlights on their edges and a great imitation of the prized Zora's Sapphire artistically sewed on it's center. The sliding, scallop made doors to the rooms are always identical to each other save for the numbers. Pillars decorated with various stones lined on each side of the hall. Tasty fine corals and anemones of different shapes and species litter the edges of the rosy/gold carpet and hug against the walls and around the pillars. They intertwine their arms in exaggerating fashions and arch over the ceiling or coil around the pillars, their vibrant forms reaching for him and Japas with their slender fingers and dancing stingers. And of coarse, the great windows which takes up the entire wall opposite of room will always have balconies for maximum city view experience, allowing the city lights to nourish the immobile plant-like organisms. With his spirits lowered, the young Sea Deity was just about ready to call it a night and go home, about to exit through the open wi-

"Hi!" a new voice suddenly squeak, catching the guppy off guard. Again, the strange accent being use similar to that of Japas'. "You lost? Becuz I can help you!"

Mikau and his friend whirled around to be face to face with another Zoran pup. But she was different from the Zoran Hero guppies. She had a weirdly bulbous, hammer-like head with two functioning eyes on each side. Her drooping fins are puny and soft, looking like tiny fans fluttering in happiness. Her scales are bluish white with indigo spots and crown, and her friendly eyes were a deep magenta with big black pupils in the middle. She also appear to be slightly younger too. To top it off, she wore a pretty, pink ribbon on her neck, decorated with sparkles and sea shell on the front. The strangest ting about this little Zora is her lack of a tail. Surely a strange sight indeed.

Despite her looks, she's still has the characteristic of the Zoran species, and Mikau instantly grew happy at the sight of a new face. "Oh! Hello! We find music Zoras. They make pretty music, yes?"

"Yep!" the weird but cute Zora pup reply giddily. "You must be talkin' 'bout my family! Mommy sings fer them all da time! You want to meet them?"

"Wait! Meet dem?" Japas squeak in disbelief.

"Yeah, why not? Wanna come?"

"Wha-?! Yes!" Mikau couldn't believe it. This little girl's mommy is part of the group? That's incredible! He wag his tail as he swim around her happily. All his past disappointment were forgotten immediately thanks to this little Zora!

The little female giggle and grab Mikau's hand mid-swim, tugging lightly. The young Sylovaakien lost his balance and would've floated off if not for the little Zora. "C'mon! What you waiting for? Let's go meet my family!"

Mikau instantly nodded and the boys follow the smaller guppy as they darted through the many corridors. The maze of halls felt like forever to Mikau, who only grew more excited as every moment that pass is one step closer to the-Indi-Goo? Ingago?-whatever they were called. They zip to higher floors, ignoring the shouts of adult Zoras hollowing at them and dashing through coral/shell decorations. They giggle as they briefly swam through, over and around chandeliers made of seashells only to get chase off by one of the workers.

The more time pass, the closer the three Zoras are in achieving their goals. Mikau honestly felt nervous the more he thinks about meeting the band. These are super important Zoras after all. From what he understands, they have the highest respect among all creatures, from land, air and sea alike. His gut wrenches at the thought of the band not liking him and possibly shoo him away.

Japas, on the other hand, felt like he'll explode from excitement. He remember trying to get up close and personal with the band at their last concert. It wouldn't be an issue if it weren't for their stupid body guards kicking him off the stage. Its not like he's a criminal doing mean who'll do mean things to the Moosic Zoras.

At least, he hope that is the case.

"Hey, what your name?" Mikau ask his new friend curiously. He decided some small talk would ease his jittery nerves.

"Yeah! What yer name and breed dood? Ma name iz Japas! Ima Trejax Zora!"

The female guppy beam at their question. "Ma name is Lulu teh Second! I'm a Malletila Zora! We hammerhead shark Zoras. Ma Momma is name Lulu de First and she a great singer! Very famous and rich!"

"Oh cool! My name is Mikau. I a brave mini Zoran Hero! I like pretty music, cuttlefishies and making friends. Me Mommy and Daddy sings to me every day before sleepy time. They great too! But not famous."

Lulu giggle at Mikau's story until she suddenly stop in front of a large door at the building's 30th level; the very top of the hotel. Mikau and Japas bump into her which had them toppling to the floor, but she quickly collected herself again and stood tall...As tall as a wee Zora guppy can be anyway.

"Here we are! Here my music family! Just over dis door!" she piped proudly, trying to open the door with some difficulties. She huff as she pull at the handle, only to remember that doors in these deep cities slide to the side rather then open normally. "Ops! I forget doors are different in random Zora cities!"

"Really?" both boys blinked in confusion.

"Yep. They different where I live. You turn the knob and push them in or pull them out. Well enough of that! Mommy should be waiting fer me so she can start singin'! C'mon in!"

The guppies swam through the now open door. On the other side of the doorway is a large apartment-like complex filled with luxury furniture and enveloped by sea plants and coral every where, almost like the indoor gardens in which most high class Zoras adore. Archways and pillars, chandlers and lamps; all of it of the finest kind. It reminded Mikau of his house. Light from the outside world (both artificial and natural) beam through the wall size window and dance on the walls and floors. Everything is typical Zoran layout. In the center of the living corridor, just in front of the windows with the fantastic city view, were the Zoras both Japas and Mikau had been looking for. Mikau cover his mouth to avoid an excited squeak from escaping.

There they were, sitting peacefully on the silky couches chatting among one another. Well, at least they were chatting to each other. An older version of Lulu's breed was crouch over another Malletila guppy, possibly one of Lulu's siblings, trying to fix a tiny skirt placed awkwardly around her waste. The young hammerhead was fussing and nipping at her Mommy-Zora, squeaking in protest at the pester-some attire. The band meanwhile tends to the other 8 riled pups as they try to go about their musical business. Tiny Lulu giggled at her companions' lack of knowledge of their arrival. With a chirp of delight, she rush forward and assaulted her family with pecks and kisses.

The adult Malletila gaze up from her battling young from the small table and smile at the sight of her daughter. Lulu turn around and squeaked a hello, her face beaming. She bolted over to her parent, her mother greeting her with open arms. The two Malletilas laugh as they embrace. The other talented Zoras perked from the pestering guppies and shouted their greetings to her.

Mikau and Japas sank back to give the pack time for a quick bonding. The little Zoran Hero knows how important it is to show manners and be patient. His heart beat with nervous excitement at being in the presents of such Zoras. However, Mikau will not let his fear of the unknown hold him back from achieving his goal.

The band caught whiff of unfamiliar Zoras. Their fins twitched nervously and their bodies tensed. One's dorsal fin produce a spine out of instinct. They took notice of the little newcomers and relax. Nothing but little harmless guppies staring back with tiny beady eyes. The boys smile, though nervous as it is, and the adult Zoras immediately turn to Lulu for answers.

"Lulu, who're these two characters?" a large black Zora questioned as he jab a thumb indicating the new visitors.

Lulu beamed. "They my friends, Talako! They were lost, so I did a good deed and helped them! Just like the pretty sword Zoras!"

"Lulu, I understand you were only trying to help, but you know the rules. You can't just bring anyone to the band. If they were lost, there are always shell phone booths to call upon the inn employees," the Italiek said with his arms crossed.

Lulu puffed her gills as the Zoras inspect the guppies. Japas giggled while Mikau gave them his best cute smile. It always worked on his mother when she scolds him for his mischief or his father when he's tire or in a bad mood. Surely these music Zoras are no match for such his cuddly appearance!

Sure enough, the adults' expressions melted not to long after view the youngsters. The little stingray Zora seemed especially fond of them, her whip-like tail wagging slowly against a soft current coming in.

Lulu's siblings gawk at the newcomers for a moment before directing their attention to their sister. They rush in and tackle her off their mother's head, wrestling one another on the marble ground in a chirping heap. Their mother choose to let them be and kneel down to the new guppies' level.

"Hello dears," she sang with a shining smile. "Welcome to our temporary residence. We are the famous Indigo-Go's, also known as Dai-Blue. We are known far and wide as one of the most popular band in all of Termina. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Lulu, the lead vocalist of the band. These here are not only my bandmates but my closest friends; Luth the pianist, Talako the lead guitarist, Dace our bassist, and Enzo the band's drummer. Aside from my daughter bring you, what brings you boys here to this very inn?"

Both Zoras were at a lost for words at the moment. This very important dame is actually talking to them! Mikau meeped timidly and back away slightly to hide behind a pillar, though his tail wagged faster and faster as overexcitement build up in his tiny being. Japas simply trill and swam in a circles in happiness before Mikau finally hopped with him, the excitement much too contagious to resist. Little Lulu, still under the wrath of her annoying siblings nipping at her fins, barely manage so much of a squeak as she tries to explain.

"They-ow!-were trying to find yous-eep!-and have a nice moment with you allz-MEEP! Quit it!"

"Meet us you say?" the guitarist, Talako, purred with a stroke of his precious instrument. Mikau stop hopping to stare at the bizarre thing. It was made out of the remains of a large bony fish of some sort. Its hallow face and wicked teeth was terrifying, but he couldn't bring himself to look away. It is surely very strange, especially since he was taught to respect the very animals he eats with proper burials and such. Plus, it looks so tasty...

Mikau blush red from being talked to by these special Zoras and shy away behind a nearby pillar. He peer from his spot, tiny blue eyes twinkling curiously as he try to hide his embarrassment. Japas froze at the scene before him and try to hold in his composure from overreacting.

Japas filled in for the Zoran Hero as he smile cheerfully. "Dat's right! Ma name iz Japas! I saw you preform at my town last week! You were very cool! You're so lucky to preform for the aweshome Super Zoras!" he babbled, jumping up and down somehow. His head fins bobbed and flap to his wild movements, and at times Japas found himself flipping his fins back with the back of his hand.

"Is that so little guy?" chuckle the drummer, Enzo. He held out his hand for a shake, only to receive a nip of approval from the young Trejax. "Ow! No biting!"

"And what's your name, little pup?" Lulu purred to the small Sea Deity.

Mikau stare at the instrument curiously until the adult Lulu broke him out of his faze. Shaking his head, he took one last glace at the intriguing object before directing his attention back to the older Zora. He realize he hadn't spoken yet...how rude him! He can't let his timid build up or have silly distractions! Collecting his nerves, Mikau puffed up his gills and try to look as brave as possible. The Mark of Nayru radiated dimly under the coat of body paint as he stood tall.

"My name is Mikau. I of de Selovakan Zoras, and proud Zoran Hero! Me here to see you make pretty music, yes!"

"Mikau?" Lulu blinked. Her companions also seem to perk with new interest at the name.

"Meep! Sister and brother say we have another Mommy Zora, a Godmother. They say she is a part of the music Zoras and very famous. Where is she? Is she thy ray lady?"

Lulu and her friends laugh as Mikau swam over to hug Luth. The female pianist giggle and wrap her arms around his small frame. Japas gawk at her and climb on her flat back in his attempts at hugging her. The Zoran Hero tug at her webbed hands with his eagerness of watching her play some tunes. The guitarist place a hand on his shoulder, prompting him to look up to his wise, black eyes.

"No son, Luth would be your nanny more then anything. Are you happen to be related to the dominate Alpha Zoras of Syloannika?"

Mikau's sapphire eyes twinkle at the question. He grew fond of the thought of his Mommy and Daddy-Zoras suddenly appearing to greet him after a long night of work. "Oh yes! Dey my Mommy and Daddy! Me love dem so much. We snuggle and play and go on trips! Much fun!" Mikau scurry up to the lead singer and look into her magenta orbs. "Do you know dem Miss Lulu Lady? Me mommy say somethin' 'bout a singing Zora sometime."

"Why yes, sweetie. I know them personally in fact. You see, my family had been friends with your kind for a very long time. We swore alliance with your ancient packmates and still keep our tradition strong. Before passing on, your great-grandmother had approved me of being the next Godmother of her descendants. It is an honor for me to meet you in person, Mikau."

Mikau's eyes widen in realization. "So dat means...!"

Lulu open her arms to embrace her Godchild. Mikau immediately jump to her embrace and snuggle his cheek against hers. His tail wag so hard, that it disappear in a blur of bubbles its creating. "You my Mommy-Zora number three? Yay! I approve of me new Mommy-Zora! Me so happy now!" Japas suddenly slip in the middle of their hug and look up at Lulu with curious eyes.

"Wow, dats so cool. Can you be my God Mommy too?"

"I can be your Godmother if you want, sweetie," Luth giggled wholeheartedly. Japas seem to have no problem with this, seeing as he rush over to snuggle her.

"I'm okay with dis!"

"Shoot," the bassist growled suddenly as he stare at the clock. "It's about to be 11:00. Toto will tan our hides if he finds out we didn't do a proper rehearsal yet. You little guys better get going before he catches you here."

"Aw, he doesn't have to know," Talako said with a light pluck of the guitar bones. Mikau eyes widen in new fund fascination when the thing actually made a brief unique sound. He never expected something to come out of a dead fish before!

"He wouldn't have to it the fish kept their mouths shut," Dace grumble, glaring at the various tiny fishes swimming around the room. The animals, being spookfishes, stared back at him, their bulging beady eyes expressing mischief and annoyance.

"Bad Zora. Sad Zora. Stupid meanie dummy Zora!" the creatures spat in their native language. "Fish eater! Dummy predator is dumb! Lazy Zora! We be snitches!"

"Little freaks, can't trust 'em to stay silent for even a minute."

Enzo laugh. "We can always eat them now, before Toto comes and ask what we've been up to. Aren't they food for the Sylos anyway?"

"I don't think they'll appreciate us eating some of their more specific wildlife though." Lulu stated bluntly. Little Mikau snuggle closer to his Godmother, peering over her shoulder. He saw Lulu teh second still fussing with the hoard of nipping guppies that refuse to leave her alone. "They're very sweet and gentle even, but they're both a territorial and food aggressive breed by nature. Plus they use Spookfishes as security-fish because of their freakish eyes. We might as well start the rehearsal now and get it over with."

"But what about the little guys?" Luth said, taking Japas' tiny webbed hands in her own.

Lulu smile kindly. "Well," she look into her Godchild's eyes. His sapphires briefly glowed a dim hue, a hue she remembers all too well. "They could treat themselves to a free performance for all their troubles."

"Really?" the Zoran Hero yipped. Is she for real?

"You are my Godson after all. In fact, your older siblings use to watch our rehearsals and concerts for free thanks our family's bond and your family's noble status. I love and raised them during dark times, as if they were my own. You will be no different. It is an honor for you and Japas to actually come see us, and for that, you deserve a little award for all your troubles."

"Wow, thank you Mommy number three!" the Sea Deity chirp gratefully.

"Yeah! Thanks pretty lady!" Japas added.

"You're welcome! Come on everyone. Get yourselves ready. Let's give our little visitors a private little concert. We'll start in five."

"Roger that, maim." Enzo said eagerly. He swam off to retrieve his drum sticks.

Tiny Lulu finally succeed in escaping her squirming brothers and sisters. They yelped in protest and to her horror chase her around the room. Thankfully the single stern look from their mother is more then enough to stop them from their assault. With her crazy siblings kept at bay, Lulu giggle and swam to sit on her mother's head. She happily stare down at Mikau and Japas who glace up at her, her pupil-filled eyes sparkling as she squeaks.

With the fuss and commotion coming to an end, the band regroup together and grab their instruments readily. Mikau keep noticing the strange skeletal object wielded by Talako. He doesn't know why, but the strange artifact really stood out compare to the rest of them. Sure, there was a piano made of sea shells, a bass made of a conch, and a drum set crafted from those tasty moon jellies. But the skeleton is in a category all on its own. His curiosity gnawed at his stomach, pondering repeatedly on what this all mean. Could this be the "guitar" this Zora relies on for musical performances?

The red and blue Zora took a seat on the sponge couch with instrument in hand. He strum a few chords to warm himself up, which further peck the little one's interest. Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Mikau waddle up to the Chimera Zora just as he were about to start their gig. The older Zora's tail flail up in surprise and look down to see the guppies tugging at his hip-fin. With a smile he reach out to stroke the little pup. Mikau however pointed at the dead fish with questionable eyes.

"Um, what dat? Me confuse."

"Curious are you?" The Zora shifted the instrument to remove it from his back. He held it out to show the little Zora, and Mikau place his tiny hands on the hollow surface. "It call a guitar," he stated. "When one plucks the bones or strings of this instrument, a pure and enriching sound vibrates from it. Go ahead a give it a try."

Dace stare up from his bass in puzzlement. His coal black eyes were filled with concern and uncertainty. "Are you sure that is a good idea? I mean what if he break the strings or bent the bones?"

"I no do dat!" Mikau puff in shock. Why is he accusing him of being a rebel? He doesn't break things...! Most of the time..

"Now now. No need to jump to conclusions. Not all guppies are destructive. Mikau's a good kid. All he wants is to learn what this is, and what better way to help one learn then to have them experience it themselves?"

"Its not just that. I mean look at him: he's a Zoran Hero. They don't spit out the skeletons of their prey after eating them like most breeds. They actually wolf it down as an extra treat. Not saying he will try to eat it, but still. I would be careful if I were you.

"Yuck!" Japas grunted with his tongue out. "Spiny fish bones! Dey hurt!"

Talako sigh and petted Mikau on his crown in reassurance. "You wont do that, wont you little guy?" When the guppy shook his head quickly, the Chimera Zora smile toward his friend. Lulu seem to wear a smug smile on her face as Dace sank back, strumming his bass absentmindedly. Japas stare at the instrument with a wag of his tail, however Dace gave him a snort of disapproval and turn his bass away, putting it on its stand while prompting the Trejax guppy to huff. "Now Mikau, treat yourself and give it your best shot. I'm sure you'll like what you hear."

"But what if I break it?"

"Don't worry about it. Now take it nice and easy, okay?"

Mikau did as he was told, and upon strumming the powerful strings with a blue claw, a majestic melody he had never heard before sang heavenly in his ears. It sounded even better then the first time he heard its brief hum. His sapphire orbs lighten with surprise, and he found himself mesmerized by its beauty as he strum it again and again. "Oh! So pretty!"

Japas was flabbergasted. His excitement is justified as he hop up and down in excitement, clusters of bubbles quickly fizzing around his small frame. "Oh! Oh! I wanna try! I wanna try!" Japas shouted. He rush over immediately and latch onto the bass guitar on its stand, trying to find the strings to strum while nibbling on its surface. Dace

scream in a panic and quickly swam over to save his beloved instrument. His face struck with horror and extreme annoyance, the adult Zora grab the little interloper and try to pry him off his guitar.

"Get off of my bass!"

"NO! I need ta strum it first! Please let me!"

The rest of the band momentarily watch the cringe-worthy display as the Italeik attempted to release his tinier cousin breed from the guitar. Luth hurriedly rush over to help him remove the overexcited guppy from his prized possession. The drummer return only to swim into an awkward display of tug-of-war. He scratch the back of his oily black tail. Little Lulu squeaked and cover her beady eyes in embarrassment. While Mikau watch, he couldn't help but giggle.

"Sorry Mommy. I didn't know he was crazy," the female guppy apologize.

Lulu sigh while Talako chuckle. Mikau clap his hands, thinking the display is funny and was about to join them until Talako intervene.

"Take a seat with me little guy," he said completely ignoring the yells of frustration and despair from behind. "We have a long week ahead of us, and practicing can do wonders for an upcoming concert. I'll show you how its done on this guitar. Do your parents know of your whereabouts?"

"Uh," the guppy was at a lost for words.

"Don't worry. I'll have Toto call up your guardians then when he comes back. That is, if he hasn't being eaten by sharks yet," the bull said flexing his arms. "It's time to really start practicing. Come on, why don't you help me out?"

"Really?" Mikau squeak hopefully. "Me like its pretty music, yes. Thank you Mr. Tally!"

Talako couldn't contain his smile from widening. "Aw, don't mention it. Remember it won't be perfect, but the more you play the better it'll sound. Simple as that. Come on my lap. We got music to make."

The guppy did as he was told as Lulu watch with soft eyes. The chimera smile and patted his tiny admirer on his back. Mikau, with his past shyness now forgotten, cuddle up to the older bull. He hug his waste and release a bubbly purr. The guitarist smile at the display of affection he's receiving and place the tiny Zora on his lap. The Zoras behind them finally remove the frantic guppy from the bass guitar, with Dace threatening to lock Japas in the closet. More whines and protest were heard as Talako gingerly place his fish bone guitar in the right position for both him and the youngster.

"Now, let me show you how to play the guitar for bit. Place your hands like this," the adult demonstrated, holding the skeleton with his left hand and placing his right in between the strings and bones. Mikau could barely reach the right position, given how tiny he is being a runt. But that didn't discourage him from following instructions, no matter how awkward he look. His head barely peers over the top of the guitar; only blue sapphire orbs peep from them.

Talako lower it to better adjust to the pup's level. He began telling him instructions on where and when to strum or pluck a specific string or bone and encouraging the mini Zoran Hero to do so. Mikau was a little hesitate at first, worry he'll break it. However, he push that aside as he reach out and gently ran his fingers over the strings. More of the heavenly tune sang from his action. They echo softly and with purity. The guppy then proceeded to pluck the guitar's bones, earning an entirely different sound all together. It was deep and strong, rumbling with a might he didn't thought was possible. He gaze up at the guitarist excitedly, mouth gaping open in a new growing thrill within him. Why is this so exciting? His crystal shells make lovely sounds sure, but this guitar was...simply different.

Lulu sat next to the guitarist while the Talako sat on the armrest near the preforming Zoras. Mikau continue to strum and pluck, being extra careful not to make a wrong move. He stroke a sour note, and the sound it made was raw and buzzing unpleasantly.

"Meep!" Mikau's heart race with panic at the frightening noise. Quickly he bury his face in Talako's chest, trying to hide from the scary sound.

Japas stop squirming, his emerald eyes widening with shock at the unknown groan. As a Trejax Zora, Japas is instinctively more spook by the unknown, thus prompting the giddy guppy to yelp and seek shelter under the tea table. Little Lulu and her siblings appear to be the only ones unfazed by the disruption, mostly use to it.

"There there now! Don't cry," Talako said stroking Mikau's back with one hand. Lulu also reach in to comfort the tiny Zora, also saying similar things. "Its okay. It just a mistake it emitted, that's all." When Mikau still didn't move, Talako look at Lulu and sigh wholeheartedly. "Come now. You don't have to play anymore."

"No...me want to try," came the bold response. Mikau push back the developing tears and sat up to meet the others eyes. "I want to make pretty music. Like you..."

The ruby and cerulean Zora smile gently. "Then I'll grant you your wish."

Lulu and her squirming pups watch as the little Sea Deity regain his composure and determination. She can see the will to learn new things in his otherwise innocent blue eyes. Guppies are skittish by nature, often fleeing from the slightest sounds to hide and take a lot of encouragement to bring them out of their shells. Mikau had regain his bravery by himself and even insisted on continuing. She wonder if this is because of his breed, or the sign of potential of overcoming the odds, thus Nayru seeing him as a worthy Zoran Hero to wear her symbols...

Mikau continue to preform with a new eagerness to succeed. Talako would strum first and let the small one copy his hand movements. His own tiny hands shook out of fear of messing up again, but he push himself forward to achieve his task. He watch Talako very carefully, making sure everything he does he could mimic without issue. Soon he was totally drawn into guitar's hypnotizing melody.

Dace, meanwhile, look under the table to find the glowing terrified eyes of Japas staring back at him. The Italeik snorted.

"Get out," he said in a flat tone.

"No! I'm scared!" Japas whimper fearfully.

"You'll be even more scared if you make me come after you."

"Mean!" Japas flail his gills rudely. "And stinky!"

"Why you little-!"

Luth dove in to retrieve the frighten youngster. Mikau didn't pay any mind as he cautiously ran his little claws over the guitar. Once in a while he'll struck an unpleasant tune making him stiffen while Japas screech and try to press further away from Luth and Dace. The spookfish seem to express joy from the guppy's distress, pecking him mockingly as they chuckle with evil intention. Japas snarled pathetically and try to eat them in response, only to have them ram him repeatedly in their effort of fighting back. The Trejax yelp in panic and chase the fish, annoyed by their rudeness. Dace groan and merely snatch him up and handed the thrashing young to Luth.

"He's your Godson now. Take him."

Mikau continue to block out the distraction of the world around him the best he could as he let himself drown in the harmony of the guitar's mysterious music, no matter how cringy some notes were. Little eyes continue to pay close attention as they scan every movement of his hand and Talako's. Mikau began to understand how the older Zora was doing this without creating any horrid sounds. He took better care of not going too fast or striking at random. Mikau took his time and each time he release a string or bone, it'll usually make the wonderful tone he's quickly growing fond of. Soon as time slowly passes by, it was only him and the guitar making harmony together. The ocean seem to faze away, and thoughts of his mother, father, siblings and the rest of the Sylovaakien folk help ease his nerves and accomplish his goal. The sounds are somewhat increasing in quality (for a youngster anyway) and mistakes are becoming few and far in between.

He wasn't sure how long it had been since he arrive here. He was totally lost in its harmonic tones. At some point he briefly realize Dace and Luth were suddenly sitting with the group with the squirming Trejax fighting in the latter's arms. They watch him silently, liking what they are seeing. Mikau also notice that Talako no longer is playing his guitar. The Zora left the performance at the hands of the little Sylovaakian, testing the amateurish skills with a sly smirk. Mikau felt pride wield in him from this realization. This pride was different from his usual one of a member being of a champion breed. This felt more personal, something he is truly accomplishing! If he could remain like this forever, he gladly would. Mikau didn't want to stop, knowing the music will stop too. It was simply too special to simply break apart...It left him in a state of bliss. Of peace.

Japas fought and squeal in Luth's arm who try to clam him, but ultimately stop when he took notice of Mikau playing the guitar. He giggle and watch his friend create music. Oh, what he would do to play one of their instruments himself!

Ten minutes roll by, Mikau not seeming ready to stop yet. It wasn't until three Zoras suddenly enter the residence to find the young Zora they were looking for among the celebrities. They relax their stiff fins and the older of the three gave a Zoran bark. Mikau jump, causing the guitar to scream in agony. All the Zoras winch, and this time Lulu and her siblings bolted off to hiding. Japas look as if he would enter another panic attack, eyes wild. The fantasy of guitar harmony shatter like thousands of glass shards and Mikau shook his spinning head and return to reality. He blink, casting his view to the latest visitors and a gleeful scream of excitement escaped his mouth.

"ADITU AND SHOAL!" he exclaim throwing his arms up. Bubbles fizzle and pop with his erratic movements at his sudden hyperactive happiness.

"Mikau!" His siblings both said in relief. Their smiles grew wider as they witness the all to familiar band Zoras waving to them. The Sylovaakians casually swam over to where Mikau sat with Talako. The messenger from earlier stood back to allow them space and watched them, specifically Mikau, closely.

"Finally! Thank Nayru you're okay!" sighed Aditu with huge relief. She wave at the guitarist who smile prompt the little Zora off his lap. Mikau swam in circles around his beloved siblings, squeaking excitedly as Aditu snatch him up and hug him. "Do swim off again! You nearly gave us a heart attack! Why would you do this to us?"

"Me want to see Music Zoras," Mikau chime timidly. "You say they make pretty music. Me like pretty music! And a Music Mommy too!"

Shoal and Aditu stare at their little brother while the teen eyed the faint glow he once thought were his imagination coming from Mikau's tiny pectoral fins. Sylovaakien guppies aren't suppose to have any sort of bioluminescence until later in life. Unless, of coarse, they are Sea Deities...A cheeky grin form on his face. This would be very interesting information to report back to his leaders once he returns home...

Shoal sigh and scratch the back of his tail embarrassingly as he face the band he had know since he himself was a guppy. "Heh, I'm sorry about our brother guys. He's always going off into either mischievous adventures or silly hero business. I hope he hasn't cause you guys any trouble," Shoal apologized to the band. He took notice of Japas for the first, who stare dumbly at him, his sis, and that tag-along scum who hooks himself with his sisters and female cousins...He'll have his father meet up with him again. Nicoda takes extra pleasure terrorizing creepy bulls away from his daughters, nieces and his own sisters. Its a father's specialty after all. Then again, his mother is quite vicious towards random strangers...He'll have to decide later.

Lulu laugh. "Oh no no! Your brother is an absolute sweetheart. Very well behave. To think that we were to stop by at your family's residences for a traditional visit, only to have him visit us all by himself! He absolutely loves the guitar especially. He has quit a thing with music doesn't he?"

Shoal look back at Mikau, who had the tip of his blue tongue out while staring back at him in Aditu's arms. He briefly remember swimming in on Mikau strumming the guitar while sitting on Talako's lap, a happy expression on his snowy face. He smirk and petted his tiny brother's head, who try to nip his hand playfully. "Why am I not surprise?"

Mikau suddenly squirm out of Aditu's grasp and reach out for them. Grabbing their hands, Mikau tug them hurriedly over to where Talako remain seated, trying to show them the guitar. "Looky! Look what I can do!"

Mikau strum the strings and pluck the bones. Their sounds of beauty resonated around the spacious room, and it make Mikau especially happy that two of his siblings are here. Maybe now he can make new music whenever his pack join together to sing! He then grab Shoal's hand and made him strum it too, wagging his tail in approval of the lovely sounds.

"Now now, easy Mikau," Talako said poking the pup's nose. "Can't do it to rough, otherwise you'll break the strings or snap the bones." He then gave Shoal a sly grin. "Or maybe someone might get hungry."

"Hey! I was a kid!" Shoal shouted defensively, turning red from embarrassment. "It looked tasty too!"

Everyone laugh. Even the grumpy bassist couldn't help but snicker. Mikau clap his hands in glee, giggling as he grab at a random Spookfish to hug with. The animal's eyes bulge in surprise and he thrash slightly, but quickly relax when he realize it was just one of those lovely Zoran Heroes who offer them shelter. The fish crackle madly, hinting it is probably not right in the head and in need of a mental health check.

Japas laugh as well, only to quickly realize he didn't understand the joke. "I don't get it..."

The Zoras calm down after a moment of laughter. Aditu punch her brother's arm playfully, and Mikau sat himself on his brother's head, a habit he had yet to break from his tadpole years.

Suddenly an unamused grunt emitted from behind the Sylovaakiens. The Zoran Heroes turn to see a short and stubby blowfish-like Zora tapping his flipper impatiently. He was round and bare bulbous fish-like eyes. Like Luth, his tail is located on his lower back rather the traditional hair-like extension of most Zoras. He wore a little top hat and blue waterproof jacket, complete with a sapphire ring on his right webbed hand. The band members suddenly turn stone still at the sight of the small but intimidating Zora, trying to look as innocent as possible. No luck. The small Zora gave the Zoran Hero a rise eye ridge before directing his full attention to the talented Zoras.

"Oh, uh, hi Toto!" Luth said, quickly shooing Japas away from her. The little Trejax whined and try to return to her, but one look from Dace convince him to let them be.

"Slacking off I see?" the rotund, balloon-like Zora questioned bluntly. "Haven't I told you to not receive visitor until after your performance in the coming week?"

"But To-" Dace began but was cut off.

"No excuses! I had not heard a reasonable amount of rehearsal music coming from any of you! We are performing for one of the most highly regarded and respect breed in Termina! You can slack off in between practices!"

Shoal and Aditu winch, the latter holding Mikau close. Toto had always been a joy-killer even when they were pups. The Zoran Hero behind them back away uncertainly. Thankfully the puffer-of is it blowfish? Balloonfish?-didn't direct his grouchiness towards them. They don't want Mikau to be part of a lecture, for he was sensitive and cries easily. Plus, it isn't a bright move to yell at the sons and daughter of two powerful, hotheaded Alpha Zoras who'll not hesitate to eat him whole for disrespecting their kin.

"You lot," the little Zora suddenly barked, directing his attention to the young Zoran Heroes. "Why don't you carry on with your duty somewhere else? I've already spoken with your father of our arrival. He wishes you all to help the other Sylovvakiens set up the stage for the upcoming concert, and to drop off your youngest brother at the palace to be look after by your relatives. He also wanted me to tell you that your mother and siblings are off at boarder taking care of a few ruffians. Don't expect to meet up with them once you return."

Shoal nodded formally. He always felt unsure and even intimidated when confronted with the small no-nonsense Zora despite his legendary bloodline. "Very well. Thank you for the information Toto. We'll get to work on the stage management right away..."

"I want to help!" Mikau yipped suddenly, making Toto cringe. "Me want to help set up stage for music Zoras! So dey make pretty music!"

"Me too!" Japas agreed loudly.

Aditu giggled. "Fine fine! But we'll talk about this later. Come on, let's leave them be so they can get to practice. I think we've overstayed our welcome," She, her brother and the young message turn to leave. She stop and look back to view Japas, his eyes twinkling, but body language expressing shyness. "Aw! You're such a cute little guppy, you are! How about you come along with us little guy? We'll arrange a scout to bright you back to your family."

"Yes! Take him!" Dace shouted, earning nip from the offended Trejax guppy.

Japas panic. Certainly these ancient warrior Zoras aren't sending him back after all the trouble he went through just by following The Indigo-Go's alone, could they? "No! I want ta stay wif you guys! You are super cool Super Zoras just like in da fairytales! I must become one maself! I must learn yer ways! I be good! Pleeeaaaasssseeee?"

Aditu was slightly taken aback from the small Zora's loud outburst. Then again, its pretty common for outsiders to react in such a way when confronting a member of their breed as well as any other rare and seldom seen Zora species. This isn't all that surprising honestly. "Well, alright you can stay. But only until the stage is set up. After that, you're going back from whence you came. And please don't go around boasting to everyone that you met 'super cool super Zoras'. Let's keep this a secret between you and us Sylovaakeins. Don't want any baddies after us. Understood?"

"Okie dokie!" Japas beam. He rush over to catch up with Zoran Heroes, bumping them lightly in his delight of being able to help them set stage. He bump Mikau playfully and the little Zoras giggled. "Dood! I going to be like you!"

"Yay! Dood! Zoran Heroes are the best! But so are other Zoras! Learn our ways!"

Japas giggled and Mikau tackle him. The Zoran Heroes gently grab the young Zoras and bolted off, leaving Toto to continue his obnoxious lecture to the groaning band members. Before disappearing around the door fame Mikau took sight of Lulu teh Second's cute innocent face peering from under a table. He push away from his older brother and waved his goodbye to her, and the young Malletila squeak with a wave of her own. She giggle as Shoal came to retrieve his youngest sibling, dragging him away from the spot. Sadly this alerted her hiding siblings of her whereabouts and they dash over to attack her once again.

The Makos and trevalley Zoras swam through the hotel's windows and dive their way to the Sylovaakien's Zora Hall, located just in front of the Temple of Nayru. It is a popular gathering place where games, concerts, ceremonies and other such activities are held. With the band now behind them, Mikau rode on Shoal's back as the events from the night replay in his mind. He really enjoy his time with the band, especially the part when he was allowed to played the guitar. The young one hope he'll be seeing them again in the future. It such an exhilarating experience!

The rookie tag-a-long spread his fins to put the breaks on his swimming, catching the other Zoras' attention.

"Hey Kiva, aren't you coming?" questioned Aditu as she swam up to the other teen.

"I would love too, but I'll take my leave now and return to my home town," the Zora now known as Kiva exclaim while eyeing Mikau. This time he spy the little one with more interest then confusion. The little Zora is going around hugging and boasting to the other Sylovaakiens of his encounter with the Indigo-Go, in which they congratulated wholeheartedly. "I have more pressing matters to attend to."

"Good thinking," Shoal mumble to other ominously. "I think you overstay your welcome."

"I've figure," Kiva stated nervously while backing away. "I'll be on my way. Sorry for butting in with your personal business. But its been fun. Especially when Shoal over there suggested your little bro was hiding in one of the nearby casinos just to look at dames."

"Hey! Don't go around spreading false speculations!" the older bull fluster uncontrollably.

"Uh Shoal, that's pretty accurate considering your behavior around girls..." Aditu stated with a chuckle. She was tackle by Japas and both Zoras charge to Mikau and engage in a group hug.

Shoal, still blushing madly, clear his throat. "Very funny. Just go on ahead and get the stage ready. I need to have a moment with Kiva in private."

"Me?" Kiva questioned dumbly.

Shoal nodded. "Yes. You. It'll only take a minute. Go on Sis. Don't disappoint Dad or the band."

Mikau beam. "Oh no worries Big Brother! I will do a good job for Music Zoras! Come Aditu and Japas! Zoran Heroes must save da day! Job never done fer Sylowankin Zoras!"

Aditu burst into a fit of laughter as they dart away in the direction of the Temple, all three Zoras joking and chasing each other all the way. Shoal's soft scales bristle and his pectoral fins sharpen once they disappear. Kiva sharpen his fins out of sudden fear, his eyes growing wild.

"Listen you," the older Bull stated seriously. He advance with much deliberation to the younger teen. "Don't you even think about telling your pack-mates about my little brother."

"What are you talking about?" Kiva said as Shoal push him back into an alley. Some of the nearby Sylovaakiens sense the growing tension developing between them, watching from afar with fins in their sword forms.

"You know what I'm talking about," Shoal barked, spreading his fins to make him look bigger. "You were to report back to your town of your findings; The Zora's Sapphires."

"No I wasn't-!" the young Zora lied.

"Kiva, I can see it in your eyes. You're eager to tell your pack of a possible Sea Deity just to get a promotion in your otherwise lousy rank as messenger Zora. I know you saw it. If word get out of the Mark of Nayru, it will automatically trigger those infected by the same poison as my grandfather and the government will take him away from us! Do you know how dangerous it'll be for everyone and especially Mikau if word gets out of this? Don't you dare let even a single word of this come out of your dirty mouth to anyone. Otherwise, I'll personally hunt you down and beat you repeatedly for the rest of your life. Understood?"

"I-I..." the teen stutter, unable to find words to defend himself now that he'd been caught red-handed. He curse this Zora for his amazing ability to read other's true motives.

"I said is that clear?"

Kiva nodded timidly.

"Good. Now beat it. I don't want you anywhere near my little brother again. Got it?"

Kiva nodded once more before slinking away quietly without another word, his head hung low. Shoal glare at him leaving before back-flipping out of the alleyway. He was join by a few fellow Sylovaakiens, and Shoal lazily swam with them on his way to the hall.

"What the hell was that about?" a golden Zoran Hero asked curiously.

"Nothing. Just Kiva being an ass again," Shoal said jokingly, trying to cover his previous anger.

An adult jet black Sylovaakien laughed, his hood-like fin, which hid his face, bouncing with his movements. "Be nice to the little guy! Its not like you're any better..."

Shoal bit the larger Bull playfully, his anger melting away. They joked and laugh as they made there way to the city Hall. Mikau can be seen briefly licking the window to the Temple of Nayru, where their father casually smile down at his pup. He then ram into the glass, bumping his soft head against the tough barrier before boasting about his encounter. The little Zora babble about his experience with the Indigo-Go's non-stop, too excited to actually focus on the work at hand. Japas meanwhile apparently got himself stuck in the stereo speakers, his flipper kicking in which Aditu and few other Zoran Heroes poke with a giggle. The young Trejax call for help, rambling something about hero business being tough work. Shoal chuckle at the silliness of the situation. As he glided down to the Shell-like stage and check the stage lights, he heard Mikau say some rather interesting statements to their father.

"Did you enjoy your surprise, Mikau?" asked Nicoda, voice muffle by the glass wall seperating him and his guppy. His expose left side of his face bare the hideous scaring and a black hole where his posses red eyes once been. But to Mikau, this didn't matter. He loves his father with all his heart.

"Yesyesyes! They so nice! Me like them so much! Me shy at first but they make me play with guitar fishy! Pretty sounds it makes! Better then music shellys sounds, yes! They let me do me own music wif it! Me love them, and guitar fishy too!"

"I'm glad you had fun, son. I knew you would love the Dai-Blue band, especially with your track records of being fond of lovely sounds," Nicoda chuckle, pressing his forehead to the glass. Mikau press his own head at his father's level, hoping to reach his parent but with no luck. Stupid windows.

Thoughts of his guitar section return back with new meaning to Mikau. He really enjoyed it. There was just something that felt right to him when he was strumming its strings or bones... He didn't understand it, but it would be a shame if the band just leaves and he'll never hear it again. "Um Daddy? Mikau asked meekly.

"Yes?" Nicoda gently said, pressing his large, clawed hand against the glass. Mikau response by repeating his actions, his own hand place on the same spot his father's hand is at. Nicoda's palm easily dwarfs his guppy's tiny one.

Mikau proceed on with his next statement, looking at Nicoda with hopeful eyes. "Me really like guitar fishy, yes. Can me have a guitar too? I want to be just like thy guitar Zora!"

Nicoda was admittingly taken aback by this. But this was to be expected from a child no less. They'll always want whatever they see, and depending on what it is, its the parents' job to grant their wishes.

"Well, we'll have to see about that. You're still too young to have such an instrument. Guitars are not toys for you to meddle with; they are highly prized and expensive instruments that should be look after carefully."

"Me like it! Me want it! It makes pretty music! Guitar is very fun! I take good care of it! Me promise!"

The adult Zora chuckle. "Very well. You have to promise though, that you'll be on your best behavior. That means no swimming off into the forests by yourself, no harassing the wildlife thinking they need saving, no biting, no tagging along with strangers thinking they could be friends, and no messes around the palace. You'll also have to actually be willing to play it. No good buying something only to get bored of it and let it collect barnacle. Then only then, will you have your own guitar to cherish. Understood?"

"Yes! Thank you Daddy! Don't tell Mommy yet! Be it surprise! I want her to come home and see me play her a surprise happy song! Meep! Promise me! Lips sealed?"

"My lips are sealed. Don't worry. You have my word, oh little warrior."

Mikau giggle and puff his chest proudly. "Swim safe citazin! Zoran Hero must swim away to save da day!"

Mikau zip away from the window and dash around the other Zoras in celebration. He hurriedly swam over to Japas, who is still stuck in the stereo, and pull at his flippers. "Come on Japas! Let's help build the stage for the Music Zoras so they can make pretty music!"

Japas squeal at his ticklish feet being held onto. The little Sylovaakien Zora gave a mighty pull and the Trejax guppy was flung across the stage. With a giggle Japas tackle Mikau and playfully nip his fins. The little Zoran Hero tug and pull at Japas' long floppy fins, and the two boys began chasing each other around the hall in their excitement. It took a lot of encouragement and candy to bribe the happy Zoras to work. And soon, the little ones can be seen helping the adults while chatting about pretty music.

Shoal couldn't help but smile fondly of his little brother as he got to work, helping a dame set up the stage lights. So long as no one ever sees his markings, and Kiva remains in submission, everything should be perfect. And their family are going to be sure of that.


Gyorg Venom- If you remember how the first chapter went, Mikau's grandfather went into a psychotic state. Gyorg fishes are armed with tough armor and spiked fins. Their sharp spines are loaded with powerful venom which inflict agonizing pain, destroys vital organs, damage nerve systems, difficulty breathing, forming, external and internal bleeding and once reaching the brain, drive victims into an insane, rapid like state. Eyes are known to become a bloody red color, and any survivors may be trigger into a psychotic rage very easily. Sylovaakien Zoras had evolve to be very resistance to the side effects and are known to pull through.

Sea Dragon Horse-This creature is base off Greek mythical Sea Horses known as Hippokampus. The ones in this story are hybrid sea creatures; part dragon, part horse. There are many variants of dragon horse species across the vast world of Termina; there are forest breeds, mountain breeds, sky breeds, etc. Originally, these animals were use as steeds and war mounts by Terminians for thousands of years. At some point in time however, several isolated groups of these animals split from the main population and evolve. One group branch off to evolve into Dragons while the other group evolve into Pegasus, Unicorn and other modern day horses. As for the rest of the dragon horses, they are still abundant and worship by many Terminians. The ones in here are of a sea breed. Ocean variants are use by Zoras and Mers across the submerge Terminian regions.

Nuda/Comb-Jellies-A real life animal that swims in our oceans. They come in various shapes and have rainbow lights running down their bodies. They are a popular food source for deep sea Zoras.

The First Indigo-Go's/Dai Blu-This Zora band was mention by Toto in Majora's Mask. They were the original band, with Lulu's mother being the lead singer of this specific group. Due to their legendary status, they are among the selective few Zoras allow to not only know the existence of Sylovaakiens, but have the privilege of entering their cities.

Hope you enjoy. This was to write. Now I have to brainstorm how the next few chapters will turn out. Please leave a review to tell me what you think. They are helpful in progressing and producing better chapters. :)