Metior_Ice's Merfolk Story Thread
Overtime, this post will be updated as new merfolk appear in my story. My merfolk won't die from old age, and I'll be following many of my old rules for merfolk. I expect that it could be easier to ch...
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Chapter 1: Wayfarer's Atoll
It was a long swim to get to place merfolk often gather, and when the Zalrians arrived, the twins needed some time to relax their fins. Dylan and Zeph lounged in the tides, but it wasn't long before the twins were swimming around again.
"What do you want to do first?" Zeph asked.
"I don't know, there's so much to see around here!" Dylan answered.
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Credit for Mods:
Spinning Plumbob
https://www.patreon.com/posts/expanded-mod-2-0-78685209
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sea-nery-stuff-74793919
https://www.patreon.com/posts/atlantica-set-63764427
It was a long swim to get to place merfolk often gather, and when the Zalrians arrived, the twins needed some time to relax their fins. Dylan and Zeph lounged in the tides, but it wasn't long before the twins were swimming around again.
"What do you want to do first?" Zeph asked.
"I don't know, there's so much to see around here!" Dylan answered.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717036719_310512bb8b_b.jpg
Spoiler
"I overheard dad talking to Uncle Kemps about how human stuff can be found around here." Zeph said.
"I'm not sure we should be getting too close to human things."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202640_56c43cd032_b.jpg
"Aren't you curious about what we might find?!"
"A little." Dylan admitted.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716255407_de6cb392cf_b.jpg
"Then let's go looking for some special treasures!"
"I guess that could be fun."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716773491_d73fecb748_b.jpg
"But before we go looking for treasures, I need to make sure we're ready for the adventure!" Dylan said.
"What do we need to prepare for?" Zeph asked.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202795_ea2a56598a_b.jpg
"A water blast!"
"Hold on!"
Dylan splashed at his brother.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716255997_d9646dcde8_b.jpg
"I thought we had a truce!"
Zeph splashed back.
"Okay, okay, truce! You win!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717203090_8114a52f7f_b.jpg
"Fine, we can call a truce for now." Zeph chuckled.
"For now." Dylan agreed.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716256052_594547d988_b.jpg
Dylan sank lower into the water. "Where do you think we should start looking? We can't exactly leave the water."
"I was thinking that some human treasures could have washed into the ocean near the shore!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202850_925653cfc1_b.jpg
"That might actually work!" Dylan exclaimed.
"Of course it will!" Zeph shrugged. "I'm a genius, remember!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716255887_fffe2b3733_b.jpg
"Slow down, we can't let your ego blow up like a pufferfish." Dylan said.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717259933_7ff9afe416_b.jpg
"Can't help it. It's the truth." Zeph replied.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717036499_0485185690_b.jpg
"Well then, lead the way Mr. Genius."
"Don't worry, I think I know the perfect place to start our search!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202575_d7fec03d5e_b.jpg
"Already?!" Dylan asked.
"Yeah," Zeph answered. "When Uncle Kemps lead us here, he avoided a spot not far from here. He usually stays far away from human things, so I think we should start there."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716773131_dd410e4927_b.jpg
Zeph led his brother to the spot.
"Look at this stuff. I wonder what humans do with these things?"
"I can't imagine they do much with it since they let the tides wash it away." Zeph answered.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716254957_462326297b_b.jpg
Dylan quickly began rummaging through the trinkets and rubbish. "There has to be something interesting here?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717259583_f51f29c831_b.jpg
"Look at this!"
"Neat, dad called those dinglehoppers! Humans use them to comb their hair!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202250_bd835ffb63_b.jpg
"Dylan, what are you doing with that?"
Dylan dropped his treasure when his dad surfaced next to him.
"Nothing." Dylan felt bad about losing his dinglehopper.
"Dylan, what would Uncle Kemps think if he saw you with that?"
"He would probably get upset." Dylan answered.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714399456_e9eef73393_b.jpg
"He would." Calum said. "I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to learn about humans, but your uncle is absolutely against it."
"I'm sorry dad." Dylan said.
"Please understand that he just wants to keep us safe, and he's the leader of our pod."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714872498_ec21767717_b.jpg
"But dad, don't you want to know more about the human world? You know so much about humans already."
"Zeph's right, dinglehoppers are pretty cool."
"I want us to be friends with humans, and of course, I'd love to learn more about them. But, I still follow your Uncle's rules."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714399351_99e33cc278_b.jpg
"I know there are lots of nice and helpful humans on land, but your Uncle isn't wrong about being careful around humans. Some humans aren't so nice."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714658839_67cf675e62_b.jpg
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While Calum explained Kemps's rules about humans to the twins, Kemps caught Alex watching a human a little too close to the shore.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720281059_e1785b6479_b.jpg
"Young Man, what do you think you're doing so close to a human?"
"Nothing."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720435450_d4308042f1_b.jpg
"Do I need to remind you how dangerous humans are? Were you even thinking about what you were doing?"
"Uncle Kemps, I just thought she was interesting."
"I don't want to hear any excuses! Your actions put our entire pod at risk. Your little brothers are just merlings, they can't even take a human form to hide from humans. Do you know the risks you're exposing them too!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720012206_14bd87bb1c_b.jpg
"She didn't see me."
"Alexander, that's not the point. It doesn't matter if she saw you or not. You took an unnecessary risk."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720279584_c970e24f11_b.jpg
"Besides, how do you know she's dangerous?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720499088_969cb5c357_b.jpg
"Alex, do you remember what happened to your parents before we took you in?"
"They passed away when I was really young. I don't remember much."
"Your father, he made choices that put you in danger. We saved you, but humans can be greedy and selfish."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720499258_563f2e5719_b.jpg
"I don't understand. What do humans have to do with my parents' deaths?"
"I said too much. Just, stay away from humans. Nothing good can from getting involved with them."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720279474_13d0e0743c_b.jpg
"I think you're too harsh on humans. My parents died in the deep sea. We never came anywhere close to the human world! If you can't be honest with me, I don't want to hear anymore of your rules."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720497913_dc8b1144c0_b.jpg
"Alexander, my rules are the rules. As long as you swim with this pod, you'll follow them."
"I don't understand your rules. I don't care about your rules."
"You don't have to understand them. I expect you to follow them anyways."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720011031_f335b1288c_b.jpg
"You're an absolute tyrant. It's impossible to reason with you!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720432805_fcc97e6f3a_b.jpg
"Alex, I'm just looking out for your safety. You're still my nephew, and I want you to be safe."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720009196_d1e6ee5467_b.jpg
"What if I want to learn more about her?"
"What are you talking about?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720277384_50a9c39b0d_b.jpg
"I think I... I think I like her..."
"I can't believe I'm hearing this. I absolutely forbid it."
"Why? We don't even know her though."
"Exactly! How do you know you like her then?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720431885_4667530fe4_b.jpg
"It's just a feeling."
"Alex, you're a merman. She's a human. There's just no way it'll work."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719489627_743ee0ef08_b.jpg
"So what? Arihi was human, and she's a part of the pod!"
"She gave up being human to live in the sea with Calum. Most humans aren't known to make that sacrifice."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720277839_4ca2f1bbbd_b.jpg
"But what if she will? What if she's like mom?"
"And what if she's another selfish human that will sacrifice others for her own gain?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720432125_a829bec2e6_b.jpg
Kemps took a deep breath. "What will it take to make you understand?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720009096_1f7cbd4f22_b.jpg
"I need space. Don't follow me." With a flick of his tail, Alex kicked up the sea and swam away.
Kemps was worried about him, but he figured that it would be better to give him space.
Kemps muttered to himself. "I wish you could remember how you became a part of our family."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719490412_22fdf9c1a5_b.jpg
There wasn't a lot that Alex could clearly remember about his past, and he couldn't grasp the idea of humans being involved in his original parents' deaths. But, he did recall one thing about the deep.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719489437_4feb750224_b.jpg
After so many years, he never thought he would go to him. But, Alex knew that he helped his parents that adopted him be together. Maybe... Maybe he could help.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719489342_60fdb04cdb_b.jpg
Alex continued swimming in the dark depths of the sea until he found a small hidden cave. To his surprise, the one he was looking for was waiting for him.
"I have a problem, and I've heard you can help."
Damion smiled. 'I had a feeling that I would see you again.'
"Of course, what can I do for you?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720434600_a97332a649_b.jpg
"I'm not sure we should be getting too close to human things."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202640_56c43cd032_b.jpg
"Aren't you curious about what we might find?!"
"A little." Dylan admitted.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716255407_de6cb392cf_b.jpg
"Then let's go looking for some special treasures!"
"I guess that could be fun."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716773491_d73fecb748_b.jpg
"But before we go looking for treasures, I need to make sure we're ready for the adventure!" Dylan said.
"What do we need to prepare for?" Zeph asked.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202795_ea2a56598a_b.jpg
"A water blast!"
"Hold on!"
Dylan splashed at his brother.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716255997_d9646dcde8_b.jpg
"I thought we had a truce!"
Zeph splashed back.
"Okay, okay, truce! You win!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717203090_8114a52f7f_b.jpg
"Fine, we can call a truce for now." Zeph chuckled.
"For now." Dylan agreed.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716256052_594547d988_b.jpg
Dylan sank lower into the water. "Where do you think we should start looking? We can't exactly leave the water."
"I was thinking that some human treasures could have washed into the ocean near the shore!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202850_925653cfc1_b.jpg
"That might actually work!" Dylan exclaimed.
"Of course it will!" Zeph shrugged. "I'm a genius, remember!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716255887_fffe2b3733_b.jpg
"Slow down, we can't let your ego blow up like a pufferfish." Dylan said.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717259933_7ff9afe416_b.jpg
"Can't help it. It's the truth." Zeph replied.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717036499_0485185690_b.jpg
"Well then, lead the way Mr. Genius."
"Don't worry, I think I know the perfect place to start our search!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202575_d7fec03d5e_b.jpg
"Already?!" Dylan asked.
"Yeah," Zeph answered. "When Uncle Kemps lead us here, he avoided a spot not far from here. He usually stays far away from human things, so I think we should start there."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716773131_dd410e4927_b.jpg
Zeph led his brother to the spot.
"Look at this stuff. I wonder what humans do with these things?"
"I can't imagine they do much with it since they let the tides wash it away." Zeph answered.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52716254957_462326297b_b.jpg
Dylan quickly began rummaging through the trinkets and rubbish. "There has to be something interesting here?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717259583_f51f29c831_b.jpg
"Look at this!"
"Neat, dad called those dinglehoppers! Humans use them to comb their hair!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52717202250_bd835ffb63_b.jpg
"Dylan, what are you doing with that?"
Dylan dropped his treasure when his dad surfaced next to him.
"Nothing." Dylan felt bad about losing his dinglehopper.
"Dylan, what would Uncle Kemps think if he saw you with that?"
"He would probably get upset." Dylan answered.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714399456_e9eef73393_b.jpg
"He would." Calum said. "I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to learn about humans, but your uncle is absolutely against it."
"I'm sorry dad." Dylan said.
"Please understand that he just wants to keep us safe, and he's the leader of our pod."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714872498_ec21767717_b.jpg
"But dad, don't you want to know more about the human world? You know so much about humans already."
"Zeph's right, dinglehoppers are pretty cool."
"I want us to be friends with humans, and of course, I'd love to learn more about them. But, I still follow your Uncle's rules."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714399351_99e33cc278_b.jpg
"I know there are lots of nice and helpful humans on land, but your Uncle isn't wrong about being careful around humans. Some humans aren't so nice."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52714658839_67cf675e62_b.jpg
--------------
While Calum explained Kemps's rules about humans to the twins, Kemps caught Alex watching a human a little too close to the shore.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720281059_e1785b6479_b.jpg
"Young Man, what do you think you're doing so close to a human?"
"Nothing."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720435450_d4308042f1_b.jpg
"Do I need to remind you how dangerous humans are? Were you even thinking about what you were doing?"
"Uncle Kemps, I just thought she was interesting."
"I don't want to hear any excuses! Your actions put our entire pod at risk. Your little brothers are just merlings, they can't even take a human form to hide from humans. Do you know the risks you're exposing them too!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720012206_14bd87bb1c_b.jpg
"She didn't see me."
"Alexander, that's not the point. It doesn't matter if she saw you or not. You took an unnecessary risk."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720279584_c970e24f11_b.jpg
"Besides, how do you know she's dangerous?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720499088_969cb5c357_b.jpg
"Alex, do you remember what happened to your parents before we took you in?"
"They passed away when I was really young. I don't remember much."
"Your father, he made choices that put you in danger. We saved you, but humans can be greedy and selfish."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720499258_563f2e5719_b.jpg
"I don't understand. What do humans have to do with my parents' deaths?"
"I said too much. Just, stay away from humans. Nothing good can from getting involved with them."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720279474_13d0e0743c_b.jpg
"I think you're too harsh on humans. My parents died in the deep sea. We never came anywhere close to the human world! If you can't be honest with me, I don't want to hear anymore of your rules."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720497913_dc8b1144c0_b.jpg
"Alexander, my rules are the rules. As long as you swim with this pod, you'll follow them."
"I don't understand your rules. I don't care about your rules."
"You don't have to understand them. I expect you to follow them anyways."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720011031_f335b1288c_b.jpg
"You're an absolute tyrant. It's impossible to reason with you!"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720432805_fcc97e6f3a_b.jpg
"Alex, I'm just looking out for your safety. You're still my nephew, and I want you to be safe."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720009196_d1e6ee5467_b.jpg
"What if I want to learn more about her?"
"What are you talking about?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720277384_50a9c39b0d_b.jpg
"I think I... I think I like her..."
"I can't believe I'm hearing this. I absolutely forbid it."
"Why? We don't even know her though."
"Exactly! How do you know you like her then?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720431885_4667530fe4_b.jpg
"It's just a feeling."
"Alex, you're a merman. She's a human. There's just no way it'll work."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719489627_743ee0ef08_b.jpg
"So what? Arihi was human, and she's a part of the pod!"
"She gave up being human to live in the sea with Calum. Most humans aren't known to make that sacrifice."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720277839_4ca2f1bbbd_b.jpg
"But what if she will? What if she's like mom?"
"And what if she's another selfish human that will sacrifice others for her own gain?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720432125_a829bec2e6_b.jpg
Kemps took a deep breath. "What will it take to make you understand?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720009096_1f7cbd4f22_b.jpg
"I need space. Don't follow me." With a flick of his tail, Alex kicked up the sea and swam away.
Kemps was worried about him, but he figured that it would be better to give him space.
Kemps muttered to himself. "I wish you could remember how you became a part of our family."
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719490412_22fdf9c1a5_b.jpg
There wasn't a lot that Alex could clearly remember about his past, and he couldn't grasp the idea of humans being involved in his original parents' deaths. But, he did recall one thing about the deep.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719489437_4feb750224_b.jpg
After so many years, he never thought he would go to him. But, Alex knew that he helped his parents that adopted him be together. Maybe... Maybe he could help.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52719489342_60fdb04cdb_b.jpg
Alex continued swimming in the dark depths of the sea until he found a small hidden cave. To his surprise, the one he was looking for was waiting for him.
"I have a problem, and I've heard you can help."
Damion smiled. 'I had a feeling that I would see you again.'
"Of course, what can I do for you?"
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52720434600_a97332a649_b.jpg
Credit for Mods:
Spinning Plumbob
https://www.patreon.com/posts/expanded-mod-2-0-78685209
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sea-nery-stuff-74793919
https://www.patreon.com/posts/atlantica-set-63764427
