This is my first story, so if there's any mistakes I make please let me know so I can fix them in the future! As of the actual story, this has been something on my mind for quite some time. I usually would check for something like this, but surprisingly nothing came up. It's pretty much my own determination to try to finish this, so yeah. I just finished Wind Waker and I absolutely adore TeLink, so enjoy!

In the Era of the Great Sea, sailors traveled the seemingly endless ocean, and naturally as sailors do, end up bringing tales of their adventures. Some of these were of the fabled merpeople that lurked below the waves. Many interpretations were made of them, but all could agree that they were legendary beings, and coming across one while being able to live to tell the tale was considered to give you great fortune.

A particular pirate by the name of Tetra heard of these tales, although she was always skeptical of the ones who claim that they saw merfolk, mostly to draw attention to their otherwise boring days at sea. But Tetra did not consider herself a sailor, more so along the lines of the most feared pirate captain among the seas; whose mindset was fueled by the urge for treasure.

The ship was sailing in the late afternoon, hearing rumors of treasure on an island nearly on the edge of the map. Tetra went with her gut that a secluded area was a prime area for heaps of valuables to be found, and was eager to get her hands on the potential riches, but also an opportunity to expand her knowledge of the many islands that inhabited the Great Sea.

It was not until then that the island came into sight. A small forest could be seen protruding out of the sand, and a large cliff covered the left side. It didn't look interesting on the exterior other than the cliffside, but to Tetra, this was an island that definitely held some secrets; possibly treasure from other pirates that

"Land ho!" Mako yelled from atop the crows nest.

As the ship beached on the shore, Gonzo, the most loyal of the pirate crew (although not the wisest), approached Tetra with an uneasy look.

"Miss Tetra, I know how you have your habit of going off the ship by yourself before anyone else does, but don't you ever feel like you may need another crew member to ensure the safety of our captain?"

"Tch, as if! You do realize that I very well can handle anything I come across!" she scoffed. "Now stay here and watch the ship. I'll go and find the treasure myself."

She grabbed her cutlass and proceeded to jump off the bow onto the soft beach. Tetra figured at least a sensible person would hide something behind that massive cliff, so she marched over until she was out of sight from her crew. Eager to get her hands on some treasure, she was prepared to face anything that stood in her way.

But nothing could prepare her for the sight she was about to see.

He had been stuck for what, maybe 18 hours? Ever since he washed up ashore, he'd been contemplating his death. At least he wouldn't die of starvation. No, he would probably die of dehydration first if something didn't come first and make do of his life. His tail was itching from the sand practically licking up whatever water was on him. Goddesses, all he wanted was to be back in the ocean again with his sister, and yet the waster was practically right there! Curse this human thing that was trapping him! He just wanted out! And yet, he had his last struggle long ago. If he couldn't break free, then what was the point?

As he was contemplating his choice on admitting defeat, his keen ears heard footsteps coming from behind the cliff. It could be an animal. A large animal. An animal that would eat him and he would die food, of all things. Or worse a human. He could be caged, locked up against his own free will, and live the rest of his days being looked at and abused until he died from the stress. No, he couldn't live a life like that. His heart started pounding in fear. He had to get out! But he had already tried. His claws were useless against the thick ropes; his fate was sealed. That didn't stop his heart from drumming against his ribs though.

Tetra gasped at what she saw on the beach. It had cat-like eyes, alike to hers. But these were a sharp black unlike her deep blues. Its upper half of its body was human, akin to the likes of a boy about her age. However beyond that was otherworldly. A shimmering, blue-green tail. She couldn't see its full beauty since it was trapped in a fishing net, but she had no doubt on what this thing was.

"A mermaid?"