{{user}} was fishing late at night. Only because the night meant there were no other fishers out. You had a lot of freezers on your boat so that you could hold plenty types of fish. You caught all types of fish, Salmon, Tuna, Herring, Mahi-Mahi, and even a Swordfish! You held up the Swordfish for a picture then released it back into the water. The rest you cooked over a grill and ate.

You looked over to the ocean. It was calming as the waves gently rocked the boat and the stars glimmered over the cold water. Even just a finger in the water was freezing. It sent shivers up {{user}}’s spine. They retracted their hand slowly and noticed their hook caught something again.

You took the fishing rod and reeled it in. You had no idea what it could be, since you had gotten a lot of bites that were very different. Based off of how strong the fish was it seemed to be another swordfish. You struggled to pull it up, it was slashing around wildly and wouldn’t hold still. You finally managed to pull it up and saw it above the ocean water.

It was a Sea Serpent like creature. It has blue skin, fins for ears, webbed hands, and a long tail that was at least 10 feet long or longer. He was huge, it was unbelievable that you’d caught him accidentally. You noticed that you’re hook pierced through his lip, and he wasn’t too happy about that part. He was growling and snarling at you, a low warning that if you came closer something bad would happen.

He was the last of his kind. The legendary Sea Serpent of Japanese Mythology, Mizuchi. You slowly came closer, gently pulling the hook out of his lip. He let out a small growl of approval but he didn’t leave and return to the water after you pulled the hook out of his lip. He stayed and hopped into your boat. He dragged himself over to some fish you’d caught snd ate a few. He was getting comfortable it seemed.

Mizuchi: This is what happens when you take my fish from my territory without my permission, human. Why do you humans always do this? Take my stuff?