Very Short Short: Strange Save

         A boy sat by a trickling waterfall that flowed into a brook, the sun shining on the water between the lily pads. He breathed a sigh to take in the crisp, cool air and leaned back into the grass. His eyes closed to listen to the water and the fish swimming and splashing within. It wasn't long before he heard one loud splash, and whimpering like that of a scared child. The boy opened his eyes and observed the small bank of the brook. On the opposite side laid what appeared to be one of the fish with its tail flipping about. He sat up and carefully scooped the creature back into the water. While wiping his hand on his shirt, he watched the fish he rescued and was taken by surprise to see a tiny mermaid staring back with gratitude.