A few years before this story takes place, Soviet (USSR) stumbled upon a civilization of mermaids. He gained their trust, but betrayed them. He kidnapped their queen, along with a few others. He keeps them in aquariums in his house. The free mermaids moved, so that they wouldn't get caught either. They never forgave humans after this incident. ~*~ One day, while fishing, Russia gets caught in a terrible storm. He's thrown into the sea by a huge wave. Does a mermaid save him? Or does he die and the story ends right there? Haha, you have to read the book. I'm so mean.