The only song both sides agreed on during Ocean War II
During the darkest years of Ocean War II, the Whale Peacekeepers maintained a delicate neutrality. Neither side could attack them — they were too large, too respected, and too essential to the ocean's ecosystem. In time, both sides began to see them as honest brokers.
The Whale Chorus was composed by Elder Whale Meridian, the oldest living whale in the ocean, who had survived three wars before Ocean War II began. He composed it as a meditation on the cost of conflict — and specifically requested that it be played at any peace treaty signing.
When the Coral Treaty of 1982 was signed, the Whale Chorus played as both sides laid down their arms. Grandpa Claw later said it was the first time in four years he didn't hear the sounds of war.
Grandma Claw, who was present as a medical officer, said she saw Octopus generals and Crab soldiers standing side by side in silence — the only time that happened in twenty-one years of conflict.
Great Uncle Claw, who was notoriously difficult to impress, reportedly said: "It's alright. Could've used more drums." No one is sure what he meant by this, as drums don't work well underwater.
He did, however, attend the Treaty signing — reluctantly, according to multiple sources.