The Abyss’s Guardian

Create a micro-story about a mystical creature tasked with safeguarding the secrets of the deepest part of the sea.

This creature could be daunting, benevolent, or both. It could be revered by other deep sea inhabitants or entirely hidden. Does it guard a treasure, an ancient mystery, or the solitude of the seabed? What happens when this creature is forced to confront an intruder or a massive underwater phenomenon? This prompt explores themes of guardianship, mystery, and the intersection between mythology and reality.