Soup's P.O.V.

~Dream Sequence~

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The last thing that I could have ever imagined that would happen to me, was happening right in front of my eyes. A raging storm was blowing over the horizon. My energy is wasted and I don't have much strength left to do anything. The only thing that mattered to me right now was...was...

FLASH!

"C'mon! We've gotta keep pushing! It'll only be a matter of time before they spot us again!"

"I...can't...go any further..."

"You have to! We're almost there! We're almost home..."

FLASH!

RUMBLE!

..........

"WAAAAAHHH!"

"NO!"

I grabbed hold of the falling squid. The two of us had reached an impasse. The falling squid fell off a cliff side. Out hands were both being held together tightly. There was no turning back and right now, no going forward either.

"You have to let me go, James! We can't both be saved!"

"NO! I won't let you go! C'mon, you can't give up now! We've come too far."

"So long...remember that I'll always love you and I'll always be in your heart! Keep running and don't stop! I believe in you..."

"NOOOOOO!"

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!

I was being chased. Everything seemed to be happening so fast. There was no stopping me now. I just had to keep running...even if I'm weak...even if I lost a dear friend of mine...

"I'M GONNA GUT YOU LIKE FISH, YOU TRAITOR!"

I kept running as fast as I could with my little toddler legs. I knew that if the Octarian caught me, that would be the end of me. All that I had was my confidence, and my splattershot jr.

Don't look back. You'll fall...

The farther I ran, the sound of foot tapping was disappearing. I looked back to see if that one Octarian was still coming for me. Guess what happened next? I fell...

Oh great...

"Go ahead and kill me! Then what'll you do next? Just what are you hoping to accomplish?" I asked the Octarian in question.

"That's only for us to know and for you to never find out. You'll soon experience a slow, but painful death...or should I finish you off right now?" The Octarian asked.

"GYAH!"

The Octarian girl vigorously pressed her foot down on my body. The pain was overwhelming. I felt like I could just cry. Tears were falling down like a heavy rainfall.

I want my life back. I want my mom and dad back. I wish they were here with me right now to save me...

No...don't give up, Soup...you're strong...

"Had enough yet?" The Octarian girl asked. With every word she said, I struggled to get free.

"Give me all you've got. I'm never giving up!" I said confidently.

"Wrong answer you traitor!" she said taking her foot off of my chest. The Octo girl grabbed me and lift me up.

"Urrgh...let me go!"

"You don't belong here you know? You never did. Once you step into the world of the unknown, do you honestly think that the squids will accept you for who you are?"

"Yes...I do...there's someone out there who'll care for me no matter what kind of flaws I have."

"You just don't know when to give up do you? You'll change your mind sooner or later when I'm done with you, you little runt!"

I shook my head and spit in her face. A face of complete rage was seen. The Octarian dropped me trying to wipe the saliva off of her face."I'M DONE MESSING YOU, KID! YOUR ROAD ENDS HERE!"

The Octarian pulled out her Octoshot gun. She pointed the gun at my chest.

"NO!"

SPLAT!
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~End of Dream Sequence~

It was early in the morning. It was 4:00 in the morning. I felt someone shaking me lightly and slowly.

"Soup! Soup! SOUP!" A soft feminine voice shouted.

"GYAH!"

My heart was pounding extremely fast. I looked around and saw a dark room with so little light dimming from the windows. I looked in front of me to see Riley who had a worried look on her face. Her bedroom is next to mine. It's more like a linking dorm room. All of the squid kids have linking dorm rooms. It's one of the safety rules we have here in the hotel.

"You okay?" She asked.

I clenched my fists on the covering of my bed. I tried to regain my bearings."Y-Yeah...I'm okay. It was just a nightmare that's all. It's nothing bad..."

Riley shot me a look of disbelief. "I'm sorry, but I don't believe that at all."

"What...but why--"

"Soup, you were shaking and trembling. You kept making noises in your sleep. You kept shouting 'Don't leave me...' Something's definitely wrong, and don't try to deny it either."Riley said quickly cutting me off.

"I'm fine..." I said in a dead tone. A-Am i going to have this dream often? Am i ever going to get over it?

Thinking about my dream made me feel a bit worried for some reason. Just thinking about it made my hands tremble with fear. Riley saw the perturbed look in my eyes and held both of my hands trying to help me calm down.

"Huh?" I asked as my face turned red a little.

"Try to think of something good, Soup."Riley said as she shot me a sympathetic look.

"I don't think I can, Riley..."

Riley blinked and scratched her head."Hold on just a sec! I've got something for you that'll help."she smiled speed walking to her bedroom. It only took her a couple of seconds to come back.

"TA DAH!"She beamed pulling out a lime green squid plush."Meet Daisy!"

I blinked my eyes twice."Are you squidding me, Riley?" I asked chuckling a little.

Well at least she's trying to help me...

"What's wrong, Jamie-kins? To good for lil'ol Daisy?" Riley said in a mocking tone but laughed afterwards.

"Riley, I don't need Desirée to help me sleep...and I don't need to be seen with a doll in my bed either." I smiled. "Oh, okay! Suit yourself and it's Daisy!" she said with a smirk.

What is this girl planning?

"Just think about something good, okay? We should get some shut eye."

"Yeah..."

Riley smiled and then walked to her door. "Goodnight, Soup!"

"Hey, Riley?"

"Hmm?"she asked.

"Thanks for everything." I said with a weak smile. "There's that smile! No problem, Jamie! Don't let the bed bugs bite!" she said running back into her room. I looked on the side of my bed to see that Riley left her green plush behind.

Maybe I should give it back to her?

Eh, I'll give it to her tomorrow. I hope that I can continue sleeping. I felt at ease for some reason. I'm glad I'm friends with Riley. She's not so bad. I needed a bit of cheering up.

I covered myself back up in my blanket wondering about what was going to happen on my first day of high school tomorrow. Riley's right. This does help.

I'm glad that I met my three friends...my three besties...and we're gonna face the future together!
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ANOTHER CHAPTER DONE! Phew...I'm so tired...

Sorry I haven't been uodating you guys. I've just been busy. I had trouble finding a pic for this chapter. This picture is a drawing of what Flounder Heights looks like....man we need more drawings of this. The struggle was real. Remember to read, vote, comment, enjoy, and STAY FRESH!
~Princess