As the sun set, the water started to rise. I had no idea how big the change in tide would be. By the time that awesome ringed moon rose into the sky the tide had risen significantly. There wasn’t sand underneath my feet anymore, just deep dark water. I drifted aimlessly in the ocean trying not to panic.

I was thirsty, so thirsty. Televisions shows back home had taught me you can’t drink salt water. This water tasted Like the ocean on earth.

I doubted drinking it would help me feel better. I’d seen some shows where drinking the ocean killed you faster.

Finally, my survival instinct kicked in and I concentrated on scanning the horizon for land. These currents would dump me on a_ shore eventually, I reasoned, I just had to be on the lookout. Focusing my energy felt good. I was a survivor, I could live through this.

The first time I felt something brush my leg I screamed. Quickly, I realized it was my motion that was attracting whatever kept touching me. I floated on my back and tried to move as little as possible. I looked at the stars and did that breathing Rose had taught me.

The panic started to crest again. My options were not looking good. I could drown, be eaten, or die of dehydration. Fighting hard, I concentrated on watching the stars and breathing deep.

Looking to my right I thought I saw a light, so I moved and my feet sank into the water. I kicked a little to get higher. It was my imagination or the reflection of the moon. Nothing was out there, it was just me.

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leg was firmer this time. I stilled all my movement, but it was too late. I screamed and thrashed as something wrapped around my lower Leg. Slowly it started to pull me down. I took a big breath just before my head was pulled under. Some part of me realized it would probably be the last air I

tried to fight, but it was useless. I was

arm and slimy. It had a hold on

I needed air badly. That first breath

would be over soon. My throat slammed

slime between my lips. The thing he stuffed in my mouth was

everywhere inside of me. They had long since forced past my gag reflex deep into my throat. I felt them in my nose, too. I tried to cough, but I couldn’t. Really,

it felt like I

out of my mouth. Now Master Damien was right in front of me, his

over my heart

looked toward my leg. A giant pink mass was wrapped around it and stuck to it. It’s tail

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