Book Two, Chapter Two: Life Lessons

Last time we saw Red’s friend... Red had asked her to help him complete the mission the Visitors gave him. Too afraid to join, his friend stayed back with The Mimic while Red went off alone. It was early in the morning, and the Mimic was out catching breakfast for himself. But the other octo wasn’t hungry. She missed Red and regretted leaving him. The Mimic noticed she wasn’t hunting. Mimic: What’s wrong with you? Octo: I’m going to look for Red. Mimic: Where? At the bottom of the ocean? Octo: I should have before, but I was afraid. I’m tired of being afraid of everything. Mimic: The weight of the ocean will crush you, if you don’t get eaten first. You won’t survive the journey by yoursel...View all