Chapter 4
I sat in the car, feet propped up against the chair in front of me. Melissa closed the car door, and took a deep breath. "When we get there, you stay in the car." she said. Melissa was going to a job interview for our parents' old job; working as a marine biologist. When they were still alive, I remember them telling us that one day we will get the job and get to know all the "secrets of the trade." I had asked what the secrets were, my eyes wide with curiosity. My mom and dad had a twinkle in their eyes, and said that one day we would find out. We never did. It supposedly had something to do with a new species, but I couldn't say for sure.
When we reached the Bay-view Lab, it was clear that Melissa was nervous. She stepped out of the car slowly, twisting a strand of hair. "I'll come back in around thirty minutes, okay? I'm sorry you can't come in- it's.." she stammered. "It's their policy." "Alright." I said, confused. With that, she turned away walked farther and farther away.
'Why did she seem unsure about why I shouldn't go in?' I thought. 'Maybe she thought I would cause trouble.' I thought and then frowned. I wasn't really a troublemaker, I was more of a shy and quiet kid. That led to two possible outcomes. Either she was telling the truth but nervous, or she was hiding something from me. Both seemed very likely.
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The boat rocked repeatedly, wave after wave. My webbed hands gripped tightly on the side of the boat, and I was looking at the humans. My eyes narrowed, remembering why I was here and what they did to my brother. Then, to my horror, one of them turned around. Cold arms seized my body, and then I heard yelling and felt faint and hissed and clawed and then all was black.
