The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer Page #2

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Don't you worry.

Everything's quiet.

But I don't like creatures

that come from outside of the reef.

Yes, I know.

Actually, I'm a little worried too.

Especially about that manta.

I've heard of that one.

She's the one with

the markings on her belly.

But, Leader, is she dangerous?

Many, many years ago, the elders

said that she's on a mission,

a mission to help others achieve things.

And now she travels around helping.

Helping other creatures

who want something badly,

something very badly.

What's going on, Leader?

There is something,

something that haunts us.

It's... It's something...

A terrible creature from the depths.

It's close to the reef.

Huh?

What's wrong, Sparky?

Huh? Oh.

There's something haunting us.

Yeah. You know what, you're right.

And I feel the same.

It's getting closer. And even closer.

It's horrible. It's almost here!

- Oh!

- Oh! That's gross!

You farted? Ew!

- What was that?

- Ah! Mmm!

Hmm? Huh?

- Hey.

- Oh, my!

- What's happening?

- You're still farting.

- Oh. Those are my friends.

- What?

My stinky farts.

If I can't hold them, they

escape without my permission.

But they are my friends. Sometimes

when I need to breathe, I use them.

See?

They come in handy when

you have to breathe.

And my star is mine.

Yes, my star is mine and only mine.

I'm sleepy.

Huh?

Hmm?

Dream... or don't dream.

Come... or don't.

- Leader!

- What is wrong with you?

You know it's bedtime.

- The rest of the pod is already asleep.

- I can't sleep.

That's no reason

to hang out here all alone.

Can I ask you something about the sun?

About the sun?

Yes, the sun.

Does it ever look different?

The sun is always the sun.

It moves through the sky during

the day, if that's what you mean.

No, no. Not that.

Does it ever do anything strange?

Anything that might be

out of the ordinary?

Why are you asking? Oh, just wondering.

I guess I'm just curious.

I'd be happy if you just showed

this much interest when you're fishing.

Sometimes I feel like

I'm not like the rest.

Nonsense. Come on.

It's time we get you back to bed.

Let's go.

Don't eat my sea urchins!

They're mine and only mine!

Huh?

Huh?

Ah!

Maybe the leader really is right.

There comes a time in life, Daniel,

when there's nothing else to do

but to go your own way,

a time to follow your dreams,

a time to raise the sails

of your own beliefs.

Who are you?

You're not the manta.

- Your voice sounds different.

- I am the Voice of the Sea.

The Voice of the Sea?

Yes, Daniel.

The manta that I sent to you in

the lagoon is one of my angels.

She told me about you.

You're ready.

Ready for what?

Ready to take the great leap

into the unknown,

far from the safety of the lagoon.

What should I do?

How will I know

the true purpose of my life?

You will find the true

purpose of your life...

the day you surf the perfect wave,

the one you've been

dreaming of for so long.

Daniel!

Come back!

- Uh...

- Daniel Alexander Dolphin!

Come back immediately, or

you will regret it forever.

Daniel, what are you doing?

Daniel, this is the last time.

Come back, Daniel. Now!

I'm gonna miss you, Michael.

Daniel, no.

Good-bye, Michael.

Good-bye, Daniel.

Now listen to me, everyone.

Today, one of us has broken the law.

It was Daniel.

Daniel chose to leave this pod.

Daniel Alexander Dolphin...

is now an outcast forever.

The dreamer is finally out.

The next morning,

Daniel Alexander Dolphin found himself

in the middle of a huge ocean,

not knowing which way to go,

but willing to follow

the voice of his heart.

Ah.

How'd I get stuck in the...

I just wanna...

Huh?

- Ouch!

- Ah!

I gotta get outta here!

Oh, gosh!

How do I get myself

into these sort of things?

You mind helping me out over here?

Sure. I'll try.

Ouch! Ow! Stop!

Stop it!

Ouch! Be careful!

You're ripping my guts out!

Whoa-oah-oah!

Well, thanks a lot.

Let me ask you something. Um, do I look

like I'm made out of chewing gum?

Sorry.

Eh!

Hey, wait a minute.

Where did you disappear to?

You're not planning

on eating me, are ya?

No.

Are you really, really for sure?

Because I am super-delicious.

- Of course not. I swear.

- Ooh! That's good news.

Ta-da!

Hey, hey! Close your mouth. I can

see all the way into your stomach.

Hey. I... How did you do that?

Suddenly I couldn't see you.

Eh, I did it the way I did it.

That's me.

And you, who are you?

I'm Daniel Alexander Dolphin.

Ah. And what are you doing here?

See, well, I wanted to get out of

my lagoon and into the open ocean.

- You ran away without permission?

- Yes. That's right.

And now I'll never be able to go back.

No!

Daniel, I ran away too!

That's right. Not because I was looking

for something, well, like you.

I was just bored.

A guy like me needs adventure,

needs to see the world.

I couldn't stay at home alone

with Ma forever, you know?

It's just, um...

Oh, it's a bit, uh...

What's the word? D'oh!

I got it! Oh, it's...

Wait! I know this!

It's on the tip of my tongue!

Uh, uh... Suffocating!

Yeah, suffocating. Know what I mean?

Yes. I understand.

Carl! Carl, where are you?

Stop hiding and come here right now!

It's my mommy!

Oh, no! No, no, no, no!

Let's get outta here, or I'm gonna

have to eat sea urchin again.

Have you ever had it, Daniel?

I don't like it!

I don't like it! It itches!

I don't like it!

Okay. Let's go.

Whoa-oh!

Wow.

Carl, you're really fast.

Hey, hurry up!

I'm leaving you behind.

Hey, uh, why don't you

grab on to my tail?

Okay.

But only because I don't want

to leave you behind.

Gee, thanks a lot, Carl.

- Stop it!

- Uh, uh... Oh!

Whoops.

Carl? Uh...

Right here.

Just making myself comfortable.

I think that we are...

safe.

Right? Heh, heh.

I think that you have

to hold on to me tighter.

What about on my back just

in front of my dorsal fin?

Hold on like this?

That feels better.

So, where we going now?

We off to have more fun?

First, I've gotta swim to the surface

so I can get some air.

Ah!

Wow. Carl, look at that.

Surfing is the reason I live.

Have you ever wanted to surf?

Of course I have, Daniel, but surfing

is too wild for me, you know.

I prefer to be a little more relaxed,

chilled out nice and smooth.

So why'd you run away from your lagoon?

The lagoon where I live is beautiful,

but it felt like a prison.

Heh! Guess I'll come

with you then.

You can be my sidekick, okay?

Carl, that sounds like

a pretty good plan to me.

- Did you hear that?

- Yes.

Mommy!

Oh! Aah!

What do you want?

Mmm, what do we want?

Mmm, it could be your dorsal fin.

Or maybe three delicious tentacles

from your brave friend.

What?

Or maybe just your dreams.

Go away!

There's no reason to be scared.

I'm not scared.

Wonderful.

That way, it is easier to devour you.

What? You? And how many more?

Oh. That wasn't

a very smart question.

Aah!

What are you?

I am your worst nightmare.

Get them!

Huh?

- Mommy.

- Hmm?

Mommy. Mommy.

No, I don't wanna eat

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