The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer Page #5

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Lucius, the dream-eater.

Lucius, the dream-eater?

The creature that you described

is Lucius, the dream-eater.

He lives to capture the dreams of

all creatures that inhabit the ocean.

I'm surprised you survived

an encounter with him.

I don't think he'll bother us anymore.

I personally took care of

the dream-eater with my bare tentacles.

Hoo! If that's so, then it's good news.

- Who are you?

- I am a sunfish.

And before you ask me what I'm doing,

I am swimming after the sun.

Hey, I like the sun!

You like the sun?

That's so cool. I've always

fantasized about touching the sun.

If only for an instant.

- You wanna touch it?

- As it gets close to the ocean.

Imagine almost touching it

before it disappears.

It could happen, right?

If you think so.

But try not to burn yourself.

My dream is to touch the sun.

- I also have a dream.

- Really?

I've been searching the sea

to find the perfect wave.

Daniel... Alexander... Dolphin?

- How do you know my name?

- So the story was true.

- What story?

- Yeah, what story?

Many suns ago, I heard

the story of a dolphin...

that would break all the rules of

the society in which he lived...

so that he could discover his destiny...

and open the world of dreams to

all other creatures of the world.

Who, me?

Maybe you still don't know it, Daniel,

but you were born to change the world,

and one day you will return from where

you came after fulfilling your dreams...

and will show them the truth.

You mean, go back to my lagoon?

Back to my pod?

Not a chance. I'll never go back.

They don't understand me.

Don't be so harsh with them, Daniel.

I wish you the best, Daniel.

What you're searching for

is closer than you might think.

Good-bye, Sunfish.

And hopefully someday

you and I'll meet again.

Huh?

What's the matter, Daniel?

Are you sad?

Forgive me, Carl, for bringing you

on this journey that has no meaning.

I'm beginning to think I'll never

find what I'm searching for.

What am I hearing? The great dreamer

stopped dreaming just like that?

What happened to your wave? I think

you're very close to finding it.

- Huh?

- Sea?

That dream is mine!

Carl!

No!

Your turn, dreamer.

That dreamer is mine.

Stay behind.

Stop!

That miserable little fellow is mine.

Here is where your worthless dream ends.

That's impossible!

You'll never be able

to take my dream away.

Never.

Maybe I won't be able

to steal your dream,

but I will kill you.

Dream-eater, stop.

Oh.

Stay away!

I have eaten whales before.

Prepare!

Prepare to destroy them!

While Daniel has friends,

you can't touch him again.

Manta!

- We're here to help.

- So are we, dude.

Don't mess around with my big

fish friend or my little squid,

or I'll suck your eyes out.

He's adorable!

How am I supposed to harm

something so cute?

Oh, hi. I heard that my friends needed a

hand with some troublemakers over here.

So, uh, I brought a couple

friends just in case.

Lucius.

Who is that?

Lucius, let the dreams that you

have stolen from others run free.

I... I am not scared.

You weren't like this all your life.

I love you so much, Daddy.

Your family was stolen...

by the creature of the depths.

Yes, I was.

I was very happy.

You were once like Daniel... a dreamer.

But your resentment and envy

turned you into what you are now.

You're... You are

the Voice of the Sea.

Now I remember.

You always helped me to move along.

But I failed you.

I don't deserve to live.

Everyone deserves to live.

But we each have to live our own life.

And your family is okay.

My family...

They're okay?

What they told you... was a lie.

How will they forgive me?

Only you can forgive yourself.

Ah!

He's just like you!

Hey, you're a dolphin.

He looks so small now.

Poor little thing.

Yes, Daniel.

I was like you.

You have given me a new chance.

I will never forget it.

- Thanks to all of you.

- Good-bye, Daniel.

I'll see you around, my friend.

Hey, everybody,

I learned to count to 20!

2, 61, 43,

22, 28, 82, 40, 80...

Um, 50, 22, 8...

Ohh!

Mmm!

Delicious!

That little bite

just came in real handy.

That meat's really tender.

Tender meat!

Little guy!

It's a joke!

Did you see his face?

That was really funny!

This is truly a funny joke!

Mommy! Mommy!

Mommy!

It's just another joke.

Mommy, you make me laugh a lot.

And you too.

Uh...

Those two are crazy lunatics.

Speaking of crazy, whoa!

My name is Carl.

I'm a dreamer too. I'm looking for

the perfect wave just for me.

Hey, don't tease me.

I think I need some air.

Take this.

- Thank you.

- No sweat.

- So you were the one that sang?

- Yes, Daniel.

The Sea asked me to take care of you.

Daniel, you must continue

with your journey.

In one day's time,

the sun will be in its special place,

and the wave will soon arrive.

The eclipse is about to happen.

There's no time to lose, Daniel.

Follow me.

Wow!

Huh!

Huh?

What is this?

What you see, Daniel,

is the reason why

creatures called humans...

forgot their dreams.

Blah! Yuck! Blah!

That tastes horrible!

Well... Mmm, I'll try another.

Blah!

Maybe... this one!

Yeah.

Ugh!

- What's it taste like?

- Ecch!

Hmm.

I also want to taste it.

Blecch!

- Ugh!

- Enough.

Ugh! Terrible!

I don't understand how this can harm

someone if it doesn't have any use.

Yeah, it's like licking pebbles.

You know, it's fun to...

Uh, I mean when there are

no sea urchins to eat.

- That's what I meant.

- Let's move on.

Wow!

Don't worry, Daniel.

Go on and surf your waves.

Thanks, Carl.

Whoa!

Yeah!

Hey, you surf pretty well.

Thanks!

Yeah, that was cool.

But now it's my turn!

Uh, okay.

He's my little brother.

He loves riding waves.

That's cool.

- Me and the wave are one!

- Whoa!

- Uh-oh.

- Well, he does the best he can.

This is my famous tornado style.

Whoa!

Interesting moves.

And this is my fabulous rock style.

Ohh! Ah!

Uh...

So, have we ever met before?

I don't think so.

I could swear

we've met somewhere before.

- Maybe in your dreams.

- Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

It's always good to gargle.

It's good for your balance.

Do you know how much water

a dolphin can swallow?

- No.

- A lot!

- Really?

- I already lost consciousness.

- What?

- I mean, from too much.

Oh. Yesterday, I fainted.

- You should be more careful.

- He's right.

Yeah, sure.

I'm going for more waves.

Wait for me!

By the way, what's your name?

Daniel Alexander Dolphin.

- What a nice name.

- Thanks.

- And you? What's your name?

- Leena.

Oh. Hey, let's go surf some waves.

Let's go!

Huh? Oh!

What's going on?

The moment you have waited for

has finally arrived, Daniel.

Ahh.

Ahh.

- Wow.

- Let's go, Daniel.

Okay.

This is where I leave you, Daniel.

Me too, Daniel.

I'll be thinking about you

out there, Daniel. Good luck.

The time has finally come, Daniel.

Make all of your dreams come true!

Thanks, everybody.

It's impossible to surf.

I'll never make it.

I'm gonna drown.

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