Squee floated quietly before the gates of Atlantis. The city shimmered like a dream — tall coral towers, glowing gardens of seaweed, and streets paved with shells that glittered like moonlight. Soft music drifted through the water, and gentle lights swirled like dancing stars. For a long moment, Squee just watched, eyes wide. He had finally reached it — the place of legend, where sea secrets were said to live. ...
Squee the young squid set off early the next morning. The sea was calm and blue, sunlight rippling across the sand. He was nervous — his arms trembled — but Pippa the Prawn’s words echoed in his mind: “You’ll find your power if you go beyond your fear.” So he swam onward, past the coral forests, past schools of rainbow fish, and into deeper, darker water. After a while, the light began to fade, and the sea turned a mysterious shade of green. That’s when he saw the first thing — a flash of lightning underwater! ...
A very long time ago, before the oceans were as busy and crowded as they are today, there was a young squid named Squee. He was small, soft, and a little shy, with bright curious eyes and arms that always seemed to get tangled up when he got nervous. Every morning, Squee swam to Coral Reef School, where young sea creatures learned how to survive in the big blue sea. There were all sorts of students — fast little sardines, clever cuttlefish, playful dolphins, and even a few serious-looking baby octopuses. ...