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Chapter Two

Squid paused just outside the tent to let Zigzag catch up with him. There was no doubt, tonight he'd be outside. No one could insult Allan's pride and remain the victor. Once Zigzag was out, Squid stated walking.

"Hey Squid," Ricky called. "Are we going to find the Onion man?"

"Nope," his friend muttered, not taking his eyes from the desert before them.

Ricky frowned, "you think maybe we'll see him?"

"Nope."

Zigzag turned to leave. "Hey where do you think you're going?" Squid asked.

"Under the mess hall."

A look of sheer confusion washed over Squid, "Why?"

Ricky sighed, "'Cause that's were the Chubracobra's live, duh."

"What the heck is a Chubracobra?"

"A little blood sucking mammal that lives in Mexico."

"You sure you wanna' go where they are?"

Zigzag thought for a moment, "I guess you're right, I might swing by the warden's then, and see Elvis."

"Elvis?!"

"Yeah he lives in her attic."

Squid sighed, "Zigzag, you're crazy."

"Thanks."

"Don't mention it. Hey, I said I'm not looking for the Onion man, but that doesn't mean he won't be looking for me."

Zigzag smiled. "O.K. Mind if I come with you?"

"Nope, as long as you don't talk about Elvis anymore, O.K."

"Sure!"

They started off again, but stopped when they heard Magnet calling from behind them. The Mexican youth ran to catch up.

Squid smiled at Zigzag, "looks like we're not the only ones who don't like being called a chicken. How's it going Magnet?"

"Did you bring the Chubracobras?" Zigzag wanted to know.

Magnet started at him oddly. "Man you don't bring Chubracobras. They kinda bring you, you know. At least your dead body."

"Cool, next time you go to Mexico pick one up for me, O.K."

"Sure thing, Zigzag, I'll get my brain sucked out through my eyes too just for you."

"They eat brains?"

"Sure."

"Can you bring me two? One for Squid?"

Magnet sighed and shook his head, "So Squid," he muttered turning to the chewer, "why are we heading out to the lake?"

"What do you mean 'why'? it's part of the dare isn't it?"

"Yeah but you know, I mean all night, out there, with the lizards." Magnet mumbled hopefully.

Allan didn't even slow his pace, "I'm gonna play this one fair, so that way X-Ray can't hold anything over my head. You can do what you want."

The Hispanic boy stayed. Soon Armpit joined them.

"Hey smart Idea Pit," Magnet exclaimed upon seeing the bedding in Theodore's hand. "you didn't bring mine, did you?"

"No, sorry Magnet." Armpit called smiling in the darkness. "Hey Squid man, mind if I come with you guys?"

Allan rotated the toothpick in his mouth. "I don't care Pit, but nothing that happens to you is my fault."

"Alright with me, so Zigzag what did happen to Sneakers?"

The crazy boy shrugged, "he lives with Elvis in the warden's attic."

Squid shot him an angry look, "you promised, Zigzag."

"Sorry Squid."

They walked quietly for a while; the only sound the harsh scraping of their boots against the sand. Squid scanned the horizon, darkness, and pure blackness. Nothing. He could see nothing against the night sky.

"Be careful," He advised, "we're almost to the digging spots. Look out for-"

A started cry silenced him. "Holes," he finished while bending down to offer Magnet a hand up. "I don't think we should go any further without light, we'll camp here. Mind the holes though. Unless you want a lizard bite."

They did not need a second warning, and all sat about. Armpit spread his blanket out, and barked at Magnet for sitting on it. Zigzag scanned his surroundings, muttering every so often, "any second now, any second."

With a sigh, Squid fell to the desert floor and pulled his hat over his face. It was going to be a long night.