Kwazii woke up in his room alone, which wasn't that unusual. they often stayed in his room because Barnacles woke up early and left so no one would suspect anything. Kwazii looked around with a smile and yawned. today was a good day. he and Barnacles would be hanging out today to explore some caves. he wasn't excited about exploring but he was excited about spending time with Barnacles.
"remember Captain your looking for a creature called the Pantopoda. we don't really know what it looks like, but you'll know it when you see it." Shellington said. Barnacles nodded.
"here guys, take my camera! get some nice picture's!" Dashi exclaimed. Kwazii nodded and took the camera.
"good luck. I added a glow in the dark feature to the Gup-A, but be careful. I haven't tested it yet. just push this little green button here." Tweak said. Barnacles nodded.
"we'll be as careful as we can be." Barnacles said. "alright Tweak open the Octo-hatch!" Barnacles said.
"yes sir!" Tweak replied. they left.
"so Cap'in what is it we're lookin' for?" Kwazii ask.
"something called a Pantopoda." Barnacles replied. Kwazii paused.
"that sounds familliar..." Kwazii said. they reached the cave and drove in slightly, activated the glow-in-the-dark feature. they suited up and left. "i'm jus' saying it sounds familiar." Kwazii said.
"I believe you but this creature has never been seen before so it's possible you just read about it." Barnacles said. Kwazii nodded.
"oy, stupid flashlight! work!" Kwazii said beating it against his paw. Barnacles chuckled adn reached out flipping the switch on Kwazii's flashlight. Kwazii's face lit up. "I knew that." Kwazii said looking away.
"come on Kwazii, I think I heard something over there." Barnacles said. he lead the way. his flashlight went over a creature and Kwazii yelpped and swam backwards. Barnacles turned and went after him. "Kwazii! come back!" Barnacles exclaimed. he found Kwazii hiding behind a rock. "Kwazii come on." Barnacles said. Kwazii shook his head no quickly.
"n-no way matey! I don't do spiders!" Kwazii exclaimed. Barnacles looked confused.
"I thought you were over that?" Barnacles said. Kwazii shook his head.
"no!" Kwazii exclaimed. Barnacles sighed and reached out a paw.
"come on Kwazii. i'm right here with you." Barnacles said softly. Kwazii looked nervous. "come on Kwazii. it will be alright." Barnacles added. he smiled softly and Kwazii nervously bit his lip but he did reach out to take the paw.
"al-alright." Kwazii mumbled. Barnacles pulled him up. Kwazii didn't let his paw go though.
"are you okay, Kwazii?" Barnacles ask. Kwazii nodded.
"jus' don't let me go." Kwazii said. Barnacles smiled and nodded.
"I won't." Barnacles replied. they made their way into the cave once more. Kwazii stuck close to his Captain's side, glancing around nervously.
"hey you!" a voice came from below them. Kwazii stopped midstep.
"Cap'in, you hear somethin'?" Kwazii ask.
"watch where your walking!" the same voice replied. they both looked down and Kwazii jumped up in to Barnacles arms with a yelp. Barnacles held on to Kwazii tightly.
"uh hello. my name is Captain Barnacles and this is Kwazii. we are looking for a Pantopoda, seen any?" Barnacles ask.
"I am a Pantopoda. my names Leo." Leo said. Kwazii shivered.
"I knew it was familiar!" Kwazii exclaimed in a shaky voice. "the-they're spiders!" Kwazii exclaimed. Barnacles held him tightly in a comforting manner.
"would you mind taking a few steps back? my friend here is terrified of spiders." Barnacles ask nicely. the sea spider nodded and took a few steps back. Barnacles turned to the side and put Kwazii down. they chatted a while took a few photo's, but Kwazii was silent. they got back into the Gup-A and left. "Kwazii are you ok?" Barnacles ask. Kwazii shivered.
"ye-yeah. I'm ok." Kwazii mumbled. Barnacles reached out a paw for Kwazii's and he took it.
"are you sure?" Barnacles ask. Kwazii nodded. they got back and handed the camera to Dashi do quickly got the photo's printed. Kwazii made his way to his room and showered. he got out and changed into his PJ's since it was getting late. they took the next step in their relationship today, holding hands. Kwazii couldn't wait to see the next step. he lay'd down on his bed and his door opened. Kwazii didn't both sitting up, knowing the only one who would enter without knocking these day's, was the Captain.
"hi." Kwazii yawned.
"hi. you smell clean. you showered?" Barnacles ask. Kwazii nodded.
"even Pirate's know when they stink matey." Kwazii said. Barnacles laughed and lay'd down with him. "I see you showered as well." Kwazii said. Barnacles nodded.
"yeah, Tunip told me I stank." Barnacles said. Kwazii chuckled. Barnacles reached over to take Kwazii's hand and Kwazii smiled. he couldn't wait to see what adventure was coming next in their relationship.