So sorry humans. I hadn't been writing for the past...month I think. Shedding and all. Believe me, I was miserable during March, eh....but I got through it alright like I did every time in Monstropolis. My tail is a little hurt due to Sean's dad stepping on it by accident....Plus I've been pretty down lately, but I managed to piece this together after that time. So far I'd like to thank all you humans in the Monsters Inc....ehh....area of this site. Guess Sullivan won't stand a chance with all you behind me! Ha! Well.....go ahead, read and review.
My First Friend
I tell you....one thing that is even close to being thankful is that I had a good sleep, one I hadn't had in a long time. Working those extra hours on that machine and all in the company for rich suit Waternoose never gave me that much time to sleep....probably an hour or two if I remember right. I felt like I could sleep for hours now. My eyes were getting better along with the rest of my body. Now I needed to get to the hard part.....getting up. I felt locked in my dreams, but soon they betrayed me. I was caught with yet another vision of that horrible site, I cringed my teeth and felt heat around my head. I suddenly shouted loudly, opening my eyes and lifting my body. I breathed fast as I saw I was still in Dango's camp site. I slowed my breath, placing my top right hand on my chest for control. I breathed out and noticed sweat coming down my face. I felt my head.....it was warm. I was starting to think I may be close to dehydration, but I thought I'd be alright. I looked to see it was morning, the human world sun bearing down on me....jeez I felt hot. I turned to my side and hopped up onto my four feet. I swished my tail, it seemed fine now. I took a look over to Dango. Much to my surprise, he wasn't there. I growled at myself. This guy only wanted to get out of that cage! He used me! I couldn't believe it! I thought he was a true monster! I couldn't believe I felt for such a trick. I went over and observed the site.....I was right...he was gone. I got made at myself, but then heard something I thought I wouldn't.
Voice from behind me: Randall! Ya up mate?
I turned to my original "log bed" to see Dango up straight on his feet. He was also holding something in his hands. I was shocked. I hadn't been tricked. I met a monster who actually didn't like playing tricks on me.
Me: I....thought you left?
Dango: Of course not...I thought we'd get some breakfast before we have a fair go at getting out of here...
He came over to me and I could see he had two creatures planted on top of each other, both similar. Dango could see I had no idea what they were, which I didn't.
Dango: Ok Randall...this here's an Australian bat....
Me: Bat?
Ok....I've gone through allot of school....don't make me talk about it....but I haven't been taught about bats.
Dango: Took allot of yakka to get these things out of that care yonder...
He judged his head to the direction in which him came, but I was still worried about the bat. Just the sound of the word got me mixed up with the bat that kid hit me with. And by some jolt in my brain, I shot back and held my head as I was struck with a headache. Dango noticed this and came over and helped me sit down on the log.
Dango: You ok?!
He was concerned....but it was what I'd like to call a memory jolt, meaning an action that takes place due to remembrance of memory. I'm not sure what humans may call it through. After a while I was fine. I could then see Dango was going to smoke these fish by making the steam heat from the newly formed fire heat the bat. I was ok with this....I figured Dango was a good monster after all. Even through I wasn't going to eat human food, natural food cooked by a monster.....Hey, I have no problem with that. After a couple minutes, the bat's were cooked. Dango handed me on as it cooled down. I took a small bit with my front teeth out of the right....wing I suppose of the creature. I let my taste buds start to get to the analysis of the food. Surprisingly....it was alright. It reminded me of that time I first ate Monster Inc.'s food...to me it was like this. But after a while, I began stepping out at lunch to work on the Extractor, but before that I just left the company for the 30 minutes, being as fast as I am, just to be alone in one of the dinners......
An....Anyhow....I finished eating the wings, I wasn't about to eat the main body of a creature. To me, eating the liver or brain of a creature just doesn't suit me. After Dango ate, he told me....
Dango: Listen Randall....I've decided to go along with ya...
I was surprised. HE wanted to go with ME? I was really surprised. Thinking I heard wrong, he went on...
Dango: I think I may be able to find my girl in this place....
Dango: And I don't think we both aren't both gonna get in strife if we stick together....
He stood up and held out his hand to me.
Dango: Wadda ya say mate?
I thought for a second. It would be nice to be with someone who actually likes the good side of your personality. I figured...why not!? Me and Dango will both get back....still...I'm getting my revenge as soon as possible...so...I'll just help him on the other side of Monstropolis I guess. I was unsure....but still....I held out my hand and he picked me up from my seat.
Me: Alright...
Dango: Ok!
He seemed to do a small jump, maybe he was younger than me....
*
We both set out in the direction of some road tracks that may lead to a town. At one time, I had gotten so hot that perspiration on my scales that Dango game me his hat to place on my head. He was a nice guy! He was even sweating like I was, but he lent his hat for me to protect my fronds and heat from the sun. Flailers not that bad at all. A little while later, him and me came to what Dango had explained to me as we ate, which was something's about this Continent. We came across an oasis. At first I could see the clear blue water with trees and grass around it right there in the desert. I was so excited that I ran for it. I could hear Dango try to yell to me, but his voice was too dry to yell. With a leap of a smile I dove in. About a second later....I found halve my body in sand. I lifted my head and spat out the sand that went incased in my mouth. Dango came out with a bit of a raspy laugh, voice dry and all. I just spat out the sand in my mouth and looked up at him. I had the thought of tackling him to get back, but he helped me up before I could. I brushed off my scales while looking at him with the face that say's "You laugh one more time and the shredder will be chewing you mouth!". But I didn't want to hurt him, I just wanted to get out of this place as soon as possible, and laughter, ehh I hate humiliation..., wasn't the best thing for me at the time. He told me it was a mirage. But still....I managed to chuckle at the site of him doing the exact same thing, only he told me it was his girlfriend he saw. I stopped my laughing soon as I felt my mouth dry up. I picked him up from the sand and we continued. Both of us were close to getting shriveled up, with our mouths dry and continuing to sweat our faces off. I thought we would both die, but....luck came upon us.
*
We were now outside of a town by the sea....I think its a sea. Anyhow...the town looked like it was made out of the natural materials around here, wood and even sand. There was a "pub", a couple houses, what seemed to be a well in the middle of the town, a couple places with rags and pots, maybe for selling, but the thing of which I knew me and Dango were going....was a wooden pier with ships....a harbor.
Me and Dango were up in a tree. Dango suggested that the town folk....uh...humans...who would want to look up here, might think we're vultures. I had had my back up against the tree trunk, my body held up by a tough branch. Dango was a little higher looking at the town, still both of us a little exhausted. But of us still had raspy voices.
Dango: Well...there's what were looking for....
I perked my head up and saw a boat pulling into the harbor. It seemed to be big....maybe two floors...but I was nervous...my last boat ride wasn't good for me at all. I checked my hand in response, seeing my hand had a small visible scar on it.
Me: Good...Where....does it go?
Dango: Africa.....I don't much about that place...but I've been told about it..
Dango: Allot....allot of trees...jungle really....a few animals...ehh
I could tell Dango could speak as good now. I lifted my hand showing it was enough. Besides, it worried me he dropped that accent of his due to the dry mouth.....well....at least I can fully understand him.
Me: So....so were taking the boat to there right?
Stupid question....guess my brain wasn't right at the time.
Dango: Yeah...we....sneak in...
Sneak in? Ok! I could deal with that. So taking in a breath, I positioned my self and fell to the hard sand on my eight feet and hands. I then saw Dango come down and got on all fours right beside me. I looked at him for a second. I couldn't believe what I saw. Dango was now Sullivan! I didn't know that the sun was playing mind tricks on me. Not knowing, I growled at the vision. The vision cleared and I saw that I accidentally growled at Flailer. He looked at me a little scared as if thinking that I was going to eat him or something. I shook my head to get that growl face out and quickly said sorry to reassure him. Sorry....oh that word....I hardly forgot the meaning of it....ehh...anyhow.....I followed Dango down into the town. For some odd reason, we seemed to do pretty well at getting past the humans. Dango probably knew this place. He kept leading me between and around a pub and couple houses. I almost forgot about my invisible ability as I followed Dango. It may work later...but I didn't mind right at the moment. We stopped behind and empty houses corner and saw the harbor. I could see the boat. It was wooden, quite well done. It seemed like it had two sections. The top deck with the helm and the bottom was closed off...probably the hatch to the second floor was on the first. There was a machine on the building that reminded me of something....This boat was a....uh...
Dango: Steam boat
A Steam Boat? Never heard of it before. Hmm....I was worried about getting on such a contraption. But at least I have Flailer with me this time. We moved ahead. When we got to the harbor I could see this boat's docking area was on the left, we were on the right where the water was. Strangely I thought I had to swim. Taking in from my past broke back and other things, I wasn't scared of swimming, I just didn't like it. Luckily, all we did was clime up the side of the ship. Me using my limbs, which hurt a bit, but I was fine. Dango seemed to use claws....strange I didn't think he had those. Much to our approval the crew didn't see us. We climbed onto the deck, checked the perimeter, and quickly went over to the hatch near the front of the ship. We peeked inside to see no one and headed in.
*
The level had cargo, boxes of exotic fruits, and various things made by humans. We both had found some water jugs and drank the whole bottle to quench our thirst. We also found that the fruit in one of the boxes was sufficient enough to eat. Dango was laying down with his back against the hull, a porthole near him, waving that hat of his in his face. I was laying my back on a box. I started looking out the porthole window. I had to admit it was getting hot, so I decided to strike a conversation as I have somebody to talk too...
Me: Dango?
I kept my voice low, not wanting another crusade.
Dango: Yeah mate?
He had that accent again.
Me: What do you think of this....law?
I hopped down from the box and looked at him.
Dango: I hate it....
I agreed. It was so idiotic. I was never told who actually made that pathetic excuse for a law. I folded my arms.
Me: Yeah...me too...
Dango seemed to add onto the conversation, I wasn't expecting it.
Dango: To me....it seems like some of the most un-understood monsters get banished....
Strange...the banished monsters, the ones I knew, never were committed of crimes. Dango was just mistaken for his action and I was used to take the fall. Err! That reminded me of Sullivan. Sullivan was the one who let the kid in and caused a chaotic situation! I just wanted to get the girl out of the place as soon as possible, even place her back in her room before she knew too much about the world then get a new one and test on that one. Take her, use the Extractor, wait till she returned to normal, and send her back. Simple!
Me: Yeah...I thought I was gonna get killed by a fellow worker not the other way around...
Then he said something that surprised me.
Dango: Well here's one monster you don't have to worry about...
I smiled at that, knowing I now had a...I think....its called a friend. Yes that's what they call that. I never actually had much....well....probably none experience with friends.
With a sigh, I got up and laid on the nearest long box, feeling pity on myself. Flailer of course could see me troubled.
Dango: What's with ya mate?
I didn't mind that he called me that. At least he doesn't call me Lizard Boy....I HATE that name so! Ehh...anyhow I knew he was worried about me as I didn't reply.
Dango: Randall?
I couldn't hear him at the time. I was thinking deeply. Being reminded of banishment reminded me of Sullivan. An old question of mine came in. What did Sullivan have that I didn't? He got everything I got nothing, it...wasn't fair. I honestly was a nice guy in the past. Believe it or not, for some reason, I use to be kind to Sullivan when I first met him...perish the thought. But things got turned around.....Maybe it was stress or the way I was treated. I...shook that off my mind to come into reality, seeing Dango up and right near me. I knew that he was thinking.
Me: I'm fine Flailer....really...
He tipped his hat, giving me a sign that he knew I was lying.
Me: I was just thinking...
I felt calm....being around one who's.....kinda been in a situation like me.
Dango: Ok...
Dango just shook his head and went back over to his space.
Dango: Better get some sleep...we'll be in Africa sometime mate..
Dango: And don't worry...these guy's don't check supplies...
That was a relief.....he and I stretched and went to sleep...
*
I dreamed again of that moment in the door vault when Sullivan was hanging out of that door. I remembered....I...snapped then. I never actually thought he'd push me into killing him....I probably wouldn't have. Sure I wanted to after all he's done to me. I wanted to at least see him....if die, die painfully and slow....emotional rather than physical. I guess my wanting for respect and feelings I disserved and wanted. If...what if I'd won? I would have finally gotten what I wanted. A good life. Jeez...what if Sullivan threw me in the Himalayas? I would be dead, but he wouldn't care. He was too overprotective of that kid. She was safe! She would have been safe with me!....I'm not sure what I wanted to do when I had the kid.....Actually....I...kind of felt like that kid in my arms. I was wondering what would happen to her. The machine was ruined....I couldn't take her back to Waternoose....but for some reason I felt that he was ordering me around too much....after what he said to me in the lab, I wanted to take the kid back, and kill Waternoose from knowing now I was the being used by that spider of a boss....or crab...whatever he was. I was stuck in between because of that CEO! It was either make his machine or be fired from knowing he had this plan. He'd promised me what I always wanted....But then....by knowing that he was using me to take the fall....he probably is the one who made Sullivan Top Scarer and bumped me down! It was a scam! Why it was planned against me? Sullivan and Wazowski ruined everything! Oh when I get back I will......will...I don't know. All I care about is getting back home. An with my good side showing...I'll get Dango back too. The guy wasn't that bad at all. Someone to talk too.
Eh....I shook the thoughts and concentrated on sleeping without a dream.
*
Oh...it felt good to get sleep in a warm place. My blood wasn't even thinking of freezing now. Still...I missed my home. Sleeping in my bed for hours.
I still wish I knew what happened. Did....did Sullivan tell what happened? My life would be tough with people hating me. Why is it always me? How could I tell? Its just my senses. Sometimes I know when things are gonna get worse for me. It was common....I still remember as much pain as I did in the past. Boy...I've gotten stronger since then, able to....at least hold my life together. What if I hadn't made the extractor? Hmph...I would be fired from my job, and its pretty hard for me as a reptile to get another job as good as that one paid me. Even if I told the C.D.A about it, Waternoose's word was far more believable than mine. Anyway...I lose....why? Not even I could come up with the answer. All of those...monsters never had the intelligence I had. Thinking about it...I wonder what happened to Waternoose and Fungus. Hmph...let me get my senses ready!...Oh! He's having a great time with me gone! Isn't he!? I could see him with a smile on his face right now! Hmph! The only thing close to a friend and he likes when I'm being tortured for a crime I was forced to be in! And Waternoose....probably got arrested due to because Sullivan always wins! Oh....I might as well forget it. I can get him with law when I get back. Eh...
I felt a cringe in my neck, causing me to rub it with my top left hand, and open my eyes. I yawned and got off the box and stretched out. I looked over at where Dango was resting. He wasn't there. I knew the humans couldn't have found him, they would have tooken me too. I looked around the place and didn't see him. I thought of something, thinking he was.....no. I started up the wooden ladder that led to the hatch.
No one was on. I got up on deck. Where was he!? Hmm....I looked around, then I spotted him. He was behind a couple boxes. I went over to him as quickly as I could.
Me: Dango! What are you doing!?
Dango: I just wanted to see how far we are...these guy's aren't too observant....
Me: Dango...maybe we should get back into hiding!
I was concerned for him. Hmm...concern for each other....I guess that's a trait friends share.
Dango: What? Why? Were close to shore.
That fast?...Guess Australia is closer to Africa then I thought. I slowly lifted my head to see some trees in the distance. We were near land.
Me:...Alright....but only if we don't get caught...
Dango: Don't worry...
*
We stayed there for 2 minutes, 4 tops. The boat stopped at the shore. I climbed down the side of the of the ship and dropped into the shore water. I could feel my feet in the nice cool water. Just to speed it up quick, Dango jumped off the ship and I caught him. He made us both splash into a deeper part of the water, neither of us being spotted. I lifted myself from the water, spitting out some. My fronds were curved to my left eye, my scales dripping with water as I looked for Flailer.
Me: Dango?
I heard his call behind me. But when I turned, he splashed my in my face with water. He laughed at first until I tackled him. We started splashing each other with water and tackling each other. Now that you mention it....it was fun. We did that for a while but then we went out, our arms at the back of each other like we were dear friends for years, as we went over to the shore rocks away from the ship. Me and Dango were laughing at how much fun we had. Fun....I hadn't had that in my memory....
Me: Oh Dango...thanks...
He looked at me, a confused yet happy smile on his face.
Dango: What are ya talking about Randall?
Me: I haven't had that much fun in my whole life...
Dango: Well...you have changed a bit since in that cage...
I had to admit....I did feel different. Maybe it was because I was finally showing my other self without hiding it like I did back home. Fun...something I hadn't had....It was a good feeling. Maybe when me and Dango got back, after revenge...maybe I'll have some fun.
I got my back against one of the shore rocks. Smooth as can be. Letting the cool wind and the hot sun combine over me. I could see fish for the first time scurrying around in the water, a forest....rainforest to my left. Many exotic plant life was around...some of which I never though existed. I thought that this would be a nice experience......that is...before I learned of one of my most deadly enemys.....
I probably will update this from time to time, but I don't think I'll be able to due it as rapidly as Sean does. Hmm....Dango....I miss ya mate....ehh....Oh jeez now he has me doing it! I got to get rid of this accent.