10: Intelligence

We reached a dark area of the ship, I opened the can a little so that Steven, Celia and I were in to take a little look.

Just below us was a large group of fish "standing" with their eyes wide open.

-Once...-Said a deep voice-There was only silence, and not a speck of hope in sight...-A light filled the room and the voice continued-And every tiny bubble broke on its journey to the light-

The mysterious light revealed a small but familiar pilot fish, Joe, who was accompanied by his shark companion:

-But the sparkle of creation will flicker...again!-Joe continued saying-Is a brand new era, about to begin...-

Some giant gears began to turn while we watched Joe sing:

Now, we've been caught, we've been sold and left out in the cold

Evolution's been passing us by

The antidote bottle was revealed, Joe took it while continuing to sing:

But with this potion in hand, we've been given the chance

It's time to turn the tide

Come join me and seize this opportunity

Alter your destiny

One single drop will be enough to put you on top

Intelligence, say you'll lead the way

Intelligence, have a sip today

We owe it all to Joe

One potion, one ocean, one ruler of all

While Joe was singing, we all got out of the cans to go where the rest of the fish were and try to infiltrate as Joe continued:

It's a vision I've seen, it's the world of your dreams

It's a pearl in the palm of your hand

And with the power of speech, it is all within reach

We can swim to the Promised Land

But promise us Joe, you'll be our guiding light

Such an amazing guy

King of the cod, lord of the krill, the prince of the whales

Intelligence, say you'll lead the way

Intelligence, have a sip today

We owe it all to Joe

King of the cod, lord of the krill, the prince of the whales

-Prince of the whales!-He began to sing Fly while swimming towards Joe who was now on a platform-I'm convinced your word's true-

-Who is this? -Joe said, confused.

-Please let me follow you!-Fly continued.

-What a nice young fish-

-I'll hold that bottle too!-Fly said as he took the antidote from her hands.

-Oh no, that won't be necessary-Joe said, stopping Fly.

-I insist, just let me hold it-Fly protested.

-The bottle stays with me!-

-Just let me have a little sip!-He exclaimed while removing the cap.

-NO FLY NO!-Chuck yelled from below.

Stella and Sasha followed him, but look to Celia and Steven before they revealed themselves too, something bad was going to happen.

-We're at the bottom of the sea, you'll drown!-Chuck warned Fly before he could drink it.

Joe looked at them and ordered the shark:

-ARREST THEM!-

The shark opened its huge mouth and stuffed Fly, Chuck, Stella and Sasha into its mouth! He then left and Joe made an announcement:

-Dear followers, the meeting is over, you can leave now-

The rest of the fish began to leave, but we remained motionless when we saw the previous scene.

-¿A-are they…dead?-Celia gasped.

-I hope they're not…-I added.

-And what do we do now?-My brother asked with worry.

I looked around to find a solution. I saw Joe and the shark leaving for another room.

-Follow me! We have to rescue them!

Celia, Steven and I quietly followed Joe until we reached a large door that led to an office-type room. We managed to get in and hid behind a 3D model of the earth and listened to the conversation carefully.