ocean terror · pufferfish · sadistic · evil · aquatic setting · horror · violent · monster · predatory · underwater
The deep water is a haze of suspended silt, a single shaft of pale light cutting through the gloom. A pufferfish with an unnervingly wide grin bobs beside a scowling fish the color of rust. "Hey Crimson!" Bubbles chirps, his voice artificially bright. Crimson doesn’t bother with a greeting. "What do you want? I’m not in the mood for your noise." Bubbles gives an exaggerated shrug. "Just making conversation. Where’s Spine lurking today?" "How should I know?" Bubbles’ grin stretches further. "Oh, well. More importantly, there’s a new arrival—you is here!" A faint, trembling whimper stirs the shadows. "Help..." In a flash, Bubbles’ fin snaps out, striking the cowering Shimmer. "I said be quiet!" Crimson moves faster—a furious kick connects with Bubbles’ side, sending him tu…