In the era that I resided in, things had changed drastically. Many deep sea marine creatures undiscovered in the past have been fished up using special fishing rods, which can be stated as quite a big difference.
Relaxing in the car seat with feet aloft, I was torn out from my daydreams by a slight twitch of the dangling fishing rod. Fortunately, the firm grip of my fingers kept it from dropping into the glistening blue waters below. The twitching of the rod increased, and I struggled to overpower the foolish marine creature that actually fell for my disgustingly lousy bait. It did not take long before it announced its defeat by allowing me to pull it out from the water. I belched in disgust once its figure came into sight. It was a baby octopus, half a metre in length and slightly less in height. However, it could not keep me from grinning like a Cheshire cat.
As I rushed home in my Maglev-Car(a car that can levitate), I wondered how I could disposed of this useless octopus without my parents finding out. I could have just tossed it backed into the sea, but this could be a chance to impress my friends with my superior fishing skills! On second thought, I jammed the accelerator harder, speeding home in exhilaration.
Frankly speaking, I supposed my father, as a chemist, would be interested in experimenting this baby octopus, but he could find another one anytime he wanted, and probably even nicer looking and bigger in size. Just as I landed my feet onto the marble floors of my room, I spotted something different. There was a new fish tank on my study table! It had intricate designs by its exterior, patterns of flowers, clouds, even animals! There was something out of place. Why would my parents, or anyone else, gift me a fish tank? Maybe they had found out I scored top in class for my tests beforehand! Yes, yes, that must have been it. On that thought, I carelessly dropped the octopus into the tank, which was a perfect fit for it.
Surprisingly, cracks began to appear by the sides of the tank! Pieces of debris began to fall in seconds. The tank split into half, and only then did I notice the size of the octopus! It was not baby anymore! In fact, it can be considered as nearing its adult stage already! I rubbed my eyes and pinched my cheeks to ensure I was not dreaming. Unfortunately, the octopus was still there, and worse still, it had grown into more of a monstrous beast! It was approximately 3 metres in height, and 4 metres in length when its growth spurt finally ceased.
My feet had turned to jelly, and tears were streaming out of my puffy eyes volunteerily. From its threatening eyes, I could sense rage boiling within it. It was puffing out slime from its gigantic nostrils, staining every inch of the walls. It turned its head clumsily, knocking me right at the forehead. I was knocked towards the cardboard, tipping over dozens of my father’s chemicals, desperately gasping for air to lessen the pain. By the corner of my eye, I noticed a flask with its name as ‘Growth Reversal’. All of a sudden, everything fell into place. Reality dawned on me. My father, had recently discovered two new chemicals, one where it could cause growth spurts, another where it could reverse its growth! In his elation, he must have bought either me or himself a beautiful and valuable tank to celebrate! As I stretched out my hand to retrieve it, I sensed the octopus’ breath upon my face. I immediately pulled the cork out of the flask’s opening, and poured its contents into the wide-open jaw right in front of me. Gradually, I witnessed it shrink and shorten… as I fell into a deep black void…
