The overwhelming feeling that something was following him.
His arms and legs propelled him forward in the deep water but the hunger he had been facing for two days was slowing him down, making the water feel like it was much thicker than it was. It was his only chance of a meal that day before larger marine monsters would rise to the surface and it was their turn to hunt.
Prince Basileus broke through the surface of the water and gasped for air, his lungs had started burning. He was desperate for food but forgot to consider how his lack of energy would make going very deep dangerous.
The feeling that he was being followed was overwhelming. He kicked his legs as fear set in.
He felt something sharp at his side and he was slowly dragged under the water, the bubbles escaping his mouth as he was brought to the deep unknown.
The prince gasped for air and his eyes opened. All he saw around him were cream-colored fluffy pillows and blankets.
