New Zoo (Original Series by Wallace111)

New-Zoo-Dolphins

A family wandered under the familiar stone archways of the Zoo that had recently opened.


"Seems unremarkable," thought Harold as he entered the Zoo, eying the nearby enclosures. He was wearing a simple white polo shirt and a pair of blue trousers. His glasses reflected in the small amount of light within the Main Hallway of the zoo as he looked around. His hair was thinning and turning white from old age as he felt his body begin to wear out. His clothing was a far cry from the business suit he wore every other day of the week.


Harold worked at the local printing company. They were currently undergoing a rather large expansion. Harold furrowed his brow in frustration as he continued to think about it.


"Why did they ignore my forecasts...why did she ignore my forecasts?" thought Harold as he began to feel further frustrated. He had spent the last few weeks trying to see how the expansion could be profitable. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't see any way that this could be profitable. Nevertheless, one of the directors had overruled him.


"She's certainly got quite the overbearing personality," thought Harold. He felt his wife holding his arm. He turned, noticing his wife giving him a sympathetic glance as he smiled back at her.


Petra was also wearing very simple clothing. It consisted of a simple white dress that hung down to her knees as she also wore a pair of purple glasses covering her exquisite violet eyes. Her brown hair was lush as it hung down her back, soft to the touch. The most notable feature she was wearing was the amethyst necklace around her neck. It was one of her few valuable personal possessions. Like her husband, she also worked at the local printing company.


Petra, like her husband, had also been growing rather frustrated with management. It was not the first time that she had comforted her husband regarding working for the printing company.


"If it wasn't for the current job market...and our children, I'd suggest that we both should look for new jobs," thought Petra. She dismissed the thought, for the time being, deciding to focus her attention on her husband.


"Harold, you ok?" asked Petra, pushing her glasses back up her face.


"I'm just concerned...about everything right now" replied Harold.


"I know...we both knew life would be rather difficult," said Petra, continuing to show concern for her husband. The pair reflected on their situation and why they had come here today.


Mike was born the only boy in their family and their first child. They had been overjoyed at the birth of their baby boy. Life seemed so much simpler. However, Petra had noted that Mike seemed rather smart for his age.


"I thought he'd like a new sibling...someone to grow up with" thought Petra, recalling the night in the hospital. It had truly come as a surprise to everyone involved.


On that fateful night, Petra had eventually given birth to a group of septuplets. It had been a... complicated procedure. Fortunately, all the children had survived and, despite her misgivings, she couldn't help but fall in love with all her new children. This had resulted in their family being blessed with seven physically identical daughters.


"At least we can be certain there won't be more," admitted Petra. She felt under her dress, managing to feel the markings of the scar she had been left with on that fateful night. She felt Harold's grip on her hand tighten as he gave her support.


Despite the parents loving all their children, having eight children between working full time made it difficult to give them the attention they deserved. Mike especially, had become distant.


"I hope Mike didn't feel I neglected him on purpose," thought Petra, barely holding back tears as she kept her composure.


Mike had developed considerably quicker than children his own age. Following a meeting with his teacher, they tested Mike's intelligence. This had resulted in them discovering Mike was truly gifted, a prodigy well above other children.


"At least Mike didn't make it difficult" continued Petra internally. His former teacher had suggested a school for gifted children like Mike. Mike seemed happier, causing Petra to smile.


"He really seemed to be making progress...and in such a short time," thought Petra, noting how he had seemed to be actually making friends. They had even been invited to the Zoo the week before for a school trip.


Unfortunately, this is why they came here today.


Since the School Trip, Mike had mysteriously disappeared. They had finally managed to get some time off from the printing company to come and investigate. Petra turned back to look towards Harold, having noticed his wife had been daydreaming.


"Are you ok?" asked Harold, his expression concerned for his wife.


"Yes..." started Petra, her tone unsure as Harold stared back at her. "I was just thinking back to our children...back to Mike" continued Petra.


"We'll find him," said Harold confidently, trying to reassure his wife. "Although, I'd be lying if I didn't wish that we could be able to spend more time with them" admitted Harold as Petra nodded in agreement.


"I agree" replied Petra, a look of minor annoyance on her face. "I just wish Greta was more understanding...especially considering her own daughters" continued Petra, her tone getting increasingly annoyed as Harold held his wife's hand.


"Not now honey, not now," said Harold. Petra began to calm herself as she returned her attention to her daughters who were currently looking around the Zoo in awe.


"I still wish we were able to get a sitter," said Petra as Harold nodded in agreement.


"Unfortunately, our usual sitter wasn't available. Not to mention that we were lucky to be able to get this time off" replied Harold.


For some reason, Marlene hadn't been available when they had rung. This was rather...unusual for the girl but the pair had decided she was likely busy with a college assignment.


"I know...Greta can be such a bitch" said Petra, letting the thought fade from her mind. The pair looked further down the Main Hallway, noticing their children.


Speaking of which, the septuplets were marvelling in awe as they looked at the various species within the Zoo. Their eyes glistened with curiosity and wonder as they looked around. They were clearly enjoying themselves, happiness etched onto their faces.


"Amazing" was the only collective thought the group shared as their enthusiasm was threatening to bubble over.


They each had light blue hair and were wearing a simple light blue dress that came down to their knees. They were each wearing a pair of black shoes with miniature heels which clattered as they hit the ground.


The daughters' names were Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava, Isabella, Mia and Abigail. They had each decided to have an identical physical appearance as they found it amusing that they were able to confuse people as to who was who.


They had even made a little game out of it which they had retained on a scorecard at home. The game always excited them and they felt no need to change their appearance at their current age.


Despite their excitement of being at the Zoo, they each felt a pain in their hearts. Their big brother, Mike, had recently disappeared. They could tell their parents were concerned and so, despite their enthusiasm, they decided to be on their best behaviour.


"Who knows...we might find Mike," thought the septuplets, unaware that they were already closer to Mike than they realised.


Elsewhere:


Elizabeth was wandering through the New Zoo, heading towards the Main Hallway as she groaned. Elizabeth had just been spending some time with her seals in the Outside Section, feeling like she needed it to deal with the recent stress.


"Ok, I should be expecting only two people today...I can handle it" grumbled Elizabeth. She still felt rather annoyed at how she had been 'volunteered' after the incident with Charlotte from earlier in the week.


"I should probably apologise to Charlotte...even if Rebecca put her in the way," thought Elizabeth. She had noticed the new sheep within the Petting Zoo earlier today within the Security Room as she smiled briefly. After all, she was fully aware of where Charlotte's true interests lied.


"Still...Rebecca needs to be brought down a peg" started Elizabeth, feeling frustration building up within. "We need to level the playing field soon...I fear time is not on our side" said Elizabeth, thinking back on how to re-approach the idea with Charlotte.


There was some benefit in having her best friend alongside her...although recent events were causing Elizabeth to begin to question if they still were friends.


"Has Charlotte taken Rebecca's side? Is there something I've missed? What's with all the extra time they've been spending together? Is Charlotte using me? Did she lie to me?" wondered Elizabeth, her thoughts swirling within her mind. As Elizabeth was contemplating, she failed to notice a green glow nearby. It seemed to be focusing on her as if it was interested in her plight.


"I mean...we should be working together but...Charlotte seems to have chosen Rebecca's side" mumbled Elizabeth, recalling how Charlotte had, despite their friendship, still let her take the entire blame for the current fallout they were dealing with.


The controversy was beginning to wear thin on Elizabeth. The fact that the disappearance of a few school children caused all this was mind-boggling. However, before she could think further, Elizabeth heard a noise in the distance, realising that the next group was here. She forced the thought from her mind as she walked, the noise getting louder as she did so.


"Guess I'm going in the right direction...unless there's someone else here" mumbled Elizabeth, not feeling her best today.


As she did, the green glow followed close behind. It seemed almost...sympathetic towards Elizabeth as the pair approached the Main Hallway.


Within the Main Hallway:


Meanwhile, the Septuplets had slowed their pace, looking around the Main Hallway. This had allowed Harold and Petra to catch up to them as they looked inside one of the nearby enclosures.


They noticed a kangaroo within the desert looking enclosure. It looked up to them, hopping towards the group. It stared at them...they almost seemed familiar.


Despite this, the group continued to stare at the kangaroo. They were unaware that it had formerly been someone they knew. After all, they had much bigger concerns to be worried about.


"Where's management already?" mumbled Harold, his frustration building as his concern for his son grew. Petra had noticed his frustration, trying to comfort her husband.


"I'm sure they'll be here soon," replied Petra, trying to reassure her husband. Despite this, she'd be lying if she wasn't getting frustrated herself.


The Septuplets had noticed their parent's frustration. However, they distracted themselves by continuing to stare at the Kangaroo. For some reason, which the seven couldn't explain...they felt like they knew the marsupial before them.


Elsewhere, Elizabeth had arrived within the Main Hallway. Fortunately, she quickly noticed who she presumed to be Harold and Petra. To her astonishment, she also noticed a small group of children with them.


"Seriously?!" thought Elizabeth, feeling annoyed as the controversy following the disappearance of those school children was beginning to wear on her. Nevertheless, she regained her composure, putting on a smile.


"Might as well get this over with," thought Elizabeth. She dreaded the thought of how to keep the entire group together but she'd somehow pull through. Despite her frustration, Elizabeth was determined to make this work.


Unknown to Elizabeth, she was about to have unexpected assistance. The green glow was still nearby as if it was keeping an eye on Elizabeth.


"Hello," said Elizabeth, calling out to the parents. Harold and Petra noticed Elizabeth's approach. The Septuplets took their eyes off the kangaroo as they looked up at Elizabeth. They felt somewhat intimidated as something just seemed...off.


"I'm glad you could show up today. My name's Elizabeth and I'll assist you with questions regarding your child's disappearance" said Elizabeth. She noticed the sceptical expression the Septuplets were giving her. It actually felt rather unsettling.


"Would the children like to look around while we talk?" offered Elizabeth, regretting the question as she noticed their expressions.


"We'd rather they stayed with us," said Harold & Petra.


"Of course, still...I need to check on a few animals," said Elizabeth. "How about you follow and I'll answer questions?" said Elizabeth. To her relief, the parents nodded in agreement. "Ok...let's go," said Elizabeth, beginning to walk into the Outside Section of the Zoo.


The Family followed her, unaware that the green glow seemed to have focused on them. The Family continued on, unaware that they wouldn't be leaving the Zoo.


Within the Outside Section:


The Family walked alongside Elizabeth as they approached a nearby enclosure.


"Ok...what do I do?" wondered Elizabeth, noticing she was at the Seal enclosure. She calmed slightly, feeling more in her element. "How does Charlotte manage this so easily?" wondered Elizabeth internally, noticing the group seemed to be getting rather suspicious.


Fortunately, Elizabeth was about to get assistance from an unexpected source. The green glow had been following the group. Unaware to everyone, it glowed softly. A green flash emanated, seeping into the family's minds. They began to be influenced by the glow, their expressions softening.


The tension was soon dissipated by a sudden noise. Elizabeth turned towards the Seal enclosure, noticing Aaron had barked. Before she could react, she heard the Septuplets squealing with excitement. Elizabeth cringed slightly at the noise but not enough for anyone to notice. She stepped to one side as the family moved forward, trying to get a better look at the seals.


"Well...this was unexpected," thought Elizabeth, taking the moment to compose herself. She smiled as she noticed the family being rather amused at the seals. The little girls in particular seemed extremely happy as the seals within performed tricks for the amusement of their audience.


"Wait...this gives me an idea," thought Elizabeth, her smile becoming devious for a brief moment. "I'd love to add some marine animals to our lineup...especially if Charlotte plans to do the same with the Petting Zoo" continued Charlotte. She noticed how the seals and the family appeared to oddly get along with each other. However, if she changed them all into seals, the enclosure would be overstocked. She imagined Rebecca would be rather irritated, especially since the seals had already been moved recently since Noah's acquisition.


Therefore, she settled on a similar but different species, dolphins. With a plan in mind, Elizabeth walked forward, new confidence swelling within.


"Ok...I notice how you all seem to like the seals" said Elizabeth, noticing the family turn away and nod. "Ok...how would you like to interact with them at the Stage?" continued Elizabeth. She smiled softly, as this idea got a standing ovation from the daughters and Harold and Petra agreed to it as well. The group were still under a minor trance as they followed Elizabeth to the Stage.


Meanwhile, the green glow continued to follow the group, determined to see this through. Meanwhile, the family followed, blissfully unaware of what was about to happen to them.


At The Stage:


The Family arrived at the large stage as they looked around. They noticed that the seals hadn't yet been brought to the Stage as they turned to face Elizabeth. The family was still in a trance, unable to properly react to the strangeness of the situation.


"Oops...appears I've forgotten the seals," said Elizabeth as she faced the family. The situation did seem rather strange. However, Elizabeth didn't want to jeopardise it, especially since it was currently to her advantage.


Elizabeth turned to leave, leaving the family alone. They began to look around, their senses returning to them as the trance was beginning to wear off.


"Wait...what are we doing here?" wondered Petra, her mind returning first as she didn't recognise the Stage. "Where are we?" continued Petra, trying to recall how she had gotten here. To her surprise, she was drawing a complete blank.


Petra looked around, noticing her family seemed to be coming out of their trance. She noticed something flash across her lens. She quickly looked up, noticing small green sparkles.


Petra was able to focus as she managed to see what appeared to be a green glow. Her mouth widened as she began to feel rather confused about the situation. Still, her instincts were telling her that they needed to get out of here.


Unfortunately, it was too little, too late.


The green glow flashed once more, causing Petra to shield her eyes. Unknown to Petra, the glow was focusing on one of her daughters. More specifically, it was focusing on Ava.


Ava's mind was beginning to wander. She noticed the large pool, feeling an increasing temptation. It was as if she was being drawn towards the water as a cheeky grin adorned her face.


Before anyone could react, Ava rushed past her parents and siblings, jumping into the large pool as she became submerged in the water.


"Wait...Ava?" thought Harold, fully snapping out of his trance upon seeing his daughter jump in the pool. He turned towards his daughter, seeing her confused expression as the pair were trying to make sense of what just happened.


As Ava was submerged within the water, she began to feel a tingling course across her being. The water began to feel comfortable as if she belonged inside it. She could feel something developing around her neck, causing her to wince slightly. The tingling continued to spread across her body, no longer feeling comforting.


Unknown to Ava, the sensations she was feeling were being passed onto her siblings. Each sibling began to feel the same discomfort, the same wanting to be within the water. Harold and Petra continued to look around their daughters with concern.


Mia called out for help as Petra went to comfort her. She looked around her daughter, trying to find the source of her discomfort. To her confusion, she found a small hole present in the back of Mia's neck. She moved her fingers close to it, causing Mia to wince at the interaction.


"Harold? You need to see this" said Petra, noticing Harold was focusing on tending to Olivia. The others seemed to be suffering similar discomfort, causing Petra to curse inwardly at not being able to tend to all of them.


"Does it involve a small hole at the back of the neck?" inquired Harold. Petra's mouth widened as she feared what was happening to her children. Upon a quick inspection, she could see the same thing happening to her other daughters.


They all seemed to be developing holes in the back of their necks. Strangely, they were all also eying the water...as if to jump in as Ava had.


However, before any of the Family could react, they felt an unusual force come over them. They felt something pull them towards the pool. Despite their resistance, the family all entered the water with minimal resistance, unable to physically respond in any way.


The Family were submerged under the water, feeling the tingling sensations continuing to spread over their bodies. They could feel their forms preparing to change into something new as they felt something pushing them upwards.


Within moments, the family had all been pushed to the surface. They all stared at each other, struggling to comprehend the situation they were in.


"Wha...what's happening to us?" thought Petra. Panic began to fill her being, something she also noticed from her husband and children. She could feel changes coming over her as she grit her teeth.


Petra felt something beginning to push from her back. She tried to reach back, feeling a growing lump. It was making her dress tighter and tighter as Petra was feeling increasingly uncomfortable. Eventually, her dress snapped as her new wide fin emerged from her back, feeling oddly pleasant within the water. The feeling of the water against her skin felt euphoric as Petra moaned out, failing to notice her nudity in front of her husband and children.


"Petra?" said Harold, trying and failing to get his wife's attention. He noticed the wide fin which had grown from his wife's back. He gasped, in shock at what he was seeing. He began to feel a tingling in his hands.


"Wait...what's happening to my hands?" thought Harold, staring directly at them. His hands were unresponsive as he watched his fingers begin to merge. They soon shifted, changing shape as they were quickly reduced to a pair of dolphin fins. Harold flailed for a moment, fearing that he would sink. To his surprise, he seemed to be staging afloat just fine as he looked back to his wife.


Petra was still changing as she moaned out once more. The feel of the water was truly feeling euphoric as she could feel the texture of her skin beginning to change. It started at her legs, taking on a greyish tint as it spread further up her body.


"Oh, this 'whistle' feels 'click','' mumbled Petra. She was oblivious to the noise she had made as she could feel her legs tingling. They began to fuse, sticking together as they twisted. She could feel them being swallowed into a new mass as her feet shifted into the edges of her tail. Her new tail flapped experimentally, surfacing for a brief moment.


"Dolphins? we're becoming dolphins?" thought Ava, her mind clearing for a brief moment. She eyed her mother's changes, feeling a sense of guilt. "Why did I jump in?" thought Ava, feeling her doubts surfacing as she looked around. She saw her siblings and noticed like herself, they had also developed blowholes in the back of their necks. She noticed them panic for a moment before calming themselves the best they could, their breathing becoming calming as they did so. Ava felt her legs begin to merge as her feet popped at an angle that would form her new tail. She could tell from her siblings looking down into the water, which was rather clear that the same was happening to them.


"Wait...we're changing the same?" wondered Ava curiously. She was finding it hard to keep focus. The feeling of the contact between her skin and the water was euphoric as she moaned in pleasure, her moans beginning to be replaced with clicks and whistles.


"Kids, Petra?" called out Harold, failing to get any of their attention. He could feel his own changes continuing. He felt a blowhole emerge out of the back of his neck. He was surprised at first, resulting in erratic breathing until he eventually calmed down, breathing through the air hole was feeling increasingly more natural.


"What...No!" thought Harold, trying to deny his developing instincts. He couldn't help but feel them begin to enter his mind. The water was beginning to feel euphoric which he could see from the others, they were feeling the same.


Meanwhile, Petra could feel her changes continue as her changing skin texture spread up her body. Her breasts began to migrate down her body, becoming teats that would nurse her future offspring. Speaking of future offspring, Petra felt something new growing within. It felt rather uncomfortable as the shock snapped Petra momentarily out of her trance.


"Wait...is that...my womb?" thought Petra, her mind quickly scattering as she felt maternal instincts coming over her. Petra looked at her daughters and could only imagine their distress. She wanted to comfort them, love them. This caused her changes to begin to accelerate, she needed to be there for her children...for her pod.


This caused Petra's changes to begin to speed up. Her arms quickly formed into stumps as her fingers merged, her arms shifting as her flippers formed. Petra could feel her body bulking up, her baby fat being redistributed across her as she bulked up into a familiar tube shape. To her surprise, even if she couldn't comprehend it anymore, her necklace had managed to stay on her changing form.


The only thing remaining was Petra's human face as she looked towards her husband...her mate. She felt attracted to him as her instincts were telling her to mate.


Ava stared at her mother, looking towards her other siblings. She noticed their skin changing. It became more rubbery, changing into a greyish tint like their mother. Their clothes could no longer support their erratic changes as they ripped, tearing away from their skin. Wide fins began to push from their backs, forcing themselves out as they all stared at each other, unsure of what to do.


The Septuplets could feel their bodies shifting and changing. They became more streamlined and adapted for travelling in the water. They each rolled into a tube-like body shape which caused their anatomy to shift within them. They each tried to make a sound but could only produce the familiar clicks and whistles of a dolphin, permanently robbed of their human voices. From the face down, they were complete dolphins.


Unknown to the family, something was watching them. It observed, watching with unfounded pleasure as it witnessed the transformation of the family. It felt ecstatic, able to add to the zoo without interference for once. While it enjoyed the additions the managers had done, sometimes it was just best to be able to add for itself. Although...it was nice to be able to do something good for Elizabeth. It was confused about this, unsure what it was feeling.


Petra eyed her changing young. They were almost complete dolphins like herself. She smiled, feeling her face beginning to change. Her lips pressed out into a muzzle, forcing its way out as she could feel her teeth changing. They were becoming more suitable to her new diet as a blowhole emerged from her neck. It felt...natural to breathe from it as the rubbery texture spread up her head. Her hair shed from her head, rendering her bald. She could feel her human memories fading as her instincts began to root themselves deep in her mind.


"I...hope...Mike...is...ok" thought Petra, her eyes darkening as her changes completed themselves.


The new complete female dolphin eyed its young. It went over to them, intending to comfort them. As it did so, the daughters began their final changes. Their faces stretched out into muzzles like their mothers, their eyes darkening as they completed their changes into dolphins.


"I'm...I'm sorry" was Ava's last thought as her mind reduced to a feral dolphin.


Harold looked at his family in shock. In a matter of moments, they had all transformed into dolphins and he was not far away from a similar fate. He noticed the rest of the pod swimming towards him, intent in their eyes.
"Why am I being so accepting of this?" wondered Harold. He stayed still as he felt the pod's beaks nipping against his clothes. This caused them to rip as the material tore off his body. This left Harold completely naked as he felt the dolphins rub against him. The feeling of their skin felt strange as Harold felt the tingling over his body pick up in intensity.


Harold could feel his skin texture changing. It changed to a greyish tint as it began to feel rubbery. The rubbing from the rest of the pod began to feel more comforting as more changes came over him. He could feel his legs tingling, shifting together as a new tail quickly emerged. His wide fin formed as he could feel a pushing from his back. Harold groaned, his groans being mixed in with 'clicks' as his back fin forced its way out of his back.


It was then Harold felt startled as new instincts began to enter his mind. He noticed the dolphin that was formerly his wife changed position. She appeared to be presenting herself to him. Lewd thoughts began to penetrate Harold's mind as he felt a tingling in his genitals. They were changing, shifting as they became the equivalent for the dolphin he was becoming. His need for his wife...his mate was beginning to become unbearable.


"I...I can't help it" thought Harold as he moved towards his mate against his will. He managed to find his mark as he entered her. He began to thrust as Petra clicked in euphoria. The Septuplets witnessed their dad changing, oblivious to what was going on as Harold's final changes began.


Harold could feel his face stretching out. It pushed out into a muzzle, forming his beak as his hair began to shed from his head. He continued to thrust as he could feel his eyes darkening. Any reluctance was being replaced with feral enthusiasm as Harold began to thrust with increased intensity. Petra and Harold whistled as they began to approach an inevitable climax.


The pair soon climaxed as they whistled out. The Septuplets did the same, looking forward to their new addition to the pod. Harold dismounted from Petra as the pair stared at each other. Harold felt proud as his darkened eyes indicated that, like the rest of his family, the dolphin instincts had completely taken over his mind.


The newfound pod of dolphins looked at each other, recognising themselves as family. They proceeded to swim around the pool, getting used to their new bodies and enjoying the rushing sensation of water. It felt absolutely wonderful against their skin as they enjoyed the swim. They could even feel new thoughts entering their minds, ones that would assist them in their future working at the Zoo.


In a way, the parents had got exactly what they wanted but not in the way they intended.


Shortly After:


Elizabeth had returned with the seals, expecting to see the family waiting for her.


"Wait...where are they?" wondered Elizabeth, looking around the Stage. It was rather quiet, eerily quiet.


Before she could react, Elizabeth was splashed by a sudden stream of water. It took a moment to realise what had just happened as she eyed what appeared to be a dolphin. It seemed to be 'smirking' mischievously as Elizabeth's confusion was soon replaced with a smile.


"Oh, this is so cool!" said Elizabeth, smiling as she felt excited. She had wanted to add a dolphin to the Zoo and now she had one.


"Wait...so where are the others?" thought Elizabeth, looking around as she tried to work out what had happened. As she thought, she noticed more dolphins emerging from under the water. Her smile grew wider as she realized what had happened.


"So, they're all dolphins now?...this is awesome!" thought Elizabeth enthusiastically as she eyed the pod. They seemed to be staring at her in confusion as if waiting for Elizabeth to do something. She proceeded to grab her whistle, blowing on it as she noticed the dolphins becoming compliant to her commands.


Before she could play with her new additions, Elizabeth was momentarily blinded as a green light flashed. She was eventually able to stop covering her eyes as the light died down. She noticed a green glow had formed above the pool as it appeared to be absorbing something.


"What is that?" thought Elizabeth, unable to turn away. After a few moments, the glow appeared to stop absorbing, It quickly vanished, leaving Elizabeth deeply confused.


"What the hell just happened...I must be more sleep-deprived than I thought" mumbled Elizabeth, turning her attention to her new dolphins. She rubbed her forehead, trying to make sense of what just happened. As she continued to stare at her dolphins, she felt glad that whatever it was definitely helped her.


"I guess my luck's changing for the better," thought Elizabeth. She wondered whether she should tell the others about what had transpired today. After a moment of consideration, she dismissed the notion outright.


"No...this will be my little secret, after all, the others are keeping theirs," said Elizabeth. She decided to return her attention to her new dolphins, lest she got angry again.


"Ok, Aaron, Rachel, Brent, Mavis!" started Elizabeth, her seals obeying her without question. "Resume position!" continued Elizabeth, the seals responding by entering the pool as they 'introduced' themselves to the dolphins.


"At least they get along better than Tyler did with Aaron" mused Elizabeth, briefly recalling her Orca Whale. "I'll think about where the dolphins will go later," thought Elizabeth as she prepared to coordinate the groups.


She blew her whistle, the pods obeying her without question. She coordinated the dolphins and seals so they were in harmony with each other. She had them jump through hoops as she had the dolphins master synchronised manoeuvres. The dolphins were proving to be very quick learners as Elizabeth smiled widely.


"This...this is nice," thought Elizabeth as she sat down, looking forward to the future possibilities. Her marine show was expanding and maybe one day...


"No, not now," thought Elizabeth, forcing the thoughts from her mind. She was quickly distracted as she heard one of the Dolphins clicking as if in distress.


Elizabeth looked up as she blew her whistle, Petra immediately calming. Elizabeth noticed something seemed to be interfering, blocking her blowhole. Upon closer examination, Elizabeth noticed what appeared to be a necklace of some kind. It was covered in amethyst as Elizabeth managed to remove it. Petra whistled in approval, glad to be free from the obstructive object.


"Wow...this looks valuable," thought Elizabeth. She eyed the necklace intently, it certainly looked pretty. While her judgement was telling her she should discard it, she wanted to keep it.


After all, there was surely more than one in existence?


"I'll hold onto it, I could do with feeling special for once" concluded Elizabeth. She pocketed the necklace in her side pocket. She returned her attention to her animals as she blew her whistle once more, resuming her rehearsal.


Elizabeth continued her rehearsal, happy that life seemed to be looking up for her. She looked towards the nearby sun, grateful that this nightmare would be over soon.


Little did she know, a new nightmare was about to begin. One that would push Elizabeth to the brink of her sanity.