Spider-Man: Camp Cretaceous

How to be normal

The next morning dawned bright and clear, with the sun glistening off the calm waters as everyone prepared for the swim to the boat stationed a short distance from the shore. The gentle tide promised an easier crossing, and the camp had wisely encouraged everyone to don their swimwear, ensuring they were ready for the adventure ahead.

Brooklynn confidently slipped into her stylish two-piece swimsuit, perfectly showcasing her vibrant personality. The top was a crisp white, contrasting beautifully with the blue shorts that made up the lower half, giving her a fresh and sporty look. Darius, alongside her, sported a pair of bright yellow swim trunks that seemed to radiate sunshine. Although Peter noticed their vibrant color, he thought it best to keep his thoughts about the "Man in the Yellow Hat" to himself—after all, Darius was his good friend.

Sammy donned a striking two-piece set as well, her upper half a bright, cheerful orange that stood out wonderfully against the darker magenta-purple bottoms. She exuded both confidence and fun. Ben, however, seemed hesitant. He lingered at the shoreline, choosing not to change into swimwear, perhaps disinterested in joining the others in the water. It wasn't surprising, given his tendency to shy away from such group activities in the past.

Laura was a unique case; she had never officially visited the island and was something of a creation herself. Lacking a swimsuit, she had 'borrowed' a bright ensemble from the shops along Main Street. Dressed in her makeshift swimwear, she was ready to tackle the waves, while Peter patiently guided her, hoping to teach her both swimming basics and combatting her metal exterior.

Yasmina wore a sleek purple one-piece swimsuit adorned with playful pink stripes that accentuated her athletic build. She paired it with gray swimming shorts for added comfort and style. Meanwhile, Peter chose an all-black swimsuit, accented by a bold red waistband that tied neatly at the front, adding a subtle edge to his appearance.

The boat loomed just out of reach as they approached the water's edge, bobbing gently in the waves. The moment for their adventure was almost at hand, and excitement buzzed in the air.

"Stay sharp." Darius said, "For all we know, Tiff is still in there."

They all swam their way over, with Darius, Brooklynn, Yaz, and Kenji arriving first as Peter and Sammy were helping Laura get the hang of swimming on her own. She struggled for a while, but it was almost like her instincts took over and she began to naturally swim over. Arriving on the boat, they began to sneak around to make sure that there was no sign of Tiff.

Laura sniffed the air and kept her claws ready to fight as she searched the entire boat. Peter walked around the inside of the boat, seeing a large bedroom and bathroom. He caressed a wall, noticing that there were scratch marks on it, meaning that there was likely an encounter with some sort of dinosaur on the ship that got on board either while it was parked or after she was escaping.

"No sign of anyone here," Peter said as he joined Brooklynn and Laura at the back of the boat. "Or anything. Which I am glad to say..."

"Looks like Tiff had some unwanted visitors." Brooklynn guessed, seeing the scratch marks across the whole boat.

"The control panel's busted up." Darius said from the control room. "And so is the radio. And it's almost out of gas."

"Are you sure?" Sammy asked as she approached. "Did you tap it? They always tap it." When she tapped the gas, it went lower showing it was almost empty. "Huh? Well, now we're really sure."

"So, we've got a boat. We just can't use the boat." Ben said from the doorway.

"Okay, the northwest dock is just around that bend," Darius said as he gestured outward. "If we can somehow make it there, maybe we can find more gas and whatever else we need to get us off the island."