2. Ray-Ray and Scuttle

Once, Ray-Ray was in bed, along with the other sea creatures. They all looked smarter than Ray-Ray, and were bragging about it. Your worker doesn't want you anymore. said Scuttle. He wants smarter-looking sea creatures.'

But the worker and driver felt sad for Ray-Ray. Would you like to go and explore?" Oh, yes, thank you! said Ray-Ray. So they got him ready, and Ray-Ray was gone. Everyone else was very angry. Ray-Ray had a wonderful day. The wagons were proud of him, and so was the worker.

I'm going exploring again tomorrow. Ray-Ray announced that night. How do you like those apples?" But the others didn't say anything, and he went to sleep. Next morning, Ray-Ray found everything as usual. Scuttle was STILL bragging. Watch me, Ray-Ray, as I pull some wagons around town.

That would be nice. See ya', Ray-Ray! I'm coming this afternoon!

Ray-Ray went to push some carts. He loved pushing carts. It was fun

pushing them around. He came up, and gave them a bash. Then, he stopped,

and the foolish carts would go BASH! Ow! they said. What's going on?"

Ray-Ray pushed until there were no carts left. Then, he went behind a rock. He heard

a loud squawk. Scuttle was angry. Instead of taking wagons, he was pulling nasty carts. Nasty carts, nasty carts, nasty carts! he moaned. Very dirty, very dirty, very dirty! Ray-Ray chuckled, and went to find some more carts. Then, he got a call. Scuttle is stuck on a hill! called a man. Take Ray-Ray, and see what's wrong!

They saw Scuttle on the hill, and he looked angry. His worker was talking to him. You're not trying hard enough! I don't WANNA' try! said Scuttle angrily. The silly carts are stopping me! Ray-Ray's worker appeared. We're here to help! No good! shouted Scuttle. They backed up the carts. Let's go! Ray-Ray said.

No use! groaned Scuttle. They were pushing and pulling to get the job done. I don't WANNA' try! moaned Scuttle. I will try! said Ray-Ray. Ray-Ray was helping with all his might. Soon, Scuttle was up the hill.

Hooray, Hooray! he cried. He left Ray-Ray in the dust, and refused to say, thank you. Ray-Ray was out of puff. But he was happy that he had helped someone out. At the junction, the worker and driver were actually proud of him. The driver gave him something warm to drink, and the worker said, ''I'm going to get you a new coat of skin. Then, you'll be the best, and beat the rest!''

by Julian Ayele Cumberbatch