When they got to the place where they entered the lake, they could not get back. They could just barely see pale light, as through a tunnel, shimmering far above, but no matter how fast or how forcefully they swam, they could not get remotely close to that light.
"It's no use." Gilbert sighed, giving up for the moment. "Let's hide and figure out a plan."
They spotted a dark forest of tall lake weed nearby to hide in while they figured out what to do. The stalks were dense and tall, and their tops disappeared into the shadows above.
"We should be safe in there, for a bit," Alice said hopefully, "while we think."
[Excerpt from Kiddo Green and the Three Pearls Copyright 2024]