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Gregor is overwhelmed with nausea after witnessing the horrific condition of his bat, Ares, who is suffering from a deadly plague. Ares lies severely ill, with burst purple bumps oozing pus and blood, his tongue coated white, and his breathing labored. A sympathetic woman named Susannah comforts Gregor and leads him to a bathroom, where he vomits repeatedly. She reassures him that his reaction is normal, explaining that even seasoned soldiers struggle with the sight of plague victims. Gregor, embarrassed,…-
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The chapter opens with Gregor’s family in a state of panic after a terrifying encounter with rats outside their apartment. Huddled in the lobby, they are visibly shaken: Lizzie hyperventilates, Boots clings to their mother, and their father supports their grandmother, who covers her ears. Gregor, braced against the door, fears the rats will break through. The tension escalates when a rat’s paw bursts through the wall, prompting Gregor’s mother to relent, shouting, “They can go!” The rats…
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Gregor learns from Ripred that his bat, Ares, has contracted a deadly plague in the Underland, likely transmitted by mites in the Waterway. Despite initial shock and despair, Gregor clings to hope, reassured by Ripred that Ares is strong and may survive with Regalia’s medicines. Ripred reveals that Gregor and his sister, Boots, must return to the Underland to initiate a search for the cure, as the crawlers demand Boots’ presence. The conversation ends with Ripred’s ominous warning that rats will…
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In Chapter 2, Gregor attempts to discreetly retrieve a mysterious scroll hidden in a laundry room grate while under the watchful eye of Mrs. Cormaci, his nosy neighbor. His nervous behavior and failed excuses arouse her suspicion, particularly about his family’s unusual laundry habits. After a tense lunch, Gregor seizes an opportunity to return to the laundry room alone, where he finally retrieves the scroll. The note, from Vikus of the Underland, urgently summons Gregor to a meeting, referencing "The…
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In Chapter 3, Gregor finds himself in a tense confrontation with Ripred, a rat who ambushes him in a tunnel. Ripred pins Gregor down, criticizing his lack of preparedness and failure to practice echolocation, a skill crucial for survival in the Underland. Despite Gregor’s defensive protests, Ripred emphasizes the importance of mastering this ability, especially in darkness. The scene is interrupted by Gregor’s father, who initially reacts with panic but is reassured when Gregor identifies Ripred as an…
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Gregor begins the chapter by secretly reading a cryptic, backward-written prophecy titled "The Prophecy of Blood" in the bathroom mirror, given to him by Nerissa, the frail queen of the Underland. The prophecy unsettles him, but he hides it from his family, including his younger sisters, Lizzie and Boots, who interrupt him. The Underland, a subterranean world beneath New York City, is home to giant creatures and humans who view Gregor with mixed feelings after he spared the life of the Bane, a white rat…
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In Chapter 27, Gregor urges Luxa to rest before their impending battle, using humor to persuade her by threatening to involve Ripred. She eventually sleeps alongside Hazard and Boots, while Gregor keeps watch. Ripred wakes the group after four hours, and Cartesian, the mouse, insists on joining the mission to rescue the nibblers, despite Ripred’s objections. Howard intervenes, administering a powerful sleeping potion to Cartesian to prevent him from endangering himself, showcasing the group’s…-
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The chapter opens with Gregor mourning the death of Thalia, a young bat who succumbed to poisonous fumes during their perilous journey. He reflects on her bravery and childlike innocence, recalling how she had once laughed at his jokes. As Gregor kneels beside her lifeless body, the group grapples with guilt and grief, each blaming themselves for her death. Ripred, however, insists no one is at fault, emphasizing the inevitability of her fate due to her small size and the toxic environment. Meanwhile,…
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In Chapter 26, Gregor insists on joining Luxa and the others in their mission, but they resist, citing concerns about his ability to fight after his earlier panic during a battle. Gregor confronts them, accusing them of doubting his skills, but Howard reassures him that their hesitation stems from something else. Ripred reveals that Gregor must return to Regalia to retrieve Sandwich’s sword, a weapon tied to a prophecy about killing the Bane. Gregor is confused, as Vikus had never explained the sword’s…
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In Chapter 23, Gregor and his companions witness a horrific massacre of mice (referred to as "nibblers") trapped in a pit, killed by gas. Gregor struggles to shield his younger sister, Boots, from the truth, telling her the mice are merely sleeping. The group is deeply shaken by the senseless violence, as the mice were defenseless, including pups and non-combatants. Ripred, the rat, confirms there’s nothing they can do, and Luxa, visibly distressed, insists on seeing the scene through Gregor’s…
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