Lightning Comprehensions

John looked at the dragon before them, which flew through the sky with absolute power and grace. It was equally terrifying and mesmerizing, giving John a conflicted feeling when looking at the creature. 

Screech!

A loud screech boomed out from below the ship, as the ocean suddenly exploded outwards. From the explosion of water emerged a creature which looked similar to an octopus, only much larger and much more powerful. Just the movements of a single tentacle caused tidal waves to wash over the nearby ocean, and its screech shook the sky above.

The ocean creature had noticed intruders invade its territory, and had exploded out of the ocean with absolute fury. However, the creature suddenly froze for a moment before darting back into the waters below, as it had finally gotten a good look at what had invaded its territory.