The Jaws of Savagery

Action! Yes! We're off-- we'll tell Jack Merridew once and for all what's what!
     Even though we're going after Jack (and that's great!), I must admit I'm a little worried about Ralph. He was acting odd yesterday. We were busy relighting the fire (the storm from the day before had made all the firewood damp) and he started laughing. Not like "haha, that was funny" laughter, but insane, chronic laughter. It was a little terrifying. He says he doesn't think he's chief anymore. I'm worried he might turn into one of Jack's savages. Then this morning I had to remind him that we needed smoke to be rescued, and he snapped at me!  But sometimes, when he's talking, it's like he just forgets what he's saying. If we don't get rescued soon, I'm not sure if he'll make it. Jack and his savages-- could they get better? Are they too far gone? What worries me the most is that I'll starting turning like Ralph is. I don't want to forget. I don't want to turn savage. We MUST be rescued, and soon, or none of us will leave this island the same as we arrived.
     Last night Jack and his savages attacked our shelters. Part of the shelter fell on me, so I couldn't really tell  what was going on, but I heard Ralph and Samneric fighting. We must have beat them bad, though, because they all ran off. At first I couldn't tell what they'd been doing. I thought they were after the conch, but they weren't. You see, they were after my specs.
     Then this morning we couldn't get the fire started up again without them! Worse than that, though, I can hardly see a thing! People don't understand how it is to see without specs! I told Ralph that, and that I would walk all the way to Jack's stupid little camp myself if I had to! I'd walk right up to him, blind, holding only the conch, to remind them who was in charge! Right up to the mouth of the beast, and stare sightlessly into the jaws of savagery, and DEMAND them back, because it was what was right!
     Ralph decided to come with me, and so did Samneric. Ralph actually handed me the conch! Then we started talking about pulling back our hair, and washing our faces, to show them how savage they'd become! It's absolutely great. I feel included for once in my life, like I belong, like I'm important. I've been bullied for so long-- but think I've finally found my friends.
     We're about to head out now. I'll keep you posted as to what happens. Wish me luck!