Denton had long since left the other children and wondered down into the valley and towards another spot he loved to go to for peace and solitude. In a deep wooded area where the canopy of the trees were so thick that only small beams of the sun shined through on that particular part of the day. Where the sun did shine there grew small groves of tiny purple flowers. There was something about this place that attracted Denton to this area almost on a daily basis.
Upon entering this small grove Denton smiled and flopped down next to one of the tiny plooms of small purple flowers. He didn't eat them, he simply just admired their tiny designs. Such pretty little things with their small white centers.
It was also here that Denton often took his naps since he had a hard time sleeping at night like the other dinosaurs. Each day he would attempt to sneak at least a moments nap, unless he was made aware of that his friends or his mother were looking for him. Today would certainly be different as he would soon have an unexpected guest.
It so happened that Theadin was exiting a very cramped little cave that allowed him access from the beyond and into the valley. Feeling very sore and tired from his experience he felt the need to rest but refused to do so. He needed to work on his plan now. He needed to find a way to gather the valley children to hear his offer of the so called great adventure. As he stood looking about him, he saw that he was surrounded by the usual greenery of the valley forest. He was safe from the view of the other adults, and he had just the right setting for him to plan his next move uninterrupted.
But just as he started to ponder this next move he glanced over and saw not too far from him the napping little long neck. So very peaceful the little creature, not even the faintest sign of a snore from his deep slumber. (It would also seem that Denton was not having his usual nightmares, but Theadin wouldn't even know about this.)
Upon seeing young Denton, his plan took shape. He would simply get the little longneck to bringing his friends to him, and there Theadin would propose his grand adventure and ask them all to assist him.
Denton soon awoke to the sound of footsteps as Theadin approached him.
"Huh?" said Denton glancing up at the large adult threehorn still half asleep. "Wh...who are you?"
"I am a friend, little one." Said Theadon, trying to sound convincing.
"Is.. is my mother looking for me? How long have I been asleep?"
"Oh no, dear child... I just saw you here and stopped by to check on you... you know, like a good responsible adult should do for all the our valley young."
Denton stood blinking at the threehorn, something was very silly about him, but Denton couldn't quiet place it. Theadon continued to speak and try to sound convincing.
"Uh... listen, kid... I need you to do me a favor... have you got many friends?"
"I.. uh.. I well... I suppose. Why do you ask?"
"I need you to gather them to me... in this very spot... Its very important. Can you do that?"
"I suppose I could." said Denton, still puzzled by this stranger. "But what's so important?"
"It involves adventure. That's all you need to know... A fun little adventure..."
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Sirious the adult swimmer was enjoying a nice cool drink when Denton's mother came near to also indulge in a drink.
"Hullo, Sirious" she said.
"Oh, hello Lydia." said Sirious with a smile. "Good day for a drink and a swim, isn't it?"
"Oh don't be silly. I was never one for swimming. But I'm sure its absolutely delightful for you."
"Indeed." said Sirious with a smile and he lowered himself for another fresh gulp. Lydia did the same and then raised her head to look at him.
"Have you seen the children much today?"
Sirious raised himself smacking his lips and glancing at Lydia.
"Not a one... Not even a sign of my own niece and nephew wouldn't you believe it? But I may have a clue. Remember the events of last night?"
"Who wouldn't remember!" responded Lydia "That awful noise had the whole valley shook up!"
"Well, I would have to say our young'uns are probably very curious about what it was. They're probably peaking over the wall at what lays over the beyond. But I'm sure they're safe."
