I have, as mentioned, the entire set of the puppets and also a few plushies...although they appear currently lost in my room. I'm afraid I only own the first and second movie on vhs, however the first is an original copy from when it was released in the 80s. I'm actually shocked at how well it still plays, give or take a few lines here and there or the occasional warped sound. I'm planning to get the dvd of the original soon, perhaps for the holidays even, although from all I've read there seems to be no special extras or other such goods. A shame really...I adore looking through concept art and such. I remember having a little picture book a well, it may have been "friends in need", however it like the plushies seems lost in storage somewhere. I'm sure I still have it though, I save everything like that, always have.

Thanks for all the comments guys!^^ I really appreciate it! I’m gonna try and post at least two chapters a day...even if I write more that day, I tend to leave it off at a cliff hanger, heh. Ah’, no worries Gitta won’t eat any of the gang.^^ She won’t become a leaf eater either though...instead the kids are, in a way, gonna teach her a lesson Eh, you’ll see what happens.^^ I'm trying hard to keep everyone in character, but certain events that happen, especially later in the story, make it hard.

Chapter Three: An Encounter of the Sharptooth Kind

The children screamed and turned tail to run when the young raptor lunged from her hiding spot and slammed down right in their path, her massive talons clicking against the earth as she grinned.
“Aw, why rush off? I though the game was just starting,” she said, her tail swaying from side to side as she stood in front of them. Although she wasn’t nearly as large as a t-rex and her species was actually one of the smaller kinds of raptors, she was still a terrifying sight with her dagger like claws and razor sharp teeth. However, Gitta was one to 'play' with her food, and as hungry as she was she wouldn't give up on a good chance to have some fun. She knew she'd have to stay watchful of the adults, however this hideout of theirs was a good distance from the herds and she would have a fairly good chance of snatching the slowest of them up. Although any of them would only serve as a ësnack’ to her, she figured she’d start out with an...appetizer.

"Run!" Littlefoot screamed, his eyes huge with terror, and the others were quick to follow his lead, turning sharply to look for an escape route around the raptor. Gitta swayed her front half from side to side in a swift motion, as if daring them to try and go around her. Cera, looking a mixture of horrified and frustrated, took a daring move to the right, a scream escaping her as the raptor's tail lashed around and nearly knocked her off her feet. A quick dodge sent her rolling head over heels, just missing a sharp smack with the tail. Scrambling to her feet, Cera let out a scream as Gitta gave an ear piercing screech and lunged right at her, huge hind talons aimed at her side. Yet the raptor leapt right overtop the triceratops, turning quickly as her jaws parted, seeming to laugh at the enjoyment she got from their terrified faces. "Well it's no fun if I can't chase you! Go on!" she hissed. Cera quickly moved to Spike's side after her encounter. They seemed trapped, their meeting place was half encircled with thick trees and Gitta was blocking the clearest way out, the path that would get them close enough to the herds to call for help. The only choice left was to turn and run through the dense forest. The trees and vines would slow them down and make it more risky, but at this point they saw no other choice.

Petrie flew swiftly above the others, eyes scanning the distant horizon as he flapped his wings fiercely, he was probably the only one of them that could escape Gitta. He couldn't leave his friends though...but this situation called for the help of an adult, so he'd have to find someone and fast. "No worry! Petrie go for help!" he called, puffing up slightly as he started off, for a moment feeling couragous...however, a fleeting glance below him made him stagger with fright. Gitta's sharp eyes had already seen the flyer attempt to escape and with great strength she lunged herself high into the air, her massive jaws snapping shut only inches from him, a snort from her causing him to rise higher. Flapping wildly with panic, his flight seemed swayed from the scare he'd just had as his tiny figure darted off towards the herd lands. Gitta snarled, she'd have to either flee herself or shorten her game or she'd soon find herself in danger.

Chapter Four: A Chase of Terror, Team Work is Strong

The others watched their friend narrowly escape and they slowly started to back away towards the forest. Spike was the slowest and the others exchanged nervous glances, there was no way they could escape her. Even if they spilt up, she would naturally go after Spike and without aid from an adult they stood little chance to do anything. Cera lowered her head and snorted, glaring towards Gitta, although she was truly terrified her pride would make her stand up, at least for a moment. After all, this raptor wasn't that big...and they did outnumber her.
"W-we're not scared of you!" she started, her tone trying to sound tough, "Now outta our way...!" She scraped her claws against the earth as if threatening to head slam her. Littlefoot gave Cera a shocked glance, and muttered in a hushed tone, "What're you /thinking/," if she got this raptor mad they may not even have the chance to try and run any longer. Gitta craned her neck forward towards Cera, her nose touching softly against the little triceratops's horn. Cera quivered and tried to back away, now regretting her words.

"You have spunk..." The raptor hissed, her jaws way too close for comfort, yet her eyes danced with an almost playful, yet evil amusement. "I like that..." she smirked, in fact Cera would almost remind her of herself, although she wouldn't compare herself to 'prey' out loud. "...I'll eat you first." she grinned. Gitta flashed a wide grin as Cera screamed at her words and staggered backwards into the thick overgrown forest, terrified and ready to try anything to get out of there as fast as she could. Littlefoot was nearly knocked over as the raptor pushed right past him and the others in pursuit of Cera, it looked as if Gitta had chosen her target. Even if the three horn wasn’t the slowest or easiest catch, her words had made her the velociraptor’s choice and she did so enjoy a challenge.
“Cera wait!” Littlefoot yelled, hesitating only long enough to give Spike and Ducky a quick glance before he took off in the direction they had run. Ducky gave a horrified look, her hands cupped over her mouth to hide a gasp. “Oh Spike we must hurry!” she cried, trying to urge Spike on, who despite his nervousness was still the slowest runner. The three of them ran after the raptor and the triceratops as fast as they could, somehow they’d have to catch up and stop Gitta before she seriously hurt Cera.

“Daddy!” Cera screamed in a shrill tone, stumbling through the thick weeds and vines that kept tripping her up, she smashed through frail logs with ease, yet she knew the raptor was hot on her tail. Gitta too was slowed down from the foliage, however she swung her arms forward to slash through the weeds, hissing with excitement from the chase.
“There’s no base in this ëgame’!” she would yell out to the child, her ember orbs filled with hunger. Her words, although faint to Cera’s ears, would only make her speed up, she ran onward until she came to the edge of the forest. Tripping over a sturdy log she rolled out into an open meadow with tall grass, only managing to stop herself just in time as she came to a ledge over looking a long fall down a cliff that led into the river. Gitta leapt out of the trees a half a second later, slamming to a stop only inches from the child, her front half lowered as if she were ready to lunge at her. Cera was again trapped, she could try and run to the side if she wasn’t too fearful that the raptor would easily lunge either way she chose. She tried again to scream for her father, and although Petrie had already reach the adults and they were on their way, Gitta had chased her a good distance through the forest which would spare her a few more moments to attack. A low snarl like snicker escaped her as she looked the three horn over, her long slender tail lashing from side to side.
“Not so brave now, are we?” she hissed, extending an arm to slash at the air in front of her, causing Cera to cringe back, as prideful as she was she was cornered and had a hard time finding the courage to speak up at the moment. Someone else spoke up for her.

“Leave her alone!” A tiny voice yelled as Littlefoot, Ducky and Spike emerged from the forest, and although they too were scared they looked furious and determined to help their friend. Gitta turned her head to give them a fleeting glance, “Tsk, tsk...you’ll all get your turns! Patience. I want some dessert, afterall.” she said in a sarcastic tone. Cera’s eyes widened at her friends and in the moment that the raptor’s head was turned she saw her chance. She gulped and lowered her head, running right at Gitta’s leg as a fierce cry was heard, slamming against her with all her strength. The raptor screeched and staggered slightly, for although the children were much smaller she wasn’t expecting a sudden burst of aggression like that. She jerked to the side and narrowed her eyes, jaws open.
“...That was a mistake. An awful mistake.” she snarled, angry now as pain seared through her leg. “and you’ll regret it!” Just when she was ready to lunge she felt something smack her in the head, and sure enough Ducky was sitting atop Littlefoot’s head throwing several tiny rocks that she had gathered quickly. Spike was picking up larger rocks from the ground and tossing them into the air as Littlefoot would smack them with his tail in her direction. Gitta was frustrated now, they were working together like a team...like a...pack. She knew that herds would work together like this, but these children were of all different species, never had she seen anything like this.


Okay, that's all for now...I actually have up to chapter eight written, but I'm gonna keep it to two per day if I can find the time, I can't get on everyday sometimes. I don't wanna post too much at once and plus, it's more fun to leave it off at an exciting moment.    

I drew this is ms paint the other day with the mouse...a sticky mouse mind you, so do excuse the ugliness of this thing.^^; it's just a doodle from a scene that hasn't even happened yet. So yes,I'm sure you're all curious as to how Cera and Gitta went from 'huntress and her snack' to leaning up against each other in an almost friendly manner...although they do look rather annoyed, yes-no.   It'll all get explained later on.



When I can get my scanner working again I'll post some better stuff, this is just awful I know.^^;;;;;

Thanks again for the comments everyone!^^

Very interesting, they should really do something like this...a prequal, couldn't seem them making it though as it'd lack the main gang. I'd personally love it if they did though. I love the character depth you've added to the Littlefoot's mother and grandparents, and I think they have cool names.^^ Poor Alizerin...what a scary and lonely walk back she must've had. I could almost see some scenes playing out in my mind, great work...and now I'm off to read the next part.  

I love to roleplay, I was actually just reading over the posts about it a moment ago, I'm just not sure who I would rp as. I usually rp original characters as I feel free to expand on the character's persona as much as I want. where as with canon characters I sometimes get nervous and worry too much about keeping them strictly "in character". I'll have to continue reading through and see what characters are taken so far, I'll think about it though.

Okay, let me say this before I post the first two chapters, I started this randomly this morning after I was inspired by the original land before time yesterday. I'm still working with plot ideas as I go along so any suggestions are very welcome.^^  
Alright, so while this starts with a dangerous predator entering the great valley...don't worry, no one will get eaten.  
...yet...
...just kidding.^^
The velociraptor character Gitta is my own so don't steal her.  
I in no way own any of the other characters and such, yatta.
The 'tunnel' Gitta enters the valley through is indeed the same one the gang went through upon finding their way. I love revisiting places like that seen in the movies.
Okay, I can't think of anything else to put here so onward with the story, yes-no?

                   The Trap
Chapter One: A Lone Raptor, A Hidden Paradise.

A lone figure moved silently across the vast landscape, only jagged rocks decorated the earth here, memories of disastrous earthquakes that had not too long ago caused massive panic amongst the herds. The velociraptor sauntered along these empty and deserted plains with her head held high, she was among the dinosaurs to have wound up separated from her pack during the earthquakes. However, she had left out on her own shortly before they happened, her stubborn and dominant nature getting the best of her. In her pack, she was often jealous of the current alpha in command, as she desired the position herself and felt she was more than worthy of it. She had soon regretted wandering off alone when the earth was spilt up and the trails leading home were destroyed. As much as she missed her pack, her natural aggressive nature would never let her express this out loud. Pushing it to the side of her thoughts, Gitta wouldn’t let those little emotions gnaw at her, instead she would prove she was strong enough to survive alone out there. She had wandered like this for quite a while now, and although she longed for companions she kept her attitude and her true emotions well hidden.

As she lunged from rock to rock, her powerful legs proving again to be one of her best weapons, she came to a pause atop a ledge. There in the rocks in front of her was a narrow passageway leading through the mountains. Curious as always, she got closer and craned her neck to peer through the little tunnel, a chorus of soft clicks escaping her as her tail swayed slowly behind her. She was rather young yet, not even quite an adult, and this was half the reason she was so frustrated. As strong as she thought she was the other raptors within her pack wouldn’t take an adolescent seriously as a leader. Her petite size proved useful here, however, as she slowly stepped into the passageway, following her acute sense of smell that was telling her food was near. Although it was a tight squeeze, she managed and as she emerged on the plateau on the other side her ember orange eyes widened with amazement.

She had heard legends and tales of a lush land known to the plant eater’s as “the great valley”, a hidden sanctuary from predators with a luxuriant supply of green foods. Although she sometimes thought this place was indeed only a legend, a story made up by hungry pack mates who would also see such a land as an extraordinary source of food. She often found herself questioning if perhaps it did exist, and now here she stood on a ledge overlooking this mini world within a world, this hidden paradise. A grin spread across her face, her claws tapping against the earth with enjoyment. A paradise with an plant eaters for miles and it was her find, it was all hers.


Chapter Two: Exploring the Valley, Fun and Games.

It was the dawn of a new day in the great valley and the youngsters were gathering in a small grove of trees to plan their activities for the morning. They were a strange group and unlike most of the others in the valley didn’t seem to mind their differences in the least. An apatosaurus, a triceratops, a  saurolophus, a pteranodon and a stegosaurus all playing together made for quite a sight amongst the grazing herds. However, this group of friends had journeyed far together and learned that appearances meant nothing, their friendship was strong and they depended on each other. In a way, they were a mini family, they had found comfort in each other’s company when they needed it the most in the time of the earthquakes. Like Gitta, they too were spilt up from their herds and alone in a strange and terrifying world, they were urged on only by young Littlefoot’s knowledge of the way to the great valley...the way to their home and families.

They had found their way through many hazards and dangers, escaping many just in time and here they were reunited with their parents. Their friendship continued on strong and each day they would meet up to play and plan adventures, and it was this group that stood out so that would catch the attention of the raptor. She was a sleek and cunning predator and she moved through the lush foliage with great ease, careful not to make a sound. As she observed the distant herds her eyes danced with hunger, her instincts overwhelming her now. Since the earthquakes, prey was harder and harder to find and she was growing thin, not a good thing as a well built and well fed raptor was a respected raptor. Gitta’s crimson tan colored skin served as a good camouflage against the towering trees as she stood, hidden and watching, as the young dinosaurs got closer to her and further from the safety of the grazing adults.

The little triceratops raced on ahead, turning sharply as her friends caught up with her, “I win!” she exclaimed, her front right foot touching a tree stump that appeared to be a sort of base. Littlefoot was the next to reach the meeting place and he exchanged a questioning look to Cera, “This wasn’t a race,” he said, and return getting a quick glare from his friend.
“Well I say it was, and I won.” she protested, her tail hiked up in a dominate manner. The apatosaurus merely rolled his eyes and gave a laugh, there was no use to argue with her. The others soon appeared, Petrie landing on a scrawny branch of a nearby tree, unknowingly the very tree Gitta was standing near.
As Spike caught up, his adoptive sister Ducky lunged off his back and ran towards the others, waving her arms and laughing, “Cera always wins, yep yep yep!” she proclaimed, a comment that caused the little three horn to puff out her chest with pride, a grin spread across her face, “Hee!”
As they each settled into a comfy spot on the grass Spike took to grazing upon the plants growing around the edge of the meeting place.
“So what we play today?” Petrie asked, moving from the branch to Littlefoot’s head, which happened to be his favorite place to perch. They all seemed to think on this question for a moment.
“How about...” Cera started, a hint of playful aggression in the tone of her voice, “...sharptooth!” this caused a shrill scream from Ducky, who quickly scrambled atop Spike’s back again, looking truly fearful. the others looked at her wide eyes with confused expressions, after all it was only a game. She pointed at the bushes to the side of them, at first glance it appeared that nothing was there, but it was the raptor’s grin that had caught Ducky’s eye. Gitta was listening in, seemingly amused at their ideas and choice of game.
“What is it Duc-” Littlefoot started, but was cut off by a strange hissing voice from the weeds.
A voice that asked out loud in a snicker, “Can /I/ play...” Gitta spoke, slowly peeking her narrow face from the weeds.


That's all for now, like I said I just started it so I'm still working with stuff and I don't have too much written yet. I have some amusing ideas as to how Gitta will interact with the gang. I have a hard time keeping the canon characters very in character, although I try. If you guys enjoy it I'll post more as soon as I can. ^^ I love to draw as well, so perhaps I'll post some fan art here sometime soon.
This icon looks a little like Gitta... Amusing, eh. Okay, well I'm hanging around for a little while longer and then I must run. For now, I'll explore the forums a little more, perhaps read other people's stories.^^
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