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LBT: A Life-saving Journey

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Ecco giggled, I guess they would. But you know, what they don¥t know, doesn¥t interest them, right? He continued holding Scarfaces side in position and holding one of his hands.


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Blue-eyes kept his hold on Scarface with one hand as he looked around at the different viewpoint enjoying things even while he kept watch on Scarface and for danger that he could see.  Ali's mother kept watch also, though she did look at those traveling with her from time to time to make sure everyone was ok.

"It is nice to be with you and your friends again," Ali said to Littlefoot, "Though I wish the reason was a better one." She said.

Mim nodded as she walked along, "Yes, taking time to find out who the nice folks are, who are the best ones to avoid.  What the general personality of the Great Valley is." She said as she walked along.


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"Is it true, that the Night Flower can really heal most diseases?" - Cayso asked, maybe to Ecco or maybe to Blue-eyes, or whoever that listened. - "We are just placing all of our faith in a flower, for me it is too misterious, almost unreal."


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"That is what many say and I've seen sick people eat some nightflower and get better shortly after." Ali's Mother said.

"Like Littlefoot's Grandfather did." Ali said.  

Blue eyes nodded, "I have heard of it and it's ability to heal also." He said.


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Yes, Ecco said. Just ask Littlefoot he saw the whole healing progress and he told from what  I heart it must be awesome. But, well... we¥ll see.

Littlefoot nodded to Alis sentence. Indeed, yes. I just hope everything will turn out good.

Cera came from behind and rumbled betwween the two. Hey you two, what¥s up?

Littlefoot was surprised and made a little jump to the left. Then he giggled and said, nothging, just talking to each other.

Just talking? Petrie asked, who landed Alis back. Aaah, yeah, talking always good. Makes fun, hehe.

Ducky was still helping her sister to hold the lines and padded Longtails head.


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"You are correct, we will see" - Cayso replied with a smile. And as the air changed a little bit, thew Fast-bitter turned his head to the front, to take a look at what lies in front of them all. - "Are we arriving now at last?"


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Onyx came down out of the air and he said "I have good news...we've finally arrived at the Land of Mists. However...the mist is VERY thick...I won't be able to go in there. I can wait here and try to help however I can. I am sorry"

Cyrix nodded with a smile as he replied "Its okay Onyx. Does any one else want to stay behind and keep Onyx company before we move on?"


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"I'd like to keep going..." - Cayso replied - "... I, I really want to be there to see how the Night Flowers look like and how they can heal the sick dinosaurs." - a feeling of emotion and anxiety began flowing in the Fast-bitter's veins as the closer they are all getting to their goal.


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"We had best stay close together.  It may be very easy to get lost from each other."  Ali's mother said.  

"Maybe we can keep a hand on  someone else, or hold tails." Mim said.

"We may need to do that if the mists get thick.  Otherwise it may be ok of we just remain very close to each other." Ali's mother said.

"I remember what happened last time and we did get a bit separated." Ali said, leaving out the details.

"Let us hope we do not get lost.  That would certainly be bad, it would, it would." Diver said nodding.  

"What sorts of dangers and threats may we encounter and should we be watchful for." Mim asked looking around at some others present.


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Cyrix sighed and said "Well I've heard many things live here...belly draggers, sharp beak flyers, and even two or three herds of Dome heads fighting for dominance in this valley. So we'd do best ot be on our guard."
Cyrix then blushed and said "If the fog gets too thick...I'd be more than happy to hold your tail Mim."

Onyx then smiled and said "Its alright...I can take care of myself, everyone else should go on ahead and protect the ones who are sick as they need the most help."


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"Many adversaries to worry about. Racnar and I can outrun Belly Draggers, and maybe even the Sharp beak Flyers, but Dome Heads can be very vicious." - Cayso thought, then he sighed as he spoke. - "This journey has been already too shooke, let's just hope we won't have the bad luck to find any of those."


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Yes, we should all stay close to each other, Ecco said. Then suddenly the body of Scarface began to shake under his hand. What the...??? He was so surprised that he removed one of his hands, but then put it fast on Scarfaces Body again. Now Scarface opened his eyes. Very wide. He shivered, could escape the hands which were holding him down and felt from Alis back. He got up stumpled around until he reached a wall where he could lay against. Then he sat down and screamed: NOOOOO,... Not this way, NOT THIS WAYY. We... we have.... to take... another way. Scarface said, still shivering.


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Cyrix was indeed shocked by Scarface's reaction and he immedaitely ran over to him and placed a hand on his head and asked "Why...what's wrong Scarface? Please tell us...we need to know! Why can't we go this way...it's the fastest way to the night flower."
Cyrix then looked up and asked "Does anyone know what's wrong with him?"


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Mim smiled a bit shy and bashfully at what Cyrix said, "I.. think I may like that." She said.  

When Scarface did what he did she looked over at him and Blue Eye slid from Ali's Mother's back and went over to him.  He put a hand on his shoulder calmly and gently, "What is wrong, why can't we go this way?" He asked him in a calm voice with some concern in it.


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Cayso didn't leave Ali's mother's back at first, but he realized what could be happening. - "This can be very bad Ecco." - Cayso frowned as he got down to reach Scarface - "Scarface, can you hear me?..." - the kid got closer to the injured Fast-bitter - "... what or who is in here?".


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I.. I am.. still me. Scarface answered out of breath. But... I saw it. It was so clear. My herd... if we continue this way,... we¥ll pass my head,.. and many of us would get bad injuries. Please, believe me. I saw it, really. He said with an expression of fear.


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Better go over and look for him, Ecco answered. With that he slided off Alis mothers back and went over to Scarface.


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Cyrix sighed when he heard Scarface speaking, but frowned when he mentioned his herd. The rainbow face then turned to the others and said "This could be a very big problem. What do you all suggest we do...and you children should speak up as well if you have any suggestions."

Onyx sighed and said "if I need to I can fly over and see if they are nearby...would that be okay Scarface?"


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"Even though we are numerous, we are still risking to much damage." - Cayso spoke with Scarface's words recorded in his mind - ".. how far are we from the alternative route?" - Cayso closed his eyes, he doesn't like the idea of more delays, but he also considers the fact that an attacking herd of fast-bitters can be too dangerous.


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Mim listened to the others and thought over a few things before she spoke.  "It is best if we can avoid them.  Even if we can easily defeat them we'd still end up injured and time being spent in battle, and taking care of those injured and then dealing with any pursuers left after the battle.   Thus we may save time and certainly trouble, by taking an alternate route." Mim said.

"Yes, how far is the other way.  Avoiding trouble sounds good, it certainly does."  Diver said.  

"Do you think you could see where they are and how close to us and what direction they are heading in without being seen or leading them back here accidentally?" Ali's mother asked Onyx.  

"I remember Dill & Icky.  I would rather avoid any trouble here if we can." Ali said.