The Land Before Time

Kor · **Reply #500 on:** September 11, 2008, 03:50:31 PM

The very old flier looked around at the various folks present and what was going on. "More arguing, just like the last times I visited here. Some things never change."

Rhyn looked at the old flyer. "If you are tired maybe you can rest at my parent's nest. If they would not mind." Rhyn said.

"I wouldn't want to be in the way or impose, but resting is a good idea. Nothing we can do here." She said.

They stood up and flew a short distance away and saw Mr. Thicknose walking away from the meeting place and the old flyer landed a short distance in front of him and to one side.

"Hey kid, I didn't know you were still kicking around. Aren't you heading in the wrong direction." The very old flyer said.

Mr. Thicknose looked at her and smiled a bit, "Nice to see you again and no I'm heading in the right direction. I learned quite some time ago that when they," he said indicating the meeting area behind him with his head, "start arguing it's best to rest and do other things since they will not listen."

"I know the feeling." The old flyer said. "Let's go to some water nearby." She said.

"I know just the spot." Mr. Thicknose said and continued in the direction where he was headed with the 2 flyers flying along with him.

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Mim finished what she was eating and went off to get a little water before heading back to the cave entrance.

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Mia and Diver had finished their snack and floated in the water and got a drink, being sure to keep their backs to where Blue-eye and Scarface were so they would not see them eat, not being use to seeing friendly sharpteeth or fast biters eating.

"Nice tasty fish." Blue-eyes said to Scarface.

Lillefot · **Reply #501 on:** September 11, 2008, 04:04:43 PM

"Thank you Zaine." Blueberry said silently without stoping.
"I... have some things to tell the grownups, and it considers Cyrix aswell..."
"Have... you seen him?"

Blueberry stoped, looked at the ground and held a hand to his head. Then he looked at Zaine.

"Zaine. The things I'm about to tell is not going to be easy for any of us..."
"Just look at me!" Blueberry stood breathing deeply but stressy, he was almost going to let go of it.
He managed to swallow the cry for now.
"Can you please, tell me what has happened in the meeting so far...?"

Nimrod · **Reply #502 on:** September 11, 2008, 04:28:37 PM

Ecco looked up again. I am not sure. I think I should.... follow him. After all... it was my fault. But he could get angry again. And I don¥t want him to be angry at me. I really don¥t. Ecco looked to the other folks. I don¥t know what to do. I was such an idiot to bring you all in this dangour. I am so sorry.

Scarface tasted the fish he caught. Hmm, yes, they are more tasty then such little crawlers. He giggled. Well, maybe I am better then you in the beginning. But in the end, I think you¥ll stay better forever. You have amazing skills in hunting.

So, what do you guys think are the grown ups doing right now? Ruby asked with a look to the others in the cave.

Kor · **Reply #503 on:** September 11, 2008, 05:31:31 PM

"They do taste good. But don't worry, you'll get good. I can teach you some and the grown ups can teach you more." Blue-eyes said to Scarface, having finished his fish.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #504 on:** September 11, 2008, 05:57:01 PM

Cera against her wishes did as Zaine asked and stayed with Littlefoot and Ecco. She sat down and asked Littlefoot:
"You were with Blueberry, now what was so horrible that you had to run halfway across the valley and bump into me like that?!"

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Wether by fate, or just blind dumb luck as Cyrix was walking down a random path he heard voices. These voices sounded familiar. 'Too familiar...' as he walked onto the path he noticed Zaine and Blueberry.

He called out "Boys wait up! Where are you two going?"

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #505 on:** September 11, 2008, 07:09:39 PM

Virgil ran up beside Cyrix, breathing somewhat heavily.
"Indeed. Have you seen the others? I know that my brother, at least, should be around here somewhere..."
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Motochika looked at Ruby.
"If there is anything I suspect they are doing, it would be arguing. That seems to be all that many adults do during times of crisis."
He sighed...
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Dante sat next to Littlefoot and Cera.
"Whatever it was, it looks like it did a bit of a number on ya. What exactly was it?"

LBTFan13 · **Reply #506 on:** September 11, 2008, 07:59:34 PM

Zaine nodded. "No problem Blueberry, that's what friends are for." He then sighed. "I don't know where Cyrix is, but I already told him about Longtail. He realizes that he may have to kill him, but we're convincing him to keep faith that Longtail will break free. As for the meeting, I left halfway through becuse one of the adults called Longtail worthless and suggested that we forget about him. I don't know what's happened since then, and I really don't want to know."

Zaine then heard Cyrix call out to them, and he turned around. "Well, here's Cyrix now." He stepped towards him. "We're heading back to the meeting circle. Blueberry has something to tell the others. The situation is much worse than we could have ever imagined."

Kor · **Reply #507 on:** September 12, 2008, 01:30:11 AM

Mr. Thicknose, Rhyn, and the very old flier grew near the water nearest the meeting place Rhyn went ahead to dive into the water and have an enjoyable swim for a few seconds before she surfaced. The other 2 drew near.

"A flyer who knows how to swim, there is something you do not see every day." The very old flyer said with a bit of amusement in her voice.

"Yes, a few do here but not very many." Mr. Thicknose said as he got closer to the water and took a drink.

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Mim returned to near the cave entrance, staying outside to again give those inside privacy and thinking if she was needed they could come outside where she was.

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Waiting to see if his friends would appear, and with all the usual arguing Petrie grew tired and gradually went to sleep where he was on Grandpa Longneck.

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"Is that enough, or are you still hungry for more fish?" Blue-eyes asked Scarface while looking at him.

The Dark Patriot · **Reply #508 on:** September 12, 2008, 03:21:30 AM

"Guess some things are the same no matter where you go..." Kariya said, glancing at Spiral.

Spiral returned the glance. And we've gone a long ways since we started wandering... he thought.

Nimrod · **Reply #509 on:** September 12, 2008, 10:44:38 AM

Sad but true, Ruby answered. It looks like they¥d never learn it. But, well, anyway. Let¥s just hope that everything turns out well. She looked over to Spiral. How are you and your injuries doing? Need any water or more moos? She asked.

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I am still a bit hungry, yes, Scarface answered. He looked out for a fish. There were many and after some tries he gave up. Man, they are just to fast.... May.. you, Blue-eye? Scarface asked with the hoping Blue-eye could catch a fish for him.

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Ecco looked at Littlefoot. You need something mate? Maybe water or anything I could do?

Kor · **Reply #510 on:** September 12, 2008, 12:09:30 PM

"Sure I wouldn't mind. You just rest here." Blue-eyes said and then went into the water to catch another fish for Scarface. He went back underwater, swimming around with care and stealth. He swam slowly along then suddenly struck out, catching a fish, one of the largish ones he was aiming for. He then went back to where Scarface was holding the fish out for you, "Think this one will be enough for a bit?" He asked smiling in his usual friendly way.

Mia and Diver floated in the water enjoying their green food and letting the others eat in piece.

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Mim awoke and looked around at the surroundings and the way things looked, guessing how long it may take to clean up and straighten up the main areas of the Great Valley.

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Zal the very old Quetzalcoatus & Mr. Thicknose watched Rhyn playing in the water for a bit before Mr. Thicknose turned to Zal.

"Is this a usual visit or are you here for other reasons?" He asked.

"Originally it was going to be my usual not to periodic visits, visiting some friends I have who live a bit outside the Great Valley, then some folks here, younger friends," She said pausing to look at Mr. Thicknose for a moment, and some relatives I have here, then this happened." She said waiving vaguely where the storm had been.

"Yes, such a mess. I wonder if we've seen the end of it or if it may get worst." He said.

"From what I've seen it may get worst. You've not seen what it is like outside. Luckily my friends have a place that is not bad currently, usually it is quite nice, and they do have caves they can stay in that do have water and fish in them." She said.

"ah, yes, the .... fastbiters who are friendly. I think you mentioned them a time or 2." He said, not sure before if fastbiters or any sharpteeth could be friends, at least till he had met some, like Chomper, who were.

Zal raised a hand to rub a side of her beak a moment as she thought, "I wonder if talking of the valley may be needed." She said, half to herself.

"THE valley, you think things may be that bad?" Mr. Thicknose said, having heard about it from stories some old far walkers told in his youth and some from his grandparents.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #511 on:** September 12, 2008, 06:53:34 PM

Cyrix didn't look the least bit convinced as he said "What could possibly be worse than this...my nephew is missing, the valley herd is arguing...again, and as far as I know, that storm is cause of all this bad stuff happening!"
He then sighed as he realized he was raising his voice. He looked to Zaine and then Blueberry as he said "I'm sorry, I shouldn't be yellling not at a time like this."

Cyrix then asked "So Blueberry what is so important anyway?"

Granpa Longneck felt Petrie fall asleep on his head and the elder Longneck smiled 'I don't know how he can sleep with all this commotion going on.' thought Grandpa to himself.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #512 on:** September 13, 2008, 01:34:16 AM

Virgil nodded at Cyrix.
"Well...I suppose that we could have had deaths on our hands. Other than that, things do seem to be at their darkest."
He said grimly...

The Dark Patriot · **Reply #513 on:** September 13, 2008, 03:22:24 AM

Spiral closed his eyes for a moment, analyzing how he felt in all areas...and came up with a fairly positive response from most sections. "I think I'm OK..." he said, opening his eyes again. He stretched out carefully but thoroughly, not liking the fact that he was sort of stuck on the ground.

Well, maybe not stuck... he thought. "...I think it's time to see if I can get up here...," he said, moving into a better position for getting his feet under him.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #514 on:** September 13, 2008, 01:44:50 PM

Motochika saw Spiral trying to stand up, and he walked over to his side, offering his arm.
"Need any...assistance, Sir Spiral?"
He asked...

Nimrod · **Reply #515 on:** September 13, 2008, 02:55:36 PM

Scarface bowed in gratefulness. Thank you. That¥s enough for me now. And yeah, sure. I really would be glad if you could teach me some of your skills, he said and smiled.

Okay, Ruby answered. But be sure that you don¥t overdo yourself. She said with concern in her voice.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #516 on:** September 13, 2008, 03:02:11 PM

"As bad as our situation is...a death would the last thing anyone here could want." commented Cyrix as he nodded and turned to Virgil.
Cyrix then smiled and said "But I'm sure with so many of us here, a death won't happen. I'm sure of it!"

Kor · **Reply #517 on:** September 13, 2008, 04:39:30 PM

Blue-eyes nodded, "I'd be glad to help to teach you." He said.

Mia and Diver still floated, having finished their food and decided to float for a while and relax till they were sure the others were finished.

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Mim looked at the entrance and went a bit closer, "How is everyone in there?" She said staying outside to give them privacy but asking to be sure everyone was ok, "Anyone need anything?" She asked.

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Mr Thicknose and Zal continued to get a drink of water as Rhyn came to the bank and walked out of the water to sit and relax.

"I wonder how long they will argue." Zal said.

"No tellings, It be quite some time. If we could get Mr. or Mrs. Longneck away from the others they would listen, and a few others would. Then there are Littlefoot and his friends." Mr. Thicknose said.

"Littlefoot? That is an unusual name." Zal said, finishing her drink and standing again.

"Yes, he's a young longneck... who I have noticed has a tendency to, at times, get done what needs doing while others argue. A remarkable youngster, and his friends also."

"They sound very special, like some other groups of youngsters elsewhere like Bambo, a young threehorn and his friends, and another young longneck and some of his friends, I forgot their names, a swimmer, flyer, a finback, a small lizard type who loves a certain type of tree sweets." Zal said.

The Dark Patriot · **Reply #518 on:** September 13, 2008, 05:24:43 PM

Spiral hesitated for a moment, then accepted the offered hand, holding his stick with his other hand. With both the assistance of Motochika and the use of his own stick, he was able to get to his feet without much trouble. "Thank you, Mister....Chosokabe, right?" he said, wondering if he'd gotten the name right.

"You be careful now...Remember what I said..."Kariya said, moving in a bit in case he brother needed any help.

After a quick test, he found out that he would be able to walk, though it'd be slow. He took a few experimental steps, using his stick as an aid to keep from putting all of his weight on his injured leg and being careful to limit the range of motion so as to not cause further damage. "Still not going anywhere fast, but hey, I can walk!" he said, partly in response to Mim's question. Just getting up had put him in a far better mood.

StarfallRaptor · **Reply #519 on:** September 14, 2008, 01:31:59 AM

Motochika smiled.
"It is good to see that you can stand. How are you feeling now?"
He asked, relieved to see Spiral standing...

The Land Before Time - "Dawn"