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The Land Before Time: Sharpteeth Adventures

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Cayso's eyes were filling with excitment, but he still tried to control himself - "Well, I.. I don't know still what to say, haha this is just too great!." - he looked back to the portal - "but I think that maybe you should go back first to the island and see your son and the others."

Racnar is happy mainly because his brother is happy, but he is not very emotional about this matter because he has been throught many dissapointments before - "maybe this time..." - the kid said to himself as he looked at the spirit.


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"I hope this trial goes well for Longtail," Chomper said."


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"They are all very strong Chomper, they'll succeed." - Cayso said, his face showing happiness.

Racnar remained where he was, still eating that leaf. - "I wonder... what kind of trial they must face." - his voice was more firm now, the leaf is making it's effect.


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Longtail's father could see the hope in Cayso's eyes and he turned and said, "My...son...can wait. I would like to try to heal Racnar now if you would like...I'm sure it won't be that hard."



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Cayso looked at the spirit and replied - "If it is ok, I'll bring my brother here then. Besides, I think the sooner he gets cured, the sooner you'll be able to go with Longtail, Dante and Kai." - Cayso then went to where his brother is. Racnar stood up and both came back to where Longtail's father is.
When they arrived, both Fast-biters looked at the Guardian. Cayso's eyes have even more excitment than before, but Racnar's eyes tell otherwise, the smaller kid kept a more serious look.


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Longtail's father gave a smile as he looked at Racnar. He then said, "I need you to stand perfectly still and don't move okay Racnar?" He closed his eyes and took a deep breath as he began to glow brighter. After several seconds Longtail's fathers eyes shot open, the glowing stopped, and he jumped back as if he'd seen something horrible.
He took several deep breaths and looked at Racnar with a shocked expression. 'It...it can't be...that child...his destiny...is...even more important than Longtails...he...he can't possibly know what he has to do...its just...so much. Oh...you poor child.' thought longtail's father to himself. After a few more moments he found the strength to speak.
"Racnar...I-I...I'm sorry, but...I can't cure your sickness...not yet...i-its too soon. I am truly sorry."


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"Wait, wha.. what happened?, what do you mean you cannot cure him?... please, there must be a way!." - Cayso couldn't believe what was happening, but he stopped as his own brother grabbed very firmly his hand.
"Thank you very much... for trying to cure me, I know... you did your best effort." - Racnar bowed to Longtail's father as a sign of gratefulness, when he raised, Racnar used his free hand to wip a tear from Cayso's face. - "I think we both need a rest big bro'." - As Racnar turned his face to see Longtail's father again, the spirit saw the sadness deep within Racnar's eyes: the kid is no really sad because he is sick and his illness may eventually claim his life, but because of his brother's suffering.
After just a couple of seconds, Cayso turned his face too - "I am sorry, great guardian, for over reacting in this way..." - Cayso said with a bit of regret - "... but I was so happy, and I let go myself too easily." - he then wiped some more tears - "I'll always remember your generous action, and I hope you'll get your son... and also Dante and Kai as victors in the trial." - After that, Cayso smiled and bowed his head too, to later go with his brother, closer to the sea.


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"So what now?" Chomper asked sadly, knowing that Racnar's illness could not yet be cured.


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Longtail's father gave a heart felt sigh, as he stepped over to the two brothers. He stood next to the two brothers and said in a somber voice: "I'm sorry..I truly am...but know that showing your emotions like you did Cayso is a good thing...it shows you have a willingness to believe even when the worst happens, and that's something I admire." He then turned to Racnar and said, "You you one...have a very special day coming...and soon...and when it comes, you will see why your sickness can't be cured. On that day your moment to shine will be the best day of your young life...I can promise you that."


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Chomper, Rita, Veli, and Tyra were having mixed feelings.  Racnar would have a good day, despite his sickness. That confused them


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Cayso nodded - "I'll make sure Racnar will survive this sickness, and I am going to be there that day to see him shine." - the bigger brother said with much determination.

Racnar looked at Longtail's father - "Thank you... for everything." - he then turned to see Chomper and told him with a smile. - "Don't worry... because at least there is a hope... for a cure.... someday."


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Longtail s father gave a wide smile to everyone present as he said, "Yes, hope is all you will need Racnar...trust me. Unfortunately I have to be getting back to my....son. I'll see you all again soon alright?" He then turned and walked back through the portal.
He stepped back into the cave and looked around, and he noted it was looking far more depressing then when he'd last left.

Longtail twisted his head around and grinned.
"Bout time old one...I was starting to wonder if you'd gotten lost." Longtail commented as he laughed at his joke.

"Silence boy! you still need to be judged...then we can say your little chant and  bring us all back to life blah, blah." said Longtails father with a hint of scorn in his voice.

Soul giggled.
"Is everyone ready for the trials?"


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"It is, indeed it is." - Cayso said as he placed his right arm around his brother's shoulder.
"All we have to do now... is wait for Longtail, Kai and Dante." - Racnar commented - "I wish I know what kind of trial they must pass before they can return."


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Vayne nodded as well.
"The same here.  Somehow...I think they'll come back.  And when they do, they'll be stronger for it..."
He said, looking at the island with bright eyes...
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Dante nodded.
"Then...Let our trials begin..."
He said sadly...

Sankakku looked up at Soul.
"I am ready to begin this trial..."


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Longtail gave nervous smile as he turned around.
"Its...too quite...what's going on?"

Just then a bright light filled the cave and another flyer was present.
"My name...is Iolite little ones. And Sankakku it is good to see you again as well. I suppose it is time for the trials."


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"We can only hope everything goes well," Rita said.

"But what can we do now?" Chomper asked his friends and parents


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Cayso was still sitting next to his brother - "Well, I don't know what could we do while we wait for others." - he then felt his brother's head leaning on his shoulder, and realized he felt asleep. - "It seems it was a hard day for my brother. Chomper, did he get any attacks while I was in that cave?"


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"No, he didn't get harmed," Chomper assured Cayso.

"Hey guys, are any of you hungry?  I could go get you guys something to eat while we wait," Tyra offered, and Veli also asked