Land Before Time: Twilight Valley

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #280 on:** February 22, 2009, 09:03:07 PM

Grandpa Longneck sighed as he came into view of Mr.Thicknose.
"Well the children wer attacked by a pool of water near here, and it seems Longtail took quite a beating, his throat is sore, but that's not the biggest problem. It seems Misty the young Egg-stealer who entered the valley recently may have accidentally hurt one of our own, and the children are going to find her. I promised to look after Longtail until he was feeling better"

Serris · **Reply #281 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:23:35 AM

Littlefoot nodded. "Hmm. The Hidden Caverns, that's a good start."

"The Hidden Caverns are large. We may need some other searchers." Nod added.

"Too many searchers might make Misty uncomfortable." Deimos said.

"Hmm. I guess we'll take 2." Littlefoot said. He then turned to Kit and Lori. "Shall we take 2 other searchers?"

Kit12 · **Reply #282 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:37:50 AM

Mr. Thicknose nodded slowly, taking in all that was said. “Hmm…I see, well this is a problem. I don’t want to go spreading around a rumor, but if we don’t tell Mr. Threehorn about this he’s likely to be very mad when he does find out…yet I’m not sure I’d want him knowing about it just yet, for the poor egg eaters sake” he added still thinking.

“Hopefully those kids can get some progress done quickly” he finished.

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Kit thought about the question. “I think…” she tried to put herself in Misty’s feet, “so long as they were about our age and not any of our parents aged grown-ups or anything Misty would feel the most comfortable” she agreed, “but any of the grown-ups and she’s likely to think they’re coming after her for more than just talking”. It was still guessing, and Kit could only hope that none of their presences did make Misty uncomfortable.

Serris · **Reply #283 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:01:29 PM

(OOC - in case anyone is wondering, Deimos is older than the gang. He's the equivalent of a 22 year old.)

"I'll get Ducky. She can make anyone feel comfortable." Littlefoot said.

Deimos looked at his ax. "I think I should switch this for a less threatening weapon."

"Yeah, take a stone knife that you can strap to your leg or arm." Littlefoot then looked at Deimos's mouth, hands and feet. "Actually, leave the ax by Mr. Bigmouth's grove. Your claws and teeth will be good enough. Besides, we don't want to make Misty uncomfortable."

Deimos nodded and headed to Mr. Bigmouth's grove.

"Ah, Deimos are you here for herbs or weaponry?" Mr. Bigmouth asked.

"Neither." Deimos replied. He placed his stone ax against a tree.

He then headed back to where Mr. Thicknose and the group of searchers was located.

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Ozzie finally made his way to the Great Valley. He looked through the entrance and he could make out the forms of armed dinosaurs patrolling the entrance.

"You think hiding yourself among a valley of armed dinosaurs is going to protect you Strut? You wish." Ozzie muttered to himself.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #284 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:07:22 PM

Grandpa Longneck sighed as he agreed with Mr.Thicknose.
"Yes I want to tell sooner than later, but ether way, hes likely to turn the discussion into another shouting match. And that will get us nowhere, but it will buy the young ones time to find Misty so she can explain." he said in a confident voice.

Longtail had taken the quiet moment to fall asleep and was curled up on Grandpa Longnecks back.

Serris · **Reply #285 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:16:41 PM

Littlefoot returned with Ducky. "Okay, we got Ducky. Kit, Nod, Deimos, Mutt, Lori, everyone ready?"

Deimos nodded. "We need to find her before one of the patrols do."

Drake · **Reply #286 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:26:09 PM

"Yeah, I guess," Lori replied, wondering why she was still hanging out with the group. She wasn't going to stay in the Valley, so why was she letting herself getting caught up in their problems. Because I'm a big softie," she thought.

Kit12 · **Reply #287 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:31:37 PM

Kit smiled, glad to see that the others were interested in making Misty feel as comfortable as she could as well.

At Littlefoot's comment on finding Misty before a patrol did, Kit nodded, "Good point, let's get going" she flapped up, definitely wanting to find her friend before a patrol did.

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Mr. Thicknose nodded, "Hmm, well when you put it that way, I could almost handle his yelling" he half joked.

"Alright then, lets get to finding this second half of any Valley decision" he was making a joke off of an off comment Mr. Threehorn had made one time.

Serris · **Reply #288 on:** February 24, 2009, 07:05:11 PM

After a journey of several minutes, the group arrived at the entrance of the Hidden Caverns.

"The cave is dark. It is, it is." Ducky said.

Deimos snapped off 3 tree branches from a nearby dead tree.

He piled up some dried grass in a patch of dirt and used two pieces of flint he found to start a fire. He fanned the flames with handfuls of twigs. After the fire was was well established, he lit all three branches and extinguished the fire by covering it in dirt.

"Okay, Kit, Ducky, Lori, take a tree branch. We'll use it for light." Deimos said.

Ducky complied and took one of the torches.

Kit12 · **Reply #289 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:21:52 PM

"Mr. Threehorn, we need to talk" Mr. Thicknose said as he and Grandpa Longneck approached. "What about?" Mr. Threehorn turned to both of the individuals.

"Uh...well..." Mr. Thicknose looked to Grandpa Longneck, "there are reservations about one of our newcomers...".

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Kit took a lite branch as well and followed along with Ducky into the cave.

Misty had just finished burying the treesweet and stood as Kit and Ducky along with the others made their way out of the caverns.

"Misty!" Kit cried out relieved. The egg napper wheeled about, "Oh...hi guys...". Her gaze came over to Deimos and she cringed, "Geez, I...really left a mark didn't I" she said, "I mean..." she glanced aside.

"Misty..." Kit stepped forward, "did you hit Deimos?".

"It was an accident, I tripped on a rock!" Misty sighed, "and then...well...if it had just been that I would have just apologized, said oops eeps, whatever, but...well I'm sure no one missed how the battle was all but lost and the attackers got away, all because of me" Misty sighed once more, "I just couldn't face you all after that".

Serris · **Reply #290 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:31:45 PM

Deimos sighed. "Misty, just apologize if you screw up."

"Well, we have to get back to Grandpa Longneck and hope Mr. Threehorn hasn't gotten the news yet." Nod said.

The group then headed to the Thundering Falls Lake where they encountered Grandpa Longneck.

"Grandpa, we found Misty. The whole thing was an accident." Littlefoot said.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #291 on:** February 25, 2009, 02:49:14 AM

Grandpa Longneck was about to say what had transpired when he heard his grandson call out. He gave a sigh of relief as he turned and smiled.
"Very well done Littlefoot. Is Misty safe?" he asked with concern hoping he'd get a good answer.

Longtail however happened to fall off of Grandpa's back and landed on his belly, however he stayed asleep despite the pain.

Grandpa Longneck was surprised, but glad to see that he was okay.

Kit12 · **Reply #292 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:53:25 AM

Misty looked after the departing group in shock for a bit, "That...that's it?" she asked surprised. Kit smiled, "you should really have more faith in us, we're your friends" she said.

Misty sighed, "Yeah, ok, I'll put that on the list of stuff to do better as well" she said with a small smile as she followed.

Once they reached Grandpa Longneck, Misty hesitantly but determinedly came out. "Uh...yes sir, I'm fine" she said, "Just have to learn to take responsibility a bit better" she half muttered, "um...it's the whole being an egg napper thing I think, too good at running". She took a deep breath, "Sorry" she said, "for the trouble and then more trouble".

Serris · **Reply #293 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:50:38 PM

"That's okay." Deimos said.

"Now what do we do?" Nod asked.

Sunset was approaching.

"Well, maybe we could get something to eat. Combat is quite intense." Deimos said.

"Yeah, let's do that." Littlefoot said.

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Over in Mr. Bigmouth's grove, Mr. Bigmouth used a torch to light 2 small piles of wood inside a fire ring made of stones. The fire illuminated the entrance of the grove.

"Well, I hope the patrols are enjoying their..." He was cut off by a stone throwing knife being embedded in a tree near him.

"Hey! The target range is near the Gravel Fields!" He shouted.

A large rock was thrown at him in response. It narrowly missed his head. "Can't you hear!" he shouted again, "If you want to throw rocks or knives go to the target range, damn it!"

Another large rock missed him. Mr. Bigmouth took the hint and ran into his grove. When he reached the core of the grove; he seized Deimos's stone ax.

"I'm not used to close quarters combat but it's do or die." he said grimly, clutching the handle of the ax.

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Ozzie was hiding out in a small cave near one of the Valley entrance to the Feeding Grounds. Several times he heard patrols just inside the valley.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #294 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:46:38 AM

Grandpa Longneck nodded his head.
"Yes, food at this time of day is important for everyone. Come along, lets find some food." he said as he turned to leave.

Longtail however blinked his eyes open at the mention of food and grinned as he stood up and hobbled after his friends, his breathing still a little heavy, but much better than before.

Kit12 · **Reply #295 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:23:14 PM

Kit laughed as Longtail leapt up, "In case you missed it, Misty explained how it was an accident and isn't in trouble anymore" she summed up.

Near where she walked with the others Misty sighed, "Yeah, apparently those tales I heard about how great the Great Valley herd is are true".

"Well, there are moments of misunderstanding" Kit allowed, "like one time half of the Valley dinosaurs wanted to actually kick Cera out as a young one just 'cause she lied about defeating bellydraggers, and it was all her dad's fault anyway since...".

Kit then noticed that Mr. Threehorn had been silent but was with he group. She smiled nervously, "I mean, never mind". The Threehorn just grumbled but didn't say anything.

Serris · **Reply #296 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:15:42 PM

"Well, I'll be at the stream." Deimos said "Chomper, Misty want to come with me for fish?"

Littlefoot, Ducky, Hyp and Nod headed over to the Feeding Grounds where they encountered Strut.

"Mmm. Nice to see you." Strut said. He was stuffing Sweet Bubbles into his mouth.

"How did you get them?" Littlefoot asked.

Strut grinned and pointed to a rock by his side.

"Wow. You actually knocked down a branch with a rock?" Hyp said, astonished.

Strut nodded. "Yep. I seem to have a natural talent for projectiles. You should have seen me with the hollow reed and darts or the stone tipped spears."

"Well, don't get too cocky. You need to be able to fight at close quarters too." Littlefoot replied. He was eating from one of the piles of treestars on the ground.

The Great Valley Guardian · **Reply #297 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:27:19 PM

Longtail smiled at Strut.
"Not bad...If you wouldn't mind Strut, I'd like to have a sparring match with you...just to see how good you really are." he said as he picked up several leaves and ate them. 'I wonder what his answer will be?' thought Longtail to himself.

Serris · **Reply #298 on:** February 28, 2009, 12:46:52 AM

"I'm a thrower not a close quarters fighter. If you want a close quarters battle, go to Deimos." Strut replied. He had finished eating his Sweet Bubbles and was now eating some treestars.

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Deimos was at a stream. He used his hand to swat a large fish from the stream and devoured it.

Chomper was eating some large beetles.

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Mr. Bigmouth was inside his grove with a stone ax. The voices of the invaders could be heard but they haven't found him yet.

Drake · **Reply #299 on:** February 28, 2009, 12:55:36 AM

Lori yawned as she watched the other two sharpteeth eat. He was leaning back against a tree trunk and soaking up the heat of the sun. She glanced over at the other two and asked. "Do you have any family here in the valley?"