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"Anyone else out here?" Chomper and Rita called.


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Scarface turned around as he heard Petrie talking behind him. "We are almost there", he called out as he reached with one hand for Ducky.


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Longtail was shocked by all the information that there had been more survivors than even he had expected. He turned to face the wall that held the other surviors who he assumed were friends of his, and said, "Wait...I think I have an idea for getting this wall open a lot more..."

Hunter turned and asked,
"And what my friend would that be?"

Longtail smiled for a moment and said, "Heh...screaming contest...."

Azure had to ask,
"What are you talking about Longtail? How is something like that going to help us now?!"


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"You can't break down a wall with a scream, can you?" asked Ichy.


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Longtail only smiled harder at Ichy's comment as he replied, "Watch me...Hunter come here please."

Hunter obliged and stepped next to Longtail.
"Everyone inside the cave should probably stand away from the wall...it might come down faster than we think!" she shouted.


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"Got it," Ichy said, flying backwards, signaling for Dil to follow.

"Take cover!" Rory called to everyone else.


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Scarface looked kind of surprise, because he didn¥t know what was going on. "Wait Ducky, I think they want us to stay away from the stones. Better we wait here. How is it down there... erm, Spike was your name, wasn¥t it? Can you handle the weight a bit longer? And what is with you Aurelia?"


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Petrie frowned a bit worried at that idea and flapped down, "N-now Longtail, just because that time Cera tried it during the cold time with the ground sparkles..." he began, yet saw that there was no stopping this.

"Ooh" he darted out of the way with everyone else.

"Uh..." Twiz began to lead Azure back away from Hunter and Longtail, "Nevermind why or how it's going to help, we're just going to want to duck..." he said


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Azure sighed as she knew there was no way of arguing with Twiz and she stepped away from both Longtail and Hunter with a skeptical look on her face as she didn't believe this would help.

Dil followed Ichy as well and wondered if this would really work.

Longtail and Hunter then as if practicing for this very moment both inhaled and screeched at the top of their lungs and the ground began to shake in response, then after several moments large cracks began to form in the rocks separating the other survivors and finally collapsed completely letting those trapped on the inside of the cave out.

Longtail stopped screaming and sat down.

Hunter followed Longtail's example, but walked over to the survivors and asked, "Are you alright? It must've been dark in there."


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Chomper was happy to see the other survivors.

"It actually worked..." Chomper said amazed.


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Cera shook her head vigorously following the scream and waited for the ringing in her ears to wear off.  As the dust settled and she saw Ducky.  "Ducky!" she screamed and ran up to the big mouth.


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"Cera?  Oh, Cera!  I am so glad to see you, yep yep yep!" Ducky squealed as Cera ran up to her.  Ducky tightly embraced Cera's left front leg.  Meanwhile, Renn looked aound at the others who had rescued them.

"Thanks, guys," he said with a look of gratitude.

"Phew!  I did not know how much longer I could hold them up.  That was a pretty cool trick.  Thanks," added Spike.  Aurelia looked over at Scarface.

"Are ya okay, Scarface?" she asked out of concern.


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"Maybe we can now start searching for a new home," Rory said, glad to see more dinos having survived.


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Ducky looked at Rory while still holding onto Cera.

"But, what about our families?  They must have survived, yep yep yep," she whispered.


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Rory and the others looked nervous.

"Yeah....Ducky.....they....they," he tried to say, having a hard time doing so.


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"They what?" Ducky choked as tears swelled in her eyes.


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Longtail had been looking at the sky as he heard the others speaking, and the moment Ducky mentioned their families, Longtail turned with a blank emotionless glaze in his eyes as he spoke.
"Ducky...our families are dead....just do the smart thing, let it go, and get over the pain."

Azure turned to face Longtail with a look of shock on her face as she shouted, "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! I understand this is hard on you, but that was just uncalled for!"

Longtail without another word turned and walked away, not sure where he was going, nor did he really care...he just...needed to vent, and being around the others would only cause more problems.


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Scarface holded his right shoulder, because he got hit by a rock. As he heard Aurelia¥s question, how he was doing he looked at her and gave a thankful smile. "I am fine so far, thanks. Just my arm... well, is hurting a bit. What¥s about you?"

Ecco wondered what is the matter with Longtail. He knew that he is hurt, but why is he so cold about the lost of Ducky¥s parents. He went over to Ducky, and the other newcomers they saved and laid a hand on Ducky¥s shoulder, not saying anything, just to give her the feeling that she isn¥t alone.

Meanwhile, Shorty was searching for other survivors. But he couldn¥t find any. As he heard the scream, he went back to where the others were, noticing the new one¥s around now. "Wow, I am really glad that there are more survivors," he said with a smile


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"I'm doin' fine, thanks," Aurelia replied before she turned her attention to Ducky.  She reached down and gently nuzzled Ducky's head.

"Don't listen to what Longtail said.  It really sucks to lose your entire family at once.  Believe me, I know what it's like.  It's somethin' that, well, only many bright circles can heal," Aurelia soothed.

"You'll be okay, sweetie.  We all will, for that matter," added Renn.  Ducky only continued to cry harshly.


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Chomper and the other teen sharpteeth got moving behind Longtail.

"Can't believe we lived," Ichy said to Dil.