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In the land before time

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Belmont had left for the Thundering Falls, the thought of swimming beneath the huge waterfall was great, suddenly somebody stopped him "you're one of the newcomers aren't you" a voice said and a tan-colored maiasaura walked out into the field, Belmont recognized her immediately "Ms Maia" he conceded,the maiasaura nodded, "why aren't you with the others" she asked "I wanted some time alone" Belmont responded, he remembered Ms.Maia's threatening look back at the meeting but here she sure wasn't acting like that.

"I've never seen anyone like you" Ms. Maia said "I'm a human, do you prefer this look better" Belmont explained kindly before morphing into a brachiosaurus "it doesn't matter,what's your name" she asked "you can call me Belmont" Belmont aknowleged, "I saw you at the meeting" Ms. Maia responded "and I saw you" Belmont replied, it turned out Belmont , if not every Land Before Time fan had been wrong about Ms. Maia , she wasn't evil or mean or threatening at all.

"So where are you going" Ms. Maia asked "the Thundering Falls,why" Belmont responded, "I was just curious" she explained, the two each said they're goodbyes for now and Belmont contiued walking to the Thundering Falls.
 

 


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"Well since they're both back we should get this hole blocked off,' johan said


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Chronicler and Ruby were still at their cave. After cutting off all the leaves and branches from the first bamboo plant, Chronicler looked carefully at every part of it.

Curious, Ruby asked, "Why are you looking at that plant like that?"

"Let's just say I'm a technical person," replied Chronicler. "Whenever I make something, I have to make sure that everything is precise, and I mean everything." After looking over every part of the bamboo, he confirmed that it was exactly the way he wanted it. It now resembled a simple bamboo pole, which he thought would be excellent for self-defense. He set aside the bamboo pole and grabbed the other bamboo plant. Now he had to make that gift he had promised to give to Claw by the end of the day.

"I have a right to collect anything I want. It's just junk anyway."
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"Oh, Spike," Ducky giggled as she swam near her brother.  "I cannot even think about food when I am swimming and having so much fun, no no no."

"Yeah, that counts I guess," Cera replied to Longtail.  While she was glad to see her friends having fun, Cera felt left out.  She was beginning to feel sad when Anna swam over to her.

"You're not comin' in any further?" Anna asked.

"No.  I've gotta tell you something," Cera said.

"Lemme guess, you're not much of a swimmer?" Anna guessed.

"How'd you guess?" Cera asked.

"Well, why else would someone like yourself, who is so sure of herself and likes doin' things with her pals, be standin' over here while everyone else is havin' all the fun?" Anna replied.

"You're smarter than I thought.  I just wish I could be out there with everybody else.  Even Tricia's braver about the water than I am," Cera said.

"I think you're just scared of the water 'cuz you're not your strongest when in water.  Back in my world, we have a way of helpin' folks get rid of phobias," Anna said as she continued to swim in place.

"Foe-bee-uhs?" Cera asked.

"Yeah.  That's our word for an intense, irrational fear," Anna explained.

"Do you think that's what I'm dealing with?" Cera wondered.

"It's a possibility," Anna said.

"Well, tell me about this 'treatment'," Cera said.

"Well, what we do is expose the individual to their phobia and it helps 'em overcome their fear when they realize they're not in harm's way.  That bein' said, would ya like to try what I'm talkin' about?  I promise no pranks," Anna asked.

"Sure," Cera replied with a smile.  "No pranks from me, either."

"A'ight, then," Anna said before she turned so her back was turned to Cera.  She was submerged to her shoulders.

"Hang onto me and I'll swim us out to the others," Anna said.  Cera did as told, and wrapped her front legs snugly around Anna's neck.

"Ack!  Not too tight now," Anna choked.

"Sorry," Cera giggled as she loosened her hold.

"Much better.  Okay, here goes," Anna said before she swam out toward the others.  She made sure at least Cera's head was above the water as she swam.  Meanwhile, Cera was enjoying herself.  The deeper water did not seem so bad after all.

"Hey, guys!  I'm out here now!" Cera said with a smile.


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"Indeed.  We need to get the hole plugged up and the wall secure before any unpleasant sharpteeth get in to cause mischief." Mim said.  

"Indeed.  Working together we can get this done before long.  We have done it at least once before." Grandpa Longneck said to those present.  

"Ok, who will do what?" Flapper asked looking around the area.


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"That's awesome Cera!" Amy cheered Cera on, knowing that Cera wasn't the greatest swimmer in the world.

Then she looked toward Thomas and smiled politely, "Hi Thomas, how'd you get back in the valley so fast?"

Little Foot also was about to greet Thomas, but he saw Cera out in the water and he shouted, "Awesome Cera, you go!"




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Belmont had finally arrived at the Thundering Falls, the water fall brought a sense of calmness to him and not far from it was the other GOF members, the gang and a few others, he walked to where they were and then waded into the shallow water "so what's been going on lately" Belmont asked some of the dinosaurs and humans as he approched them.
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Ali was by Littlefoot's side, was watching Cera enjoy herself "good job Cera" she spoke.
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Ms. Maia walked back to her nest and looked at her eggs "don't worry my children, you'll be with me soon enough" she said out loud.
 

 


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Sam wasn't sure if the others heard him so he repeated himself. "Hey guys what's going on,' sam asked.


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Claw looked at Sam and responded, walking out of the water.

"Everybody here is having fun in the water. That's what is going on." he said.
Pessimist sees a dark tunnel. Optimist sees a light in the tunnel. Realist sees the light of coming train. And a driver sees three idiots standing on the track.

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'Thanks,' sam said. Sam got into the water. "You know claw I really could get used to living here,' sam said.


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"Really? You could?" Claw asked, as he lay down on the grass and let the sun dry his scaly skin "Is this so much better place, than the one you used to live?"
Pessimist sees a dark tunnel. Optimist sees a light in the tunnel. Realist sees the light of coming train. And a driver sees three idiots standing on the track.

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." - Watership Down by Richard Adams.


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"Well I would miss electricity but I think I could manage living here it's just so much more peaceful,' sam said.


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"Except the time when some big sharptooth is chasing you. In civilized world you don't have to worry about that." fastbiter pointed out.
Pessimist sees a dark tunnel. Optimist sees a light in the tunnel. Realist sees the light of coming train. And a driver sees three idiots standing on the track.

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." - Watership Down by Richard Adams.


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"True but here I don't have to worry about my NF 1 since it doesn't affect me in this form,' sam said.


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"Excuse me. Your NF what? I don't think I know what that is." Claw said with curiosity in his voice.
Pessimist sees a dark tunnel. Optimist sees a light in the tunnel. Realist sees the light of coming train. And a driver sees three idiots standing on the track.

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." - Watership Down by Richard Adams.


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"My Neurofibromatosis type 1 it's a genetic desease it can cause bumps to grow on the body and it can affects nerves,' sam said.


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"It can affects nerves..." Claw repeated "Is this painful?"
Pessimist sees a dark tunnel. Optimist sees a light in the tunnel. Realist sees the light of coming train. And a driver sees three idiots standing on the track.

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." - Watership Down by Richard Adams.


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"I see... So if you had to choose, you would rather stay in this world? I'm not sure if I would. I mean... It's nice place and all, but it's not a home." Claw said, thinking about the life he and other GoF members had left behind "Maybe I need more time to put down roots, so to speak."
Pessimist sees a dark tunnel. Optimist sees a light in the tunnel. Realist sees the light of coming train. And a driver sees three idiots standing on the track.

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." - Watership Down by Richard Adams.