Reply To: The Land Before Time XV: The Friendly Sharptooth Flyer
CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: PTERO IS ADOPTED
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Ptero wasn’t sure what to do. He stared at the Leaf Eaters. “I should have told you. I’m a Sharp Beak. Or part one anyway. My Dad was a Flattooth. I was afraid to tell because I thought that you’d not want me here anymore. If you don’t, I can go be with the pack as their new leader.” said Ptero.
“You are welcome here Ptero. We can see that you are a good kid and wouldn’t hurt us.” said Mama Flyer. Pterano nodded.
Ptero looked at the pack. I’m rather fond of you guys, I’ll admit it. However, my heart leads me to stay here. said Ptero.
The choice is yours kid. said Phil.
I guess this is farewell. said Ptero to the pack.
Good luck in your life kiddo. said another Sharp Beak.
You’d have made a great leader of the pack. said another Sharp Beak.
You are always welcome with us. said another Sharp Beak.
Ptero waved goodbye to the pack. He was fond of them. However, his destiny was to be in the Great Valley. The pack flew off.
“Where will I live now? I have no family left.” said Ptero.
“You can stay here with us. In our family.” said Mama Flyer. Ptero hugged her, Pterano, and Petrie.
“Your father would have been proud of your bravery today Ptero.” said Pterano.
“Yes, I think this is what he would have wanted for me.” said Ptero.
“Me glad that you part of me family now!” said Petrie.
“Me too Petrie. Me too.” said Ptero, smiling.
♪ I finally get to be me.
I finally get to be in charge of my destiny.
Wonderful horizons have spread out in front of me.
Myself I am finally allowed to be.
I can be happy and I can be free. ♪ sang Ptero.
♪ It so wonderful that being you is enough.
You no longer have life that rough. ♪ sang Petrie.
♪ It’s so great to yourself be true.
It’s so great to live your life as you. ♪ sang Petrie and Ptero, finishing the song.
“I’m glad that everyone is all right.” said Papa Swimmer.
“Yes, we’ve had quite a lot of excitement today.” said Grandpa Longneck.
“Yes, this reminds of the time that…” began Ducky’s aunt, starting to ramble. The others, minus Ptero, who didn’t yet realize how annoying she was, groaned. It was lucky that it was getting close to bedtime as she was putting them to sleep.
“Goodbye.” said Cera, leaving with her father and stepmother.
“See you tomorrow.” said Ducky. She and Spike left with Mama and Papa Swimmer.
“See you tomorrow guys. I’m glad Ptero is staying. We’re going to have so much fun together.” said Littlefoot. He left with Grandma and Grandpa Longneck.
Ptero and Petrie returned to the nest. “Petrie, tomorrow I can teach you all the flying secrets that I’ve learned from the Sharp Beaks. You might be as good as me. Well, close.” smiled Ptero.
Petrie grinned. “Me’d like that.” he said.
“And if those Large Flyers decide to bother you again, they’ll have me to deal with.” said Ptero. Petrie smiled.
The two went to bed, exhausted. Ptero had found his true family at last.
As for Ptero himself, the others would have many adventures with him. But those are other stories…
