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CHAPTER FIVE: THE BASE OF WHITE MOUNTAIN
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Littlefoot thought for a moment of giving her some made up story. However, he quickly realized that she wasn’t likely to take any baloney and that the best hope of getting her to let him stay was to tell the truth. “I wanted to help Ali with her father.” said Littlefoot.
“You are not fully grown. You put yourself in danger coming here!” scolded the Old One.
“Ali helped me with my Grandpa. It’s the least I can do.” said Littlefoot.
“I trust you didn’t tell your grandparents of this.” said the Old One knowingly. Littlefoot nodded.
She shook her head. “Typical young dinosaurs. They reach the Time of Great Growing and they think they can do anything!” she grumbled.
“Well, we made it here.” said Cera defensively.
“You young ones have a lot to learn.” said the Old One, shaking her head.
“Please do not send us back. That would not be good. Oh no, no, no.” said Ducky.
“Very well. But I cannot promise your safety. You are not part of my herd after all and I am not liable for anything that happens to you.” she said sternly.
“We understand.” said Petrie.
“How did your unauthorized trip from the Great Valley go?” asked the Old One.
“Well, fine, mostly. Some Blowing White Ground Sparkles held us up in a cave where we encountered Large Claws. But, we got away.” said Guido.
Ali came near to Littlefoot and his friends. “I guess I can talk to you now more, now that you got yourself exposed.” she said.
“You knew about them coming Ali?” scolded the Old One. Ali nodded. The Old One again shook her head.
“Teenagers.” she grumbled.
“Large Claws? You ran into Sharpteeth, didn’t you?” snapped Ali at Littlefoot.
“We didn’t shout ‘Here we are!’, but, yeah.” said Littlefoot. “I can handle myself.” Littlefoot reassured her.
“Ah, it’s your third cousin. Guess he really likes you if he came all the way here.” said Rhett.
Littlefoot and Rhett both liked Ali. The two had been rivals ever since Rhett had first come to the Great Valley. He had boasted of being a brave Longneck who fought off many Sharpteeth. However, introducing him to Chomper had caused him to drop the charade in a hurry. Littlefoot had been one-up on Rhett ever since then. Rhett had since improved, though it was clear that he wanted Ali’s attentions and wasn’t fond of sharing them with Littlefoot.
“I don’t see any green food around here.” said Perrin’s mother.
“It is higher up. We found a spot near warm water where it still grows.” said the Old One.
Littlefoot came to Ali’s mother. “How is Ali’s father?” Littlefoot asked. He knew that there was too much fear in Ali for it to merely be a hurt leg.
“He is hurt. And I fear because of those pesky Large Claws around here. And, if that weren’t enough, some Longnecks are challenging us for our food.” said Ali’s mother.
“Can’t they share?” Littlefoot asked.
Al’s mother laughed. “They don’t want to. They come in a group and are just a bunch of big bullies.” she said in disgust.
Meanwhile, nearby, some Large Claws sniffed the air. They smelled the Leaf Eaters. They ran off, eager to go tell their pack of the food source that they had found. They were not spotted by the Leaf Eaters.
The Leaf Eaters started to climb up the mountain chain. The going was easy at first, but got harder the higher they got. Ducky slipped and nearly fell off. “I do not like this. Oh no, no, no!” she said in alarm.
“It is ok Ducky as we are here.” said Ruby, grabbing hold of her and pulling her back to safety.
“Thank you Ruby.” said Ducky.
Meanwhile, Papa and Mama Fast Runner came to the Great Valley, for they knew the way, though they hadn’t been there before.
“So, this is the Great Valley.” said Papa Fast Runner.
“Hello, welcome to the Great Valley.” said Grandpa Longneck.
“Have you seen our daughter Ruby? We know that she’s friends with Littlefoot. She said that she was going to White Mountain with him. Do you know where that is?” asked Mama Fast Runner.
“White Mountain!” grumbled Topps angrily.
“Yes, it is at least two day’s journey from here. But with the Blowing White Ground Sparkles, not to mention Sharpteeth, it would be dangerous to travel there.” said Grandma Longneck.
“But our Ducky is out there!” cried Mama Swimmer.
“We’ll just have to hope that they found Ali’s herd.” said Grandpa Longneck.
Meanwhile, Littlefoot turned around. He thought that he heard feet coming. “Guys, cut it out!” he said nervously. His friends, who were next to him, stared at him. They paused. They all heard it. They heard a snarl.
“Sharpteeth!” they all yelled.
Snow fell from the peak as their yells echoed. It struck the path behind them. This blocked the Sharpteeth and caused two to fall to their deaths. However, it also blocked the pass behind them.
“How are we going to get back?” asked Littlefoot in concern.
“There are other passes.” the Old One reassured them.
However, the Sharpteeth soon realized that too and began looking for those passes.CHAPTER FOUR: PERRIN
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(Author’s Note: Petrie seemed to lack a romantic life so I decided to help change that.)
They continued wandering through the Mysterious Beyond, following Ali’s group. They were able to find some green food to eat, though it wasn’t anywhere nearly as plentiful as in the Great Valley.
“Me hungry!” snapped Petrie.
“We’re all hungry too Petrie.” said Littlefoot.
“Me hungry enough to eat all berries in Berry Valley.” said Petrie, who, being a teenager, had an increased appetite. They hadn’t eaten, till the scant meal today, since they left the Great Valley.
The wind blew. It took him and Guido into the air. “Oh, I don’t like this.” said Guido.
“Me no like this either.” said Petrie. He got slammed into a branch and fell, dazed, into a nest. Guido, meanwhile, crashed into a snowbank. He came out and had snow under his chin and looked like Santa. He shook off the snow.
“Larz, don’t worry, we’re safe up…” said a voice. A green-eyed, red-winged, teenage female Pteranodon came into sight. She stared at Petrie. “You’re not Larz.” she said, shocked.
“Me can explain.” Petrie muttered nervously. He stared blankly at her.
“Who are you?” she asked.
“Me…um…what me name…er…me forget.” said Petrie, feeling like an idiot. Young Pteranodon kids laughed at him.
“Petrie, are you all right?” came Guido’s voice.
“Oh, that right, me name Petrie.” said Petrie, turning bright red.
“I’m Perrin.” said the teenage Flyer.
“Perrin, who are you talking to?” came another voice.
A blue-eyed and blue-winged Pteranodon came into sight. She appeared to be Perrin’s mother. “This is Petrie.” said Perrin, indicating him.
“What is he doing in our nest?” asked Perrin’s mother in annoyance.
“The wind.” said Petrie, turning even redder with embarrassment.
“Petrie, where did you go?” cried Littlefoot, looking for his friend.
“Me up here Littlefoot!” replied Petrie, looking down out of the nest and catching Littlefoot’s eye.
“You’re with a Longneck?” said Perrin in shock. Petrie knew that she must have been brought up with herd segregation.
“Me like Littlefoot. He kind to Petrie.” said Petrie.
“Where are you from? You’re out here all by yourselves.” asked Perrin.
Petrie explained to her, often stumbling over his words. Something about Perrin made him feel as though he’d eaten berries, whole, and that they were leaving lumps in his throat. “Are you always this nervous Petrie?” she asked him.
“Not usually.” said Petrie, feeling like an idiot.
“So, you’re headed to White Mountain. That’s two days from here. It is high up. It is hard for a Flyer to fly up there as the wind can be just awful. If down here is a lot for you, you’d have great trouble up there.” she said. Perrin turned to her mother. “We’ve run out of food here. Can we go to White Mountain with them?”
“Good idea.” said Perrin’s mother.
Petrie flew close to Perrin as they went along. He felt more comfortable around her than he had many other Flyers.
“I think he’s got a girlfriend. A girlfriend I think he has.” whispered Ruby to Cera. Cera chuckled.
“What you laughing about Cera?” asked Petrie, fearing that he was being made fun of.
“Nothing.” lied Ruby and Cera, who continued to chuckle.
They traveled behind Ali’s herd. Eventually, they reached the base of the area around White Mountain. They started to climb up. Unfortunately, Spike slipped on the wet snow. He fell, and one of his spikes on his tail slammed into Cera’s foot. “YOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!” yelled Cera really loudly.
The Old One turned around and glared at them. “What are you guys doing here?” she demanded angrily.CHAPTER THREE: UNWELCOME GUESTS
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They headed up the pass. “My wings are freezing.” Guido complained, shivering.
They kept going upward. Littlefoot slipped and crashed into Guido and Ruby. Littlefoot was able to get up. Guido and Ruby went tumbling. Luckily, Ruby was able to grab onto Littlefoot’s tail with one hand and onto Guido with the other. Littlefoot was able to lift them both to safety.
“Thank you Littlefoot.” she said. She looked slightly unnerved from having almost fallen to her death, but she was still calm enough. She was pretty carefree.
Meanwhile, Mama Fast Runner woke up. “Where’s Ruby?” she asked, noticing that her teenage daughter was missing.
“I think she said that she was going somewhere with Littlefoot. Some mountain.” said her mate sleepily.
“WHAT?!” shouted Mama Fast Runner in fright, her eyes wide open in horror.
“Holy Tree Stars!” shouted Papa Fast Runner, feeling like an idiot for not realizing what Ruby had said sooner.
Meanwhile, Grandpa Longneck looked for Littlefoot. At last, he and the others found tracks leading into the Mysterious Beyond. “He’s gone after Ali, hasn’t he?” asked his wife. Grandpa Longneck nodded.
“We’ve got to go after them!” said Topps. He headed into the Mysterious Beyond. However, a Big White Ground Sparkle Blow (whiteout) was keeping even Topps in there. “Curses!” he groaned angrily.
“I hope they haven’t died.” said Mama Swimmer.
“Guido is gone too.” said Mama Flyer.
“They’ll be all right.” said Grandpa Longneck. At least he hoped so.
Meanwhile, the Big White Ground Sparkle Blow made its way toward Littlefoot and his friends. They saw it coming. “Big White Ground Sparkle Blow! We need to find shelter quickly!” said Littlefoot in alarm.
They went into a cave. It was deserted…or so it looked. They waited as the storm passed on. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! “Spike, is that your tummy making rumbley sounds?” Ducky asked. Spike shook his head.
They turned around. A hungry pack of Large Claws was staring at them. They looked pleased. The teens’s eyes widened in fright. “Sharpteeth!” they all yelled.
They ran out of the cave. They headed up the pass. The hungry pack was right behind them. Ducky started to make snowballs. “Take that you bullies! And that!” she shouted, hurling snowballs at the enemy. One Large Claw leapt at her. However, he got hit in the face with some snowballs and was distracted enough that he missed her.
“You leave Ducky alone!” It was Petrie.
“Thank you Petrie.” said Ducky, smiling at him.
Ruby made a big snowball. “What are you doing Ruby?” asked Littlefoot, who hoped she’d hurry up. “Just watch my friend.” said Ruby, grinning. She rolled it down the path behind them. It knocked over ten Large Claws as if she had been bowling.
They had thought that that should deter them. However, up ahead, they saw an unpleasant sight. Apparently the pack had more in number, and there were Sharpteeth ahead of them too. They were terrified and didn’t like playing monkey in the middle with hungry Sharpteeth. They were considering jumping, preferring to go on their own terms rather than those of the hungry Sharpteeth’s.
Spike had found a green vine and started to chew on it. This caused some rocks to move, opening a hidden passageway behind the rocks. “Good thinking Spike!” said Ducky, hugging her foster brother.
They went through the passage. The Sharpteeth were right behind them. “This should stop them.” said Littlefoot. He kicked the cave walls. Cave teeth started falling everywhere.
“I don’t think that was a good plan.” said Guido.
“That was supposed to block the path behind us. Guess I overestimated my own strength.” said Littlefoot.
The cave teeth kept falling everywhere. The teens all freaked out. They were able to get out of there. Littlefoot kicked the walls again. They blocked out the passage behind them. The Sharpteeth stuck their heads through the rocks, trying to get at them with their mouths. SNAP! SNAP! SNAP! SNAP! SNAP! They angrily tried to get through. However, it didn’t work.
The Leaf Eaters, Ruby, and Guido, meanwhile, had found that they had come out on the other side of the pass. “That should deter these Sharpteeth.” said Guido.
Meanwhile, back in the cave, the Sharpteeth were angry. The Large Claws weren’t going to let a meal get away that easily. They sniffed around, trying to find another way to get to their prey.CHAPTER TWO: REUNION WITH RUBY
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Littlefoot and his friends were off, following Ali’s herd. At one point, they saw a familiar face. Ruby.
“Hello my friends. My friends hello.” she said.
“Hello Ruby. Say, how is Chomper?” Littlefoot asked.
“He was fine, last I saw him. But I haven’t seen him in some cold times.” said Ruby.
“Why didn’t you go and visit him?” Littlefoot asked.
“Now that he is older, my parents are worried. Worried they are that he will try and eat me now that he is older. It is nonsense of course. But there are other Sharpteeth near where he’s at now. Other Sharpteeth that are not nice. And since they are not nice, I don’t go that way.” said Ruby.
“We were going to help Ali.” said Littlefoot.
“I do not see your families.” said Ruby.
“We’re kinda not supposed to be doing this.” said Littlefoot.
“Can I go with you?” Ruby asked.
“I guess. Does your family know you’re going?” asked Littlefoot.
“They can find out later as they will try and stop me if I tell them so I think it is better to tell them where I went after I get back as they will not be able to stop me then.” said Ruby, smirking.
Littlefoot was shocked. Ruby had been quiet, but a daredevil, this was a bit new for her. But, then again, dinosaurs changed as they went into the Time of Great Growing.
“Perhaps you should tell your folks.” said Littlefoot.
“You have not told yours.” replied the Fast Runner smugly.
“I don’t want you to get into trouble too.” said Littlefoot.
“Oh, all right.” said Ruby, winking.
She went to her Mom and Dad. “Hello Mom and Dad, hello.” she said.
They moved, still mostly asleep. “Hey Ruby dear.” said Papa Fast Runner sleepily.
“I’m going with Littlefoot. We are going to White Mountain. We will be back.” said Ruby.
“Have fun.” said Ruby’s father sleepily, going back to sleep.
“I told them.” said Ruby upon returning to her friends.
“How’d they take it?” asked Cera.
“They said to have fun.” said Ruby, smiling. She knew that her father would be furious when he awoke and realized that he’d just given her permission to go to White Mountain. And she might be grounded for trying to trick him like that. But, she liked to help her friends.
They went through the snow. They chatted with Ruby along the way. She had gotten some more feathers since they’d last seen her and had grown some too. She had put on a tiny bit of weight.
“Do you think I look fatter?” she asked.
“No.” they all, minus Spike, quickly said.
They traveled after Ali’s herd, sometimes tiptoeing around like agents from Impossible Missions Force so as to avoid detection. Eventually, Littlefoot was able to come up to Ali when she was out of view of the others. “Hi Ali.” he whispered.
She turned, a look of shock on her face. “What are you doing here?” she snapped quietly.
“Coming to help.” he whispered innocently, smiling.
“Your grandparents are going to kill you, if Sharpteeth don’t first.” she whispered angrily.
“How much further?” Littlefoot asked.
“Another day at least. You and your friends can’t be seen, or else the Old One will send you back.” whispered Ali, shaking her head at him.
“I went across the Mysterious Beyond when chased by a vicious Sharptooth. I can take care of myself.” he reassured her.
They came across a narrow path ahead. “How are you going to get through here without being noticed, genius?” she asked.
“Well, we’ll just take that path going up.” said Littlefoot, pointing to a path going up the canyon path they were going in.
“Well, Littlefoot, be careful. If you die, I’m going to kill you.” she said warningly.
He chuckled. He stared at the brown and pink Longneck. He was starting to grow fond of his third cousin.
“Come on guys.” he said, setting forward on the upward path.
“I do not like heights. Oh no, no, no, I do not.” said Ducky nervously.
“Not to worry. We’ll be fine. We’ll just go over and be back with them.” Littlefoot reassured her.
Little did they realize that it wouldn’t be that easy…CHAPTER ONE: SNEAKING OUT
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“Are you nuts?!” groaned Cera when Littlefoot told Cera what he was going to do.
“She helped me with Grandpa. It’s the least I can do.” said Littlefoot.
“She can do fine alone without you. It’s not like you’re a grownup after all.” grumbled Cera.
“Yeah, that won’t come around for some cold times. Not till I’m 25 anyway.” sighed Littlefoot.
“I doubt you’ll ever grow up!” laughed Cera.
“Well, who helped you get across the Mysterious Beyond and find the Great Valley? Who helped fend off those Egg Stealers? Who helped restore the water to the Great Valley? ” asked Littlefoot.
“You. But so?” said Cera, doubtful.
“Yes, I did. I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve been around the block before.” said Littlefoot.
“But there will be Sharpteeth out there. There will. There will.” piped in Ducky.
“Been there. Done that.” said Littlefoot in an unconcerned tone.
He had always taken risks and been a daredevil, but now that he was in his teens, it was even worse. He’d been punished by his grandparents for it. He didn’t want to think about the lecture and punishment he was going to get for his sneaking away at dawn. But Ali had helped him before. It was only fair.
“Did Ali even ask you?” Cera inquired.
“Er, not exactly. But…” replied Littlefoot nervously.
“And do you think the Old One is just gonna let you go with her and sneak out?” asked Cera in a sarcastic tone, smirking.
“No, that’s why I’m going to be in the Mysterious Beyond by the time they leave. I’ll just sneak behind them. Kinda like you did with me when I went away to the crater.” said Littlefoot.
“I don’t think that’s a good idea.” came a voice. It was Guido.
“Guido, please don’t tell!” begged Littlefoot.
“I’m not telling. But you’re going to get your grandparents worried sick and you might get lost out there. The ground sparkles are really blowing.” said Guido.
“I’m not asking any of you to go with me.” grumbled Littlefoot.
“Sure, we’ll stay here. You can just go and get yourself killed! Yes, of course we’re coming.” said Cera.
“Me too.” said Petrie.
“I will go with you Littlefoot. Yep, yep, yep, I will.” Ducky said.
Spike nodded.
“Ok fine. I’m probably going to regret this, but, yeah, count me in.” said Guido.
Littlefoot and his friends went to bed early. “Have you ever seen them go to bed early like that?” Grandpa Longneck asked Topps.
“Not since they were little.” said Topps, confused himself.
A few hours before dawn, the kids got up. They snuck out into the Mysterious Beyond. It sure was cold out here. And the snow really was blowing. They could easily sneak up on Ali’s group and not be seen.
“I hope a Sharptooth doesn’t come on us and think we’re a tasty popsicle.” said Cera, shivering.
At last, the Old One’s group left. They followed behind, unseen. They were off adventuring once more.I wish they’d continued more of the plot line of how to defeat Red Claw. However, I suspect that they put more effort into the 13th movie (which was being done at the same time as the TV Series) and not enough into the series.
I actually liked the series.
Until he suggested killing Littlefoot, I was ok with him or was tolerant enough of him. I think he kinda crossed the line of “Let’s throw him off the Great Wall.” though.
While Trumper Tantrum won Arizona, Cruz clobbered him in Utah, where Trump got last and Cruz got a sweep. Wonder who would win in a convention (which is where it’s likely to go if Trump doesn’t get the nomination outright. Cruz has a very slim hope now of winning it outright. Still hope that he does.)
Phil the Ichthyornis was upset. His wife was gravely injured from the Falling Hard Water (hail) storm. Phil, I love you. she said weakly. She soon succumbed to her injuries. Phil cried for a long time. When he calmed down, Agatha the Pterodactylus came to him.
I’m sorry about your mate. said Agatha, who was the Queen of the Pack. Agatha had made him second-in-command. Agatha was heirless, which meant if she died, Phil would be in charge. However, Phil’s wife had just died and his brother and his mate were gone. His nephew Ichy was nowhere to be found and Phil had no idea where he was or if he was even still alive. As it was, Ichy was now his heir.
I wonder about Ichy. I know a Two-Claw got my brother and his wife. However, I saw Flattooth tracks around where Ichy’s tracks last are. I think they took him. said Phil.
Did you find the Flatteeth? asked Agatha the Sharp Beak Queen.
Negative. I have no idea if my nephew is alive or dead. replied Phil.
I hope you find him. said Agatha. Phil went out as soon as the storm was over and spent the whole day looking for his nephew. He returned empty handed, his face tear stained. He went to bed, unhappy, missing his wife, brother and sister-in-law, and his nephew Ichy.
Ichy, meanwhile, had watched the Falling Hard Water Storm phase itself out. He went out flying with the others, but found that, unlike them, he couldn’t eat green. He had tried it.
“PTTTTTTH!” he went. The others laughed. Ichy felt foolish. He went and ate Ground Crawlers instead.
“Could you not eat those around us?” snapped Phygma. Ichy went off to eat them alone.
“Leave Ichy alone! He can’t help that he’s different!” Amos rebuked Phygma.
Later, that night, Ichy lay awake in his hidden nest where he had been put to keep him hidden from the herd. He wondered what his future would hold and if he had any family left. He recalled his uncle Phil, but couldn’t recall where he had been.One day, Ichy was flying around, away from the others. He noticed a small green gator-like creature of about his age. She had red eyes, and, like him, had fangs. As, since his parents’s deaths, which he had tried to forget about, as it had made him so sad to think about, he’d never seen another creature with fangs, his interest peaked.
“Hello, my name is Ichy.” he said.
The Bigmouthed Belly Dragger stared at him. She didn’t understand Leaf Eater. He knew some of the Sharptooth language, and, wondering if she knew it too, said Hello, my name is Ichy.
Hello Ichy, my name is Dil. replied the young Deinosuchus.
What are you supposed to be? asked Dil.
I’m a Sharp Beak. At least, that’s what my Flyer friends tell me I am. What are you supposed to be? asked Ichy.
I’m a Bigmouthed Belly Dragger. Flyers are supposed to be your food silly! replied Dil.
I don’t eat them. They are nice. replied Ichy.
I shouldn’t be here. Dad doesn’t like me being around non-Belly Draggers. said Dil nervously.
Why not? asked Ichy.
Because Belly Draggers don’t play with Sharp Beaks! That’s why! came an angry and gruff male voice. A Belly Dragger, with red eyes like Dil, and with her less than good looks, came into view. Get away from my daughter you feathered freak! he snarled.
I wasn’t causing any trouble sir. said Ichy nervously, flapping his wings and flying back a few feet in alarm.
Clearly your parents and your pack didn’t teach you to stick to your own race! snapped Dil’s father.
My parents are dead. And I’m not sure what a pack is. replied the confused Sharptooth Flyer.
Don’t know what a pack is?! Did you take stupid pills or something?! snorted Dil’s father.
No, not lately. said Ichy nervously, trying to be funny. Dil’s father was not impressed.
Are you some kind of joker?! snapped Dil’s irate father.
Not really, but I do have one about the two Flyers who…. said Ichy.
I’ve had enough with you! Be gone! snarled Dil’s father, snapping his fangs at Ichy. Ichy took off, fear in his eyes. He flew for a long while, wanting to get away from him. He couldn’t die. Not like his parents. He couldn’t.
He returned to his Flyer friends. “They tried to kill me!” said Ichy.
“Who wants to kill you Ichy?” asked Amos.
“Belly Draggers! Ugly looking things. I tried to talk to this one girl and then her dad…..” said Ichy quickly, his voice still showing the shock of having nearly been killed by Dil’s father.
“You actually talked to a Belly Dragger! You traitor!” said Phygma, glaring at Ichy.
Amos ignored Phygma. “Ichy, what happened?” asked Amos, concerned.
“I tried to talk to this one girl and her dad didn’t want me playing with her because I’m not a Belly Dragger.” said Ichy sadly.
“You shouldn’t be with Belly Draggers, they are mean!” chided Mildah.
“The father was a schmuck, but the girl seemed ok. I liked Dil.” said Ichy, shaking his head.
“You’re best away from Belly Draggers. They’re nothing but trouble.” said Phygma.
Ichy said nothing. He went to bed, for it was getting dark. He still couldn’t get Dil out of his mind.A few days later, Phygma, Amos, and some other Flyers looked at young Ichy.
“You have a carnivore. Those aren’t allowed around here.” said Mildah.
“He was all alone and going to die.” said Amos in Ichy’s defense.
“A dead Sharp Beak is good news for us!” snapped Mildah.
“Give him a chance.” protested Amos.
“A chance to do what: eat us?” grumbled Mildah.
Ichy smiled at them. He then began to sniff along the ground.
“What’s he doing?” asked Phygma.
Ichy found some Crawlers and ate them.
“Disgusting!” said Phygma.
“Looks like he’s hungry.” commented Amos.
“Let’s get away from him. That could be us!” said Mildah.
“You wouldn’t hurt us…would you…er…what’s your name?” Amos asked Ichy.
Ichy had learned enough Leaf Eater to answer. “Ichy.”
“Icky. Sounds like a stupid name!” laughed Mildah.
“Ichy!” snapped Ichy.
“Leave Ichy alone! He’s a nice Sharp Beak!” snapped Amos at Mildah.
“I am nice.” said Ichy.
And so they became friends.I actually put them as about 30. Maybe Dil was older. As for eye sight, it need not be older. Perhaps she got injured by an irate Flattooth that didn’t want to be on the menu. Or maybe she is just nearsighted or something and because glasses weren’t invented yet, she doesn’t have any help.
You misunderstood me. I’m saying, maybe years earlier, they were where Chomper is now. They were friends with Leaf Eaters. Something went wrong. Perhaps one or both of them was raised by Leaf Eaters. I know nothing screams friendly NOW, but what about years ago? I mean, they can talk.
Also, suppose that 10 or so years down the line (hope he doesn’t) that Chomper goes rogue. Now he’s not friendly to Leaf Eaters anymore but he’s been shunning other Sharpteeth, including his own species. Perhaps he’ll end up alone or in dire straits like those two.
