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I did think of Great Valley Day as a sort of dinosaur Independence Day. It was the day the Flatheads (Apatosaurus) defeated the Two Claws (T-Rexes) and got the Great Valley under Leaf Eater rule.
There is also a Littlefoot Day that commemorates the day that Littlefoot helped bring the Four Kinds Alliance and defeat the Fanged Flatteeth. Litlefoot defeated their leader. The day in question also happened to coincide with Littlefoot’s 25th Star Day/Hatch Day, the day he came of age.
Also, I created an event called the Time of Choosing, which is more or less mating season, where dinosaurs pick mates. The term isn’t brought up until the first part of movie 25, which has the same name as the event, takes place.
What is Nibbling Day?
Anyway, I like the idea of Great Valley holidays and am trying to think of some.
This is the 8th movie, where, among other things, Spike ate Ducky’s Tree Stars (I think) and also kept her up with Sleep Rumbles (snoring).
CHAPTER FIVE: THE DARK CAVE
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Meanwhile, in the Great Valley, Grandpa Longneck looked at his wife.
“I do not like the looks of that storm. The kids were out there in it.” he said.
“They are older now dear. We have to trust them.” his wife replied.
“I hope they are ok.” he said.
“I’m sure they are.” replied Grandma Longneck.
Meanwhile, in Hunter Valley, Leafie and her friends headed further into the cave. The wind from the storm had made a lot of noise. I do not like it in here. griped Leafie, moving further into the Dark Cave.
Better than the stomach of a Sharptooth. Lorenzo said.
Leafie was very nervous. The wind whistled through the cave. Leafie kept wondering if it was a Fast Biter coming to make a meal of her. Though she knew her friends cared for her, she had a nasty feeling that the rest of Hunter Valley would view her as nothing more than dinner. She bumped a rock, sending it with a KER-SPLUNK into some nearby water. What? she gasped.
It’s just a rock. Thorn said.
I still feel uneasy. I keep feeling like there’s someone else in here. she said.
Meanwhile, Littlefoot and his friends came to. “Where are we?” he asked, his head pounding like a sledgehammer. He was still disoriented. And it didn’t help that there wasn’t much light in here. And, much to their horror, they soon found that the storm had blocked the entrance to the cave. They had to hope there was another way out or else they would die. Poor Ptero would go mad and they dreaded to think what he might do to them when hunger totally ran his mind. He was half-Sharptooth after all. He was their friend and wouldn’t harm them when in his right mind. However, when totally hungry, he’d be just another Sharptooth. Littlefoot had learned this when Chomper, having been trapped in a cave once with him and Shorty, had bitten him in the tail on instinct. Chomper luckily had snapped back to himself and they had found a way out, but he still knew what he was facing if they didn’t get out this time. However, death that way, at least for him, would beat death by thirst and starvation. It was Ptero that he’d feel the sorriest for if it came to that.
Leafie moved forward in the cave. It did sound eerie. However, it was safer than being out there in the storm, with Sharpteeth that would love to have her for dinner. She was worried about her future. She had always stayed in the confines of Hunter Valley her entire life. Where would she go now?
OOOOOOOH! OOOOOOH! Wind moved through the cave. She jumped. She thought she saw a shadow. She moved forward, her tail raised. She had learned that it could be used as a weapon if anything unpleasant came across her. Luckily, it was just Lorenzo.
Oh, it’s you. sighed Leafie in relief. I’ve been meaning to ask, why are we going in here exactly? It’s really eerie.
There is a way out of Hunter Valley from here. It doesn’t go past the pack like the entrances on the other side do. Lorenzo replied.
Where will I go once I leave Hunter Valley? she asked.
Not sure. The Mysterious Beyond I guess. he replied. That’s the world outside of Hunter Valley. he said at her blank look.
Will I be safe from being eaten there? she asked.
Kind of. There are Sharpteeth out there too. At least, unlike here, they aren’t looking for you, so you have that advantage. Lorenzo said. Leafie rolled her eyes.
I wish I could find some of my own kind to go with. Leafie sighed.
I’d love to help but every time I approach a Flattooth, they run away. So I’ve never been able to find anyone to take you. Lorenzo replied.
Wish I could go somewhere where I wouldn’t have to fear being eaten by Sharpteeth. Leafie said.
I don’t think there is such a place Leafie. Lorenzo replied.
Lorenzo suddenly began sniffing the air. Flatteeth. he said.
Yeah, how do I smell? grumbled Leafie.
Not you! replied Lorenzo in annoyance.
Another Flattooth? Here?! Excitement rose in her. She might at last see another of her own kind.
Littlefoot and his friends moved forward in the dark. It was lucky for them that Ptero was part Sharp Beak and hence could see in this very dim light.
Littlefoot stepped into water, making a loud splash. “Huh?” he gasped.
“It’s an underground stream.” said Ptero.
“Then it will lead us out of here….I hope.” Littlefoot said.
Leafie, meanwhile, asked Lorenzo Do you think that these Flatteeth will take me in?
I think so. Lorenzo replied. If they don’t, I may be tempted to want to eat them. he thought.
They both saw a shadow approaching. They were already unnerved by the wind howling through the cave. The wind howling on a normal day would make the cave seem eerie, hence the thought that it might be haunted. However, on a day like today, it was plain nerve-wracking.
Lorenzo growled. He didn’t want Dakota or some other Fast Biter attacking Leafie. The light was really dim in this part of the cave. Lorenzo raised his claws, preparing to attack if need be. The shadowy figure leapt at Lorenzo and knocked him over and began to pummel him.
Nice try Dakota! You won’t be eating Leafie! the figure said. Leafie quickly realized that it was Thorn from his voice.
Thorn stop it! You’re hurting Lorenzo! Leafie snapped.
Thorn blushed with embarrassment and stopped attacking Lorenzo. So sorry. Mistook you for Dakota. Thorn said.
Meanwhile, out in Hunter Valley, Dakota, having helped clean up some of the mess from the storm, went looking for the kids. He hadn’t spotted them leaving out the other entrances and rightly guessed that they were headed for the Dark Cave to try and get Leafie out that way. His uncle had spotted the kids near the Dark Cave. Dakota had wanted to go after the group immediately but had been detained by his uncle, who had made him help out cleaning up the mess of the storm first.
He had already told his uncle Xavier about Leafie, but the kids must have fooled Xavier. Dakota, however, wasn’t to be deterred. He climbed up a big rock face, planning to climb down the other side into the Mysterious Beyond and ambush the Clubtail on the other side of the Dark Cave. However, much to his delight, he saw that the cave had been blocked off with debris and, besides that, the entrance to the desert had been totally closed with debris too. There was no way they could be going out that way. You won’t be going out that way Club Tail. You’re going to be my dinner and your buddy Lorenzo is going to get his. laughed Dakota.
Littlefoot and his friends had found a way to cross the stream. They saw light in the distance. “There’s a way out of here!” Littlefoot said. The group cheered. However, their joy was short-lived. They saw Farrell nearby. He was on the lookout for Dakota, not them, but, of course, they didn’t know that. “Oh great, a Fast Biter!” Guido moaned softly.
PHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBBBBBBTTTT! “What is that?” asked Guido in alarm.
“Ut oh!” said Spike. Spike had broken wind. They gagged.
“Ew, Spike’s tush has blown a boomer!” said Ducky, fanning the air. The group ran. Farrell ran toward the spot where they had been, but found nothing.
What was that? asked Flavia, coming toward him. She sniffed the air. Eccch, you reek! she groaned.
I didn’t do it! said Farrell.
Well, somebody here had to have let one. Flavia said.
There are Flatteeth in the cave. said Lorenzo, coming toward them.
Smelly ones too. remarked Thorn, sniffing the air.
I’m going to try and find them. said Leafie. She ran off.
Leafie, wait…..! yelled Lorenzo after her.
Littlefoot went forward. He thought he heard something up ahead. He hoped that it was friendly and not another Fast Biter. He was ready to fight if need be.
Leafie moved forward. She wanted to find out what else was in the cave besides them. She turned a corner. She had the club on her tail raised in case she came across anything unpleasant.
Littlefoot also turned a corner. He heard something up ahead. He moved forward slowly.
Leafie moved forward slowly. She turned as she saw a shadow on the cave wall. She saw Littlefoot and he saw her.
Littlefoot and Leafie stared at each other. “AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!” they both yelled. They ran around, knocking over cave teeth and making a large ruckus. Thorn, Cheramie, Lorenzo, Farrell, and Flavia came running into sight from one direction, their claws raised, prepared to fight to defend Leafie. Petrie, Ptero, Guido, Cera, Ducky, and Spike came running from the other, also prepared to fight to protect Littlefoot.
The Sharpteeth on Leafie’s side, thinking it might be Dakota or worse, came in, their teeth bared and claws raised. Littlefoot and his side started to attack the Sharpteeth, thinking them trying to harm them and Leafie. The Sharpteeth were ready to defend themselves. It looked like it could get ugly.I have some more LBT ideas, including something from a TV Series Season 2. Also, I was going to have Ali return in LBT 19 and LBT 24, and also in LBT 25, where, yes, she does marry Littlefoot.
I like it because I grew up with it. I recalled it sometime ago when thinking about it. Originally, I thought the franchise was over and was going to write an ending. However, my LBT 14 (which now has been greatly altered and made into LBT 25) was put on hold when Journey of the Brave was announced. However, I did continue with a LBT 15: The Friendly Sharptooth Flyer. (Interestingly, it’s too bad that I didn’t give them my idea a while back as they HAVE done two sequels that were released within a month of each other before (LBT 3 and LBT 4). However, what was more in the way was that my thing needed a TV Series Season or two more to explain why Chomper and Ruby were no longer in the Great Valley.)
Also, I find that LBT is one of the programs that has NOT been corrupted by political correctness or just plain nonsense like so much of what comes out now as cartoons.
Even LBT 13 is better, IMHO, than what passes for a lot of cartoons nowadays.
This wiki: https://landbeforetime.wikia.com/wiki/Land_Before_Time_Wiki
This wiki: https://the-land-before-time-fanon.wikia.com/wiki/The_Land_Before_Time_Fanon_Wikia
Or another one?
CHAPTER FOUR: THE STORM
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Overhead in the Mysterious Beyond, meanwhile, the sky was overcast and getting darker. It was getting later in the afternoon but this darkness was due to the coming storm. “I fear sky water is going to fall soon.” grumbled Cera. They hoped not. They didn’t like getting soaked. They were on their way back to the Great Valley.
“A little water will not hurt you. It will not. It will not.” said Ducky.
“We no Swimmers like you! It annoying to us!” said Petrie.
It began to rain. “Just great!” moaned Cera.
“At least we aren’t being chased by Sharpteeth.” said Guido, trying to remain optimistic.
However, he’d spoken too soon. They suddenly heard something coming after them, something with loud thundering footsteps. It was the Tarborsaurus pack coming back. They were NOT happy. The kids tried to hide again, but this time, they couldn’t find as good of a spot. They hoped Ptero could dupe them again.
You lied. There were no Flatteeth! shouted the pack leader angrily at Ptero.
Yes there were. Perhaps you should check again. replied Ptero.
The Tarborsaurus leader sniffed the air. I smell them around here.
Yeah, they were here earlier. That’s why you smell them. Ptero lied.
No, I don’t think so. I see them over there. said another Tarborsaurus, pointing at the kids.
Wait, no, that’s um, not Flatteeth, that’s, er, those things you see in the desert when it gets really hot. You know, things that aren’t really there. said Ptero nervously. The Flatteeth and Guido took off. Several Tarborsauruses snarled angrily.
Well, it was nice chatting with you, but I’ve got to be flying off. Ptero said nervously to the pack leader. He flew off.
Why you little…..! snarled the pack leader at Ptero in fury. SNAP! he snapped his fangs at Ptero. SNAP! SNAP! SNAP! SNAP! Ptero narrowly dodged him many times.
No need to get snappy with me. Ptero smarted off.
You smart-aleck little brat! grumbled the pack leader.
Better than a dumb-aleck. Ptero said, this time dodging a swipe from the leader’s claws.
SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! It began to rain hard. The Sharpteeth were still after them. WHOOSH! WHOOSH! The wind really picked up. It was starting to blow Petrie, Guido, and Ptero around. “Me no like this!” whined Petrie. KABOOM! KABOOM! KABOOM! Lightning flashed in the sky.
“This bad flying weather!” said Petrie.
“Still safer in the air.” said Guido.
Meanwhile, Flavia, Lorenzo, Thorn, Farrell, Cheramie, and Leafie tiptoed through Hunter Valley. Leafie, who had been hidden most of her life, didn’t know where she was going. They heard someone coming. Leafie quickly hid. Luckily she had hidden in mud. And even more luckily, her friends had the sense to put leaves over her head.
It was Xavier, the pack leader. There is a storm going on. Some trees are being blown over. You kids should take cover. he said.
We are quite capable of taking care of ourselves. grumbled Thorn.
ROOOOARRR! Xavier advanced forward. I don’t need any lip from you young man! he snarled.
Sorry sir. apologized Thorn.
Dakota has a most interesting story. He says that you are hiding a Flattooth. said Xavier.
Dakota is a fibber and just likes your attention! lied Lorenzo.
Xavier sniffed the air. I do smell a Clubtail! he said, continuing to sniff. He might not know exactly where Leafie was, but he might find her if he stayed around long enough. Leafie wondered if she could fend him off with her tail.
Oh, we had Clubtail for dinner. lied Flavia quickly.
Most delicious. Pity you couldn’t have had some. added Farrell.
Dakota was just jealous that we didn’t give him any and so he made that whole story up. said Cheramie in annoyance.
Well, be sure that you get to shelter soon. I don’t like the looks of this storm. said Xavier. He left.
When they were sure he was truly gone, Leafie came out. My life is in danger here every moment that I stay. I need to go somewhere else, don’t I? she said. She had always felt that ever since learning the truth. They nodded.
The wind was indeed getting bad. They headed toward the Dark Cave. They were nervous about going in. However, if Leafie got injured out here in the open, she’d be a meal faster than Ozzy moving when heading toward a huge unguarded nesting ground. They headed inside. The place sounded eerie. The walls made the place echo, and wind going through the cave made it sound as though evil spirits were in the place.
Meanwhile, in the Mysterious Beyond, the Sharpteeth were getting closer. Cera jabbed one in the toe with one of her two horns. The Sharptooth fell over and two others tripped over him like the Three Stooges. Littlefoot and his friends laughed.
However, more Sharpteeth were coming. It looked bad. But then…WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH! A funnel cloud appeared. “It’s a Sky Twirly! Run!” cried Littlefoot in horror.
The Sharpteeth were getting closer. And so was the Sky Twirly. SWOOSH! WHOOSH! The wind was really picking up. SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! The rain was causing it to be hard to see. It was quite dark out now due to all the clouds.
“The Sharpteeth won’t be able to find us in this!” said Cera.
“I hope that’s the case!” said Guido.
“Sharpteeth can smell us even if they can’t see us. Let’s hope that this Sky Water washes away our smells.” said Ptero.
The Sharpteeth were getting nearer. It looked bad. Then the Sky Twirly came. It narrowly missed the Sharpteeth. The Sharpteeth got thrown by the winds all the same. Littlefoot and his friends hoped that the Sharpteeth were killed. Then, however, the Sky Twirly went their way. “Oh no!” they cried, their mouths open in horror.
They were able to move aside. However, rocks and trees were thrown everywhere. They ran as fast as they could down a path and into a canyon. They had never gone this way before. Behind them, the Sky Twirly had caused the canyon to close by a rock slide. They hoped that there was another way out or else they, minus Petrie, Ptero, and Guido, might die of hunger in here.
The Sky Twirly didn’t go into the canyon, but the winds intensified around them. SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSHHHH! The winds reverberated across the canyon walls and struck rocks. The group headed into a cave. As they entered, rocks hit them and they soon fell a short distance into the cave. They blacked out.
Outside, the weather turned for the better and the sky soon cleared. Around though, there was a mess of debris that blocked a lot of the canyon. Also, out in the Mysterious Beyond, the Sharpteeth got up. They were a bit bruised but otherwise unharmed. And they were determined to get the teens for a meal. They sniffed the air eagerly. They couldn’t get into the canyon but they weren’t about to give up.
Find them! I want them to pay for showing us up! said the pack leader to his group. They sniffed the air, trying to find another way to get to Littlefoot and his friends.CHAPTER THREE: DAKOTA
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A short while later, Dakota the Fast Biter, an enemy of Lorenzo’s, sniffed the air. Club Tail! he said. His hungry yellow eyes looked around, searching for the meal that he sought. He headed toward a stream, smelling the Club Tail. He’d taken down Club Tails before. How this one had managed to get so far into Hunter Valley undetected by the adults, Dakota didn’t know.
Leafie, who had been eating green food from in the water, noticed him coming near her. She wondered what to do, for she had been told to avoid anyone but her friends. She had decided to hide in the water. However, before she could run, his yellow eyes stared right into her pink ones. He’d found her!
He came toward her, grinning. Ah, an afternoon snack! said Dakota, licking his lips. He thought the Club Tail seemed rather stupid. She didn’t seem to be putting up a fight. This one should make an easy meal. he thought.
I don’t see leaves anywhere. said Leafie, who didn’t realize what he had meant. My name is Leafie by the way. Who are you? She had never spoken to anyone before, save her friends. She had seen the other Fast Biters before, but only at a distance and her friends had said not to try and talk to them. She didn’t know why they asked this of her, but she had always obeyed. However, this one, she thought, was talking to her; thus, she had replied to Dakota.
Dakota had thought her unable to understand him and had been on the verge of attacking her. Her ability to speak Sharptooth baffled him and he halted. My name is Dakota. he replied. Where did you learn to talk? I’ve never seen a talking Flattooth before. he said incredulously.
My friends. answered Leafie. And what’s a Flattooth? she asked.
Friends? Flatteeth don’t have friends. scoffed Dakota. The silver and blue Dakotaraptor moved closer to her. His curiosity was keeping him from making her into his lunch right then and there. Leafie figured he was the same type as her friends, as he looked similar. However, as she trusted them, she falsely assumed that he was safe too. She had never heard the word Flattooth before.
As for Flattooth, it means you’re not a Sharptooth. You don’t eat meat. You eat plants. replied Dakota.
Of course I don’t eat meat. Never tried it to be honest. Don’t think my teeth can handle it. said Leafie.
Everyone around here does, Club Tail; they eat your kind of meat. laughed Dakota. This was a total shock to her. Her friends had never told her what they ate. Fear began to rise in her. She knew her friends lived in Hunter Valley.
Me?! gasped Leafie.
Yes. I don’t know what friends you have, but they aren’t here now. taunted Dakota.
I am friends with Lorenzo, Cheramie, Flavia, Thorn, and Farrell. We’ve been friends for so many cold times. said Leafie, who didn’t realize that she was in mortal danger.
Many cold times? How could that be? Dakota thought. She is such a liar! Dakota laughed hard. Kid, they are Sharpteeth. They eat your kind.
No, that’s not true. It can’t be! They couldn’t! They wouldn’t! gasped Leafie in horror. She didn’t want to believe it about her friends.
Yes, perhaps they are planning to keep you around till you get nice and fat. Then they will have flayed Club Tail. he laughed.
No. They couldn’t! They wouldn’t! said Leafie, her voice near hysteria. She wondered if he was right. They had kept her hidden her whole life. She never had been told why. Was this the reason? Was she meant to become a feast for them someday?
Yes, silly Flattooth. I’ve seen your pals eat dead Flatteeth before. And they’ve gotten live ones too. answered Dakota.
No. It can’t be. You’re lying! cried Leafie in fright.
It matters little. I’m not friends with Lorenzo. said Dakota, little pity in his eyes. He moved forward, about to pounce on her.
What are you going to do? asked Leafie, who didn’t yet realize what he intended.
Hold still for a little while longer and you’ll find out my dear. laughed Dakota.
She would have died right then had not her friends arrived, for they had been coming her way and had ran, hearing voices. As Dakota moved to attack her, Lorenzo leapt into the way, knocking him over.
You, get away from her! he yelled.
Ah, Lorenzo, I see you’ve been hiding a Flattooth in Hunter Valley. said Dakota, getting up and turning to glare at Lorenzo and the others.
Are you guys going to eat me? asked Leafie. She backed away from the lot of them, feeling betrayed. Were her friends going to eat her after all of these cold times of being friends?
You’re our friend. We’re not going to eat you. said Cheramie.
They’ve kept me hidden. I’ve never come out. said Leafie to Dakota.
Clever move of theirs. If you had, you’d have been in one of our stomachs. said Dakota. Leafie gasped. They had been trying to protect her. She felt foolish for doubting them.
Dakota, please don’t tell! begged Cheramie.
Who says I’ll tell? said Dakota.
Thank you Dakota. said Lorenzo. He thought maybe Dakota, whom he’d had quite a few tussles with, and, whom also wanted Flavia as his girlfriend, had changed for the better.
I’ll just have a little snack. said Dakota, sneering. The others all gasped.
Dakota, please! begged Leafie.
A Flattooth has no place among a pack. Except as the main course. said Dakota, licking his lips. He leapt at Leafie, his mouth open. She moved aside and his fangs snapped exactly where her neck had been. She was terrified.
Dakota, don’t eat me! Leafie begged.
Tell you what, I’ll get it over with quickly! he laughed.
Lorenzo and Thorn tackled Dakota. Don’t hurt her! said Thorn.
Come on guys! I’m hungry! snarled Dakota. He pushed them away. Time for a meal! said Dakota. He again leapt at Leafie. This time, Farrell tackled him.
Run Leafie! said Farrell. Leafie stayed put, not sure what to do. Dakota again broke free.
All of this waiting has increased my appetite. said Dakota. He cornered Leafie. End of the line Flattooth.
Dakota, please, don’t eat me! Let me go! she pleaded.
The only place you’re going is the inside of my stomach! Bye bye Club Tail! he said. He leapt at her, his claws raised, aiming to kill. Leafie, in her fright, struck him with her tail. He went flying and landed in a heap. He was hurt, but alive. She had knocked the wind out of him. He got up, painfully. He didn’t want to get hurt more at the moment. However, he snarled and stared at the others. I’d suggest you eat your Flattooth friend now. When the pack gets here, it’ll be a rather painful end for her with all of them wanting to share her. laughed Dakota. He ran off. The others stood there, horrified.
We’ve got to stop him! said Cheramie.
He’s already got a head start. And he might come back for Leafie. said Flavia. Leafie stood there, horrified and shocked. I’m not like you guys, am I? I’m different. You’re supposed to eat my kind. You have eaten Flatteeth like me. Dakota said he saw you. she said, now afraid of those she had trusted for years.
Leafie, it’s what we were born as. However, you changed us. The ones we got were either dead or others had gotten them and they would have died anyway even if we hadn’t done it. We had to act convincing. They think we are bad hunters but don’t suspect that we are friendly toward Flatteeth. said Lorenzo.
Where did you get me from? she asked.
Your parents and all of your siblings died in a rock slide many cold times ago. We’ve been taking care of you, as big a risk as it was. But we need to hide. I cannot let all of those cold times go to waste. There are places to hide in Hunter Valley. Some we haven’t let you go near as it’s risky. However, it’s getting dark. said Lorenzo. A storm is coming in. We’d better get moving. It’s your best chance. But, beware, if the pack shows up, they can smell you. I’m just hoping Dakota won’t realize we’re going to the Dark Cave. said Thorn.
The Dark Cave? asked Leafie.
It’s a really creepy cave. Some think it’s haunted. said Lorenzo.
I don’t know about this. said Leafie uneasily.
Look, Leafie, you have two choices: go to the Dark Cave, or wait for the pack to find us here, overcome us, and eat you. said Cheramie. Leafie agreed, for her very life was in danger.
The six teenagers headed toward the Dark Cave. They hoped that they didn’t meet the pack. They didn’t want to have to fight their own friends and family.CHAPTER TWO: LEAFIE IN HUNTER VALLEY
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Leafie, meanwhile, was hiding in one of the “Stinky Places”, as her friends called it, in Hunter Valley. Why she had to hide here, she was never told. She only was told that her very life depended on it. She was awfully bored. And the place didn’t smell that great either. It had been, though she wasn’t told, to mask her smell from the Sharpteeth.
Her friends had sure kept her hiding a lot. True, she had been let out at night to go eat and explore parts of Hunter Valley. She had even played rock toss with her friends, using her tail to bop rocks. She also enjoyed relaxing in mud baths. However, they never let her do this during the day. She had to stay in here all day. Normally she slept all day, as she had nothing to do anyway.
She woke up as she felt the wind hit her. She wondered if it was her friends coming to get her, but found that it wasn’t. The leaves were blowing in the wind. Some went to her and she ate them. She saw that it wasn’t night at all, but late afternoon. Her friends would get her after dark, so there was little point in going back to bed. Anyway, it would be hard to sleep with leaves hitting her from being blown by the wind. At least she got something to eat. Normally, she had to wait till night to eat.
She wondered why she always had to stay in here. Her friends got to go out all day. Why couldn’t she?
“What could be out there?
Why am I not allowed to go anywhere?” she sang.
She noticed Dakotaraptors and Utahraptors in the distance. She stared at them. “What danger could they be?
Why is it all such a mystery?” she sang.
“Oh hiding all the time is such a pain!
If I keep having to do this much longer, I know I’ll go insane!” she sang in an annoyed tone.
“What could be out there?
Why am I not allowed to go anywhere?
There is so much in the world to see.
Why is it all kept from me?” she sang.
“Oh why in all these cold times, cannot I find
any other member of my kind?
I am never allowed to go explore.
My life is a total bore.
I don’t know if I can take much more.” she sang.
“What could be out there?
Why am I not allowed to go anywhere?
Could today be the day
that my limitations would go away?” she sang, finishing her song.
She, out of frustration, moved out of her hiding spot. It couldn’t hurt to explore out there for just part of one day, could it?
“It doesn’t seem so bad out here. I mean, it’s not like it’s going to kill me, now is it?” laughed Leafie.
