The King of Isla Muerta

First Night

Kratos did his best to sleep, but nightmares of the loss of his family had scarred him for the rest of his life.

'Mother.. brothers.. sister....' he muttered to himself.

Only to wake up and blink, looking around his surroundings.

Not wanting to awaken Rexy, he quietly got up and went to a nearby water source to clear his thoughts.

Hopefully without making any noise.

Until minutes later, Rexy began to wake up and blinked her eyes open.

She noticed that Kratos wasn't there.

'Where did he go? I hope he didn't wander off somewhere. If he did, then something must be terribly wrong' Rexy thought to herself.

She got up right away and went to search for him.

Eventually, she spotted the male Tyrannosaurus up ahead, going off for water and some alone time.

She watched as the male began to drink for a little while to clear his mind before leaving.
Only for her to catch up with him.

As the male's footsteps fade away into the distance, the female T-rex calmly called out to get his attention, though he was uncertain if he should sleep with her as he knew that this was her territory after all.

Rexy's and Kratos's P.O.V

"Kratos."

(Turns around to Rexy's voice)
What do you want?" Kratos growled almost aggressively, as he looked at the female Tyrannosaurus.

"There is something that I must ask of you, and I know, or I'm at least aware that you miss your home, so for now, I am asking this."

"I'm listening Rexy. Just get on with it."

"Will you stay with me for the night until those humans are able to help you get home, just for now?" Asked a curious yet slightly nervous Rexy.

Kratos thought for a moment before sniffing the area for anything threatening other than themselves, before he made a final decision.

"(Sighs). Very well, Rexy. I will stay with you for the night. Just this once, though. I don't know how long it will be before I am able to return home. Lead the way."

Normal P.O.V

As Rexy started walking ahead of him, leading the bull Tyrannosaurus to a special cave that was originally meant only for herself, she secretly finds herself gradually developing feelings for the male T-rex, but restrained herself. No matter how much she wanted to express her interest, she remained as stoic as possible, with Kratos following behind her.

The main reason why Rexy was making efforts to remain stoic was because she remembered that the albino male T-rex had told her of how he used to attack any female that tried to even get close to him. And although she was interested, she didn't want to make him uncomfortable, lest she wanted a taste of what Kratos meant.

As soon as they reached their destination, the tyrant lizards rested in their own separate areas in the giant, dark cave, with the only light source of light being the bright, full moon shining brightly as the two adult Tyrannosaurs began their sleep, hopefully to prepare them for the new day tomorrow.

As Kratos got settled in, Rexy's cave reminded him of his own cave on Isla Muerta where there was a waterfall which flowed into a stream that led to a large river in the mountains below. Rexy thought she saw the bull Tyrannosaurus smile for a moment while she was curling her tail around herself.

'I have never seen him smile before. I wonder if maybe my cave reminds him of his home on Isla Muerta.' Rexy thought to herself, as she fell asleep.

While Rexy slept peacefully, Kratos was trying his very best to remain asleep, so that he would have the energy for tomorrow morning, his tail swung left and right and he was mumbling to himself that he felt like he missed home. Later, Kratos woke up as he jolted his head up and let out a low, rumbling growl of anger as he caught the scent of the one thing he clearly hates: humans.

Rexy wakes up to look at the newcomer next to her, trying to get him to at least sleep and rest for tomorrow.

"Newcomer, or whatever your name is, just worry about them later and go to sleep." Sighed a sleepy and tired Rexy, before giving the bull Tyrannosaurus a small lick with her tongue on his face, before returning to sleep.

"Couldn't sleep, Rexy. There are humans nearby. They brought me here; took me away from my home. And I swear, they will never see the light of day again when I get through with them."

Though he did feel a bit of saliva on the side of his face before silently returning the favor by licking Rexy's face in return, which woke her up later on and caught him doing so.

"Just go to sleep now, okay Kratos? I understand you're angry with those humans, but we'll worry about them later."

Rexy added, then continued her sentence with a stern and concerned tone in the mix, with a hint of empathy and understanding.

"Remember, this island is my territory, my home. Though I do understand that you were brought here by the humans and did not ask to be here. Just, don't think that will change any relations between us, until you earn my trust and respect, which means nothing will change, unless you did something to impress me."

"Now sleep." Growled a very worn out Rexy before she rests her head down next to the tip of the bull Tyrannosaur's muzzle, almost touching one another's.

Although he was still agitated by the smell of humans nearby, Kratos sleepily rumbled a 'good night' and began snoring loudly.

Rexy's tail began intertwining with the male's, looks to check if Kratos was asleep, to which she smiled sleepily before resting her head next to his, also mumbling, 'good night to you too.'

Before she secretly nuzzles his cheek, as Kratos, even if he was asleep, responds and nuzzles her back sleepily.

Butterflies began forming in their stomachs, though they decided not to talk about it as it was late at night and they had to get some sleep.

As they cuddled sleepily, night fell, and night creatures began to become active during this time of day. Their snoring drowned out all of the other noises around them.

As Kratos slept peacefully, his nightmares began to gradually fade before being replaced with some rather sweet dreams involving Rexy and himself living together as mates. As much as he wanted to push these thoughts away since he still had to earn her trust and respect, Kratos decided to welcome these thoughts as they seemed to calm him down which in turn helped him sleep.