Ice Age: Diego X Reader -The Growing Herd

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 - The Past & The Beginning!

A/N: If you are unaware of (Y/N), then read the description of the story to find out her specific looks, fears and more! Any questions, comment below where I can reply to you!
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It was all a blur...

It all happened so suddenly...

Being in a happy family...

Having fun and running around...

Only to ripped away from you by humans...

The young, male, Mammoth had no clue what to do against the mass amount of humans...

He was surrounded while his mate and child was killed by the humans in front of his eyes...

They threw large rocks down onto them and used the spears...

He managed to get away with minor injuries...

But the mental pain was unbearable...

He let his family down...

He couldn't protect them from the humans...

Disgraceful creatures...

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That was what the Mammoth could think of as he strolled through the slightly snowy path, wanting to just be in peace with no blabber-mouth around. He came to a stop when he saw a human female giving him pleading eyes.

He wanted to attack in an act of revenge, but he knew this human had nothing to do with the death of his family. She walked behind a bush and picked up a small cub.

He gasped and walked over to see how skinny it was.

The cub purred against his trunk as he held it and the woman gave a small smile and walked away. She had saved the cub from being killed from the tribe she was in.

Maybe some humans were good after all...

"What's your name, little one?" The young adult asked, seeing if the cub could speak.

"(Y-Y/N)..." It came out as a whisper. All she could say was her own name. Her parents abandoned her, leaving her to be killed by who knows what.

"(Y/N)? That's a beautiful name. I'll take care of you." He felt like this is something he could do. If he couldn't protect his family, then he'll definately protect this cub. That was a promise. He wouldn't allow himself to lose more of who he knew. "My name is Manfred, but you can call me Manny."

"M-Ma..." She tried to speak, but gave a small cough and whine instead.

"Come on, let's get away from here and get you something to eat."

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And that is what happened over the next few years. Manny had raised (Y/N) who was more like a big brother to her now. She saber had gained weight, still skinny, but not skin and bone. She taught herself how to hunt well, mainly fish, but the odd prey works.

"Are you sure that walking away from the migration is a good idea?" (Y/N) asked, keeping close to him while walking through the massive crowd of animals.

"I'm sure. We don't have to go yet. I think enjoying some peace and quiet will do us some good for a bit." Manny replied until being interrupted by a grey, furless, small-trunked creature known as a Start.

"Hey, do the world a favour! Move your issues off the road!" He yelled up at Manny as he easily intimidated the creature by leaning down quickly and acting mad.