A uncertain road ahead

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I am standing by a cluster of tree's. Why? Because there is a interesting dinosaur conversations occurring in this  large and dangerous but fascinating island. The trees have more interesting things than people and insects inhabiting it. Fun fact there is two species; one that defends the norm prey it eats and the other reproducing some vital nutrients the predator needs.

"Earth First?" Ludlow asks. "What is that?"

"Professional  saboteurs," Roland said.

"We are not violent criminals!" Nick protests.

 The dinosaurs are talking about the two parental T-Rex's large feat getting their little one back. I look over seeing a couple Pteranodons latched onto a sturdy tree branch using their clawed toes while snuggled together cute as a pea.

"Did you hear what those stubborn humans did?" The first Pteranodon asks.

"Poor infant," The second Pteranodon said.

"I do not understand how they live with themselves for hurting a youngling," The first Pteranodon said.

"Greed is always on their mind," The second Pteranodon said.

"Not all the time," I interject. "The greedy are usually businessmen."

The two Pteranodons stare at me.

"Did you just speak our language?" The first Pteranodon said.

 I nod,smiling.

"I speak dinosaur," I said.

"Interesting," The second Pteranodon said.

"That is unheard of," The first Pteranodon said. "But rare."

I had a laugh.

"Not really," I said.

"What do you mean?" The pair ask.

"Fangirls of the Jurassic Park franchise might just make a story where a character understands only Velociraptors," I said. "You see the events on Island Nublar and Island Sorna are fictional even portrayed in movies and books."

They laugh at me.

"You are joking!" The first Pteranodon said

"Afraid not," I said.  "This current is The Lost World: Jurassic Park."

"Where did you get your gift?" The second Pteranodon asks.

"I dunno," I said, with a shrug.

"So you are aware the parents are not so happy tonight," The first Pteranodon said.

"Yep," I said.

"Then you are aware what is not to be said about people's fates," The first Pteranodon said.

"Erm," I said, tapping my fingers together.

"You didn't!" The first Pteranodon said.

"I did," I said. "I slipped."

"You are unbelievable,"  The second Pteranodon said, covering their eyes. "You have forever changed the outcome of today!"

"Lets go!" The first Pteranodon said.

The pair flew off into the dark sky above.

"That's not the problem!" I overheard Ludlow, who is probably going over to the hip flask. 

Why? Because that is the only instance in the second movie where Ludlow says that line and leaves everyone in a state of confusion. I turn away as the rain had quickly settled down. I notice Roland had just returned to the camp with the surviving group Hammond had sent and a stowaway Kelly.

"What is?" Roland asks. "What is the problem?"

Ludlow picks up the hip flash then unscrews it open turning towards the group.

"Velociraptors," Ludlow said, taking a sip. Ludlow lowers the flask from his lips. "Our infrareds show that their nesting sites are concentrated in the Island interior; which is why we planned to keep to the outer rim.

Dieter shook his hand stepping forward.

"Wait,wait a minute," Dieter said. "What's a Velo--Veloci--"

"Velociraptor," Burke, the guy with the red beard and hair, said. "A carnivore. Pack hunter. About 2 meters tall, long snout," Burke makes the shape of a snout using his hands. "Binocular vision, strong dexterous forearms, and killing claws on both feet."

"And the Rexes may continue to track us too!" Sarah said. "If they perceive a threat to themselves or to their infant."

"No, no," Burke said. "Your wrong there, Dr. Harding," Burke shook his hand.  "We'll lose them once we leave their territory."

"No, don't bet on it," Sarah said with a straight face.  "Tyrannasaurs have the largest proportional olfactory cavity of any creature in the fossil record with the exception of one."

In short the T-Rexs are really good smellers.

"Right, ah.." Burke said, then he snaps his fingers. "Turkey Vulture; could scent up to 10 miles."

I had a laugh.

"So true," I said. "And very intelligent."

"Ah, yes," Burke said. "Theoretically."

"I imprinted on one when it hatched," I said. "And if we come across a checkered Velociraptor that is him. He considers me his 'Momma'."

"So you are saying that Velociraptor is on our side?" Dieter asks.

"Yes," I said.

Dieter rubs his forehead in disbelief lowering his head.

"We are doomed," Dieter said.

"Right," Ludlow said.  "This is all very thrilling, but I say we should push on to the Village."

"We could, ah, head back down to the Lagoon," Malcom suggests.

"And do what?" Roland asks, stepping forwards a mere step away from Malcom. "Sit out in the open! Next to a heavily used water source and hope that your Captain decides to come back for you?"

"No," Nick said. "He won't do that. He knows better."

"Then we head for the Village!" Roland said, picking up his rifle. "We might find some shelter and we can call for help." Roland heads off.  "Rex just fed, so he won't stalk us for food."

"Just fed!" Ian said, sounding outright mad. "I assume your talking about Eddie?" Ian follows after Roland. "You might show a little respect! The man saved our lives by giving his!"

"Then his problems are over," Roland said. "My point is; that predators don't hunt when they're not hungry."

"No," Nick said. "Only humans do!"

"Ahh," Roland said. "Your breaking our hearts! Saddle Up! Let's get this moveable feast underway!"

This is gonna be a long walk, I thought, in the slagging pouring rain in a couple hours.

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