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JPV: Life Finds a Way: Chap. 3 part 2
By Mr Goodbytes
Chapter 3 part 2: Shelter.
“Awesome,” Zack Walter said.
The stranded visitors watched on as herds of gigantic prehistoric beasts ambled around the clearing. Great herds of the armored Gargoyleosaurus and the sauropod Apatosaurus fed on ground ferns and grass. Twelve large Chasmosaurus grazed on wild flowers and other tropical plants. Grant scanned the area. He saw herds of brown dinosaurs with bright green and dark orange spots called Secernosaurus, a type of Iguanodon, and a three large sauropods.
“What do you think that is Alan,” Billy asked, “I can’t identify it.”
“It’s kind of hard to tell,” Grant replied, “Possibly Venenosaurus dicrocei. It’s impossible to know for sure. All that has been discovered are limb elements and a few caudal vertebrae.”
“Sorry to interrupt,” Simone butted in, “But how will we get past these dinosaurs to get to that shelter over there?”
“What shelter,” Billy asked.
“That shelter, on the other side of this clearing.”
Grant and his protégé had been so immersed in studying the animals, that they had not even noticed the concrete bunker.
Mary moaned, her arm was growing worse.
“What do we do Dr. Grant?”
“We cross the clearing.”
Walking into the clearing, the group was making good time. Everything had gone smoothly. Now, over half way across, the animals began acting strangely. Something very large was stalking around the perimeter of the grassland. The Chasmosaurus formed a tight circle, young in the center. The Gargoyleosaurus did the same, only they faced each other, placing their tails towards the threat. All of the dinosaur herds had formed into the same type of defensive circle. One lone Gargoyleosaurus, however, did not make it back to the safety of the herd. A monstrous roar reverberated through the clearing. Grant and the others watched helplessly as the massive form of a male Giganotosaurus erupted from the forest like an angry hornet defending it’s queen. The great dragon sprinted towards the lone Gargoyleosaurus. The armored herbivore ducked low to the ground, trying to protect its vulnerable underside. The Giganotosaurus surprised the Gargoyleosaur by ramming it at full speed. The Giganotosaurus tripped over the animal, falling flat on its face. The Giganotosaurus stood up and began to walk away, but it took a painful blow to the leg from the herbivores tail. The mammoth carnivore howled in pain and anger. It ran away from the Gargoyleosaurus, but then he noticed the humans.
They were only forty feet away from the bunker. As the Giganotosaurus charged, Grant realized that there was no way they could all make it inside in time. A herd of Apatosaurus lay between the group and the carnivore. The sauropods trumpeted loudly as the Giganotosaur approached. Grant could see that they were startled. One Apatosaurus broke from the main herd, and began running toward the group. The rest of the herd followed shortly. Soon, all eight of the humans were trapped in a forest of animal limbs. Marlin Dodge fell hard on his back, just as one of the massive foot pads stepped directly over his head. He lay on his back, praying that the other foot would miss also. He jumped back on his feet, and ran for the bunker. They all reached the door to the shelter at the same time. Hank reached forward, and yanked on the door handle. It wouldn’t open! He twisted, turned, pushed, and pulled on the handle, but it still wouldn’t budge. The Giganotosaurus slowed down, and was now walking toward them slowly. Finally, Hank Zack, and Billy all shoved on the door at the same time. It swung open with a loud clang. The carnivore flexed his muscles, and charged! They all filed in to the building. As the last person entered, Simone started to close the door. It was nearly shut, when she was thrown backwards. Hitting the wall hard, she was knocked unconscious. The Giganotosaurus growled. It’s head was stuck in the entrance! It struggled, and managed to get free. He bent down again, this time he stuck his massive tongue through the door. It moved slowly towards Simone, and wrapped around her leg! It began pulling her into it’s waiting jaws. Nedry pulled his knife, and stabbed it into the animals tongue. The dinosaur uncoiled it’s muscular tongue, and let out a primal scream. Grant, Billy, Zack, and Hank rushed forward and slammed the door closed. The beast turned away, defeated. He walked slowly back into the jungle.
Chapter 3 part 3: Caves.
Coming Soon!
4/6/2002 2:42:02 PM
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