“I’M FREAKIN’ SICK OF THINGS CHASING US, AND IT’S BECAUSE OF YOU, IDIOT!” I shrieked.
“Chill,” Uncle Matt snapped.
“No, she’s right; it’s my fault,” Valdar replied, and I saw a tear fall to the ground.
“I didn’t mean that,” I said. “It’s Chriv’s fault.”
“No!” Valdar exclaimed.
“Look, I wasn’t thinking straight. I really care about you,” I replied. “Chriv is the one who sent the bastards here. It’s not your fault at all.”
“Yeah, she’s right,” Uncle Matt said.
“Quit thinking you’re to blame,” Jasmin contributed.
“See? We all feel that way; you’re not to blame,” I said.
“You are all right, thank you,” Valdar replied.
“Do the velociraptors and other creatures go for the other people or just us?” Erin asked.
“Yes. They chase other people. In fact, I don’t know why Chriv sent velociraptors here. They seem to let me be and hunt instead,” he replied.
“Sounds like their instinct to survive,” Uncle Matt said.
“Yes, and the other animals are like the velociraptors. Chriv is getting asinine in his old age.”
“Yeah, well, we’d better get home. I’m famished,” Uncle Matt said.
“OK, I’ll see you later then,” Valdar replied.
“Come to me,” I said, and Valdar flew down. I felt his scaly foot. “I’ve always wanted to get close to a triceratops and touch it,” I said.
“Well, I’m glad your wish came true,” he replied, and I stopped.
“You have a good soul,” I said and grabbed the stubbed horns around his ruff. Chriv is an asshole. How could anybody order a caring beast like Valdar to kill?
I stroked his nasal horn. So rough. Bumpy as well.
“Awesome,” I whispered.
“You’re a kind young lady,” Valdar said.
“Thank you,” I replied.
“You’re welcome. I’m hungry, too. I’m going to have myself some delightful leaves,” Valdar said and flew away.
Submitted: December 31, 2021
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