Okay, so I've recently rewatched the very first Land Before Time movie.

And the idea for a quick little one shot with Littlefoots' mother, during the moment that brought us all to tears, came to mind from her point of view.

I did my best to get up, dear, just for you; I truly tried with all my might.

But it was clear that my strength to stand was forever gone the very moment I fell, crushing the stone bed that lay under me.

And as I lay there, exhausted and cold as the sky water fell upon us, it dawned on me that it really wouldn't have made any difference even if I had been able to stay on my feet.

My time in this world is quickly running out.

"Dear, sweet Littlefoot," I finally start, "Do you remember…. the way to the Great Valley?"

"I guess so…" I hear you say, you sound so worried, so I open my eyes to look at you. "But why do I have to know? You're gonna be with me!"

You rub your cheek against my face, and all I can do is turn my head, trying my best to give you assurance that I'm still here with my touch.

"I will be with you," I promise. "Even if you can't see me."

"What do you mean if I can't see?" I hear you ask, "I can always see you."

Already everything is growing darker, I can sense that I don't have much longer to explain it all to you.

"Littlefoot, let your heart guide you." I say, my voice sounds so faint. "It whispers...so listen closely."

I will always be there for you, something like this will never keep me away.

I swear that I will be with you always, and I will see you back with mother and father, safe and sound in that wonderful place we had always talked about.

I really did want to stay with you forever, to see you living in a world where I could see you smile, and hear you laugh every day without having an empty stomach, or worry if you might cross paths with Sharpteeth.

I wanted to love you more with each and every passing day as you grow.

So please, don't be too angry with me when I can no longer stay, never give up on yourself even though this journey will be hard, and know that I never wanted to leave you.

Please believe me when I promise that I never will.

"Mother?"

"Mother!"

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Now and forever more, I will always be with you,

My precious Littlefoot...

Every single time I watch it, I always end up cryingT_T