Chapter 1

In the last season of Dinosaur King, the D-team joined forces with the Alpha Gang once again to defeat the Spectral Space Pirates. After restoring peace to all of time and space, Rex and the others had to return to the future. Everyone was sad to see them go, especially Max and Zoe. They were told that the others couldn't return from the future, since the Space Pirates' time machine (now the Ancients) was damaged. That was the last time they could see Rex, and now he can never come back. But that's what THEY think. For they don't know that the Ancients are planning a special surprise for Rex's 13th birthday, which could mean the reunion or the D-Team! But we'll just have to wait and see...

In present day...

It's been 2 years since Rex and the others returned to the future. Right after Rex left, Max and Zoe started to enter a state of depression. Both were lonely without Rex. Sure, they had each other, but they felt like a piece of the D-Team was missing. This period lasted for 2 weeks straight, until the two find a lush field near Max's house surrounded by dense forest. It had a small grade at the edge of the field, and even a creek. It was so peaceful, and Max and Zoe would both go there almost everyday after school. They would play, relax, and possibly have a snack if they sneaked something out of the cupboard before walking to school. Luckily, their parents didn't really seem to notice if they get home late, unless they are expected there. Today, both are at the field, tossing the football around.

"Hey, you're pretty good at this!" says Max.

"I've had practice. I used to play with Reese when I was 8." says Zoe. "Although, I had to stop playing for a while because I got into an accident during a game; broke my leg. Luckily, it healed pretty quickly, but I still didn't play that much."

"Really? Wow!" says Max. Then they hear a sort of grumble. "Oh... I forgot to pack my snack today before school..."

"I've got just the thing!" exclaims Zoe. She runs up the hill and grabs her bags.

"This reminds me of all the good times we had with Rex..." says Max, quietly. "We had so much fun..."

Zoe comes back holding a bag. "I know you're always forgetful, so I packed something, just in case. She pulls out a small cooler and two small bags of chips. Inside the cooler are a few cans of soda.

"I don't know how I ever got along without you, Zoe." says Max, opening a bag of chips. Both laugh.

They finish eating and then lay down on the soft grass. "You wanna throw the ball around some more?" asks Max.

"I think I have a better idea... Do you know how to tackle someone?" she asks.

"Yeah. Why?" asks Max.

"Because I think I've just come up with a game we can play... I love to tackle people when I play football. You know, I have never been tackled by anyone in my life." she says.

"Wow, really?" says Max.

"Yeah. I can run super fast. I bet you couldn't catch me even if you tried..." she says, smirking.

"Oh yeah? Bring it on!" says Max.

"Oh it's being brought." she replies.

Max starts to chase Zoe.

"If you tackle me before I reach the top of the hill, you win. But I doubt THAT will happen!" she says.

"You wait and see!" exclaims Max.

Zoe speeds up and darts for the top of the grade. Max runs after her. Then she stops midway up the hill and turns around, facing Max.

"Since you are COMPLETLY outmatched, I'll wait here for 5 seconds... I'll still win anyways..." she says. "One..Two..."

Max starts to gain speed. Zoe turns back around. "..Three.. Four..."

Max darts behind her and tackles her. She yelps a little when he jumps.

"Five!" says Max. Zoe is underneath Max, facing him. Both laugh. They both walk to the edge of the field near some dense forest and sit down.

"Ahh... it's a perfect day..." says Zoe. "It's so calm and serene... Not a cloud in the- Huh?"

A strange looking shadow appears, blocking the sun. Both look up to see a ship in the sky and realized exactly what it was.

"Is that a time machine?" asks Zoe.

"I think so... But who's is it?" asks Max. "Wait a minute... Could it be...?"

"NO WAY!?" exclaims Zoe. "You think it could be...?"

"Yeah... It could be Rex..." he says.

What is this ship in the sky? Who's on board? Can it actually be Rex? Could this be the start of another adventure? Am I going to ask this many questions in the next chapter? Find out in the second chapter of A Horrific Reunion. Peace out. ;D