Summary: When exploring a cave Littlefoot comes across a strange flower. Believing it was ok, he and his friends eat it but soon Littlefoot and his friends start to get terribly sick, leaving their parents scared to death they might lose them. With the help of a wise Clubtail healer Grandpa Longneck and Cera's father Mr Threehorn travel and face danger together to recover flowers from a rare White Tree which sadly can only be found In Mysterious Beyond where from the Clubtail's tales is surrounded by Fire Pits and a mean Sharptooth that guards it.

The Land Before time

The search for the White Tree

Chapter 1

Grandpa longneck stirred from his sleep feeling restless. When he raised his head slightly the bright circle was just starting to go back up into the sky. Still it was early yet as the sky was still dark.

He looked beside him and saw Grandma asleep peacefully. She gave a smile, moved a bit in her sleep before calming down and lying still once again.

Grandpa smiled and rubbed his head against hers gentle, whispering how he loved her. His wife made everyday wonderful and happy. Her kind words, her sweet smile and gentle voice always brought so much joy to him.

Now getting up from the ground he made sure to be as quite as he could though that was a slight problem given his size but still he had no desired to wake her up so early.

At his full height he looked down seeing his grandchild sleeping as well. Littlefoot was resting but shivering and it only just hit Grandpa that it was cold.

He walked over to Littlefoot then got down on all fours next to him. He moved his long tail around Littlefoot who in turn snuggled against him and smiled.

Grandpa Longneck moved his head lower and rubbed it against Littlefoot's tiny head. He loved his grandchild so much. He worked hard to make him happy and also to protect him. He never hesitated in heading into danger. If Littlefoot was in trouble he would be the first to tackle a Sharptooth to protect him.

Though Littlefoot had the habit of leaving the Great Valley with his friends in order to help them or just to do the right thing he made sure to help Littlefoot whenever he needed him. He remembered how his grandson risked his life to save his when he was terrible ill.

Littlefoot had a good heart. He always wanted to help his friends but also others who were in trouble. He was a wonderful child and Grandpa believed he wouldn't change in wanting to help others.

"Hmm Grandpa..." A soft voice said below.

Looking down he gave a smile before moving his head closer to him. "Hello Littlefoot, what are you doing up so early?"

His grandchild gave a yawn then stretched slightly. "I spelt enough Grandpa I feel ok",

"Well it's still early Littlefoot your friends won't be awake yet".

"That's ok I can hang out with you". Littlefoot jumped on his grandfather's head and giggled.

Grandpa laughed as he lifted him up high. Littlefoot always liked being high up he could see so much of the Great valley."Grandpa I love you".

"I love you too Littlefoot".

Littlefoot smiled then looked up into the dark sky."Think we will see any flying rocks?"

"Maybe, they do fly by here a lot but I don't think they will come now it's nearly morning".

Littlefoot was a bit disappointed and signed sadly. "It would be amazing if we could see one together Grandpa. Then it would be like our own flying rock".

"Haha we can do that now if you like".

"Ok Grandpa!" He kissed his grandpa's head for a second then sat and looked up to see if he could find one.

Grandpa longneck smiled more and watched the stars with Littlefoot.

They waited for what seemed like an hour when suddenly his grandson gasped. He saw one! A beautiful bright one. It shot across the sky with colours red and orange shining so bright.

"Grandpa, Grandpa Look!" He cried.

"Yes Littlefoot I see it!"

It flew way past Saurus Rock and crashed. A bright white light exploded for a moment then everything became dark and silent as if it never happened. Littlefoot was so happy, he couldn't believe how lucky they were to see one this early.

"Grandpa! It's our flying rock we should name it!"

The large longneck smiled then lowered Littlefoot to the ground. "Why don't you think of a name, you very smart Littlefoot".

The young longneck smiled feeling very proud of himself. He looked to where the flying rock hit the ground and closed his eyes and thought hard for a name. When he did he gave his grandpa a big smile. "What of Warm Rock? We can call it Warm Rock because the colours looks like fire and that keeps us warm".

His grandpa looked at where it crashed and nodded then moved his neck down to face Littlefoot. "It's a wonderful name Littlefoot. It will be our flying Rock".

"Yeah because we might see another one like it one day and it will make us think of each other". Littlefoot was really happy about the flying rock just being their one. He couldn't wait to tell his friends.

Sunrise was starting and slowly the Great Valley became bright and beautiful in the day light. "It's near morning now Grandpa, can I go find my friends?"

"Yes of course. Have fun...and try not to go off into the Mysteries Beyond this time".

"Yes grandpa I'll try heheh". He laughed then kissed his grandpa and ran off happily towards where Cera lived.

End of Chapter 1