And now here's chapter 3

Of The Dinosaur Revolution

Surprises and Secrets Revealed

Over on Red Berry Hill, the old big jaw Beckon was resting and enjoying the view around his hill. For you see Beckon is a very old big jaw and he is not able to move very far. He can't even leave the hill because he is so old. He can walk but since he is weak he rarely does so and is usually resting on the ground.

"My, it's already been a day. You'd think that Baku would be back by now," he said to himself. "I hope he returns soon. Wait a minute, is that him heading this way now?" he asked himself as he saw a big jaw coming towards the hill. But after the big jaw came closer he saw that it wasn't Baku and sighed quietly to himself.

"Oh? Heart! And Umasou! Is it really you?" he said as he saw them in front of him.

"That's right old Beckon. We've come back to see you. We figured we had to see you before we head out for good," said Heart.

"Is that right? Well where exactly are you two going to go to, if I may ask?" asked Beckon.

"We don't know exactly where we will be going, but were going to find a place where me and my dad can live together," said Umasou.

"A place where a meat-eater and a plant eater can live without trouble is it?" asked Beckon.

"Yes. That's actually why we came to you, Beckon. We were wondering if you knew of any places like that where my son and I could live together," asked Heart.

"I do wish I could help the two of you out, but I don't know of a place like that. I can see why you're looking for one though since technically speaking you're still exiled from here and you aren't exactly supposed to be on the plains. But I do not know of a place where the two of you could live together. I'm really sorry kid," said Beckon, giving a sad smile.

"Well thanks anyway Beckon. Come on Umasou lets head out then and try to find a place like that," said Heart, disappointed wavering in his voice.

"Hey wait a minute Heart," said Beckon as the two of them were about to leave.

"What now Beckon?" said Heart.

"I don't know of a place where you and your son can LIVE together, but I do know a place where the two of you could live and you can be like neighbors," said Beckon.

Then Heart and Umasou stopped and headed back to Beckon. "You know of a place? Well then Beckon what is it called? Where is it? Is it very far from here?" asked Heart excitedly.

"Slow down sonny boy! One question at a time. I can't answer everything in an instant. Anyway the place is called the Grand Valley. Have you heard of it before?" asked Beckon to Heart and Umasou.

"I believe I remember hearing about it. It's where the Maiasaura go to migrate when the weather gets cold isn't it? Where my family will possibly be staying forever," said Heart.

"That's right Heart. It's just the place where you and Umasou can stay as neighbors," said Beckon.

"There's just one big problem though. The Grand Valley is home to the PLANT eaters. I'm a big jaw. How would they possibly EVER allow me to live with them?" asked Heart, confusion in his voice.

"Because connected to the Grand Valley is a valley of all big jaws. Actually it's called The Valley of the Meat Eaters. That way you can live in the meat eater's valley while Umasou can live in the Grand Valley where he will be safe," said Beckon.

"I'm not so sure about this now. If the Grand Valley which is a valley of plant eaters is next to a valley full of meat eaters, then wouldn't the meat eaters just attack the Grand Valley for food? They are meat eaters after all," said Heart.

"Well thankfully because of a deal that the meat and plant eaters made long ago, that will never happen," said Beckon.

"What exactly do you mean? What deal was that?" asked Umasou who was just a curious as Heart was.

"Well you see, long ago, before I hatched out of my egg if you can believe it, when the Maiasaura first came to the Grand Valley, they did soon discover that there was a valley of big jaws right next to their valley. But instead of the big jaws eating them, they actually made a promise to the Maiasauras. They promised them that in almost no circumstances whatsoever will they ever eat from their valley. You see before the Maiasuara's came they were used to hunting outside of the valley before and getting food from the creatures on the plains. The only time that the big jaws would ever hunt in the Grand Valley would be when their valley was on emergency rations and needed any food they could get. And it's been that way for as long as I can remember and they haven't changed at all," said Beckon.

"Wow Beckon, how do you know so much about the valleys anyway?" asked Umasou.

"What, you haven't figured it out by now? I know so much because I'm FROM the Valley of the Meat Eaters. Born and raised. In fact, I was even the leader of them for a while as well. That is until I started to feel a bit old. So I decided to give the position of leader of the herd to my son Baku," said Beckon.

Then Heart was silent for a few moments. "Wait a minute! So you're telling me that One-Eyed Baku is really your son?" asked Heart shocked.

"That's right kid. I am the father of the great One-Eyed Baku!" said Beckon proudly.

"I-I'm just a bit shocked. I'd never think that YOU of all big jaws would be the father of Baku. I mean no disrespect or anything, it just never came to my mind," said Heart.

"You didn't disrespect me at all Heart. In fact you remind me a bit of Baku. You're a kind meat-eater who cares for his family greatly & will do anything to protect them. Just like Baku. My guess is that's the reason you were exiled in first place, am I right?" asked Beckon.

"Yes you are Beckon. When I attacked the group of big jaws I wasn't attacking them for nothing. They almost killed my Umasou and if I didn't make it in time…," said Heart.

"It's sad though how you had to be exiled for doing the right thing. All you were doing was protecting your son and because of that they don't let come back here. It's a real shame I tell you. Baku is like that to you know. He'd do anything for his herd and family if he still had one other than me. You see, long ago he was supposed to he was going to have a son with his wife. The two of them would raise a family and Baku would be like any other big jaw. But you see, not long after Baku's wife laid her egg, she was killed. She was attacked by the gluttonous long necks from the south that I told you about before. Her injuries were too great and her last words to Baku were to make sure he raised their child well and protected it no matter what. Baku swore to her that he would protect his child from anything. Remember that he also lost his eye protecting us fellow big jaws. Because Baku was able to protect a lot of the big jaws from the attack, including me, they looked up to him and respected him greatly. Before he knew it, the big jaws started calling him One-Eyed Baku, the ruler of the plains. That's how he started getting the nickname "One-Eyed Baku". Soon he had to deal with being a leader all over again when he was trying to put that life aside. But he knew that they would need protecting if anything like that were to happen again. So he had to deal with the pressure of being a leader and making sure nothing happened to his egg. However, in a big storm the rain washed the egg away from the nest & he wasn't able to find it. You know Heart, if I didn't know any better I'd say that YOU were Baku's son," said Beckon with a laugh.

Meanwhile Light and Hanabi were getting closer to the Red Berry Hill when they saw Heart and Umasou with Beckon. But he didn't go to them right away because he was hearing some interesting things from the.

"Do you really think so?" asked Heart.

"It could be possible and interesting. I mean think about it. No one knows what happened to Baku's lost egg. And you never knew your real family of meat eaters. You were adopted by plant eaters after all. But it's just a thought. Unless Baku saw himself there is no guarantee that he's your old man. But even if he wasn't would you still accept him as your dad?" asked Beckon.

Heart was speechless for the second time.

"Don't forget Heart. Your adopted mother knew that you were a meat eater, but she still raised you like you were her son and part of her family even though her family is all plant eaters and you've pretty much accepted her as your real mom. And when you found out yourself that you were a meat eater you left your family because you feared that you may eat them even though she will always accept you as her son. It's kind of like how when Umasou hatched from his egg, by instinct he thought that YOU were his dad, even though you aren't his biological father. But after a few months though he knew that you weren't his real dad, but he still accepted you as a real father, even if you are his adopted father. Just like how after a while you've accepted Umasou as your real son when, truth be told, he's your adopted son. So would you accept Baku as your father even if he isn't?" asked Beckon.

"I-I'm not sure. Normally yes, but that the fact that he could possibly be my father now, I just don't know how to answer that," said Heart, unsure of his feelings.

"Well you don't have to answer it now anyway Heart. It's not really my place to ask something like that so soon anyway. It's hard enough as it is, but think though; if Baku really IS your dad, then I really am helping you because I'd be your grandpa," said Beckon.

"Yeah, I guess so. But Beckon how far is the Grand Valley from here anyway? Is it far?" asked Heart.

"Even from here it is quite a ways from here. If I remember right, it's about 500 miles from here. You just have to in the opposite direction of Egg Mountain and you will be heading the right way," said Beckon.

"500 miles? Wow dad that will take a while for us to reach right?" asked Umasou.

"Yes it is son. If we ever want to get there then we should probably be heading out soon," said Heart.

"I couldn't agree with you more," said a familiar voice.

"Who said...?" Heart was about to ask when he saw his brother Light and his sister.

"Light! What are you doing here? It's not like I'm not glad to see you Light, but you're in the plains. If the other big jaws saw you then they would have surely killed you and my sister," said Heart a little upset at his brother.

"Actually the reason I came here is because of our sister," said Light.

"What are you talking about?" asked Heart, puzzled.

"Heart, your sister Hanabi misses you greatly. She's sad because after you left, to her she thinks that she will never be able to see you ever again and...Well Hanabi you can tell him the rest." said Light.

"Big Brother Heart, I really want to be able to stay with you. So after talking to Light and mom I decided that I want to live with you and Umasou," said Hanabi.

"Well this might work out for everybody then. Actually Umasou and I are on our way to the Valley of the Meat Eaters, which is actually connected to the Grand Valley where you and our family will be staying. So we won't be living together, but at least we will be living right next to each other," said Heart.

"Yes, I know that the meat-eater valley is going to be next to our home. The Herd Leader said that to us before. And the good news is because of the deal made long ago, we won't have to be living in fear of being eaten and you won't have to fear about us being in danger," said Light.

"We won't be able to live together as a family, but at least my family will still be close to me," said Heart, looking down.

"Yes we will. I'd love to join you guys on the journey since I'm heading there myself, but I have to get back to the herd. I'm still have my duty as a guardian of the herd and I have to protect them from any harm," said Light.

"Yeah, I know. You have to protect them like I have to protect my family. Well so long Light. I hope to see you again real soon," said Heart, a smile dancing on his face.

"Goodbye Big Brother Light. I'll miss you. We will see each other again," said Hanabi.

"I know. Farewell all," said Light. And with that Light started making his way back to the herd.

"Dad, we should start making our way to the valley as well," said Umasou.

"Your right, we really should be leaving now. Thank you so much Beckon for your words of wisdom, and we will try to come back and see you again," said Heart.

"Think nothing of it Heart. I spend just about all of my day sleeping here, so it's good to have a nice long conversation with you and your soon. Oh, before I forget," said Beckon.

"Yeah?" asked Umasou.

"If you go at a steady pace, then it should only take you about a month to reach the valley. If you keep up a fast pace, then it should take just a little more than 3 weeks. Well I wish you the best of luck on your journey. Farewell everyone," said Beckon. And with that Heart, Umasou, and Hanabi set out on their journey to the Valley of the Meat Eaters.

"That Heart lad is destined for some great things in his future. Somehow he will change the ways of the big jaws greatly. And with some luck, Heart could very well be the lost son of Baku. Only time will show us the answer soon," said Beckon talking to himself again and like before, Beckon went back to resting on his hill.