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Chapter 4
Scarlett's Point of View
We jumped to our feet, as the sound got closer. I wanted to run but I was too dizzy to even see what direction was our best bet. Charlotte was holding me up as we waited to see what was going to appear. Both of us silently praying it was help.
"Scarlett?" We heard someone whisper.
"That sounds like…" I trailed off as my mom and Alan came into view.
I couldn't believe it. It was better than I had been praying for. As soon as mom saw us she raced forward and pulled me in for a bone-crushing hug.
"W-W-What are you doing here?" I asked as she let me go slightly.
Mom ignored me and inspected for injuries when she saw my arm I could see worry written all over her face.
"Come on we have a jeep with us, I want to look at that arm of yours closer." Mom said as her and Alan led us to the jeep.
"Mrs S it is so good to see you." Charlotte smiled as we reached the car.
"It's good to see you two as well." Mom replied.
Charlotte got into the front so mom could get in next to me. As soon as we were all in the jeep safely Alan wasted no time in speeding off.
Mom gently took my arm in her hands as she pulled off the makeshift bandage. By now it was soaking wet and dirty.
"That's pretty deep." Mom commented as she pulled out a first aid kit from under the seat.
"What type of dinosaur was it?" Alan asked.
"A big scary one!" Charlotte exaggerated slightly.
"I think maybe a dilophosaurus?" I clarified.
"You were lucky then, in more ways than one. If they had spit on you..." Alan began before stopping himself. He clearly realised Charlotte was on the verge of tears.
I couldn't help a small snigger at the look on Alan's face, he really didn't know how to act around a kids.
Mom took my temporary distraction as the perfect opportunity to pour something on my arm that stung like hell.
"What the hell was that?" I complained.
"Sorry honey but I needed to clean it." Mom smiled.
I was about to complain further when Alan slammed on the breaks. The car skidded to a halt throwing us all forward.
"What's wrong?" Mom questioned.
The rain was still coming down pretty heavily and the car was steaming up.
"We can't go any further in the car." Alan replied.
"Why?" I asked.
"Tree is blocking the way we came. We are not going off path so we need to walk." He said.
"Ok well let me finish putting this bandage on….." Mom began to say but a loud roar cut her off.
I felt my breath catch in my throat as the ground began to shake beneath us.
"Everyone remain calm and don't move." Alan said calmly.
Another roar echoed through the trees and next thing we knew a giant T-Rex was standing in front of us. My heart was racing and I couldn't breath properly. Mom reached over and took my hand in hers but it was little comfort.
The T-Rex approached the jeep and before we knew what hit us we were on our side. Glass sprayed us as we collided with the ground.
We need to get out of here." Mom said to Alan.
Alan nodded in agreement. Mom and Charlotte were the closest to the way out so Alan gestured for them to go.
"Ellie as soon as you get out take Charlotte and head for the trees. If you wait for us you will be seen. We wont be far behind so make sure you get away." Alan instructed.
I could see mom was about to protest but Alan gave her a look and she reluctantly agreed.
"Don't die on me ok?" I whispered as mom hoisted herself up and out the window of the car.
"I'm going nowhere." Mom assured me.
Next thing I knew she was gone.
"Ok kid we are next." Alan said as he boosted me up to the window.
Once outside the rain hit me like ice and I was suddenly freezing. I couldn't see mom or Charlotte anywhere. Thankfully I felt Alan put a comforting arm around me as we headed towards the trees where we could see mom and Charlotte waiting.
However just before we reached them I felt Alan arm go across me and stop me in my tracks. Mom gave him a confused look so he mouthed something to her. She hesitated at first but eventually she grabbed Charlotte and ran off.
"Where is she…." I began to say but Alan covered my mouth and pulled me in the opposite direction from mom.
"Alan what is going on?" I whispered.
"Raptors." He replied in a hushed voice.
Ellie's Point of View
It took a lot for me to go in the opposite direction from my daughter but the moment Alan mouthed 'Raptors' to me I knew it was best to split up. So I grabbed Charlotte and went to find somewhere safe to hide.
"Will we be safe here?" Charlotte asked as we huddled inside an old tin hut.
"Safer." I mumbled.
A short silence fell before Charlotte decided to break it.
"She didn't want to come you know…..We talked her into it…" She mumbled.
"It's fine." I replied bluntly.
"Guess we are learning the hard way huh?" Charlotte sighed.
"I guess so." I remarked.
Another silence fell.
Alan's Point of View
We found a small shelter next to a waterfall to hide in. Scarlett was absolutely freezing by the time we got inside I had to wrap my jacket around her. Once inside she huddled next to me for extra heat.
"Thanks for coming for me." She whispered sleepily.
"Don't mention it kid." I replied awkwardly.
Scarlett snuggled into my side as she yawned from exhaustion. It was then I remembered her injured arm.
"Hey let me put something around that." I instructed.
Scarlett didn't protest as she flopped her arm across my legs. She was clearly drained and as I wrapped a bit of cloth from my shirt around her arm she fell asleep. As soon as I was finished I repositioned her so she could lie comfortably across me. Much to my surprise I fell asleep to only to be woken a few hours later by Ellie…..
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