Disclaimers: Don't own Glee or Jurassic World.
A/N: Brace yourself for this chapter! You've been warned...
Chapter 4: Dinosaurs eat man...
After a while, Rachel and Santana decided to start moving again and find a way back to the resort. They walked around the forest until they discovered a dirt track and followed it.
They were reaching the end of the track when Rachel blurted out. "I told you that going to this Island was a bad idea. We should have stayed home but no, you wanted to come here and see what your crazy former cheerleading coach created."
Santana rolled her eyes. "I never said I wanted to, I said we already answered positively and it was the occasion to see our friends." She scanned her surroundings; they had no choice but to continue toward the forest. She simply hoped they wouldn't cross path with the Sylvester-Rex or any dinosaur for the matter.
"We could have done that in New-York." The diva argued. She stopped walking and stared at Santana who was making her way toward the woods. She sighed tiredly before reluctantly following her.
The Latina scoffed. "When? We can't even see each other most of the time, how would you organise a gathering with everyone?"
"We would have found a way." The brunette assured, picking up her pace to catch up with the Latina.
The raven-haired girl sighed wearily. "Listen, if you want to blame someone you should blame Sue, I never asked for this shit to happen." She was about to turn around and scowl at Rachel when she noticed a Stegosaurus a few feet from them. The taller girl vaguely remembered that this dinosaur was an herbivore but it could also impale you with the spikes on his tail if it felt threatened. She definitely didn't want to stay around to figure it out.
"Oh trust me, as soon as I get a hold of Sue Sylvester I'm going to…" Before Rachel could finish her sentence, Santana covered her mouth with her hand. The Jewish girl glared at her.
The tan woman leaned toward her to murmur in her ear. "There's a dinosaur just next to us. I don't think it saw us but we need to be quiet and run away from it as fast as possible."
The small girl's eyes widened. She slowly removed Santana's hand from her mouth and whispered. "Are you sure it's a good idea? It might catch its attention if we make sudden movements."
"I prefer take the risk. Let's run on the count of 3." Santana looked at Rachel for a sign of approval and once she had it, she started counting. "1, 2…3! Run!"
The couple ran as fast as they could into the forest. The Latina was so focus on finding a place to hide that she didn't hear the thud and cried of pain coming from behind her. "I can see a building over there! I think we lost that thing but keep running, okay?" When she didn't get an answer, the tan girl looked behind and noticed Rachel wasn't there. "Oh my god, Rachel? Rachel!" She called, frantically looking around.
"I'm here." Rachel replied weakly after a minute.
The Latina ran toward the source of the voice, still scanning her surroundings to see if the dinosaur had followed them. She stopped dead in her track when she saw Rachel lying on the ground with bleeding knees and scratches on her arms. "Oh my god, are you okay?" She kneeled down next to her.
"I tripped." The Broadway star said sheepishly with a watery smile.
The raven-haired girl checked her girlfriend's knees before cupping her cheeks. "You need to stay away from Finn, love, it messes with your balance." She tenderly brushed some hair away from the diva's face. "Your cuts aren't too deep, you should be okay."
The diva laughed in spite of herself. "How can you make me laugh even when it's not the right moment?"
"Talent!" The former cheerleader pecked the girl's lips before helping her stand up. "Can you walk?"
"Humm, I'm not sure." The brunette held back a moan of pain before leaning against Santana.
"Okay, hop on my back. I'll carry you." The taller woman said while bending down.
Rachel put her hands on girl's shoulders from behind. "Are you sure?"
"Yes." Santana waited for the diva to jump on her back before speaking again. "I saw a building over there. I can't see the dinosaur but it might still be around so we better hurry."
They quickly reached the building and hurried inside. Santana carefully settled Rachel on the ground before searching the place. It turned out the place was an abandoned garage full of old cars. The Latina guessed the structure dated from the first park that never opened.
The couple discussed their next plan of action and decided to find a car which was still working to go back to the resort. The raven-haired girl tried different vehicles until she found an old pick-up with a functional battery. She carried Rachel to the passenger's seat before settling behind the wheel and driving off.
Rachel and Santana reached the park entrance without too much difficulty. Santana parked the car in a corner and rushed toward the main street with the diva in toe. After resting her legs in the car, the brunette was able to walk again without any help.
The Latina was searching the street for their friends when suddenly, an alarm blasted through the speakers. Soon, a faction of Pteranodons and Dimorphodon appeared in the sky. The flying dinosaurs didn't lose a minute to start assaulting the visitors gathered in the place.
"Run!" The diva shouted as she grabbed Santana's hand, leading her toward the buildings.
The couple was running for cover when Santana spotted Brittany at the end of the street. The Latina halted, making Rachel bump into her. "Santana, what are you doing? We need to find a place to hide." The brunette asked just before shrieking when a Pteranodon brushed past them.
"Brittany!" The raven-haired woman called while dragging her girlfriend toward the bubbly blonde. "Britt, come this way!"
Brittany turned around to see who was calling her but it was too late. At the same moment, a Dimorphodon dove toward the girl and in a swift move, grabbed her in its jaw. The tall blonde screeched before the dinosaur flew away. Santana ran toward them, desperately trying to help her friend. As she came closer to the water surrounding the island, the big Mosasaurus from one of the attractions emerged at the surface and ate both Brittany and the dinosaur before going back under water.
"Brittany!" The Latina screamed.
Rachel looked wide eyed and helpless at the scene, too shocked to say anything. Her torpor didn't last long though, as another Pteranodon rushed toward them. "Oh my god, San, we need to go." Seeing the Latina wasn't moving, the diva pushed her forcefully to the side, grabbing her hand and pulling her toward the closest shop.
Once safe in the restroom of the restaurant they took refuge in, Rachel let go of Santana. The Latina took a few steps further before letting her back slide against the wall. As soon as her body hit the floor, the taller girl started crying.
The diva quickly sat next to her girlfriend and held her tightly. "I'm so sorry, sweetheart." She kissed the girl's head.
The raven-haired girl sniffled. "It's not… It's not your fault… it's… Sue…" As soon as the name left her mouth, she tensed in Rachel's arms. She sniffled again before tightening her fists. "She's so dead!"
The brunette squeezed the tan girl tighter to prevent her from moving. "Honey no, it won't bring her back."
"I know…" The taller girl choked before sobbing.
When she finally calmed down, Santana took a deep breath before saying. "We can't stay here. We need to find a safer place." She couldn't stay here moping; they needed to move somewhere where no one or nothing could barge in.
Rachel broke their embrace and looked at the Latina. "Where should we go?"
"If there's one place I'm sure is safe, it's Sue's office." The former cheerleader sighed, running her fingers through her hair. "The problem is that the security guards will never let us go in there."
The diva stayed silent for a while, seemingly deep in thoughts. "Didn't Sue talk about a defense unit somewhere in the middle of the island?"
"Yes!" Santana stood up and dragged Rachel with her. "You and your brain are the best." She pecked the girl's lips. "We should go there. Maybe we'll find the others or something to defend ourselves." She moved toward the door but the brunette grabbed her arm and pulled her against her body.
"Just in case..." The Broadway star murmured before kissing her lover, trying to convey all the love she had for her. "I love you." She breathed out.
The tan girl pressed her forehead against Rachel's. "I love you too but you better stay in one piece, okay?" She kissed her one last time before exiting the room.
Rachel and Santana rushed toward the car, weaving in and out between the crowd and the dinosaurs. They were almost at the pickup when the diva heard someone scream. She turned around and saw a Dimorphodon hovering over Ashley and Lucie. "Oh my god" She brought her hand to her mouth in shock.
"What?" Santana questioned confused. "What's wrong?"
"San…" The Jewish girl pointed at the girls. "We need to help them, please, we can't let them here."
The raven-haired girl squeezed Rachel's shoulder. "Start the car, I'll be right back." She ran toward the kids, grabbing the rifle from the dead security guard lying on the ground on her way. She had never been so grateful for Quinn's mom and a crazy membership at the NRA. At least what she learned at the shooting range with Judith and blondie would come handy. Once she was close enough, she aimed at the creature and shot it a few times. The animal roared before collapsing at the kids' feet. She make sure there wasn't any dinosaur around before kneeling down next to the frighten children. "It's okay. You're okay." Ashley and Lucie surged into the Latina's arms before crying. "It's okay, you're safe." She kissed their foreheads. "We have to go." She cradled the 4 years old against her chest and grabbed the older girl's hand before running toward the car.
As soon as the brunette saw them approaching, she got out of the pickup. "Is everyone okay?"
The tan girl nodded before handed Lucie to her. "Sit in the back with them, I'll drive."
Once everyone was settled, Santana moved to the driver's seat and drove off. She was about to speed up when Quinn, Blaine and Finn jumped in front of the car. She hit the brake abruptly and got out of the vehicle. "Oh my god, I've never been so happy to see you guys." She quickly hugged the blonde in relief. "Are you okay?" She scanned her friend's body for injury. Except for some scratches and bruises, she seemed fine.
The writer waved her hand dismissively. "I'm fine."
"Is Rachel okay?" Finn asked as he moved toward the car.
The former cheerleader rolled her eyes. Of course that would be the first thing he'd worry about. "Yes, she's in the car with the kids."
"The kids?" The tall man asked confused.
"Yes." The raven-haired girl answered without looking at him. "Do you know where the others are?"
"We lost Kurt, Puck, Tina and Mike at some point." Blaine informed her while hugging her quickly. "We don't know about the others and no one is answering their phone."
"Our phones are dead." The actress stated. She had left hers in the gyrosphere and Rachel's phone wasn't working after their plunge in the water.
"Did you see Brittany?" Quinn inquired as she looked around the street.
"Hum, she… it came out of nowhere and I… I couldn't..." Santana raised her head and looked at the sky, trying desperately to hold back her tears.
"Oh my god…" The writer's face paled as she put her hand over her mouth, trying to hold back her own tears too.
"I wasn't able to help her." The Latina's voice broke with sadness and guilt.
"Oh honey, it's not your fault." Quinn moved closer and hugged her friend. "It's not you, it's Sue and the park and…" She was about to say something else when they heard people screaming. They knew it was their cue to leave.
The tan girl turned around and saw Finn lean against the pickup talking to Rachel through the window. "Finn, you drive." She ordered as she made her way back to the car. "Quinn, Blaine, is it okay if you go in the trunk?" They both nodded.
The tall boy frowned. "Why?"
The raven-haired girl growled. "Because Quinn's driving got her into an accident…"
"Hey, that's not fair!" The blonde interjected.
Santana ignored the girl's comment and continued. "Blaine drives like a grandpa, Rachel is taking care of the kids and I don't trust you to guide us around this island. So you drive."
Finn huffed but moved to the driver's seat anyway.
They drove mostly in silence, the only sound coming from Rachel singing soothing songs to the kids. Santana tore her eyes away from the road to look at the back seat. Ashley and Lucie were both cuddled against the diva's sides, trying to fight sleep. She couldn't really blame them, after the events of the day, all she wanted to do was lie on a bed with Rachel and sleep for days. When Finn slowed down the car, she turned her attention back to the road. "What's wrong?"
"There's a truck blocking the road." Finn explained as he stopped the pickup.
Santana frowned. "Can't you bypass it?"
The tall boy shook his head. "No, not with this car, we'd get stuck."
The Latina sighed. "So, what do we do now?"
"We have to finish on foot." Finn stated before getting out of the car.
"What about the kids? It might be a long walk for them." Rachel asked as she exited the car with Ashley and Lucie.
Finn stared at her in disbelief. "Why did you even bring them, Rachel? They're kids, they're going to slow us down. They would be yours I'd understand but unless Santana magically grow up a dick, they're not so stop playing house."
There was a collective gasp of indignation from the group. "Wow, that's…" Blaine mumbled astound. "Just wow…"
The diva blinked, clearly taken aback by her ex-boyfriend's statement. She pulled the kids closer to her and tried to cover their ears as much as she could with only two hands. "How can you be so insensitive? They're innocent children, Finn. We should protect them even if none of us are their parents. And don't get me started with how inaccurate, homophobic and …and… dumb your remark is! My parents are gay in case you forgot, are you implying I'm not their daughter because one of them isn't my biological father?"
"No!" He said hastily. "That's not what I meant. It's hum, it came out wrong, I mean…" The tall man struggled to find his words.
"You're such a dick, Finn!" Santana growled. "You're lucky we have other priorities right now because I would have smashed your head already."
"I'm not insensitive! I'm just stating the truth. In case you didn't notice, this is war, Rachel." Finn defended himself. "It's us versus the dinosaurs, there's not place for emotional people."
"Oh my god, shut up with your fucking military speech. You were discharged because you weren't even able to clean a gun without shooting yourself. Now, if you have a problem, feel free to go, we'll take care of them." Not wanting to burden herself in case she had to carry the girls, the Latina handed the rifle she had kept after killing the dinosaur to Blaine before taking Ashley's hand and leading her toward the side of the road. "And some people say I'm a heartless bitch." She muttered.
"You're such a douche, Finn." Quinn glared at the boy. The group started walking toward the defense unit centre, leaving Finn behind.
The tall man sighed, looking around him before following them. "Fine, I'll stay but don't say I didn't warn you because…" He stopped talking when something roared behind them.
"What the f…" Blaine started just when the Sylvester –Rex emerged from the forest.
"Run!" Finn yelled.
Without thinking, Santana put Ashley on her back and started running. "Hold on tight." She quickly caught up with Rachel who was carrying Lucie in her arms. "Keep going!" She told her girlfriend who simply nodded in reply.
After that, everything happened in a blur. The Latina saw Quinn go to the left, Blaine run to the right and Finn was nowhere in sight. She was about to ask Rachel if she was okay when they heard a bloodshot scream. They halted and instinctively turned around. What the tan girl saw made her heart skip a bit. Finn was lying on the ground, the S-Rex hovering over him.
"We need to help him!" Rachel declared as she grabbed the Latina's arm.
The raven-haired girl put Ashley down and took a step forward but once again, it was too late. The S-Rex bent toward the tall man and roared. Finn tried to move away but the creature pierced his thigh with its claws. He bawled in pain and desperately struggled to get away from the dinosaur's grip.
The Sylvester-Rex roared one last time before leaning toward the man, leaving enough time for Santana to cover Ashley's eyes. The dinosaur opened its jaw wider and torn Finn's head apart, blood gushing everywhere. Rachel quickly turned her eyes away, hiding Lucie's face against her neck while trying to muffle her sob. They stayed frozen in place for a few seconds, too shocked by what happened to move. It wasn't until Lucie started crying that they focus back on the situation.
"We need to go!" The tan girl stated. She motioned for Ashley to hop on her back again before speaking. "Now!" She pushed the diva to force her to run but she refused to move. The brunette was shaking and silently crying, staring blankly in front of her. "Baby…" She cupped her girlfriend's cheeks. "I know it's hard but we have to go. It's too dangerous to stay here." The familiar touch seemed to snap the girl out of her daze.
The Jewish girl nodded absentmindedly. "Okay."
Santana intertwined her hand with Rachel's as they started running again.