The sun had set once again. Littlefoot told the others he was keeping guard since they were close to the forest probably. That was the last obstacle they needed to pass before they reached the outskirts of Haven Valley. He was so relieved that they were almost there, but death would be most probable in the forest. His mind focused on the journey for a little bit until it switched over to the two girls.

I'm so confused. I was certain I was in love with Ali. I was going to tell her too, but this complicates things. What happened today changes everything. I think I developed feelings for Crystal as well. It was only a short time, but when she kissed me, it felt like I've know her forever. I didn't want to tell her, because I'm afraid she would tell Ali. I know I will crush one's heart, but I need to tell that person, not both. I guess I don't have to worry about being the last of my herd. Wait. If all three of us are the last of our herds, why can't I have both? Would they agree? Let's see... No. They would bite my head off. I bet they would still bite my head off if it was only us three longnecks in the entire world. Why am I thinking about this? I'm dating Ali for heaven's sake! Well, am I? I don't know if I'll actual call it dating. It's more like comforting to me. Both of us, well, all of us have suffered. We're just trying to find comfort in each other. That's why Ali got mad when she saw me comforting Crystal, and that's why Crystal kissed me without my consent.

Littlefoot looked at the starry sky. It looked so beautiful as the stars brightened the sky. The moon helped to see in the dark. In his heart, Littlefoot was still in the dark. The path before him forked into two. Both paths lead to happiness and the safety of his future, but he didn't know which to pick. In the end, it just dwindled down into two choices: Ali or Crystal.

I've known Ali for many years. She helped me cure my grandfather, and I'm indebted to her for that. The last time she visited me, she and I got separated from the others. That was the second time she kissed me cheek. I was falling for her before then and when we went into the Valley of Mists, but now, I stopped falling. It looks like I'm being raised up by Crystal.

The first time I saw Crystal, she seemed nice. She was when I talked to her. The day before she left, she found a way to separate with Thud and found me. She asked me if I could show here around before she left. I don't know exactly why, but I think she just wanted to spend time with me. I showed her every spot that was amazing. We went back to the pond she found me at. She thanked me and rubbed my cheek. I was kind of shock, but I accepted this. Unfortunately, Thud saw us and rammed me into the pond. He then gave me a black eye with his tail. I returned the black eye. Ha. Now that was funny when he got those two black eyes.

"Thanks for the tour," said Crystal.

Littlefoot and her had returned to the pond where they met for the second time. The pond was fed by a small creek. It was surrounded by trees, and it was deep inside the Great Valley. Littlefoot found it and dubbed it his thinking spot. He was shocked that Crystal found it in one day, but he didn't seem to mind she was there.

"No problem. So you're leaving today."

"Well, tomorrow morning. The leader said we would leave tomorrow, so I thought I should tour the valley. I've been with my herd the whole time. I finally sneaked out."

"Oh, so you're an adventurer."

"Huh?"

"Well, every time that my friends and I go out of the Great Valley, we're adventuring."

"So you're an explorer?"

"Pretty much."

"I'm sorry, but I just hate what you call adventuring. My herd just walks and walks and walks. Adventuring is so boring as a herd."

"That's because you've haven't been adventuring with me."

She chuckled.

"I guess I'll keep that in mind. I had fun today, Littlefoot. Thank you."

She unexpectedly rubbed his cheek. Littlefoot was surprised at this, but he returned the affection.

"Hey, Longneck!"

Crystal pulled back and gasped when she saw Thud.

"Hi, Thud."

"What the hell do you think you're doing?"

"Getting some air."

"I don't mind that, but what are you doing with him?"

"He was just showing me around."

"Then what's with all the nuzzling?"

Littlefoot approached him.

"I know it looks sketchy, but there is a misunderstanding."

"Just shut up. I'm talking with Crystal."

"But if you just let me explain-"

"No. Now go away."

"But-"

Thud spun around and whipped Littlefoot's right eye. Littlefoot stepped back a few feet and looked at Thud. He charged at Thud and whipped his tail at him. Thud dodged the whip, but he failed to see the recoil. Littlefoot got his left eye. Thud lowered his neck and rammed Littlefoot down. As Littlefoot was on the ground, he managed to whip Thud's other eye. Thud toughened up and kicked Littlefoot's stomach. Littlefoot bellowed in pain, but he managed to stand up and pounced on Thud. Thud was now on the floor. Littlefoot was about to kick him when he heard Crystal's voice.

"Littlefoot, stop."

Littlefoot obeyed and backed away from Thud. Thud got up and rammed Littlefoot down into the pond. Crystal bashed her head against Thud's head.

"I said stop. That meant both of you."

"Fine. He's done anyways."

Littlefoot got out of the pond and shook the water off.

"At least I don't have two black eyes."

Thud stopped. Before he charged at Littlefoot, Crystal stopped him. She faced Littlefoot.

"Don't push it."

Littlefoot was mad at Thud's actions, but he obeyed Crystal. He confronted Thud.

"Listen, I apologize for this."

Before Thud said anything, Littlefoot began to walk away. The two longnecks watched as he disappeared behind the bushes.

Then I had to explain to my grandparents about the black eye, thought Littlefoot. That was the first time I got into a physical fight over a girl. Just imagine if we were grown-ups. I would've wiped his ass across the floor.

Littlefoot chuckled. He then sighed. He looked behind him. Crystal was sleeping next to Dante. Ali was sleeping next to Mutt. What was funny was that there was enough space in-between them to allow a longneck to fit between them. He smiled.

Wow. Now if only I could be with both. Wait. That ain't right. I have to choose one. Well, I guess for now, I can be with both. No, I can't. Ali and I are dating. Stop being such a pervert and pick one! I can't fuck both, so just pick the one you love the most. But I'm not totally in love with either one. Ali and I are still exploring, and Crystal is lusting for me. They are not toys that I can play with and then throw away. They are dinosaurs, living creatures. I choose one and hurt the other's feelings. Well, let's just see who I have deeper feelings for by being with them. I'll just get off course for awhile and see which one I have deeper feelings for.

Littlefoot devised a plan and replayed it in his mind before he fell asleep.


"Littlefoot!" shouted Cera in his ear.

Littlefoot woke up in shock.

"Damn it, Cera."

"Get your lazy ass up. Everyone is waiting for you. The sun is high up."

"But why couldn't you just wake me up nicely?"

"I just wanted you to feel how I felt when you wake me up from my peaceful nap."

Littlefoot grunted as he got up. He walked over to the herd, thinking about the plan.