I do not own Jurassic Park. I only own my own original character and plot idea. I own Sydney and Dr. Black.

Story start

Warrior and I were walking through the jungle. It was nice being away from the rest of the pack, who were harping about us being together. Well technically we were not mates or together in that sense. Warrior and I are just two raptors that are close to each other and like each other. However I must confess that I have feelings for him. Every time I come near him, I feel my heartbeat speed up and my knees feel weak.

"You've adapted well into the pack," Warrior commented as we walked by a river in the jungle. We were hiding in the tree line so we would not be spotted by larger predators.

I smiled over at Warrior and said, "I'm just awesome like that." He chuckled and gave a little nip at me. I jumped out of the way and playfully growled at him. Warrior gave me a challenging look that held a playful hint in it and I knew to run right then and there.

"Run all you want, but I know this jungle better and I'll find you," Warrior called out as I ran ahead of him. During the time that I've been a raptor, I've found out that I run faster than Warrior. It bothered him at first, but now he does not care. Like he said, he knows this jungle better than me so he has an advantage over me. That does not mean that I'm going to let him catch me without a fight.

"You'll lose this game," I yelled before disappearing deeper into the jungle. A happy glint was in my eyes as I ran through the jungle. I ran as quietly as I could and I ran through a few streams to cloud my scent.

I walked through one small stream and it led me a beautiful waterfall. My breath left me as I stared at the natural beauty. Small herbivores were hiding in the bushes and I ignored them. I did not want to scare them off because I meant no harm, well not right now anyways.

"So pretty," I whispered as I walked around the water and looked at my own reflection. My gold eyes stared back at me and I saw how predator they looked. I was a beautiful creature in my own eyes, but I'm sure that I would look like an ultimate hunter to anyone or anything else.

I was so entranced by my own eyes that I failed to see the pair of crimson eyes behind my reflection. "What are you doing Sydney?" Warrior whispered and I jumped. He gave a small laugh as I gave him a surprised look.

"I caught you," he said with a satisfied smile.

I was confused before sighing. "Oops I forgot we were playing when I saw the waterfall," I said sheepishly.

"I understand. Even though I've lived here for so long this place still amazes me at times," Warrior said as we started walking up the hill to be at the top of the waterfall. I smiled as we walked up the hillside. My eyes widened shocked when I felt my feet slide.

"Dig in your claws," Warrior ordered as he ran behind me and kept me from falling. My body was full of adrenaline as I dug my claws into the hillside. My feet quit sliding as Warrior braced himself behind me. He let out a relieved sigh as we started walking up the hillside more. I gave a relieved sigh as well when we finally made it to the top.

The waterfall was more beautiful up here than from below. Warrior stood close to me and rubbed his head against mine. "Sydney, what are your feelings for me?" Warrior asked and I jumped not expecting that to pop out of his mouth. I looked over at him and he looked at me curiously. I could see that fear was also in his eyes as I was quiet.

"I, um, I," I stuttered out. I could see a bit of pain enter Warrior's eyes as I delayed the answer. I did not like seeing that pain in his eyes.

"I like you," I whispered and turned my eyes downward. Warrior was quiet and I feared that he would bust out laughing at me or something humiliating. However the breath, that I had not realized I was holding in, was let out when Warrior nuzzled my neck.

"I'm glad Sydney, I'm very glad," Warrior said and my eyes shot up to him. He had a happy smile on his face and in his eyes as he looked down at me.

"You're happy?" I asked surprised.

Warrior made my head rise and I felt my heart soar. "Very happy," he said as gave me a heartfelt look.

I smiled and nuzzled his neck. Warrior let out a happy growl and we spent longer than I would have thought on top of the waterfall watching the jungle. It was all so beautiful and the feeling in my heart made this entirely better.

Warrior and I headed back to the pack later in the evening. Warrior stayed close to my side and any other male raptor that saw me would quit looking after Warrior's glare. I was surprised but fascinated at the same time. "So raptors show their dominance over other males when they have selected their mate," I thought as I walked over to Pearl.

Pearl smiled at me and motioned for me to sit by her. I sat down and Warrior stood in front of Pearl and I, but a little distance away. I have already told him how I can not stand for him to do that close. No offense, but I really do not want to have a butt in my face all the time.

"Oh it seems that you are attracting some other raptors during this season," Pearl said with a wink.

"What season is that?" I asked curiously and almost afraid of the answer at the same time.

"Mating season," Pearl said with a laugh and my face paled.

"You're kidding me," I groaned as I glared at the innocent dirt.

"I never kid about mating season," Pearl said when a loud growl sounded at one area of the nesting area. My head snapped over in the direction of the growl and I saw another male raptor eyeing me appreciatively, but he was growling at Warrior. Warrior was also growling back, with I must say a lot more viciousness.

The other male raptor stood threateningly in front of Warrior and soon they were circling each other.

"Alright if these two are trying to impress me than it's not working, but I'll root for Warrior anyways," I said to Pearl.

Pearl shook her head and said, "You can not root or cheer for either of them. Whoever wins will become your mate, sad to say that but it's true."

My mouth dropped open as I stared at her. "You're kidding," I squeaked out and she sadly shook her head.

I growled and clawed at the innocent dirt again and then looked over at Warrior. The two male raptors were still circling each other.

"Oh hell no, that's not right. I'm not mating with some random raptor that wins a fight. I like Warrior only so he's who I'll mate with," I yelled angrily and then I stopped as I realized what I yelled.

Pearl was also shocked before laughing happily. I glared at Pearl before looking around. All of the other raptors were looking at me with small giggles escaping them. Warrior looked like a five year old getting to go to the candy store for the first time. However the other male raptor wanting to mate with me looked outraged.

"It does not matter what you want. This is a tradition and you will be fought over if two males want you," he yelled at me with fury in his eyes.

I glared at him and stood up. "Alright then if you want to stick to this stupid tradition than I'll be so happy when Warrior kicks your ass," I said with a twisted smile. I hate when someone talks down to me like that. I'm not just a prize to be won. I chose who I want to be with and they'll accept me or not, either way I have a choice. Also no one gives me that attitude or yells at me like that.

Warrior growled at the other male and then gave me a small smile. "Sydney, sit down, this will be over soon," he said and I huffed at being told to sit but after seeing Warrior meant for me to sit, I did. I grumbled for a while about being ordered around, but Pearl's surprised look made me laugh.

"You certainly are unique Sydney," she said with a smile.

I smiled bigger and said, "You got that right."