The Land Before Time XVI: The Lonely Longneck

by Mongoose Lover

A Longneck named Dayo comes to the Great Valley. Something is troubling her, but she doesn't want to open up about it. She seems to be clumsy and panicky, especially about Sharpteeth. Some of the residents worry that she will bring trouble. Sometime after the arrival of Bron and Shorty, she opens up about her pain. Shorty, suffering from memories of his past, runs off.

10. Chapter 9: Comforting Dayo

CHAPTER NINE: COMFORTING DAYO

Sometime later, the herd had returned. The mood was indeed somber. "When did it happen?" asked Topps. Dayo didn't say anything. It appeared that she was in enough pain, having to reveal that her parents were dead.

"Give it time." said Bron. So, they waited two more days. During this time, Dayo wanted to be alone. Littlefoot, now knew what she had meant by "No please. Not them! Please!" in her sleep. He knew that pain of losing a parent personally.

(To Be Continued)