Children Introductions

The greetings given to the new Longnecks by Cera's two children had been as cute as they were, teaching them how to walk which they learnt quite quickly despite their small falls; how proud both Ali and Littlefoot must be upon viewing it. When they are to be carried, only one wants to walk themselves to the nest of Ducky's, running as fast as it could but not catching up and feeling amazed by how long it had kept the run going.

"Your little boy is so eager to run around Littlefoot. He is, he is."

"I'm glad you think so Ducky? He's learnt to walk and run so far, perhaps swimming will be his third, when he's ready." Littlefoot replied before picking him up and letting him ride on his back all the way to Ducky's humble nest, where the five young ones of Ducky's, curiously come to view the new residents when they are let down by the paddling end of the pond. Coaxed into the water they learn to splash and taste, even braving a little swim if they wanted to.

The meeting though brisk, was still thoroughly enjoyable as they head to Petrie's place. He flies into the nest, giving his four children a ride down to the ground where they can meet the Longnecks and understand what they are. Wishing for a ride too, Ali and Littlefoot agree for their kids to be carried a short while round the immediate vicinity of his nest. All three of them looking down to their parents joyous during the ride.

Getting taken back down to the ground, the little ones are once again carried atop Littlefoot as they head to Spike's nest, while Petrie drops his kids back with his mate. A quick thought of Petrie's mother makes a small pause manifest before he lifts off to be back with his friends, their comfort holding back the tears from the incident where she perished last Cold Time. He still remembers his uncle not wanting to accept the loss, guilt-ridden from what he did not willingly wish to do.

Stopping by the last nest, all memories are briefly forgotten as he watches Spike's only child running round wanting to play with the newly hatched Longnecks set down onto the ground. A sudden stomp of Spike's foot quickly corrects the little one as it soon realises they are just too young right now, so it sits down wagging a tail though quite apologetic due to its eagerness.

"Don't worry little one. You'll be able to play with them soon." Littlefoot promises as its tail rapidly wags with a beaming smile. Even Spike could not hold back a tear of joy over his smile, as his child runs back to be with its mother.

After a brief 'see you later', everyone parts ways to be with their children until feeding time gives the men a chance to breathe and meet at the meeting place in order to discuss about the events for the remainder of the day. The blue sky seems to break through the cloud barrier, revealing the Bright Circle and freeing the unwanted warmth they so longingly wish would end.