Raptor Paddock
Outside 1900
Outside the jungle was quiet, an eerie stillness as if mother nature herself was holding its breath. The lights around the paddock illuminated vehicles and equipment. Footsteps sounded loudly on the packed dirt as Claire and Barry joined the small team beside the cages for Velociraptors. The argument breaking forth broke the eerie stillness of the jungle.
Claire (yelling): You son of a bitch, this was your plan all along (angrily.)
Hoskins (shrugging; tapping on the tablet in front of him): This is an In Gen problem honey (condescending) you go on back and sit with your girlfriend and your nephews (motioning) and it'll all be over soon. (Tapping the tablet in front of him) Masrani is no longer part of the equation, that means you're no longer in charge.
Owen (angrily): You were in on this, (realizing) you wanted this to happen (shifting.) You and In Gen wanted this somehow….
Hoskins (shrugging): Well not all the destruction (smirking) or the loss of life but hey it's in the name of research (he staggered back as Claire punched him in the face) didn't know you had it in you (rubbing his jaw.)
Claire (struggling against Owen's grip): Your research got people killed, innocent people died because of you, people were put in danger for what? You sick son of a bitch (thinking) who else, who else was in on it?
Hoskins (spitting blood out of his mouth): The Indominus Rex killed people, (cocking his head) I just followed orders (gesturing to the Raptors that were now outfitted with cameras) we're going to fix this and everything will be fine. (Smiling) we'll get off this island and you can go live out a quiet life with your girlfriend and I'll go my own way (turning his attention back to his tablet.)
Owen (angrily): No you won't, I'll make sure I tell whoever it is, whoever is willing to listen (motioning) that this is because of you, because of your research and your plan. I will go right through the chain of command at Masrani and let them know what happened.
Hoskins (scoffing): Who are they going to believe? (Pointing at Owen) you, you worked for Masrani, you'll come off as a disgruntled employee and they'll just cut you a severance check. Her (motioning to Claire) she also worked for Masrani Global, they'll give her a severance check too maybe a good recommendation to work somewhere else. (Smirking, motioning around him) or me, who worked for In Gen, who helped bring the situation under control and helped get people off this island. (Tapping his head) you know the answer don't you (looking at Owen) the answer is right in front of you, I'll come off as a hero and you'll come off as a disgruntled employee (cockily) I'll see you out there.
Barry (loudly): We need to go, an In Gen Security Force is here, Hoskins is getting ready to go after that thing with the Raptors. They'll take care of the Indominus secure an evac point and we'll be able to get the choppers in so we can evacuate the island. (He noticed how stiff Claire and Owen were both standing and he had heard Hoskins mocking words, his flippant attitude, it wasn't important now, now they needed to get moving so they could leave.
Claire glanced at Owen who nodded then they walked with Barry back inside to the Med Bay. They had to get Zara in the truck, gather Zach and Gray and wait for the all clear then they could leave or that was the plan anyway. Neither Owen nor Claire liked the plan at all.
Med Bay
Zia (disconnecting the IV lines and placing a bandage or Zara's hand): I'm sorry, I can't give you anything else, I'm worried about internal bleeding and everything else going on with you.
Zara (raspy): It's okay, thank you Zia. (A breath) be honest with me, how bad is it?
Zia (tilting her head back): Zara (a breath; taking the younger woman's hand) I'm not a human doctor, I'm a Paleo Veterinarian. (Zara's right eye watched) you were barely alive when Claire called me. (Swallowing) I don't have the proper equipment or personnel all I've been able to do is stop the bleeding, clean out your wounds and get you stable.
Zara (Zara knew then that things weren't looking good; she could feel it in her gut, she knew the injury to her leg was bad and she also had a feeling that something was seriously wrong with her left eye): You did everything you could (fighting sleep.)
Zia (tucking the blanket around her): You rest, I'll leave a crutch here but don't get up unless you get someone to help you (feeling bad that she couldn't give Zara better news, feeling bad the poor woman had been hurt so badly. She also didn't want to tell Zara that she might be blind in her left eye or discuss the seriousness of the injury to her upper thigh. Maybe with the proper medical treatment, something could be done but shaking her head, she didn't want to dwell on these thoughts. Sitting down in the chair next to the gurney she watched the younger woman doze off again) that's right you rest, you're going to be okay.
Kitchen
Gray (fascinated): They got cameras strapped to their heads and Aunt Claire is arguing with someone.
Zach (trying to get signal on his phone to no avail): They're going to send the Raptors after the Indominus. That guy Owen seemed pretty upset about it.
Gray (turning; not seeing his aunt punch the other guy): Why? I don't understand, if anyone can go after that thing it would be a Velociraptor, right
Zach (shrugging): Don't know, I just know something's not right, Aunt Claire is on edge, so is Owen…
Gray (sitting back down): Well Aunt Claire is probably upset over Zara, because she loves her and doesn't like seeing her hurt, you know like in the movies or that show we watch.
Zach (smiling): Yeah you're probably right (that wasn't it at all and he knew it, felt it. Gray couldn't understand it all yet but Zach had a feeling it was much more than that, a lot more.)
Med Bay
1930
Claire and Owen walked back inside, comfortable silence between them. Claire knew that they had to get moving, that they had to get Zara up and then they had to get Zach and Gray. Claire wished that she could leave the three of them here. Safe, away from whatever was about to happen, because she had another awful feeling that she couldn't shake.
Owen was furious how dare that son of a bitch take control of a situation that was Hoskins own fault. How dare he speak in that condescending, I'm better than you way to him, to Barry and especially Claire. True he and Claire did not have the closest of relationships but there was always a degree of respect and now, after helping her save Zara maybe slight friendship. Speaking of Zara he shook his head at how they had almost lost her, how he saw one of the strongest women he knew break down, how Claire had pleaded for Zara to come back. He had heard rumors that ice ran in her veins, that she chewed people up and spit people out constantly. He was glad he had paid the rumors no mind, sure they had words, they argued and he constantly gave her a hard time but he knew deep down inside Claire was not really like that, she was surviving in a male dominated world, climbing the ranks with smarts and talent and more backbone then anyone he knew. Still, trying to fight a smirk how did Claire and Zara end up together, that was a whole other question. He waited for a moment so that Claire and Zara could have a little time, watching as the fierce redhead gently touched Zara's face, whispering words to her.
Owen (motioning): We need to get her in the truck, as much as I and Claire want to leave her here with her nephews it's too dangerous.
Zia (turning her head at the last moment as Clair bent down to kiss Zara): I don't think anywhere is safe on this island with that thing running around.
Owen (agreeing): What do I need to do? Is it even safe for me to move her? Will she be able to walk or….
Zia (keeping her voice low): Right now you're going to have to carry Zara, she's still pretty out of it (biting her lip.) I've disconnected the IV's, and I've bandaged her leg as best as I could. She's stable for now but she needs to get out of here. (Shaking her head) as for walking, I've given her a crutch to use but with that leg and her shoulders and her ribs, she shouldn't be walking.
Owen (nodding; slowly approaching Claire and Zara): Hey! I'm going to (unsure) I'll carry her out to the truck.
Claire (taking in the situation): Thank you (helping Zia get another blanket. Seeing Zach and Gray out of the corner of her eye) I'll follow you and then wait for it to be over (meaning the whole nightmare.)
Barry (leaning on the doorway): I don't like his plan at all, something's off.
Claire (angrily): He's getting his research (sadly) the death, the destruction, the injuries (closing her eyes for a moment) collateral damage in the name of research (sadly.)
Owen (smirking): You should have punched him harder then, Claire.
Claire (lowly): I should have done a lot of things (she should have questioned the requisitions more, dug her heels in harder on the research requests, she should have fought the board harder when they told her that the Science and Research areas were not her concern and to stay out of it, her mind spun with questions, what if's and so many other things leading up to this whole situation, ignorance was not bliss and what you didn't know could and would hurt you.)
Zia (she knew what Claire was thinking): Claire…
Claire (stiffly): We have to go (squeezing Zara's hand gently, tears filling her eyes at all the bandages covering her body.) Owen could you…
Owen (nodding): Sure, I mean (looking at Zia.)
Zia (grabbing another blanket): She'll be fine, talk with her as you move her and keep your movements slow and steady (patting his arm.)
Barry (trying for levity, patting Owen's back): Keep your hands off her arse too (winking as Owen glared at him wide eyed.) Just saying, she'll beat you over the head this time with that crutch (grinning as Owen winced.)
Owen (gently gathered Zara in his arms): I'm sorry we need to get you out of here (her moans of pain and brief struggle did nothing to calm his nerves. Claire's hand gently touched Zara's face) I know, I know but we need to move you (cradling her) and unfortunately you're stuck with me.
Claire (motioning to Zach and Gray): You ready (two nods) let's go.
Zach (watching for a moment then following Owen): I'll get the door.
Gray (looking at his Aunt Claire): Come on (taking her hand in his own, it worked for him when she or Zara held his hand he figured it would work for her too.)
Claire (tousling his hair): Yes we're leaving (turning to Zia) come on you as well there's room in the truck (concern as Zia shook her head.)
Zia (she had to get back to the injured dinosaurs; upload her notes to the servers): I've got some friends who need my help (smiling as Claire's eyes widened) don't worry though when those choppers get here I'll will without a doubt be on one.
Claire (hugging her friend): You better be, don't make me come looking for you.
Zia (returning the hug): You would too (grinning) I'll see you soon Claire.
Jungle
West Road
2000
Zara (coming around slowly, disoriented, she was no longer in the med bay): Claire (cool hands touched her face tenderly) Claire…
Claire (softly, calmly): Easy, you're safe, we're safe (she hoped it stayed that way too; cupping Zara's face, trailing her fingers down to her neck) I'm here (trying to keep Zara calm and from moving or thrashing around and ripping open stitches) it's okay baby (touching the right side of her face again) I've got you.
Zara (leaning into Claire's touch): You certainly do Ms Dearing (trying to relax into Claire's touch, then) Zach, Gray (where were they and better yet what was actually going on?)
Claire (opening the sliding window that led to the back of the truck): They're here too (taking Zara's hand in her own.) We're siting in a truck right now waiting….
Zach (smiling): Hey Zara…
Gray (excitedly): You're awake, that's good.
Zara (smiling weakly): Hey Zach, Gray (that was a relief, Zach and Gray were both safe, she was with Claire; why weren't they leaving, what were they doing sitting here in the truck.) Claire why aren't we leaving, what's going on (confused?)
Claire (motioning): You two put your belts on…
Zach (shrugging): There aren't any seat belts Aunt Claire.
Claire (smiling): All right, I'll turn the lights off it should only be a little longer (shutting the window and turning her attention to Zara. The bandage around her head and covering her face stood out eerily in the moonlit night.)
Zara (her voice still raspy, her throat hurt too probably from screaming and closing her eyes she didn't want to remember): So (turning to look at Claire out of her right eye) what is actually going on (Claire's shoulders stiffened) Claire what's happened?
Claire (licking her dry lips; clutching the steering wheel to ground herself): There's been (trying to put it into words) an incident (this time Zara's hand touched her leg in quiet calm.) The (swallowing) the Indominus escaped, ten members of ACU went after it (glancing at Zara) they didn't make it. (Tilting her head back) protocols were enacted, we ordered the rides to be shut down in the immediate area, pulled visitors and staff back. (Shifting) things were out of control (a moment) Mr Masrani volunteered to take a chopper with a mounted mini gun and a few other remaining ACU officers. (Taking a breath) the Indominus attacked the helicopter, Mr Masrani lost control and it crashed through the Aviary and (clearing her throat) Mr Masrani is dead, only a few remaining ACU, Parks and Security officers are remaining. Most of the island has been evacuated and (unable to continue as everything hit her at once and she couldn't afford that now. Couldn't afford to get swept in the overwhelming emotions from all of that. No her first priority were Zara and her nephews, maybe if she had done that instead of going about business as usual maybe the outcome would be different. Maybe Zara wouldn't have gotten hurt, maybe Zach and Gray would never be put into the situation they were in. Maybe they would have been off this island already safe, Zara, Zach and Gray that is. She would have remained behind to evacuate the island, try to keep order but she would have sent them out at the first chance she could get.)
Zara (watching Claire; knowing that Claire was blaming herself for what had happened): Claire don't go there (seeing tears streak down Claire's face) I need you here with me (pleading. If Claire fell apart now then she would fall apart and then what. Zach and Gray needed Claire she needed Claire.) I need you (pushing through pain and reaching up to touch Claire's face.) You did what you could…
Claire (taking Zara's hand and holding it in her own): I don't know...
Zara (pondering over what Claire had said; thinking; running things over in her mind): Claire wait when the Aviary was breached (licking her lips) that's how the Pterosaurs escaped, (thinking) the shock tag in their tracker should have stopped them (what was actually going on here?) That's how they (swallowing down bile at the thought of what had almost happened.) Did someone sabotage the system? They should have…
Claire (Zara's words making her think): They should have never made it that far (wide eyed.) Wait the dam shock tags, but that means (trailing off, thinking of everything else that had happened) and I don't know how it happened, (rubbing her face) I didn't….
Zara (taking in everything Claire had said): How did the Indominus escape? How did any of this happen, Claire? We have fail safes, we have procedures and protocols in place, yet we have escaped dinosaurs, someone must have tampered with the systems. (Tilting her head back) the security breaches that…
Claire (finishing): That means (everything made sense but was this all truly for research or was there another reason.)
Zara (coming to the same realization): It all makes sense now (Claire turned to face her) the question is who?
Claire (gently; listening to the radio chatter): I have a few candidates in mind, one being Hoskins. (She could hear gun fire in the distance) let's hold that thought right now the important thing is getting you three out of here and you to a hospital. Just lean back and rest okay (leaning forward and pressing a soft kiss to Zara's lips.)
Zach (pointing to the tablet): They found the Indominus, (concern as things quieted down then yelling, screaming, more gunshots) what (noticing the Raptors approaching the Indominus slowly, not attacking it.)
Claire (feeling something was wrong, watching as the Raptors themselves approached the Indominus slowly, cautiously as Zara had): That's (startling as there was an explosion, yells, another explosion and staring wide eyed at the tablet as all Hades broke loose.)
Owen (over the radio): Watch out Raptors got a new alpha!
Another radio message: The Indominus is part Raptor!
Another radio message: Use of live ammunition is a go. I repeat use of live ammunition is a go.
Gun fire, screaming, a loud explosion, more gunfire, the jungle exploded into a cacophony of noise, gunfire and yelling all around them.
Zara (taking a breath): Claire did you know about this (Claire's stunned silence) Claire did you know what that thing was made out of? (Anger, fear) Claire answer me (watery blues eyes looked at her) Claire please tell me the truth (hoping, praying that Claire hadn't, hadn't what.) Claire did you know about that things DNA? (Firmly) tell me the truth please.
Claire (softly): No (firmly) I didn't know, I (pausing) I had no idea. If I did know then I wouldn't have allowed the project to go forward. We talked about this (pausing thinking was it only yesterday it seemed longer in all that had happened) Zara I swear I didn't know (a bloody hand print hit the side of her window she jumped and looked at the ACU Officer outside.)
Talbot (yelling): Get out of here, go, go situations lost.
Claire (slammed on the gas and the vehicle rocketed forward): Shit (noticing the officer falling to one of two Raptors which were now gaining on the vehicle) dammit (yelling) Zach, Gray hold onto something.
Zara (yelling): Claire (watching in horror as a Raptor slammed through the glass trying to get to Claire she grabbed the crutch at her feet and repeatedly hit in the head, it fell off to the side and then was back on its feet chasing them.)
Zach and Gray were looking at the back door swinging open and the Raptor getting closer, Zach grabbed the nearest weapon which looked like a cattle prod, Gray helped hold it and as the Raptor jumped they shocked it, watching in triumph as it fell away.
Zach (wide eyed): That was cool, wait to mom hears about this...
Claire (nervously): We are not telling your mom about that (slamming the side of the truck into the jumping Raptor) or that…
Gray (watching as a motorcycle sped up): Only a little bit, Aunt Claire. We kept it from getting in the truck.
Zara (softly): Yeah Aunt Claire just a little bit (teasing.)
Claire (shaking her head): No we are definitely not telling your mom about that (angling the truck again to hit the Raptor) or that either.
Zara (clutching the seat as Claire swerved the large vehicle again): Spoilsport…
Claire (huffing): We'll discuss this later (noticing the motorcycle approaching the side, she couldn't make out the driver just yet.)
Zara (thinking over Claire's words): Masrani allowed the research project to go forward without considering what could happen (biting her lip.) They created a hybrid without considering the whole parameter of this situation. The board and Masrani allowed this to go forward and (angrily) bloody fucking shit, this whole situation is because they covered up what they were actually doing in the lab.
Claire (gripping the wheel tighter as another Raptor approached the side of the truck): Hold that thought hon, (seeing the animal fall over as a dart entered its neck.)
Owen (coming along side her): The Indominus can communicate with the Raptors, we need to get out of here, find a place to hold over, get other weapons (noticing the Raptors slowly gaining on them.)
Claire (considering her options): We'll head back to Central see if we can get help, we might be able to get into the ACU offices or the secondary labs and I don't know (running through her mental checklist) there should also be a sat phone we can use.
Owen (knowing it was there best chance): Right (they would need something more, another weapon, more powerful then what they were currently using take down the Indominus. But what, the taser rifles didn't even phase the dam thing, tranquilizer darts were of no use, standard high powered rifles didn't even slow it down. They needed a way to stop it, but what, if they couldn't stop that thing they couldn't get off this dam island and failure wasn't an option.
Labs
2050
Dr Soren (finishing uploading the video feed and research data; turning at the sound of footsteps): Dr Wu I've heard what happened. Are you all right?
Dr Wu (smiling): I'm fine, (watching her closely) the plan did not go accordingly but things will be fine. (Motioning) what did you upload just now?
Dr Soren (trying to remain calm): The last of the research notes as you requested (and some other notes the lawyers would find interesting.) How did the Indominus escape?
Dr Wu (tensely): I don't know, something obviously failed in the security system.
Dr Soren (gathering her things): I don't understand…
Dr Wu (loudly): You don't need to understand, what you need to do is step over there (motioning to the side.)
Dr Soren (pleading): What are you doing? We have our research, we have the samples, a little more time and we'll have everything we ever wanted. (He was going to kill her but was it for sending the notes or something darker.) You and I have to leave, we have to get out of here and then when we get to our new lab things will be better.
Dr Wu (nodding; she was no longer useful now): Thank you but I'm afraid that our partnership is at an end (hearing loud noises from outside the lab area.) If you'll just step over there and keep your hands where I can see them (pulling the gun out of his pocket.)
Dr Soren (wide eyed): What are you doing? You lied to me (realization dawning on her) you used me, you used my research and ideas to get what you wanted. (Thinking) you used me to create that thing out there…
Dr Wu (pointing the gun at her): You are or were (smiling evilly) ahead of me as far as gene splicing and research, and you're right I couldn't have done this without you but I'm not one to share so goodbye Dr Soren (firing the gun directly at her heart, she collapsed to the ground and he smiled.) No I wasn't going to share, it's going to be my research, my hybrids that are asked for (stepping over her body, he went to the computer and typed in his code, he found the files he was looking for and inserted his thumb drive, hitting copy only a few of the files copied over, not all of them. He typed in his code when requested but a message came up access denied. She had anticipated his move and now he couldn't access her files, no matter what he had been able to copy would be enough. Enough to complete his research. Taking the thumb drive, he shoved the computer off the desk and went to leave, only for Hoskins to walk in.)
Hoskins (noticing Dr Soren on the floor): She's dead? What are you doing?
Dr Wu (shrugging): How observant, yes she's dead and we have to leave before anyone else shows up (Hoskins would soon join Dr Soren, there could be no loose ends those were his orders.)
Hoskins (chuckling): It's already here, along with the Velociraptors. (Yelling) so you tell me how we're getting out of here or I'm going to In Gen and tell them…
Dr Wu (laughing): Tell them what, that you participated in a plan that would let out a dangerous predator, or how you knew that the Indominus was part Raptor or that you knew about the research going on here. Which part (trembling as he heard the familiar bark and growl of a Velociraptor?) It seems that our time here is at an end (taking off at a run through another door at the end of the lab and slamming it shut.)
Hoskins (running towards the door as claws clicked out in the hallway): Dr Wu (pounding on the door, behind him he heard a growl as claws moved closer, turning around, he swallowed as the Raptor jumped on him, his screams were cut off abruptly as his throat was torn and his remains fell to the floor.)
Innovation Center
2055
Claire (taking Zara's weight on one side while Zach took her weight on the other): Through those double doors there (pointing to the public lab entrance.)
Zara (sweating): We get that emergency sat phone then what? We both know that help isn't coming until that thing is dead.
Owen (holding his hand up): Wait (pulling the rifle over his shoulder) that's Delta.
Claire (shivering): She's in the lab…
Zara (tensing): And right where we need to go, lovely.
Owen (cursing under his breath): Let me go first, stay here okay.
Claire (reaching for Gray): Stay close and be prepared to run (not liking the idea of Owen going alone, no matter what.)
Zara (listening): What's he doing (trying to make out what Owen was saying to the Raptor, a loud bang then quiet.)
Zach (shifting): What's he doing?
Claire (her muscles tense her mouth dry): I don't know I hope (startling as Owen came running back down the corridor with a yellow box in his hand, his eyes wide.)
Owen (handing the box to Gray and the rifle to Claire): We have to move now (considering Zara's injuries) sorry about this (grabbing Zara in a fireman's carry she screamed in pain as he settled her on his shoulders) you can yell at me later.
Zara (closing her eyes as stabbing pains radiated up her ribs): Owen Grady when I get my hands on you (seeing Delta running behind them) never mind run (trying to will the nausea down and focus on something else.)
Gray (remembering his tour from yesterday; reaching over and hitting the switch on the hologram projector): Maybe…
Claire (grabbing him): Never mind let's go (looking up as Delta got closer) now…
Outside the Indominus loomed over Central Plaza like a spectral figure. The small group darted inside one of the souvenir shops and ducked down. Delta came face to face with the Indominus they circled each other under the lights of the main area. Roaring and growling echoing loudly in the area, causing Zach and Gray to cover their ears.)
Owen (setting Zara down gently): I had to (noticing how pale she looked, gently touching her forehead she was clammy as well not a good sign.)
Claire (opening the box quickly, she reached for the satellite phone and turned it on, well it was fully charge but it had no signal): Shit (looking around; without a signal the phone was useless.)
Owen (leaning over): What's wrong? (She waved the phone) I thought that Masrani Global (a dark withering glare was directed at him) let me guess dinosaurs and visitors were more important then making sure we have a decent Wi Fi signal or whatever it is we need to use (another glare was directed at him.)
Zara (she tried to think of the map of Central Plaza; if they were closer to the Command Center she would have better luck, here for some reason there was little to no signal; looking around she remembered that all the cables to the POS systems were connected via cable, the cables were bundled together which came together to the hub and then, the repeater of course also an AP as well): Claire the other side, directly across from us (her head leaning forward.)
Claire (focusing on Zara's words, cables AP right): Right the small hub on the side of here and (startling as the Indominus let out a roar the Velociraptor answering in kind) dammit (Zara's hand grasped her wrist.)
Zara (sitting up; fighting a wave of dizziness): Go, take Zach and Gray (looking into blue eyes) I'll only slow you down (jumping as they heard a loud crash followed by a small explosion.) You know I'm right…
Claire (vehemently): No (she had almost lost Zara once today) no either we all go or….
Zara (reaching for her hand): No (motioning) you need to get them to safety, you need to be able to get a signal and get that call out.
Owen (knowing there were no good choices): I'll stay with her, I've got a few darts here.
Claire (fighting tears): Don't make me make this decision.
Zara (leaning forward pressing her forehead to Claire's): It's the only decision take Zach and Gray and get to the other side of the plaza. If you don't then we're done for…
Zach (trying not to listen in but he heard the way his Aunt was struggling under everything): Gray how many teeth does the Indominus have?
Gray (thinking): 74 I think, not exactly sure I heard that other guy talking.
Zach (motioning): How many for a Velociraptor?
Gray (wondering if his brother was crazy; why was Zach asking about teeth): 28 but you know that what are you (it dawned on him) teeth we need more teeth (excitedly) we need more teeth.
Zach (smiling): Yeah more teeth right (softly) Aunt Claire (glancing up as his Aunt moved towards them.) Gray thought of something.
Claire (leaning over): What's going on? (Looking over the both of them trying to ignore the battle going on around them) are you two (concern.)
Gray (proudly): 18 to 28 to 56 to 74 we need more teeth, Aunt Claire (motioning.)
Claire (confused): What?
Zach (finishing): We need something else, something with more teeth to stop the Indominus.
Owen (listening): And where are we going to get more teeth?
Claire (biting her lip): I have an idea, Owen can you help keep your Raptors away from me so I can go and get (smiling) more teeth.
Owen (wondering if all the stress had gotten to her): What are you (trying to think) are you….
Claire (glaring at him; they had one chance and she hoped it would work): I have an idea, not a good one but an idea. (Moving back to Zara's side) hey can you…
Zara (nodding): Leave the rifle with me, but what are you going to do (watching as Claire bit her lip and took a breath. Glancing at Owen as he leaned closer to her) what are you planning?
Owen (handing Zara the rifle): You know how this works (she gave him a look that spoke volumes.) I'm just wondering (another glare.) Right, right (moving away before Zara decided to feed him to the Indominus.) I see your still mad at me (now both Claire and Zara glared at him) sure right (backing away slowly) I'll give you two a minute
Zara (trying to ignore Owen; then considering what Claire was about to do; wide eyed, no, no): Claire…
Claire (tilting her head): You sit right here, keep an eye on Zach and Gray and I'll be right back.
Zara (pleading): No, Claire you can't, it's (shaking her head...)
Claire (pressing a gentle to kiss to Zara's lips): It's the only choice we have, that thing out there is preventing us from getting off this island and if I have to go and get a dinosaur and have it chase me down then that's what I'll do (kissing Zara softly) it'll be okay (turning to Owen) let's go (she needed to get moving before she scrapped the whole idea.)
Zara (rubbing her bottom lip and cursing): Dammit you better come back to me Claire Dearing (sighing in frustration.)
Zach (moving closer to her): Where's Aunt Claire going?
Zara (shaking her head): To get more teeth (she prayed for Claire's safety and their own) actually why don't you and Gray get closer (settling the rifle in front of her feet.)
Gray (moving to her other side): Aunt Claire is coming back right (she nodded) and we'll be okay right.
Zara (watching the two remaining Raptors circling the Indominus): We'll be fine (or so she hoped.)
Front of Charlie's Grill
2120
Owen (shoving Claire out of the way as the Indominus threw Blue into a utility pole, Blue didn't get up): Go, just go (carefully approaching Blue) Blue come on girl, come on (Blue wasn't moving, wasn't getting up and he felt tears in his eyes, he had been with her since her hatching, he had trained her, had formed an impossible bond with her and she lay in front of him motionless.)
With the Raptors out of the way the Indominus turned toward where Zara, Gray and Zach were huddled in the stall. The Indominus detected them and with no other threat remaining she turned her focus on them, letting out a deafening roar and moving towards new prey.
Souvenir Shop
Zara (watching as the Indominus came towards them; wide eyed): Shit (adrenaline running through veins, grabbing the crutch and struggling to get up) dammit (feeling Zach's hand on her arm) we need to move (fighting a wave of nausea.)
Zach (reaching down with Gray and helping her up, he wondered how she was doing what she was doing): What (not finishing his sentence as the Indominus came closer.)
Zara (standing on weak legs): Hand me the rifle (taking it and checking it over, seven high powered rounds left in the chamber.) Now back away slowly (getting the crutch under arm, the pain in her shoulder lighting hot, she fought it down. The Indominus was coming closer) go, now (firing off a round, nearly falling as the rifles power rattled her frame. Slinging it over her injured shoulder stifling a yelp as the pain shot through her, almost bringing her to her knees, hobbling backwards on the crutch out of the stall and over towards a partial wall that was amazingly still intact. Struggling for breath she heard rather then saw the Indominus crush the small structure they were just in.)
Zach (huddled beside her with Gray): Can it see us?
Zara (unsure): I don't know, (recalling some information) it uses thermal detection, heat signatures but actual vision like seeing, I'm not sure (shaking her head.)
Gray (wincing at all the noise around him): If we stay still (the words barely left his mouth as Zach shoved him to the left then he felt Zara's hand on his shoulder.)
Zara (shoving them both; dropping the crutch and facing the Indominus): Go, move (turning around, burning pain shooting up her leg; her ribs protested and she readied the rifle hobbling backward slowly, another deafening roar and she tried to get out of the way, she was only slowing Gray and Zach down. Pointing to another restaurant) get inside there I'll keep it back (or that was the plan, things were not working out to well, she could barely stand, let alone move or hold the rifle without shaking.)
Zach (blinking slowly and shaking his head): You're not seriously thinking of (he saw her face, hard determined) Zara (motioning to the injured woman) and Aunt Claire...
Zara (biting her lower lip): It'll be all right, watch your brother (leaning her head forward, her voice low) tell your Aunt to remember the Gyrosphere at sunset she'll know what it means (gathering what little strength she had, she knew what she had to do; the Indominus roared again; she winced as she turned and saw Zach and Gray ducked under the counter. Facing the monstrosity as it stepped closer, footsteps trembling the ground beneath her feet.) Hey you bitch (firing off another round, wincing as the kickback from the rifle rattle her frame, she fell, the Indominus 30 meters away from her. She heard a loud crack as the Indominus turned away roaring loudly at a new threat, Zara saw Owen with another rifle in his hands. She struggled to get up, hearing another crack, grabbing the wall trying to get herself up, her body protesting, sweat dripping down her face, watching the scene unfold as Blue launched herself at the Indominus.)
Owen (dropping down beside): Hold still for a moment (holding his hands out) take it easy (taking a moment to breath.)
Zara (coughing): Where (noticing the rifle leaning beside him him?)
Owen (peering over the low wall): Inside an abandoned truck (wincing as Blue was thrown, she crashed into another structure but quickly regain her footing, the two dinosaurs circling each other.)
Zara (shifting): Help me up (struggling...)
Owen (amazed at her determination): No lay still (swallowing) I've got you (placing his hand gently on her lower leg.)
Zara (firmly): Help me up Owen, between the two of us we might…
Owen (trying not to yell): Zara you're injured (she gave him a dirty look) and you've seen what that thing has done. (Pointing) you need to stay here and let me deal with it while we wait for Claire to do whatever your girl is going to do. (She started to protest; on one hand he was amazed at her determination, her strength) you're in no condition to go another round let alone stand up…
Zara (her glare hard): Don't tell me what I can and can not do (closing her eyes for a moment willing the nausea to pass) I can and I will, we need to buy Claire time and we need to keep the Indominus away from her nephews. (Gritting her teeth) help me up.
Owen (shaking his head, he wanted to pick her up and get her away from this, he also valued his life and if he did that no he wouldn't think about it): All right (trying to figure out how to just that when he felt the Indominus gaze land on them) um (that wasn't good.)
Zara (swallowing; putting her right leg under her; placing her hand on his shoulder): Now would be a good time Owen (yelping as he helped her stand, unsteady, her whole body trembling, grabbing the rifle in trembling hands.)
Owen (taking a breath): Can you (she swallowed and slowly nodded) right (taking aim, hearing her cry out as she fired a shot off, he followed suit then placed his arm around her waist to steady her.) I don't think she likes that too much.
Zara (struggling): Too bad (trying to focus, her right eye was getting blurry, the pain shooting through her body made her nauseous, swaying she tried to hold up the rifle her strength failed her as she could no longer lift it, crying out.)
Owen (setting her down gently): Lie still don't move (he took a breath, noticing the Indominus coming closer; raising the rifle he fired another shot and turned, jumping to his feet, hoping the Indominus would follow him. He had to get that thing away from Zara away from Claire's nephews; seeing an opening he darted to the left aiming for a truck resting on its side, the booming footsteps following him, turning he fired off another shot and dove next to the vehicle. Taking a breath he peered around the frame of the truck and watched wide eyed as Blue ran towards the Indominus, readying another round he leaned around the truck watching in horror as the Indominus roared right past where Zara was laying unmoving.) Come on Claire we're out of time and options (hoping the feisty redhead did whatever she was going to do and soon.)
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Claire closed her eyes for a moment, unsure, unsure if this would even work. It had to, there was no other choice, she could hear roaring, explosions in the background, knew that if this didn't work they were done for. Straightening her shoulders she stepped forward her heels clicking on the ground. Biting her lip she leaned forward, closing her eyes for a moment.
Claire (swallowed nervously; pressing the intercom button): Alpha Command 1 authorization code 7492471.
Alex: Claire thank Gods you're all right.
Claire (relief flooded her): Alex are you okay?
Alex: Never mind me what's going on Claire. We can't evacuate yet not with that thing still running around. No other ships will even approach the island because of that thing.
Claire (interrupting): Alex who else is there with you?
Alex: Vivian, Lowery, Renee, Sasha everyone else left. The park is in ruins Claire we need to leave…
Claire (closing her eyes for a moment): Open Paddock 9…
Alex: Claire are you…
Claire (firmly): Open Paddock 9 that is an order, Alex.
Alex: Paddock 9 is opening I hope to Gods you know what you're doing, Claire.
Vivian: Claire are you sure…
Claire (softly): I need more teeth (turning and lighting the flare. The T Rex could sense movement and heat, so Claire figured by lighting a flare that burned at a temperature from 300 to 1600 degrees plus her body temperature combined with movement that should get the T Rex's attention. That was the plan anyway and giving how their day was going she hoped it worked.
Alex: Claire the T Rex is coming out of the Paddock.
Claire turned and lit the flare in her hand, and like a dragon awakening from slumber the T Rex came towards her, its footstep shaking the earth and she bit her lip, holding up the flare and turning around and starting to run. The T Rex chased after her, the footsteps loud and trembling, the deafening roar, only a little bit more, just a bit more, turning and running into the Central Plaza area her eyes widening noticing Zara's still form, Owen huddled against the side of a truck, rifle clutched in his hands, Zach and Gray no where in sight. She gripped the flare tighter, running straight for the Indominus, getting close and with everything she had she tossed the flare at the Indominus diving out of the way as the T Rex lunged at the Indominus, the two titans locking in battle.
Claire let out a groan as she landed roughly near Zara she reached out slowly touching Zara's arm. The woman lay still, jaw clenched in pain, rolling to her side, she lay beside Zara. For Claire, the world stopped, even as the deafening roars and loud crashes echoed all around her, she didn't look up as the battle raged on, she didn't look up as she as the battle raged on; didn't look up when Owen yelled out a warning, she just pressed her body into Zara's holding onto her lover and praying to whoever was listening. Zara looked at her and she leaned down kissing her, if this was the end then so be it.
Owen rolled out of the way just in time as the two titans crashed through another building right near him. He couldn't get to Claire and Zara nor could he get to Zach and Gray, he watched as they poked their heads out of their hiding space, he made a motion for them to get back. He turned as he saw Blue running to join the fight and watched with trepidation as Blue launched herself at the Indominus, the T Rex clamping its massive jaws around the Indominus's neck, giving Blue a chance to leap and sink her claws into the back of the Indominus, hanging on.
The T Rex using her teeth to push the usurper back even injured as she was. Between the T Rex and Blue they pushed the Indominus backwards, carving a path into stone, shoving the Indominus towards the lagoon, two dinosaurs battling for their own lives as the Indominus struggled in the massive jaws for her own. Owen readied the rifle and was about to get up he watched as the Mossasaurus, either sensing food or the battle above it, rose out of the lagoon, mouth open wide, latching onto the Indominus and dragging into deep lagoon. Owen waited with baited breath, hoping that the Indominus was gone that it did not come tearing out of the water that the lagoon was the end of this nightmare. Then nothing, everything stilled, silence and he let out a breath, looking around watching as Blue and T Rex stood in the moonlight, regarding each other. They appraised each other for a moment, the T Rex letting out a roar hurting his ears, Blue answering with her own roar. Blue made a shuffling noise deep in her throat and the T Rex let out another roar, for a moment time stood still as the two natural enemies stood toe to toe before some silent communication sent them both their separate ways. Owen collapsed on his back and took a breath. It was over, it was finally over, now they needed to get out of here.
2 Hours Later
Marine (touching Claire's arm): Ma'am we have to go, your friend is stable but we have to leave, now.
Claire (taking a breath, looking around Central Plaza, the remains of Central Plaza that is, the destruction and devastation in the area were only yesterday people walked through here on their way to the next attraction, the hotel or some exhibit; how many times had she walked across this Plaza on the way to get food or coffee, how many times had she met Zara walking across the same plaza to meet up, where they would walk together either towards the office or towards a restaurant or for coffer and tea, a hand gently touched her shoulder, she turned to find Owen behind her, his arm in a sling, his head bandaged, his smile gentle): We have to leave, I know.
Owen (nodding): We're the last flight out and Zara came around she's asking for you (the sentence barely left his mouth as she rushed past him towards the waiting helicopter.) Maybe they should give her a sedative (give Claire a sedative that is not that he would say anything in that regard.)
Helicopter
Zara (lay on a gurney strapped to the inside of the helicopter, Zach and Gray were seated across from her): You two were really brave (shifting) good idea with more teeth.
Gray (excitedly): Yeah and then you and Owen (hearing his Aunt Claire approaching) hi Aunt Claire.
Claire (looking around at her small family; Zach was dozing with his ear buds in his ears, a blanket around him, Gray was talking animatedly with Zara and Zara was awake, in this light she looked even paler): How are you doing, how's, do you need anything (Claire wanted to say more but was unable to express in words how she felt. Zara was hurt, she had risked her life to keep Gray and Zach safe and she couldn't come up with words to express her feelings) I that is you that…
Zara (smiling): Claire (understanding what Claire was trying to say) we're ready (Claire nodded; reaching for Claire's hand she squeezed it gently.)
Claire (softly): They're continuing to evacuate people and we're one of the last choppers out (leaning forward to tuck the blanket around Gray then adjusted Zara's blanket, she wished she could curl up beside Zara, hold her but the wires and tubes prevented that.) I'm (pausing) I'm sorry.
Zara (feeling the drugs starting to make her sleepy): Don't Claire, none of that now (trying to interject some humor) did I seriously see you running in high heels as a Tyrannosaurs Rex chased you (her words were slurring together, the drugs making her tongue feel thick.) I thought I was hallucinating or something but Owen confirmed it.
Claire (leaning down pressing her cheek to Zara's): I didn't have time to stop and change my shoes. (Pressing her lips to Zara's) and I still can't get over what you did, firing that rifle as injured as you are to keep that thing away from you, the boys and buy me sometime.
Zara (wanting Claire closer, wanting Claire to beside as she knew Claire was as exhausted as she was): I love you (her eyes feeling heavier and heavier.)
Claire (chuckling): I love you too (cupping Zara's face; they both turned as Owen entered the helicopter; brushing back lock of dark hair.)
Zara (motioning): Owen…
Owen (tilting her his): Zara (leaning forward. She had shown such bravery despite the odds against, her and her injuries) about time you woke up (a teasing smirk.) Maybe you can get Claire to rest a bit you know take it easy (smiling.)
Zara (reaching out with her right arm): Owen (punching him in the shoulder and smirking at him.)
Owen (wincing): Ow what was that far, I saved your life this is the thanks I get.
Zara (fighting sleep): No that's for grabbing my ass…
Claire (wide eyed): He what (this was the inside joke between them) Owen how could you (enjoying the banter especially after everything that had happened.)
Owen (holding his hands up): I (stammering) she (sputtering) well I had to carry her and with all the running and then I had to (Claire leaned up and kissed his cheek, a moment passing between them.)
Claire (watching him): Thank you (his face lit up; sternly) don't go there, (seeing him smile) don't think it (having an idea where his thoughts might be.) You are insufferable Owen, absolutely insufferable.
Zara (chuckling): Don't (struggling for a bit) don't make me laugh.
Claire (leaning over): Relax (rubbing Zara's face) better (a nod) rest I'll be right here.
Owen (touching his cheek where she had kissed him): Right I'm beginning to think that you (Claire glared at him) right okay then. (Turning to Zach and Gray as the chopper took off) you were really brave back there.
Zach (shifting): Team effort we can go home, it's over we can leave.
Owen (watching Claire fuss over Zara who had gone back to sleep): Yeah we're going to get you home (adjusting Gray's blanket noticing the pre-teen had fallen asleep.)
Costa Rica
10 Hours Later
Military Hanger
Cots and people filled the entire space, people came and went as loved ones were found, doctors milled about checking on the non critical cases. Owen stood and stretched and gathering the coffee cups he headed over to where Barry was sitting with Dr Rodriguez.
Zia (looking up): Has she woken up yet?
Owen (shaking his head): They gave her things to keep her resting, (smiling) Claire is finally resting too.
Barry (softly): They need it, it's going to be a rough road for a bit. (He too had barely escaped and it was only by a stroke of luck that he had and he didn't want to think on it now.)
Zia (finishing her coffee): Them, us, everyone (taking a breath she had been lucky that was in the nursery when everything happened. She had been inside when the Indominus had escaped, had been inside when the Aviary was breached and after helping Zara she had gone back to the nursery as the night and the battle loomed on. Only leaving when four armed military personnel had shown up to get her to evacuate.
Barry (taking a breath): Did you hear, they're going after Masrani right away, class action lawsuits are being filed. People are saying that the incident was part of an inside job (Owen and Zia looked at him wide eyed.) I'm just repeating the information I had heard.
Owen (wide eyed): Yeah we know, Claire mentioned something when we were on the Chopper out. (Wondering who it had been was it more than one person, he thought back to the conversation with Hoskins, other things that Claire had briefly mention) they should check into In Gen as well.
Barry (waving his hand): All I heard was Masrani Global mentioned, nothing else. What a dam mess? (Turning as someone cleared their throat, a middle aged woman stood near their small group and they all stood up slowly hoping it wasn't a reporter.)
Karen (reaching her hand out): I'm Karen Mitchell, Claire's sister, I was wondering if you could tell me where Claire is, one of the nurses said that you would know.
Zia (reaching out): I'm Dr Zia Rodriguez, this is Barry Sembene and Owen Grady (watching the woman closely, Claire's sister or not Zia would watch her carefully and not allow anyone to make trouble for Claire and Zara. There were a lot of disgruntled people and a few of them would have no qualm about going after Claire.)
Barry (shaking her hand): Pleasure ma'am…
Karen (turning to Owen): My sons told me what happened and what you did. I just want to check on my sister and her (trying to find a word) partner that's all. I want to make sure she's all right.
Owen (mentally rolling his eyes): Your sister is resting, she's been through a lot in 24 hours, her partner (enunciating the words) was badly injured, she just got out of surgery not to long ago in fact.
Zia (pressing her hand to Owen's arm): Speaking of resting, Owen you need to sit back down and close your eyes for a bit, that laceration was pretty deep and your arm is in a sling because you broke it.
Owen (catching her drift): Right, um…
Barry (pushing Owen back down gently): Yeah why don't you rest (grabbing a blanket from a small pile.) Close your eyes for a bit okay, I'll wait for you then we can head over to the hotel later.
Zia (motioning): Claire and Zara are this way (touching her hand to Karen's arm) your sister is amazing, and if it wasn't for her well I'm sure you can imagine.
Karen (walking around a corner and coming to a divider): She's always been like that, not afraid, not backing down, no matter how tough the challenge.
Zia (proudly): If it wasn't for her actions as well as Zara's and Owen's the results might have been a lot different (bluntly honest) we might not have survived any of us.
Karen (stepping around the divider): From what Zach and Gray told me (shivering she had been terrified after Zach had explained everything that had happened.)
Zia (motioning): I'll be right here if you need anything.
Karen (taking a moment to watch her sister, her eyes were closed, she was dozing, her legs stretched out in front of her, she was in hospital scrubs, bruises stood out on her pale skin; her gaze moved to the cot where a woman whom she presumed was Zara, lay silently hooked up to several different machines and covered in bandages and blankets, Karen noticed that their hands were entwined, which was rare for her sister being that Claire was usually reserved): You could never stay out of trouble (softly reaching for another blanket to cover her younger sister. She leaned down, noticing the dark circles under Claire's eyes, Claire's hand shot out and she held still.)
Claire (waking up; she had been dozing on and off; she tried to sleep but had heard footsteps and then someone moved closer to her, she was exhausted, blue eyes opened and there was her sister standing next to her, blanket in hand): Karen (surprise.)
Karen (softly): Claire (softly, she could feel the tension between them, read the strain and anxiety on the younger woman) Claire it's all right (reaching for Claire's hand.) It's going to be okay (blue eyes glanced from her to the figure on the cot.) Can I get you anything?
Claire (hesitant): No, no it's I'm (taking in the state of her person) well (squaring her shoulders.) It's been a long day (that was an understatement, her brain felt fuzzy, her body felt sore and achy and she could only imagine how Zara felt.)
Karen (gently): Breathe, I came to check on you, see how you were (wanting to help Claire with whatever she needed) what do you need? (Karen wanted to hug Claire but was unsure if it would be welcome or not.) I don't (pausing) Zach told me what happened, what you did, what she did, what other people did, and about that awful thing that escaped. It wasn't your fault (choking back a sob, throwing caution to the wind and leaning forward and grabbing Claire in a tight hug) I'm sorry, I'm so sorry (Zach and Gray's recount of the incident had terrified her, terrified her in how Claire had risked her life to help people, how Zara who hadn't really known the boys all that well had risked her life for them and how Owen another unknown person had risked his life to keep Zach and Gray safe. She owed her sister so much and other people as well.)
Claire (closing her eyes): Karen (softly; Claire was a little surprised as she was expecting a lot of things but not this, not the warmth and understanding. Not Karen hugging her, reassuring her, returning the hug, letting out a breath she didn't know she had been holding.)
Zara (mumbling): Claire (her voice raspy) Claire (struggling, unable to get her bearings, the pain was intense) Claire (grumbling.)
Claire (turning quickly, feeling a little dizzy at the sudden movement): Easy honey, easy, you've got a lot of tubes and wires in you (cupping Zara's face) that's why you can't move to much. (Gently) relax and try to take a breath (moving closer to Zara, she knew that Zara would have a hard time taking a deep breath with broken ribs and a cracked collar bone plus all the other injuries) that's it go easy, I'm right here (seeing Zara's green eye focus on her) that's it, that's it (softly) I'm right here, you're safe.
Zara (overwhelmed): Claire (those were the only words she could focus on, Claire's warmth pushed through the foggy fuzzy feeling in her head, she wished she could move, crawl into Claire's lap, hold onto her, anchor herself as everything that had happened came crashing in like a tidal wave) oh Gods (shaking, pain, darkness, gasping) Gods (crying.)
Claire (gently): Focus on me honey, just focus on me, we're safe, you're safe I'm right here. (Caressing Zara's face) breath baby don't tense up (watching Zara cry made her tear up, her heart hurt for what Zara was feeling, she felt Karen's hand on her back.) Breathe baby, in through your mouth out through your nose (feeling Zara start to ease up) good, that's it just like that. (The doctors had told her what to expect, they also had told her Zara's list of injuries, what the injury to Zara's face and leg meant, what the possibilities were and they weren't good. They would deal with things as they came, though, one day at a time and if need be one moment at a time.)
Zara (gaining her bearings): I'm…
Claire (softly): Whatever you need, whatever you need to do (moving her hand down to the skin above Zara's heart, rubbing gently.) Anything you want…
Zara (licking her dry lips): Zach, Gray (a breath) you...
Claire (continuing to rub calming circles over Zara's chest though the blanket): Zach and Gray are safe in fact Karen's here (tilting her head) I'm here, not going anywhere baby.
Karen (moving a little closer): Hey Zara (taking in the bandages, the frightened look on the younger woman's' face.) Can I get you anything?
Zara (wistfully): Hey Karen, you're boys are really brave. (Taking a look at how close Karen was standing to Claire, something had shifted between them, that was good, glancing at Claire noticing the exhaustion, the bruises, the dirt) Claire Elizabeth Dearing (hoarsely) you need to get cleaned up (fidgeting) have you been looked at by a doctor yet?
Karen (stifling a laugh): She has a point, you need to get cleaned up, get some other clothes, a shower and some sleep.
Claire (grumbling): In a bit I wanted to wait for you to wake up, see how you're doing (Zara made a noise and she leaned down pressing a gentle kiss to Zara's lips.) You're the one who's injured never mind me (Zara was about to retort) save it sweetie, I'm fine (Zara gave her a pointed look) well better than you are right now (a pout) never you mind.
Karen (squeezing Claire's shoulder): I'll get you some clothes and some food (Claire nodded, she wanted to give Claire and Zara time to talk. Turning around she left the two woman alone and took a shuddering breath, the gravity of the situation hit her, harder than she imagined, she had almost lost Zach and Gray, she had almost lost her sister, her sister who she herself was to blame for the distance between them. Looking over her shoulder she watched as her sister held the woman she loved, Claire's emotions open and showing on her face. Her sister had found love, found someone who loved her and she would be happy for her, happy for both of them. Things needed to change and that needed to start with her and now life was too dam short.)
Claire (softly): I love you (open honest) I should have done things, I um that is (choking up) almost losing you made me realize (tilting her head back) so many things, choices I made that I should have never made, putting work before us, before our relationship (tears falling down her face.)
Zara (reaching up to wipe Claire's cheeks): Don't do that Claire, don't think like that, we both did things that we should have done differently (resting her hand on Claire's) I want you to know that I do not blame you for anything, not one thing (Claire was about to protest) nothing was your fault. (Staring into blue eyes) I love you and right now, right here even with everything that has happened there is no place I would rather be, no one I would rather be with you are my heart, my soul, my love.
Claire (closing her eyes at those words): Mo ghrá, Mo cuishle….
Zara (finishing): Mo gach rud…
Claire smiled and placed another kiss on Zara's lips, they had a long road ahead of them. She could only imagine what the next few days would bring, what Zara's injuries would mean for them both, what the fallout from the incident would mean in the coming days, weeks and even months. Hearing foot steps behind her she turned to find Vivian, Lowery and Alex standing there watching. Claire knew in her heart that no matter what she and Zara would get through this all of it, together. Smiling at her partner she tucked the blanket around her and leaned back.
Zara watched Claire as she fussed over her, they had come through this together, broken, in pieces but they would heal, they would figure out all of it together. She didn't know the full extent of the impact of her injuries, didn't know how her life might change but as long as she had Claire and Claire had her they would be okay, no matter what life threw at them they would be okay because they were together.
In the days following the incident at Jurassic World, class action lawsuits were filed immediately against Masrani Global. GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries), AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums, would begin there own investigations into the incident at Jurassic World, as well as the Dinosaur Protection Group. Various law enforcement agencies from around the globe would also step in and begin investigating the incident, business practices and Masrani Global as well. The incident at Jurassic World had resulted in over 300 deaths and counting, thousands upon thousands of injuries not including the mental and emotional trauma to the parks staff, visitors and contractors that were there that fateful day.
No one knew what would happen to Isla Nublar or Isla Sorna or what would happen to the dinosaurs, the question would come up in conversation as would it be better to leave the dinosaurs to survive on their own, live their lives out away from the interference of human kind or try to save a few from the island and bring them to zoos around the world. Could humans and dinosaurs co-exist or were the dinosaurs better left alone?