Upon arriving, they saw Ash and Brock up and in a defensive stance. Pikachu and Togepi were hiding in Ash's backpack, their heads peeking out from under the flap. "What is it?!", Vanessa asked them when they went to them. Then, they saw the cause of the scream. Standing before them was a Dilophosaurs, a dinosaur that was stood about eight feet tall and twenty feet long. It was staring at the group, since it never saw its like before. "It's a Dilophosaurs, a small carnivore that said to have died out long ago.", Vanessa told them. They didn't like the word "carnivore" very much. The dinosaur just stood there, puzzled by these creatures. "Don't make any sudden movements.", Ash ordered everyone. They all stood frozen, like statues. The Dilophosaur just peered at them, moving slowly towards them. It stood on erect legs, showing powerful leg muscles. The beast started to look at each figure, with a quizzical look on its face. Suddenly, Misty sneezed hard. The Dilophosaur jumped back in alarm, and suddenly raised its head high. The neck then fanned out like a sail, the dinosaur then making sharp cries! The others started to run, heading as far away from the creature as possible. After running about twenty feet from the creature, Ash turned around to see if it was following them. Something smacked his eyes. "ASH!!", Misty and Vanessa screamed out. Suddenly, Ash felt something like red-hot knives stabbing into his skull. He was screaming in pain. The dinosaur had spit in his eyes! The Dilophosaur then started to hop towards Ash. Teeth open, it was ready to devour him. Misty and Vanessa ran towards Ash's side, picked him up, and all three started to run from the dinosaur. Not a match for the speed they were going, the dinosaur gave up its quarry and started to look for something else to eat.
The group started to run, fast as they could. Soon, they came to a nearby river. They saw the water rushing off a waterfall, the water churning rapidly. "Everybody okay?", Brock asked the others. They didn't answer because they were all checking up on Ash. "He's in pain!", Misty said nervously. Ash was squirming around in pain. The spit from the dinosaur was very hard to get off. Vanessa and Misty each grabbed an arm, and dragged Ash to the riverbank. They forced his head in the water, washing the spit off. After much dunking, the duo pulled him back to the dry land. They got the spit off, but Ash was still in pain. Soon, his body started to relax. He opened his eyes, but he was in for a big surprise. "I can't see!", he yelled out. "I think the spit was really venom. It might have temporarily blinded you.", Vanessa told him. He wanted to struggle, but his body just wouldn't respond. "I think it also paralyzed you as well.", Vanessa added. Ash was now on the brink of going all out. Being trapped in this world, his vision leaving him, and the fact he couldn't move was driving him on the brink of insanity. Soon, he felt someone lift him up so he could sit up and wrapped their arms around him. "It's going to be okay. I promise.", Vanessa continually whispered in his ear gently. Ash then felt her arms starting to comfort him, the way his mother used to do. He said, "Thank you, Vanessa.". She smiled and gave him a little kiss on his right cheek. Releasing her embrace, she left to go to bed. Misty, on the other hand, was seeing red! She was very jealous of Vanessa. "I will not let that Team Rocket jerk take Ash!", she vowed to herself.
Night was now in the middle of its proceeding. The moon was full and the stars were in clear view. Sleeping near the riverbank, the group decided to turn in. They were too tired to find another spot, and also more dangers lurked at night. Misty made Ash a makeshift bed with soft leaves and grass. She helped him to it and laid him on him. He thanked her, found and took her hand, and squeezed it gently. She blushed and said it was her pleasure and duty. The others also made makeshift beds, very comfterable then their sleeping bags. Saying goodnight, they all went to sleep. Well, nearly all of them. When she saw everyone else asleep, Vanessa awakened. She quietly went to Ash. Sitting beside him, she kept a vigil over him. She saw his face, which was both peaceful yet pained as well. "Don't worry, Ash. I'll protect you.", she whispered to him. He moaned in his sleep, but a small smile spread across his face. He was having a pleasant dream. She smiled and gave him a small kiss on his forehead. She looked up at the sky and gave a small sigh when she saw the full moon. "What is happening to me? When Ash looks at me, my heart feels like it's on a wild roller coaster ride. When he is near me, I feel more secure and happy.", she started to say to herself. Then, it hit her. She was in love with Ash!
Early the next morning, the sun started to rise to greet the land. Vanessa was still awake, but just barley. She was up all night, looking for any sign of danger. She made good on her word, protecting Ash. She was about to go to sleep herself, when a loud rustle came out from underneath some brush. She slowly got to her feet and demanded, "Who are you?!". From the brush came forth… a little green dinosaur. It was no bigger then a chicken, about a foot tall. It made something like a chirping sound, like a bird. "It's a Compy. It's an actual Compy!", Vanessa whispered to herself. She knew from fossil records that Compy's were like scavengers, only hunting and eating weak prey. The small dinosaur just stood there, quizzically looking at Vanessa. Then, about 17 more of them Compy's came out from the same brush. They all looked at Vanessa, then their heads turned towards Ash. It is if they knew that he was far weaker then Vanessa, thus an easy meal. The little ones started to scamper towards him, but their path was blocked by gigantic swing from Vanessa's backpack. "Back off, dino-jerks!!", Vanessa yelled at them. The little ones were not even harmed by the blow. They just retreated, then tried again. Weak as she was, Vanessa would not give up. She kept them at bay, also yelling at the others to wake up. They soon did. Seeing other huge creatures rise up, the little dinosaurs scampered back into the jungle.
"It's about time you guys woke up!", Vanessa said to them before she collapsed to the ground. Brock went to her side, while Misty examined Ash. "Ash is okay, much better then yesterday.", she told Brock. Brock cradled Vanessa in her arms, wondering on why she collapsed. She woke up and saw that she was in Brock's arms. "Th-anks. I was… up all night… protecting my… Ash.", she said before going off into a deep sleep. Misty heard what Vanessa said, then decided to prevent Vanessa from ever going anywhere near Ash. "Let's go. I'll carry Vanessa. You carry Ash.", Brock told Misty. Kneeling, she gently lifted Ash up. Ash moaned as he was hoisted up, still paralyzed by the venom. "I think he'll regain his sight soon enough. It'll be awhile when that paralysis wears off, as well.", Misty told Brock. He said nothing as he heaved the backpacks on his shoulders. Then, he started to head up along the riverbank. "Its too dangerous here. We better keep moving until we find some sort of safe place.", Brock informed Misty. She agreed with him. Soon, the duo started a perilous journey. They walked along side the riverbank, going deep in the heart of the land. Resting at various points, the duo saw amazing dinosaurs coming by to drink from the clean river. They saw herds of Gallimis, Pachyseplosaurs, Triceratops, Brachiosaurs, Stegosaurs, Parasaurolophus, Corythosaurs, and Ankylosaurs. "These creatures… are even more spectacular then any kind of Pokemon we have ever seen!!", Misty exclaimed. Brock nodded in agreement. The scene was so peaceful and tranquil, you can hardly feel any kind of threat or danger.
Moving on, the duo saw that the sun was setting. "Even though we've been in this place for no more then two days, it seems we've been here for two months.", Misty told him. He said he understood the feeling. Arriving near a clearing that was on the edge of a mountain cliff, the duo set down their cargo and got camp ready. After 15 minutes of setting up camp, the two sat down to talk. "I know we've never used our Pokemon here before. And I think we should never let them out of their PokeBalls.", Brock told Misty. She asked why. Brock explained that the dinosaurs, were far more powerful and smarter then any of their own Pokemon. "Out here, nature dominates. The Pokemon would just be another dinner plate special.", he said grimly. Suddenly, Ash started to wake up. Misty went to him, to see if he was okay. Then, he opened his eyes. Even though they looked kinda glazed, Misty knew he was recovering his sight. Ash slowly held up his hands. He started to see them, a little hazy but he could see his own hands. "I-I can… see!!", he exclaimed excitedly. Misty smiled, glad that Ash was going to be okay. Raising his hands too also meant that his paralysis was wearing off. Slowly sitting up, Ash started to look around. "It's a bit… hazy. But, I can… see a little.", he whispered. He was still weak from the venom. The sun was setting in front of him, a very spectacular view of the entire land before him. He saw Misty behind him, and saw looks of gladness in her eyes. "Hey. Good to see you again.", he said to her. She just cried out tears of joy while she wrapped her arms around him in a strong embrace.
Vanessa was waking up from her slumber, a bit groggy. She saw that she was nestled beside the fire, Brock and the two Pokemon sleeping opposite of her. She slowly started to scan the area, then seeing Ash and Misty together near the edge of the cliff. The blue-white moonlight was hitting them just right. She went up and sneaked up behind them. Listening in, she heard everything they said. "I thought… I heard Vanessa's voice last night. Then, I felt a kiss on my forehead.", Ash told Misty. She knew about it, but decided to use it to her advantage. "No, no. That wasn't Vanessa. It was… me! I did that to you.", she said. She was hoping to score some brownie points. Vanessa already knew that Misty was lying. Ash smiled and said, "Well, it really moved me. Hearing you that you would protect me.". Misty blushed and said that it was her utmost duty to protect him. "Besides, you still owe me for that bike you trashed.", she said playfully. Ash really didn't like it when Misty brought up that bike incident, but decided to let it slide. "Well, for what it was worth, thank you.", he said to her gratefully. Misty smiled, as the two were sitting down near the edge of the cliff. "Beautiful land, isn't it?", Ash asked Misty. "Yes it is.", she answered. "But, I'm not looking at the land right now.", she said to herself as she gazed at Ash. Gathering up enough courage, she started to scoot over next to Ash. She slowly rested her head on his right shoulder. Then, she slowly put her left arm around his waist. "I just want to stay this way, forever.", she thought as she drifted into a dreamy state.