Jurassic Park III and ½: The Lost Hat

Part III: Chapter IV

In the other room, both Alan and Billy dropped whatever it was they were carrying, and dashed back towards the main reception area where they had left Trevor. They found him staring at the window, mouth wide open, but there was nothing there – the raptor had gone.

Billy clamped a hand over Trevor's mouth, to prevent any further noise he might want to ensue. Alan headed over towards the window and looked out, only to find an empty parking lot minus a few broken down jeeps. The Velociraptor had vanished.

Turning back to Trevor, Alan hissed in a mildly threatening manner, "Velociraptor? Was it a Velociraptor?"

Trevor shrugged the best he could, still shivering, since he didn't know what Velociraptors looked like. "I – I think so…"

Alan sighed impatiently, evidently (and quite unfortunately for Trevor) not in a very patient mood. "Smallish dinosaurs with feathers? About this tall –" He indicated the height with his hand "– either brown or whitish?"

Trevor nodded in a way that suggested he didn't want to speak to Alan in fear of being eaten alive (metaphorically, of course).

Alan nodded too, but in a very decisive manner. "Which way did it go?"

Trevor pointed to the left, and was immediately abandoned by both Billy and Alan as they set off to check the door was safe. From where he was sitting, Trevor heard Alan swear as the sound of glass breaking filled the air. There was a hiss, then a yelp of pain, and Trevor realized with growing horror the Velociraptor must be inside.

Then there was silence, and Billy and Alan tumbled back into the room where Trevor was, breathing heavily and bleeding.

Trevor's fears were now confirmed. "It's…"

"Inside," nodded Alan, inspecting his arm, which now sported a large gash through the sleeve.

"With company," added Billy, who had looked better on other various occasions.

"Company?"

"Company."

.·•·.

The three humans were indeed not alone anymore – the Velociraptors had decided to put their plan into action. It was rather too soon for their liking; but after the human child had seen them, they had no choice. Their advantage was gone – the two-legged strangers knew they were being watched now. All of a sudden, it was a whole new game.

One of the three Velociraptors that had entered the building (and, as a consequence, 'fought' with Billy and Alan) sniffed the air cautiously. The humans were nearby, they knew – but so was the hat. It would be hard getting it back, but that was a risk they had to take. What they didn't know, however, was that Alan would do anything for the hat they currently had in their possession, and that put them at a disadvantage. It also, however, put the humans in the same situation, as they were quite convinced the Velociraptors merely wanted to eat them, so despite all the physical differences, the two species were much the same after all.

This was the last thing on the Velociraptor's mind, however, as that great orange eye scanned its surroundings. The humans were planning something, it just knew, and for one of the first times in the remarkable beast's life – it was afraid.

.·•·.

"So what do we do?" asked Trevor nervously, eyeing the side door that led into the main part of the reception area with unease.

Alan stopped inspecting his arm, and Billy stopped hyperventilating. Both stared at Trevor as though he was insane.

"We stick with the pla—"

"We get out of here—"

Alan and Billy averted their 'are you insane!?' looks to each other now. For what seemed like an hour, but was really little more than seventeen seconds, they had a small staring contest.

Alan won.

"Yeah… we stick with the plan," said Billy, averting his eyes nervously.

Trevor sighed with a touch of uncharacteristic impatience. "Which is?"

"Kid, you're not going to like it…"

"Just tell me!"

"Well…"

.·•·.

Plans, plans, plans. That was all both species were concerned about. The Velociraptors, too, had formulated a course of action – the aim of which was to get the hat back no matter the cost.

One point that is probably important is the fact the alpha male still had no clue about the history of their 'fake hat'. He wasn't concerned about the reason why the humans had come; all he – the whole pack, in fact - knew was that they had their hat. This is another important point; their obsession with the humble piece of headwear seemed to be muffling their ability to think straight. This was a point in favor to the humans – or would be, if they did not suffer a similar affliction. And in case we have not established this point:

The hat was apparently Important.

The hat was apparently Very Important Indeed.

Which was why the three Velociraptors inside were no longer alone – backup had arrived, and it was waiting outside for the opportune moment to enter.

And that, more than anything, was another point in favor of the raptors; the humans hadn't noticed the arrival – something that might have been fatal to overlook.

.·•·.

"You're insane," stated Trevor, after Alan and Billy had finished outlining their – Alan's – plan. "You want us to follow the raptors? For a hat?"

Alan nodded in his customary mildly threatening manner. "Yes."

"But it's impossible! You can't! I can't!"

Alan merely gave Trevor a Look. "Maybe. But we're going to try."

"I – you – he – Billy, tell him!"

Billy remained impassive, keeping one eye on the window and one on the door, completely missing the Velociraptors (who were doing their best to stay out of sight).

Trevor sighed in frustration; Alan frowned.

"There is a problem, however," mused the paleontologist aloud.

"Yes?" asked Trevor hopefully.

"We have to find the raptors. Without getting killed."

"Alan," said Billy, both eyes now on the window. "I think there's something out there."

Alan shifted closer to the window, and peered out. Nothing moved – except for a flash of brown. Both turned back, faces grim.

"Looks like we've got more visitors."

End of Part III: Chapter IV
DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything. Except Trevor. Really.
A/N: I AM SO SORRY FOR MY LACK OF UPDATES. PLEASEPLEASEFORGIVEME. -begs on hands and knees- I've been really busy and I had a temporary mind block - but I think it'll be smooth sailing from here on. 0: I tried to elongate this - was about to leave you hanging on the 'Just tell me!' part - but I'm nice. ;D Again, sorry for lack of updates - I know it's almost a month - but again, I've been occupied. And, on request, I'll tell you all about my hat fetish in the last chapter. ^^ I would say expect about two, maybe three, more chapters before I'm done. I think I know what happens, but I'm not sure how to word it. ^^ Anyway, I'll shut it now - enjoy!