Disclaimer: I do not own the lost world, its context, plot, etc.

The sky was blue and the sun was shinning brightly. I stepped out of the ships cabin and made my way to the deck. I absorbed the bright sunshine on my face and looked around the deck at my crew.

The crew was scattered around the deck. To the right was Liv our researcher and one of our archaeologists, Liv could always refresh your on evolution and the branches of the human family; speaking with her was Alexandra our historian on ancient people. These two usually got along well until they got to Atlantis. Liv believed in what evidence was found on it while Alex believed that if you don't see it then it doesn't exist. However, Liv just reminded her that the Lost World doesn't supposedly exist. Liv said nothing more to her comment. Knowing them they are going to broach the subject again.

To my left was Tony out inventor. He was also quite apt at sonar technology and tool equipment. The funny thing about Tony was that if ever we were in trouble he would come up with the most hair brain schemes. They almost always work, and I say almost because there were a few times they backed fired and we were left at the mercy of natives who weren't quite thrilled with us at that particular moment. Tony was having an old age argument with Patty our linguist and journalist. Tony was a bit to attached to his old machines, particularly an old sonar machine. Patty thought if its resembles something of the dinosaur age then it should go, unfortunately Tony did not share her opinion, so on they went as usual on every trip.

Behind me and talking very loudly was Flo our chemist and one of our computer specialists. She was currently restricted to no use of chemicals on board the ship. You see on our last expedition she managed to mix the wrong chemicals and there went our ship. Flo being a realist believed if science can't prove it then she doesn't believe it, currently she was fighting with Ana our paranormal expert. Why we brought one is still a mystery to me but the crew wanted her so here she is. Ana was currently saying:

"There out there, they do exist."

"Our you serious, you must be high or on something; whatever it is your taking I'll be needing some as soon as we land on the plateau." Flo said to her.

Evangeline our doctor, one of our weapons expert, and linguist due to the different people she must attend to, came forward to try to stop the argument before it got out of hand as it always seems to do.

I laughed and made my way to the ships cabin to speak to the captain. With the captain was Robbie our Paleontologist and one of our weapons expert. "We should be landing in two hours" the captain informed me. "I've already prepared the weapons for the dinosaurs." Robbie reminded me. "Ok, we should all get some rest before we land; the crew is already high strung due to their emotions, they can't seem to stop fighting." I told both of them. "Inform me captain when we have landed." With that I left to relax before we enter the canal leading to the lost world and Challenger.

Thank you I no longer need people and the next chapter we will be on the plateau.