DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN JURASSIC PARK/WORLD THEY BELONG TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND MICHEAL CHRICTON
A/n: Ok I had this idea running now and it seems that with school starting for a lot of you. I figured that I would not get that many reviews. So I will make this quick and good luck to all of you school children heheheehe.
ALAN'S DINOSAURS
Chapter 5: Invitation
ISLA NUBLAR, COSTA RICA
It was dark and raining when the crate arrived. The latest tropical storm was blowing. But that did not stop the occupants from wanting to release the latest animal into their enclosure. Robert Muldoon stood there with his rifle along with his team of game rangers. As head Game Warden it was his job to ensure that the animals are transported safely to their new enclosures.
This included the animal he hated the most.
He was near the Velociraptor pen having received news of the new dinosaur's arrival. He had received the memo early on about the arrival of the animals and he was sure that they were not due for another week.
Well that is until the tropical storm.
The storm had forced them to bring the animals here early because of containment issues on their sister island of Isla Sorna. Robert was not fond of transporting large predators especially carnivores like a T-Rex. But he would rather deal with the Rex then deal with the Raptors.
Oh how Robert hates dealing with those raptors. Especially finding out how intelligent they are. This latest animal however he was told to treat with special care because this was a special case. He don't know why but he was told to do so. So when the animal came into view the transport slowly lowered itself down and the crane came to lift the crate up. Robert and his team stood ready and this time there would be no mistakes. After the incident a few weeks ago where one of the workers died he was not about to repeat that mistake.
Slowly the crate was lowered and the team pushed it into place making sure this time that the gate locks are secured. The screeching inside was all he needed to know that the animals in the pen were excited by the lights and the noise. Already they had to transport the T-Rex into its new home and the others. He was surprised by the amount of animals brought in.
Now however he was at the last of his charges. This one was the raptor and having it transported into its new habitat can be a chore. At least the quarantine stage is over.
The worker hesitantly made his way up the gate again like last time. But unlike last time the crew made sure that the gates were secured and locked in place. This was due to a new feature for transport. Raised docks would come up to help hold the cage in place locking it tight. Robert moved in to see the condition of the animal and found himself surprised to see the raptor covered in feathers!
This animal was no velociraptor and yet the paperwork said otherwise.
"What the fuck?" he said to himself.
Then the door was opened and the animal rushed into the pen the noise then suddenly died down as everything was quiet. Quickly as it went they closed the gates and moved the crate out of the way. Robert then went over to the observation deck on a lower floor to check up on the raptors.
Through the lights he can clearly see the animals up close and observe their behavior. What transpired was Big One coming out of the bush first as expected. He was waiting to see if the new animal would be attacked. He expected it to be attack after all since it was covered in feathers and not like the others.
What shocked him was that Big One came in close took a sniff of the clearly feathered raptor and hissed low. The other raptor submitted instantly showing its neck and underbelly as a sign of submission. He could tell it was afraid but that was not what disturbed him.
The raptor's coloration does not match anything he has ever seen in raptors. Even his frequent visits to Isla Sorna could tell him that the two species that In-Gen cooked up does not match this dinosaur at all. Its coloring is off and its feathers was not like what he saw raptors could be. The feathers were hard to see in the blaring spot lights perhaps in the morning he can clearly see them.
Sighing to himself Robert made his way out of the observation room towards the outside. The gates were closed securely and everything was cleaned up now all that was left to do was deal with the little shit in his truck.
He opened the door to his employee truck one used by maintenance. Getting in he was glaring at the small dinosaur that just pooped on his seats. The little guy was feeling rather sick but this one was to be taken to the vet at once.
Driving down the roads Robert managed to stop by the main compound where the chief vet resides.
"Hey there Gerald I got someone you need to look at," Robert said as he held the cage.
"Really? Well hello little guy what seems to be the trouble?" he said and just as he said it the little dinosaur left a mess on the ground.
"Ok...well I don't recognize this little guy where did you say you got him?" Gerald asked.
"Just got in today from Isla Sorna how the hell it slipped past us I don't know. I will have to look into it but this guy is sick so I think it is more sea sickness then anything," Robert replied.
"Alright let me see what I can do for him," Gerald replied leaving Robert to walk out of the vet's office.
He sighed wanting nothing more then to go back to his apartment to sleep it off.
But for some reason his mind could not get the image of that raptor out of his mind. Something nags at him something familiar. He remembers seeing something like it elsewhere...but where?
HELENA MONTANA
Alan sat there enjoying his drink. The dark liquid was not alcohol since he rather stay sober. It was a cherry coke something he did not have in years. He was enjoying it while everyone else was having an alcoholic drink or two. It was raining heavily outside and Alan was just glad that it was still Autumn. Winter has not rolled in yet, but the rain was ice cold. He did not want to dwell on it too much for it would remind him of...
No he needs to keep going if he is to get through this.
"I have to say that when they told me that you had been reduced to nothing but a pile of shit; they weren't kidding," said a voice.
Alan turned his head to see who had spoken to him.
It was David Chow.
"I am sorry to disappoint you then Mr. Chow. What can I do for you," Alan said sounding polite.
"Nothing it is what I can do for you," he said as he opened a folder.
"I did some investigation as to the disappearance of your dinosaurs. What I found startles both me and my boss. There have been reports of strange noises just outside of San Francisco at one of the main ports. People have been reporting hearing loud roaring and snarls coming from one of the buildings. However when police went to investigate hoping to catch an illegal animal smuggling ring. What they discovered was something else. The warehouse was of course empty, but they found this," with that Chow pulled out a tooth and Alan grabbed it.
He recognized that tooth anywhere.
It belonged to Rosco.
Chow was not done yet as he pulled several feathers from his bag to show Alan also.
They belonged to Nico and Frankie.
"I had my people investigate it and obviously they belonged to you. The animals were shipped out days ago heading south towards Costa Rica. Now if my guess were correct it is someone working for our company that is supplying the dinosaurs. Then that means we have a leak," Chow said.
"What are you talking about?" Alan asked.
"Let's sit over there and I can explain things better," Chow said.
Alan was led over to a table in the private area of the bar. After being seated a waitress came and took their order. When she left Alan and Chow was left alone.
"I have to clarify a few things with you Dr. Grant before we go any further. True I work for In-Gen as an investigator but I also work in Internal Affairs. And part of my job is to investigate possible leaks within the company. You see Dr. In-Gen has made a lot of enemies. Many of them competitive bio-firms who want our research into extinct animals. When we found out about your dinosaurs we wanted to know if you had any contact with our competition, but it turns out that you don't. So we just let it go for a time and Mr. Hammond himself has been helping with paying for your dinosaur's needs. He feels that it is his responsibility to help out however we can. We do the the same with our own animals if they ever gotten loose," Chow said.
"You mentioned them before you breed dinosaurs too?" Alan asked.
"I will let you in on a secret since it is not known to the public. But In-Gen has revolutionized genetics by bringing back the dinosaurs. Thanks to the notes that came with those eggs that you have and by incorporating that company that originally created them. We managed to create our own dinosaurs. But we never gotten into making them public. At least until the park is ready," Chow said.
"Park? What Park?" Alan asked.
"In-Gen has created a park to house these dinosaurs if my guess is correct then whoever stole your dinosaurs. Will probably send them there to hide them. That way it will look like these animals are part of the park. Mr. Hammond himself will contact you in a few days to arrange for a meeting at the park. That way we can catch these men in the act and bring them to justice." Chow said.
"What about me?" Alan asked.
"The animals are not part of In-Gen's stock and therefore since the company that originally created them and joined with us. That makes their claim of your animals void. That means all the legal papers that you have of your animals belongs to you," Chow replied.
"That means the dinosaurs are mine?" Alan asked.
"Yes, they always will belong to you," Chow replied.
Alan smiled, "Alright when do I meet Mr. Hammond?"
ISLA NUBLAR
Robert Muldoon was puzzled as he stared at the new raptor all day. This raptor intrigued him since it has not shown any signs of aggression at all. In fact most of the other keepers in the Raptor area have told him that the raptor in question is in fact rather shy. Now normally when one comes into the pen they are instantly on alert because the other raptors would attack on site.
But not this one.
In fact this raptor alone as perked his interest. Gerry said that the raptor is actually a good patient and can be treated without being tranquilized. That is a surprise even for Robert. The dinosaur was just as aggressive to the other raptors, but towards Robert he found that very odd indeed. Gerry also found something equally odd about this dinosaur as soon as they got it.
When he and Henry ran the identification of the animal Robert's suspicions were confirmed.
This animal does not belong to them.
In fact a few animals don't belong to In-Gen or Jurassic Park. Robert had just checked in with the Aviary and the Tyrannosaurus Paddock and all three of them confirmed it.
There are new animals in the park but none of them are theirs.
Robert had to report this to Mr. Hammond right away.
BADLAND'S DIG SITE ONE WEEK LATER
Alan and Ellie stood there waiting. Just as they thought their guest was not going to show up the sound of an engine began to be heard over the hills. The weather was bad so the sounds of wind and rain filled their ears. But just on time a 4x4 jeep came barreling into the dig site. With it a man came running out towards their trailer and opened the door hastily. Just as he gotten in he took off his rain coat and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Hammond I presume?" Alan said shaking the man's hand.
"Yes, John Hammond nice to meet you Dr. Grant, Dr. Sattler I wish it was under better circumstances but time is not on our side," Hammond said as he went to find a place to sit down.
"Yes I understand," Alan said sitting down and gesturing for Hammond to sit as well.
"I need to make this quick even tough I have two weeks. There have been reports of incidents that are happening at my park. I am sure Mr. Chow has explained everything to you?" he said.
"Yes he has," Alan replied.
"Good, when he told me about what happened to your dinosaurs it has led me to believe that they are indeed on my island. My Game Warden Robert Muldoon has told me of a recent shipment of a new animals to the park. He grew suspicious about the animals and had then identified. With negative results.
"What do you mean?" Alan said.
"Well it was as if someone purposely made sure that the animals are ours. But he knows every animal on that island and our sister island Isla Sorna and we found to our horror that someone has tampered with our animals. Isla Sorna had sent us a few animals but it seems that none made it to the park. There was a storm and the boat sank thanks to the recent findings of the ship's black box. But these animals that are the replacements they are not from our sister island. For starters two of them had feathers," Hammond said.
Alan's head went up Feathers!
"Do you have photos of the animals?" Alan said.
"Yes Robert took photos of at least two of them the Raptor for starters and the T-Rex," Hammond said pulling out a folder.
Alan and Ellie's eyes lit up. They diffidently know these dinosaurs.
It was Rosco and Nico.
"Mr. Hammond those are my dinosaurs the T-Rex is Rosco and that raptor is Nico. I also have a Dilophosaurus, a Ankylosaur, a Archeopteryx and a Pteranodon." Alan said.
"Then its settled these animals will be returned to you after we caught our thief. We must however catch him in the act and to do so we need you to go to the park. Everything is arranged and you will be going as our dinosaur experts. It just so happens that our investors wanted to have a safety inspection done at the park to insure that it is safe to open. Now they sent along their experts and I was originally going to invite you until I heard about what happened with your animals. You are still invited as our guests but I also wanted to use this as a cover for our investigation." Hammond replied.
"You have yourself a deal," Alan said shaking his hand.
"I hope we both get what we want Dr. Grant your animals and my investment saved," Hammond replied.
While the rain was coming down in torrents outside the trailer. The three of them began to define what their plan was when they got to the island. Hammond explained the reason why it was so far out to sea and why he bought that company that originally created his dinosaurs. He also told him about his dream to build a place where people can come and enjoy the park to its fullest. He also wanted it to be fair priced so that way everyone can come and visit not just the super rich. He wanted the world to enjoy his dream of bringing dinosaurs to life.
"We have all sorts of animals there and we have learned a lot about their care thanks to your work with your own animals. Our game warden appreciates your notes on how to deal with the raptors especially since they are quite troublesome to begin with," Hammond said explaining the trouble that Robert has with his animals.
"Maybe when I check up on Nico I can have a look at his raptors?" Alan asked.
"That might be a splendid idea Dr.; Robert would most appreciate it." Hammond replied.
"So how did the dinosaurs get to your island?" Ellie asked.
"I think someone on the inside smuggled them in using the sinking ship as an opportunity to smuggle your dinosaurs in. Then when the opportunity is right smuggle them out towards their buyer," Hammond said.
"You've had problems like this before?" asked Alan.
"Many times and Robert and I had been trying for years to find the person responsible but so far no success," Hammond replied.
"Alright so we are going to this island to help you find the perpetrator then what?" Ellie asked.
"Dr. Grant here has his dinosaurs back since they do belong to him after all, and if you want go back to your daily lives." Hammond replied.
By then the rain had led up and Mr. Hammond made to depart. His driver waited for him patiently and even refused when Hammond had invited him inside earlier. When they drove off Alan and Ellie breathed a sigh of relief but not before Alan gave Mr. Hammond a message for his game warden concerning his animals.
"Tell Robert what I told you about my animals and he would be fine," said Alan.
"I will," said Mr. Hammond as he disappeared into his jeep.
Both looked at each other excitedly to finally get their animals back.
ISLA NUBLAR CONTROL ROOM
Denis Nedry finished the last of his coding for the day. Using the repair codes he put into the computer he also inputted his back door. This was to ensure that the virus he planted into the system would shut everything down and allow him and his men to escape with the stolen animals. His guys would have their tranquilizer guns ready for when they are going to transport the animals. The only ones who would know they were missing was that idiot game warden Muldoon.
But Nedry didn't care because when this was over he would be rich and he would be gone. Gone as in quit and leaving everyone in ruin. He would let Jurassic Park burn for all he cares. All he wants is his money and Hammond was going to pay for not giving him a pay raise. He continued to type away at his back door. Making sure that he was able to program the back door to enable him to escape without notice.
Part of his plan included shutting down some of the security fences around the park. That way the security forces would be too distracted with trying to contain the dinosaurs to finding the real thief. His sloppy desk is a ruse for hiding his notes on the subject and his equations on the back door. Candy wrappers and burger wrappers hid the notes as he worked. He would not be denied his money.
Looking at his watch he was just glad that his shift is finally over.
"Well sorry to break your bubble boys but I am out of here," Dennis said looking at his watch.
"Fine just remember that those security codes need to be updated," said Ray Arnold the man in charge of Jurassic Park's Control Room.
"Yeah, yeah I will be back bright and early tomorrow," Dennis said.
Getting up he walked towards the main entrance to the employee section of the visitors center. There he made his way over to the Quarantine area where some of the new animals are still awaiting release. There he found a particular cage with a rather small dinosaur inside. His fascination with this one made him want to torment it every day after his shift.
"Well look at you sitting in there by your lonesome self. I bet your former master would love to take you for a walk eh fido," he said to the dinosaur inside as he kicked its cage.
A low growl could be heard as it lunged at him. Two crests hit the cage as it screeched at him. Its snout was wound tight to prevent the animal from biting the bars and its claws were tied so it wouldn't hurt anyone. Nedry only laughed at the sight as the dinosaur tried to get at him again and again. Thrashing its tail on the bars of the cage Nedry only poked at it with a rod.
"You see this fido this is what you get for being a bad dinosaur. But you know what? You are going to make me rich you and your companions so sit and stay ehehehehehehe," he said as he gotten up and gotten out.
As soon as he left Gerry Harding entered the room. The dinosaur only thrashed more glancing at the door and wanting to tear out the throat of the man who tormented him.
"Hey there its ok little guy," Gerry said as the dinosaur his its head on the cage walls.
"Shhhhh its ok," Gerry said trying to sooth the animal and it was then that he noticed the marks on its body.
"What the hell?" he said.
MEANWHILE
Robert had gotten a call from one of the handlers at the Aviary. The new Pteranodon that they had gotten had once again tried to kill the handlers. Robert walked in glaring at the people who were sporting various injuries.
"What the fuck happened here?" he asked.
"That damn pterosaur tried to get out again! Even attacked Angela when she tried to feed it." said one of the handlers.
Robert sighed as he walked over to the pen to possibly deal with the troublesome pterosaur. The said animal was being held down by a net and rope and it was screeching with fear and anger.
"Alright you troublemaker what did you do now," Robert said.
The pteranodon only glared as it struggled to get free. Using a shushing motion Robert knew that to use tranquilizers on her would kill her so he gently reached out and began to stroke her beak. It was a leap of faith but the animal immediately calmed down.
"That's it girl its alright," he said as he signaled the handlers to release the ropes. As they did so Robert removed the ropes around the animals and leaped back when it finally shook the last of it off. Getting up slowly he immediately backed up when it gotten on all fours. The pteranodon then looked him right in the eye.
Robert found himself captivated by it and by its bright coloration before it took off. Screaming its defiance at the world.
With that terror over he had to reprimand the staff once again for poor handling of the animal before heading back to his office. He had a few incident reports to fill out before he managed to retire for the night.
It just so happens that his office overlooks the raptor pens. The jungles beyond are a breath taking sight to behold as the hoots of the Dilophosaurs and the nearby T-Rex could be heard for miles. He even heard the cries of the Velociraptors not too far away. As Robert typed up his report a sound was heard coming from the fax machine. Turning his chair he saw that a message was coming through.
It was from Mr. Hammond.
"Probably updates on those investors coming to visit the park," Robert muttered to himself.
He went to retrieve the paper and began to read the message. It had nothing to do with the investors but more to do with their new arrivals.
What in bloody fucken hell does he mean these animals were stolen?
TBC
A/n: Well there you have it folks the latest chapter to Alan's Dinosaurs. Now this is my answer to a reviewer who asked if I would be writing my own version of Jurassic Park. My answer is Yes I am though the incident still happened it would be told differently but not totally different from Cannon. Now I have read the book years ago so I will bring up Jr. once in a while but my memory is vague so I will try to bring it all together. So don't kill me. On the downside I am getting used to this new keyboard which is smaller then my old laptop. So if I missed something like a typo that I did not catch please let me know where it is so I can fix it. I am not perfect after all and I have the worlds worst luck in finding me a decent beta. So I pretty much gave up on it.
And on the plus note I am doing some fanart for this story because people have been asking me on a picture of my dinosaurs. So hopefully I can get things rolling with getting that taken cared of. And as always please leave a review but no FLAMES, BASHINGS AND LORE MONGERS thank you very much.
