DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN JURASSIC PARK OR ANY OF ITS SEQUELS THEY BELONG TO UNIVERSAL AND MICHEAL CHRICTON
A/n: Wow for the 118 followers and 119 favs I never knew I had such a die hard fanbase! Wow oh Wow! I feel so honored to see this through and the past two reviews I got. You guys make me want to write more.
Well I wont bore you with the details and on with the story.
ALAN'S DINOSAURS
Chapter 16: Power Outages
JURASSIC PARK GEOTHERMAL PLANT
Alan, Nima and Dr. Sorkin managed to make it to the power plant with little to no trouble. The tunnels next to the field labs provided an easier route to their destination. That and the jeep that they had gotten made going there a lot faster. Dr. Sorkin had a jeep wrangler instead of the normal Sahara's that everyone else drives. The reason being is that she sometimes has to lug equipment towards her labs with some difficulty. That being said the weather does not help either with the constant rain from the mountains. So she opted In-Gen for something with a more solid roof that can hold more.
This was it.
Alan was just grateful that they had it. Along the way they encountered several troodon and easily used the Jeep to scare them off. Just the high beams alone blinded them and made them run off into the darkness.
"Remind me amigo that when this is over that I shoot those damn things!" Nima grumbled as she was watching the good doctor hurry along. The groaning in some of the pipes did not help either and their only dinosaur passenger was not liking being stuck in the back.
Spitz was the only dinosaur able to go with them. The dilophosaur would hiss at the troodon but did nothing to attack them. That and Alan's soothing hand on his neck helped to keep the dinosaur calm. When they tried to attack the jeep Alan and Nima would get the spot lights from in the back and flash it in their faces. The resulting lights would blind the troodon as they screeched in pain.
When they managed to get to the power plant a river of lava flowed under them. The heat from below was enough to cook a man if they were any lower.
"Alright here we are the power modules are over there," she said.
"So what are you going to do?" Nima asked.
"I have to prime the capacitor to make it ready to activate. You get the generator ready while Dr. Grant turns the valve there. That should release the pressure," Dr. Sorkin replied.
They managed to get to their positions and as they did so Spitz kept a lookout. The dilophosaur proved to be good at that as he kept looking around for danger.
Nima who was closest to the dinosaur was trying to get the generator into place. That proved to be a big problem.
"Dr. Sorkin this thing is burnt out!" Nima said looking at the motor.
"Shit! There should be a spare down there!" Sorkin replied.
Nima managed to find it and drag it out to where the old one is.
Spitz watched as she did this. The light from the flowing lava aided in allowing him to see her. Just then a sound was heard from the hallway and the dilophosaur turned. Just as he did several rats began to run in terror from something in the hallway. Catching a scent he began to fluff his frill and growl low in warning.
Nima being closest heard the growling while she was finishing replacing the motor. Turning in alarm she was met with the sight of raptors.
"Mierda!" She cursed and shouted, "We got company!" she said and jumped towards the ladder.
"SPITZ COME!" Alan shouted as he struggled to move the valve.
It did not move. Spitz managed to leap up to the platform and hissed at the raptors. Nima and Alan both struggled to move the valve. It was then that Dr. Sorkin herself had to help and all three of them struggled to move the valve. But the good thing was thanks to Nima's repairs the Valve started to move. There was so much pressure that it made it hard to turn, and when it did.
It did so in a rush.
The raptors at this time took noticed and started to jump upwards towards where they were. Spitz wasted no time in blinding the first raptor with his venom. The raptor screeched in pain as it struggled to get the thick black sludge out of its eyes. That resulted in the raptor falling on the second raptor and they both fell off the platorm. The third raptor leaped up and tried to get at them. It even managed to wound Spitz by slashing his front claws at him. That resulted in a nasty gash on his side.
Spitz however was not deterred as he just simply whipped his tail out and knocked the raptor down. The resulting kick that followed also threw the raptor off.
While the dinosaurs were fighting the humans managed to get the valve to finally turn. The sound of rushing steam was heard and it was so loud that the dinosaurs had to stop fighting when they heard it.
The raptor was distracted and quickly shoved off the platform by Spitz. The dilophosaur did not go unscathed however because the raptor's claw grazed his leg. The resulting wound had Spit screaming in pain. By this time the forth raptor had tried to go after Spitz.
BANG! A loud gunshot was heard and the raptor instantly fell dead. The wound on its head was a clear sign of where the bullet went. Turning towards his savior Spitz turned to find Alan there with a smoking pistol. The smoke that came from it was a clear sign that he fired the gun. Spitz whinned as he limped over towards Alan and Alan stroked him down.
"Good boy, you have been a good boy," he said.
While that was going on Dr. Sorkin had primed the pump and turned on the circuits. The resulting outtage that took place and the lights flickering was a result of the power being restored finally.
"Well that was something," Sorkin replied.
The others nodded.
VISITOR'S CENTER
The lights flickered yet again until finally they grew bright once more as the main power returned to normal. The computer gave a beep indicating that the pressure has been released.
"They did it!" Ray said the others hooted and yelled and Nico the raptor screeched back. They laughed as the raptor copied their joyous mood. That was until his mood changed and he gave a challenging hiss.
The others immediately quieted when they saw what was at the door.
One of the raptors had returned. This time they were not paying attention to them but to the chick in Henry's pocket. The raptor hissed as it eyed the chick as if it knew what that chick was and hissed low.
Nico immediately jumped in front of it and gave a warning growl. The raptor obviously alone backed off and disappeared when the clicking started. Completely scared it ran.
The others breathed a sigh of relief.
It was also then that the phone began to ring.
FIELD LABS
"I DID IT!" Lex said.
"What?" said Ian getting up from where he was resting.
"I'm in the system I managed to get through Nedry's firewall and I am now in the system!" Lex replied.
"Can you get the phones working?" Ian asked.
"Hold up let me see if I can find it. The system after all is a unit system so it should be easy. I just have to find the right file." Lex said.
Just as she said it tires pulled up and Rexy who had been outside gave a warning growl. That then turned into a croon as they saw who it was that returned. The jeep carrying the others had returned and what shocked them was that Spitz was limping.
The dilophosaur was whining in pain when they placed him on the table and Dr. Sorkin managed to get some anesthesia into him.
"What happened to him?" Tim asked.
"We were attacked by raptors," Alan replied.
Jessie immediately gotten the string and needle and began to clean the wound out. It was a rather deep cut along his leg but after a few moments of stitching then he was left with a bandage and was fine.
"Got it!" Lex said.
"Got what?" Alan asked.
"Lex had broken through Nedry's firewall and is in the system," Jessie replied.
"Really? Did you get communications up?" Alan asked.
"Almost there, Got it! The phones should be working now," said Lex with a big smile on her face.
More then happy Alan looked at the numbers on the list to call. Finding the Visitor's Center he dialed the extension.
VISITOR'S CENTER
The phone kept ringing till at last Hammond was the one who picked it up.
"Hello?" he said on the other end.
"Mr. Hammond?" Alan's voice said on the other end.
"Dr. Grant? Is that you?" Hammond said.
"Yeah its me the phones are working," he said on the other end.
"But how?" Hammond asked.
"Thank your granddaughter she managed to figure it out. She is quite skilled with computers after all." Alan replied.
"And Tim?" Hammond asked.
"Outside playing with Rexy," Alan replied sounding rather amused.
"Rexy? He is playing with Rexy who is that?" Hammond asked.
"Wait who is playing with the T-Rex?" Gerry said.
When he said that Hammond's eyes went wide, "HE IS PLAYING WITH THE WHAT!" he said.
"Calm down Mr. Hammond he is fine. Rexy is being very gentle with him. In fact she is lying down right now and Tim is relaxing against her side." Alan's voice said on the other end.
"You let my grandson play with the T-Rex?" Hammond replied.
When he said that everyone's head shot up in revelation.
"Yes, and tell Dr. Harding that his daughter is fine as well." said Alan.
"You can tell him yourself," Hammond said baffled as he handed the phone over to Gerry and the man quickly asked the same question. Only this time it was with one person.
Alan again repeated what he had told Hammond about Jessie being fine. He even told him about how Spitz had saved her from Nedry.
"My daughter was saved by the same dinosaur that I was treating?" Gerry said in surprise.
"Yeah, Spitz will protect his friends just as fiercely as he would hunt for prey. That guy may be shy but he can be tough when he needs to be." Alan replied with pride.
"Alan? Where are the others?" this time it was Ellie who spoke.
"They are on a ship on the east dock. Nima has provided me with the information on how to get there. Unfortunately I don't have much time in formulating a plan. I have to get to them within eight hours or the ship leaves with them onboard," Alan replied.
"Dr. Grant this is Robert Muldoon the Game Warden. You said you have Rexy out there with you?" he said.
"Yes, she is resting right now. We helped deal with a rather, 'unpleasant' feeling in her stomach," was Alan's reply.
"Good because if you are going after them you are going to need all the firepower you can get. If I remember there is a shelter nearby in the Aquatic Exhibit. There you will find some ammunition if you are going after the poachers," Robert said.
"What sort of fire power?" Alan asked.
"Some Auto-rifles, a few RPG's for the big dinos, harpoons, gas grenades, the works," Robert replied.
"Cogida Santa! Are you dealing with animals or world war three?" this time the voice shifted to Nima Cruz. That much the group can see as she is the only Spanish speaking woman.
"We had to be prepared, now if Lex has access to security she can override the security panel when you get there." Robert replied.
"Will do," said Alan.
"So when will you get here to provide backup?" Nima asked over the phone.
"If the roads are good hopefully within two hours so that will not give us enough time," Robert replied.
"We should be able to get there using the road that leads to the East Dock. The tunnels are not damaged and we can use the jeeps to get there. If we meet you at the docks we should be able to team up to get to the ship before it leaves," Ellie replied.
"Alright sounds like a plan," Alan replied.
"Alright Dr. Grant we shall see you in two hours," Robert replied before hanging up the phone.
FIELD LABS
When Alan hung up the phone the others looked at him in expectation.
"Alright you heard the plan we head out towards the aquatic section. Dr. Sorkin you know this park best can you get us there?" Alan asked.
"Yes, but we can't all fit in one jeep," she said.
"Not all of us are going. Ian is too injured and the kids can't fight." Alan replied.
"Besides I have to stay here to see if can I can repair some of these systems," Lex replied
"Alright, Ian?" Alan asked as he looked up at the other man.
"Yeah, the morphine helps but I will stay with the kids. I must admit that the T-Rex out there has kept alot of things away," Ian replied.
"Good she can help us if she wants and I will leave Spitz too. He can be of use to you more then he will to me," Alan replied.
By then Frankie poked his head out from Lex's shoulder and chirped. He was more then happy to see his dad again and then screeched his protest.
"Nope you stay here Frankie. I need you at your best," Alan replied and when Frankie tried to get at him it was Lex who held him.
"Please Frankie I need someone to watch my back," she said soothing the Archeopteryx.
The smaller dinosaur in question crooned up at her and gave a little whine. She smiled as she stroked under his chin, "I know boy but who will protect me from the bad guys. Spitz is busy with Jessie and Rexy is too big," she said in a sing song voice.
Not understanding a word but understanding her tone Frankie relented. He ran his tongue along the roof of his mouth. It came out as a sort of purr.
"Alright we will head out just make sure that you kids lock the door when we leave," Alan said as he reloaded some amunition that he had gotten from the nearby shed.
Alan, Nima and Dr. Sorkin had loaded up into the jeep once more. Lex, Tim and Jessie stayed behind with the dinosaurs while they drove off. Tim was happily stroking Rexy the adult T-Rex much to the others dismay. But the older dinosaur does not mind. In fact she seems to enjoy it as he stroked her belly. They have been bonding. Jessie seemingly curious and bored went to see why Tim was so happy.
When she exited the older Rex only looked at her before laying down again.
"Hey there girl," Jessie said as she stroked her down. The older rex rumbled a soft croon as she stroked her throat and her belly. She had made another mess but at least this one was not as bad as earlier.
"I guess you are still sick huh?" Jessie replied.
All she had gotten was a rumble. Rexy seemed pretty content to just lay there in the sun. The younger Rex however was being a bit pushy as she pushed into Jessie's back causing Rexy to growl in warning. The younger animal backed off for a bit until Jessie hissed telling her it is not ok to do what she did. Then she went to pet the Rex nearly earning a bite.
Junior was getting hungry that much Jessie figured and so luckily she managed to figure out what she needs.
And the food was right in front of her.
The herd that was in the pen looked nervous when Jessie called for Spitz. The smaller dinosaur came right up to her and rubbed himself along her side. Patting him down in reassurance Jessie walked towards the pen.
"Alright boy we are going to have to show Junior how to hunt. So do you want to show her how?" She said.
Spitz stood up straighter, "I guess that is a yes," Jessie said.
MEANWHILE
Ellie was just happy to finally hear from Alan again. She, Robert and Gerry loaded up several guns into the back of their jeep. Nico was there along with Henry but the raptor did not want to come along. Instead he stayed near the Asian scientist his interest in the hatchlings in his pocket.
The Troodon hatchling was busy playing with the raptor chick. Both of them were playing a simple game of tug of war. Henry was exhausted as he sat down on the floor eating a protien bar.
"So have you come up with a name for them yet?" Ellie asked.
"Well the Troodon here is rather mellow compared to his parents." Wu said, "He is rather pale so I was thinking of calling him Tien." he said.
"Tien?" Ellie asked.
"It is Vietnamese for, spirit or angel but I like Spirit better. It suits him well since he is a little spirit." Henry said smiling.
The little hatchling continued to play with the raptor.
"And the raptor?" asked Ellie.
"The raptor technically belongs to Mr. Hammond since she recognizes him as her father. She often goes to him to sleep." Henry replied while Ellie finished loading her gun.
"Well I think her name should be Rosie because of her pink markings," Hammond replied. Sure enough Ellie gotten a good look at her and found that she indeed had pink markings.
"Well Rosie and Tien are going to make a good pair don't you think," Gerry replied while finishing his load out.
Gerry carried with him a loaded M-16 rifle with him. This time instead of tranquilizers he carried live ammo. The same with Robert who carried an Elephant shot gun and Ellie with her 30 yard rifle. Nico was quietly laying down next to Henry watching the hatchlings.
Suddenly the power went out and the sounds of many clicks could be heard.
"Oh shit!" they said.
TBC
A/n: Well sorry for the cliffhanger there but I had to leave it at that. So we are finally going to get the rest of Alan's dinosaurs from the clutches of the evil men...well it will all go well I assure you...or not. But in any case Rexy seems to be making a bond with Tim while Alan is going off to rescue his friends. Well in case any of you ask yes we will go further with this don't worry. But for now stay tuned for the next chapter and remember to leave a review and no, BASHINGS, FLAMES, OR LORE MONGERS PLEASE! Thank you.
