DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN JURASSIC PARK/WORLD THEY BELONG TO UNIVERSAL AND MICHEAL CHRICTON.
A/n: I am so sorry for how short the last chapter seemed, but I wanted this one to have longer screen time. As you may have noticed summer is now over for those of you going to school. And traffic (as well as work) has picked up again. So I will try my best to keep them coming steadily. As for those of you who faved and followed THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! It was much appreciated.
As you have guessed the part with the power plant came from Jurassic Park the game. For those of you who have not played it, it is a decision based movie game. So every decision you make effects whether you live or die. Now if you have not seen the game in action just go to Youtube and type in Jurassic Park the game. Watch a few videos and get what I mean.
Now someone asked me about Nima and yes Nima came from the game as well. Though I tweaked her a bit to match my story she is the same Nima.
Also on note some of you asked me when I am going to update Dinomaster through the reviews of this story. PLEASE, PLEASE PM me or use Dinomaster's review page to ask me to update. Don't do it through here please.
With out further a do it is time for another chapter of...
ALAN'S DINOSAURS
Chapter 17: A Whale of a Tale
ISLA NUBLAR TUNNEL SYSTEM
The jeep sped along the long corridors of the underground tunnel system. Already Ellie held on as both Robert and Gerry sat in the front. Being more familiar with the island then she was Ellie felt more inclined to sit in the back. She did not know how far the tunnels stretched, but from what she understood it went on for miles under the island.
"So these tunnels go all over the island is that right?" Ellie shouted over the rushing wind.
"Yes they are used to maintain the park as well as transport animals safely. With all the storms that plagued the island this was the safest way, and in case an animal escapes we can trap it here so a containment unit can arrive to take it back to its paddock," Robert replied.
"So where are we going exactly?" Ellie asked.
"We are going to exit near the East Docks that way we can catch them by surprise." Robert's voice said over the wind.
"Alright, I take it you had experience with poachers before. Africa?" Ellie asked.
"Yeah as Hammond said I used to work for a zoo in Kenya, and before that as a game ranger in South Africa." Robert replied as they shot ahead.
"Ok, we should be near the junction," Gerry said.
Just as he said it clicking could be heard as several troodon came screeching in front of them. Robert blared the highlights and the animals ran in fear. Blaring his horn helped too as they disappeared back into the darkness.
"I wish we had one of these when they came," Gerry said. Ellie kept her gun ready just in case.
MEANWHILE
While Gerry, Ellie and Robert took the tunnels towards the east docks. Alan, Dr. Sorkin and Nima took a different route.
Since their original road was washed away by the storm. The group had headed towards the marine park. It was supposed to be something that would wow the crowds. Unfortunately Dr. Sorkin had made it known that the money that funded it came from 'Her' budget.
"So he decided that my budget should be cut for 'Emergency Funding,' well when I found out it was for another attraction I was enraged." Sorkin went on while Alan and Nima ignored her rantings. Having been used to it they managed to get close enough towards the Marine Park that once they emerged from the tunnels and the park showed. It proved that Hammond wasted no expense.
What also got Alan worried was the large amount of splashing from the park itself.
What made him jump was the large form that rose from the water and made a splash down in its tank.
"Oh my God!" Alan said.
"I knew Hammond was making something but This!" Dr. Sorkin said as they entered the building.
Inside were all sorts of displays for different era's of prehistory. A small tide pool was there beneath a large boulder display. In it was a group of horseshoe crabs. But none could compare to the other aquariums with various sea creatures in it. Most of them were found in the modern age. 'Living Fossils' were written all over the walls.
"What is this place?" Nima asked her gun to her side.
"This is the Emergency Funding that Hammond was doing. He created a theme park for aquatic creatures. That thing out there I don't know what it is yet," Sorkin said.
"We will find out," Alan replied as they walked further into the exhibit area. As the plaques lined the walls. So too were the minor tanks. The tanks themselves were filled with fish and coral some of which are found in certain parts of the world.
Suddenly something large swam past one of the tanks.
"Mierda," cursed Nima.
"What is it?" Alan asked.
"Sorry that fish startled me," she said.
Alan went to look at the fish and smiled, "Don't worry it is harmless. It is just a Coelacanth it wont hurt you," Alan replied.
"A what?" Nima replied.
"An ancient form of fish once thought to be extinct, but are only found in the Indian and Indonesian waters." Alan explained.
"Oh," Nima replied.
"In fact why does In-Gen have these fish? Aren't they illegal to have because they are endangered?" Alan asked Sorkin.
"Don't look at me I don't know a thing," Sorkin replied.
The fish swam near them for a few more seconds then darted away to hide. Alan and the others watched as it went to the other side of its tank and hid amongst the reef. When they walked towards the elevators it was Nima who read about the codes. Having figured out the code it was no surprise that the elevator took them down a long shaft.
What did surprise them was that they had to hold their breath in order to pressurize their ears.
"Oh my God!" Alan whispered to himself.
"What is this place?" Nima asked.
Just as she said it something darted past her. It was small and fast. Rapid clicks came from the creature.
"A dolphin?" asked Sorkin.
"No, something else," Alan replied.
Just as he said it the creature appeared before them its large eye and dolphin-like body made itself known.
"Cristo Maldita Santo!" Nima cursed as she saw it. Then as soon as she saw it is was gone.
Rapid clicks could be heard again before it appeared once again. This time it looked curiously at them. Flipping itself upside down it looked at them before it swishes it's tail once more to disappear. Alan rushed towards the glass to see where it went.
The strange creature went to the surface of the large tank for what is assumed to be a breath of air. Then diving down towards them it looked at them better once more.
"Holy shit!" he whispered.
"Do you know what species that is Dr. Grant?" Dr. Sorkin said just as the elevator stopped.
"Yes, I think I do. It is an Icthyosaur," he said.
"A what?" asked Nima.
"An Icthyosaur an ancient species of reptile found in the mezozoic era. It resembles a dolphin so that it can swim in the deep ocean. My God they created an ancient marine reptile," he said.
Just as he said it a deep tone was heard and another creature made itself known. This one was far larger then the smaller Icthyosaur. It sounded almost like a whale as it blew bubbles towards the surface. The smaller animal darted towards the larger one which was about the size of a whale calf this animal was not that impressive at first.
That is until it made its approach following the much smaller animal.
"Is that a mosasaur?" Sorkin asked.
"Yes, it is!" said Alan said excited. Though small compared to some fossils this animal was clearly not fully grown. It's notched tail and large fins were a clear sign of what this creature is. It was curious as it looked at the group entering the underwater tunnels. Swimming near them it eyed them out before it returned to the surface for a breath of air. When it came down it followed them towards the center of the exhibit.
When they got there it was clearly the control room. There was computer systems and phones, but what got them was the pool at the very center of the room.
"Why is there a pool here?" asked Dr. Sorkin as she looked the water.
"Dr. Sorkin don't!" Alan yelled.
Just as he said it the water splashed at the smaller form of the mosasaur came bursting from the water. It landed on the dock with its mouth wide open. The smaller Icthyosaur did the same thing as well.
"Lord All Mighty they ware trained!" Alan said.
"Trained?" Sorkin asked.
"Yes, when I was studying animal behavior I remember going to a marine park and studying animals there. That same notion was used by dolphins and killer whales during a show. These animals are trained," Alan said as he came closer.
Sure enough the animals are trained. They raised their tails as Alan looked around.
It was then that he noticed the freezer. Pulling the door open he realized it was a walk in freezer.
Looking around he managed to find what he was looking for. Two buckets matched the discription. Though the buckets were marked with a name. One was named, 'Terry' the other was named 'Iggy'.
"Ok, which one is which," Alan said to himself.
Picking the buckets up he went over to the two on the platform. Both of them looked up with expectation. Dr. Sorkin was busy pushing and proding the animals. Then Alan looked up and saw two charts on the table next to the animals. On it was the same names and finally the information he was looking for.
"Alright the squid goes to Terry," he said and pulled out a nice sized Hombolt squid from the bucket. The squid itself took up the entire bucket because of its size. The mosasaur opened its mouth wider when Alan placed it in its mouth. Satisfied it pushed itself back into the water and pulled its head up once more. Then looking down he saw smaller squid and fish. Pulling them up he looked at the Icthyosaur and tossed them into its mouth. Happy it then pulled itself back into water. Both to them had their mouths open for more treats.
Quickly as he could Alan went back into the freezer and pulled out more treats. The animals were more then happy to get them. Terry being the size of a baby humpback and Iggy who is about the size of a bottlenose dolphin. Both of them were more then happy to get their fill and went back into the tank. Swimming around they eyed the humans that were observing them.
"I knew Hammond was making reptiles, but I thought it was something bigger?" Sorkin said.
"They act like babies," Nima replied.
"That is because they are," Alan shot back.
They both looked at him in shock.
"The Mosasaur Terry can grow up to forty nine feet long while Iggy the Icthyosaur, and if my guess is right she is an Opthalmosaurus can grow up to twenty feet long. So they are not fully grown," Alan said.
"But I thought there was a bigger animal here. According to this there is a massive predator here," Dr. Sorkin said showing the other two the chart.
Both Alan and Nima grabbed the chart. Sure enough there was a massive predator here.
"Holy Mary Mother of God!" Alan cursed.
There in front of him was a chart for a very large Tylosaur. Just as he read it the other two reptiles disappeared and a large shadow came across the view. Looking up they spotted a very large predator just above them circling and watching.
It was the Tylosaur.
"Are we safe here?" Nima asked Sorkin.
"According to this the viewing pannels are made of three foot plexi-glass the same used for deep water dives," Sorkin said.
Just as she said it the Tylosaur rammed into the glass but the windows held.
They breathed a sigh of relief. The other two are obviously gone having hidden away from the Tylosaur. The much larger mosasaur continued to come around and try to ram into the glass, but after a bit given up and swam away.
"Well that was interesting so where is this weapons locker that Muldoon was talking about?" Sorkin asked.
"It should be on the other side of this room," Alan said going over the instructions that Muldoon stated. Sure enough there was a locker there with a thick paddock lock on it. Looking down on it the combo lock greeted him like an arch nemesis. Grabbing the paper from his pocket Alan did as instructed for the combonation. When the lock released from its hold he opened the locker to retrieve the contents. Grabbing an M-16 he quickly loaded it with live ammo as well as a few prod sticks and a bang stick.
"What is the bang stick for?" Dr. Sorkin asked.
"In case we run into some problems," Alan replied.
At this time Sorkin was standing a little too close to the pool.
Suddenly something larger sprang up from the water and grabbed Dr. Sorkin dragging her into the water.
"DR. SORKIN!" both Alan and Nima shouted at the same time.
The water turned red as parts of her were seen. Then they were gobbled up by the Tylosaur as it swam away from them.
"Shit we can't let something like that loose!" said Alan.
"Si, something of that size and aggression could kill unsuspecting people." Nima replied.
"How could they let something like this get this massive," Alan asked.
"I don't know Senor, but I have a feeling that In-Gen designed it that way," Nima replied.
As she looked around and then up the remains of Dr. Sorkin began to filter through the water. The other two Terry and Iggy were nowhere to be found. Both of them would not even bother to come into the area as long as the Tylosaur which they found out was named Levi after Leviathan.
Levi would swim casually around the tank looking down at them from where he was at. When we went up for a breath she would always look down. Then she would swim as fast as she could towards them before trying to make short work of the glass.
"I guess this place takes quite a beating," said Nima as she looked up at Levi.
"Yeah, I just hope that the other two are alright," Alan replied.
MEANWHILE
"How are you holding up Ian?" asked Jessie as she fixed Ian's bandages.
"I am doing well considering," Ian replied.
"That's good we were worried there," Jessie said as she finished changing his bandages. Spitz was sleeping soundly next to Ian his head on Ian's chest much to the grown man's surprise. The wound on his leg was bandaged as well so the dilophosaur was not feeling any pain. Frankie was perched on Lex's shoulder. The hacker was busy eating a salad that she made from the fridge.
"Hey Lex how's the food?" Jessie asked.
"It's alright, Tim is busy watching Dr. Grant and Nima. Dr. Sorkin..." she said slowly.
Jessie nodded in understanding watching that event would leave one with nightmares for months, if not years. A low rumble was heard as they saw Rexy looking at them from the window. The T-Rex had taken to watching them move around in their little lab. Tim had taken the time to play with the larger predators. Jessie did too even after all this she was still facinated by dinosaurs. After that incident with the larger dinosaur it was apparent that Rexy the Tyrannosaur had taken a liking to the children. It was strange for something that was supposed to play stupid be so...maternal.
The younger Rex Junior was busy playing with a bone. She was tossing it around and then pouncing on it as if it were nothing special. Then she would try to play with it again. Jessie just laughted at the behavior and shook her head. Going back inside she watched as Lex went up with Frankie to get some fresh air. Having gotten used to the dinosaurs outside she never noticed them much.
Well until Junior tossed a bone and it landed right in front of Lex.
"Eww! Junior!" she shouted at the T-Rex.
The smaller Rex then looked at Lex and came right up to her and bumpered to the ground. Lex started hissing at her but Junior didn't stop.
"Junior stop!" she protested and it was only when a deep growl was heard that Junior stopped.
Looking up Lex was amazed that Rexy steped in and gave the younger one a warning. Junior backed off immediately and then the adult went back to her patrol.
"Thanks girl!" she called to the adult.
Junior in the meantime leaned down and rumbled her apology. She was sad to see that she nearly hurt one of the little ones again. Jessie then put her hand on the younger Rex's snout.
"Oh don't give me the pouty face you just have to learn that we are not as tough as you," Jessie cooed as she played gently with Junior. What she got was a nuzzle and a giggle.
When she returned inside she was greeted to some food made by Lex. Some soup with salad since Dr. Sorkin was also a vegetarian. At least with Lex she makes it taste like there is meat inside.
"Well what is going on so far?" asked Jessie.
"Dr. Grant called and told us about the three marine reptiles in the marine parks. While I watched Dr. Sorkin's death I only accounted for one which was according to Dr. Grant the Tylosaur named Leviathan or Levi for short. The other two a young Mosasaur named Terry and a Icthyosaur named Iggy. He said that so far only Levi is the dangerous one so trying to use the underwater ways is going to be tricky," Lex said
"So how are they going to do it?" Ian asked.
"I don't know," Lex replied typing keys till the underwater camera's suddenly came to a tunnel. That tunnel seems to open up to somewhere.
She then reached for the phone.
MARINE PARK
Alan stared at the screen that Lex showed him and was impressed. The girl knew her way around computers and with it he was able to pinpoint the exact location of the cage.
"So Levi is the most dangerous of the marine reptiles?" said Nima.
"Yes, you saw that yourself Levi has no interest in training. And from eating Dr. Sorkin I bet the salt water has something to do with not getting sick after eating a human." Alan replied.
"I see, so how are we going to get out of here to meet up with the others?" Nima asked.
"We have to lure Levi to there somehow," Alan said looking around till he saw the pipes.
"Nima do you see those!" Alan said.
"Yes," Nima replied.
Then getting on the phone he called the control room.
VISITOR'S CENTER
It was Hammond that answered the phone. "This is Hammond,"
"Mr. Hammond its Grant there has been a bit of a snag," Alan said on the other line.
"Go on," Hammond said.
Alan explained everything about Levi and about the caves. When he was done it was Ray who confirmed the caves as a way to contain the larger Tylosaur.
"Alright you got everything you need Grant anything else?" Hammond asked.
When Alan gave the negative they hung up the phones with a 'Good Luck' on the other end.
MARINE PARK
"Alright lets head back up," Alan stated as both he and Nima headed towards the elevator.
Pressing a few buttons they started to move towards the surface. Levi was nowhere to be seen but Terry and Iggy once again made their presence known. Both marine reptiles followed them up towards the top of the elevator.
But as they neared the top however things turned for the worse.
The two of them scattered as Levi came charging towards the elevators and slammed into it.
This caused the elevator to shake.
"What the hell?" Alan said as Levi once again slammed into it. She tried to bite into the tube to destroy it as Nima screamed.
Alan held on as the tylosaur once again slammed into the glass. This time it caused it to crack.
"Oh no!" Nima said as she started to press buttons.
But it was already too late as the cracks started to form along the glass. Both she and Alan were trapped as the second, and the third impacts afterward shattered the thick glass and flooded the elevator. Not too soon the large head of the tylosaur plunged into the elevator. Alan tried to use the glass shards to stab the larger animal. But it only moved away from the shard. Struggling for air he tried to force the top latch open on the elevator but it would not give. Trying to get to a bubble both he and Nima struggled to find air.
The tylosaur was relentless as it tried to get them.
Suddenly Levi opened his maw as if to scream. Pulling back the sight of something small and fast greeted them as Iggy rammed herself full force into Levi's side. The Tylosaur pulled itself out and started to go after Iggy. The smaller icthyosaur proved to be much faster and used its speed to outswim the tylosaur. Both Alan and Nima took that as their cue to try and get the door open.
As they struggled the need for air grew desprate so Nima forced Alan away and pushed him through the hole in the glass. Both Iggy and Levi were busy playing chase the icthyosaur. There was no sign of Terry around at all.
Then Nima cut her hand on the glass while getting out. The cut was rather deep and so the water started to turn red from it. It was then that Terry showed up and they started to swim faster towards the surface. Terry managed to beat them being built for swimming. She nudged under Nima and then Alan making them grab on while she swam towards the surface.
As they headed towards the surface something shot up from below. Levi came rushing at them making Terry start to swim faster. Alan and Nima held on as the mosasaur shot through the surface and did an incredible leap. Both Alan and Nima were thrown off when Levi's jaws came right out of the water too. Terry just barely avoided the jaws herself before plunging back into the water.
Both humans gasped for air and struggling to get out of the way as Levi's massive tail came out of the water. Both of them tried to swim as fast as they could before the tail came crashing down. Both Alan and Nima were seperated by the massive tail so they struggled to swim together. The vastness of the tank showed just how large the creatures became.
Nima and Alan swam as fast as they can towards the edge of the tank. But at the same time it was a vast distance considering its size.
The water still boiled as both Terry and the much larger Levi fought. The tank stained red when another animal appeared. This one much smaller and from the looks of it, it was Iggy the opthalmasaurus. The smaller animal came charging towards the two titans and dove. Both Alan and Nima were shocked when the larger Levi broke the surface with massive bite wounds on his side.
But looking at Terry the much smaller Mosasaur also sported some grevious wounds. Iggy had some wounds but was mostly unharmed. Both seemed to take on the much larger sea creature. Levi fought both of them till Levi saw the humans. Diving into the water it went after them again and they both tried to swim for the side. Both of them were tired and exhausted. Still Levi managed to catch up to them with his mouth wide.
Suddenly gunshots were heard and Levi screamed.
Alan and Nima turned to see someone on the side.
It was Robert with a gun out. He then whistled waving to them in alarm.
They both could not hear him but the could see the gesture. Swimming towards him they both felt themselves tiring. Robert whistled again and this time a large fin came between them as Iggy offered herself to them. Taking hold of her fins they quicky were propelled towards the group waiting for them on the other side. When they got there both Robert and the reappeared Ellie helped them get out of the water. Climbing up the ladder both Nima and Alan managed to collapse on the ground.
"Oh my God Alan are you alright?" Ellie said as she gave him a hug.
Alan hugged his sister in a past life with all the life he had. Robert then helped them up before nodding to Nima. "Ms. Cruz," he said to the secret service agent.
"Mr. Muldoon it has been a while," she said between gasps of breath.
They gave each other pats on the back while the sea turned red with blood.
"What are we going to do about them?" asked Alan looking at the now red tank.
"What do you think we are going to do, leave them for now. When we are done with your dinosaurs then we will deal with those three," said Robert.
Alan and Nima both reluctantly agreed and walked away the resulting fighting tore at them. It was enough to know that somehow he had to help.
Then Alan had an idea one that would result in something drastic.
"Dr. Grant what are you doing!" Robert asked as he saw Alan head towards what appears to be a gate.
"What do you think I am doing!" Alan replied as he hit the button.
Then putting his fingers to his lips whistled. A small fin headed towards him and leaped up for a breath.
It was Iggy as the smaller icthyosaur as she raced towards them. Alan remembering his internship at an amusement park used the hand signal to go towards the gate. Iggy complied and started making her way there. Then a much larger shape started coming as Terry and then Levi both headed towards the gate. Iggy managed to get through first followed by Terry. Levi slammed into the gate being was much too large to fit. That resulted in the tylosaur getting stuck. Alan quickly urged them to head out to sea and they did so. Both creatures disappeared into the open waters leaving the much larger Levi trapped.
His companions were shocked then Robert stormed up to him, "Do you know what you just did!" he shouted.
"Yep watch," Alan said and sure enough he whistled. They both came right back and slid onto the shore. They both gave whistles of gratitude to Alan as he patted them on the snouts. Then with a wave of his hand he released them back into the ocean. Both swam off into the dark blue depths leaving the group there to see them off.
"Will they attack anyone?" asked Nima.
"I doubt it," Alan replied, "Fossil records found that the Mosasaur preyed mostly on squid, reptiles and large fish while the Opthalmosaurus fed primarily on squid. So they will be fine," Alan replied.
"Well now that, that is taken cared of we need to get going," Robert said.
"Yes we don't have much time," Alan replied.
The only thing they had was time and it was running out. The sun was already starting its descent into the horizon making their time to less then an hour before the ship leaves.
"Alright let's go," said Ellie.
Hold on kids I'm coming, Alan thought.
TBC
Whew that was hard to write. I mean it was rough trying to find time to write this. So I have this finally posted up for you all to read so have fun with it and remember NO BASHINGS, LORE MONGERS, AND FLAMES thank you.
