Chapter 3: Dozereo & Cranette
A herd of Dozeratops was searching for something. Or someone. "Any sign of them?" The leader asked. "Nothing." A scout reported. The leader grumbled. Then, a herd of Craneosaurs drove up. "Any luck?" The Craneosaur leader asked. "No. Not a sign." The Dozeratops leader said. "Well, let's just hope we find them soon. They can't keep hiding forever." The Craneosaur leader said. "I think it's best we report our case to Ty and his friends." Dozeratops leader suggested. "Good call." The Craneosaur leader agreed.
As the 2 herds turned to head for the garage, 2 sets of eyes peaked out from a nearby cave. "You think Ty can really help us?" One asked with a female voice. "Don't know. But we can't keep hiding. So, we gotta try." The other said with a male voice.
Meanwhile, Ty was out looking for ore. He sniffed around the ground and when he found the right spot, he slammed his tail into the ground, exposing the ore. "Boom! Did it." He said, proud of his gift. "Alright, let's cut this thing up already. I'm already hungry enough to eat an unhatched egg." Dozer said. "Okay, okay. Cut away, Dozer." Ty said. But before Dozer could get started, the sound of a motor approached their ears. "Who's that?" Dozer asked. Ty looked to see the 2 herds approaching. "Craneosaurs and Dozeratops. Travelling together." He said. "Must be bad news if these 2 herds if their travelling together." Dozer said.
Ton-Ton, Skya, Garby and the Tools joined Ty and Dozer and listened to what the 2 herds had to say. "So, you see? These 2 particular Trux are very important to us." The Dozeratops leader said. "So, if you can help find them, we'll be very grateful." The Craneosaur leader said. "We'll do what we can to help." Ty said. "Good. As soon as you see them, you know where to find us." The Dozeratops leader said and turned to leave with the 2 herds.
"I don't get it." Dozer said. "Me neither. Why go through all this trouble to find a Craneosaur and Dozeratops?" Skya asked. "Perhaps we can answer that." A voice said. The Trux and Tools turned to see a red Dozeratops and a light-orange Craneosaur appear from behind a big rock. "I take it you 2 are the Trux those 2 herds are looking for." Ty guessed. "I'm Dozereo." The Dozeratops said. "And I'm Cranette." The Craneosaur said. "Name's Ty. So, you 2 friends?" Ty asked. "Actually, we're actually more than that." Dozereo said. "You see, Dozereo and I…we're mates." Cranette revealed. That caused Dozer and Skya to almost jump off their pistons. "MATES?!" They asked in shock.
The Trux and Tools headed into the garage and listened as Dozereo and Cranette told their story. "It all started just last month." Dozereo started, recalling the day he and Cranette met.
[Flashback]
Dozereo was dozing around, looking for ore. "I was out on an ore hunt for my herd. That's when I heard the sound of a Craneosaur herd approaching." He stopped as he heard the sound of treads approaching. He backed up behind some rocks. "I ducked behind some rocks as they came into view, wanting to avoid a fight." He watched as the Craneosaurs came into view. "And that's when I saw her. Cranette." His eyes widened as they fixed on Cranette as she helped her herd look for ore. "She was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. The way she swung her head as she used her hook. More beautiful than an Aquadon flipping through water."
[Flashback End]
"Uh, Dozereo?" Ty called, noticing that Dozereo was trailing off. "Oh! Sorry." Dozereo said. "It's okay, sweetie. I'll take it from here." Cranette said.
[Flashback]
"So, like Dozereo said, I was helping my herd look for ore. So, when they left to look in another spot, I decided to stay behind to rest my treads." Cranette watched as her drove off. Then she looked down at her front-right tread. "While I was resting, a piece of ore rolled into view." A piece of ore rolled up to her. "And that's when I saw the Trux who rolled it." Cranette looked to see Dozereo come into view. Dozereo rolled the ore closer to Cranette. "His kindness. I had never seen such kindness from a Dozerotops." Cranette took the ore and ate it. Dozereo felt a little embarrassed. Cranette giggled at this. "From the moment I looked into his eyes, I knew this Dozerotops was my soulmate." Dozereo and Cranette stared at each other with deep love.
[Flashback End]
"We've been seeing each other in secret for months now. We knew our herds wouldn't approve of a Dozerotops and a Craneosaur being together as mates." Cranette said. Garby was sobbing heavily. "Love stories like that always get me right here!" He said, gassing off once again. "UGH! Garby!" Ty groaned.
"Can't say I blame your leaders. A romance between a Dozerotops and a Craneosaur, it's almost unheard of!" Dozer said. "I agree with Dozer. I don't think anything like this has ever happened." Skya said. "I know it's hard to take in, but we're not just joking around. I love Cranette." Dozereo said. "And I love you too, Dozereo." Cranette said, rubbing her head against her mate's.
"Dude, what do we do now? I know those 2 leaders said to help find them, but I don't wanna have to separate these 2 lovebirds." Ton-Ton said. "I know. And we're not gonna tell them." Ty said. "But Ty!" Dozer said. "Look, the idea of this team is to help the Trux and Tools in the crater live together. This isn't any different." Ty said. "Yes, it is! This is a Trux from one species in love with one from another!" Dozer said. "What's your point, Dozer?" Ty asked. "Look, I wanna help the other Trux as much as you do, but this has to be a line we shouldn't be crossing." Dozer said. "I understand what you are trying to say, Dozer. But this shows that everything that we've worked hard to build is starting to improve itself." Revvit said. Dozer just sighed. "Then, I'm sorry, but this is one thing I can't be a part of." He said, driving away.
Dozereo and Cranette watched as Dozer drove away. "Gee, we're really sorry. We didn't mean to drive one of you away." Cranette said. "No need to be sorry. Dozer'll come around eventually." Ty said. "Yeah. He may seem grouchy, but he's a total sweetheart in the end." Skya said. "So, what's the plan now?" Garby asked. "We're gonna build a home just for Dozereo and Cranette." Ty said. Revvit hopped off Ty and began drawing up a plan to build a home for Dozereo and Cranette. "It will need to be as structural as our garage." He said. "But big enough for Dozereo and Cranette." Ty said. "Exactly." Revvit said. "We could use some pillars made from cement." Ty said. "And put in a special cubby to keep ore." Revvit said. "Boom!" Ty said. Revvit revealed his sketch of a house big enough for a Dozerotops and a Craneosaur. "Looks cozy." Cranette said. "I like it." Dozereo said. "Well then, let's Trux it up!" Ty said.
Meanwhile, Dozer drove his way into the flat irons. "Maybe I was too harsh. But could they blame me? Supporting a mating between a Dozerotops and a Craneosaur? I can't! I've got too much pride as a Dozerotops." He grumbled. Then, he heard the sound of treads approaching. He peeked out from behind some rocks and saw the same 2 herds from earlier. He sighed, knowing that what he was about to do next would really affect him and his friendship with the Trux. He drove up to the 2 herds. "Dozer. Any progress with finding the 2 Trux?" The Dozerotops leader asked. "Actually…yes." Dozer said. The 2 leaders listened closely. "They're with my friends." Dozer revealed.
Ty picked up a big rock and set it over with the other supplies. Garby made some bricks. Ton-Ton dropped them off and Skya set them up to form the walls. Crunk and Chunk poured in their cement to create a couple of posts. Ty placed them on the inside of the structure. Crunk and Chunk made 2 flat cement pieces to make a roof. Skya placed it on top of the posts. Revvit and Click-Clack screwed them down. Skya then attached some glass onto the empty space of the left wall.
"Boom! Did it." Ty said as they finished. "Wow! It's even better than that sketching!" Cranette said, getting a good look at the building. "Well, now If really like it!" Dozereo said as he drove out of it. "And it's perfectly livable for a nice mating couple like you 2." Revvit said. "I don't know how to thank you, Ty." Dozereo said. "Neither do I." Cranette said. "No need for thanks. It's what we do." Ty said.
Just then, Skya caught eye of something coming their way. "Head's up! We've got company!" She called. The Trux turned to see the 2 herds come into view. "Well, well, well. Isn't this a lovely sight?" The Dozerotops leader said. "Indeed. We owe you such a debt of gratitude for finding our lost Trux." The Craneosaur leader said. Dozereo and Cranette came into view, glaring at their leaders. "Hello, Dozereo." The Dozerotops leader greeted. "Hello…Father." Dozereo revealed. "Hello, Cranette." The Craneosaur leader said. "Daddy." Cranette replied coldly. "Father?! Daddy?!" The Trux and Tools yelled in shock and surprise. "You 2 have no idea how much trouble you put us through to find you." The Dozerotops leader said.
"Whoa, whoa! Wait a minute! These 2 leader dudes are your fathers?!" Ton-Ton asked. "Yes. They are." Dozereo said. "Sorry, but we thought it best to leave that part out." Cranette said. "Hmm. Surprisingly, I find that understandable." Ton-Ton said. "How'd you even find us?" Dozereo asked. "Ask him." The Craneosaur leader said as Dozer came into view with regret in his eyes. "Dozer?!" Ty said in shock. "Dude! You ratted on us?!" Ton-Ton asked. Dozer remained silent, lowering his head with shame. "Yes. Rather unfortunate to have one of your own betray you for the sake of his own pride, isn't it?" The Dozerotops leader asked. The Trux just glared. "Right. Now if you don't mind, we'll just be taking our children and be going our separate ways." The Craneosaur leader said. "We're not going anywhere with any of you." Dozereo said. "We're staying together in our new home." Cranette said. "Oh, I've just had enough of this foolishness." The Dozerotops leader said. "Take them both!" The Craneosaur leader ordered. Both herds moved in, but the Trux, minus Dozer, drove in the way. "They said they're staying here. Deal with it or leave." Ty said.
Both leaders did not take that well. "Get them all!" The Dozerotops leader ordered. Both herds charged. The Trux got ready to fight as the herds collided with them. Ty slammed his ball into one of the Craneosaurs and grabbed onto a Dozerotops by its blade and tossed him into another. Ton-Ton bashed into a Dozerotops. "Oh yeah! Ton-Ton's coming at you, dude!" He yelled, driving off a ramp and into a Craneosaur. Another Craneosaur managed to hook onto Cranette and started to tug her. She struggled to get free. "Hey! Hook off my girl!" Dozereo yelled, dozing into the Craneosaur.
The Reptools took cover as the fight continued. "Where's Dozer?" Ace asked. "There he his!" Waldo said. Dozer was in the exact same spot, still feeling shame. "We got to snap him out of it! The Trux need him!" Revvit said. "I'll get him!" Dil said, scurrying into the fight. "Dil wait!" Click-Clack shouted. Too late. Dil was already far in the fight, avoiding getting run over by the Trux. Finally, she reached Dozer. "Dozer! You gotta get in there! The Trux need your help!" Dil said. "They don't need my help." Dozer said. Dil was confused. "Because of me, Dozereo and Cranette were found by their herds. I let my pride as a Dozerotops blind me. I'll be kicked off the team for this." Dozer said. "So what? You made one little mistake. That doesn't change anything." Dil said. Dozer looked at her. "I know you guys have made lots of mistakes before I met you. And I know that it doesn't stop you from being the team you are now." Dil continued. Dozer looked at the continuing battle. He knew right then and there what he had to do.
Ty struggled to push back a couple more Dozerotops. "IT'S DOZIN' TIME!" Dozer shouted, dozing into the 2. Ty and Dozer looked at each other. "Look Ty, I'm sorry for what I did." Dozer said. "You don't need to apologize, Dozer. You're still one of us, no matter how many mistakes you make." Ty said. "Be that as it may, you still want me to help you guys win this thing?" Dozer asked. "Don't let me stop you." Ty said. "Oh YEAH!" Dozer shouted, driving back into the fight.
Skya and Cranette hooked another Craneosaur and pulled him to the ground. "It almost pains me to do that to my fellow Craneosaur." Skya said. "Almost for me too, but not quite." Cranette said. "Taste spikes, boys!" Garby said, firing his back spikes at 2 more Dozerotops and another Craneosaur. The leaders looked on with much enjoyment. "You think the Trux may actually be able to stop us?" The Craneosaur leader asked. "It matters not. We have too many. They'll be done for soon enough.
As Dozereo dozed another Dozerotops, he looked out at the battle. It really pained him how the Trux and the 2 herds fought each other for the freedom of him and Cranette. "This is all because of us." He said. "I know. But what can we do?" Cranette asked as she joined her mate. "We can do what we do best. We can show how our union has brought us all together." Dozereo said.
When the 2 herds appeared to have gotten the upper hand in the fight, Dozereo and Cranette drove in between them. The leaders were shocked by this action. "This must stop!" Dozereo said. The leaders drove forth. "Father, leader of the Craneosaurs, don't you see what me and Cranette being together has wrought you?" Dozereo asked. "Yes. Our mating has brought you both together and to work together. You put your differences aside to try and find us." Cranette said. Both leaders looked at each other. "They are right. We've been working together for some time." The Dozerotops leader said. "And our herds have not once squabbled during our search." The Craneosaur leader added. The herds looked at each other, taking in everything that had happened. The Trux and Tools looked on with pride.
The leaders drove up to their children. "I'm so very sorry for all this trouble, Dozereo." The Dozerotops leader said. "As am I, Cranette." The Craneosaur leader said. "If this mating was meant to be, we will not stand in the way." The Dozerotops leader said. "Yes. Go with our full blessing. And may you live a long, happy life together." The Craneosaur leader said. "Thank you, Father." Dozereo said. "You too, Daddy." Cranette said. As the 2 herds started to drive away, the leaders looked at the Trux. "You were right, Ty. We do better when we work together." The Dozerotops leader said. "And next time we meet, we'll be under more peaceful circumstances." The Craneosaur leader said. They both drove off to join their herds.
The Trux gathered as Dozer made peace with Dozereo and Cranette. "So, on behalf of my still stubborn Dozerotops pride, I'm really sorry that I caused such a ruckus." Dozer said. "Don't be. Your mistake brought our herds together to see how much Cranette and I love each other." Dozereo said. "And if you need anything else, all you have to do is ask." Ty said. "We will, Ty. And thank you again for the beautiful home you built us." Cranette said.
Afterwards, as the Trux drove back, Dozer and Skya spoke to each other. "I have to admit, Dozer. Even though you made one mistake, you still came through in the end." Skya said. "Well, I had to. You guys are more than a team to me. You guys are my best friends. Especially you, Skya." Dozer said. That made Skya stop in her tracks. "Wait. What did you say? Did you say that I was your best friend?! Dozer, I'm talking to you!" Skya called, driving after her Dozerotops friend.
