Hey guys! Welcome back! I just wanted to thank everyone who supported me throughout the story. I'm glad you enjoy it. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy chapter 13 😎
The thunderstorm above eventually subsided to rain after Ian collapsed. Bue, Owen, and Claire ran over to Ian as Maisie was trying to motivate Ian to get up.
"Ian, please get up!" Maisie cried desperately, "You can do it!"
Ian constantly was pushing himself to stand up. He kept collapsing every time. Blue, Owen, and Claire went on different sides of Ian and tried to help Ian up, but Ian kept falling back down. Owen went over to Maisie and embraced her.
"Maisie," Owen said as he blinked away tears, "I'm afraid Ian's not going to make it,"
"No!" Maisie exclaimed, "We have to keep trying! We can't give up now, the Trikylosaurus is dead and he won't come back to attack, so Ian has a chance!"
Maisie ran over to Ian and tried to lift him up herself. Ian used what he could and put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. Maisie began to cry as she hugged Ian.
Blue ran over to Ian and curled up in his arms. Tears were going down her cheeks like a river.
"Blue," He muttered in his raptor language, "I…don't know if I…told you…but…"
Blue held back her tears, she knew what he was confessing.
"I love you," Ian choked out before hyperventilating.
Maisie had her arms around Ian's neck, not too tight of course, and sobbing. Ian suddenly managed to spit out other words. He kind of sounded like Scooby-Doo.
"Ian," Owen said, "Were you just trying to speak?"
Ian looked at Owen and Claire.
"Ruh uh rah. Ruh uh ah," Ian said for everyone to hear.
"What did he say?" Claire asked looking at Owen.
"If I'm hearing correctly, it sounded like Ian said love you mom. Love you dad,"
Owen looked at Ian.
"Is that what you were trying to say? Love you mom, Love you dad?"
Ian nodded feebly. He then turned his head to Maisie.
"Ruh uh Lih ssss," He muttered.
"He called me little sis!" Maisie exclaimed.
"Ian, I love you too!"
Ian the wagged his tail and smiled. Maisie cradled his head into her lap. It was easy since his head was light from blood loss.
"Ian?" Maisie whispered, "Do you want me to sing you a lullaby?"
Ian nodded as he closed his eyes.
The lake sort of knows me,
Was it you who promised time?
Lead me to a land so great,
So she'll stay a while.
Please take me there,
I'm ready…
The ship sways but the heart is steady,
I have time…
Ian's hyperventilating slowed down, and he seemed to be crying. Ian eventually rolled his head to one side and took his last breath.
"Ian!?" Maisie gasped as she lightly shook Ian, "Don't leave me now! Ian, please wake up…"
Maisie hugged Ian as the rain continued to fall softly.
I'm sorry if it was hard to translate Ian's English. It's hard to tell how he will sound speaking English, so please don't flame me, I tried my best. Also, does anyone recognize the lullaby Maisie sang? Hint: The T.V show is from Cartoon Network. I don't own the song, so all rights go to their owners. Anyway, stay tuned for the next chapter!