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Life was good on Lemur Island. Nothing had happened since Zini's accident at Jira's tree three months ago. Things have been so quiet, Yar has even had the chance to relax every once in a while.
Aladar combed the shores of Lemur Island. The fifteen-month-old Iguanodon was looking for his adopted uncle and best friend Zini. Aladar eventually found his two-year-old lemur friend hanging out in a tree. Zini noticed Aladar immediately.
"Hay Aladar, over here!" shouted Zini.
Zini jumped up and down on the flimsy tree. Suddenly the branch gave way under Zini's weight. He began to fall to the forest floor. Aladar raced to Zini and was able to save him just in the nick of time.
Aladar began to walk back into the jungle. Zini held his head trying to figure out which way was up and which way was down. His head cleared, making him notice he was on Aladar's back.
"Where are we going?" asked Zini.
Aladar smiled at his best friend.
"We're going to the Tall Tree." simply answered Aladar.
Zini fainted onto Aladar's back. The Tall Tree was the largest and the oldest tree on Lemur Island. The only time anyone of the clan ever went there, was during the Courtship ceremony or a Clan Meeting. And since the Courtship wouldn't take place for another month, the only thing it could be was a Clan Meeting.
Zini hated Clan Meetings. All you ever did was listen to the leader and future leader, of the clan talk about the most boring things, like what fruit was ripe, what was happening on some parts of the island and the weather. But mostly it was about announcing the achievements (and disappointments) of the clan. Zini was mostly the disappointment.
They reached the Tall tree. Every lemur in the clan was there, from the youngest baby to the oldest of the elders. All were seated in the branched of the Great Tall Tree. At the center of the crowd of lemurs sat Yar the leading male, his daughter Plio, the leading female and her mate Zer, the future leading male.
Plio was the first to notice her adopted son, Aladar and her younger mischievous brother, Zini, approach the Tall Tree. Plio snuck around the crowd and ran to her son and brother. She jumped out of the tree and landed on Aladar's back.
"It's about time you two showed up. Aladar I don't know where you found him, but thank you. Zini dad nearly lost it when you didn't show up to help prepare for the meeting. You should be glad he didn't have you thrown into the sea for missing the preparations." commented Plio.
Zini rolled his golden eyes at his older four-year-old sister.
"I wasn't that late. Besides only you, dad and Zer do the talking. This meeting has nothing to do with me." stated Zini.
Aladar turned his head to Plio and Zini.
"You should count yourself lucky Zini. You know how many in the clan would like to be in your position. You're the son of the clan leader and a descendent of the legendary Lemmer. Not everyone is as lucky as you and Plio." noted Aladar.
Yar had started to get the clan's attention. Plio and Zini raced into the tree while Aladar lied down close to its trunk. Yar's shout was loud enough to rattle ears on the main land miles away.
"Now listen up. We're here to talk about what's going on the island. I've been noticing some of the fruit is late is growth. Because of this I've informing everyone in the clan to not eat any of the fruit on the North side of the island. We'll have to eat bugs and leaves until the fruit is in full growth again. Zer will now stat what is happening amongst the youngsters of the clan." shouted Yar
Zer nodded his head at Yar.
"Thank you, Yar. It has come to my attention that some of the young have began to inhabit some unapproved behaviour. This mostly consists of childish pranks and males flirting with the females before coming of the mating age." announced Zer
The clan's eyes all turned to Zini. Zini gaped at all the wondering eyes staring at him.
"Don't look at me. I haven't been around any young lemurs since the incident at Jira's tree. Aladar can confirm my word, since he has been with me every day since the accident." grumbled Zini
Aladar stood on his hide legs, resting his front against the Tall Tree.
"It's true I've been with Zini every day since the accident at Jira's tree." confirmed Aladar
The young Iguanodon dropped back down on all fours. Plio got the clan's attention back on the meeting.
"That's enough distractions. Let's keep focused on the matter at hand." suggested Plio
The meeting continued with Zer and Yar talking about some of the clan's resent achievements. Zini just zoned out for the next two hours. It was nearly sunset by the time the meeting ended. The clan started to go back to their nests and get some sleep.
Aladar watched as his 'grandfather' Yar, 'father' Zer, 'mother' Plio and 'uncle' Zini climbed onto his back. The family talked as Aladar walked back to the tree they slept in.
"How did you like the meeting Aladar?" asked Zer
"It was pretty good Zer. I liked hearing you and Yar speak about the Courtship that's taking place next month. Zini was probably exited about that right Zini?" wondered Aladar
Zini snapped out of his day dream.
"What… sure it was good." said Zini
Plio slyly looked at her younger brother.
"That meeting had to have been boring, to make Zini not pay attention to something about girls. He must have been dreaming about being anywhere else, but at the meeting." stated Plio
Yar looked at his son in disappointment.
"The least you could have at least tried to stay awake during the Clan meeting, Zini. You're the biggest disappointment on the island Zini." told Yar
Aladar looked back to his adopted grandfather.
"Lighten up Yar. Zini didn't cause any trouble like he did at the last Clan meeting or the past two Courtships. He was at least trying to stay out of trouble." swore Aladar
"I guess you're right Aladar. I let my temper get away from me sometimes. I'm sorry Zini. Can you forgive me?" apologised Yar
"I can accept your apology Yar." responded Zini
They small family reached their tree. The lemurs climbed into the branches of the tree. Aladar lied down on a patch of soft grass. They all turned in for a good night's sleep.
Sorry it took me so long to update. I know this chapter isn't that exiting. It was the best I could come up with on short notice. Comment if you like it.