Roxton took first watch on one side of the camp and Mal took the other side. One was not enough with the number of people they had with them. Challenger couldn't sleep. He found John on the outskirts of camp.

"How is it looking Roxton?"

"Peaceful, very peaceful."

"You sound almost disappointed."

"Not disappointed George. I just feel like I'm waiting for something."

Mal approached, "You may not have to wait long."

The other two men turned in his direction, "What makes you say that?"

"Just something River said. She says we are in some movie from your time."

Challenger scoffed, "I have seen some moving pictures and I have never heard of anything like this."

"Unfortunately, River is always right. Strangely and morbidly so sometimes, but always right."

Challenger stroked his beard, "It might explain a few things."

Roxton turned to the older man, "Such as George?"

"Such as the fact others seem to think we are other people. Also the fact that Captain Reynolds's legs seem to have completely mended overnight. If we are in an alternate reality, it is not so impossible that one of those realities could co-inside with a moving picture."

Seeing the confused faces on his companions he continued, "It would make sense that imagination is not an abstract concept. Perhaps some of these realities could be inspiration for these stories. Perhaps there are infinite numbers of realities that some can tap into and unconsciously get ideas for these moving pictures."

Mal shook his head slightly, "Anyway, the real question is how to get home."

Challenger shrugged, "As these pictures have ends, perhaps we have to wait for the end of this one, as we did the last."

"And the last one ended so well."

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River woke up sweating heavily. She looked up and saw what she knew she would, but still was not prepared for. She grabbed the mouths of both her tent mates. They both woke up and froze. River was momentarily grateful for fear, as it had rendered them both immobile.

Mal, Roxton and Challenger were walking back to camp when Roxton froze. The other two looked up.

Mal muttered under his breath, "Wuh de ma."

The others didn't respond as they took in the scene in front of them. A T-rex was bent down and had it's head inside the girl's tent. As the men's minds raced with what to do, one of the workers woke up and screamed. The rex ripped it's head out of the tent and the three men raced to the side to get out of it's way. The rex rushed past them in a pursuit of the bearers. They quickly ran to the women's tent. They were already out. They all ran to the shelter of the trees. They all crouched down and tried to catch their breath.

River suddenly stood up, "Simon."

She rushed off and Jia went to follow her. Mal grabbed her arm.

"What are you doing?"

"Going after River."

"We both know River can take care of herself. You stay here. We stick with the plan, go to the tower and get help."

Jia was upset, "If you didn't notice that is where half the group ran, River ran towards that humongous monster."

"And following her is not going to help her. We go get help."

Jia was about to continue her argument when Marguerite spoke up, "He's right Jia. You said it yourself, somehow River knows what's going to happen. That will keep her safe and lead her to us."

Jia considered that for a moment before nodding.

Mal turned to Marguerite, "How did you do that? She never agrees with me."

Jia narrowed her eyes, "That's because you are always wrong."

Challenger interrupted, "We should get going."

They all walked towards the guard tower. They could hear the occasional t-rex scream behind them, but it was getting further away. Just as they got to a meadow with very tall grass, Roxton stopped the group.

They all stood still for a moment before they all heard a trademark chirping.

Mal looked at John, "What was that?"

"You don't want to know. Just run."

They all took off as fast as they could towards the guard tower.

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River ran in the opposite direction and followed the rex. She stopped when it stopped to shove it's head into a waterfall. After it had grabbed someone from inside it took off in the direction of some other unlucky people. She ran to the waterfall and went inside. There was some momentary screaming as the people inside thought the rex had come back. When he saw who it was Simon reached out and grabbed his sister in a tight embrace. Without a word she led him out of the falls and back in the other direction.

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When the other five reached the compound they slowed. It was suspiciously quiet. They slowly made their way to the building. They waited inside for some sign of River's return.

Marguerite turned away from the door towards Roxton. "Where are the others?"

As if in an answer, a raptor threw itself against the glass and shattered it. The group scrambled back. Another raptor came through the now 'open' door. The two animals slowly moved in on the travelers.

Gunshots were heard from outside. The tow raptors inside turned to see what was happening. Upon hearing the distress calls of their comrades, they ran outside with a high pitched scream. Two more shots were heard and then silence. The travelers stood there in silence. A small figure appeared in the doorway. It was River. She had Roxton's rifle in her hands and tears streaming down her face.

She dropped the rifle and ran to Mal and threw her arms around him, "I'm sorry Daddy. I broke one of my rules."

Upon saying this she began to sob in earnest. Mal awkwardly patted her back, "It's alright River. Not a problem."

River then let go of him and ran to Jia, "I'm sorry. I needed to brake it. Monsters would have destroyed family."

Jia put her arms around River, "It's ok this time but never again."

"Yes. No touching guns and no sex without telling Kaylee first."

Mal whipped his head around, "What?"

Challenger again interrupted what could become a world class argument, "I hate to be rude, but does anyone know how to signal someone."

River wiped her eyes, "I do."

No one had noticed Simon's entrance, but he and Mal went over to Jia, "What was that about telling Kaylee about sex?"

Jia grimaced, "Long story."

River looked up from her position at the transmitter, "Jia has to tell Kaylee first too."

Jia turned red. Mal and Simon were even more confused. Marguerite put her hand to her mouth to keep from laughing. Challenger didn't notice as he was watching River effortlessly communicate with the mainland. Roxton tried not to be involved. After River was done they all waited in silence. River had gone to her now customary place at Marguerite's side. They made their way to the overgrown helicopter pad and climbed aboard when it arrived.

As they were going over the island, the man next to the pilot turned to Challenger, "Mr. Ludlow, where are the dinosaurs you want transported?"

Everyone looked at Challenger. He cleared his throat, "Those animals cannot be among people. It would be..." he looked at Mal, "A bad idea. No one should ever take them from this island."

Mal nodded. Challenger smiled back. As they went over open water the helicopter was rocked to the side by a heavy wind. The pilot looked back, and the cabin was empty.

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For four out of the seven the trip lasted much longer this time. It was only a minute, but when it had been instant before, it was much longer. It was a sense of being pulled along with utter darkness.

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Veronica and Ned were cutting up some fruit on the dining room table when suddenly they were not alone. A woman with short red hair stood five feet away from the elevator, facing it. She had on a leather vest over a polo type shirt. She had on dark tan pants with many pockets. What caught their notice immediately was the fact she had on a duel shoulder holster and a double gun belt. She also had a very large sword attached to her back.

The woman swayed slightly but quickly righted herself.

It was then she spoke, "Wow, that was a hell of a thing."

She seemed to notice she was not alone as she stiffened and looked over her shoulder. She smiled slightly.

It was then that Ned and Veronica came out of their trance-like state and went for their weapons. Veronica grabbed her knife and Malone went for his gun that since coming back about a week ago, he still couldn't bring himself to be without for long.

The woman's hand went to her sword, "Woah, buddy!"

Ned froze with his hand on the gun.

"I don't know how I got here, and I don't know where I am, but I'm not going to hurt anyone."

Ned was skeptical, "Then why do you have your hand on your sword?"

"Why do you have yours on your gun?"

All three of them relaxed at the same time. Veronica put her knife on the table and Ned took his hand off his gun. The stranger took her hand off the sword and kept her hands away from her well armed body.

Veronica still wasn't happy with this stranger in her house, but from the look on the woman's face, she was just as confused as they were. "My name is Veronica. This is Ned Malone and we..."

The stranger interrupted, "Wait. Veronica Layton? Ned Malone?"

Veronica nodded.

The stranger sighed in relief, "You know Marguerite, Roxton and Challenger."

It wasn't a question but Veronica nodded anyway.

"Where are they?"

It was Ned who answered, "Marguerite and Roxton went to the inland sea, but Challenger is downstairs."

The stranger yelled "Challenger!"

Soon hurried footsteps could be heard coming up the stairs. He came to the final step and noticed the new arrival. His face broke out in a big grin and he gave the girl a big hug. They were both laughing now.

"How in the name of science did you get here?"

"Don't ask me Challenger, you're the scientist. Maybe we should ask River."

They both shared a laugh but Veronica had enough.

"Who are you and how do you know Challenger?"

They both turned to her. George answered, "This is the woman, Jia, that Marguerite Roxton and myself told you about three weeks ago."

Jia looked at George, "Three weeks?"

"Yes, almost exactly. How long was it for you?"

"About a minute."

"Fascinating."

Veronica rolled her eyes, "I thought there were four of them."

Jia looked around suddenly. She was now good and panicked, "We have to find them."