And Now
Here's Chapter 8
Of The Dinosaur Revolution
The First Attack: Attacks and Truths
Last Chapter Recap: Heart Umasou and Hanabi went to the Grand Valley not only to live there, but to warn them about how Sakaki hunts within their Valley. He managed to find his family and he told them about the problem. Also since he wants to protect his family and the others from Sakaki and those that are with him, Heart managed to convince the Maiasaura herd leader to let him join the herd as a herd guardian, just like his brother Light. Also we saw that Baku is still on his way to the Grand Valley and after resting up at a beach and meeting his son's old friend Pero Pero, he started again on his way to the Valley.
One day has passed since Heart was able to become a herd guardian just like his brother Light and for the most part things in the herd were pretty calm and no signs of danger had appeared in any way whatsoever. But that would all change very shortly.
Since it had been a few days since the big jaws from the Valley of the Meat Eaters had hunted within the Grand Valley, they knew that they had to return if they wanted to survive. Sakaki was preparing the big jaws that were on his side to attack the Maiasaura families. But there was one big jaw in particular that he wanted to join him, not to hunt but for another bigger reason.
"Listen up my fellow big jaws. We shall begin our hunt in the Grand Valley in about a half-hour. I want all of you to be ready to move out within the Grand Valley by then to hunt for food to bring back here. Do you understand?" asked Sakaki.
"Yes leader. We understand and will be ready to kill the Maiasauras by then," said the big jaws that were with him.
"Very good. Hiro, I would like to talk to you in private if it's ok," said Sakaki.
"It's fine with me Sakaki," said Hiro and the two big jaws walked away from the others so they could talk in private.
"So then what is it you want from me Sakaki? I thought to you I was against you and you don't trust me," said Hiro.
"Well that's the beauty of trust Hiro. If you prove yourself to another, trust can easily be earned again. And I want you to enter the Grand Valley with me and the others and if you do well, you will have earned a bit of my trust," said Sakaki.
"Why do you need me to join you in hunting the plant eaters? I already said if I hunt I'll do it from outside of the Valley not from within it and I have no intention of changing my mind," said Hiro.
"True Hiro. But I didn't say that I need you to enter the Grand Valley to hunt for me. What I ask of you to do is simple: I want you to find out exactly where Heart and his family are living within the Grand Valley. If you can't find out where his location is exactly, then I want you find out whatever you can about what Heart and his family what he and his family's motives are," said Sakaki.
"Why are you interested in where Heart and his family is and what they are doing Sakaki?" asked Hiro.
"Because my good friend, when Heart first came here and criticized me, I noticed that he cared a great much for his family. When I saw that Umasou and that Hanabi, Heart was very protective about them. Remember he threatened to kill anyone who tried to attack them. Heart's weakness is his family and that he would do whatever it took to keep his family safe. If I can find Heart's family and kill them then Heart will be very weakened and even want to leave here. That is why I need you to find his family so I can kill them myself. You do this for me Hiro, and I will no longer see you as a traitor but as part of my team. So will you do it?" asked Sakaki.
"If I say no I'll just end up being hated by you and the others even more. So I shall do my best to find Heart and his family for you. Or any information I can about them," said Hiro.
"Good. Then be ready to move out into the Grand Valley soon. We are almost ready to begin the hunt," said Sakaki.
Just when Sakaki had finished talking to Hiro, rain started trickling from the sky.
"Huh? It's actually raining? This is wonderful. I do hope it means that it will soon be over," said Sakaki, smiling to the clouds.
"What so special about the rain Sakaki? It's just a rainfall that at the tops could last for quite a few hours," said Hiro, in confusion.
"You have no idea how special this rain will be to us Hiro. But I shall tell you all about it after the hunt. Once we've returned from the hunt I will share with you MY motives and why I rule the valley the way I do," said Sakaki as he started to walk away to get the hunt started.
"Sakaki, I will find out a little bit about Heart and his family, but I will never betray him. I'm still against you and somehow I will take you and your followers down. But what secrets about you do I not know and what's so special about a rainfall? Heart I will use this opportunity Sakaki has given me to tell you about what has been happening within the Valley of the Meat Eaters. With Sakaki trusting me like this I will be a double-agent for you and him," said Hiro as the rain continued to fall.
Shortly after Sakaki's talk with Hiro, he gathered the big jaws together again.
"All right then. The time has finally come. Big jaws I want you to enter the Grand Valley and kill any plant eaters you can find, especially the Maiasauras. Hiro, I want you to find out where Heart's family is living within the Grand Valley for me. As for me, I will enter the valley shortly after you all have entered the Grand Valley. Do you all understand what is to be done?" asked Sakaki.
"Yes leader Sakaki. We understand what is to be done," said the big jaws.
"Fine then. Move out and don't fail me," said Sakaki.
"Understood," said the big jaws and the big jaws started for the Grand Valley to hunt the plant eaters.
It didn't take long however for the Maiasauras to find out that the big jaws were entering their Valley and coming to attack. The herd leader gathered all of the guardians together so he could warn them of the attack.
"Listen up herd guardians. I have just gotten word not long ago that the big jaws from the Valley of the Meat Eaters have entered our Valley. They plan on killing as many of us as they can so they can feed themselves. Once again they are going against the Valley Treaty by attacking from within our Valley. Do not let the big jaws kill the Maiasauras no matter what. Protect them at all costs," said the Maiasaura herd leader.
"Understood leader. We will not let them harm anyone. We will keep this herd safe," said Heart. So Heart Light and the other herd guardians moved out around the herd so that if the big jaws tried to surround them they wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
Heart was ready to stand his ground and protect the Maiasauras from any big jaws that came close to him. He was prepared to kill any big jaw that tried to enter their territory. Suddenly Heart heard the steps of a big jaw coming his way. Heart was ready to fight him.
"All right big jaw if you know what's good for you you'll return back to your valley! If you don't then I will be made to kill you for hunting within our Valley," said Heart to the big jaw that was coming his way.
It wasn't long until the big jaw managed to reach and see Heart and both were very surprised when they saw each other.
"Heart? Is it really you Heart?" asked the big jaw.
"Hiro is it really you?" asked Heart.
"Yes Heart. I Hiro am here," said Hiro. At that instant, the thunder echoed through the sky.
"Why are you here Hiro? If your here to hunt the maiasauras then you're going to have to get through me. Just recently I became a herd guardian of the maiasauras and it's my duty to protect the herd from you traitors," said Heart.
"You're a herd guardian now?" asked Hiro.
"That's right. Just like my older brother Light," said Heart, smiling.
"Well if you must know Heart, I have not come here to hunt. I was ordered to come here by Sakaki. Heart, he sent me here because he wants you and your family dead. He's here now hunting with the other big jaws. He sent me here because he wanted me to find out where your family is so he can kill them. He also wanted me to find out everything I can about you and your family. But I can't do it. I can't just betray you like this after you saved my life," said Hiro feeling a bit guilty.
"So that's why your here is it? Because Sakaki just wants to get rid of me? What is his problem anyway? He couldn't have been this bad of a leader when he first became leader or else no one would live there anymore. What the heck makes him such a hot head?" asked Heart.
"I don't know exactly Heart. But I do know some things that you might want to know while I've been in the Valley of the Meat Eaters," said Hiro.
"So you're going to go against Sakaki by telling me secrets to help me out? But if he finds out then he will surely kill you," said Heart.
"I don't care. Sakaki has to be taken down and even though we don't have enough to do that now, me giving you information will help you understand what he's planning. First off, Sagi he chosen to join Sakaki's team so as we speak he's hunting here right now," said Hiro.
"But why would he just turn on us like that?" asked Heart surprised.
"I don't think he joined Sakaki because he was a good leader. After he joined Sakaki I myself asked him why he joined him. He said that he joined him because if he decided to be against him and hunt outside the Valley, that he might not be able to gather enough food to support his family. He only joined up with Sakaki so that he can look after his family, but not to turn on us. Also Akisame and Hanataro have decided to join with Sakaki as well, but since they are still young, they won't be hunting here for a while still," said Hiro.
"Well that is good to know Hiro, but you should probably leave now. If the maiasauras see me talking to you like this, I could get into big trouble. It would probably be the same if any other big jaws saw you," said Heart.
"I understand Heart. I shall leave but I will no doubt return and when I do, I will tell you what else I have found out about what Sakaki is up to. By the way, before Sakaki began the hunt, it started to rain and he seemed very surprised and very happy at the same time," said Hiro.
"Why would he be happy over a rain storm like this?" asked Heart.
"I don't know, but when I find out I shall let you know right away," said Hiro. So Hiro went on his way quite possibly to find Heart's family or maybe even to go back to the Valley of the Meat Eaters. Heart wasn't sure exactly where he went.
Meanwhile in another part of the Grand Valley, Light was protecting the herd from big jaws that were trying to attack other maiasauras. Thankfully with the other guardians, they were doing their best to keep them away from the mothers with children. They may be prey to big jaws, but they were still strong enough to keep them away. Especially with their much stronger arms and claws.
"C'mon, we cannot allow the big jaws to kill many of the families! We must drive them back at all costs. If possible, even try to kill them!" said the herd leader.
"We are trying our best, but the big jaws are powerful and we cannot hold them back forever," said one of the guardians. It was true since there were only five guardians within the herd: Heart, Light and three other maiasauras. The herd didn't have a lot of guardians to protect against big jaws that hunt frequently.
Fearing that the herd may be in danger, Heart left his post so he could make sure that the herd is safe and if they may need him. Heart ran toward his herd quickly in case the other guardians needed him. Heart had nearly reached the herd when he saw something that totally shocked him.
He saw his soon Umasou taking on a big jaw by himself. But it looked, however, that Umasou was holding his ground very well. He looked a little beat up, but he still had a lot of strength left in him.
"Well hard shell, I must admit you're a lot tougher than I thought you were. A normal hard wouldn't have lasted as long as you," said the big jaw that Umasou was fighting.
"That's right, my dad raised me to be strong and to not let big jaws like you eat me that easily. And because of big jaws like you, my dad and the guardians are risking their lives so they can save their herd. I may just be a hard shell, but there is no reason why I can't help them as well, so I will keep fighting until I take you down," said Umasou.
"You sure have guts kid. But it'll take more than yours guts to defeat me! Now your mine," said the big jaw as he tried to bite Umasou.
"Stop!" Heart said as he did a jumping kick at the big jaw. The big jaw was knocked out from Heart's kick.
"If you even think about hurting my son again, I will kill you!" said Heart at the big jaw.
"Thank you dad," said Umasou.
"Idiot, what do you think you're doing out here? You should be with Grandma and my brothers and sister," said Heart.
"I'm sorry dad. I just wanted to help you and the herd out against these big jaws that are attacking us. I just didn't want to sit back and watch the big jaws come and kill the maiasauras and possibly you as well. I know I'm just a hard shell but I wanted to make a difference just like you," said Umasou.
"Well normally I would be mad at you for doing something so rash. You could have been badly hurt son and even killed," said Heart.
"I know I could have," Umasou began to say.
"But Umasou, I am very proud of you for what you have done. You took on a big jaw completely by yourself and you managed to stand your ground as well. And you did it all so that you could help out the other guardians and me. You were very brave Umasou," said Heart, beaming down at him.
"Well what can I say dad? You're the one who taught me how to defend myself if any big jaws ever tried to eat me. I have you to thank for teaching me the skills I know now," said Umasou.
"Thank you Umasou. Hearing that from you makes me proud to be your dad," said Heart who had tears of happiness prickling in his eyes.
"Wait a minute! The herd! I have to get back to the herd! They might need me and I have to hurry," said Heart.
"Dad let me join you. If I was able to stand up to that big jaw then I can surely stand up to another," said Umasou.
"That and taking you back to grandma will just cost me more time. Ok Umasou follow me and keep up," said Heart. So Heart and Umasou rushed to the herd to make sure they were ok from the attacks of the big jaws.
Meanwhile at the main resting grounds of the herd of maiasauras, the herd leader, Light and the other herd guardians were doing their best to keep the big jaws from killing their kind for food.
"Everyone, keep the rest of the maiasauras safe. They've already taken out four of us and we don't need any more!" said the herd leader.
"We're trying, but it's not easy. There are only four of us and a lot more of them. We might have an advantage with our arm strength, but we aren't strong enough to keep all the big jaws back," said of one the guardians.
"Where is Heart when we really need him?! We should have had him guard the resting area instead of just guarding the premises around it. Where are you brother?!" asked Light.
At that time Heart, along with his son Umasou were rushing to the resting area of the maiasauras in fear that they may be under attack by the big jaws. Gratefully for them, though it wasn't very far away from where Heart found Umasou fighting a big jaw by himself and it didn't take them long to reach the resting grounds at all. In very little time the two of them reached the resting grounds and they saw that the big jaws were indeed attacking them. Even the leader Sakaki was there as well. Heart and Umasou quickly rushed to the aid of the other herd guardians to save them from the big jaws that were surrounding them.
Together Heart and Umasou were able to get the big jaws out of the way of the herd guardians. With the big jaws no longer surrounding the herd guardians anymore, they were able to fight back against the big jaws. At that time, the big jaws were no longer had the upper hand in the battle. The herd guardians finally had the advantage again against the big jaws. The big jaws were very shocked about how they were so easily turned by the guardians and Heart. They were becoming worried now that they might fall. Even Sakaki was shocked about this sudden turn of events. He knew that there was no way that he and the big jaws could win at this point.
"Damn it, if we keep fighting like this, we could lose some of our own. Everybody retreat back to the Valley of the Meat Eaters. Take the four dead maiasauras with us to the valley," Sakaki commanded to his big jaws.
The big jaws obeyed him and they started to head back to their valley with the four dead maiasauras. Before Sakaki joined them, he took one last look at Heart.
"Well 'my brother Heart,' I'll admit that you did a good job against me and you even gave me and my followers quite the shock. But remember Heart; this is far from over. I hunt here with my followers every few days and we will be back before you know it. And I can assure you when me and my followers return, we will kill a lot more than four of your meals. Farewell Heart," said Sakaki to Heart. And with that, Sakaki left for the Valley of the Meat Eaters just like the other big jaws.
After Sakaki and the other big jaws left the Grand Valley, many of the maiasauras were cheering for the herd guardians and Umasou for protecting them when the big jaws were trying to kill all of them.
"Everyone, today we lost four of our maiasauras because of the big jaws attack on our valley for food. But if it wasn't for our herd guardians protecting us, we surely would have lost a lot more of us. So I would like to thank all of you for doing such a good job of protecting us. And even though you all did a grand job of protecting us, I would like to recognize Heart and the way he saved us the most. Now even though he left his post without anybody giving him an ok to do so, because of him doing that and coming to our aid then we surely would have lost more of our kind. If it weren't for him coming to the rescue it would have been disastrous. I am proud to have Heart as a guardian of our herd. Thank you," said the herd leader.
"I would like to take the credit for help you all out, but it wasn't just me. My son Umasou also helped out in aiding me. He even took on a big jaw by himself, something that many plant eaters wouldn't be able to do. He did it because he didn't want to just sit around and watch the maiasauras be attacked and killed by the big jaws. He wanted to make a difference and because he wanted to protect us, just like how I wanted to protect the herd and my family. I am proud to have Umasou as my son," said Heart, grinning in pride.
Soon all the maiasauras were cheering for Heart and Umasou. Even the herd leader and the guardians were cheering for him including his brother Light.
"So a hard shell took on a big jaw by himself and even helped defend us from the big jaws attacking the resting grounds? That is a very bold thing you did Umasou but you still benefited to us. I thank you as well," said the herd leader. For a brief moment he was silent. Then he said something to Heart and Umasou that surprised them.
"Since he has proven to be very brave, even to the point that he can take on a big jaw by himself, Heart if you wish it to be Umasou may be allowed to be a herd guardian just like you, your brother and the others. The choice is yours if you want him to do so," said the herd leader.
Both Heart and Umasou were very surprised when they heard the herd leader say that. Heart was probably more surprised than his son was.
"Well, I'm not so sure if I want him as a guardian. But I will think about it and let you know what I think," said Heart.
"Well Heart, if you wish you are more than welcome to go back to your family. You and your son and all of the guardians deserve a good long rest after all everyone has done for us. You may return to your families now if you wish," said the herd leader.
The maiasauras and the herd leader went back to their home. Heart Light, and Umasou all walked home together.
"I think it's great that the herd leader would want your son to be a herd guardian. Umasou is indeed getting older and stronger just like we are," said Light.
"Yeah I know. But I just don't know what I've decided yet. On the one hand, I too am glad that the herd leader wants him as a guardian just like me. But on the other hand, I don't want to see him killed because of defending the herd. He's my son for crying out loud and I don't think I could live any more if I lost him!" said Heart.
"That may be true Heart, but don't forget both you and I are risking our lives to help defend the herd from the big jaws. And true we are risking our lives doing it, but were doing it for a good cause. We aren't just risking our necks for nothing you know. True, I would be very sad if I lost you because Sakaki or another big jaw killed you, but you'd feel the same thing if it happened to me. Umasou would be very sad as well if you died because of the big jaws. But at the same time, he'd be proud because you would have died fighting for what you believe in and Umasou believes that the herd should be safe as well. I say the decision should be made by him. What do you want to do Umasou?" asked Light.
"Honestly, I think I'll soon, but now I just want to get home and rest. We had a long fight today," said Umasou.
"I couldn't agree more, son. And thankfully we are home now," said Heart. He was right for they had all made it to their home.
"Hello everyone. We're back," said Light. Their mother then appeared from their home.
"Hello all. It's good to see you all safe. Oh I didn't know that Umasou joined you," said their mom.
"Well he did and the herd leader was so impressed by him helping us out, he offered him to become a herd guardian just like me," said Heart.
"Wow, I'm surprised that they think he'd make a herd guardian," said their mom.
"I'm just glad to see them safe. I knew those mean big jaws wouldn't be able to get past my big brothers," said Hanabi.
"Yeah, I'm just glad that it's done. Now you guys just stay here. I have to go out," said Heart.
"Where are you going dad?" asked Umasou.
"I'm leaving the Valley to do some hunting. It's been a while since I've had anything to eat. I will be back, of course. Goodbye everyone," said Heart.
"Goodbye big brother Heart!" said Hanabi.
"Goodbye dad!" said Umasou.
With that Heart began to leave the Grand Valley to find something he could eat. When Heart left the Valley, it had stopped raining.
Back in the Valley of the Meat Eaters, Sakaki and his followers were too resting after their hunt didn't go the way it was planned. None of them died during their attack, but they were pretty beat up during it. Sakaki himself was a bit upset for the attack going badly. After resting for a little bit, he talked to Hiro just he said he would.
"Well the hunt didn't go exactly the way I planned it, but four maiasauras is still pretty good. So Hiro, what were you able to find out about Heart and his family? Were you able to find out where his family is living?" asked Sakaki.
"I wasn't able to find out where his family is, but I was able to find out some important information on him and his family," said Hiro.
"And what exactly did you find out?" asked Sakaki.
"I was able to find out in the Valley that Heart just recently became a guardian of the herd of the maiasauras. I also found out that his brother, whose name is light, is a herd guardian already and apparently he has been a guardian for quite some time," said Hiro.
"That could be one of the reasons why the hunt went badly today. With Heart as a guardian, hunting will be a bit tougher. We will have to find a way to weaken the herd. I will work on a plan soon. Now then Hiro, you are starting to earn my trust in you. Keep up finding more information about Heart and his family and soon I will consider you as a fellow follower. You have kept your end of the bargain and now I will keep mine. I will tell you why I rule the Valley of the Meat Eaters the way I do and why the rain is one of the greatest thing to happen to us," said Sakaki.
"Please, do tell me leader. I would really like to know," said Hiro.
"So you shall, Hiro. When I first became the leader of this valley, I still thought that the idea of hunting outside of our valley and not within the Grand Valley was a foolish idea. However, to keep the two valleys from going into an all-out war, I promised I'd never hunted within the Grand Valley only unless we are one emergency rations and would need any food we can find," said Sakaki.
"Then why are you attacking the valley now if you kept to the treaty long ago?" asked Hiro.
"Technically speaking I am keeping to the treaty. Right now the Valley of the Meat Eaters needs any food we can find because food is just about impossible to find outside of the valley. It's been that way for just about two months by now," said Sakaki.
"You mean you only started attacking the Grand Valley two months ago? You haven't done it since you first became the leader? You really have to explain this to me, because right now I am not understanding this," said Hiro.
"Of course I will explain it to you now. You see before two months ago things within the two Valleys were peaceful as they should be and the weather was coming through the valleys normally. But two months ago it all changed. Just about two months ago from now, I noticed that it wasn't raining as much at it normally does. At first I thought that It would just pass and the rain would come like it should. But after a 3 week, it still hadn't been raining yet. We were still hunting outside of the Valley, but there were less and less plant eaters living outside of the valleys. Soon we had to start traveling very far in order to find any plant eaters and we were lucky to find a herd of plant eaters," said Sakaki.
"So basically the reason why you stopped hunting outside of the valley is because of the lack of rain and the plant eaters weren't living close outside of the valley?" asked Hiro.
"Yes and no. The reason that there aren't many plant eaters living outside of the valley is because of this horrible drought we've had, just about all of the plants outside of the valley have all dried out and died. Because of that, the plant eaters left the area because there is no food for them to eat. So just about all of the plant-eaters have moved on and we have to travel far to find any plant eaters. Even our Valley has taken a toll because of the drought. Now the Valley of the Meat Eaters isn't known to have a lot of plants because us big jaws are meat eaters. But because of the drought, all of the plants and grass here have died. You saw the valley when you first came here. There are no plants here whatsoever because of this drought," said Sakaki.
"So the reason there are almost no plant eaters or plants here is because of this drought?" asked Hiro.
"Yes, that is why there are nearly all plant eaters and plants are gone. It is also why I decided to declare emergency rations within our Valley and why we hunt within the Grand Valley. This rain storm we just got might be a good thing but only if it continues to rain more. Until the plants and the plant eaters finally returns outside of our Valley so we can hunt there, me and my followers will continue to hunt within the Grand Valley. When the plants and the plant eaters finally return, I will stop hunting within the Grand Valley and go back to hunting. That is why I've been ruling the this valley. Because of the drought, I don't want the other big jaws to think that I don't have the skills to rule the valley during a big problem like this. I don't want the Valley to just fall apart all because of this drought. The last thing I'd want to do would be something rash like having to move out of the Valley completely, but if the rain doesn't return normally and if the plant eaters don't return we may have to. I just want to prove to the big jaws that I can be a good leader even during a crisis," said Sakaki.
"Now I understand everything. Thank you for having the time to tell me this so I can understand this clearer. But why do you want Heart and his family dead? All they want is to be able to live without the fear of being killed by you. He's even your little brother," said Hiro.
"You saw the way he was criticizing me and the way I ruled this valley. He thinks I'm a tyrant! I'm just trying to keep this Valley stable, and the last thing I want from anyone is criticism. Plant eaters are plant eaters, so I'll kill any I find in the Grand Valley until this drought is officially over. Even if it is his family. Until then I won't stop attacking the Grand Valley and I am not going to move this herd either and nothing will change my mind. Now if you don't mind Hiro, I am going to rest more and after that I will plan the next attack on the Grand Valley. Feel free to eat some of the dead maiasaura that we got. Be well," said Sakaki. And with that, Sakaki went to his resting ground to sleep.
Hiro went back to his resting area as well to sleep.
"Well Heart, I must say Sakaki is quite the big jaw. He only attacks the Grand Valley because of this drought that has lasted for about two months. If it wasn't for it, things would be the way they should be. But until the drought is over for good, he will keep attacking the valley and will put you, your family and the maiasauras in danger. All I'll say is unless something changes here, then we will just keep these attacks will just keep attacking. I do hope that the rain returns and that the two valleys can be in peace like they were before. And hopefully Heart, you will be the one who can save these valleys from an all-out war if it comes to it. I will still try to do my best," said Hiro as he laid down ready to sleep.