Chapter 21: Epilogue

Disclaimer: Well, this is it. The final chapter of Dinotopia: Novelization. I've had a lot of fun incorporating my OC Jake Scott, the youngest brother into the story. Admitingly, I had lost passion for this fanfic awhile back, which is why I didn't update as fast as I could. After awhile though, I got back into it and started updating weekly. For those wondering if I'll do the TV series next, then yes I will. It will be awhile before I get started on it though since I have to work abit on my other fanfics first. So without further a due, the last chap! Enjoy!!

Three days had passed since Waterfall city had been saved. Mammals and saurian's celebrated day and night of them all still being alive after such a horrible incident. Sorrow came first, as the dead had to be buried, families losing there loved ones in the attack. Comforted, they knew that they we're now somewhere along side Ogthar the ruler of Dinotopia!!

It was a beautiful morning in Waterfall city. The sun was shinning, the air was crisp and wonderful. A large majority of the city had gathered in the trial room, to award the fine young men (and dinosaur) that bravely defended their city. David was dressed in his skybax uniform as he stood on the balcony, alongside Jake and Backstop, both smiling proudly.

Waldo; despite the hard feelings he had held against the boys, smiled as he proudly announced. "In recognition of the remarkable courage demonstrated in our darkest hour, we present you with this symbol of our gratitude, and request that you and your steed Freefall; join the Skybax squadron".

David let out a wide grin as the mayor placed the golden medal around his neck. The crowd below busted into applause as they cheered for their heroes. Glancing down into the crowd, David bowed like he had finished a play and was thanking everyone for watching. Amongst the people, he could see Captain Oonu, still stern faced yet a proud smirk on his face as he nodded at his star cadet. Romana stared intently at David amongst the other cadets, who whooped and cheered for David's success. "Well done David" cheered Zippeau as he applauded the Scott. Marion held 26 in her arms, as 26 called his name in joy.

As the crowd quieted down, Waldo turned to face Jake and Backstop. His glare returned full force as he took two strides towards them. Jake gulped as he wondered weather or not he was still ticked off about all he had done. Like killing those raptors in self-defense, angering the Red Scared T-Rex, placing his daughter in danger; and using his weapon all the time.

"Jake Scott, Backstop. You both have broken many of our most sacred laws" Waldo informed; voice full of authority. As they lowered their heads, he continued "You killed many dinosaurs, incurred the wrath of the mighty Red Scared, used your weapon on countless enemies, brought the Pterranadons to this glorious city".

"I get it" Jake muttered to himself in annoyance, knowing what was coming next.

"And yet in the end…you saved us all" Waldo sighed, anger leaving his voice. As the boys looked at him in confusion, he smiled "You have our thanks and eternal gratitude for saving this city from total destruction". With that, he placed two golden medals around their necks, backing away to applaud. The crowd below followed suit as Jake scratched his head sheepishly as he grinned, whilst Backstop huffed; trying to look tough but failing to conceal his smile.

As Jake and Backstop stepped next to him, David said "Thank you, we would like permission to join the search for our father and brother".

Waldo nodded immediately. "Of course, the skybax patrol and all the earth farm riders our out searching for them now, but preliminary reports showed no signs of anyone at temple" Waldo informed sadly.

David couldn't believe what he was hearing. He told them to stay put!! Why did they leave when he said he would send for help?! Another though then entered his mind. What if…what if they didn't leave, but were attacked?!?

Jake was also stunned. Where had his family gone? Surely they couldn't possibly be… No!! He would not think that!! He could not!! After finding his father alive after all this time, he outright refused to lose him again.

"That's impossible" David protested whilst behind him his brother shook his head in denial.

Waldo firmly stated, "I assure you. I will expend every effort to your brother and father, I will not rest until they our safe". No such task was necessary as outside, the bells of an approaching group caught their attention. David and Jake looked at one another in hope as they thought to themselves "It couldn't be". Heading outside as fast as they could, they came into view of the bridge…and grinned wildly. Coming in surrounded by saurian guards, riding a triceratops…was Karl and Frank. The trio pointed and chuckled as they approached the convoy. As it turned into Fountain Square, Jake jumped up onto the caravan and hugged his father and brother eagerly.

"Whoa, easy their Jake. We're alright, no need to be so excited…unless you swing that way, huh" Karl joked, resulting in Jake whapping him up the head this time.

Jake then turned to his dad as he said, "I was so worried that you wouldn't get here".

Frank chuckled as he hopped off the Tritop and smiled "You should know that I always keep my promises Jake. I said was going to make it, and I did".

David approaching and hugged his brother and father as well. Karl stepping away from David grinned as 26 honked happily at seeing her daddy again. "Hey 26" he laughed as he scooped her into his arms smiling. "Did you miss he?" he asked curiously. As she spoke his name, he turned to Marion who kissed him on the cheek, causing him to blush. "Marion, I'd like you to meet my father; Frank Scott.

Frank, who had ditched his vest, smiled wearily as Marion shook his hand, saying she was glad to meet him. "It's very nice to meet you too, Marion" he chuckled. Looking around at the entire city, he wearily chuckled "You'll have to forgive me, I'm a little overwhelmed with everything that's been happening to me".

Feeling a tap on his shoulder, he turned and flinched as Zippeau said he had heard many things about him. Chuckling nervously, he asked his sons "Is he safe".

David, amused by this; said "Don't worry Dad, he's not gonna bite you".

"Oh…I'm sorry, my name is Zippeau Stenosarus, it's an absolute pleasure to meet you" he introduced.

Still abit shaken, Frank stuttered, "It's very nice to meet you too, Mr. Stenosarus".

Zippeau chuckled as he asked, "Oh please, just Zippeau will do".

Through the crowd came Samantha as she looked around the group for Jake. Spotting him next to his father, she grinned as she quickly rushed towards him calling his name. Shocked, he caught her as she hugged him fiercely. "Oh Jake, I can't believe you're alright!! I was so worried when that Red Scared attacked you and Backstop!! I thought that it was the end for you" she cried softly.

"Calm down, it's all right" Jake shushed quietly as Samantha lifted her head to look into his eyes; Jake grasped her hand and placed it on his cheek. "You see? I'm alright"

"Better then alright" she smiled as she leaned forward and kissed him fiercely. Caught off guard again, Jake recovered as he returned it just as fireclay. Suddenly remembering that his father was there, Jake blushed as he backed away chuckling "Uh dad, this is Samantha. She's…"

"The mayor's daughter" she smiled as she shook Frank's hand.

"How do you Samantha," he asked wearily. Staring at his youngest, he said, "So you finally found yourself a girl huh".

Jake blushed again as he moaned "Daaaaaaadd" Getting nervous, he asked, "You approve right".

"Jake, as long as you're happy with her; of course I approve" Frank smiled. He chuckled as Jake cheered in joy. He started to dance with Samantha, laughing as she tried to keep up with his dance moves.

"I'm glad I was able to make it here. There was much trouble holding me back, and I figured if no one was going to protect this place; I figured it'd have to be me. I guess I was wrong" spoke a gruff voice from the crowd. Stepping through the crowd and into the opening was a man. He was in his early sixties, had a clean shaved dark black hair, with grey on the sides. A crisp cut beard and mustache. Grey piercing eyes that shinned like the sun. For someone his age, he was well built. Long tied up boots adorned his feet, whilst his legs we're concealed by baggy light brown pants. A tan shirt concealed his torso, and strapped to his back was a Japanese katana.

The man eyed the Scotts carefully, as he smiled wearily. "Well, you've all changed a lot since I last saw you. Frank, good to see your still looking out for the boys" he chucked. Turning to Karl, he said "Karl, are you still getting yourself in trouble with the law? Even here on Dinotopia, you're still kinda a rule breaker". Looking at David, he smiled "Davy…you've changed a lot since last time. You were comfortable with being a loner, and never really opened up…but now, just look at you".

Finally setting his eyes on Jake, whose eyes were widening with every second; he smirked "Jake…I've missed you pal. You've made friends with Backstop and with the mayor's daughter? That's good to know. You've grown a lot since I last saw you. From the looks of things you've been training". Seeing him still stare in shock, he said "C'mon pal…it's me".

"N…N…No way" Jake stuttered. Letting go of Samantha, he took three steps towards the man and asked, almost tearfully "Is…Is…is it really you…"

The man chuckled as he extended his arms. "Of course it is. You should know by now that it'll take more then a sinking boat to kill me". When Jake didn't respond, he asked "Don't I get a hug? Four years without seeing me have really changed you that much huh Jake".

Jake couldn't contain himself anymore. For the second time in less then a week, he had come across someone he had thought was long dead! But now…seeing him again, he uttered one word that defined everything.

"GRAMPA" he shouted with pure joy. Almost as if he was a kid again, he ran into the man's arms and embraced him tightly, almost weeping in glee. "I can't believe you're here!! I thought you died!! Oh man, it's wonderful to see you again. I've wanted to tell you so mu…" Jake ranted. Freezing, he remembered that this was not only his grandpa, but also the man who had taught him everything he knew in fighting. Backing away almost embarrassed, he bowed saying "It's good to see you in good health sir".

Kenneth Scott smiled through his beard as he said "Drop the formalities for now Jake. It's been a long time since we've seen one another".

"S…sorry sir" Jake smiled. Getting serious, he asked "But how? Where have you been this whole time? When I heard that your boat crashed, I thought…"

Kenneth sighed as he reflected. "It wasn't easy, I'll tell you that. I crashed here about four years ago; I was the only survivor of the expedition group. I was very wary of the people, or dinosaurs here at first since not in all my years have I ever seen such magnificent creatures; but eventually warmed up to them. I attempted a few times to get off this island but failed. So I accepted what happened, and tried to move on. I visited the local towns, villages and cities; but wanted to keep to myself. So I made my home in Thermela, up near the forbidden mountains, as to keep to my training since they forbid violence in dinotopia. I've occasionally come here, but only on visits," Kenneth explained.

"But…how did you know to come here" asked Karl.

"I had heard about it being the end for a few days since word speared to all of Dinotopia about the approaching Pterranadons. But I wasn't going to run away, so I stayed for a while at my home whilst the other's left for the city. After a while, I felt like it was my duty to keep this place from falling to darkness; so I settled out to confront the carnivorous dinosaurs. But seeing what happened, I'd say it was a waste".

"Are you joking?! We had no idea you we're still alive!! So of course it was worth it," David laughed, shaking Kenneth's hand.

Kenneth glanced down at Backstop, as he said "Never thought I would see you again Backstop, you doing alright".

"You guy's know each other" Jake asked confused.

"Of course we do. When my parents we're still alive, we traveled from place to place on our own since that was how we lived. During our travels, we stopped near his house. He offered us some food, and water before we headed out" Backstop smirked.

Frank stayed near the back, not saying a word upon seeing his father alive. As he noticed him, he stepped forward. Neither of them said a word to each other. Jake could sense the tension between the two, so thick you could cut it on pie and serve it with whipped cream!!

"Hey dad…glad to see you're alive," Frank said, a slow smile etching on his lips. Extending a hand, he hopped he would shake it.

"You too…son" Kenneth said, as he shook the hand.

Jake sighed in relief as the two didn't fight. It seemed that not seeing each other for four years clamed the tension down between them, if not for a while.

Stepping through the crowd was Waldo and Rosemary. Nodding at Kenneth, they smiled as they stepped forward to meet Frank. "You have no idea what pleasure it gives me to meet the father of these three fine young men". Shaking the smiling Frank's hand, he stepped back next to Rosemary as he casually remarked "I always believed in these boy's didn't I Rosemary".

Rosemary chuckled in amusement, as she answered, "You certainly did Waldo".

Getting the attention of the crowd, he said, "We all owe a huge debt of gratitude to these fine young men" Glancing at David, he smiled "David Scott, you ride the Skybax with the same courage and grace as the great Gildeon Altair.

Turning to Karl, he remarked, "You Karl Scott, will be reinstated as the Chasmosaurs feeble guardian". 26 honked in joy, causing the crowd to chuckle.

Stopping at Jake, he said "And finally, Jake Scott; you shared a similar plight with your grandfather". As Jake glanced at Kenneth in confusion, Waldo said, "When your grandfather first arrived here in Dinotopia, he tried to expose our people to your world's style of violence. I rejected this at the time…but seeing the way you risked your very life to save us all with your blade strong and hard; perhaps…we can overlook this and maybe…make a change". As Jake's eye's widened he said Perhaps I judged you to harshly at the time, and was so caught up in our traditions to listen to reason; that…if the council agrees; the third code of Dinotopia should be altered: Weapon's our acceptable, but only in defense. Jake grinned wildly at this as he nodded, whilst Kenneth placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder, satisfied with the decision.

Turning to Backstop, he said, "Backstop, your courage and determination in the face of great danger matches that of Jakes. Although it has not been made official, and we will need time to prepare a ceremony, would you accept the position as Jake Scotts saurian life partner?

"Do you ever need to ask that sir? Of course" Backstop grinned as Jake gave him a playful punch on the side.

"Never again must we rest on our laurels as we sacrifice progress to tradition. You have brought a new vision to Dinotopia" Waldo announced.

Karl tried shushing 26 who honked happily, causing the crowd to chuckle. "Thank you lord mayor" he thanked. He knew now what he had to do!! Handing 26 to his father, he climbed up onto the back of the cart; it's contents inside concealed inside. "We brought you all a homecoming gift" he joked as he ripped the tarp from the cart.

A sea of bright light flooded Jake's eye's as he was temporarily blinded. Blinking a few times, he awed in shock at the cart. Sunstones…hundreds of them!!!! The crowd felt the same as the awed at the beautiful sight before bursting into applause.

"You guy's, you we're right" Karl called out to his brothers. "The gateway to the world beneath is open again," he laughed as he stepped down from the cart. The entire crowd cheered and whooped in joy as the dinosaurs roared in triumphant. Karl stepped forward and hugged Marion, before kissing her on the lips. David laughed as he stood next to Zippeau joking." We found the light," he laughed as he hugged Karl in happiness, Jake coming and Kenneth coming over to join them. Frank smiled proudly at how much his sons had grown, whilst Kenneth said nothing, a small grin growing in his mind; proud of how far his grandsons had come. Jake and Samantha quickly kissed, whilst Backstop made a face of disgust before laughing.

Looking up into the sky as he blocked out everything for the moment, Jake smiled. He didn't know what future awaited him in their new home. But that didn't matter. The point was they we're a family again, and whatever trial's awaited him in the near future; he would face it together. Laughing as he rejoined his family, he knew deep down this was just the beginning of more adventures to take place……on Dinotopia……

Fin.

Well, there you all go!! I would like to thank all those who reviewed and those who just read this fanfic now. You guy's we're the best giving me support, and some ideas on how to proceed in this fanfic. I probably would not have been able to finish it without the support of you readers out there, so for that I thank you!! Dinotopia The series: Novelization will be the name of the sequel if I make it, which won't be for a while. So, stay tuned just in case.

Jake Scott is an OC that I created; using the likeness of best friend and myself. My martial arts and sword interest with his sarcasm and witty remarks. If you wish to use him in crossovers, or in your fanfic's plz don't hesitate to ask me!! I'll read your idea, and decide weather or not I'll allow it. Take care everyone, and have a wonderful day!!!