Total Drama Dino Discovery
Chapter 1: Awakening on the Island
Cody's eyes fluttered open, the harsh sunlight blinding him momentarily. He squinted, trying to make sense of his surroundings. The sound of waves crashing against the shore filled his ears, and the scent of saltwater lingered in the air. Sitting up, he realized he was on a beach, an unfamiliar one at that. Panic briefly surged through him as he tried to recall how he had ended up here, but his mind drew a blank.
"Where am I?" he muttered to himself, pushing himself up from the sand. His clothes were damp, and his muscles ached. After brushing off as much sand as he could, he took a deep breath and decided to explore. Standing around wouldn't help him figure out where he was or how to get back home.
He trudged through the soft sand, making his way inland. The dense foliage and towering trees soon surrounded him, their canopies blocking out much of the sunlight. The island seemed untouched by human hands, pristine and wild. Cody marveled at the vibrant greenery and the myriad of unfamiliar plants.
After what felt like hours of navigating through the dense jungle, he stumbled upon an open field. Cody froze, his eyes widening in disbelief. Grazing peacefully were creatures he had only ever seen in books and movies: a flock of small, bipedal dinosaurs.
"Dryosaurus," he whispered in awe, recognizing the species from his childhood fascination with dinosaurs. His mind raced. Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago. How could they be here?
Shaking off his initial shock, Cody decided to continue his exploration. He carefully skirted around the grazing dinosaurs, not wanting to disturb them. Eventually, he came across a weathered path leading deeper into the island. Following it, he soon found himself standing in front of an abandoned research building.
The facility looked like it had seen better days, its walls covered in vines and moss. Broken windows and rusted doors hinted at years of neglect. Curiosity piqued, Cody stepped inside, his footsteps echoing in the empty halls. The interior was a mess, with overturned furniture, scattered papers, and broken equipment strewn about.
After several attempts, Cody managed to get an old computer working. The screen flickered to life, displaying a series of files. He clicked through them, finding video logs left by the facility's scientists. One of the videos caught his eye, and he played it.
A scientist appeared on the screen, his expression serious. "We have successfully cloned several species of dinosaurs," he explained. "Our goal was to study their biology and behaviors, to learn from them. But something went wrong. The island became too dangerous, and we had no choice but to abandon it."
Cody leaned back in his chair, digesting the information. Cloned dinosaurs? An abandoned island? It sounded like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. With nowhere else to go, he decided to make the research facility his temporary home. At least it offered some protection and a place to sleep.
Over the next few days, Cody explored more of the island, gradually becoming more comfortable with his surroundings. One afternoon, while walking along the beach, he spotted a familiar figure lying on the shore.
"Gwen!" he shouted, rushing over to her. She was unconscious, but breathing. Relief washed over him as he gently shook her awake.
Gwen's eyes slowly opened, and she looked up at Cody, confusion evident in her gaze. "Cody? What happened? Where are we?"
"I'm not entirely sure," Cody admitted, helping her sit up. "But it's an island with dinosaurs. Come on, I'll explain more on the way."
As they made their way back to the facility, Cody noticed Gwen's growing apprehension. They had barely made it past the first grove of trees when a flock of Dryosaurus darted across their path. Gwen gasped, instinctively clinging to Cody.
"It's okay," he reassured her. "They're Dryosaurus, herbivores. They won't harm us."
Before he could explain further, a loud roar echoed through the trees, sending chills down their spines. "Run!" Cody shouted, grabbing Gwen's hand. They sprinted through the jungle, narrowly dodging a pair of Albertosaurus that burst through the underbrush, their massive jaws snapping inches from them.
"What are those?" Gwen panted as they ran.
"Albertosaurus," Cody replied, his breath coming in gasps. "They're predators. We need to get back to the facility, now!"
They pushed themselves to their limits, adrenaline fueling their escape. Finally, they burst through the doors of the research facility and slammed them shut behind them. Both of them leaned against the door, trying to catch their breath.
Gwen turned to Cody and hugged him tightly, her body trembling. "Thank you," she whispered.
Cody held her close, gently stroking her hair. "It's okay. We're safe now."
As the adrenaline began to fade, they made their way to one of the less damaged rooms and settled in for the night. Cody found some old blankets and made a makeshift bed for them. Gwen lay down beside him, still shaken but grateful for his presence.
Cody looked at her, his expression softening. "We'll figure this out, Gwen. We'll find a way off this island."
Gwen nodded, her eyes heavy with exhaustion. "I know we will," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
As they drifted off to sleep, the distant sounds of the island's inhabitants provided a haunting lullaby. Despite the uncertainty and danger, they found comfort in each other's presence, knowing they would face whatever challenges lay ahead together.
Side Note: The dinosaur designs featured in this story are pretty much the ones from JPOG. This is a completely separate thing and island from how the dinosaurs are created. Don't forget to review and check out some of my other stories.
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