I'm bored so I guess I'm posting two chapters today.

-Anonymos-

Chapter 4

Eventually we arrived at a small stone hut where there were many strange creatures standing guard. One of the creatures stepped forward with a low growl.

“It's okay Night, she’s with me,” Pathro soothed

The dog-like beast eyed me for a minute before grunting and stepping out of the way. Pathro nudged Duck with his heel, telling the Parasaur to continue. Duck paused as if thinking about it before continuing towards the house. It was magnificent. Much better than the tree I was living in. Inside there were couches and tables and rugs and all sorts of things you would naturally find in a home.

“Wow,” I said, astroc.

“It's nothing much,” Pathro shrugged, putting the frustrated Dodo on the floor. Chicken glared at him before stomping towards one of the rugs. She looked at it for a moment and poked it with her feet before deciding it was safe and sitting down.

“Chicken obviously thinks it ok,” I laughed

“I thought you said she wasn’t very smart,” Pathro said before he too started laughing.

We talked for a while longer, sitting on the couch and drinking coffee was my new favorite thing.

“Come on, I want to show you something,” He smiled and took my hand.

I set my cup down, “Where are we going?” I asked

“Somewhere special,” He replied.

Once outside we took a left and headed towards more of those dog things.

“Pick one,” Pathro smiled.

I looked them all over and decided that I liked the one with a tan border collie skin. (In my story there are dog skins, so shut up lol).

“Sand?” Pathro asked

“Yup,” I smiled and walked up to the dog, very slowly.

“Alright. Sand she is your new owner,” Pathro ordered

Sand wagged her tail and licked my hands

“Good girl Sand!” I patted the dog’s head and pulled myself onto her back.

“Night!” Pathro called. The black dog, who looked like a German Shepherd, from before trotted up, eyeing me suspiciously. Pathro climbed onto his back.

“Follow me then,” Pathro siad. He tapped Night's flank to which the dog responded with a growl before sprinting into the woods.

“Follow ‘em!” I told Sand. She barked and launched into a sprint, taking the exact path Night took. We caught up to them in no time and were now running side by side.

“Good girl Sand,” I whispered, patting her neck.

(20 Minutes Later…)

Pathro eased Night to a slow stop. Sand, not noticing, slammed right into Night, knocking him over and sending Pathro flying.

Pathro hit a tree with a thud. I ran to his side.

“Are you okay?!” I helped him stand, trying my hardest to not laugh.

“I'm fine,” He smiled.

“What do you think?” Pathro asked, gesturing towards huge ruins. The stone was weathered and cracked but had a very… Comforting feeling. It sat nestled in a blanket of vines and branches making it look even cooler and spookier.

“Wow,” I looked at the ruins in amazement. How could something like this still be standing?

“This is Torren’s Temple,” Pathro said. He began walking towards the ruins. I wasn’t paying attention and almost ran into him.

“It's amazing.”

“Follow me, I want to show you the inside,” Pathro took my hand and led me deeper into the ruins.

“Why is it called Torren’s Temple? Who’s Torren?” I asked, looking over the ancient writing that was carved into the stone.

“Torren was the first ever dinosaur to be here. He built these ruins,” Pathro explained

“But he was a dinosaur?” I chuckled

“Yeah, probably the smartest dinosaur ever,” Pathro smiled

“Is he still here?” I glanced around, searching for any signs of life.

“Yup,” Pathro relied quickly

“Really?” I gasped. I was scared. If a dinosaur was smart enough to build these ruins, i'm sure it was smart enough to hunt and kill intruders

“Don’t worry, I know Torren.”

We walked in silence down the long, stone hallway. Torches stood on the walls, creating just enough light to see by. Eventually we reached a wide room. In this room there were strange winged cat-like creatures standing guard at the base of what looked like a throne.

“What are those?” I asked

“Griffins,” Pathro whispered

Griffins? Does he mean the large meat eating creature from Greek mythology?!?!

“Maybe we should go,” I said tugging on his arm

“They know me,” Pathro replied

“But-” I was cut short by an agrny sounding growl.

“Who dare enter my Temple?” A booming voice asked

“Pathro,” Pathro said casually

“Pathro? Who is with you?” The voice hissed.

“Lexi,” Pathro answered

The torches flared, creating a very bright light. What I saw sitting atop that throne will haunt me forever