We are Fossil Fighters

by Pyra Lira

Introductions, Part One

Digger was a stocky brown dragon, with a spade tipping his tail, and at the moment he was pacing around the boat, his wings spread. The initial excitement of going to Vivogon Island had long since worn off, and having nothing to look at but miles and miles of water in every direction got old fast. He walked over to the ledge and peered down into the water. Reaching into his backpack, he flipped a small piece of obsidian into the water. He sunk to floor with a sigh, bored. The other passengers were too afraid to come near, him being a dragon and all.
"Attention y'all! Ah'll put on a video for ya, heaven knows y'all 'r probably bored outta your minds." came Captain Applejack's voice over the intercom. Digger promptly sat up, watching as the projector started up.

Vivogon Island is a resort founded and run by the Pie Foundation.
The biggest attraction is the Fossil Stadium and the Battles faught there.
Dinogons of a time long past are brought back with greater powers than before and sent to battle!
The power! The magesty! The drama! Thrilling in every way, every time.
And, for those who want more than to just watch, training is available to become a Fossil Fighter!
Fossil Fighters dig up their own fossils, revive their own dinogons, and fight their own battles.
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a Fighter, dream no more!
Oh yes, this is the start of an incredibly exciting and absolutely fantastic adventure!

"Hah, Ah bet after that, Y'all can't wait to get there! Now, how 'bout some introductions? You, purple pegasus, what's your name?"
The pony in question was light purple with a blonde mane. "Name's Cloudchaser!" The captain nodded.
"And why are you h-"
"I'M GONNA BE THE BEST FOSSIL FIGHTER IN EXISTENCE, THAT'S WHY!" Everyone on the boat winced at the sheer volume of the mare's voice.
"Holy crap Cloudy! Watch your volume!" Came another lavender pegasus, who Digger assumed was related to Cloudchaser.
"That wasn't very 'Everyone,' Flitter."
"'N WHICH DO YOU LIKE BETTER, the plant-eating herbivores or the meat-eating carnivores?" The Captain interrupted.
"Herbivores."
"A'ight. 'N outta those, do you prefer the big, lumbering ones or the small, quick ones?"
"The big ones."
"Alright! Now, out of those, would you rather have a Stegosaurus or a Brachiosaurus?"
"Brachiosaurus."
"Tha's a great favorite vivogon. Next, you, griffin in the hoodie, what's your name?"
On and on this went, until she called up Digger.
"Now what of our dragon friend? What's your name, bud?"
"It's Digger, ma'am." The dragon spoke in a surprisingly quiet voice, which eased Applejack's nerves after dealing with so many roudy teens.
"Wonderful name for someone headed to Vivogon Island! And why'r ya here?"
"I want to learn more about my ancestors... and fight vivogons, of course."
"'N which do you like better, carnivores or herbivores?"
"Carnivores."
"So do ya prefer big, stong ones, or small, quick ones?"
"Small ones."
"Out of those, would you prefer Deinonychus or Velociraptor?"
"Velociraptor."
"Ah'll be sure ta remember that. Digger, fan o' Velociraptors."

"Ah, Seems were here! Get your things together now, folks."