//------------------------------// // Comfort // Story: Family of a Lifetime // by TyrannosaurusVenom //------------------------------// Tyrannosaurus and Indominus continued to travel through the forest looking for a place for Scootaloo to sleep for the night. They couldn't just sleep out in the open, because the cold air would've made Scootaloo catch a cold by morning. Plus the travel would give both predators a chance to scope out their new territory and explore their surroundings for new prey. A small yawn from atop T-Rex's head told them that Scootaloo was getting tired, so the exploration would have to wait till morning. Luckily, T-Rex's binocular vision spotted a cave that was big enough to house all of them. It could provide safety for Scootaloo throughout the night and give them all some much needed rest. As they got closer Indominus stepped out in front and stopped T-Rex from going further. He refused to budge another step and his behavior seemed somewhat tense and uneasy the closer they got to the cave's entrance. Scootaloo could see the worried look in his eyes and slowly understood his strange behavior. "If you're worried about me, then go check out the cave for yourself," She told Indominus "I'm sure you can handle whatever's inside after beating those timberwolves." Hearing praise from Scootaloo seemed to fill Indominus with pride and confidence that was almost near Rainbow Dash's level. So Indominus went in first and began to scout out the cave for any signs of life. His vision was unique and allowed him to sense the heat signatures of other animals. With no signatures detectable at the entrance, he moved further into the cave until neither Tyrannosaurus or Scootaloo could see him. Despite his size, Indominus was incredibly flexible and agile which helped him avoid knocking his head into the ceiling or anything undesirable. His growls echoed within the cave and traveled deep into its caverns, anything in the cave would've ran off after hearing his voice. After checking out the entirety of the cave and not detecting a single shred of life anywhere, Indominus finally decided that this cave would be their sanctuary for the night. Scootaloo saw Indominus come back into view and heard him signal to herself and T-Rex that the cave was safe. T-Rex made his way to the entrance of the cave, but let Scootaloo jump off his head first so she wouldn't be pressed against the ceiling before going inside. The two dinosaurs kept moving about in the cave until they managed to make themselves comfortable and were laying side by side. Then T-Rex motioned for Scootaloo to join them. Even though the floor of the cave wasn't rough, Scootaloo didn't see how she could find a comfortable spot. Tyrannosaurus lifted one of his little arms and offered her a spot next to him, She was a little hesitant at first, but once she was snuggled against T-Rex's warm body with his arm safely covering her like a massive blanket, Scootaloo felt relaxed and at ease. It felt more comfortable and soothing that laying in her own bed back at home, and the warmth made Scootaloo snuggle against the softer skin under T-Rex's neck. "I can't thank you two enough for saving my life," Scootaloo told both dinosaurs and looked up from her soft 'bed' to make sure they were listening. Indominus was listening, and a soft rumble told Scootaloo that T-Rex was also paying attention. "You guys are my saviors, heroes and friends," At hearing these words, Indominus and Tyrannosaurus's eyes began to glisten. "If I get the chance, I'd like you guys to meet my idol and big sister, Rainbow Dash." Both dinosaurs listened to Scootaloo describe the cyan rainbow mane Pegasus, and wondered what it would be like to meet this special pony. "She's a lot like you guys, brave, bold, strong, fearless, and has quite the caring side," Scootaloo giggled slightly at that last statement "but she's always been there for me when I needed her and has become somepony I could always count on. She's been more like a family to me than my own parents." T-Rex and Indominus felt the pain and sorrow in Scootaloo's voice once her parents were brought up. "They always yell at me, never even acknowledge me and treat me like trash," Scootaloo couldn't contain her sadness and let it flow out as she continued. "Why can't they treat me like a normal family should, and tell me that they love me?" As Scootaloo continued to cry, T-Rex slowly wrapped his arm around her and tried to comfort the poor filly. Once she felt the comforting gesture, Scootaloo looked toward the dinosaur's head with glistening eyes. "You know, for being a top notch predator, you have quite the heart and compassion for others." Both predators remained perplexed at everything they had heard, but the last thing Scootaloo said before she fell asleep tugged at their hearts. "I hope that when I do get the chance to introduce you guys to her one day, I truly wish that the four of us can become one ... happy..... family." Finally giving into the warmth and comfort, Scootaloo drifted off to peaceful slumber. Upon hearing that wish, both dinosaurs let a single tear roll down their faces. Never had they heard of anyone who wanted them as family, everyone they encountered had always feared them. The little Pegasus filly sleeping with them had been afraid at first, but she had thanked and embraced them instead of running off. Scootaloo had touched their hearts and given them a new purpose in this strange world; to keep her safe and see her happy. Now she wanted them to be a family and friends with this Pegasus mare that she spoke so fondly of. With the possibility of having a family in their future, both dinosaurs drifted off to their own peaceful slumber, while letting their tears flow freely.