I don't own them, I just enjoy massive confusion.
I probably should have had one of y'all beta this one. It's about 5 times as long as the usual Dino Tales, and attempts to follow all 6 dinos and all 9 humans as Plan M unfolds. Since that's a lot of things for my brain to keep track of, I apologize if the humor breaks down or it gets confusing.
Special thanks to ShinyGeeket for the suspenders idea, and also to Bellona for a comment left on another Dino Tale that I cribbed for some of Mal's dialogue.
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9:00 AM, Pilot's console, Bridge.
"It is time, my dino brethren! Check in!" Steggy balanced himself on top of the flight stick, surveying his domain - ah, how this blinking land had nurtured them, but now it was time to thrive - before commencing the final offensive. He listened with satisfaction as his troops came on the radio, one by one.
"Check!" Monroe.
"Check!" Annie.
"Check!" Julia.
"Check!" Steve.
"What am I checking for, Steggy? I don't see anything." Lucy.
Excellent. All present and accounted for. "It is at these times, my friends, that my heart swells with reptilian pride. For many years, we have been locked in battle with the human oppressors, painfully and artfully thwarted at every turn. But we have persevered. Some of us have battled for many moons, while others have only recently joined our cause. But I know I can count on each of you to acquit themselves well in this conflict. It is an honor to serve with each of you!" Steggy wiped a small tear from his eye. "Monroe! Commence the attack!"
"Yes sir!" Monroe raised his small, dino sized radio to his mouth. "Cry havoc, and let slip the dinos of war! Onward to victory!"
And with Monroe's words ringing in their ears, the dino army's newest plan sprang into action.
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9:01 AM, Captain Reynold's Bunk
Steve quietly circled. The tall one had not noticed the small, yellow pterodactyl sneak into his room last night. This human was the leader, the rock the other clung t
It's perfect. And brilliant. And laugh-out-loud hilarious!!
Thank you so much for this... trip!
DINOS... wat an angle.
*getting weird looks from family*
But it's worth it! Absolutely hilarious. And Jacqui's right: Annie + Monroe 4ever.
My favorite, though? "The only gunfire I allow on this boat better be directed at the doctor! Hey!" Or maybe it was: "So. When does Simon get a turn?" She smiled devilishly. "Bet I can beat the pants offa him. You like bunnies, Dr. Tam?" I can't decide! LOL
Love the dinos and their plans. Can't wait for Plan N.
"I love my captain."
So yes, all of Plan M was a very odd dream. But since we're inside it, the dinos seem alive. Until Wash wakes up.
By the way, I like the tiny glimpses of Kaylee and Simon in the Dino Tales, but I miss them from Shiny New Toys (which I assume this series is a partial continuation of). Is there anything in the works on that front? Or Mal and Inara. Or some (oooh, oooh), Wash and Zoe?
This whole dino thing did start in Shiny New Toys (chapter 12) once I realized I love writing Wash dialogue. Since this stuff is mostly in Wash's brain, the state of the external world isn't too important. So I purposefully leave things like S/K, M/I and River's improved (or worsening) sanity rather vague.
I usually finish a story the same day (or the day after) I start it, so as soon as I know something, you'll know pretty quick.
loving every minute of the scandalous dinos!!!!
lol! There are so many funny lines...I love this series. Monroe & Annie for ever.
Keep up the good work!
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Oh, I love that River knows of the Dinos' plan... take out the crazy one, indeed. Keep 'em coming!
I'm not usually one to quote the author in a review, but I love this: "I am a pilot in the bed! Watch how I snore!"
this also had me goin:
"Ah, Annie! You are truly a team player! This pleases me greatly! Now die!"
"What?!" Annie jerked away, shocked.
"Sorry, force of habit. Now kiss me!"
and this of course:
"Seems these pants ain't as tight as Kaylee likes to believe."
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