A/N: I don't own them.

Well, I know I'm supposed to be working on In The Ether some more, but my plot bunny up and hopped away. So while I go out back and club it, y'all will have to tide over with another Dino Tale.

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"Are you sure about this, Steggy? Surely the cute and funny god would be displeased with this plan." Lucy actually remembered to keep her voice down as she, Monroe, and Steggy crept towards their target. Lucy paused to rest a moment, sweat beading on her brow as she lugged their latest acquisition behind her. Lucy would never dispute an order from the goddess, but often feared retribution from a displeased god.

"Indeed I am, Lucy. The Amazonian goddess has made her wishes quite clear. We must not fail today." Steggy didn't turn his head as he answered, keeping his beady eyes locked on his prize. The Amazonian goddess had given them perfect intelligence: locations, terrain, expected opposition, and the very specialized piece of equipment Lucy was bringing along. So far, the plan was going perfectly.

"We shall triumph as always, my friends! Victory is near at hand!" Monroe waved his arms in the air, upon which he was immediately shushed by his compatriots. "I apologize," he said, properly chastised, "It would not do to give up our surprise at this crucial juncture."

"Let us hope you remember that, Monroe." Steggy motioned with his tail. "For now is the time for caution. There lies our first obstacle." Up ahead, the other dinos saw the landmark, the final terrain feature before their objective. There were many warnings about this place. The caverns were deep and treacherous, the wind somehow contriving to create a low whistling noise that set their teeth on edge. "Carefully, my brethren. We must not succumb to our fear. Once past this hurdle, we shall be at the target with glorious victory in our grasp."

Lucy and Monroe nodded and started forward, one at a time. Monroe led off, slowly creeping around the mountainous terrain, bracing himself against th