Our lives were perfect. Then it all changed in less than 24 hours.

An awful hybrid that had been made at Jurassic World — the Indominus Rex — had escaped its paddock, starting a catastrophic chain of events that led to the evacuation of the island. But, when that happened, we were left behind.

Just imagine: 6 kids who were left behind to survive on their own on a dinosaur-infested island. People would surely question the abilities of the Masrani Corporation.

We thought that we wouldn't make it. But we've made the island our home over the past 3 years. That doesn't mean we haven't struggled, though.

We have had to deal with the various predators that call the island home: Toro, Chaos and Limbo, Rexy. Even that creepy psychopath Scorpius Rex — both of them.

We've all looked death in the eyes (too many times) and even nearly died (multiple times). But we've become stronger than we ever imagined we could be.

But that has resulted in our being wary of any ... persons of interest ... who want to bring harm to our home. We'll defend our home with everything we are, just like the dinosaurs do.

Huh. Just like the dinosaurs ... ironic, isn't it? It's as if we've become like them. Protective, wary, ready to attack if necessary.

But we wouldn't change anything. We're a family, a herd, and we'll always protect each other for survival.

Until next time. Camp Fam out.

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Brooklyn and Kenji were out scouting when they came. The humans. They were trespassing and both teenagers didn't like it.

Brooklyn drops down out off a tree limb and crouches down to avoid being seen, her weapon in hand as she crawls forward a little. Kenji drops down next to her and takes his place next to her to observe.

'Why they here?' Kenji signs in her line of sight.

She shrugs. 'Don't know. But not good. Need to warn others.'

He nods, moving back out of sight and making his way back to camp.

Brooklyn sighs and creeps forward the littlest bit to continue scouting. She scowls, especially at the humans with guns, and labels all of them as threats. But there's several humans who seem to have a different purpose there, and she isn't sure what it means yet. A red haired woman, a tall man with dark hair, and two young kids.

Kenji returns with Ben and Darius, the others having been filled in on the trespassers.

'How many, B?' Darius signs as he crawls up next to her.

She glances at him and signs 8. 'Could be more. Not seen yet. Those ones different.' She points to the four she'd seen.

'Good or bad?' Kenji wonders.

'Don't know yet. Need to find out.'

Ben pulls Darius aside. 'All this is a bad idea, D. Humans cannot be trusted.' His sign language is more fluent than everyone else's, as he started it before they did due to an injury to his throat.

Darius sighs. 'I know, Ben. We need to know why they are here. And if they can be trusted.'

'You know humans can't be trusted. Have you learned nothing from past experiences?'

Darius cringes, knowing exactly what is being spoken of. Mitch and Tiff. Wu. They've been betrayed too many times. 'What do you suggest then?'

Ben smirks. 'We find out what they are here for. By going to them.'

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"No. Absolutely not."

Brooklyn flinches. Yep, Yaz is upset with this plan. She knew that this would happen.

"We can't trust humans. Not those ones, at least. They have guns. What if they decide to use them on us?"

'That's why we need to talk to the ones B said are different. But talk to them without the threats nearby.'

"And what if you're wrong? We can't lose you again, Ben. We already almost have several times!"

Brooklyn steps forward. "Okay. Let's lower the volume a bit on this conversation. We don't want any ... unnecessary company."

Yaz sighs and Sammy steps up next to her. "Which one of the different ones did you want to talk to, Ben?" Her voice is barely audible, but loud enough to reach all of the others.

'The red haired one and the tall dark haired guy. I recognize them from somewhere, but I can't remember.'

Kenji nods. "I also recognize the woman. But I can't remember her name." His voice has deepened greatly, but is gravelly from disuse.

'Guys. Shh.' Darius points behind him and they all immediately flatten to the floor of camp, the island's resident T. Rex appearing in view mere seconds later. The former campers stay still until the predator loses interest and stomps away.

'And that's why we need to find out why the humans are here. They will get themselves killed without our help.'

Brooklyn and Darius share a look, knowing that, once Ben has his mind set on something, they can't stop him. 'Okay. What is the plan?'

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