As promised, here is a sneak preview from
The Muppets Take Jurassic Park...
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Grant tried to find interest elsewhere during the tour while Brandy was captivating his brother and sister over her talk on the Chaos Theory, something that he had (and will never) understand. Staring out of the passenger side window of the Ford Explorer, he hoped to have seen at least one other dinosaur on the tour, which appeared to have been failing miserably from what Sean could tell. If Bunsen and Beaker had really paid much thought into the creation of their dinosaurs, they would have realized that the dinosaurs would be unable to survive in the new atmosphere they were created in. The fact that the group had not seen a single dinosaur up until that point on the ride-through was not too surprising.
Then he saw it – something with scaly skin and a tail move in and out between the tall trees that secluded the sunlight, which in turn was beginning to be secluded by the collection of clouds emerging in the sky. It was difficult to tell what specific species it was, which peek Grant’s curiosity even more. As a result, the paleontologist jerked on the door handle and bolted out of the moving vehicle, catching the attention of his siblings and Dr. Malcolm.
“Sean?!” Eve exclaimed in surprise.
“There, you see? Excellent example of Chaos Theory.” Brandy uttered. “Who would’ve predicted
that to happen?”
Confused and a bit concerned over what just happened, Bishop, Brandy, and Eve hopped out of the vehicle as well. From the other car, Kermit and company spotted their human companions making a break for the trees. “What is going on?” Kermit muttered.
“Can they do that? I don’t think they’re supposed to be doing that.”
Fozzie’s question came just as a female voice spoke over the intercoms built in the Explorer. “Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your vehicles during the tour.”
“See?” Fozzie uttered. “Told ya they aren’t supposed to be doing that.”
“Why did Dr. Grant get out of the other car, Uncle Kermit?” Robin asked.
“I don’t know, but I intend on getting out myself and finding out what’s so fascinating in these trees.” Kermit answered just as he jerked on the door handle and opened the passenger side door himself.
Seeing what he was doing, Miss Piggy quickly reacted and calmly told him, “Now, Kermie…the lady told us to remain in the car. I’m sure whatever Dr. Grant’s doing is no concern of ours.”
Kermit was taken aback by Piggy’s words. “No conc…?! Piggy, I’m a reporter. Gonzo and Fozzie are reporters. That means
everything is our concern,
especially in Jurassic Park.” With that said, Kermit hopped out of the moving vehicle, surprising all of his friends and family.
“Famous last words, okay.” Pepe whispered to Rizzo.
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Bunsen and Beaker watched the monitors along with Lindsay and Jennifer in the control room, seeing practically all of the passengers exit their vehicles and go into the trees. Lindsay shook her head while typing in a command on the keyboard. “I’m stoppin’ the cars. Clearly somethin’ else is more interesting that we didn’t know about.”
“Locks would’ve prevented something like this…just sayin’.” Nedry stated.
“Oh, dear.” Bunsen softly said upon observing the monitors. “I do believe that is one of Jurassic Park’s
restricted areas.”
Arnold turned to Bunsen with a look of caution. “Which one?”
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Grant moved in and out of the tall trees, mimicking the movements of the creature that he was pursuing. When the creature stopped in its tracks, Grant had done the same, only to be joined by his friends and colleagues. Bishop was the first one to question his actions by addressing him and saying, “Sean! What in God’s name are you doing, man?”
“I think I’ve just found an unspecified species.” Sean replied.
“Which one?” Eve questioned.
“The Allosaurus, I believe.” Sean accurately confirmed.
Brandy smiled. “Aw, man. Now that is one heck of a find.”
Sean gazed straight ahead, not letting his attention divert away from the dinosaur that he was targeting. Once he had gotten a clear enough view of the Allosaurus, he pointed to it for his companions to witness along with him. “There! You see her?”
Brandy, Bishop, and Eve followed his gaze and were met with surprise once they finally spotted the creature. “Wow! Good eye, bro!” Bishop said with a grin.
“I’m going to try and get a closer look.” Sean said. “You all stay here and keep
absolutely silent.”
Grant then moved forward, slowly and quietly, making sure not to be seen by the Allosaurus or create any noise that would direct its attention to him. His approach appeared to be working flawlessly as he was just a few feet away from the creature that stood within the vast, dense forest and appeared to be collecting some plants. Sean smiled greatly, being close to one of his most favorite dinosaurs growing up, and the moment seemed practically impervious until…
“Hey, you guys!!!” Fozzie’s voice carried over much of the forest as the bear screamed out to the group.
Brandy, Bishop, and Eve shushed Fozzie, but it was no use. Because of the bear’s sudden interaction, the Allosaurus’s attention was directed towards the human standing within a close distance from her, starling her to the point that she ran away screaming. “No!” Sean exclaimed as he chased the dinosaur through the forest. As he had done so, he was impressed to discover just how fast the Allosaurus could actually move. Within seconds, the dinosaur had disappeared from sight, leaving Sean to stop in his tracks and give up the chase.
A marvelous opportunity for a dinosaur-human interaction that was a million years in the making, and it was ruined by a bear. Shaking his head, Sean muttered, “Thanks a lot, Foz…DAH!!!”
Just as Sean had turned to rejoin his friends, he was suddenly met by the protruding, scaly face of the very creature that he had been pursuing – the Allosaurus. She stared directly at him with large bluish, feminine eyes, wearing a bright pink sweater – something that Grant had taken notice of for the first time since pursuing the creature. However, the one most shocking trait about the legendary dinosaur that had reemerged into the world, courtesy of Jurassic Park’s vast technology, was when she opened her mouth and…
“Please don’t tell anyone I was out here!”
…talked.
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