the lost world
by nightshade
(with apologies to sir arthur conan doyle)
Wallace Thatch wiped the sweat out of his eyes as he hacked his way through the thick jungle growth. his machete swung and slashed as he pressed on, cursing under his breath. those blasted guides, refusing to go any further. he huffed as he sat on a log to rest for a moment. he'd show them, he would find the valey and prove that the professors theories had been correct. as he stood and raised his machete to press on, his thoughts ran back to that day three months ago...
"nonsense!" the dean boomed as he looked at the young student. "but sir." he started to say but the dean cut him off. "young man, that region of the amazon has been determined to be uninhabited. there is no lost valley and certainly no undiscovered tribe there." Wallace adjusted his glasses as the dean went on. "i know how close you and the late professor Shawn were, but he was wrong." he laid a companionly hand on the students shoulder. "you've got a bright future, don't throw it away on these crazy theories." Wallace hadnt listened. that night as he packed in his rooms, all he could think about was the pompous dean and his refusal to even listen. the next morning he had caught a steamer to South America and thence the guides has led him down the river...
he tended the fire and took out his journal. 'january 5, 1926. third day on my own. im sure i'm getting close, Shawn's notes show a mountain that matches one i saw this morning from the rise.' he paused and licked the end of his pencil. 'i have seen very few animals, although the insects are out in force. i am glad i am using the natural repellent the guides showed me.' he sighed and looked at the fire for a long moment. 'sometimes i fear i may not find my goal, but i can't let the professor down, not after all this.' he closed the book and sat back, reaching into his pack for food.
she circled the camp, her eyes gleaming. this was odd prey indeed. he was covered in loose cloths and the shiny circles of glass on his flat face interested her. she moved a little closer and hissed under her breath. perhaps she should study him more, she still had some prey left at her sleeping place. she watching him write and tilted her head a little. it reminded her of the way the elders made the marks on the bark and she was more curious than ever.
Wallace curled up in his bag and slept fitfully. he had lifted his food into a tree to keep it safe and had made sure the fire was high to ward off predators. as he finally dozed off, she entered the clearing. the light of the flames glinted on her body as she looked at him. she hissed softly as her foot claws scratched the ground slightly. she flexed her fingers and her claws glistened. her eyes studied this strange creature. the clan had tales of the scaleless creatures that lived far off but she had been told they had dark skin. this one was white pink and his hair was like the yellow flowers. she flicked the tip of her tail slightly and hissed softly.
Wallace stirred slightly and opened an eye muzzily. he stiffened and choked back a gasp. he was face to face with a dinosaur! he held perfectly still as the raptor sniffed at him curiously. she looked to be roughly his size, but her front arms seems more muscular than the fossils at the unviersity. her scales were brownish/orange, with a lighter amber going from her neck down her underbelly. he was also surprised to see that she had breasts, and quite ample ones at that. none of the research had said dinos were milkdrinkers! she titled her head and made a soft hiss. his heart beat a mile a minute but he didnt dare move. as she studied him he looked at her. his eyes widened a little as he now noticed that she wore a pouch at her left thigh. held on by what looked like leather, it bulged slightly and by the smell seemed to hold fresh meat. this was amazing! not only was she of a species never before seen, but she used tools. she bumped his nose softly with hers and gave it a soft lick. he jumped back, unable to stop himself, and she bounded back as well, startled. she snapped her jaws and flexed her front paws and he gulped. 'not a good move' he thought to himself. she looked at him for a long moment then opened her jaws with a hiss and leapt off into the jungle. he watched the spot for a long time, deep in thought.
the next morning he moved on through the jungle, keeping especially alert. he would almost have discounted last night as a dream if not for the tracks his visitore had left. his spirits were lifted as he imagined the reaction back home. 'college student discovers living fossils, scientific world turned on it's ear.' he chuckled softly and grinned. that would show them, and he would finally prove that the professor had been right.
she followed him silently. he was pitiful at moving silently and she almost had to laugh at his clumsy stomping and hacking at the wines. he wore so many cloths it was amazing he didn't melt formthe heat and she rationalized that she had best keep following him to study. it was ridiculous to think that she wanted to see more of him for its own sake, so it must be curiuosity that kept her close.
she flicked her tail tip, hidden in the cover of the trees. for all his clumsiness before he had moved down the cliff very well and she was glad to see that he knew how to drink. kneeling on one knee, he scooped the water up in his palm, ready to react at sign of danger. she watched as he pressed on, the sun beginning to set over the far cliff.
Wallace sat by his fire and wrote in his journal. he had decided not to mention the encounter with his visitor. if he saw her again of course he would write it down but for now he decided it would be best to be certain of his facts. he cooked a small animal he had caught and sat quietly, listening to the nighttime jungle sounds.
she sniffed the air and her stomach rumbled softly. the cooked meat smelt very tempting but she was uncertain. she still had some in her pouch and to appear again might frighten off her subject. she considered leaving him but a twinge in her heart stopped her. she did want to see more of him, just to be near him. she was confused and a little frightened of this feeling. he was not of her people, indeed he was hideous by their standards and yet there was something about him. the way he tilted his head, the softness of his voice, even the way he fiddled with the little round shiny circles on his nose. she watched him for a long time until he curled up. then, taking her courage in her claws, she slipped into his camp.
she studied him and felt a stirring. he breathed softly and she liked the way his face softened even more in sleep. she crooned very softly and he slowly opened his eyes. they looked at each other and for a long moment she wanted to bolt. yet he made no move and her new feelings compelled her to stay. he spoke very very softly. "hello." she extended her neck and hissed a soft greeting. she saw how he stiffened slightly at the apparently threatening move yet held still. he was brave. he sat up very carefully and she settled back on her haunches. "Wallace." he said, touching his pink claw to his chest, "Wallace." she tilted her head at the alien sounds then realized it was his name. she anwered with a hiss and snapping of her back jaws. he tried to imitate it and she flicked her tail tip in laughter. he had just called her a small blue bush! she cleared her throat and did it again. he tried several times but eventually he sighed and made a sounf that was close in his own tomgue. "Sarah." she flicked her tail in a smile. 'Ssaarr, rraaaa." he nodded and smiled. she flinched a little as he showed his teeth then relaxed. he wasn't threatening her, just showing his pleasure. she touched her chest. "Sssaarrrraaa." she reached out carefully and touched his chest. to his credit, he did not move way. "Waaalllaassss." he nodded and she felt a surge of happiness.
wallace spent all night with his new freind. they talked and taught each other, and soon he knew several words in her tongue and she knew some in his. by drawing in the dirt he was able to tell her that he was going to the hidden valley. she had been reluctant at that until he realized that her family was there. so the professor was doubly right. not only did the place exist but it was inhabited as well. he smiled, careful not to show his teeth. she was quite enchanting. yes she was a reptile and yet she had grace and beauty in her own way. the lines of her body were smooth and sinous and her voice was sibilant and quite pleasing to hear. as dawn broke he gathered up his belongings. "you show me, home?" he hissed haltingly and she wriggled her tail in amusement at his terrible accent. "yess, i sssshow." she said and led the way.
they traveled along the valley flor till they came to a crack inthe far wall. it was overgrown and quite difficult to see at first glance, so Wallace wasnt surprised that Sarah hadn't encounted humans before. she led the way and laughed as he almost got stuck for a moment. shrugging out of his pack he was able to make it through and when they reached the other end he stopped, amazed. it was like a whole other world within. he saw plants that he had never seen before flourishing and the air felt warmer without being humid. gazing over the scene he noticed a bubbling pool to the far left. 'this is a hot springs, it must have enabled their ancestos to survive the ice ages and other climate changes over the millenia.' he thought. when his gaze moved back to his guide he felt this heart beat faster. a gathering of small dwellings, mostly hide tents, lay before him. and out of them heads were appearing. they looked very much like Sarah, though scale shading and texture altered. he stood still as they moved forward cautiously. they encircled him and he nodded amiably and did not show his teeth at all. for a long moent there was silence then a small one dashed forward. it was female, barely the height of his waist. her eyes were big and bright and she snuffled curiously at his hand. he saw Sarah's tail wriggle and felt relief. at least the children liked him. the child licked his arm softly and then the mother rushed forward and scooped the little one up, carrying her back with a nervous look at the stranger. a few of the adults moved a little closer, some venturing to touch his clothes and other sniffing his hair. he looked around, but did not see Sarah. a moment of unease came over him. did they plan to eat him? the group moved back as a tall and strong male approached, Sarah by his side. he roared amd they opened the way for him. he walked with purpose and his eyes glinted. and Wallace knew that he was in the presence of the tribal leader.
he cleared his throat and concentrated, carefully making the word for hello. the leader tilted his head and hissed softly. Sarah put her claw on her fathers arm and rumbled a few words that Wallace didnt catch. he looked at her and rumbled back. she seemed to be explaining, but he could see that he was less than pleased at this strange intruder his daughter had brought to their home. he stood very still as the talk seemd to become an argument, though it was hard to tell as most of their speech seemed to sound like a fight. finally the leader put his face right in front of the young mans, so close he could feel his hot breath on his skin. he snuffed and stepped back. he lifted his head with a roar and the crowd dispersed. Sarah took Wallace by the arm. "my father, he says you are not like us." she said slowly and as best as she could, "he says, you may be enemy so you must prove your..." she paused as she searched for a word he knew. "friendness." Wallace nodded. 'how do i do that?" his answer came as a tall raptor approached them. he was very muscular and Wallace got the impression he ate rocks as a snack. Sarah lowered her head. "you must best," she hissed a short name that wallace translated as 'Janah.' he looked up a little. "best him?" he felt his knees go weak. "best him how?" again his answer came as a arm the size of his leg lashed out at him. "oh." Wallace panted as he leapt back out of range.
they circled eachther, Janah hissing and snapping his jaws. Wallace kept well out of range, especially given the rather large and sharp claws on his paws and toes. 'i sure hope this isn't a fight to the death.' he thought, then wished he hadnt. the raptor leapt and Wallace ducked to one side desperately. 'okay, he's big and strong and very fast. how do i not only beat this guy but also keep my insides on the inside.' he wondered. then he saw it. as the raptor turned his head, Wallace noticed that his range of movement was limited. he couldn't seem to move his head all the way to the right, due to a small scar on that side of his neck. a blind spot. Wallace felt a bit better about that, even as he narrowly avoided a claw that could've opened him up wide. choosing his moment carefully, he dashed to the left, then as the head turned towards him, he slid under the body to the right side. in the moment before Janah could move his head to see him again, the human slipped into his blind spot. as the raptor hissed a curse, Wallace leapt. moving with desperate speed, spurred on by more than a little fear, he clambered up the back of the dino and slammed his clenched fists down on the back of the neck just behind the head. Janah grunted and shuddered. he tried to reach back to grab Wallace but his arm didn't bend that way. Wallace struck him again, then again and finally the raptor stumbled and went down. jumping free, Wallace turned to face him again but Janah didnt get up. with panting breaths he rolled onto his back and exposed his belly. they looked at each other for a long moment then Wallace reached out his hand to the dino. "let me help you" he said. a hiss of surprise rippled thought the watching crowd and then Janah took the offered hand. with a little help he hefted to his feet. tails lashed the air and hisses of pleasure were heard as the crowd gathered round them. Sarah came over and nuzzled him with her cheek. "you bested Janah, you are friend." her father said as he strode over. wallace bowed and Janah wriggled his tail. "little hunter." he rumbled and Wallace grasped his paw firmly. "Janah, freind."
the pen scritched over the page. 'march 5. i have been accepted into the clan. they are truly remarkable, having combined basic technical skills with their natural talents, forming a thriving community that in many ways rivals our own. children are cared for by all the females and we share all the food and supplies. there seems to be no jealousy, although as the chief Sarah's father Haasahh does have a sizeable harem.' he paused in his writing and smiled. 'the newly hatched children are adorable and i cant help but see that Sarah would be a wonderful mother someday.' he felt a twinge at he thought of the raptoress. 'presently i help with the preparing of the food, since my lack of claws make it difficult to aid the hunters.' he felt gingerly along his left side and smiled grimly. 'Janah the head hunter has been training me though and soon i hope to be abe to do my share.' he closed the book and put it aside. this was such a wonderful place, and he felt ruly at home for the first time. true they werent human, but they wre civilized, and Sarah took a special interest in helping him learn their language. as he lay back on his sleeping pallet, he drifted off to sleep with happy thoughts og her.
he was awoken by the sound of drums and voices. he sat up and wiped his eys blearily. the tent flap was opened and two of the elder males entered and took his hands. despite his mild protests they took him to a clearing by the river. stripping him completely they proceeded to use natural paints to put markings all over his body. when they were done he was led to the central clearing and left to stand before the cheif's tent. as he looked about the rest of the clan gathered around and he felt his heart skip when he saw Sarah come up. she was nude too and adorned with the same markings as he now bore. she stoos befoe hm nervously and smiled with her eyes. "Wwaallasss" she hissed and he smiled back with closed lips, "Sarah." she reached out a claw and he took it in his hand. she looked up as the shaman came closer. he was an elderly male, with his scales greyed and his back bowed. he walked with the aid of a wooden staff, but his voice was strong and his eyes were sharp and bright. as he began to speak, Wallace slowly realized what was ging on. this was a wedding! he felt a fleeting moment of terror then he looked at Sarah and all doubts melted away. at the end, inscribed leather bands were placed on thier upper arms and they embraced. Sarah's mother led them to a large tent at the edge of the clearing and after the two females nuzzled and mumured a few soft words, the couple entered.
Sarah moved her feet nervously. "are you angry?" Wallace laughed softly. "i would have liked to be asked first, but no, i am not angry." he stepped forward and she turned her head aside nervously. "i am new, i have not mated before." Wallace felt his cock throb. "nor have i, we will teach each other." he smiled and kissed her full on the liups. her eyes widened then she relaxed and enjoyed the new sensation. taking her claw in his, they moved towards the large and he noticed, extra sturdy sleeping pallet...
Sarah moaned as he ran his soft hands over her breasts. her body felt so hot and when Wallace licked then suckled at the nipples, she gasped out heavily. "are you ohh a child?" she asked between pants as he nursed. he chuckled and ran his hands over her flanks. "no, but i like the way you taste." she stretched out her neck and crooned as he caressed her rump. he lay her on her side and moved behind her. she hissed a happy sigh as he kissed along her body. then she shivered and moaned as he planted tender kisses on the slit of her sex. her claws gripped the pallet and she made soft gasps as he lapped a ther wet and getting wetter sex. her tail lashed the air and she craned her neck as his oral attentions brought her to a peak. her body jerked and she gave a deep roar as she had her first ever orgasm. "RRAUUGHHHHH!!" Wallace murred as his face was soaked by a hot gush of her fem cum. he kept licking and soon she was was roaring a sceond time, her tail beating the ground. he licked her clean and she lifted her head. "mate me Waaallass, give us a child." he blinked at these words then smiled softly. "yes my love."
she moved a bit, her legs shaking slightly until she was on her feet. her head and paws rested on the pallet, her rump and tail lifted high. "my heartmate." Wallace murred as he slowly pressed his now raging hardon into her virgin sex. she opened her mouth and hissed softly. it was so big! she breathed deeply as she adjusted. when he reached her hymen he stroked her back and cooed soothingly, then pushed through gently but firmly. her claws gripped the bed and she moaned, but in a moment she was okay again. he licked along her spine and she cooed. he cupped her breasts and she moaned. "Waaallasss, yesss." he stroked in and out of her slowly, stroking her nipples and murmuring words of love. she cooed back but soon as his thrusts increased her words changed to deep gasps and groans. he gripped her hips and growled as he felt her sex ripple along his buried shaft. she lifted her head with a roar and he almost roared too as the intense tighening and the hot rush of her juices set him off. their cries echoed in the tent as his cock fired several hot guches of cum into her body. "RRRUUAGHHHHHAHHHH!:" she cried out and he anwered. "UUHHHGGGAHHHHHRRNNN!!" they clenched each other close as their mating climaxes seemed to last for ages... Wallace panted softly as he held her close in his arms. he murred and nuzzled her as she snuggled into his embrace. "i love you Sarah." he murmured and she hissed lovingly back. "you are my heartmate Waaallasss." he cuddled closer as the newlyweds drifted of to sleep.
Janah's tail laughed as he patted Wallace gently on the back. "you did well little hunter." Wallace smiled up slightly at the raptor. "my thanks Janah, the prey gave us a good chase today." the raptor nodded. "your tools aid us well, i am glad you made them." Wallace nodded. it had taken three months of hard work but he had managed to fashion the clan's first bows. as they approoched the camp, he smiled as he saw Sarah waddling slowly towards them. Janah followed his gaze and smiled. "you have done well with Ssssaaarraaa as well, she has grown heavy wth your eggs." Wallace blushed happily. he had not even been sure that humans and the clan could even interbreed, but a month after their wedding Sarah had proven they could. she met them and they nuzzled and cooed as he stroked the swelling of her egg-laden stomach.
Sarah moaned and hissed softly as Wallace moved his cock slowly in and out of her tight tailhole. his hands roamed over her full belly and cupped her breasts. she gasped and crooned as her nipples dribbled milk dowm her scales then shuddered and roared as his anal penetration made her cum. "HHUUGGGHHNNNNAAHHH!" he grunted as he poured his cream into her ass then groaned and held her tightly as they shivered together.
Wallace paced back and forth as he waited. several times he started to turn towads the hatching grounds but Janah stopped him with a friendly claw. "she must do this alone, you may see when she is done." Wallace nodded and sat down on a large stone. taking out his journal he flipped through the pages. then, he set his jaw grimly. he took a second empty journal out of his pack and began to write...
sarah nuzzled Wallace tenderly as they stod side by side at the nest. four leathery eggs lay within, fine and well shaped. he kissed her cheek and she hissed tenderly. "my heartmate." he cooed and she swished her tail slowly. "dear heartmate" she answered and stood a little closer.
they stood by the river in the valley, Sarah by his side. Wallace hel the second journal in his hands. "do what you must." she said dwirh a soft buzzle and he nodded. sealing it withins his pack, he threw it out into the fast flowing waters. heaving a deep sigh. he turned to sarah and held her close. "now, let us go home."
the dean sighed as the tattered objects were laid beofre him. "you say these were found downriver by fishermen?" the police officer nodded and the dean sat down heavily. "the poor young fool." gingerly opening the soaked journal, he read how young Thatch had searched fruitlessly for the valley and had grown shorter and shorter on supplies. the final entry spoke of his feeling ill, with a high fever. that was all. closing the book, the dean nodded and signed the certificate stating that Wallace Thatch had been lost up the Amazon, no body recovered.
Wallace laughed as the four little ones crawled all over his body. Sarah smiled as she watched, her heart happy. two males and two females they had hatched, and fine and strong they were. wallace looked up at his mate and crooned. she moved to join the wriggling pile and they all snuggled together, so very happy and at peace.
the end
authors note---ah the 20's, the time when the whole world was full of unknown lands and mysterious tribes. as far as requests go this was a bit unusual, and i think i did a fair job creating Sarah's clan