An Old New World

Chapter 1 - Lost Limué

For dear old dad's praisen.

That's the reason Dr. Bartemius Bleep became a scientist, famed for unraveling the secrets of nature, such as how flatworms grow their butts. But it never truly thrilled him, oh no.

He had spent many a year exploring the present, seeking to understand the ways of human society, the various species that roamed the land, and the perplexing world of economics. But how it all fit together, he could hardly say.

Yet still he toiled on, fueled by a desire to impress his father, whose approval he craved above all else. He spent countless hours in his laboratory, poring over his experiments with a fervor that bordered on obsession.

For many revolutions around the big old sun, he chased after what brought him wealth and fame, turning his back on the mysteries he longed to unravel. But even as he amassed great riches, his thirst for knowledge only grew stronger with each passing day.

As a child, he had harbored a fondness for dinosaurs, sneaking away to play with the tiny triceratops figures that his father kept hidden beneath his desk. Oh, how he marveled at those mighty beasts, watching and re-watching films like Jurassic Park and The Lost World, enraptured by their prehistoric majesty.

And as he grew older, that fascination never waned. Though he spent his days pursuing the almighty dollar, his heart yearned for the secrets of the past, for the chance to discover the untold stories of those great lizards that roamed the earth so long ago.

Through his love of dinosaurs, Dr. Bleep found himself embarking on the adventure of a lifetime, one that his peers in the field would have scoffed at.

Here's the thing, he had heard whispers of a time machine, discovered alongside the bones of a mighty T-rex from the Cretaceous era. But what truly piqued his interest was the mention of someone dear to his heart - his beloved Limué, who had vanished in that very region mere months before.

Without a second thought, Dr. Bleep set out on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumors, his heart filled with a sense of daring that he had never before experienced. Though the journey would be fraught with danger, he would not rest until he had unearthed the secrets of the time machine, and perhaps even found a way to rescue his lost love from the mists of time.

Her fervent love for fossils and artifacts had always been the driving force in her life, a passion that burned bright and strong within her heart. And for him, that was the very thing that had drawn him to her in the first place, the spark that ignited his own sense of youthful wonder.

For years, he had buried himself in books and studying, never daring to dream that he might one day find love. But then, in the midst of his solitary pursuits, he had met the intrepid explorer, whose thirst for adventure matched his own.

With the summer sun high in the sky and no tasks left to occupy his time at Dragauld University, he set out on a journey like no other, one that would take him far beyond the boundaries of time and space, to a land long forgotten - or so he assumed.

Packing his trusty military rations, a canteen of water, and all the camping gear he could carry, including a massive inflatable boat that could fit an entire oak tree, he set forth on his quest. And at his side, he carried his father's greatest invention - the legendary laser gauntlets that had once filled the old man's head with visions of science fiction glory.

For even as a child, he had envied his father's boundless imagination, his endless fascination with the mysteries of the universe.

For weeks on end, he toiled away on the site, poring over every scrap of information he could find, his excitement barely contained at the thought of what he might uncover. And then, at last, with his research complete, he stepped forth into the otherworldly chamber, ready to face whatever lay beyond.

With a flurry of buttons pressed and bleeps and bloops filling the air, Dr. Bleep embarked on a journey unlike any other, a whirlwind of color and sound that left him reeling and disoriented. But when the chaos had subsided, he found himself standing in a world unlike any he had ever known, a realm of wonder that he had only ever read about in the pages of books.

The air hung heavy with the scent of rotting plants, the sky a murky orange, and in the distance, he could see the towering form of a Brachiosaurus, grazing amidst the stout, towering trees.

With a sense of trepidation and excitement coursing through him, he set out on his quest, his heart pounding with a mixture of fear and anticipation. He knew not what he sought, only that he must find Limué, no matter the cost.

As he walked through the dense jungle, he felt the weight of the unknown pressing down upon him, and he couldn't help but wonder if he had made a grave mistake. But still he pressed on, his eyes scanning the trees for any sign of his lost love, his heart filled with a fierce determination that could not be quenched.

As he meandered through the thicket dense, a sight caught his eye, quite intense! A fluttering cloth, so familiar and bright, his heart leaped with joy, filling him with delight!

With haste, he dashed to the fabric's abode, and oh, what a sight, his eyes behold!

Limué's blouse, it was, without a doubt, he knew then and there, he was on the right route!

Following clues, he tracked her trail, footprints a-plenty, without fail!

Signs of her presence, in this ancient age, a strange task, but one he'd engage.

For love knows no bounds, no time, no space. And he'd search every corner, every single place! With ardor and grit, he'd tackle this quest, finding his Limué, his heart's true crest!

He discovered an entire campsite, filled with artifacts and fossils, and he knew without a doubt that Limué had been here. He saw the bucket hat she always wore, one that he gave her as a gift for Valentine's Day. But where was she now?

Through perils and risks, our hero pushed on. Danger at every turn, but he remained strong.

A stampede of hadrosaurs, he barely escaped! His will unbroken, his spirit not chafed.

In search of Limué, he traversed the land. Nothing could stop him, no canyon too grand!

And just when he thought he'd met his doom, a voice so whimsical, it filled the gloom!

Unknowingly taking refuge beneath a reptile's tail, he heard a voice, ethereal and pale.

"You're not from around here, are you?" it said.

And our hero looked up, his soul filled with dread.