Once upon a time, there was a little dinosaur named Tiny. Tiny was a baby T - Rex. At bedtime, Tiny's mother would tell him stories. One night, she told him about the time when the dinosaurs first discovered fire. A big meteor had hit the earth and started a huge fire. The dinosaurs were scared at first, but then they realized that the fire could keep them warm. Tiny listened with wide - eyed wonder and soon drifted off to sleep.
Sure. 'Surly Tim and Other Stories' is likely a collection of stories. It might feature various characters and plots. Maybe it's about the adventures or daily lives of these characters, including Surly Tim. But without reading it, it's hard to say more specifically.
It could be a fiction genre. Given the name 'Surly Tim', it might be a character - driven fictional work, perhaps in the realm of contemporary fiction.
In a 'Dino Thunder Back in Time' fanfiction, the story could start with a strange time - warp device malfunctioning. The Dino Thunder Rangers find themselves in the past, during the time when dinosaurs ruled. They soon realize that their presence is causing disruptions in the natural order of things. They meet a group of dinosaurs with unique abilities that are being hunted by an ancient evil. The Rangers decide to protect these dinosaurs and use their knowledge of modern technology (in a limited way) and their Dino Thunder powers to fight the evil. Along the way, they make new friends among the dinosaurs and early creatures, and eventually find a way to fix the time - warp and return home, but not before leaving a positive mark on the prehistoric world.
One interesting element could be the different types of dinosaurs. For example, having a T - Rex be a gentle storyteller instead of a fierce hunter. Another is the setting, like a prehistoric forest filled with strange plants and hidden caves. Also, the idea of dinosaurs having their own little traditions, like a special song they sing at bedtime.
Well, there could be a crossover where the villains from Dino Thunder and Dino Charge join forces first. This would force the Rangers to put aside their differences and come together. The Dino Thunder Rangers might be a bit skeptical at first about the Dino Charge Rangers' methods, but as they face tougher challenges together, they start to respect each other. And perhaps there could be a love story between a Ranger from Dino Thunder and one from Dino Charge in the fanfiction, adding a bit of romance to the action - packed adventure.
It could be an evil time - traveling sorcerer. He wants to rewrite history in the prehistoric era so that he can rule the world in the future. He sees the Dino Thunder Rangers as a threat to his plans and tries to stop them from interfering.
Well, they could meet their predecessors. Maybe they'd go back to the time when the first Dino Rangers were around and learn some old - school fighting techniques. It would be cool to see them interact with the original Dino Rangers and how they'd handle the differences in their times.
They could meet the ancient Dino Rangers, of course. These would be the ones who first harnessed the power of the dinosaurs. Maybe they'd also meet some prehistoric animals that were the inspiration for their zords. Like, they could run into a real T - Rex that was the model for their T - Rex zord.
The Red Rangers from both teams would be really interesting. The Red Dino Thunder Ranger has his own set of skills and leadership style, and when combined with the Red Dino Charge Ranger's qualities, there could be some great clashes and collaborations. They both have a strong sense of justice but might approach situations differently.