The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire

Late one night, Littlefoot witnesses a meteor plunging toward the volcano and crashes at Threehorn Peak. The event sparks curiosity and fear about what lies beyond the Great Valley. The adults remain uneasy about the unknowns this stone might bring.

The Rainbow Faces appear the next morning and challenge the valley's complacency. They describe distant wonders and hint that the fallen rock could be a magic stone of cold fire. Their arrival unsettles the adults and kindles a sense of possible danger and opportunity.

Littlefoot tries to tell Cera's father where the rock lies and how to find it. He is warned that the Mysterious Beyond, especially around volcanoes, is off-limits. Grandfather Longneck urges caution and patience until outsiders leave the valley.

Pterano learns of the rock's location and schemes to seize its power for control. He recruits Petrie, who admires him, while Ducky overhears but is captured before she can warn the others. The group of pursuers sets out to retrieve the stone.

Adults recount Pterano's past when leading some of their herd into danger, which forced a brutal escape from a pack of Fast Biters. The resulting fear and harm lead to his exile as punishment. The memory explains the mistrust surrounding his plans.

With the adults slow to decide, Littlefoot, Petrie, Cera, and Spike set off on their own to rescue Ducky. They navigate the valley and avoid the Flyers as they extend their search. Their determination underscores the fragile balance between curiosity and danger.

Ducky escapes the Flyers and falls into a cave, where she is frightened but unhurt. The children eventually locate her and reassure Petrie that his uncle Pterano may still do good. The moment deepens the bond among the kids.

Rinkus and Sierra recapture Ducky and chase the kids, violating Pterano's orders. The children outsmart their pursuers and escape as a thunderstorm breaks overhead. The tension tightens around who can be trusted.

The adults converge and Grandpa Longneck tells Petrie’s mother to find another flyer to help locate the children. Sierra shows mutinous feelings toward Pterano, while Rinkus urges patience.

The children press on with Rainbow Faces guiding their way to the Stone. They discover the meteorite is ordinary and not magical after all. This realization reshapes their understanding of what truly matters.

Pterano explains that his intention was to create paradise with the stone’s power, but the Great Valley's beauty already fulfills that dream. His words expose the danger of his pursuit and set the stage for a turning point. The others listen as reality sinks in.

Rinkus and Sierra betray Pterano as they strike the Stone to gain power, triggering a volcanic eruption. Petrie's mother evacuates the children and they return to their earlier camp. Pterano accepts a banishment, while Petrie pleads for mercy before witnessing the goodbye.

Pterano's exile is reduced to five years as he is thanked for saving Ducky's life. Petrie pleads for him to stay, but his mother insists on accountability. Pterano agrees with the banishment and bids a tearful farewell to Petrie.

That night, the Rainbow Faces tell Littlefoot that the stone was not magic and that the journey itself mattered. They vanish as a meteor-like object soars overhead, leaving the group to ponder the unknown. Littlefoot reflects that there are many unknowns to explore.

Petrie admits that although he still loves and idolizes his uncle, Pterano isn't as smart as he once thought. The friends glimpse a broader world full of unknowns and promise to continue seeking it together. The story ends on a note of cautious hope and curiosity.