"In a quest to witness the prehistoric era firsthand, an adventurous historian and a skilled survivalist must outsmart their future selves who seek to exploit the past, leading to a high-stakes battle for survival and a revelation about the true value of preserving history."
Protagonist: An adventurous historian who is fascinated by the prehistoric era and seeks to witness it firsthand through time-travel; Deuteragonist: A skilled survivalist who has spent years studying the flora and fauna of the prehistoric era, and becomes the protagonist's guide and protector during their journey.
The protagonist and deuteragonist encounter a rival group of time-travelers who seek to exploit the prehistoric era for their own gain, leading to a high-stakes confrontation and a battle for survival.
In the climax of the story, the protagonist and deuteragonist must use their knowledge of the prehistoric era and their survival skills to outsmart the rival time-travelers. With the help of the flora and fauna they have come to understand, they are able to create a diversion and escape back to their own time, leaving the rivals empty-handed. As they return home, they realize that the true value of their journey was not in exploiting the past, but in learning from it and preserving its wonders for future generations.
Twist: The rival time-travelers turn out to be future versions of the protagonist and deuteragonist, who have become greedy and power-hungry. This revelation forces the protagonists to confront their own potential for corruption and reevaluate their motives for time-traveling, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving the past.