Disclaimer: I don't own the main characters. They are form Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World. :)

First of all, I had to thank you everybody, who read my previous story (New friends), and much more thanks for those, who wrote a review. Thank you Ksarrah, and cairo1. I'm happy you liked it. I also hope, you'll enjoy this story too. It's only a short story, I've chosen to translate from Hungarian. ( In this decision Vid Z.had a great part :)))

I also have to apologise for my language problems. I can only promise, I will do my best. :)))

Now, let's start it!

The Storm

Chapter1

The day was amazing. It wasn't too warm and wasn't too cold. The jungle was relative dry, because it haven't reined for a time. All in one, every circumstances were perfect for going out, of course for different reasons.

- I swear Ned, If you drop another mango again in my head, I….I really don't know what I will do!- shouted Veronica facing the high tree, where the American journalist started to climb another part of the huge tree.

- I'm sorry, it just slipped out of my head. Ah..- he looked down with a grim on his face, when another fruit landed on the ground – Sorry, again!

- It doesn't matter, fortunately you aim worst then climbing tree!- laughed the girl

- Hm… I should be offended at this… You know that?- raised his eyebrows, and he slipped again a little forward.

- Yeah? And why don't you do it?- answered the girl boldly.

- Because,- he looked down, straight in her eyes- because I know, that you wouldn't love my any other way, and you care about me. – and he smiled.

Veronica blushed, raised her head and asked with a huge smile.

And how do you know that?

In this moment the branch cracked under him,

Oh my God, Ned!

Fortunately he reacted very quick, and stabilized himself on another larger branch.

Are you all right?- asked the blond

Of course I am. I've just answered your last question.- he grinned

Well, You had better take care of those mangos, until then I'll see what had find again Challenger! Be careful!- and she went away.

Be careful, be careful- he murmured it before himself. He watched the women, as she walked away, and moved a bit, but swayed, and nearly fall off the tree. After he straightened himself, and added with a serious face- I'm always careful.

-Tell me, John, what more do you want to shoot down?- asked Richard, as he dragged the plunder with him through the jungle. They had shot more bird that day, and he was getting tired. The little group started at dawn to fill their stocks with meat. As always, it was Roxton's and Marguerite's job, but today they had company. The two new member of the treehouse escorted them to give them some help. Naturally the hunter lead the way, he was followed by Marguerite, than came the man who asked this question.

- Well, I saw a herd of board not so long.- turned a little Roxton, as his eyes pasted their surrounding searching for any danger.- I should have shot it, but it was too big bringing it back alone. Now, that we are …

- Have I heard good lord Roxton- interrupted Marguerite- that you brought me out from my comfort bed this early today, only to carry weight?

- But Marguerite, What do you think about me…

The last member of the group, Charlie walked silently, but she was very full of that day. Nothing seemed normal, and she find it annoying. Just like a sixth sense told her that it wasn't a good day for anything. She fell many times, and get dirty, sweaty, and although she was determined not to say a word, she couldn't hold it back any longer.

-Can we do a little break, please? Why is that hurry?

Everyone turned, and stared at her. This was the first time, they realized, how pale and tired (s)he was, and she panted.

-I see, you are not a big hiker, my boy. – said the hunter- But the top is not too far, than you can stay with Richard, until I go ahead with Miss Krux. Will it be right?

He got only a nod and they started again, straight toward the top of the mountain.

This was the first chapter, and the one I've translated. I'm sorry but I don't know, how long you have to wait for the next one, because my life is a mess now.

Until then R&R:)))