Thanks Natasha, for helping me out again!
Taz.
Everything's alright
by Tessa
Chapter 2: Making plans
Marguerite and Roxton walked back to the treehouse in deep silence. Both were too occupied with their own thoughts. It bothered Roxton a lot that Marguerite really was thinking he meant all the words he said. Right after he had said his sneering remarks, he regretted them. He loved this woman, more than he had ever loved a woman whom had come into his life.
Marguerite heard Roxton's remarks echoing in her head. Tears welled up in her eyes again and she did not notice the low branch. She stumbled against it and uttered a curse. Roxton immediately turned around and rushed over to her. When he was close enough, Marguerite collapsed and Roxton caught her just in time.
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In the treehouse, everyone was silent. They couldn't believe that someone would kidnap Aimée. Summerlee walked towards Veronica's room where the three young persons of the plane where sleeping. In a minute he was back in the living room.
"How are they?" Veronica asked
"They're still asleep. The crash exhausted them." Summerlee replied.
"Do you know what bothers me," Challenger spoke all of a sudden, "I have no idea where those youngsters came from. Look at the plane. There are plans in England but nothing like the one that crashed."
"What are you implying George? That those kids somehow traveled through time? That they are from the future?" Summerlee responded.
No one else was able to react on what just had been said, for Joseph, Phoebe and Alexia entered the living room. Nobody spoke a word until Veronica asked if they were hungry. The four of them went to the kitchen while Summerlee, Challenger and Malone stayed in the living room. When they were out of sight Malone started to look concerned.
"What is wrong my boy?" Summerlee asked.
"Roxton, by this time he should have found Marguerite and Aimée and be back here at the treehouse. Where the hell is he?"
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Roxton had laid Marguerite down on the ground and leaned over her to see if she was still
breathing. When he found out she was breathing, he shifted her in a more comfortable position. She moaned and slowly her eyes opened.
"Thank God. Marguerite are you alright?"
"Yeah, I think so." Marguerite tried to pull herself up. Roxton assisted her. Marguerite didn't know what to do. She longed for Roxton taking her in his arms. On the other hand, his remarks still upset her. Quickly she stood up and walked back to the treehouse, leaving a dismayed Roxton. Not long after that, Roxton followed Marguerite back to the treehouse.
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After a ten minutes walk Roxton and Marguerite were back at the treehouse. When they entered the living room their friends friendly welcomed them. All of them were glad that they had returned safely.
"Where is Aimée?" Malone asked.
"Ask him!" Marguerite said snappish. "If it wasn't for Lord Roxton here, Aimée would be back again!"
"Well excuse me, your highness! If I hadn't stop you they would have killed you!"
Marguerite turned around and looked enraged at Roxton. "Well, maybe it's a good idea to let me do it my own way and let myself killed if that's what it takes to get my daughter back!"
"In case you have forgotten Miss Krux! Aimée is my daughter as well. And I want her back home with us as much as you do!"
Marguerite turned around and bumped into Alexia. She pushed the young woman out of her way and ran off to her room. Alexia looked at the dark-haired woman and than lifted her shoulders. Roxton walked towards her and asked her if she was alright.
"Yeah, thanks." Alexia answered. Satisfied with the answer Roxton went after Marguerite, not knowing that Alexia looked at him with desire in her eyes.
"It's getting pretty late and you have to stay calm, Alexia. Why don't you get some more sleep? You all can stay in my room, I will sleep here in a chair." Veronica offered. All three youngsters were very grateful and went back to bed.
Summerlee and Challenger also went to their rooms. Ned and Veronica were the only ones left.
"You can sleep in my bed." Malone offered. "I will sleep here in a chair."
"Why don't we both sleep in your bed?"
Malone looked at Veronica with surprised eyes. Veronica took his hand and they walked to Malone's bedroom.
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Joseph and Phoebe were soon asleep. Alexia however couldn't. She was thinking about Roxton. When he had carried her back to the treehouse, she sometimes had regained consciousness. She knew he was the right one. She would love him and he would love her. They were made for each other.
Meanwhile Roxton was trying to talk to Marguerite, but he had no success. Marguerite was being as stubborn as she had ever been. Roxton turned around and walked out of the room before he was saying things he surely knew he wouldn't want to say to her.
The next morning everyone was awake rather early. The three young persons were still asleep. The members talked about a way to get Aimée back home.
"I saw there village and they really don't look that friendly." Roxton said.
"Were was it?" Veronica asked.
"Ten, fifteen minutes away from here."
"I think I got a plan. Me, Challenger and Malone are going to the East Side of that village and you and Marguerite are going to the west. We stay there for let's say two hours and watch what they do and how many guards there are. Then we will meet at the big tree."
"Excellent idea Veronica." Roxton said. "Marguerite?"
"Whatever!" Marguerite said careless. Meanwhile Alexia had awakened and she walked into the living room.
"Are all of you going to look for that baby?"
"That baby is happens to be my baby!" Marguerite flied out.
Roxton looked at Marguerite and then to Alexia, who hadn't paid attention to Marguerite's snappish remark.
"Is it okay if I help searching? After all I owe you one." Alexia looked at Roxton. Marguerite saw Alexia look at Roxton and she felt jealousy take over control. She quickly took the elevator downstairs. The others followed.
"In two hours we'll meet at the big tree." Veronica yelled to Roxton, Marguerite and Alexia.