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Chapter 3- Hidnomesium
"Challenger, are you sure this hib-na-mis-um plant is so far away? Maybe we could find it some place that's a little closer to the tree house, for Malone's sake." Roxton was a little annoyed with the fact that they had to travel so far while Malone may be dying.
"It's Hidnomesium, and it can only be found in the eastern part of the plateau, I'm sure of it." Challenger stated. They had only been gone since yesterday evening. Now they were traveling east, toward the location of the Hidnomesium plant. Toward Malone's cure. It was late afternoon so the group decided to stop for a quick lunch break. "So Challenger, any idea of how this plant can actually save Malone?" Roxton asked. Challenger's mouth was full so Veronica decided to try and explain. "Well, there is a liquid inside of the stem of the Hidnomesium. That liquid, once the patient consumes it, immediately targets the poison. The Hidnomesium juice then dissolves all the toxic poison and pushes it out through the body. Soon the patient will fully recover from the sickness." Veronica was now ore determined to find the Hidnomesium then ever before. "Let's go now guys. Lunch break is over." "Yes, all right. Just et me finish off my dried raptor eat in peace." Roxton continued on eating. Challenger gathered his things and walked up to Veronica. "Very well put my dear. Couldn't have explained it better myself. " Challenger complimented. "Thanks. My father explained it to me when one of his friends got sick and we had to find some of the plant." Veronica looked sad but then shook out of it. "Hurry up Roxton, we've got no time to lose." "Okay I'm ready. Let's go." The three, once again, set off.
Meanwhile Marguerite was in the kitchen when she heard a giggle come from Malone's room. She ran to his room hoping he was awake but he was still unconscious. "Must be one hell of a dream you're having there Malone. Probably about Veronica." Marguerite made a face at Veronica's name. (Do I sense a little bit of jealousy?)
Malone's Dream "Marguerite, it's just a closet." Malone laughed. "Biggest damn closet I've ever seen." Marguerite looked at the closet in awe. "Wait'll you see our bedroom. That's a big one." Malone led Marguerite out of the coat and shoe close, and into the next part of the house, the living area. "Oh my God! It's beautiful!" The room they were in now consisted of two Large sofas, one medium sized sofa and two couches. An elegant glass coffee table sat in the middle of the room. There were many expensive paintings hung up on the walls and beautiful plants all around the room. A fireplace was lit in the one of the corners of the room and as a centerpiece; there was a diamond vase with twenty white roses inside. There were dozens of framed photos with Marguerite and Malone happy together. On a small corner table there was a telephone. Marguerite looked at Malone. "It's perfect," she sighed. "Not half as perfect as you." Malone and Marguerite looked at each other for a moment, then kissed passionately. "I was once told that compliments are the way to a woman's heart?" "Yes, very true. Keep them coming." Malone laughed. "Shall we continue?" "Yes let's." Malone took his lady's hand and escorted her to the next room.
After a complete tour of their new home, Malone and Marguerite relaxed on a sofa. A servant walked up to the couple. "Excuse me Mrs. and Mr. Malone. This letter just came for. It is from Lord John Roxton and his wife." The servant handed the letter to Malone. "Thank you Smithers." Smithers nodded and left the couple alone to read the letter. Malone stared at it for a minute. He didn't make any attempt to open it. "Well come on Ned. Lets see what it's about." Marguerite urged. Malone opened the letter and proceeded to read it out loud. "To our friends. Veronica and I are writing this letter to you to congratulate you for your newly found love and marriage. We are extremely sorry for missing the wedding ceremony, but Veronica went into labor the night before the wedding. We now have a son, William. Anyway, how's New York treating you? We are thinking of moving from our home here in London, to New York to raise our son. We are looking foreward to your response. Best wishes on your years to come, John Richard Roxton and Veronica Layton Roxton. "They have a son? That's wonderful news Ned! Why don't we fly down to London for a visit? I want to meet Baby Will, not to mention see my old home again." "That sounds like a great idea Marguerite. But first let's get some rest."
Meanwhile, in reality It was late afternoon. Marguerite was lying down in her bed. She had just finished a book and was beginning to feel bored. After a couple more minutes, she decided to check on Malone. She stood up and made her way to the reporters bedroom.
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Chapter 3- Hidnomesium
"Challenger, are you sure this hib-na-mis-um plant is so far away? Maybe we could find it some place that's a little closer to the tree house, for Malone's sake." Roxton was a little annoyed with the fact that they had to travel so far while Malone may be dying.
"It's Hidnomesium, and it can only be found in the eastern part of the plateau, I'm sure of it." Challenger stated. They had only been gone since yesterday evening. Now they were traveling east, toward the location of the Hidnomesium plant. Toward Malone's cure. It was late afternoon so the group decided to stop for a quick lunch break. "So Challenger, any idea of how this plant can actually save Malone?" Roxton asked. Challenger's mouth was full so Veronica decided to try and explain. "Well, there is a liquid inside of the stem of the Hidnomesium. That liquid, once the patient consumes it, immediately targets the poison. The Hidnomesium juice then dissolves all the toxic poison and pushes it out through the body. Soon the patient will fully recover from the sickness." Veronica was now ore determined to find the Hidnomesium then ever before. "Let's go now guys. Lunch break is over." "Yes, all right. Just et me finish off my dried raptor eat in peace." Roxton continued on eating. Challenger gathered his things and walked up to Veronica. "Very well put my dear. Couldn't have explained it better myself. " Challenger complimented. "Thanks. My father explained it to me when one of his friends got sick and we had to find some of the plant." Veronica looked sad but then shook out of it. "Hurry up Roxton, we've got no time to lose." "Okay I'm ready. Let's go." The three, once again, set off.
Meanwhile Marguerite was in the kitchen when she heard a giggle come from Malone's room. She ran to his room hoping he was awake but he was still unconscious. "Must be one hell of a dream you're having there Malone. Probably about Veronica." Marguerite made a face at Veronica's name. (Do I sense a little bit of jealousy?)
Malone's Dream "Marguerite, it's just a closet." Malone laughed. "Biggest damn closet I've ever seen." Marguerite looked at the closet in awe. "Wait'll you see our bedroom. That's a big one." Malone led Marguerite out of the coat and shoe close, and into the next part of the house, the living area. "Oh my God! It's beautiful!" The room they were in now consisted of two Large sofas, one medium sized sofa and two couches. An elegant glass coffee table sat in the middle of the room. There were many expensive paintings hung up on the walls and beautiful plants all around the room. A fireplace was lit in the one of the corners of the room and as a centerpiece; there was a diamond vase with twenty white roses inside. There were dozens of framed photos with Marguerite and Malone happy together. On a small corner table there was a telephone. Marguerite looked at Malone. "It's perfect," she sighed. "Not half as perfect as you." Malone and Marguerite looked at each other for a moment, then kissed passionately. "I was once told that compliments are the way to a woman's heart?" "Yes, very true. Keep them coming." Malone laughed. "Shall we continue?" "Yes let's." Malone took his lady's hand and escorted her to the next room.
After a complete tour of their new home, Malone and Marguerite relaxed on a sofa. A servant walked up to the couple. "Excuse me Mrs. and Mr. Malone. This letter just came for. It is from Lord John Roxton and his wife." The servant handed the letter to Malone. "Thank you Smithers." Smithers nodded and left the couple alone to read the letter. Malone stared at it for a minute. He didn't make any attempt to open it. "Well come on Ned. Lets see what it's about." Marguerite urged. Malone opened the letter and proceeded to read it out loud. "To our friends. Veronica and I are writing this letter to you to congratulate you for your newly found love and marriage. We are extremely sorry for missing the wedding ceremony, but Veronica went into labor the night before the wedding. We now have a son, William. Anyway, how's New York treating you? We are thinking of moving from our home here in London, to New York to raise our son. We are looking foreward to your response. Best wishes on your years to come, John Richard Roxton and Veronica Layton Roxton. "They have a son? That's wonderful news Ned! Why don't we fly down to London for a visit? I want to meet Baby Will, not to mention see my old home again." "That sounds like a great idea Marguerite. But first let's get some rest."
Meanwhile, in reality It was late afternoon. Marguerite was lying down in her bed. She had just finished a book and was beginning to feel bored. After a couple more minutes, she decided to check on Malone. She stood up and made her way to the reporters bedroom.
A/N- well that's it. Please take 10 seconds to review. Just let me know if you want me to continue posting the rest of the story. Thanks everyone who is actually reading this.