Author : chantal
Rating : various but i don't think it will reach R , i will add a note if
it does .
Summary : Marguerite , Roxton , married , 1937, Churchcill , Hitler ,
Hindenburg disaster :o
NOTES : A few notes before I start , in 1922 marguerite is 30 imo , so in 1937 she's 45 and when she has her child in 1932 she's 40 and child birth at that age is possible . Political facts are mostly accurate but if u find something wrong please tell me so I can correct it , same for spelling and grammar :o and english terms , I do my best . Thanks Anne for the translation of the title among other things and thanks Blue for being my beta I really really appreciate it . .
I hope u enjoy this cause it is a very special fanfic for me . And reviews are always welcomed .
Eine Liebe größer als der Tod ( A love bigger than death . )
London ... they were back , it had been almost ten years . Ten years since 1927 when they found a way out of the plateau . A more appropriate word would be stumbled , since it was Ned Malone who , after entering one of the caves found the portal . A cave , not far from the tree house . "We've been here a hundred times , I deciphered these walls for Ned's journals , there was nothing here ." was Marguerite's first impression as she looked at the others in surprise . "Bloody hell Challenger what could have caused this ?" "Well Roxton , due to the plateau's mysterious time waves this could be like one of those portals that led us into the future ." Replied Challenger as he walked closer to the luminescent phenomena ahead . "Be careful Challenger ." warned Marguerite . "This is amazing " Added Malone as Veronica stood still and silent beside him . "This might take me back to the future ?" "We don't know Finn , we don't know where we will find ourselves when we cross it ." Answered Challenger before touching the ripples ever so gently . As he did the ripples expanded and George Challenger backed off , standing once again next to his fellow explorers . The gate somehow morphed showing blurry London ,with the echo in the background of a familiar Big Ben . "Oh my god " cried Marguerite ,"London " Her face lit and her smile widened , her heart raced so hard , finally it was there , in front of them , quite similar to the gate she once had to sacrifice all her jewels for to the traveler , but this time , it was their finding and sacrifices weren't to be made . Plans were to be made , the gate was to be studied , before venturing into the unknown and if luck was on their side ! before finally getting back to London .
Veronica had made her decision and they all understood her choice , she was the protector of the plateau and her life was here , Ned Malone was to stay with her , he simply knew this was where he had to be . Here on the plateau , as he wandered through the forests and met tribes , learning each day more and more about life and appreciating the simplest things , he had found his heart's true quest and was to remain here . After all one of his heart's findings was Veronica Finn had made the same decision , being from the future , it would be impossible for her to adapt in a society that limited the freedom she was so accustomed to . She was far too wild to live in a society like London's in the late twenties .
And so it was , Challenger had studied the portal to such extent that he was even sure he was able to , with proper measures and calculus , rebuild or simulate one for them to return once more , and if that was to not work then Maple White's map would have to do . They promised to meet once again , and Veronica was promised the route to the plateau would be kept a secret . George respected that , after all the years of being accommodated by the jungle girl , his conscience was not to allow him to ruin such trust and love for simple fame , he wanted to return to London for his Jesse not caring anymore about what he was to bring back to prove each and every theory of his .
The parting was heartbreaking indeed , Veronica and Marguerite had become so close in the past years , after all it had been almost a decade , living in the same home , sharing the same burdens , fears , hopes . They hugged for moments not letting go , wishing each other the best of luck , Marguerite whispered advice in Veronica's ear , words that made her smile as she looked towards Ned Malone . The jungle girl and reporter had been together for some years but still with all the responsibilities took no serious steps , for the future on the plateau was always unknown and unsure and Veronica being the protector made it even more so .
Now they were in London , three of the five explorers , three of the six family members , Summerlee was not found and Veronica and Ned were miles away , world away , perhaps even dimensions . In London and it was 1937 , John Roxton and Challenger had taken a trip to the plateau four years after their return , only to find that Finn had been living with the Zangas occasionally returning to the tree house which was now the official home of Ned Malone and Veronica Layton as they shared it with a beautiful daughter named after Marguerite .
Marguerite Krux , couldn't make it , she was busy finalizing her deals and paying her last debts , finally sealing the envelope of misadventures and broken past . Her marriage to Roxton had resurrected many shadows , but the lord was clear on one point , he was to stick by her side and indeed as they worked together they had finally reached the point where her history was cleared , her debts were paid and they were to live happily together . And now she was signing her last paper , freeing herself from each and every demon . She wanted to see Veronica though but she also wanted the stability , deep inside she knew that was what she owed John after so many years of understanding , she owed him a happy family , peace of mind and she loved him now even more for being a man of his word , for being her knight in shining armor and saving her , standing by her , for not making it about money but about love , he didn't give a damn about where his fortune was being spent as long as that would bring him and his beloved to a point where they will be living in peace , away from all the shadows , away from the past , just him and her surrounded by the love and respect and care and the usual bickering from time to time . Since then, since 1931 , so many things had changed , that peace was found and they lived happily , another trip was to be made soon , Challenger had already been gone for a couple of months , and the Roxtons were to follow in a few weeks . Now the family wasn't limited to John and Marguerite , they were blessed with a son , a year after his return from his trip to the plateau . Eric William Roxton , born on April six 1932. He was the most beautiful gift , and the most encouraging promise for a hopeful future and a new beginning . But this was 1937 and things were starting to be unstable . Marguerite knew what was awaiting , and it came , in the form of an envelope , it reached her and the inevitable was to happen .
"No , Marguerite , those times are over , we promised , you promised ." His eyes lit with pain and a hint of fury . "I can't Roxton , I have to , I told you , I told you a thousand times ." The heiress replied passing by him , and standing behind her desk lighting a cigarette . "But now you have Eric to think of , it's not just you and me Marguerite ."He pleaded thinking , this can't be , goddamn it how stubborn can she be , we rebuilt everything . " I told you it will always come to haunt me , and you promised to go through it together ." She answered smoking nervously . "Yes I did , but this is something you can refuse ." "How can I ? Tell me ? would you not help your own country . It IS who I am John ?" "Marguerite , you are different now ." "It's nothing John , nothing serious , honest , you have to trust me ." She put off her cigarette in the tray , standing still and looking at him . "Bloody hell Marguerite , how can you say it's not serious when I am standing here with official papers in my hands , papers carrying orders and those orders don't seem like nothing to me ." He exploded , walking towards her and laying the papers on the desk for her to see . "John , I am too old for field work , they just want me to train a few women ." She tried to explain . "That doesn't work with me Marguerite , you were and still are the best thing they had , you are in as good a shape as you were and have grown more experienced , it can't be just that ." He nodded "John these are not even official , they're from the chancellor ." "Chancellor eh ! and you say they are not official , that's Winston bloody Churchill ." She had no answer , her gaze went around the room , but never finding his , he was right Winston Churchill had been warning Britain about Hitler since 1932 and he was starting to take action and being heard . Marguerite walked past him . "We'll talk about this later , Eric needs to be taking his bath before dinner ." "No " He grabbed her arm and made her look at him . "Please John don't do this ." She pleaded "I can't accept this Marguerite , we were happy and fine , we were settled ." She broke lose from his grip and looked at him with teary eyes . "If I don't go willingly , I will be forced . besides I want to do this John I need to ." "Why Marguerite , I just don't understand ." "Because John , because I have lost the essence of what I truly am , because even though I have a heavenly life right now , there's something lacking , I miss it , I miss me , and this might sound weird and crazy but I kind of miss the sleepless nights , the mind wrecking telegrams ..." She smiled nervously ." I miss feeling heroic ." "I can't believe this , I can't believe you ." He answered shaking his head and she could distinguish a bit of hate in his beautiful eyes . She regretted what she said for a moment , but then how could she hide her feelings from him , he was supposed to be her constant , he was supposed to understand . " You won't understand John ." She whispered as she walked out of the library heading upstairs to find her son , leaving behind her a broken man . She was drifting away from him again , all he gave her was not enough , he , his son , their home , a stable life , was not enough , being there for her , was not enough !
He furiously walked out of the room and out of the house commanding the valet to get him his car , he would drive , no particular destination , he would just drive hoping to find a solution , to find an answer , even acceptance .
TBC
NOTES : A few notes before I start , in 1922 marguerite is 30 imo , so in 1937 she's 45 and when she has her child in 1932 she's 40 and child birth at that age is possible . Political facts are mostly accurate but if u find something wrong please tell me so I can correct it , same for spelling and grammar :o and english terms , I do my best . Thanks Anne for the translation of the title among other things and thanks Blue for being my beta I really really appreciate it . .
I hope u enjoy this cause it is a very special fanfic for me . And reviews are always welcomed .
Eine Liebe größer als der Tod ( A love bigger than death . )
London ... they were back , it had been almost ten years . Ten years since 1927 when they found a way out of the plateau . A more appropriate word would be stumbled , since it was Ned Malone who , after entering one of the caves found the portal . A cave , not far from the tree house . "We've been here a hundred times , I deciphered these walls for Ned's journals , there was nothing here ." was Marguerite's first impression as she looked at the others in surprise . "Bloody hell Challenger what could have caused this ?" "Well Roxton , due to the plateau's mysterious time waves this could be like one of those portals that led us into the future ." Replied Challenger as he walked closer to the luminescent phenomena ahead . "Be careful Challenger ." warned Marguerite . "This is amazing " Added Malone as Veronica stood still and silent beside him . "This might take me back to the future ?" "We don't know Finn , we don't know where we will find ourselves when we cross it ." Answered Challenger before touching the ripples ever so gently . As he did the ripples expanded and George Challenger backed off , standing once again next to his fellow explorers . The gate somehow morphed showing blurry London ,with the echo in the background of a familiar Big Ben . "Oh my god " cried Marguerite ,"London " Her face lit and her smile widened , her heart raced so hard , finally it was there , in front of them , quite similar to the gate she once had to sacrifice all her jewels for to the traveler , but this time , it was their finding and sacrifices weren't to be made . Plans were to be made , the gate was to be studied , before venturing into the unknown and if luck was on their side ! before finally getting back to London .
Veronica had made her decision and they all understood her choice , she was the protector of the plateau and her life was here , Ned Malone was to stay with her , he simply knew this was where he had to be . Here on the plateau , as he wandered through the forests and met tribes , learning each day more and more about life and appreciating the simplest things , he had found his heart's true quest and was to remain here . After all one of his heart's findings was Veronica Finn had made the same decision , being from the future , it would be impossible for her to adapt in a society that limited the freedom she was so accustomed to . She was far too wild to live in a society like London's in the late twenties .
And so it was , Challenger had studied the portal to such extent that he was even sure he was able to , with proper measures and calculus , rebuild or simulate one for them to return once more , and if that was to not work then Maple White's map would have to do . They promised to meet once again , and Veronica was promised the route to the plateau would be kept a secret . George respected that , after all the years of being accommodated by the jungle girl , his conscience was not to allow him to ruin such trust and love for simple fame , he wanted to return to London for his Jesse not caring anymore about what he was to bring back to prove each and every theory of his .
The parting was heartbreaking indeed , Veronica and Marguerite had become so close in the past years , after all it had been almost a decade , living in the same home , sharing the same burdens , fears , hopes . They hugged for moments not letting go , wishing each other the best of luck , Marguerite whispered advice in Veronica's ear , words that made her smile as she looked towards Ned Malone . The jungle girl and reporter had been together for some years but still with all the responsibilities took no serious steps , for the future on the plateau was always unknown and unsure and Veronica being the protector made it even more so .
Now they were in London , three of the five explorers , three of the six family members , Summerlee was not found and Veronica and Ned were miles away , world away , perhaps even dimensions . In London and it was 1937 , John Roxton and Challenger had taken a trip to the plateau four years after their return , only to find that Finn had been living with the Zangas occasionally returning to the tree house which was now the official home of Ned Malone and Veronica Layton as they shared it with a beautiful daughter named after Marguerite .
Marguerite Krux , couldn't make it , she was busy finalizing her deals and paying her last debts , finally sealing the envelope of misadventures and broken past . Her marriage to Roxton had resurrected many shadows , but the lord was clear on one point , he was to stick by her side and indeed as they worked together they had finally reached the point where her history was cleared , her debts were paid and they were to live happily together . And now she was signing her last paper , freeing herself from each and every demon . She wanted to see Veronica though but she also wanted the stability , deep inside she knew that was what she owed John after so many years of understanding , she owed him a happy family , peace of mind and she loved him now even more for being a man of his word , for being her knight in shining armor and saving her , standing by her , for not making it about money but about love , he didn't give a damn about where his fortune was being spent as long as that would bring him and his beloved to a point where they will be living in peace , away from all the shadows , away from the past , just him and her surrounded by the love and respect and care and the usual bickering from time to time . Since then, since 1931 , so many things had changed , that peace was found and they lived happily , another trip was to be made soon , Challenger had already been gone for a couple of months , and the Roxtons were to follow in a few weeks . Now the family wasn't limited to John and Marguerite , they were blessed with a son , a year after his return from his trip to the plateau . Eric William Roxton , born on April six 1932. He was the most beautiful gift , and the most encouraging promise for a hopeful future and a new beginning . But this was 1937 and things were starting to be unstable . Marguerite knew what was awaiting , and it came , in the form of an envelope , it reached her and the inevitable was to happen .
"No , Marguerite , those times are over , we promised , you promised ." His eyes lit with pain and a hint of fury . "I can't Roxton , I have to , I told you , I told you a thousand times ." The heiress replied passing by him , and standing behind her desk lighting a cigarette . "But now you have Eric to think of , it's not just you and me Marguerite ."He pleaded thinking , this can't be , goddamn it how stubborn can she be , we rebuilt everything . " I told you it will always come to haunt me , and you promised to go through it together ." She answered smoking nervously . "Yes I did , but this is something you can refuse ." "How can I ? Tell me ? would you not help your own country . It IS who I am John ?" "Marguerite , you are different now ." "It's nothing John , nothing serious , honest , you have to trust me ." She put off her cigarette in the tray , standing still and looking at him . "Bloody hell Marguerite , how can you say it's not serious when I am standing here with official papers in my hands , papers carrying orders and those orders don't seem like nothing to me ." He exploded , walking towards her and laying the papers on the desk for her to see . "John , I am too old for field work , they just want me to train a few women ." She tried to explain . "That doesn't work with me Marguerite , you were and still are the best thing they had , you are in as good a shape as you were and have grown more experienced , it can't be just that ." He nodded "John these are not even official , they're from the chancellor ." "Chancellor eh ! and you say they are not official , that's Winston bloody Churchill ." She had no answer , her gaze went around the room , but never finding his , he was right Winston Churchill had been warning Britain about Hitler since 1932 and he was starting to take action and being heard . Marguerite walked past him . "We'll talk about this later , Eric needs to be taking his bath before dinner ." "No " He grabbed her arm and made her look at him . "Please John don't do this ." She pleaded "I can't accept this Marguerite , we were happy and fine , we were settled ." She broke lose from his grip and looked at him with teary eyes . "If I don't go willingly , I will be forced . besides I want to do this John I need to ." "Why Marguerite , I just don't understand ." "Because John , because I have lost the essence of what I truly am , because even though I have a heavenly life right now , there's something lacking , I miss it , I miss me , and this might sound weird and crazy but I kind of miss the sleepless nights , the mind wrecking telegrams ..." She smiled nervously ." I miss feeling heroic ." "I can't believe this , I can't believe you ." He answered shaking his head and she could distinguish a bit of hate in his beautiful eyes . She regretted what she said for a moment , but then how could she hide her feelings from him , he was supposed to be her constant , he was supposed to understand . " You won't understand John ." She whispered as she walked out of the library heading upstairs to find her son , leaving behind her a broken man . She was drifting away from him again , all he gave her was not enough , he , his son , their home , a stable life , was not enough , being there for her , was not enough !
He furiously walked out of the room and out of the house commanding the valet to get him his car , he would drive , no particular destination , he would just drive hoping to find a solution , to find an answer , even acceptance .
TBC