§ § § - February 4, 1979

"First, you return home with me," Roarke told Leslie, guiding her out of the bungalow. "You'll be living in the main house with me, and you may choose a room for yourself. Then there is a great deal to do...a whole new wardrobe for you, and enrolling you in school. I'll send for the transcripts from your other schools. Island law provides that children reach full maturity at age 21, so that means that you will be officially under my care for the next seven years. And perhaps, just perhaps..." He paused and smiled broadly, and Leslie wondered what he had in mind. "I think you might even assist Tattoo and me, in small ways, during the weekends while we are busy granting the fantasies."

"Wow," she blurted as they left the bungalow and started for the main house. "You'd really do that? I could actually help? I'd love that!"

Roarke grinned. "Ah, I see that interests you! Yes, there are times when we can use a little extra assistance. You can learn as you go along, and we'll start you out with small, easy tasks. Later, as you gain experience, I'll give you extra duties to perform. It would be a good way for you to earn an allowance as well." He slipped an arm around her shoulders and patted her upper arm. "Welcome to Fantasy Island, Leslie. May your life here be a happy one."

"I hope so," she murmured, her doubts and worries returning. School? It would be just her luck to see those two girls from the plane, first thing. Even the prospect of helping Roarke and Tattoo out on the weekends couldn't quite banish her misgivings.


Intrigued? Want to read more? As you can undoubtedly see, there's plenty more! To get Leslie's adventures in their proper chronological order, go to the story Toward Healing a Soul (written by me under my FantasyIslander65 nom de plume) and you'll continue on with Leslie's adjustments and settling in to life on the islandnot to mention more fantasies, both original and adapted from actual series episodes. Reviews and comments are welcome, so please feel free to let me know what you think! Fair warning: flamers will be deleted and blocked, so please be constructive, thanks!