Time Goes By

by Raniatlw

Tragedy seemingly befalls our explorers when a freak accident separates our main couples. Malone and Marguerite are left on the Plateau to cope, while Veronica and Roxton struggle in the outside world to return to their loved ones. But, will feelings be tested, change? Or will each of our adventurer's remain true to the one's they love? MxRxNxV. Complete and revised.

20. Epilogue

A/N: Oct 28, 2012: Edited. And here's the quick epilogue. And with this, I am officially done editing. Still hope you enjoyed!

Disclaimer: I do not own The Lost World.

Epilogue:

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6 months later ~ ~

"Do you, Lord John Roxton, take Marguerite Krux to be your lawfully wedded wife?" the priest asked.

"I do," Roxton replied wholeheartedly, staring lovingly at the white clad Marguerite.

After being given away by Challenger, Marguerite and Roxton now stood at the altar, waiting to be united. At each of their sides stood Malone, Roxton's best man and Veronica, Marguerite's maid of honor. In the audience sat Summerlee, Roxton's mother, Challenger and his wife, and the group of explorers that had accompanied them home. The rest of the seats were filled with guests of Roxton's mother's choosing.

"And do you, Marguerite Krux, take Lord John Roxton to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do," she replied.

"Then, by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride," the priest finished.

Roxton pulled his new wife into his arms. Their lips met in a passionate kiss for all their friends and family to see.

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Later at the reception ~ ~

"Congratulations, you two," Malone exclaimed to the happy couple at the head table.

"Thank you, Ned," Marguerite replied, smiling brightly. "I bet you can't wait for next week."

"Yes. Then it will be your turn," Roxton said to the other happy couple at the table.

"I know what you mean. We want to be married right away and then it's off to the Plateau for us," Veronica gushed.

"And I'll be joining them, along with Jesse," Challenger told them.

"I wish you two would come, too," Veronica said, a little sadly.

"I know. But right now, I think my mother needs us here," Roxton replied.

"And, of course, we'll always visit," Marguerite assured. "And who knows maybe we'll stay for good."

"And we'll all be one big happy family!" Roxton exclaimed.

And the whole group groaned at his sappiness.

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That's it for this story. Hope you'll let me know what you think. A belated thanks to everyone who ever reviewed or read this story. And a future thanks to those who do so in the future. :)