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Chapter 7
"How do we know she's even here? She could be back in London for all we know" Despite the months living back in London, the hunter in him sprung back to life.
"She's the Protector's daughter, this is the only home she's ever known, where else would she go?" their London skepticism would have to disappear if they wanted to find Veronica.
"She's right, old boy. Veronica has to be somewhere on the plateau" they finally reached the electrified fence.
"Where? There are areas and tribes we know nothing about" the tree house was eerily quiet, as if no one had been living there.
"Hello, Finn?" there was no response.
They scattered, looking for her. Still, they were unable to find her.
As they re-entered the living room, a ball of light landed.
John aimed his rifle at the light as an Avatar appeared.
"Chosen One" the avatar kneeled, his breathing heavy and face red.
"Where is Veronica?".
"My Lady Protector and her daughter are captives of Danubis. He intends to marry Lady Veronica and gain control of the Plateau through their marriage and offspring".
"How do we know your not lying?" John demanded.
"I watched my brothers and sisters being slaughtered. The Protector was thrown in jail. The only way to save the Plateau and the line of the Protector is the union of Danubis and Lady Veronica".
"How do we get into Avalon?" George questioned.
Suddenly, the idea popped into Marguerite's head.
"Veronica will need to prepare for her wedding. I will be some sort of dresser and you two will be my guards".
"What a surprise" Roxton joked. Marguerite replied with a jolt to his ribs.
"How soon can you take us to Avalon?".
"As soon as you are ready," the Avatar informed them.
"Now what?" John asked as they stood in front of the gates. The Avalon they were approaching was not the one they left.
"Follow me" Two burly guards stood in front of the gate.
"What do you want?" the guard asked.
"I was sent by the Lady Protector. She insists that her daughter be properly attired for her wedding to Lord Danubis" George and John opened their arms to reveal the cloth and sewing kit.
"You can go, but they must stay here" the guard indicated to Roxton and Challenger.
"They must come. This cloth is very special. Only they can touch it. If anyone else touches it, it becomes poisonous" Marguerite quickly fibbed.
"What about Lady Veronica? She would die if she wears your cloth" Marguerite was caught off guard.
"Lady Veronica is the designated wearer; she will not be harmed by the poison".
"Let me see that" the second guard, still skeptical. It was as if the cloth mesmerized them. Neither saw either Roxton or Challenger coming at them. They quickly dragged the guards to the bushes, before running inside, heading towards the castle.
Veronica stood in her room as the attendants dressed her for dinner.
"Pardon me, milady, the dressmaker has arrived".
"Send her in" Veronica breathed a sigh of relief; the Avatar had gotten to the tree house.
"Leave us" the attendants departed.
"You're alright" Veronica was relieved to see her friends.
"Where is your mother and Finn?" Challenger asked.
"Down the hall, Finn is in the dungeon. There are guards everywhere, how did you get in?".
"Magic cloth" Marguerite almost had to laugh at how serious she sounded.
"Speaking of magic, can you use your powers to get us out of here?" Roxton asked.
"Danubis is too powerful; he would know were escaping before we got past the first gate".
"Then we'll have to use the old fashioned way" the hunter in Roxton sprang up, eager for the chance to flex his fighting skills.
Knocking the guards down who stood at Veronica's door they ran quickly for Abigail's room.
"Mother" Veronica ran to her mother, eager to see that her mother was safe.
"Veronica, how did you escape? I was afraid the messenger would not reach you. Where is Ned?" Abigail noticed the lone absence from the group.
"He had plans".
"Gladys" Veronica's face heated in anger at the thought of that woman's claws in Ned.
"You will get Ned back, but we must get to Finn and get out of here".
"It's about time you guys got here," Finn grumbled as they reached her cell.
"Nice to see you too, Finn".
"Now what?" Roxton asked.
"Where did Mother go?" Veronica turned around to see Danubis holding a knife to Abigail's throat.
"I tried to be nice, but you had to try to escape. Bring her to me" The guards dragged Veronica to Danubis.
"You will marry me tomorrow and your friends will watch, or you will all die by sunset tomorrow".
I apologize about this chapter and last chapter; I had to move the story along. I haven't forgotten Ned, I promise. Would you please make my day and send a review or two?