Chapter 4: What next!

It had been two weeks since Challenger, Roxton and Finn had found

each other, yet there was still no sign of Veronica or Marguerite. They

had searched the plateau for what felt like top to bottom, but there was

no trace of the two. Roxton and Challenger were in the middle of

planning their next search party, and Finn was in her room, getting

ready, when gunshots rang through the air.

"Did you hear that!" Roxton asked Challenger.

"I do believe I did." Replied Challenger, starting to get excited.

Then, Finn came running up the stairs.

"Did you guys hear the gunshots?" A look of excitement danced on her

face.

"It's Marguerite." Said Roxton "It has to be."

"Well what are we waiting for! Lets go and check it out!" Said Finn,

making her way to the elevator.

Roxton, Challenger, and Finn descended to the jungle floorjust astwo

other gunshots rang through the air.

"This way." Roxton said, taking off in a run.

Roxton could not wait to see Marguerite. He had missed her so much

the past two weeks. It had been a personal hell for him. Not being able

to see her beautiful face everyday, to feel the touch of her skin on his

own, to feel her soft lips caress his own, the thoughts of the sweet

times between them sent shivers down his spine. He HAD to find her.

Another shot rang through the air, interrupting Roxton's thoughts. He

made his way to a clearing and did not exactly see what he had been

hoping to see.

There were three men, who appeared to be some sort of warriors,

standing in front of him one on the ground injured, another on the

ground, dead, and six raptor bodies. The other warriors were trying to

help their injured friend. Then, a familliar voice broke the silence.

"Easy boys. We aren't that far from the treehouse, we can get Bailian

help there."

Roxton could not believe his eyes. Challenger and Finn had caught up

with him at this point, both looking in shock.

"Is that who I think it is?" Asked Finn.

"Yes it is Finn." Said Challenger.

"It's Malone." Said Roxton.

Hearing his name, Malone turned around and could not believe his

eyes.

"Challenger, Roxton." said Malone, making his way over to the other

two and hugging them with joy.

"Where the devil have you been, lad?" Asked Challenger, with tears in

his eyes.

"Who are the people you are with, Neddy boy?" Asked Roxton, happier

then he had been in a long time.

"They are Avatar warriors" said Malone.

"What are you doing with them?" Asked a curious Challenger.

"I will answer all your questions soon" said Ned "but right now we need

to get Bailian back to the treehouse, he has been injured by the

attack."

"Of course." Said Challenger.

Malone went over and told the Avatars what would be happening and

then went back over to the others.

"They will be ready in a moment." Said Malone.

"Alrighty then!" Said Finn.

"Oh, how rude of me" said Malone "It's nice to meet you Finn. I'm sure

you have heard about me by now."

"But...what?...How did you...?" Said Finn, all confused.

"Well Marguerite and Veronica told me all about you, of course!" Said

Malone.

"You've seen them! They're alive! Where Neddy Boy, WHERE!" Asked

Roxton.

"Well, they are in Avalon, of course." Replied Ned, with a smile.

End of Chapter 4! I just love to keep you guys hanging, lol!