Chapter Four
After coming back from Hawaii Jess and Leslie had wonderful time so now they could figure out the secrets behind that stone
they found in Terabithia before going there and he was determined to solve the mystery surrounding it even if it took the rest
of his summer vacation to do it and so far all he knew about the stone was that it glows at night from what she told him also
they still didn't know who it belonged to for that matter and it's seems they're going learn more about the colorful stone soon
enough so while sitting in their castle they were thinking about what to do considering the fact that they really didn't know
very much about the stone but who could they talk to that would know anything when she got an idea of who might be able
to help them.
"I know someone who might be able help us."
"Really who is it?"
"I'm not sure this person will be able to tell us anything about the stone but it can't hurt to try and find out."
"Alright let's get going."
So they got up and left their castle to search for this person she claimed maybe able to help or not however they're weren't
many options to work with after walking down the winding dirt road when they saw a small plain looking house with no
curtains or anything to catch your attention outside either just tall grass, and a bunch of dead flowers when they reached the
door she knocked and a lady with long gray hair and glasses answered the door.
"Can I help you?" She asked
"Well ma'am we we're wondering if you've seen this stone before?" Leslie replied puzzled
"Where did you find it?"
"In the woods over there by the creek."
"I see, so that's where you found it?"
"Yes ma'am."
"May I see the stone you have?"
"Sure."
"How long have you had it?"
"Not very long we found the stone lying on the ground in the woods."
"In that case let me hold on to it for you."
"What for?"
"Because...this stone belongs to me."
"Do you know what it does?"
"Of course please come in."
Once inside the old woman explained exactly what the stone did and told that the stone had mysterious powers and the
colors inside it represent different thing for example red meant a time of war and bloodshed, blue meant a time of sorrow
and despair, green meant a time of plenty and peace, purple meant a time of honor and respect. And should the stone fall
into the wrong hands things would get ugly so its a good thing they found it before somebody else did.
"One last question before we go?" He asked
"Yes,what is it?"
"At night the stone glows what does that mean?"
"Oh that's nothing to worry about that just means it's safe with person keeping it." She exclaimed cheerfully
"Thanks for your help."
"Your welcome."
Now at last he finally got answers he was looking for about the stone they found although for some reason he couldn't
shake the feeling she wasn't telling them everything she knew but he'd save that for another time because after leaving
there Jess and Leslie were heading to Terabithia a place where the adventures never end.