"So, who are we gonna meet, Bug Busters? Are they a lemur, as well?" Julia asked Maurice.
"Well, no they're not a lemur. She's actually a otter and she's really good at removing this particular beetle," replied Maurice.
"Ok, so there's a lemur, an otter; what else is there going to be? Penguins?" said Julia.
"Umm, well yes," Maurice said as he pointed to the two penguins guarding the entrance to the castle.
"Is that where we gotta go?" asked Corenn as she examined the very big building.
"Yes, we just have to talk to the penguins and they'll let us right it. You see, there have been outsiders trying to get in to attack the king, so security is no intense more than ever," said Maurice.
The three walked over to the big gates and Maurice talked to the penguins. "Hey, guys!" he said.
"Hi Maurice, You going in?" asked the taller one.
"Yeah, I found these two girls lost in the desert and one of them has a beetle on their back and they need help removing it, so I'm going to bring them to Marlene," replied Maurice.
"Ok, carry on, and if you see anything suspicious, call us," said the penguin.
The group walked in through the big gates; inside Julia and Corenn were amazed. The high ceilings, the architecture and the fact that there was air conditioning.
"Umm, why there air conditioning?" asked Julia.
"Yeah air condition wasn't invented until 1902 AD but it was still an idea in the 1800s," replied Corenn.
"Well, you see, we are a very smart group of animals. Look we even have TV," said Maurice as he point to one in a room they passed. Maurice led them to the foyer where Marlene was waiting for them. The were a few other people in the room; they stared at the beetle on Julia's back in horror.
"What are you looking at?" Julia asked, in disgust, to the crowd of people around her. "Get lost; I'm pretty sure you people have seen one of these things!"
"Now, Julia relax, please. That thing looks like its getting bigger," said Corenn.
"Ah, Maurice, you've come. I've heard about your friend with the big bug problem," said Marlene. "I can help her, you know."
"Oh, I know. Here, this is Julia and her friend Corenn," replied Maurice. "Hope you can get it off; I tried."
"Well, let me see," said Marlene. "Hmm, this suckers in there deep; it might be awhile."
"Well, ok, I gotta go see if the King needs me," said Maurice.
Marlene examined the big bug, the same way Maurice did and finally it hit her. "These kinds of beetles don't like Lotus, a plant native to Egypt," she finally said. "If we're gonna get rid of this beetle, we're gonna need plenty of Lotus. Come with me."
"Where are we going?" asked Corenn.
"We're going to see one of my friends on the other side of the castle. He can help us," said Marlene.
A/N: Chapter 3 complete! What will become of our heroes next? Find out more in the next chapter! :D