The first half of 2003 was quite a dark period for me and my family. I started to have difficulty breathing and felt very sick. This caused my parents to become super worried, so they rushed me to a children's hospital. After the doctors examined my present state, they announced to my parents with a somewhat pessimistic tone, "Sir, ma'am, your daughter is suffering from a severe bout of asthma. Unless you find a remedy right away, she might not be able to survive." However, that didn't stop them from trying to cure my illness. After leaving the hospital, we went to a nearby drugstore. There, they asked one of the pharmacists if they have any asthma remidies in stock. The pharmacist then found a nebulizer, which is a device that can improve breathing problems. At first, I felt uncomfortable while they used it on me, but I knew that it was for my own health and survival. As the days passed, my condition started to improve. My father also ordered some imported antibiotics from the internet to help with the healing process. These antibiotics actually tasted pleasant, and they had no problems with me whining about them. After a few months, my asthma finally disappeared, and I haven't had another attack ever since. In September, I started school. Now, this is where my parents, particularly my mother, began to notice that I have a really quirky and unique personality. Even the teacher and my classmates became aware of this. I wasn't interested in the group activities and singing, I'd rather explore the school grounds and browse the library. I even talked with the elderly principal several times! Also, there were some instances where I would blurt out the answer to the question the teacher was asking the students in a round table during quiz time, and my response was actually correct. I was reading the books in the library during this activity. The question that the teacher was asking was, "T for...?" I blurted, "TARANTULA!" This caused the teacher and my classmates to become puzzled and wonder where the voice came from. After a while, the teacher said, "That is the correct answer." Still, they were curious why I wasn't present. Despite my disinterest in the group activities, I did manage to make a friend during my time there. Her name was Patch. She was so sweet. She followed me everywhere I went and smiled at me often. Sadly, this friendship was short-lived. We parted ways after the school year ended the following year. I didn't have any new friends since that time. Anyways, during those days where I would have homework, I was introduced to the computer for the first time. Once, my mother caught me while I was using it because she saw lots of files popping out on the screen. She became very panicky, while I was just chilled. When she asked me what I was doing, I simply told her, "Oh, I'm just checking the memory." Everything eventually went back to normal. I surprised her yet again when one day, she saw me reading the sentences aloud in the more complex stages of my school exercises. She said, "Wow, Jackie! You already know how to read!" It soon made sense to her why I was so bored with the earlier exercises. She was still walking in the letter sounds part, while I jumped to saying sentences aloud. I was also awarded the "Bookworm Kid" certificate during the school's year-end awards banquet.
Back outside, the Geordie twins and Bridget have been doing an excellent job in keeping the visitors at ease by telling them some humorous stories. Just then, one of them said, "Hey, chaps, I can hear Beatles music coming from the castle!" Another replied, "I can hear it, too! Shall we all go back inside and check it out?" Scruffy said while having an inner sense that their plan was a success, "Yeah. There must be a concert going on. Follow me." And sure enough, the music led them upstairs and to the throne room. Upon entering and seeing the four mop-topped lads having a blast, the visitors exclaimed, "Woah! Is this for real?! It's the Beatles themselves!" John replied, "Well, hello there! Come and join us!" In a heartbeat, everyone jumped into the fun. They clapped, danced, and sang along with the band. Meanwhile, Scruffy, Buzzy, and Bridget flashed a thumbs up to Rosie, Nicholas, and Zack. The three friends smiled and winked in response. So did the Beatles.
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"Gotcha!" Exclaimed John as the group entered the demon-infested throne room. The others laughed in response. After the Beatles, Rosie, and Nicholas set up their instruments, the concert started. Paul kicked things off with "Mr. Moonlight". When the evil spirits heard the music, they began to scream in agony. Rosie said, "Yes! Our plan is working!" Nicholas replied, "Indeed, it is, love!" At last, just as the song ended, the evil spirits were in such an unbearable state that they disappeared into nothing but thin air. Everyone paused for a while to feel it. John said, "They're gone. Those demons are gone for good." George added, "Yep. We did it, mates! That means this room is safe once again." The others exclaimed, "Yeah, yeah, yeah!" Ringo then said, "Let's continue our concert so that the visitors can hear our music. It will make them curious and eventually lure them back here." Zack replied, "Certainly. This is so much fun!" And that's just what they did.
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In a stealthy manner, the Beatles, Rosie, Nicholas, and Zack searched thoroughly all over the castle. This included the courtyard, the dungeons, the dining hall, and the armory room. As they entered the upper area, they started to hear the mysterious noises. They were quite creepy and consisted mainly of shrieks and growls. John said, "It looks like those haunting sounds are coming from the throne room, and they might be evil spirits!" Rosie exclaimed, "I think so, too! I bet that is what made the visitors frightened." John replied, "Yeah. Don't worry, me mates. I know of a way on how we can get rid of them. We'll go inside that room and have another mini concert!" Nicholas remarked, "What a capital idea there, John!" Zack added, "Indeed!" George said, "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get going and exterminate those demons with our music!" And so, the group shared a big, crispy high five and marched confidently and full of optimism to the throne room.
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When everyone made it to the castle, they saw several visitors outside. They were trembling in fear after hearing the strange noises. John said, "All right, so this is what we'll do. Rosie, Nicholas, and Zack, you can come with me and my mates inside the castle to look for where those noises are coming from. Then, we will think of a way to get rid of them. Meanwhile, Scruffy, Buzzy, and Bridget can stay here to talk with the visitors to distract them from becoming too scared." Rosie replied, "Okie dokie. We're on that." The others nodded in agreement. John exclaimed, "Good! Let's go!" What that, Rosie, Nicholas, Zack, and the Beatles bravely went inside the castle and started their investigation.
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Everyone made it back to London at around ten o'clock. As they walked back to the dorm, George said, "That was quite a journey we had. Thanks again for getting my voice back." Rosie replied, "You're very welcome, Georgie. Anything for a friend." George smiled again and gave Rosie a big, loving hug and kiss. She couldn't help but do the same for him in return. Nicholas, Zack, the Geordie twins, Bridget, John, Paul, and Ringo watched them with awe. Afterwards, George held Rosie's hand until they reached the dorm with the others following behind them. Upon entering, the group got ready for bed and called it a night. And so, this ends another thrilling adventure for the six friends and the Beatles. More escapades are in store for them soon.
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The trek to the fountain had been going smoothly for the six friends and the Beatles. In fact, they only had to go through three obstacles, which were a wide, swinging bridge, a small cave, and finally, an elevated cliff. Upon reaching the top, the group saw a sign with the fountain's picture. This indicated that they were close to reaching it at last. Rosie exclaimed, "Come on, everybody! We're almost there!" Nicholas added, "Yes! And George's voice will be back in no time!" With this, George became all the more excited and eager to talk once again.
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