S Scientists - Chapter 16

Chapter 16 - Meeting Lolly 

 As the 4 walked up and down, Shreya's bulb flashed. "Don't you remember the old woman, who once helped us defeat Seasea, the sea serpent? I bet she's somewhere near the Old Deed Lane," Saketh agreed, and they all walked into the lane, and spotted a moss-covered house. It had faded words - OLD LOLLY'S SWEET HOME. "I think the woman's name is Lolly Pop. So let's go in," said Saketh. "It seems more like a swamp home than a sweet home," thought Samhitha. They went in. The door was half broken. There was moss water in the floor. The house was covered with moss and cob webs. There was a kitchen, a bathroom, a hallroom and a bedroom. The kitchen was empty, but it had cockroaches all over. Samhitha and Shreya tried not to squeal. 

Next was the bathroom. It was very little, but was super dark. There seemed to be a cat sleeping next to the toilet. Next they visited the hallroom. The table was broken, and there was a torn sofa. Next to it stood a screen less TV, where all kinds of insects lay. They finally went to the bedroom. There was a bed, with no cushions and blanket. Next to it was a rickety table. It was dusty and mossy. Then suddenly, a dark creature came from under the bed. "I bid you welcoming, unknown visitors," the creature croaked. Everyone, including Saketh squealed. 

From under, there came a moss covered creature. "Swamp! Run for your lives!" Samhitha shouted. The creature then shook itself and said, "I'm not a swamp! I'm Lolly! And you must be the S Team. Need any help?" Said Lolly with a grin. Shreya nodded and told Lolly the reason of help. Lolly then led them to a chamber where a crystal ball was placed on a neat table, but the surroundings were dirty. "I see a vision! Of the present! But no one else, except me, can see this vision!" Lolly said, in a rather spooky voice. "What's the vision?" Asked Samhitha eagerly. "The vision, it is...." Lolly said. "Hi Ho looking through a computer!" Everyone's eager face dropped. What? How could this help? "Excuse me, Lollypop head, how do you think this can help? Are you stupid?" Saketh asked growing angry. "Don't talk to her like that!" Shreya whispered.  Lolly laughed. "Don't interrupt before I finish, young lad. Hi Ho has set up secret cameras all over the world. Wherever you go, Hi Ho will know what you're up to. But he won't know about the vision, and so, please be aware. 

"I think I've helped lots, so it's time for my nap. Now it's all to you, scientists. But beware, Hi Ho's plans are not lame. They'll trick you, poison you, and there's no way you're gonna get outta his hair. Only a wise one's plan can save you, my dears," Lolly said, and left for the mossy bedroom. Saketh once again thought hardly about the words Lolly had said. He had an idea. An amazing idea. A charming idea. An idea which will spare their lives.