The Return

What up guys! This is my first story on Greek mythology so be kind. Of course I don't own any of the characters in here besides the people who are not the gods or goddesses. But it'd be hella kool if I did! XD Anyway on with the story!!!!!

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CH 1

Riiiinnnng! I reluctantly opened my eyes to the sound of my alarm. Whoever bought it for me I deeply loathed them at the moment. I mean come on! I stayed up till 2 in the morning trying to do my Calculus homework. I pressed the snooze button then looked at the time…It was 6:30. I had a strange feeling that I was forgetting something. *Knock* "Come in…." I mumbled, looking around at my room I realized that my room was so dirty to the point that you would have thought that you were at a junkyard. A fragile, pixie-like looking girl opened my door. Her cream colored skin glowed with warmth, as did her smile. My day seemed to brighten just looking at her, not in that way of course.

"Nesa! What on earth is wrong with you? How can you wake up this early and STILL be smiling?" I asked, a bit of irritation and suspicion in my voice.

"Oh Alexandra, as the sun arises from thy sky so do I!" She giggled out. In truth, it kind of always bugged me when Nesa always talked like that and hated it when she used my full name, I much preferred Alex. I don't know but it was like she talked like she was in the medieval times or something. Maybe even before that. Either way I always let it go I mean she's been my friend since I was 13, I'm 17. "Anyhow, your grandmother would like to see you. Best well get dressed." I numbly nodded. What the hell? Why would Grandma Adreana want to see me? Nesa sat on the foot of my bed as she watched me sluggishly get up and walk to my dresser. My caramel brown hair was tangled into a nest from sleeping, my ocean blue colored eyes were tired. Let's face it, I looked like crap. I got out of my pajamas and slipped into a pair of jeans and a purple tank top. I carefully brushed my hair, undoing the mess and take on its naturally wavy/curly form. Quickly I rubbed some lotion on my face, making the rosy color comeback to my cheeks. I finally looked decent but hey I was far from Aphrodite. I walked out of my room, down the hall, and down the stairs. My stomach fluttered nervously. I only lived with my grandma and my mother and little brother Perseus, Percy for short. The smell of breakfast wafted from the kitchen, not wanting to upset my grandma and ditch her for food I grudgingly turned towards the opposite hall toward my Grandma Adreana's room. She was seated in her rocking chair by her bed looking out the window, I don't know what she was staring at since it was raining so hard outside that you couldn't even see through it.

"I have been waiting Alexandra. Please sit." She said pointing to a small stool beside her. I went over and sat. My grandma was really old yet looked really young. She just turned 96 a few months ago but her face only held a few winkles and still walked as if she was still in her prime. Though her hair was a snowy white.

"You wanted to see me?" I asked nervously, no offense I loved my grandma and all but she creeped me out. I remember one time I told her a dream I had about the neighbor's farm animals dying slowly one by one and she started yelling at me in Greek. Then a few days later my mother came in and told my grandma that the neighbor's farm animals were severely sick and most likely would not make it. My grandma just looked at me coldly, I was sixteen then. I still imagine her eyes boring down at me. I shivered at the memory.

"Yes, how did you sleep?" she asked, not even looking at me. Her question kind of confused me I mean did she seriously just want to see me to ask how I slept? I shrugged giving her my answer.

"I slept how I usually do."

"So you have been having those dreams again haven't you?" She asked, I hated when she talked or asked about my dreams. She made me feel like such a freak. I hated how my dreams were the most terrible thing possible and somehow came true. I also heard voices in my head when I was around animals but I didn't dare tell her about that.

"Not recently but yes…."

"Do you know of the story of Cassandra?" Grandma Adreana asked softly. I was now completely confused. I think I heard of Cassandra and her story but I wasn't sure.

"Um, I think. What are you trying to get at Grandma?" She sighed out in defeat. I had a feeling that she was going to tell me something big.

"As you know we are descendants of Cassandra. Her story started long ago. She was a princess of troy and was extremely beautiful, so beautiful that even the handsome Apollo fell in love with her. After awhile he made her promise to marry him but she broke the promise and he placed the curse of prophecy on her-"

"What's the curse of prophecy? Is that the reason why you sometimes call me Cassandra? Momma says that I look like her but if she is like a thousand or two years old then how would anyone know what she looked like?" I couldn't help but cut my grandma's story, hundreds of questions formed in my head. She seemed a bit irritated from my sudden outburst.

"The gift or prophecy is the ability to see the future but Cassandra was only able to tell the bad things that happened, such as the destruction of Troy. However no one would believe her prophecies. And yes you do very much look like Cassandra, you seem like an exact replica…..but the reason why I call you Cassandra is bec-"My mother came in the door smiling then when she saw me and grandma she took on a surprised look.

"Oh! Mother, I'm sorry I didn't realize you two were talking in here. I came in to ask if you would accompany with going to the market to get supplies for Perseus's party tomorrow." My grandma seemed to be debating then finally nodded. She struggled to get out of her chair so I got up and helped her.

"Alexandra? Could you and Nesa watch Perseus while we're gone? It could take awhile."

"Yeah sure." I mumbled, with that I watched as my mom and grandma got ready to go. What was she going to say before my mom came in? What was the reason? I wondered this as I headed out of the room and into the kitchen. Nesa was in there talking to my 13 year old brother. His brown curly hair a mess with fruit loops in his mouth, making him look like a chipmunk because of how much he stuffed in there.

"Alex! What did grams want to talk to you about?" Percy asked. I didn't feel like talking about it so I lied.

"Oh just about what she thought would be a good birthday present for you." He seemed to believe me but Nesa was a different story. She knew I was lying by the way she was analyzing me. I would tell her later, maybe she could explain everything.

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Ok! That's the end of that chapter!!! I hope you like it don't forget to say what you thought ond don't be afraid on giving me tips! Next ch 2