A Letter For My Father

by princessofmyownworld

Archie's daughter composes a series of letters to her father to cope with his passing. While composing them she is exposed to the life her father lead as a teenager through his old friends and confirmation about the life that he would have wanted her to lead. This story is presented from an original characters point of view.

1. Chapter 1

Preamble/Warnings:

This story was originally posted on , I have since begun to update it here and removed it from ficwad.

This story also primarily follows my original characters (as well as Archie) but is a set up for it's sequel (which was also on ficwad and is also being updated and removed).

If you have anything to say about this story please don't hesitate to leave a review or PM me. I like all kinds of feedback but the constructive kind is the best kind!

I don't own Class of the Titans.

July 29th

Dear Dad,

You have been dead for a year today. I turned sixteen today, I can't believe that you died on the day I turned fifteen. Yep that was a great birthday present.

The doctors said that it was a falling rock that killed you. And that it killed you instantly. I don't believe them. I think that part of you was already dead for six months. You were not the kind of person to die so easily. I think part of you died when you got that letter saying your best friend in high school was dead.

You always told me that if your heart says to do something, to do it. You may not get another chance. Dad, did you love Atlanta? I would believe that.

When it came to your feeling you were so shy. You only told me that you love me, and I am your daughter. You told me you loved me the day you got the letter saying that Atlanta was dead. I heard you crying in your bedroom, I came in and asked what was wrong. You merely took me in your arms and held me tight for five minutes, and then you lightly kissed my shoulder length red hair and said "Allie I love you."

That's why the car accident killed you. Part of you was already dead. You really loved Atlanta, it would make sense that both of you were killed in car accidents. I know you loved her, I just keep asking everyone so I can hear someone else say it too.

Today was one of the hardest days of my life; it was my first birthday without you. Grandma tried her best to cheer me up, but today was really hard on both of us. She did get me some fake diamonds to put on my ankle brace. But I still ware yours. Grandma still scolds me; she says that it's too big for me and that I will hurt myself. I probably will but it makes me feel closer to you, especially when I run.

You're going to be disappointed with me for this, but my present to myself: I dyed my hair bright purple. I know you always said that you loved my fire read hair but Grandma says that you went through a similar phase when you were fourteen, but I of course had to test her limits again by choosing a brighter more vibrant shade. I know even when I was younger she used to say that I took after you, but she has been saying even more often the past year. Like me she is struggling with losing you.

Love always,

Allie

August 13th

Dear Dad,

Wow. I guess bad luck in love runs in the family. I can't believe it.

You were married for ten months? Just long enough to have me? She left you just because Atlanta said that she was moving to town? Wow, she must have not trusted you; Atlanta was always just your best friend. I would have loved to meet Atlanta. Grandma said that once you told her that Penny was threatening to leave you, Atlanta moved back to New Olympus. Maybe she loved you.

Grandma said Penny was really sweet and that I got my eyes from her. I'm glad you did not shut down and stop truly living life when Penny left you anyways. Dad, your vitality and zest for life is one of the things I looked up to you most for and hope that I can continue on for you. And I'm glad that she did not want us, I don't think that I could live with someone as untrusting as her.

Aaron dumped me by the way. I was really upset when I came home; tears were running down my face. He dumped me half way through a movie. I could not stand to be near him when he did so I didn't even finish watching the movie. I was home two hours earlier than I had told grandma; I think that's why she told me about Penny.

The dye job on my hair didn't turn out completely the way I wanted it to, it is more of a muted purple than a super bright purple. Well that's all for now, I have to go and get school supplies. School starts in a month.

Love always,

Allie

August 15th

Dear Miss Allie

It has come to our attention that you are not enrolled in a secondary school for the coming year. I would personally like to invite you to attended New Olympia High School. Because New Olympia is where your father attended high school we are able to set aside accommodations for you. If you choose to attend this fine high school you will be living in a townhome style dorm with six other students.

Based upon your current standings in the high school level track and field competitions you have competed in recently we are able to offer you a scholarship to cover tuition and living expenses.
Due to the selection process for students here at New Olympia High School we are confident that you will find likeminded individuals with whom you will get along well with. In closing I am required to inform you of the high standards New Olympia High School has for both their athletic and academic standings.

Yours truly,

Odie

P.S I knew your dad well and am mournful to hear of his death. He and I attended New Olympia High School together and graduated in the same year, in fact we lived in the same townhouse throughout our secondary school years. Should you choose to attend New Olympia High School you will have the opportunity to meet myself and several others who knew your father. Of course getting to meet you will be an opportunity and a pleasure for us as well.

P.S.S I am sorry for how stuff this may sound, I usually handle the technical side of things not the communication side.

August 15th

Dear Dad,

I got a letter from your old high school today, they want me to attended this upcoming semester.. I don't know why I googled them and they are the top school in the country. Why did you never mention that fact? All you ever said about New Olympia High School was that you lived in a dormitory and met your closest friends there. I'm getting in on a track scholarship which is awesome because the tuition is pricey and I'm not up for an academic scholarship, you have seen my report card. I know you hate it when I talk like that, but it is true- I take average level classes and get average level grades. I don't mean to sound like Grandma and I are struggling, because we aren't, things are the same as they always were, we know the value of a dollar.

The principal said that he knew you, at least I am assuming he is the principle as he wrote the letter. I had to laugh a little when I read it because it was so awkwardly worded, like he was trying to be friendly and joke through it but kept remembering that it was supposed to be formal. He did mention that he was mainly a technical person so maybe he just doesn't write letters often. His name sounds familiar. Odie, yes I have defiantly heard you talk about an Odie before. From the sounds of the letter I am going to be able to meet all the people you used to talk about. I've got that old group picture that you always had on your nightstand and I really regret the fact that I never asked you to point out who everyone was.

If you can't tell I think I am going to do it. I am going to attend New Olympia High School. Well, I have to go, Grandma is calling me down for dinner and then I have to start packing. The next time I write will be from New Olympia High School.

Love always,

Allie