Before I begin I would like to say that I do not own the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, just this story, and these characters.
I ducked out of class as soon as the bell rung. I ran out of the school's entrance and strode down the street. I walked to the curb to call a cab when I heard my friend A.J. calling my name. I waited at the curb so he could catch up. A.J. was the smartest kid I know, but he's sort of a dork, and he doesn't run. He "gallops". Nevertheless, he's my best bud. When he reached me he was out of breath.
"Why did you leave so fast?" he asked me, gasping for breath.
"I'm just… tired", I told him.
"Kay", I'll see you tonight."
I was paranoid for the past three days. Apart from the performance I had to put on tonight, and the fact that I felt like I was being watched, I was stressed. After five minutes of attempting to call a cab, I decided to run home.
I bet your wondering what I look like. I have a long, lanky body, but I am athletic. Also I have short dark brown hair, with a few natural blonde streaks. My eyes are a bright brown of which look liked the sun in the light.
I got home to see an empty apartment. My mother and I live in a cramped two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. My Mom had to work a double shift and wouldn't be able to make it tonight. I don't remember my dad, just a warm glow, his bright smile, and a sweet lullaby. I got ready for my school's musical and ran back to school.
I guess you could call me a drama geek. Every since I can remember I was in my school's plays. Everything from 'The Odd Couple' to 'Aladdin'. I was a freshman in high school and still managed to get the lead role. This was just another notch in my belt.
The bright blue "Cinderella" banner hung in the auditorium. Prince Christopher was about to make his first appearance. I took a steady breath from backstage and walked out. The bright light was on me. I said my lines with ease, as if the script was right in front of me. I finished up and walked off stage right.
Everything was fine until Act 3 Scene 5. A.J. and I were backstage talking when A.J. got his cue to pull the curtain open. He got up and reached for the cord, when I heard the auditorium doors burst open. People started to scream, so the two of us ran out. I gasped in horror. A huge orange and black serpent slithered through the aisles. Oh yeah. It breathed fire. I could hear A.J. mumble to himself.
"Why do they have to come showing up now!?!"
He took my hand and pulled me toward the door. We were almost out when I felt a little hot. I turned around to see flames coming right at me.
Mwahahahaha, a cliffie. I openly welcome comments and advice. Check back soon for chapter two. :p