It was just an ordinary summer day. Swimming, eating, swimming, eating, swimming, eating. Maybe a few bored games, then get back in the pool again. I really didn't want the day to end. It was perfect!
"Ok, the theme is going to be... Greek Sculptures", my mom announced. I grinned. Sometimes she was such a dork.
For my turn, I stuffed a fluffy blue ball in my mouth. I pretended to be Athena; Greek goddess of wisdom and battle.
I screamed when someone pushed me in. My little pinky toe got scraped on the blue pebbles. Sniff. The saltwater tasted nasty, but I loved it!
My twin sister was laughing her butt off- how is that possible?- and my best friend, Jessica, was smirking. I glared.
"Jess, Sam, I'm gonna kill you!" I tossed some water at them.
"Oh no! It's the killer Kylie!" Sam taunted. Oh, she was going to pay!
"Guys, it's time to get out" Mom demanded. I turned my gray/green eyes on her.
"Why mom? I mean, not even five more minutes? I never get to swim! Seriously! You make us read 'Greek Mythology' and 'Ancient Greeks, New and Improved' and we can't even swim for five more minutes?" I ranted.
My mom blushed.
"I'm sorry kiddo. You're just gonna have to take Jessica home", she told me. She flinched like she thought a huge tidal wave was going to swallow her whole.
"Okay, as long as I can have a popsicle." I stated.
"Sure, go get yourself a popsicle" she said. I grinned, blew her a kiss and ran inside. "So much like her dad" she mumbled.
I snatched a banana pop and slid my flip flops on.
"Come on, Jess! Oh, don't make that face! I'll see you tomorrow!"
"That's what they all say", she laughed.
"Dork" I muttered as I led her out the door. She was rambling on about 6th grade or something like that when we reached her door.
"Bye! See ya tommorw!" I called after her.
"'Kay" she replied.
I wandered down the sidewalk. My shoes were getting uncomfortable, so I slipped them off. I couldn't shake off the strong feeling of unease in my stomach.
I felt like someone was watching me.
No, I knew someone was watching me.
Or something.
Boring holes into my back. I was prepared to use my shoe as a weapon. I wasn't expecting it to do much, but it made me feel it a little better.
There it was, the house was only 15 feet away. I felt my pace quicken. You could've mistaken my heart as a jackhammer. Soon there was a giant shadow looming over me. I knew it was the end.
And I wasn't panicked at all. No life flashing before my eyes, just a realization. That didn't take away my will though. I through a flip flop into it's face. I hoped to distract it.
"Demigod," it grumbled. "Yum"
My brilliant response was," A-are y-you going t-to eat m-me?"
I muttered something then charged. And I wasn't there anymore. I was at a door, a nice looking door. It called to me. A strong force pulled. I couldn't resist. I went inside.
Arizona Republic
A twelve year old girl was found killed in the street. She had been walking her friend home after a long day of swimming in her pool. There are no leads onto whom could've committed this horrible crime.
Her mom went out to see what was taking so long. She was halfway there when she saw her daughter, bloodied in the street.
"I should've told her!" she cried. But it was too late. Her daughter wasn't with her anymore. As her mom broke down crying in the street, a crowd gathered. Among the people mourning were her twin and her best friend.
Now, I'm in Elysium, though I know I don't deserve it. I wasn't a hero. Just a stupid half-blood who got attacked by a monster. My friend Luke told me about it. All of it, including his story. He didn't thing he belonged here either. But, I believed he did. He made the right choice in the end, at least.
Hey, hey, hey! I was watching Animal Planet and was inspired. Actually, a was walking my friend home and the idea came for the first chappie.
So... Read, Review. Tell me what you think! Flames accepted. Though I do hope I don't get any....
Have a nice morning, day, night!
~Snb793 XD