A new story. Took me a while to manage to write this story. I hope you'll like it.
I don't own Class of the titans.
It was late at night at New Olympia. At the dorm, everyone was asleep, tired from their day. Archie was in a deep sleep, dreams beginning to slowly form in his mind. A smile began to appear on his face as he saw Atlanta in his dream. They were together in a park, a sunny day with light wind. He walked slowly to her. She was smiling softly at him, looking at him with love.
Help me.
Archie raised an eyebrow in his sleep, confuse. It wasn't Atlanta's voice and her mouth didn't move. In his dream, he looked around, trying to find the source of this mysterious voice. He walked away of Atlanta and he saw from the corner of his eyes Atlanta and the park disappearing of his dream, leaving a large plain with only the grass at the height of his ankles and the clearly sky to look at.
Please, I need help.
He began to move quite a lot in his bed, his sleep disturbed by this voice. Sounded like a girl, quite desperate. Somehow, he knew this voice, deep inside him. She sounded in danger and the hero in Archie desperately wanted to help her.
I don't want to die!
Archie jumped when he heard her so closer to him. He quickly looked behind him and he saw the silhouette of a child being fused with a black and spooky thing. It looked like a mix of a ghost and a mist. Archie could clearly see that thing was slowly killing the child. He started to run to help the child when she raised her head, using the last of her energy to show her face. Archie stopped dead in his track, his heart skipping a beat.
Mister Archie! Help me!
Archie woke up with a scream of terror. He was damp in sweat, panting. He started to fight with his sheets, completely stuck. He jumped when his door opened quickly and Athena jumped inside with her weapon in her hand. Odie was at the door and he stayed there, leaving the goddess the space to fight if needed.
''What happen here?!'' Athena asked, looking around, trying to find a monster or something. Archie sighed, rolling his eyes, still trying to free himself from his sheets.
''Never heard of nocturnal terror before Athena? It's also called nightmares.'' Archie said, finally free of his sheets. Odie chuckled at Athena's face when she heard the warrior. She sighed, not finding it funny.
''I swear to Zeus...'' She mumbled, a little vexed and angry. They all looked at the door's direction when they heard some running in the stairs. Atlanta came inside the room the first, slowly followed by the other heroes.
''What happened here? Is everything okay?'' Atlanta asked before Jay could even ask himself these questions.
''I'm fine. Sorry if I wake all of you. A... a silly nightmare. Still managed to scare me.'' Archie said with a sweet smile, rubbing the back of his neck. Atlanta sighed in relief and smiled.
''Silly? You screamed like you were killed. Need something to calm down or you're alright, buddy?'' Herry asked and Archie shook his head.
Help me.
Theresa jumped and discretely looked around. She was sure she heard a young girl voice. Somehow, this voice was familiar, like she knows that little girl's voice. She noticed from the corner of the eye that Archie was having a intense headache.
''Are you sure you're going to be alright Arch?'' Jay asked and Archie nodded. Jay stretched his back. ''Well, on that case, I'll be back to my bed. Good night guys.''
''I think you should all go back to bed. Also, is there a way for me to tell if you are having a nightmare or if you are really in danger?'' Athena asked and she groaned as she had her answer with the heroes' face. ''Alright. I swear to Zeus, you are quite handful.''
''Maybe not that handful, Athena!'' Neil said back, a little vexed and Athena rolled her eyes with a chuckle. One by one, the heroes left Archie's room to go back to Morpheus' arms. Atlanta was to leave when she noticed Theresa was still in the room, not ready to leave.
''Err, Terry? What-'' Atlanta started before she stopped with Theresa's smile.
''I just want to speak with your boyfriend. It won't be long. Night Lanta.'' Theresa said and Atlanta nodded.
''Sure. Night you two.'' Atlanta said before she used her speed to go back in her room. Archie looked at her, not sure if he wanted her to be in his room.
''What is it?'' Archie asked and Theresa sighed.
''Don't say I'm crazy, but I think I heard a girl voice earlier.'' She told him and Archie jumped in surprise.
''What?! You heard her too?'' He asked and she nodded.
''Yeah, I heard her, but I think we were the only one to hear her, I wonder why. Also, her voice is familiar. Do you know-''
''Go to sleep drama queen. You maybe caught a thought from my head without noticing it.'' Archie said, cutting her speaking. Theresa putted, feeling vexed.
''Yeah, maybe. Also, one more thing: if you keep calling me drama queen, don't be surprise I'll come back at you for that.'' She warned him, leaving his room. She closed the door and Archie waited until she was away to let out a phew of relief. He didn't want Theresa or the others to know about her right now. He was a little afraid to be wrong. He lay down on his bed.
''Please, be okay, Hope.'' He whispered, closing his eyes, slowly falling back asleep. As he fell asleep, Hope appeared, transparent, like a ghost, lying next to Archie. She placed her hand on his.
Mister Archie. Keep your hope high for me. Please, you'll need it for saving me.