Disclaimer: I only own my characters Rosie Murray, Eloise Montgomery, Nolan Driscoll and Lenny O'Malley.
A/N: This takes place during the movie.
Two girls sat in a theater, watching the musical unfold in front of them. The girls both sang in choir and this year's choir trip was to see West Side Story.
One of the girls had dark brown hair, green eyes and red glasses. Her name was Rosie Murray. The other one had green eyes, black glasses and brown-black hair. Her name was Eloise Montgomery.
"Eloise, I have to go to the bathroom." Rosie said at intermission. "Will you come with me?" She stood up from her velvet seat and waited.
"Coming," Eloise replied. She stood up too. She was willing to go with Rosie in order to keep her company.
Rosie and Eloise had been best friends ever since Eloise's parents took Rosie in. Both of the girls were quiet and shy. Both girls had trouble reading and preferred to listen to music. One of the only differences between Rosie and Eloise was that Rosie loved to play with fire, but not in a bad way. Another difference was that Rosie dressed in dark clothes while Eloise dressed in Earth tones. At that moment, Rosie was wearing a dark red shirt, a black and red skirt, black leggings and black boots. Eloise had on a light green shirt, black pants and dress shoes.
"'West Side Story' is just as good the second time." Rosie said to Eloise.
"It is." Eloise agreed.
Rosie went into the bathroom. She did what she needed to then went to the sinks. One of the stalls opened. Rosie glanced in the mirror for just a moment then looked back down at her hands. A hand grabbed Rosie's shoulder and roughly turned her around. She screamed slightly then noticed who it was.
It was a man in an usher's outfit. He had blonde hair, pale skin and brown eyes. He appeared to be in his early thirties.
"Hey Steve, you're not supposed to-" Rosie started to say.
The usher cut Rosie off by throwing her against a wall. Rosie managed to protect her head by putting her hands up in time. Her hands throbbed in pain from the impact.
"What's your problem?" Rosie demanded. She was getting angry. "Help me!"
Rosie was able to block some of the man's punches until he pushed her into the wall again. Rosie tried to push him back but managed to wrap his hands around her neck.
"Eloise, help!" Rosie called out. She clawed at the man's hand. "Let go!" She struggled to get something out of her pocket.
The usher attempted to strangle her. Eloise ran in and shouted, 'Hey, stop it!' The usher ignored Eloise and continued to strangle Rosie, who was trying her hardest to get away from him. Eloise tried to grab the man's arm but was pushed away.
Rosie managed to get her neck free and backed away. The man ran at her but she managed to dodge. A few of the other ushers heard Rosie's screams and ran in. Eloise grabbed Rosie and pulled her out of the bathroom.
"Are you okay?" Eloise asked.
"I think so." Rosie choked out. "He didn't get that good of a grip on me."
"Mrs. Black isn't going to be thrilled."
"What's up with him?"
"I don't know."
"Are you okay?" One of the ushers, a young lady with black hair, brown eyes and pale skin, asked Rosie. "I don't know what came over him." She checked to make sure that no one was eavesdropping then looked at Rosie and Eloise. "Go straight home. Call a cab and hurry."
"Why?" Rosie asked.
"No questions. Just go."
Rosie and Eloise, having taken their bags with them, turned to go downstairs. Golden statues stared at the girls as they walked past to the doors. The cold wind hit as Rosie stood on the side of the road and signaled for a taxi.
"I'm so confused." Rosie said to Eloise as a taxi pulled up.
"So am I." Eloise agreed.
The girls got in the taxi. Eloise gave the direction of the house. As the taxi pulled away from the curb, Eloise leaned back against the seat and buckled her seatbelt.
"I wonder if Mrs. Black notices that we're missing." Rosie spoke up.
"Maybe," Eloise replied. She looked out the window. "I really wonder why that man tried to hurt you."
"I wonder too, it's not something anyone should do."
The rest of the ride was silent as the events at the theater sunk in. The taxi pulled up in front of a light blue house. The girls silently paid the driver and went in. Rosie took her boots off and Eloise hung her jacket up.
"Mom, dad, we're back." Eloise called out. "We weren't feeling well so we came back." She went into the living room.
Rosie walked into the kitchen in search of something to eat. She pulled a box on pizza out of the fridge and noticed a note on the counter. She picked it up and read it:
Dear girls,
We know that Rosie was attacked at the theater. The reason is that Rosie is the daughter of Hades. Eloise, you're the daughter of Demeter. I know that may not be believable but it's true. The reason that Rosie was attacked was because Hades made a deal that he broke when he had Rosie.
Please take the plane tickets and boarding passes enclosed and go to Long Island. Take the emergency money out of the vault. Call a cab, do not take the car. We know that you're probably confused. Trust us when we say it's for the best. Stay safe and look out for each other.
Love, Mom and Dad.
Eloise walked into the kitchen, noticed Rosie's confused expression, and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Read this." Rosie said as she held the note out to Eloise. "I guess we're not eating." She let out a sigh.
Eloise read the note. "We better start packing. I'll call a cab and get the money."
Rosie put the pizza back in the fridge then went upstairs. She went into the room she shared with Eloise, got her bag out, and started packing. Eloise came in a few minutes later and started packing too.
"Rosie, you're my best friend and sister." Eloise said as she folded a shirt. "I want us to stick together no matter what." (A/N: Rosie and Eloise are sister/best friends and nothing more)
"I agree, Eloise." Rosie replied. "Nothing will separate us. We'll find out what's going on." She decided to help by folding some of Eloise's jeans. "Do you really think we're demigods like Heracles, Perseus and Jason?" She was curious to know. She was starting to believe it.
Eloise let out a small sigh. "I thought it was all just in Greek Mythology but with what's happening, I'm starting to believe it."
There was a noise at the window, causing the girls to sharply turn towards the window. Eloise, remembering what the note said, carefully went to the window. She looked to see the empty street.
"This can't be happening." Rosie spoke up as she dropped onto her bed. "I know it is but I don't want it to be happening."
"I know." Eloise flopped onto her bed. "Who knows what will happen next."
Rosie looked around the room. The walls were a light red with black curtains. A dresser was on the opposite side of the window. A TV was on top of the dresser. Two beds made out of dark wood were on either side of a table with a lamp and alarm clock on it.
A horn beeped. Eloise got up and looked out the window.
"Let's go." Eloise told to Rosie.
Rosie looked around the room again and said, "I hope we can come back one day. This is one of the only places I have ever been able to call 'home.'"
Eloise put a hand on Rosie's shoulder. "I know but we have to go." She picked her bag up and waited for her sister. "Mom and Dad know what's best for us."
"I know." Rosie took one last look around and picked her bag up. "Let's go." She followed Eloise.
Eloise locked the door behind her and Rosie. She got into the cab and shut the door behind her.
"Where to?" the driver asked.
Eloise told the driver the address and leaned back. Sure, she didn't know what was going to happen next, but at least she had Rosie with her. 'Everything is scarier when you're alone.' She thought to herself.
The ride seemed longer without anyone talking. Rosie didn't want to speak in front of the driver. Eloise didn't want to either, afraid of what might happen. Questions were running through the girls' heads like there was no tomorrow.
What deal did Hades break? Is this for real? What's going to happen next? Will we be safe? The girls pondered these questions during the entire ride.
The cab pulled up to the airport. Eloise paid the driver, got her bag, and followed Rosie into the building.
Eloise checked her phone and said, "We have plenty of time. Let's check in, find some dinner, and wait for our plane."
Rosie agreed then added, "We better keep our guards up."
The girls checked in and went to find food. The girls kept their eyes out for anyone who looked suspicious.
"If anyone tries to attack you, hit them with your bag and yell for security." Eloise whispered to Rosie.
"I will." Rosie replied with a nod. She held her bag close to her in case someone tried to steal from her.
"Aren't you girls a little young to be traveling alone?" a voice asked.
Eloise turned to see a man in a security guard outfit. He appeared in his early thirties with red hair, blue eyes and pale skin.
"Oh no, we're seventeen." Eloise said.
"We're fine." Rosie added.
"Are you sure?" the man asked.
Eloise nodded. "Oh yes, we're sure. If we need anything, we'll find someone."
The man hesitated but Eloise repeated, "We'll be fine."
Rosie tugged at Eloise's sleeve and said, "I see Manchu Wok."
"Let's go." Eloise replied.
Rosie got bourbon chicken, noodles and a soda. Eloise ordered orange chicken, noodles and a soda. The girls walked to their gate and started eating.
"Rosie, what do you think we'll find in Long Island?" Eloise asked.
The said girl looked up from her food and said, "Hopefully the answers to all of our questions." She picked up some noodles and put it down. "I feel like I'm living a dream or that I'm a ghost watching myself." She straightened her skirt. "Do you feel like that too?" She squirmed in her seat. She got down onto the floor, then back on the chair, then the floor.
Eloise nodded. "I do feel like I'm living a dream." She sighed. "Please pick a spot to sit."
"Hey, you can't sit still either."
Eloise herself was fidgeting so she said, "Good point."
"I don't think I'm going to survive this flight in one sitting."
Eloise checked the tickets. "Unfortunately for us, this flight doesn't stop." She sighed. "At least it's only a little over two hours long."
"Great." Rosie's voice dripped with sarcasm. She got up and threw her carton out. She sat on the floor, pulled out one of the Harry Potter books that was written in Greek, and started reading it. Eloise tried to do Sudoku but found that she couldn't concentrate.
"Flight 243 is now boarding." A voice said over the intercom.
Rosie put her book into her bag, pulled herself up from the floor, and grabbed her bag. Eloise picked her bag up, handed Rosie her ticket and boarding pass, and got in line. The girls boarded the plane, not knowing what was in store for them.
A/N: What do you think? Please no flames. I'm actually taking Greek Mythology in school. I love that class. Tomorrow is my last official day since I'm exempt from the final exam for that class.
Upcoming events:
12/20/11-12/22/11-Final exams
12/23/11-1/5/11-Winter break
1/6/11-Singing at a basketball game. I'm singing the National Anthem solo.
1/9/11-Jazz Transit rehearsal
1/11/11-Incoming freshmen night with JV
More events to come.