Chapter 2
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Six days after the dust storm first hit the weapons arrived. a broad sword for my brother a dagger set for my sister and a bow with arrows and quiver for me every time there was a break in the storm, even if it was only a moment, my parents would take the time to teach us about our weapons. By this time my siblings had noticed some thing was up as well. My father worked with my brother while my mother took over my sister and my training. I quickly learned that these were no normal weapons found that if I spun the bow the quiver full of arrows would disappear replaced by what ever I needed or wanted at the time spinning in my hands a moment later the same crimson and bronze color as my weapons were. I constantly tried out new ideas and found my favorite way to carry it was in the form of a bangle bracelet that fit securely around my wrist my sister on the other hand had only one weapon and alt form earrings shaped like miniature versions of them selves and my brother a belt which made me and my sister laugh because he tended to wear pants that were to big there by his pants would fall down every time he used his sword we beggared our parents with questions as to where the weapons had come from but they simply said "Now wasn't the time or we'll tell you when your older." Both my siblings pitched fits but I kept my mouth shut, knowing it wouldn't do any good. They'd tell us when they felt the time was right. They rarely did things with out a reason so I dropped it after that and our training continued.
Ten days after the storm first hit after several days of silence and training it came back with a vengeance. It ripped at the tent nearly tearing it from the ground. My parents had told us not to come out but I disobeyed to make sure the tent was secure and gasped at the sight that was in front of me. A giant lion was sprawled in front of my parents ready to pounce. Before I could stop it a scream ripped from my throat. Distracting my parents and giving the lion the opening he was waiting for. He swatted them to the side like they were mere flies sending them strait in to a solid stone cliff. My body convulsed in sheer fear and horror tears stung at the corners of my eyes blurring my vision. It was then it charged at me. I worked back another shriek I ran towards the cliff my feet dragging in the sand slowing me down in my desperate attempt to get as far away from the tent as I could to put some distance between it and my siblings, who I was surprised hadn't come out at the sound of my scream. I was soon backed up against the same wall that my parents had been thrown to I focused and turned my bangle back into its true form and took aim as best I could with my blurred vision at its open mouth. Releasing my arrow I sent up a silent prayer to any one or any thing that might be listening {please let this work} all the while replaying what had happened in my head sure enough my aim was true and the beast faded in front of my eyes but not before leaving me with a parting gift it slashed it's claws across my eyes and I nearly dropped my bow I brought my right arm to cover my eyes. I sat there for a moment the silence after the battle as some would say some how I knew that Naida, Jace and me were the last ones left on the base that were alive so there wan no point screaming out for help that wouldn't come I felt the searing pain in the fresh wound numb as some one wrap there arms around me and another place their hand near my face "mom dad?" I asked but I knew it wouldn't be them.
"I'm sorry Andrea but your parents won't be able to protect you and your siblings any more." the voice was familiar it was similar to my fathers but not it came from the person holding me and I felt safe for the first time since the storm came, as the smell of sea water enveloped me in a soothing mist. He spoke to me as if he expected for me to break down crying at any point in time, not surprising he just confirmed what I already knew my parents were dead. Never the less I didn't make a sound I don't know if it was shock or what but for some reason it seemed pointless to cry any more than I already had they were gone that was it I knew the risks that came with being a solider and if my brother and sister broke down along with me who would keep them out of trouble
"I understand what about my eyes?" even thought I was fairly certain about my answer
The Man in front of me spoke he radiated a warmth that made me want to curl up in his arms and for get about what happened he made me feel safe, safer than even my father or the man behind cradling me did . His voice wasn't as deep as the others which made me think he was younger but voices weren't a good way to tell age "I'm sorry but I've done the best I can any one looking at you couldn't tell but you're permanently blind."
I kept my emotions rained in. I removed my arm from my eyes and sure enough when I opened them it was pitch black. I quickly sucked in a breath and slowly released it. It was true I wanted to burst out crying my parents and my sight but like the later what good would it do me they were gone just gone like that. Also I had bigger things to worry about like trying to find a way home for me and my siblings "thank you for helping me but I have a favor to ask you could you get my siblings and I to our grandmothers she lives in New York a couple blocks from the Empire State Building?"
It was the one holding me that answered "Of coarse little one we live close to there as well but it will cost you something."
It took me a moment to figure something out I had no money but what about "The lions pelt would that be enough to exchange?"
"Yes Andrea that would be perfect."
(P.O.V. of the healer)
I was surprised by this girl's reaction and insight for these children my uncle would have probably done it for free if necessary but the girl almost by instinct new what was needed. She was a resourceful child I watched as she changed her bow back in to a bracelet, my brothers work no doubt, even blind her eyes were some thing that I couldn't help but look at they radiated the same power as both my twin and my other sister strong was definitely a word that described her well. It was then and there that my heart was stolen by that little blind archer it was funny that they say love is blind because for me not only was love blind but so was the one that I was in love with and with Kronos on the rise again that could lead to nothing but trouble for both of us.
My uncle picked her up and passed her to me as he went over to the tent to collect her siblings. I had expected her to protest but she just sighed, pressed her face to my shoulder and fell in to a light slumber with little hesitation. It warmed my heart that she was so comfortable with me and a small smile spread across my face. This little archer was truly something she handled her self with the grace that few mortal women could achieve; despite the turmoil her emotions were in at the moment her exterior remained almost unfazed. I could only smile at the thought of what she would be like when she became older I made up my mind then and there to ask my uncle and father for permission to court her when she came of age. I also made a promise to my self to not hurt her if I could help it, as young as she was I could already tell she would become a jewel among all women mortal and immortal her kind heart would cause her much strife but she would over come it.
Wait a second why was I rambling? Oh right god of prophecies, duh! So this girl has quite a future a head of her I can't wait to see how it turns out. It was at that moment that Poseidon came out with her siblings and was struck with the drastic difference between her and them maybe special was an understatement for my little blind archer, my blind love.
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