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Chapter 3
Let me just say it didn't take long to find Andy.
It didn't take long to find the monster attacking her too.
The minute we stepped into the forest, we saw it. Well, more like heard it, but it roar was so loud, it could've sent a glare right at our faces. It was a screeching sound, that pierced through the air and made me shiver a little. It sounded like a cross between a gigantic pig and a lion, and believe me, I've heard both.
Lucky us, I think.
We easily followed the sound and sure enough, found it.
It was a dragon-like creature, with muddy brown scales and black, leather-like wings. Oh, and it had razor sharp teeth and claws, not to mention it was at least 10 feet tall. Great.
It was standing over something, and only then did I realize it was Andy, unconscious on the ground.
We were hiding behind some bushes and trees, so thankfully the beast didn't see us. Yet.
"Hey Annabeth, what is that thing?" me and older Percy whispered at the same time.
"I-I don't know..." they answered together.
This is really bad. If Annabeth doesn't know what it is (and that is very, very rare), nobody does. At least nobody in Camp, besides other Athena kids.
"Whoa. Since when did you not know something?" Older Percy said.
"I'm sorry" Both Annabeths said quietly, looking really worried.
"C'mon guys. It's not that big of a deal," I said. "What we need to focus on now is saving Andy."
"Exactly," Older me agreed.
"So, here's the plan," we both said, then glanced at each other.
'Well, anyway," I continued, "Annabeth,"
"Hmm?" both said.
"Younger one," I replied.
"You will have to distract it with me,"
"While me and Annabeth get Andy to safety." Older Percy continued.
Well, he took the words right out of my mouth. Literally. I was going to say the exact same thing!
"Once Andy is safe," he said.
"We take out the dragon." I finished.
He looked at me a little surprised, probably because I took the words out of his mouth too.
When we looked at the two Annabeths again, they were staring at us.
"That, was really, really," Older Annabeth started.
"Freaky." my Annabeth finished.
Then they stared at each other stunned. Looks like we're not the only ones.
"Let's just get this over with," Older me said.
The rest of us nodded in response then faced the dragon again.
It already had its mouth open, closing in on Andy.
Annabeth and I quickly glanced at each other and jumped out of the bushes.
"Hey Ugly! Over here!" I shouted.
It turned around and glared at us with its slit pupils and blood-red eyes.
"Yeah, I'm talking to you! Leave the girl alone!"
Then, it charged.
It came running towards us so fast, if it wasn't for my ADHD, I wouldn't even have time to slash my sword.
Which of course I did.
The beast staggered back, probably because of its new eye wound. At the corner of my eye, I could just faintly see "me" carry Andy, while "Annabeth" was standing guard. The plan was working!
When I turned to face the beast again, it was looking at me very, very angrily. I saw in its eyes not anymore the annoyance it showed with me earlier. Nope. Right now, its eyes showed complete hatred and rage.
It charged again, much faster this time. I'm guessing it learned its lesson this time. I got to barely sidestep and roll out of the way, and the beast slammed his own head on a nearby tree. Ouch. I said it once and I'll say it again. Monsters are not the brightest creatures out there.
Annabeth and I ran to the other end of the clearing, and faced the huge reptile again. It was wobbling a little as it turned to face us. It growled fiercely, especially at me. It clawed at the ground, causing deep impressions on the dirt. Just as it was about to charge again, though, it faced Annabeth. I'm not sure, but I think I saw it smirk. This is not good.
It started running again, this time unfolding its wings, using them to propel him forward. I couldn't think properly. There was only one thought in my head. No one-and nothing-hurts Annabeth. I jumped to her and pushed her out of the way, and half a second later, I felt my body slam on the ground. This guy was really heavy.
It stared at me viciously, and brought up its long, scaly arm. I was starting to see spots, which probably meant I hit my head. Just as it was going to bring it down though, I managed to roll out of the way and it hit the ground, a millimeter away from my face.
"That the best you got, Lizard-Breath?" The spots were getting darker. I know i probably shouldn't have said that, but it's not like I have anything better to do.
He pinned me down, forcing all the oxygen from my lungs. He probably figured out that I can avoid him. But instead of raising his arm again, he opened his mouth. It smelled really bad, like burned rubber. Or human-flesh.
The back of his throat started to glow orange, and it was getting really hot. He can breathe fire! Just what I needed right now.
Then everything felt like it went on slow-mo.
I looked at Annabeth. She was staring at me in horror.
"Percy, no!" I heard her scream.
I just mouthed the words I love you.
I couldn't believe that through all I've been through, all I've faced, this is how I will die. At the hands of an Overgrown Lizard.
Then I turned to face the dragon again. At least I saved Annabeth.
I closed my eyes, expecting to feel a burning sensation, when suddenly a loud roar of water came to my ear, and all the weight on my chest was gone.
I opened my eyes again, and I saw myself, hands outstretched, looking a little exhausted but triumphant just the same.
For a minute, I thought How can I be there if I'm over here? But then I remembered how we accidentally met our future selves.
I breathed a sigh of relief. I never thought I would be so thankful to myself.
Then, I just suddenly laughed. It was a weird, crazy laugh, definitely not my own, but I couldn't help it. Then I felt a body slam into me. Annabeth. She hugged me so warmly and tightly, like she never wanted to let go.
But then she did, and punched me.
"Don't ever scare me again, Seaweed Brain,"
I laughed, this time my own. "I'll try,"
Then our lips pressed together, and it was amazing.
For a moment, I forgot everything else, until I ruined my own moment.
"Percy, are you al-Oh. Sorry." Older Percy said as he ran towards us.
"Nah, it's good. You just ruined a perfectly good kiss, that's all."
Annabeth rolled her eyes. As usual.
I started to stand up, but I stumbled.
"Whoa there, big guy." Annabeth said, steadying me.
"C'mon," Older me said. "Annabeth might still have some Ambrosia and Nectar left. But she used so much already on.." he trailed off.
"What? What happened?" Annabeth asked.
"Well," he said sadly. And by the way his lip is quivering, he's trying hard not to cry. "It-It's Andy. She-She's been bitten,"
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