Chapter 3

Tranced

"Where is that monster?" asked Kristy as she turned a corner. Percy just smiled as they continued searching. Alice was still in the same spot, in her little lala land. Ron was on the staircase keeping a look out for Medusa. Finally, they all met up, and Percy announced:

"She's escaped."

Every student in the building was solid rock from her hideous exposure.

"What a catastrophe! We need to stop her!"

Said Alice, still in her little trance. Kristy stared at her awkwardly.

"She's in a Paranormia trance." Said Percy. "It's a dangerous Trance in which they are stuck by the soul of the monster, usually triggered by shock."

Alice tugged on Percy's sleeve. "Wow, you are really smart" Says Alice looking into Percy's eyes. Percy doesn't pull away; he just lets her stare at him. Kristy can tell that Percy feels awkward. Ron slides down against the wall, staring at the floor between his legs. All they hear is the almost silent sound or their breathing. All of a sudden, Kristy blurts;

"What are we waiting for?

Percy looks out of a nearby window.

"C'mon, let's go. I have a car outside. It's the black one."

"Alright."

Says Kristy.

"Let's go."

Percy carries Alice to his car, while Ron follows Kristy behind them. As they get in the car, Percy starts the roaring engine.

"Woah!"

Shouted Alice.

"How did I get here?"

Percy realizes Alice's awakening.

"You were in a Paranormia Trance, Alice. If you are not turned into stone by Medusa's will and she likes you enough, you get this rare form of trance that makes you act drunk."

Kristy showed off her fake smile once more.

"Look, a statue!" Cried Ron. The group turn their heads to the clothed and deformed statue on the sidewalk.

"She has already hit the city!" Cried Kristy. Percy knew this would happen.

"Hold on." Percy says in a low tone. All of a sudden, the car spins out of control, or so they thought. Percy turned a sharp corner, crashing right into the runaway beast, also leaving the front of his car smashed.

"WOAH!" They shout. In seconds, the female monster was back on her feet, running towards an office building.

Percy pulled out a gun. He knew it wouldn't help, but it was the least he could do. He fired a shot at the ugly woman, missing her by an inch. At last, she entered the building, and they heard cries and screams.

The group just stood there and thought;

Oh no.