So,here's the fourth chapter. Just a little warning, it does have some language. O and sorry if it's bad, I'm not good at writing fighting scenes, but the story needed one. A little disclaimer: I don't own Class of the Titans ;( Enjoy!
The morning after being told about Archie a tension hung over the heroes' heads. No one wanted to think about or mention what had to be done. Silent conversations took place with their fearful eyes. The apprehension in the room only intensified the clanking of spoons against bowls during breakfast in the echoing silence. Odie decided that it was time to break the silence. After all, they couldn't let Archie know that anything was different.
"So, what movie should we watch this Friday?" Odie cringed as he thought about what he had just asked. They would be one person short that Friday.
" How about something really gory. If I have to watch one more chick flick I think I might just barf," Archie replied completely oblivious to the six pairs of eyes watching his every move.
"I agree" Atlanta added as she tried to keep the conversation alive in order to avoid the awkwardness.
"Hey can I have your bacon?" Herry asked as he reached towards Jay's plate.
Suddenly, a loud beeping sound interrupted their breakfast.
" Thank gods" Theresa muttered under her breath.
"What's the problem?" Jay asked.
Hermes' frantic face appeared on the screen of the PMR.
" It's Cronus, he's been spotted at the airport" Hermes responded.
"We'll be there right away," Jay said as he gathered his things.
The seven heroes walked into the airport that was deserted except for Cronus and his minions.
"Ah, you've finally arrived, I've been waiting ever so long to see you. I missed you so much" Cronus sarcastically pouted.
"Why don't you just fuck off Cronus!" Archie spat.
" Oh, this is going to be blast" Cronus smirked, "Now let's begin".
Normally, the heroes could have easily defeated Cronus and his idiotic giants, but their minds were too preoccupied with what Hera had told them the day before.
Herry found himself in hand-to-hand combat with two giants, determined on destruction.
"Get ready to roll!" Herry shouted, as he swung low to knock one of the giants down. But the other giant grabbed his wrist and flung him down onto the hard pavement. As Herry tried to stand up the first giant grabbed him by the collar and threw him with such force that Herry landed 10 feet away. He led out a loud screech as the pain coursed through his whole body. Herry slumped over and realized that his couldn't do anymore.
In another spot, Odie was typing away at his laptop for a solution when one of the minions snatched it from his hands and threw it against the wall.
"Hey dumbo! I was using that!" Odie screamed. The giant released a grunt as he pounded Odie's legs with his fist, making Odie yelp at every hit.
Theresa sensed the pain and turned around to help her injured friends. Just as she turned around a giant came up from behind and grabbed her long flowing hair. She tried to retaliate and swirled her nun chucks in her hands. But the monsters reacted quickly and brought their giant fists on top of her head. Theresa blacked out.
Theresa awoke from the darkness, her head throbbing, and looked around. It was a dismal sight. Herry stood slouched over a trashcan as he vomited at the sight of the bone sticking out of the skin at his elbow. Odie sat leaning against the wall staring at his legs, lying at an unnatural angle. Neil seemed to have lost his luck as he cried at the sight of his broken mirror and touched the newly formed gash behind his ear. Jay remained uninjured and in combat against Cronus with Archie next to him. Atlanta had managed to escape injury as well. She stood over a pile of giants on the ground her wrist cross bow aimed at them.
Theresa tried to reach Archie but her powers were not working. That blow to her head had temporarily canceled out her powers.
"Cronus!" Jay grunted in between movements of his sword, " You're a lowdown scum bag!"
" Really? That's such a shame. What do you plan on doing about that?" Cronus replied.
" I'm gonna send you back to where you belong!" Jay said as he grabbed Cronus into a headlock and held his sword to his neck.
Hmmm. I might actually win this thing and Archie seems normal at the moment. Jay thought.
"What are you gonna do? Send me back to that hell hole called Tartarus?" A sly grin spread across his evil lips.
Jay could tell that something was wrong. He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned around. He came face to face with Archie, whose eyes were a swirling black and white.
SHIT! Jay thought. He took a long deep breath and prepared to fight his best friend.
Jay swung his sword hesitantly at Archie. Archie took advantage of the situation and ducked, giving Jay a low kick to the knees. Jay wobbled but regained his strength. He elbowed Archie in the throat and sent him stumbling backwards. But Archie quickly regained his balance and whipped Jay in the arm, slicing his skin open like a peel. Blood spluttered out of Jay's shoulder. But he cringed and ignored the pain. He knew that if he didn't stop Archie the rest of the team would be in danger.
" Ready to give up?" Archie questioned as he raised his whip a second time.
"Never!" Jay spat.
Archie sent his whip straight into Jay's hand. Jay gasped and as a reflex, his hand dropped the sword. Archie now had the perfect opportunity. He leapt towards Jay and knocked him to the ground. The two wrestled on the ground trying to take control. Archie dropped his whip; he was going to fight Jay like a man.
"What about now?" Archie asked.
"No, but I hope you forgive me Archie" Jay said as he pinned Archie down, grabbed his sword and raised his hand.
"Why would I need to do that?" Archie sarcastically replied as he flipped over and pinned Jay down, knocking the sword out of his hand.
Jay suddenly realized that his fighting was futile. He and Archie were too equally matched. He would never be able to accomplish what he needed to do. Jay quickly looked around him for help. His eyes landed on Atlanta, she was the only one out of the rest of the heroes that wasn't hurt.
"Atlanta!" Jay called over.
Atlanta turned around and let out a large gasp. She wasn't prepared for this. She never thought that she would have to be the one to kill Archie.
" Yah?" Atlanta managed to ask, even though she knew exactly what Jay wanted.
" You need to shoot! Shoot him Atlanta! Shoot Archie!"
So there you go. I really hope that you liked it! If you think that there are some improvements I need just let me know and I'll try to fix it. Please review/comment I love reading them. Until next week!
