Chapter 15: Apples of discord
Noah
After defeating the last Laistrygonian Giant, I fell on the ground. I had no energy even to move my hand. I had to get to my backpack and take Ambrosia. I trief to get up, but the pain was too immense so I just lay there. I saw a dog there. 'Hey buddy, would you please do me a favor? Bring my backpack to me please?' I requested. He nodded and ran towards my back. After a few minutes, he came back with my bag. 'Here is your bag, Noah Jackson,' he said. 'You know my name?' I asked. 'Yes, Lady Artemis has informed all the animals about you, they'll be happy to help,' he said . That's great. Thanks Lady Artemis, you are amazing, I thought in my mind.
I tossed the dog a muffin and took out some ambrosia. I took one whole of it, though Mom said to take only half in emergency. But ambrosia doesn't harm me. I could feel the pain fading. I requested the dog to stay by my side and if anything comes up then wake me. He nodded and I fell into a deep sleep. I never get dreams. Maybe because am not a demi-god. I woke up by the sounds of the birds. Great, how much did I sleep? I looked around and found the dog still there. 'Hey buddy, I hope I did not cause you any problems?' I asked. He wagged his tail and licked me. I laughed. I said them goodbye and left for the zoo. On the way I saw many animals, all unhappy to be caged. I felt sorry for them and tried to console them.
I reached the stable area in 10 mins. A horse walked up to the fence near me. 'Noah Jackson, Lord Poseidon has ordered me to help you, climb back master.' he bowed, well that did look like a bow to me. I climbed atop and continued my journey. It took me three hours to reach the destination. I thanked the horse and then started on foot. Garden of Hesperides is a very beautiful place. To all of you who've never seen it, it's the human definition of heaven. Everything is just so pretty. I walked a little far and I saw a huge tree with some huge large green vine wrapped around it. I came a little closer and saw what it really was. The hundred headed dragon, Ladon. Okay, he's pretty fierce looking but luckily he was in a sleep. I took out my shield and changed my weapon into a trident, hoping this would work. I saw a little pond there. As soon as I reached near the tree, Ladon opened his eyes and roared. He breathed fire and poison. Jeez, just the type of trouble I was looking for. The fight is going to be difficult.
Author's note: Guys, do you really like the story? Please suggest should there be a meeting with Atlas or not?
