Hey here is chpt 10! This chpt is dedicated to Classofthetitans711 because she was the only person who reviewed. Thnx so much but lets see if we can get a few more this time around. Enjoy!
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I stepped back breathing hard. Alice leapt at me, bringing a tower of water down with her. I only just managed to jump out of the way in time as the water came crashing down and collided with the small beach in the cavern. My heart beat rapidly as I scrambled behind a stone pillar; well it would if I had a heart. Another stream of water shot passed me, missing my face by a centimetre.
"You're going to have to do better than that Theresa," Alice teased, pacing back and forth along the beach.
"Come on I trained you better than that!" Yeah, if you call telling me to 'feel' the water and then blasting Tsunami type waves at me training! Biting my lip, I slipped into the water quietly as possible. The water wound around my ankles and instantly I could taste the salt in my mouth. Little ripples slapped against my legs like little signals telling me Alice was moving towards me. Sinking lower against the column, I risked a peek around the corner. The cave was dark since the sun had set, lit only by torches of Greek fire. Through the eerie green flickering light, I could see my sister's shadow stalking up the beach towards me, like a predator to her prey. Twisting back around I leaned against the wall, trying to calm my breathing. I knew at most I had three minutes before she found me and buried me under a ten foot tidal wave. Closing my eyes, I tried to get a grasp on Alice's mind, but everything came up blurry. Though my sister wasn't very skilled at telepathy, she still knew how to shield her mind. Cursing, I opened my eyes and tried to figure out what I was going to do next.
Suddenly the world shifted out of focus as I flashed back to time when Odie had created the rampaging robot Cronus. (Which had nearly killed me along with everyone else!) Jay had been explaining something just after it had nearly snapped my hand off.
"Guys, this isn't about the physical fighting, it's about figuring out how Cronus thinks and finding out his weaknesses. Brute strength isn't enough; we have to be smart with our moves to beat him."
"And get lucky!" Neil piped up while Jay sighed out of frustration.
There was a sharp stabbing pain in my chest when I though of Jay, but I pushed it aside for now. Obviously throwing a tonne of water at Alice like she wanted me to do wasn't going to work. Normally I would have jumped in there and kicked her butt by now but since I was only a spirit here, that won't work to well. As if to prove my point, my shoulder went straight through the wall I was leaning against.
"Theresa?" Alice called but her voice sounded a little strained, tired. Smiling I sank lower against the wall, ready to launch myself at her. I may only be here in spirit but I was faster than my sister. She was tiring as well, something I didn't need to worry about. By now Alice was only metres away from my hiding place. Exhaling quickly, I pushed my self off the wall and sprinted right past her.
"What the?" She yelped in surprise, trying to turn around fast enough to see where I was. Diving behind another stone pillar, I braced my self against it and waited. Sure enough I could hear Alice's sharp intake of breath as she summoned the water around her. A second before the tidal wave hit, I scrambled out from behind that pillar and ran to the next one. Without thinking, Alice summoned another tidal wave after me which I evaded again. After several minutes, it was obvious that Alice was wearing out fast. She looked like she was about to collapse from all the magic she had used. Here was my chance! I focused on the water around me, getting a grip on the current and bending it to my will in a similar way I did when I made things float. Summoning the water around me, I let it wind and curl around my arm like a snake. Bracing my back against the wall, I launched my self at Alice who was looking the other way. She let out a high pitch squeal as I collided head on with her. Twisting around, I bought the water around me down on her like a whip, copying what I had seen Archie do time and time again. Alice squealed but I continued to launch my attack. She tried in vain to raise a shield of water but at close range she couldn't do it in time. Stepping around her, I bought the water down on her again and again. Alice shot me a murderous glance and leapt at me in an attempt to knock me down but I just stepped out of the way. My sister may be able to summon tsunami size waved but she wasn't trained for hand to hand fighting like I was. Alice stumbled past me, glaring at me angrily.
"This isn't how it's suppose to work you know!" She hissed, her voice scratchy as her chest heaved rapidly. Her skin was growing pale and I was sure she was about to faint.
"Fine!" I yelled, turning to face her. If she wanted to fight with water than she was going to get it. Tensing my shoulders, I grasped the water in my mind. I could feel it pulsing through my veins as the power built up with in me. Finally, it was more than I could hold. Thrusting my arms forward, I sent a twenty foot tidal wave in Alice's direction. Gasping, she tried to jump out of the way but the wave smashed down on top of her, sending her sprawling across the cave. As the water settled, I tried to find Alice. Her body had collapsed on the beach, its sides heaving. Quickly I ran to her side and flipped her over.
"Are you okay?" I stammered, worry creeping into my voice. My sister may be immortal be she could still be hurt. Alice rolled over and met my frantic gaze, before bursting into laughter.
"That was great! The best t raining session we've done so far!" I rolled my eyes and sat down beside her.
"Trust you to be happy when I just slammed you into the floor with a twenty foot tidal wave!" Stiffly Alice sat up, rubbing the side of her arm.
"Water doesn't hurt me remember? Though I can still get slammed around by it." Jumping to her feet, she walked sluggishly over to the couch and collapsed. I followed her and sat beside her.
"Do you want to go again?" I asked know the answer already. Alice narrowed her eyes and glared at me.
"Do you think I'm suicidal? You may be able to summon mass waves here without pausing but for some of us, it wears us out." Sinking deeper into the couch, Alice closed her eyes and yawned. Gently I got up and headed for the back of the cave.
"I'll be out if you need me," I said but Alice just grunted, rolled over and started snoring. Rolling my eyes, I walked deeper in to the cave.
I stepped out into the cool night air. Out here the rocks felt cold under my bear feet. The moon hung low in the sky casting its silver light across the bay. Since I had come here the moon didn't bother me, in fact I felt stronger under its cool glow. The only sound out here was the rhythmic pounding of the waves. Sinking lower, I leaned against the rocks and stared up at the stars. My stomach churned, and the ache I had felt before stabbed at my chest again. I missed them! I missed being home at the brownstone with my friends and Jay. Whenever I closed my eyes, all I could see was how hurt he had been when he thought I was 'dead'. The memory of the way he held me and cried, stabbed at me and torn my heart out. Alice had said Thanatos would tell them I wasn't dead and that it was all just some giant mistake, but part of me didn't trust him. He was the one who faked my death and put me and everyone I loved through that hell! I looked back out over the waves and sighed. Don't get me wrong I like it here, I love Alice but everything was changing so fast. But what really troubled me was how fast I accepted it. Here, training with Alice, felt right in a way but it wasn't my idea of home. Right now, I just wanted to be back in the brownstone with Jay's arms around me. Sighing again, I leaned against the rocks and watched the waves. Suddenly I felt a pair of warm hands on my back. I jumped and was about to drop the person when Alice leaned over me. Settling down, I shot her and angry glare.
"Don't do that! I could have hurt you!" I hissed. Alice snorted and moved to sit beside me.
"Sorry, mind if I join you?" I shrugged and went back to staring at the waves. We sat in silence for a while, and then Alice twisted around to face me, her aqua coloured eyes burning into mine.
"What's wrong Theresa? You seem really down?" her voice was soft and nurturing.
"I'm just home sick I guess," I replied half heartedly. Alice frowned for a minute but then relaxed.
"You mean with your friends back in New Olympia?" she asked. I nodded guiltily.
"And Jay." Alice paused for a minute then rested her hand on my shoulder.
"You don't have to feel guilty, you belong with them and I don't want to change that." I looked up at her, and felt the tears begin to roll down my cheeks.
"I miss them Alice!" I cried turning to face her. "Last time I saw them they though I was dead and that was ages ago!" Alice said nothing, just nodded sympathetically. I slumped against her shoulder, letting her pull me tighter against her body.
"So much has changed; I can't just go back and expect everything to be okay!" Alice bite her lip, adjusting her position so that she was looking directly at me. Fire burned behind her Aqua eyes.
"You're afraid that your friends won't accept you?" The way she said it made it sound ridiculous and I knew that Jay and every one would welcome me back but . . .
"Nothing will be the same any more! Does the prophecy even count anymore since I'm not . . .?"
"Human?" Alice finished softly. I looked up at her through my tears and nodded.
"How can I go back when I'm not even human?" I whispered. Alice snorted which surprised me.
"I get you being worried about what your friends will think, but don't worry! I'll be right there with you when you tell them. Besides it sounds like they love you to bits. Believe me they wont care that your not 100% human anymore." Some of the knots in my stomach loosened a bit. Atlanta and the others wouldn't care what I looked like, just as long as I was the same old Theresa.
"But the prophecy . . .? I began but Alice cut me off.
"Why are you worrying about that old thing? Prophecies aren't that picky. It said 7 heroes right? So you're still a hero therefore you continue to kick Cronus's butt back to Tartarous, just with a little more fire power!" A smile crept across my lips threatening to break into a laugh. Alice seemed satisfied but one thing still bothered me.
"How can I be a hero still if our mother was a goddess? I'm supposed to be a descendent of Theseus!" Alice rolled her eyes and sighed.
"Yes mum was a goddess but did you ever stop to think who our father was?" My body froze as I stared at her.
"No that can't be right! You're saying our father was . . ."
"Yep, Theseus," Alice remarked, trying hard not to laugh at my expression. I tried to wrap my head around it but couldn't. How could my mum be an all powerful goddess who disappeared 4000 years ago and my father be one of the most famous Greek heroes?
Shaking my head I met Alice's gaze.
"Wait Theseus was descended from Poseidon and Aqua was his daughter right? So it can't be real!" Alice stared at me like I was nuts.
"EWE Gross!" I said shuddering. Alice merely shrugged.
"So what? Zeus married his sister Hera and still had Persephone by his other sister Demeter. There was one time when Poseidon and Gaia. ."
"Don't go any further!" I shouted throwing my hands up. I felt like I was going to puke, if that even possible for a spirit. Alice just gave me a curious look.
"Okay that was bad but Theseus and mum weren't that close, besides how do you think we ended up immortal? Demigod crossed with a goddess = immortal!" Alice announced happily. I just death glared her.
"I thought you were trying to make me feel better but that makes everything worse! I don't want to have to watch my friends die and not be able to join them in Elysian Fields!" Alice picked up on the panic rising in my voice.
"You've got to be the first person I know who would turn down immortality," She muttered shaking her head.
"However you didn't listen. I said you could live forever not that you couldn't die. Think of it like vampires. They die and can live forever until someone drives a stake through their heart." I snorted.
"Vampires?" She shrugged.
"They were the only thing I could think of." She squeaked looking flustered.
"Right I'll remember to avoid wooden stakes from now on." She gave me a playful smile and sunk lower into the sand.
We fell into silence again; just listening to the rhythmic slapping of the waves against the rocks The smell of the ocean relaxed me as I started up at the stars once again. I'm not going to pretend that I understood half of what Alice said but knowing I could die and reach Elysian Fields was . . . comforting. I know that sounds weird that I'm happy I can die; After everything that has happened, it sounds nuts but it really is a relief. It means that I will be able to stay with Jay and my friends and not be left alone. It also is something to hold on to, one thing that still makes me feel human. As Alice fell back to sleep (again!) I closed my eyes and let the memories of home rush over me. Soon I would be back there in Jay's arms where I belong.
Awe, nice ending to a chpt. Again just saying that the stuff about Alice and Aqua isn't real in this world, just in my head with numerous other random things. I just realised the time line for this story doesn't fit with mythology. For one thing Cronus was supposed to be put in prison around this time. That hardly gives Poseidon time to have kids and grandchildren, particularly with Theseus who wasn't around for ages yet. I know the time line is screwed up but for this story we'll just accept it.
As usual plz review, constructive criticism always welcome! (trust me; I'm sure there are heaps of things u could pick me up on) Also the nxt chpt will be dedicated to the first 3 reviews! (let's try and get more than 1 review this time) Also if you have any ideas on a better name for this story than Light of Aqua, plz let me know.
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