Author's Note/Disclaimer: I do not own anything of Class of the Titans. I do happen to own the legend of Synara and any other make-believe creatures/persons that pop into my head. Feel free to point out any mistakes; it'll help in future stories.
Chapter 11: All Too Soon
The creature shuffled nervously towards the ledge, peering over to gaze into the black depths. It whimpered, taking a step back and stumbling. An ice cold hand stopped the giant's attempt of moving back, freezing him to the spot in terror.
"Get in the water and find her!" The deep voice hissed, pushing the giant back to the edge. A bang echoed across the water, and the giant was airborne, a frightened sound booming across the still ocean. A splash erupted as the giant landed twenty feet away.
"Bumbling idiot," Cronus muttered, watching the giant sputter as it attempted to keep its head above water. He spun to glare at the other to quivering giants in the corner, off setting the balance of the yacht.
"Why must I do everything myself?" Cronus sighed, aggravated. He shook his head at the pathetic creatures, turning back to the placid water. His eyelids dropped as he raised his hands over the water, concentrating.
"Show me the way," he muttered, hearing the small area of water begin to bubble and churn. A white light shone from his palms, cascading over the water, reaching out and trailing the surface. A thin trail of light serpentined across the top, faltering to the left of the gasping giant.
"You. Get in," Cronus turned to glare at the second giant. He pointed to the collected pool of white light shining on the water. The giant trembled, shuffling one foot forwards. Cronus sighed, flicking his wrist and sending the giant soaring through the air.
"And you," he shifted his attention to the third creature. "Set up the ropes and be prepared." He turned on his heel, striding to the automatic wheel, powering up the engine and sharply turning the boat. He trolled next to the white trail, cutting the motor and drifting next to the orb, stopping to stare as the giants started to surface.
Agnon burst from the water, grabbing desperately for the boat's edge. The third giant pulled his companion up, rocking the boat dangerously from their weight.
Cronus paid little attention to the commotion next to him. He stared wide-eyed as the other giant surface, pulling up the dead figure up along with him. Cronus snapped his eyes to the third giant, glaring at him and back at the ropes tied to the deck.
Soon after, Synara's cold lifeless limbs were tied down, the giants standing nervously behind her head, the net in pieces at their feet.
Cronus smiled, crouching down next to her barren torso. Resting his hand just above her scaled chest, he began to murmur the incantation.
"Yo despierto te desde vida eterna sueño, venir dorso a esto tierra y causa un trueno," he mumbled viciously, closing his eyes for concentration.
A flash of light illuminated the boat's deck, the giants caught off guard and shielding their eyes. Cronus repeated the verse, his voice growing louder as another flash of white light blinded the three creatures. He repeated the verse once more, shouting out the last word. The light shined excessively, reaching out to the waters before being sucked back in, vanishing into Synara's still body.
The giants stared in horror, their gaping mouths hanging open as Synara sucked in a mouthful of air, dropping the ropes that held her arm down. She exhaled quickly, taking in another ragged breath as her long fingers flexed into tight fists, beginning to strain against the ropes.
Her bright yellow eyes snapped open, quickly analyzing the three trembling giants behind her, a low hiss escaping her cracked lips.
"Perfect," Cronus sighed happily. Synara snapped her eyes back, a rumbling growl echoing deep from her chest. He stepped up beside her, standing on the rope the giant foolishly dropped. He smiled cruelly down at her as he took one foot off the rope, bringing it down hard on her wing bone.
Synara shrieked in pain, her arms pulling hard on the ropes as she attempted to scratch at Cronus. He dug in his heel, silencing her when he crouched down to stare.
"You know what to do." His red eyes bore into hers as they began to cloud up. Cronus played the visual instructions through her mind, taking his foot off her wing. Her eyes remained distant as the giants shakingly untied her.
Synara's eyes focused back, eying the loose strings. She jumped up, crawling to the boat's edge and hissing at the cowering giants. She growled once at Cronus, extending her wings before jumping off the edge, her open wings catching the air current before her body hit the water.
Cronus' dark laughter followed Synara as she flew off, disappearing into the clouded moon's glow.
3 HOURS LATER
The night club continued to pulse as Maria crossed the street, escaping the small crowd waiting outside the door. The neon lettering 'Trip the Light' created shadows across the street, showing the faint rainbows in the oil puddles. Her heels clicked rapidly against the pavement as she rushed home, already over an hour late for her curfew.
She grasped her cell phone tight in her hand, turning the corner sharply, the apartment complex only two blocks away. Maria dabbed the corners of her mouth, wiping away the smeared lipstick left behind. Less evidence to be seen.
She thudded to a stop, flinching away from the crash of trash cans in the alley she passed. The streetlights gave little light in the dark as Maria squinted, trying to find the noise culprit.
Maria shook her head, breaking off into a light run, holding her small hand bag tightly. She suddenly hoped the block was shorter as another faint sound echoed behind her. Maria darted into a deep closed doorway, leaning against the cold bricks, catching her breath. Her thumb trembled over the key pad, ready to punch the emergency number at any moment. She took a deep breath, quickly analyzing the street before breaking into a brisk run again.
Less than a block to go, and she was panicking. Instinctively, Maria looked over her shoulder, catching a glimpse of the shadow before it disappeared into the dark areas of the buildings. The light above the door blinked, the light bulb starting to burn out as Maria rushed towards it. Her hands shook, fumbling around the bottom of her purse, digging for the elusive key.
Breathing heavily, Maria snapped her head back to look at the sidewalk. The shadow moved swiftly, overtaking the doorway she now stood on. Maria chocked on her scream as a cold rough hand tightened around her neck. The objects in her hands dropped as Maria was dragged into the neighboring alley, the tips of her shoes dragging on the concrete.
Her hands clawed hopelessly against the arm, gagging as the fingers tightened more. Maria attempted to turn, looking into the eyes of her attacker as her lungs screamed for air.
The creature hissed at her, baring it's white razor sharp teeth. White dots danced across Maria's vision, now hardly aware of her feet leaving the ground and the cold wind hitting her gaze. The creature hissed again, the sound ringing in Maria's ears before she blacked out.
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Alright, I don't have much to say, only that I finally updated. This chapter and the first one of the sequel have been sitting in my room for weeks, and I only now update. I am ashamed.
Right, well I really hope to get the first chapter of Beauty's Battle up this week. Because I leave for Mexico on Friday, and I want you to have something more to read while I'm gone for Christmas.
Which, by the way, I hope everyone has a really good Christmas. Filled with cheer and all that holiday nonsense. It's not one of my favourite holidays, let's leave it at that. Don't know why, just is. Hah.
The chapter will be up soon, it's kinda long, so I'll have to get a move on it before Friday. Talk to you soon!
Christina,