Chapter 4
The Olympics opened with all the traditional pomp and splendor. The Ronins were in the stands, waiting for each of the countries to come out and present their best athletes. First came Japan, China, South Africa, then America. Amy, David, Sara, and Cassie carried the American flag as they entered the stadium with the other American athletes; their heads were high and full of pride.
The ceremony continued with the history of the Olympics being shown on a large monitor. The monitor told the story of the Ancient Greek Olympics, how it developed into the modern Olympics, and the ideals of both the modern and ancient Olympics. The final ritual was the lighting of the Olympic Torch, and after much celebration, the ceremonies ended, and everyone went out to party or go to sleep.
Amy walked out of the stadium with others. They were talking about the four Warlords, and debating if they would attack again. "I believe they will attack again," Sara said. "That wasn't just a show, or a fear tactic; that was a message."
"You're right, Sara," Amy sighed, "there's a good chance they will attack again."
"The question is, why?" Cassie said. "Why the Olympiads? I can understand why we are targets, but why the other Olympaids?"
"Well," David said, "until we have some solid answers, we have to assume that everyone is a potental target."
"Do you guys think that we should room together?" Sara asked.
"There'll be strength in numbers if we do stay together." Amy replied in a serious manner, "I have a feeling that if we get separated, it could be fatal."
"Do you think our coaches will understand if we talk to them?" David asked.
"And what exactly are we going to tell them?" Cassie said, " 'Coach, I've been attacked by four lunatics in samurai armor who want to take me into their world. Can I stay with three other people who can help me fight them?' Our coaches would think we're nuts."
"Well, we'll think of something," Sara said. "Amy, since you have the largest apartment, do you mind if we use your space?"
"Sure," Amy said. "Thankfully, there are four bedrooms. I was supposed to get three other housemates, but they never came."
"Great," Cassie said. "Now, about our coaches..."
The Olympics opened with all the traditional pomp and splendor. The Ronins were in the stands, waiting for each of the countries to come out and present their best athletes. First came Japan, China, South Africa, then America. Amy, David, Sara, and Cassie carried the American flag as they entered the stadium with the other American athletes; their heads were high and full of pride.
The ceremony continued with the history of the Olympics being shown on a large monitor. The monitor told the story of the Ancient Greek Olympics, how it developed into the modern Olympics, and the ideals of both the modern and ancient Olympics. The final ritual was the lighting of the Olympic Torch, and after much celebration, the ceremonies ended, and everyone went out to party or go to sleep.
Amy walked out of the stadium with others. They were talking about the four Warlords, and debating if they would attack again. "I believe they will attack again," Sara said. "That wasn't just a show, or a fear tactic; that was a message."
"You're right, Sara," Amy sighed, "there's a good chance they will attack again."
"The question is, why?" Cassie said. "Why the Olympiads? I can understand why we are targets, but why the other Olympaids?"
"Well," David said, "until we have some solid answers, we have to assume that everyone is a potental target."
"Do you guys think that we should room together?" Sara asked.
"There'll be strength in numbers if we do stay together." Amy replied in a serious manner, "I have a feeling that if we get separated, it could be fatal."
"Do you think our coaches will understand if we talk to them?" David asked.
"And what exactly are we going to tell them?" Cassie said, " 'Coach, I've been attacked by four lunatics in samurai armor who want to take me into their world. Can I stay with three other people who can help me fight them?' Our coaches would think we're nuts."
"Well, we'll think of something," Sara said. "Amy, since you have the largest apartment, do you mind if we use your space?"
"Sure," Amy said. "Thankfully, there are four bedrooms. I was supposed to get three other housemates, but they never came."
"Great," Cassie said. "Now, about our coaches..."