The Parking Lot, 3:24 AM.
The others were already outside by the time that Archie and Atlanta arrived on the scene. Cronus was there as well, fending off any attacks that the teens could think of trying with ease. He swung this way and that, knocking away Jay's sword and turning Theresa's nunchucks against her.
Innocent citizens screamed, running as fast as they could to avoid getting hit. Neil tried to sneak off as well, before Herry caught him and dragged him back. Odie was typing away frantically no his laptop, desperately trying to find any piece of information that would help them.
Archie turned to Atlanta, and she nodded. He pulled out his whip and ran forwards, Atlanta using her bolos to fend off Cronus every time he came near to the advancing teen. Archie got within fifty feet of the villain and swung, causing Cronus to loose his footing. Jay seized his chance, running at Cronus with his sword drawn. He attacked, not aiming for Cronus' body, but his shirt. The sword dug into moist earth, leaving Cronus pinned down, unable to move. Herry leapt on top of the god, just in case the sword wasn't enough to keep him still.
Theresa moved in for the kill, but was cut short when she heard a piercing scream from behind her. She spun around.
Two of Cronus's giants held Atlanta over fifty feet in the air.
"Don't move!" Archie screamed at Jay and Herry, who were starting to stand up. "Keep Cronus down, I'll take care of Atlanta."
Archie ran, leaping on the giants and causing them to drop their prey. Atlanta fell, while Archie dived to catch her. He missed, landing at least ten feet away from his teammate. Atlanta hit the ground with a dull thud, just managing to keep herself from falling unconscious. She was getting tired, and her wounds were beginning to bleed again. Archie leapt once more, grabbing Atlanta against her will and dragging her away. Behind them, Cronus laughed maniacally, as e disappeared into his signature portal along with his two giants. The other teens stood dumbfounded, unsure of how he was able to escape.
Atlanta's head was spinning; she leaned backwards, putting her weight on the unprepared Archie. The pair toppled over, Archie grabbing onto Atlanta to break her fall. They lay still for a moment, one beside the other, looking into each others eyes.
"You OK?" Archie asked, sitting up.
"Yeah." Atlanta stood up herself, brushing loose dirt off her pants.
"I guess we'd better get you back to the hospital." Archie pointed to Atlanta's bleeding arm, but the girl shook her head.
"I think I'm pretty much done there. I can deal with whatever pain I experience for the rest of the day." Archie laughed.
"Which must be why you keep fainting on me."
"Oh, shut up!" Atlanta cried, jokingly. "You can barely even hold me up."
"Yeah, you're too fat." Atlanta put on a mock pout, barely able to keep from laughing herself.
"Ouch, that hurt. Might I remind you of who eats at least three triple decker sandwiches a day!"
"Hey!" Archie playfully punched Atlanta, who smiled.
"Race you home?"
"You're on."
Theresa looked on, smiling.
"She so likes him."
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A/N- Hey! First off, I'd like to thank everyone for the great reviews. You guys rock! Next thing- there will likely be only one more chapter to this fan fiction. A quick note on that- The next chapter will take place approximately three months after this one, so Atlanta's arm has healed. Don't worry, I don't mean that it will take me three months to write it!
Anyway, thanks again for all your support, and for taking the time to read this story.
