Woohoo! 3 chapters in one day! Must be some sort of record!
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"Tell me where she is!" said Archie as he swung the Hephaestus whip in Harris' direction while Herry swung a punch aimed at his head.
The blonde dodged both with relative ease, right hand going towards his pocket and pulling out a sword with a retractable blade (similar to Jay's). He swung it at Herry, who ducked just in time and only had a few hairs shaved off.
"Now why would I do that?" taunted Harris, "I've grown rather fond of her company... her's and the other girl" The smirk widened as he saw Archie and Herry's severely ticked off expressions.
The three continued to dodge, receive and deliver hits.
"This is taking too long!" Herry said to his comrade.
"I know... at this rate we'll never find out where they are!" Archie panted.
No ordinary human could have the strength, speed and skill that Harris now possessed. He had obviously had them enhanced by Cronos after the deal was struck.
"Aren't you getting tired of this?" Harris said in boredom, the fight really was becoming a bore. He ducked to avoid Herry catching him around the side of the head with his fist. "I already said, I''m not here to kill you, young Hercules. In fact, it was your bow that my brother used to kill Achilles and avenge my death. So I thank you. Now, get out of my way"
"What? No, I'm not going to leave a friend if he needs my help." Herry countered.
Distracted by the talking, Harris managed to swipe a large gash across Herry's chest. Shouting out in surprise and pain, he stumbled back a few paces. Using this moment, Harris lunged towards him and caught the side of Herry's head with the flat of his blade, successfully stunning him. Archie watched, reacting seconds later by lashing out with the whip. The end wrapped around his arm and dug in, lacerating the flesh. Blood seeped from the wound. A triumphant look crossed Archie's face when he saw the extensive damage. If he couldn't hold the sword, then he couldn't fight. He was completely at his mercy.
"Now tell me where you've got them both!" he demanded.
Laughing as though a joke had been told, Harris threw his head up. "You really think I'll tell you? Do you honestly think that you've won this fight? Oh no, you may have defeated me last time, but this time is different. Inow know your weakness, for you see, Cronos told me"
"What are you talking about?" Archie said, on edge.
The sound of rustling leaves caused him to whip around hurriedly, too late did he see the small blade heading towards him. Too late did he realize that it hadn't been a bluff, Harris really did know the secret to the great Achilles' defeat. The dagger flew directly towards his hee and punctured through the armor. Shouting out in pain, Archie fell to the ground. Shooting jolts went up his leg, it was as if it was entirely on fire. He looked up wearily to see the real Harris jump down from the tree and the other Harris walk towards him. The copy pulled the whip from around his arm, which healed instantly then the entire being disapeared.
"Don't worry, you won't die... yet" Harris mocked, lifting the others head up so they could see each other.
Archie's vision blurred and even the pain seemed to die down as the world became dark and he passed out.
Atlanta, Im sorry... Im so sorry... he thought before falling unconcious.
Harris laughed darkly before picking up the unconcious teen none too carefully. Herry groaned as he started to wake up, just in time to see Harris vanish with Archie...
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OMFG! chapter 9 is complete! one more and I have 10 chapters! woooo! I love you all! -hugs the CoTT people-
Me: Oh no! Archie! I'm sorry! -beats Harris-
Archie: then why did you write it? TT
Me: cuz I had to in order
to help the story move along...
Harris: ouch .
So what'll happen in the next chapter? Who knows? (Archie: you do...) Just cuz I'm writing this doesn't mean I know... (everyone else: -whacks foreheads-
And as you can tell, I played a bit with the whole "Achilles heel" idea. I've read in quite a few sources that it was the fact that his heel was more susceptible to infection and that's what killed him, not just the fact that was his only weak point.
By the way people, if you want to email me about ideas for the next story, Reply Corner (oh joy, my 10th review! party! -hands out cake to random people-)
To: Demenior
-gains some form of super flying powers and tackles- Archie is mine -hiss-
hehehe, he's Hector, the guy who Achilles killed then dragged around and refused to allow a proper burial for. I thought it was better than having Paris, who killed Achilles. I dislike Paris for killing him... strongly dislike him -crunches up picture of paris (the guy, not the place)- very strongly dislike him
-grabs Archie and chains their (his and mine) wrists together- HA! all mine!
ps. he's mine XD