Oopsie! I just realized that only half my story showed up on . Sorry about that! Here's the other half!
Protecting Me Part 2
"Are you honestly serious?" Atlanta screeched, "Do you honestly think I would choose my life over Archie's? NOW LET ME GO!"
But Atlanta's words were not heard, as the engine of a truck roared over the valley, drowned out her cries. Herry's truck had rolled onto the bridge.
"Oh, poo," Cronus said. "And I was so hoping to do this in dramatic fashion." And he quickly walked over towards the edge.
"GOING A LITTLE FASTER WOULD BE GREAT, GUYS!" Atlanta screamed as her teammates filed out of the vehicle.
"I'm coming, Atlanta!" Archie called as he ran over, ready to attack. Cronus merely laughed.
"It's too late, Archie!" he said. "Atlanta chose your life over hers, and I'm afraid now she has to suffer the consequences of her actions!"
And with that, he tossed Atlanta over the edge, the young girl screaming the whole way.
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You'll never let me go
You'll never let me go
You'll never let me go
Archie ran as fast as he could over to the edge, grabbing his friend before she became out of reach.
"Oh my God," Atlanta breathed, staring down at the water. "That was SO close!"
"Are you alright?" Archie asked, the terror still present on his face.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Atlanta told him, even though she was shivering like mad. "Just don't let go, alright?"
"That's not even a possibility," Archie smiled as he pulled her into the safety of his arms.
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When
it's my turn (My turn)
To
help you out (Help you out)
I'll gladly lift you up without a doubt
Meanwhile, the rest of the team was battling Cronus. The god seemed to have the upper hand, until he saw until had been rescued. He screamed angrily, and then stomped over to where the two teenagers were huddled together.
"Why did you have to go and spoil everything?" he spat at Archie. "Why couldn't you be a good little boy and let your girlfriend sacrifice her life for yours? Isn't that what heroes are supposed to do, anyways?"
"You are so twisted," Atlanta said, as Archie wrapped his arm protectively around her.
"And I just keep getting better," Cronus grinned. With the swish of one of his scythes, he knocked both of the children to the ground, and began to walk menacingly towards Archie.
"I guess I will have to kill you after all, Archie," he said, almost apologetically. "I am so very sorry about that."
Cronus began quickly lowering the blade towards Archie's throat. But before Archie could feel any pain coming, he felt blood splat on him, followed by Atlanta's scream of anguish. The young girl had thrown herself on top of him, making it so her back had been slashed, instead of Archie's neck.
"Oh well," Cronus sighed, "That is enough work for my day. Maybe I'll get you next time." And with the conjuring of his portal, plus an evil cackle, he disappeared.
"Atlanta!" Archie cried, feeling the tears spring to his eyes, "Are you okay? Please be okay! I'm sorry I yelled at you! I'll do whatever you want, just as long as you'll be okay!"
Jay, Theresa, Odie, Herry, and Neil are gathered around.
"Archie, get up," Theresa said softly, "Maybe it would be better if one of us took Atlanta. You need a chance to take a breath."
"No!" Archie shouted at her, "I'm not leaving her! I'll breathe when I know she's going to be alright!"
"Good, gods, Archie," Atlanta murmured from her friend's arms, "I'll be okay. Now can someone take me to Chiron before I bleed to death?"
"Atlanta!" Archie cheered, hugging her with all his might.
"Yeah, yeah, glad to see you too," Atlanta groaned, "Now can you please stop squeezing so hard?"
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Whenever, wherever baby
I'll protect you
No matter what
Hold you tight, with all my might
And, I'll never let you go
Later that night, Archie climbed up the stairs to see Atlanta, who was resting in bed. He quietly opened the door, and, seeing that her eyes were closed, began to close it again.
"You can come in, if you want," Atlanta called. Archie grinned, and then walked into the room.
"How are you holding up?" Archie asked, nervously running his fingers through his hair.
"I'm fine," Atlanta grinned. "But my back hurts like a mother."
Archie laughed, and then carefully sat on her bed.
"Why did you do that, Atlanta?" he asked, feeling he could no longer avoid the question. "Why did you put yourself in the way when you could have been killed?"
Atlanta frowned. "Why would you even ask that, Arch? You needed me, I was there. I always have your back, okay?"
Archie grinned. "I know. And I have yours, too."
Atlanta nodded and settled down into her pillows.
"Now…." she began. "I remember you saying that if I was okay, you would do anything I wanted. Does that include motorcycle lessons?"
Archie got a look of surprise on his face, and then frowned. "No, it doesn't. That's when I thought you were dying. You just needed stitches.
"Oh, come on!" Atlanta shouted, sitting upright again, "You promised!"
"And I changed my mind!" Archie told her.
"You're impossible!"
"No, you're impossible!"
"Oh my God," Odie groaned from downstairs. "Will they EVER stop?"
"Oh, they will," Theresa smirked, "When they both realize they're crazy about each other."
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Yeah, it wasn't my best, but I needed a little fluffie to put me in the mood for more writing. Expect to see more in the near future, as well as updates!