I'm feeling generous. Here's another chapter for ya!
Disclaimer: I...don't...own...Percy...J...Ahhh I can't do it!
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Chapter 3
Annabeth was awakened by her father.
"Time to train, get up Annie," he said.
Annabeth yawned, rolling her eyes at her nickname. She pulled on her Spandex and a sports bra and filled up her water bottle.
"Bye, dad, love ya," she called on her way out the door.
She jogged over to the track. Her long-time track coach, Claire "Athena" Williams, had her workout ready. After a 20 minute warm-up and numerous drills, Annabeth started her work out.
"Today, you have a 4800m (3 miles, 12 laps) work out. Each lap should be no longer than 1:15 (5 minute mile pace). Then we'll end with strides and a 20 minute cool-down." (this workout was inspired by the one I did yesterday! Just Olympi-fied:)
Annabeth loved running. The burn in her lungs, the strategy it required, and the way you got to go beyond what you thought your limits were. Each race was a surprise.
Athena called out splits to her. A group of goof-off kids stood in the first lane, but her stormy gray eyes were enough to make anyone move.
By the 11th lap, she was drenched in sweat and gasping for air, but she took it as a challenge. She sped up. Lengthen your stride. Big arms. Steady breathing. Never stop! she thought to herself. The lyrics to the song Hall of Fame came to mind.
"Standin' in the Hall of Fame,
And the world's gonna know your name...
You can go the distance,
You can run the mile...
Be champions!"
She smiled inwardly, kicking for the last 200m despite her protesting body. A work out well done. She cooled down, stretched, thanked Athena, and went to work (after putting on proper clothes, of course).
She was an assistant for a big-time architect. She, of course, aspired to be an architect after her go at the Olympics. She admired the way the angles, boards, and force of gravity all worked together. It was nothing less than beautiful.
Her work now, of course, was boring. Full of paper work, copying machine malfunctions, and coffee spills, she couldn't wait for her big-break.
When she walked in the office, she was shocked. The entire staff, it seemed, was crowded into the room. A large banned read "Run Hard Annabeth!"
"Oh my! Oh, I can't believe it!" Annabeth sputtered, speechless.
"We just wanted to send you to Oregon with love." said Drew. "Sadly, we didn't get you any cake. It's not a part of your diet."
Annabeth grinned, still unable to talk.
"Is anyone taping this? The great Annabeth is finally caught speechless!" said Leo.
Annabeth, needless to say, loved her life.
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Hatred boiled in him like lava. It was a fire that was always hungry, always burning inside. He was a volcano that had stood dormant for years. Now was his chance to erupt, leaving hollow destruction and ash in his path.
Word had gotten to him. That's always how these things start. The smallest of sparks can set off the most devastating of fires.
He'd heard of a record-setting year. This year, many of the youngest Olympic competitors had shots at the gold. He clenched his fist as the lava inside bubbled within him.
Right now, the world was chanting their names. Soon, however, their names would be chanted for a very different reason. The world would want their blood.
He smiled. Yes, that would finally put out this fire, this pain, and longing. Jealousy, even. There was another feeling there, one he couldn't quite place... One he hadn't felt in a long time...
He brushed his feelings aside, as he had done, even before the accident. He began to get excited, as if it was before a race. No! There is no race. There will never be one, he told himself fiercely. His fists were clenched so tightly that they drew blood.
He sighed. The first drop of blood would be followed soon by an outpouring of it.
Blood for blood. Soon, he would get his revenge!
Dun dun dunnnn! Hoped you liked it! I chose running for Annabeth so it could be in my area of expertise
Question of the day: What is the most disappointing book-inspired movie you've seen? Mine has to be Percy Jackson. I can't believe they're making a second one! At least Annabeth's hair will finally be blonde!