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"Unless you're living on the street and surviving on a diet of discarded turkey drumsticks, there's no point in being gloomy. We've spent too long trying to cheer ourselves up by spending money on brightly coloured things we don't really need. We've stopped using our imaginations."
-Jarvis Cocker
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Springfield, Illinois
Summer
Thalia
Thalia idly played with her hair, lightly laughing at the attempt of humor from Luke. She turned her attention to Annabeth who had fallen asleep beside them. She looked so innocent, just beginning to bud into her womanhood.
This was one of the better days and with lives like theirs you learned to appreciate the good days.
They didn't come often.
Thalia was the daughter of a Hollywood Star, The self proclaimed Marilyn Monroe of her generation. Her mother had been more interested in doing whatever it took to be part of limelight. It was not once that Thalia walked in on her performing sexual acts in an attempt to remain relevant. With a sigh Thalia shook her head, those days were behind her and if she had her way. She, Luke and Annabeth would never have to be with people who did not want them.
"You ok?" Thalia looked up and smiled at him. Meeting Luke had been the best thing that had ever happened to her. First meeting while she was fighting off Hellhounds and Dracanae, Thalia was certain that her days had been numbered to the minutes and she was going to die; As she felt the exhaustion seep into her bones, the air become heavy and labored. Her arms no longer able to fend the horde off, he had shown up. A sandy blonde angel in goodwill clothing, Luke had been a blur of movement and bronze. Fending off the wave of monsters and saving her life.
"Yea, I'm good. Just reminiscing." He smiled and shifted over putting an arm around her. She nudged close to him embracing the warmth that didn't have anything to do do with heat. They stayed like that for a while, enjoying the atmosphere like that until he decided to talk.
"We've survived some pretty heavy shit, Huh?" Thalia certainly agreed. Their life was a constant barrage of "pretty heavy shit" from monsters to humans. The entire world was out to get them.
The two teens returned to their comfortable silence, though they were both hungry and smelly and broke. They were happy, It seemed as though nothing could ruin this moment.
A crack of wood echoed through the forest where they had camped - In a flash both children were up; Their weapons drawn and their bodies jumping into the respective Hyper states. To Thalia this was the best part of the battle -This Frame of Mind.
She could feel the world sharpen before her- The air taking on a delicious tint. Looking at the direction of the sound. She could see the veins on the leaves. Hear the breathing of Luke and the rustle of the very air around her. She felt in control, At peace.
Thalia gripped her spear, a slight ripple of lighting dancing around it's handle. Something was coming and she would walk out of this the victor.
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Malibu, California
Summer
Naruto
Naruto Loved Flying.
He loved feeling the wind in his hair, he loved dancing between the layers of clouds, getting lost in the whiteness before appearing to observe a dazzling array of morning sunshine. He loved flying along side the Venti as they raced the earth stirring the winds and causing storms. But, most of all he loved watching the world below him, Seeing humanity from this angle made him realize how similar they all were. To Naruto, it was a humbling experience.
He looked at his watch catching the time that was displayed on the digital screen - 11:59 am - Lunchtime! The flying blonde tucked his hands to his side and blasted forward, breaking the sound barrier and racing home.
Naruto arrived home and touched down lightly. Walking into his house, the lights turned on by themselves sensing him walking in and the large window overlooking the beach popped up to the Head's Up Display. He fucking loved this house. 11,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and a private access to the beach, it was his father's way of both apologizing to and spoiling him.
"Good Morning, Sir." The automated voice greeted him, having a slight accent. "There are 13 messages for you to listen to. Three actions on your to-do list and a message from Alice asking if you're going to Be Cavé's party."
Naruto paused mid-chew, a piece of lettuce hung from his mouth. "Are any of the messages from Dad?"
"No, Sir."
"Any of them especially important, Hermes?"
"I am a computer, Sir."
"Hermes...If you're smart enough to be sarcastic then you're smart enough to know if any of the 13 messages are important enough for me to deal with."
"They are messages from your paramours, and an agent who want's your clientele. He claims it is in your best interest to answer him."
Naruto rolled his eyes.
"Did he now...Delete messages from the girls and tell me who this guy."
"Certainly Sir, Donald Sanders Age, 34. Occupation: Acting Agent, However this man has not had a client in the last four months. He has currently has 124.45$ in his bank account. His current living address is an apartment complex in Cincinnati, Ohio. Apartment Number #23, Silver Grove Gardens."
Naruto sighed. He really hated desperate men with overblown egos. He set his sandwich down, he could eat it later. Naruto looked out the window sighing, he really hadn't wanted to go out so soon after lunch. But he seemed to have matters to attend to.
"Hernes"
"Yes Sir?"
"I'm going out."
"Very good, Sir, Do you have a reply for Alice, Sir?"
Naruto stood up, Yawning, he stretched leisurely and made his way to the door.
"Tell her I'm off to get something to wear."
Naruto paused for a minute, looked out into the waters and with a loud sigh willed the winds to pick him up and with that he was in the air. The bored blonde traveled at a light speed (for him), flying close to the ground he was a few yards above the tree lines. He had almost reached his final destination when he saw something that made him pause.
Funny how things work out like that…
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Springfield, Illinois
Summer
Luke
Luke watched as Thalia stiffened. In an instant his sword was already out and he could feel the rush of power that accented the start of every battle. Next to him he could see that Thalia had already entered her self dubbed "warrior state" and he knew he wouldn't be far behind. So with a deep breath, he gripped the pommel of his sword. The world sharpened around him, and at the same time slowed down. He could hear the sounds of Thalia's breathing lessen as the sounds of the incoming horde increased.
It would be a good battle.
There was a moment of bated breath, the woods were silent with the came collective calmness that settled on her inhabitants. Then without any warning, the first monster - a Hellhound.- swaggered through the tide of trees.
The dog like beast was massive (by average canine standards) . The snarling beast glared at them, blood red eye dancing with malicious mirth. It was shaped like a wolf, as large as a horse and rippling with muscles every time he made a movement. These were the heralds of death.
Then like the first gasp of a virgin, the demon howled.
The battle had begun.
Luke walked forward, his sword hung at half point as a Dracaena slithered from the trees, her scales glimmering an iridescent poison green that melded nicely with the foliage. The monster was beautiful. She had the upper body of a buxom woman; full curves and a dimpled face. Yet, one could obviously see the layer of muscles that only added to the sensual ambiance she gave off. However, Her body was encased in bronze armor, Luke's mind already detailing the weak points in it's make and giving him fifteen different way's to kill her.
However, this attack was planned. A Hellhound ran forward, the demon's teeth glimmering in the sunlight a painful yellow. It attempted to bite him, Luke parried with his sword, jumping back he faked left, never taking his eyes off the Hellhound. It fell for it, the warrior wasted no time- he swung his sword down and decapitated the beast.
The first death.
Luke looked and rolled left, barely missing the swung sword from the Dracane.
"Demigod, Why fight?. Hmmm? Am I truly that hideous that you must kill me?"
A throaty cackle escaped her lips as she sung at him faster and faster, Luke could feel his blood singing, as he matched her speed. The world slowing down giving him time to think.
He lunged forward, thrusting his sword clean into her. She smiled viciously, her forked tongue licking his face she whispered. "Till next time, Hero" and with that exploded in a cloud of golden dust.
He took a brief breath, giving his slightly aching muscles some respite. He watched as Thalia fought off her opponents; dancing around the Hellhound, she dodged an attempt to bite, grinning all the way,The dancing hero launched her spear-glowing white-and plunged it into the side of the Hellhound.
She rushed forward stabbing a Dracaena with it's own sword and sending a spear of lightning at another Hellhound. The electricity branching out and catching three more.
Luke dodged a thrown spear, and performed a series of somersaults as he dodged a barrage of arrows. He was about to run forward catching the offender off when a literal sword of wind slammed into the giant, tearing the brute in half and leaving it a golden dust cloud.
He turned back to Thalia but it wasn't her, she was stabbing a Laistrygonian giant through the heart with her lighting encased hand. Her spear forgotten in the fight.
"Up Here!" Luke looked at and saw a floating man. The battlefield came to a halt, all the occupants watching the man who was in the sky.
"This doesn't seem fair, Ya know. A horde of monsters against two kids. Man, Things sure have changed."
His voice carried out with a sense of authority and hidden mirth. A Dracaena gasped and the monsters as a whole fell to their knees; The Hellhounds bowing low, their tails tucked tightly between their legs, the Dracaena fell prostrate, and the Laistrygonian Giants finally, tumbled to their knees with a heavy thud. Those who could struck their fists to their chests, then as a whole the remaining monsters dispersed.
Luke watched as the man, no young adult floated down. Luke watched with not a small amount of awe as the sun cloaked the man in a halo of white. Walking closer to them, Luke couldn't help but notice the way his blonde hair glittered in the sunlight, his blue eyes danced lightly with what seemed to be a tantalizing mixture of knowledge - as though he was privy to a hilarious joke and couldn't wait to tell you.
"Who the fuck are you?" Thalia asked, wiping her sweat dampened hair out of her face.
The blonde smiled. "Naruto, Y'all hungry?"
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Springfield, Illinois
Summer
Thalia
Thalia wasn't one to fuck with people. She didn't fuck with stupid people, she didn't fuck with nasty people and if you weren't Luke she didn't fuck with you, Period, But one thing Thalia didn't fuck with at all was flying. And while she had never met a flying person. She wasn't about to fuck with a flying human.
Fuck that…
Thalia had to admit he was handsome, in that California Wealthy look that spoke of being rich enough to afford a personal trainer and being arrogant enough to show it off. He even wore Puka shells. She supposed his classic american look was attractive enough but there was just a hint of the orient that made him exotic. His blue eyes matched the sky and were a shade lighter than hers. If his were the sunny sky, then she was the cloudy evening.
In fact, if not for the whole flying thing she would have written him and gone to do something actually useful. So it was this irritation, mixed with a little bit of hunger and the bravery one gets when their running on a low sleep tank that led her to ask.
"Who the fuck are you?" Thalia cringed inwardly subconsciously swiping her damp hair - her gesture when she did something embarrassing- , but really she wanted to know. Who was this guy?:
Thalia watched as the guy in front of her shifted back and with a well practiced smile answered.
"Naruto, Y'all hungry."
Thalia was hungry, in fact she was just a polite response away from ravenous. She was about to respond when Luke cut her off.
"Right, Naruto You said?" said person nodded. "Why should we trust you?" Luke was the smart one for a reason. She was the shock them with voltage if they don't do what she said. In fact, Thalia was sure Luke could talk his way out of a deaf house. Thalia stopped her musing. The teen in front of her nodded as though he was really pondering the question.
"I'm sexy" ...Fucking idiot.
An easy grin crept to his face before quickly replaced with a serious expression. "You two are demigod's and I did just help you with your monster problem.
Now that he had mentioned it. Thalia did find it odd. The monster had literally given up and exploded. She was worried. He didn't seem like a god but one could never be sure. She turned to look at Luke who silently asking both his permission and his thoughts. Luke stared hard at her.
He raised an eyebrow. Can we trust him?
Thalia bit her cheek. Do we have a choice?
Luke nodded, turned back to the still smiling teen -his smile never leaving his face- and spoke.
"Us three"
"What?"
"There's three of us."
The blonde looked around and turned back to Luke with a deadpan expression. Disbelief on his face. "Is this person real?…"
Thalia nodded. "Annie!"
A blonde girl stepped out, A Recurve bow in her hand she had an arrow trained at the blond's head. Her face expressionless and calm.
"So, Food?"
Thalia stared at the man in front of her. A wicked glint filled her cobalt eyes, "Sure," She drawled. "Feed us for we are poor starving killers."
The blonde smiled,
Luke scowled,
Annie giggled.
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Springfield, Illinois
Summer
Luke
Luke didn't know what to think about the golden teen...He was a mixture of power and charisma that seemed to sweep you off you feet. But, that wasn't the scariest part. No, the scariest part was the he didn't even seem to try. He just seemed to be that powerful. However, there was something that bothered him.
"So where are we going to eat?"
Naruto seemed to ponder on that, idly tapping his chin. Then with a start he snapped his fingers.
"Have you guys ever ridden on the Chariots of Damnation?"
"The Cha-ri-ot of Da-ma-na-tion? What's that?" Annabeth asked, putting her phonetic skills to good use and sounding out her words. Luke smiled, He loved the little puffball.
This seemed to bring a smile to the blondes face. "Yea, It's fun!"
He then proceeded to produce a drachma from his pocket with a theatrical flourish, then with a sly glance at the expecting gang dropped it on the ground. They watched, eyes blinking, waiting for something, anything. Surely the flying man would dazzle them,
"Oops, dropped the coin."
Luke faulted. Fucking Idiot
The blonde picked up the coin and tossed it high in the air. Then in a loud voice said "Stêthi 'Ô hárma diabolês" The coin fell back to the earth and they blinked. In Front of them was a well used New York Taxi Cab. The words "Chariot of Damnation" were written on the side in peeling black ink. A hand reached out of the window and caught the drachma.
"One drachma, One trip." Naruto walked closer to the window, He peered inside.
"That you Deino?" A gasp was heard from inside. "Naruto? Naruto! Where have you been? You don't call,You don't write. A girl was starting to feel forgotten. It's been ages!"
The blonde smiled softly, "Went home for a bit, Ya know."
Another head poked out next to Deino. Identical to the last with the slight exception of the darker skin tone when compared to her sister's alabaster complexion. "Nauru! You're back!" Luke swallowed a chuckle as that head was pulled back into the taxi with a started cry of "Bitch!" . Another head poked out, once more with similar facial features if not for the ebony tone of the woman's skin. "Naruto Uzumaki, I am disappointed in you." and with that she stuck her head back into the taxi.
Deino smiled, "Where to, Naruto? On the house!"
Naruto grinned, kissing her cheek. "Thanks Deino, 10880 Malibu Pointe, California."
"Old Geezer, gave you the house?" A voice called out from inside. Luke wasn't sure which of the sisters it was, he suspected the lighter complexioned one .
"Mmhmm"
It was Thalia who broke their collective seal of silence., "Who are they?"
Naruto opened his mouth to explain when Deino cut him off, "We know the past" The caramel toned sister picked it up, "We see your past", The Ebony complexioned sister finished them off, "Sisters Grey, are we." "and we drive Taxi's for those who can't fly, run or teleport you way there. For a drachma of course." The caramel toned one piped in before being pulled back in by the more serious of the trio.
Curious looks went around, and with their weapons a summon away got into the back of the taxi. They were surprised, The interior was large, bigger than the space suggested from the outside and coated with aged leather seats. it gave of an eloquent feel, so with suspicious glances at the blonde they situated themselves.
The ride began.
The chariot of damnation was not fun. it was the opposite of fun. It was hell contained in a beaten new york taxi...Oh how Luke wanted to kill the stupid blonde, who was flirting with the grey sisters and not at all affected by the fact that they didn't follow any form of safety rules. Luke was still trying to comprehend the entire situation.
Oh was that a stop light?
Ha! They didn't bother with such things. This was the Chariot of Damnation. Emphasis on Damnation.
However the drivers were beautiful. Three sisters Deino, Enyo, and Pemphredo -He had asked them for their license. They didn't have any, in fact their answer was "License for what?". He had decided (for his sanity) not to continue the road of questioning. The three sisters were beautiful; identifulcal sisters they all shared a statuesque build with chiseled features. Their eyes were painted a milky white and Deino's seemed to glow as she slammed her food on the throttle once again.
"I don't suppose I could ask for you number?" Naruto asked, a foxy grin adorning his face, Luke wondered how the obviously brain dead blonde could flit in their current situation.
Deino smiled back slyly, "What's that?"
Pemphredo decided to chip in "Yea, we're immortal women who drive a taxi. Why would we need a phone?"
Enyo remained silent, apparently still angry with the blonde.
Naruto Pouted,
Deino laughed loudly, "It's good to see you again, Naruto"
One thing bothered Luke though. They knew each other? Who was this guy?
Finally they arrived and Luke peered out his window at what had to be the largest house he had ever seen…
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Malibu, California
Summer
Annabeth
The blonde's house was large. Like really big. Like big and large and white. Annabeth put her nose against the window as she attempted to find where the house ended and the sky began.
She couldn't.
Annabeth had not said much. Not because she didn't have a lot to say. But, more because she didn't know how to read him. Since her childhood; Annabeth possessed an intrinsic understanding of the world as a whole worked.
It was strange, especially when coming from a girl of her age but she understood things on a very base level. This blonde who wore an orange shirt, white slacks, had sunglasses perched on his head, and floated in the sky was someone who she couldn't read and this confused the daylights out of her…
So she held Thalia's hand letting her take care of the situation. They could talk all they wanted. She wasn't saying a world until she understood perfectly who he was…
They all got out and Annabeth didn't miss the fact that Denino grabbed his hand; The Grey sister cast Thalia and Luke a furtive glance before pulling Naruto's head in through her driver's side window and whispering something to him. He removed his head, a thoughtful expression on his face and began to walk off.
Enyo called out to Naruto who had already began to make his way up to the front of the large house. He turned around and deftly caught a piece of paper. The blonde chuckled and with a shake of his head motioned for them to come inside.
If the outside was amazing the inside was that times two. Annabeth soaked in the oceanview the blonde had from his window, and smiled at the Fennec fox that lay asleep in a corner of the living room. It woke up, gave her a lazy yawn before yipping. Apparently deciding they weren't worth it's time.
Then something happened that made her realize the difference between regular people and stupidly rich people.
"Good Afternoon, Sir. I see you've brought guests. Do you wish for me to prepare the rooms?" The house spoke. The house spoke...
And then as though that wasn't crazy at all. As though speaking homes was something that happened every single day, he talked back to it.
"Ah Yes, Hermes and bring out a snack platter please. I think these children are quite hungry."
Annabeth watched as Thalia scowled and elbowed Luke. This meant that Thalia wanted Luke to say something that she had told him with their magical body speaking thing.
"Who are you?" Annabeth could hear the twinges of power that accompanies his voice as he spoke giving it a melodious quality; making her almost want to tell him everything about herself. I'm 9 years old, I like reading and popcorn but I almost never get popcorn because we live in the woods-
"Sit Down." If Luke's voice was a tinged with a puddle of power, Naruto's voice was soaked with it. They all complied both unwilling and unable to go against the order. He leveled them with a look, his blue eyes glittering slightly.
"You're demigods especially powerful ones at that. So you'll attract more monsters than is your due. I brought you here so you don't die in the grass. Additionally, You're hungry and I have food"
Annabeth swallowed lightly, She was hungry and though she didn't know enough about him to trust him. She felt that wasn't dangerous, He genuinely seemed to care.
So without much ceremony, The trio of godlings ran toward the snack tray that the house placed out. They then proceeded to eat like ravenous beasts; forfeiting conversation as sandwiches were brokered and eaten, the chips fought for with playful savagery and drinks poured out gently. She wouldn't be the only who spilled juice on the rich man's counter.
"Alice want's to know the color of your attire for this party," The house stated expectantly.
Naruto looked up tightly from his position on the couch and groaned. "Tell her that I'm wearing" - He seemed to look around, as though asking his house for inspiration. Before his eyes caught on the carrot that the kids hadn't yet gotten to. "Orange. Yes. Tell her i'm wearing Orange."
The house was silent for a moment.
"She wants to know, when you're picking her up."
Naruto sat up quickly. "When I'm doing what?" Annabeth couldn't stop the giggle that escaped her mouth; She quickly hid it behind her hands. Mortified that she had broken her own personal vow. Naruto gave her a wink.
"Picking her up sir. With your motorcar."
"Doesn't she have a car?" Naruto sighed, running his hand through his hair and looking very peeved.
"Apparently Not, Sir."
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Malibu, California
Summer
Naruto
Naruto was in a bit of a dilemma.
On one hand he could blow off Alice, But that could prove disastrous especially since their relationship had just recovered from a spat.
Naruto convinced himself that it hadn't been his fault. She had caught him "talking" to another girl and had accused him of not being faithful. Naruto was insulted, he was faithful. He had just been "talking". Besides he liked to live by the statement that "dating was like a t-shirt, you can try on as many as you want that didn't mean you were going to buy them.
Or He could take the kids to a Bé Cávé party. He looked at the kids that flocked his house. They wouldn't be out of place; with the right clothes they would even stand out. Plus Alice wouldn't kill him. She loved kids and who was he kidding. He wasn't about to miss a Bé Cávé party.
"Y'all wanna go to a party?"
It turns out that asking children whom he had just met if would like to go to a party was never a good idea. Naruto was pretty sure Luke had taken it as a personal insult. The sandy blonde's eyes were narrowed as he slowly reached for his sword. The blonde floater could see that he was already entering the starting stages of his battle state.
Thalia on the other hand however, looked a dizzying inducing cross between excited and scared. Annabeth's reaction was different at the word party her grey eyes had brightened to an almost becoming silver. She was definitely his favorite and he had his work cut out for him.
It had taken him more than a small amount of time to convince the children that they should come with him to this party. Luke had actually called him a monster and pulled out the sword him.
What? Him a monster? Never! He was simply divine!
Finally they relented and accepted with coaxing and promises. Then they had to go out to actually buy the clothes for the party, that had been a nightmare all itself but that too had been taken care of.
Naruto leaned back in his couch, his eyes closed; listening to the relaxing sounds of the waves hitting the beach, the seagulls singing some inane song and just simply enjoying the wind caressing him as it sang long forgotten melodies from an ageless era.
"Is this good?" He heard a voice ask shyly. Naruto looked up and felt the air leave his lungs. Thalia had chosen a midnight blue dress that matched her eyes, it hugged her body nicely, accenting her long legs and stopping far enough at her things that it proved a tease but not enough to lose dignity.
The budding cleavage of the dress peeked out shyly, leaving the legs to do the teasing. In short, the dress made Naruto understand for the first time that these were more than just kids. They were survivors, warriors. Luke was not far behind and he too had managed to make his attire coat him brilliantly. While not as dazzling as Thalia's this was forgiven as fashion was in large not a man's world.
He wore a dark blue blazer that matched his friend's, left unbuttoned it showed of the fitting v-neck that dipped low enough to still maintain decency. Finally, Annabeth who refused to be left behind walked behind Thalia, her dress a tight sundress that had a deep dip into her budding cleavage and stopped just above her knees swaying lightly with her every step.
Naruto smiled, the three bringing back memories long buried and long forgotten.
"Alright troops, let's go!"
Luke sat down on the couch, crossed his legs and glared at Naruto. "We are not riding the Chariots of Damnation."
Naruto smirked.
"We're not."
Hermes being the smart house he was opened the garage and Naruto enjoyed watching their jaws drop.
If Naruto loved his house then his garage was his infatuation. He looked at the expression of awe that adorned their faces.
Oh, Yes
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Malibu, California
Summer
Thalia
Thalia felt beautiful.
As she stood in front of the wall length mirror, she could not fight the tears that tumbled down face. All this wealth, this luxury.
It reminded her of her mother.
Thalia could still see her mother leaving her as she went to a party that lasted all night arriving at the steps of their house the next day hungover and used. it had been painful for a child to watch and even more so for her to witness without knowing what to do.
She wanted to trust Naruto, really she did. But she had been hurt before by people who seemed harmless. She had Luke and Annie now. It was them against the world.
The young warrior straightened out the wrinkles from the dress, reveling at the feel of the of smooth satin and walked out.
The light clicking off behind her.
When she came out Naruto was sitting on a couch with the glass windows open behind him. He seemed ageless and lost in his thoughts as she watched. She almost felt bad disturbing him.
"Is this good?" She hated how her voice sounded. So insecure and frail. She straightened her back and tried to summon some of her inner strength. She relaxed, feeling the familiar buzz of energy still her mind. Naruto was quiet for a while as though he was looking at her but seeing someone else. She tried to read his emotions;
Pride? Fear? Excitement? She couldn't tell...
Luke's arrival forced her mind to let that matter go and focus on him.
Damn.
He walked in with a confident swagger he always had, as though he had already taken on the world and you were simply in his way. The blazer that matched her dress she idly noted fit him perfectly, left open it showed the results of battles for their survival. Who knew almost dying on many occasions was good for the body. Finally Annabeth stepped out and Thalia did her best not to grin. She looked like an angel with curled hair and a dress that was a mixture of sexy and cute. Thalia smiled. This was her family.
Naruto exclaimed suddenly and beckoned them off.
She smiled as Luke refused to ride the Chariots of Damnation. She had found them fun. Not that she would tell him, he would probably list out all the reasons why death by Taxi was not the best way to go.
However, the blonde claimed he wasn't going to do by Taxi and the house opened his garage.
You know that feeling you have when you're in love? When your heart starts doing weird dances and you can't catch your breath. Well, Thalia Grace was unashamedly in love with the contents of Naruto's Garage. He had cars of all eras and periods. A vintage Model T sat at the furthest corner, with a 69 Ferrari gleaming wickedly next to it, the two cars starting a row of vehicles that demanded her attention one after another.
Her attention was brought to an absolutely sexy Mustang Viper colored black with silver accents it called to her. Ignoring the rest of the pack she walked up to it and ran her hand down the length of him.
"Aristcles" A sign on the side read engraved in silver. Oh, the things she would do to this car.
Naruto laughed. "I didn't take your for a motorhead."
Thalia returned the smile. "I love cars; when I first left home. I crashed at a car show and the mechanics taught me so much about cars and how they run."
A wicked smile blossomed on Naruto's face.
"Wanna drive?"
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Really, It means a lot to me. Especially seeing I still have so far to go as a writer. Now, I realize this wasn't where you thought I'd be going but be patient you'll like it.
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Translations:
Stêthi 'Ô hárma diabolês - (Stop, Chariot of Damnation)
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