Awww yeah IM BACK BABY. I actually checked the traffic stats on my story. Turns outthe number of viewerst hasn't actually gone down that much after all. My bad :S

Herry:

The mysterious hooded figure unveiled the cloak to reveal long, scarlet hair. And before my brain his the fact of who it was, Ashlynn lunged at me with the fiercest grip I had ever experienced. After locking eye contact for a moment, she slapped me. I probably deserved it.

"Thats what you get for leaving me, no matter how helpful you were trying to be." She looked like she was about to cry. "Don't you get it? I'm in this with you wether you want me or not."

I sighed, "Look, the only reason I left you behind was because I didn't want to bring you to harm. I have doubts wether even I'll come out of this alive."

"I dont care I if I die here. I want to be with you." Her voice suddenly became faint and quiet. "I love you Herry."

The cave went silent. Those words were ones I never thought I would ever hear. Once I left her, knew I loved her. Thats why I left her. All I could do at that moment, was smile.

After a deep breath, "I love everything about you Ashlynn." My mind started to go blurry, but I recalled us finally locking lips in a graceful, yet vigorous manner. I don't know how long we made out in that tunnel, but it was the happiest moment of my life.

After a long while had passed, our lips parted. I looked at her.

"Come on, let's finish this."

And so we moved on through the dark, long tunnel to the fires of Mount Olympus. We had no light, no food, and only the water that dripped from the ceiling. I didn't know how long it would take us to reach the end, but we would succeed. I had Ashlynn with me, that gave me hope. Hope that we would make it. This tunnel would be beyond the most dangerous of challenges we had faced up to this moment. Time was now of the essence, and I had a feeling that there was some one, or something, waiting for us.

Jay:

Scouts had informed me that Italy had been overrun by the army of Hades. All of civilization was in flames. The armies of darkness were less that three days away. Even still, beasts and creatures poured into the city to help take up arms against the coming storm, but I felt that it would not be enough. The army of Olympus was now about 5000 strong. They were strong, brave, and loyal to Zeus. I wasn't sure about their loyalty now that Zeus was gone. But the gods were behind me. If the army wouldn't keep my back, they would. The plan was still simple. Most of the gods were recruiting in more local areas, while heph was forging nonstop and the war gods were doing what they could to get the soldiers ready.

It reminded me of when we finally defeated Cronus. Except this didn't seem as hopeful. All that mattered then was defeating Cronus. Now, the victory is out of our hands. If Herry doesnt destroy the scythe in time, we would fall. And darkness would rise from a lifeless wasteland. Nothing would regrow. All that would be left was to make use of the gods, imprisoned and made into slave labour. That wasn't going to happen. Not on my watch. We would succeed, we would rebuild.

My thoughts were interrupted by the opening of the gates and several hundred additional beasts and creatures entered, heading straight to the armory. Behind them following, was Hermes. He flew right up to me from the ridge which overlooked the main courtyard and entrance. The meesenger god looked weary.

"I dont think that it is safe to start recruiting out there any more.: He said, "the scouts of the enemy are everywhere and the time is too nigh to train them much."

"So this is it then." I said, looking at the bustling courtyard. Hermes nodded, "very well. Double the night watches, and train them quickly. The storm is coming Hermes. It is best that we are ready when it comes."

Not my best work but I'm trying to get as much done before school recommences. And trust me. Its about to get good.