Story #1 : Protector of Olympus

My name is Coral. I am 18 years old. I live in New York City, near the Empire State Building. I am the daughter of Poseidon. My mom’s name is Ava. Let me tell you a story about my life when it got crazy. Let’s start!

I stared out of my window, looking at the sun and kids playing. I heard laughter and sounds of joy. I stepped outside and said to myself “Maybe I’ll go for a walk.” 

It started to rain when I was about 30 miles away from my house. Luckily, I had my umbrella. I continued walking. A few moments later, a shadowy figure appeared in front of me and whispered in a female voice “You are worthy of being the protector of Olympus. We didn’t tell you before as you were not of age. We are in trouble. You must come fast!” I didn’t see it remove its coat. I didn’t see it remove the cap. I didn’t see the long hair that swished around when she flew out of sight. I didn’t see anything since I had passed out. 

When I woke up, I was in a hospital with blurry figures standing around me. I saw a doctor and 2 nurses. I didn’t remember what happened for a few seconds. Then suddenly, everything flowed into my mind. Someone had told me that I was the protector of Olympus and she had said that Olympus was in trouble. I knew that I had to get home fast. I sat up in bed and the doctor said “You're going to be discharged in half an hour.” I asked him what happened. He said “A man found you lying on the road, looking as if you were dead. He brought you to the hospital and begged us to help you. He's standing outside the door.” I asked them to bring him in. I said thanks to the man who had saved my life.

As soon as I was home, I passed out on the couch and had a strange dream. A few people were sitting on thrones and they said “Come fast. We are in trouble. An evil force is coming to destroy us. We are still weak and it is why we appointed you. You can ask further questions later when you have reached. Come to the Empire State Building. Come fast!” I woke up, sweating. Then an evil voice said “Try little hero. Try your best!”

I hailed a taxi and paid the cabbie. It took about 20 minutes to reach. I was thinking about the evil voice and the people that looked like gods. When we reached, I waited for 5 minutes and then, zap!  I was standing in a giant throne room with 12 gods sitting on thrones. The air was tense, like they just finished arguing about something. I said “So... what do you want me to do?” 

“So, you want me to battle a Titan who is charging at Olympus. No offence, but can’t you guys just do it yourself?” Athena said “We told you that we’re in a weak state. We just finished battling Typhon a month ago. That drained all our power.” I said “Okay, fine. Hyperion will reach in some time, right? Then let me get ready.” Then, they gave me indestructible armour and a wickedly sharp sword called Riptide. I thanked them and ran to the gates just in time to see the Titan Hyperion charging to meet me. I called “They say that you can incinerate a city with your power. If that’s true, prove it in the battle.” He charged and when his sword met mine, they clanged and I pushed and attacked. I slashed and jabbed until finally I pinned him to the ground with Riptide at his neck. I said “Go to the depths of Tartarus.” I stabbed him and he wailed, a horrible wail that the grass around us flattened. Then he disintegrated. I returned to Olympus, triumphant and a bit hurt. They gave me some nectar and ambrosia (food of the gods) which healed me straight away. We celebrated for some time. Then they returned me to my own home. I was happy but little did I know that I would be called again. Next time, I had to battle Kronos, king of the Titans and lord of time.

THE END