Jacob's POV
When I woke up, it dawned on me. Today is the day. I stayed up all night practicing with everyone. We stayed up until 4 in the morning, but Chiron said that we all needed rest. I could tell that it was the day of the war, the sun wasn't shining brightly and Skyler wasn't in my arms anymore. I sighed and rubbed the sleep out of my tired eyes. It was 7 am. 3 hours of sleep. It might be the last 3 hours of sleep you get, a nagging part of my head said. I shook my head and got up. I feel asleep in the arena, so I stretched a bit. I noticed Skyler was already up. She was pacing around the arena, pulling on the straps of her armor. She had dark circles under her eyes, but she looked so…confident. My dad and her were talking about something important, it looked like that at least.
Finally they noticed me. My dad waved at me and told me to come over. I walked over to him and Skyler managed a smile.
"What ya'll talking about?" I asked them.
"Erm…well you see son…" My dad got interrupted my Skyler.
"SOME PEOPLE… forgot to tell us that the gods would be fighting from above. Not down with us." Skyler glared at my dad. My dad just shrugged.
"Is that bad?" I asked her.
"Well I thought we could've used some support on the ground, you know?" She said.
"That explains it." I nodded.
Everyone was getting ready, so I figured I should too. Everything was going so fast. People walking along hurriedly, fixing armor straps, sheathing swords and drinking water. Suddenly the earth started to shake. Everyone screamed. I looked around for Skyler worryingly.
"Skyler!" I yelled.
"I'm right here you idiot!" She poked my arm. I gasped and I pointed to the arena and back, "But uh-y-you were…and then…here?"
The earth stopped shaking as Chiron came galloping to us.
He said, in a very serious tone with a strong look in his eyes, "It's time."
That's all we needed before charging outside camp. Everyone yelled, running along the streets. The odd thing was, there were no people. No honking. No cars. No…nothing. And that's realllyyy unusual for a busy city like New York. Skyler and me were charging in front, with Dylan and Alice right by our sides. I glanced at each of them. We looked back and forth at each other. We knew, that this could possibly be the end.
Everyone was trembling. Skyler saw this. She stood up on a car parked near the Empire State building.
"HEROES. Assemble!" Everyone looked at her. The conch horn sounded and we could see tiny specs getting closer to us. Skyler noticed this too.
"When we think of the past, we cry. When we think of the future…we tremble. But when we think of the present, we smile, lucky to be alive. So when we face all those uglies in battle. When we face Ournaos what we'll do is think of the present, and smile. LOOK EACH MONSTER IN THEIR EYES BEFORE YOU KILL THEM OFF. FIGHT WITH ENERY, AND CONFIDENCE. I know, that we will win." Skyler held up her sword and suddenly everyone stopped trembling and looked up at Skyler with admiration and awe. I was pretty dazzled myself. Slowly, one by one everyone started lifting their swords. They all cheered in agreement with Skyler.
The black specs were now getting closer. In the front of the line stood a hundred empusa. They were vampiric demons with a leg of bronze and a hoofed foot of a donkey. Annabeth's words once again filled my head. Behind them stood more uglies. Leading the line was the Minotaur.
Percy's POV
Leading the line was the Minotaur. Really, that ugly beef bull AGAIN? Annabeth shot me a quick look of sympathy. He looked exactly like he did two decades ago. He was dressed in steel armor and his snout was snottier than ever.
"I've got the beef dude." I yelled. Skyler, Jacob, Alice and Dylan looked back at me with ridiculous looks. I shrugged and decided it was time to put the bull back into his barn. When the Minotaur saw me he huffed a big amount of smoke.
"That's right sheesh kabob! I'm back." I yelled so he could hear. His black, tormenting eyes penetrated me. I smirked and swung Riptide around. The empusa charged first.
Skyler's POV
I'll admit, when I saw the whole army of monsters, I was kind of scared, but then I saw the brave look on everyone's faces and I knew that this was it. This was what we've all been training for. Jacob flashed a look at me before the empusa charged. They came running so it was hard to calculate their attacks. I brought my blade out, and it slid through one fine empusa's neck. The first monster- gone. I blocked getting attacks from their nails. Sharp, very sharp nails. Their red eyes looked horrified everytime I stabbed them. The empusa kept coming at me and I felt more energetic. I mean come on, who feels energetic at 7 am in the morning right? Everytime the empusa touched me they could sparked by electricity. I looked up in the sky and I knew they were fighting too. What looked like two dozen Hyperborean giants were either getting flooded by water, attacked by fireballs, or getting shot up war guns.
Jacob was fighting along beside me. One empusa came up behind me and slashed my shoulder, I turned around and hit her in the head with the hilt of my sword and slashed her. But she wasn't the only one who was coming at me. There were demigods and other monsters coming at me too. A boy who couldn't have been older than the age of 15 came at me with his sword. I blocked his first attack, but he parried and kept coming at me. For a 15 year old boy he was skilled. I tried to swipe at him but his sword hit my armor. I smirked and slashed at him. I knocked him down by kicking the back of his knee, but I couldn't find myself to run my knife down on him. He was just a boy. An evil boy who was obviously brain washed, but still a boy. I hesitated and he seemed to notice that. He kicked my ankle and I went down in seconds. He got up and was about to stab me until his face filled with pain, his eyes twisted up and he fell.
Alice appeared behind him holding a bloody sword. She helped me up and I smiled, "Thanks."
"No problem, now let's go kick some more ass." Alice grinned. Suddenly there was a loud roar. My eyes widened as I saw 10 Cyclopes fling demigods away with just a brush of their hands. I gulped. They were HUGE. And when I mean huge, I mean forest trees huge.
Jacob's POV
"Ahhhhh!" Cody got thrown away by a Cyclopes. I went back to the day Annabeth was telling us about Cyclopes. Think Jacob. THINK. I didn't have much time as the Cyclopes were advancing. They had one eye in the middle of their heads. They were large and smelly (Percy got defensive saying Tyson wasn't that large…but he didn't argue with the smelly.) and she said that some Cyclopes are good and some are bad. As I watched the Cyclopes charge through, I was sure that they weren't here to play dolly with us.
"Ughhh! Peuny demigods! I eat them. Like ants!" One roared. I gulped and jumped away as the Cyclopes smashed his fist on the road. I rolled on my back and got up. I prayed to all the gods I knew, and did the stupidest thing in the world. I charged a 15 foot Cyclopes.
He saw me coming with his one big eye and smashed his fist on the ground again, causing me to shake and tumble down. So much for that. I slid under his legs and jumped on to his leg. He kept trying to shake me off and almost punctured me with his javelin. I got an idea. I stayed in one place until he saw me. That is, I was grabbing on to the back of his knee with all my life. When he saw me, he brought down his javelin. Stupid Cyclopes, I thought, before jumping down and crashing on the hard cement. The spiky points pierced into his leg and he cried out in pain. I grinned in satisfaction although my back was killing me. And arrow sudden whizzed right next to my ear. I stopped breathing. Scaly claws gripped my arm and pulled me up. I winced. Something cold hit my head and I blacked out.
Skyler's POV
Just as I slashed off another dracne, I felt someone's presence behind me. I didn't have time to turn around before I blacked out. The last thing I heard was my mother screaming.
My eyes slowly opened as I adjusted to the dark. My mouth was dry and I couldn't move.
"Hello, anybody there?" I croaked out.
"Skyler?" I heard someone say, it was barely a whisper.
"Jacob…?" I whispered back.
"Where are we?" He asked.
"Where are you?" I asked him.
"Turn around."
And so I did and I was face to face with Jacob. I could only make out his silhouette. My eyes were daring to close, but I kept them open.
"Again, where are we?" He asked. I shrugged and let my eyes wonder around the…cave. It was definitely a cave. I travelled back to the past…. My mom screaming my name, the dracne, being knocked out…the war! I suddenly remembered the war was still going on.
"Jacob!" I said in an urgent voice, "The war…Ournaos!"
His eyes opened wide in realization.
"We have to get out of here." I said, struggling with my ties.
"No duh Captain Obvious." Jacob retorted.
"Now is not the time." I said, glaring at him. He shrugged and we were both trying to untie the ropes.
I heard the sound of footsteps and froze on the spot. Jacob copied my actions on hearing them too.
"Ah, pitiful demigods. Too weak to go up to anything. All you must really do is knock thee out with a stick." A deep voice echoed across the cave. I shivered. It was the same raspy voice from my dreams…nightmares actually. If I thought his voice was bad enough in my nightmares, in reality it made me want to scream until blood poured out of my ears. I started thinking of a plan. Any plan, just to get away from here. My heart was thudding against my chest so hard I thought it would fly it out. My for-head was filled with sweat beads and I didn't feel any better with that voice torturing me. His voice just wanted to make you bow down to him.
He was getting closer and I could just feel his insanely dreaded aura. It was enough to make a person go crazy. It was too dark to see him, but he was sparkling. Literally sparkling like a thousand gems.
"I suppose thee don't have any clue why you are captured here." I wanted to squirm down and hide in a little corner. Jacob didn't look less uncomfortable either. I sat with my back arched up, trying not to back down. Suddenly I let out a cry I didn't know that I had been holding.
A needle, the size of a horse, was poking my arm. I closed my eyes and bit my lip so hard I tasted blood. An ordinary needle shouldn't hurt this much, but I didn't dare open my eyes.
"Stop! STOP RIGHT NOW OR I SWEAR ON THE RIVER STYX I WILL…. I will…." Jacob cursed.
"That is right boy. You cannot do any harm to me."
I spoke through my trembling lips, "Sorry to interrupt, but that's wrong English."
I opened my eyes and Jacob was looking at me like I'd completely lost my mind. I wouldn't be surprised if I did. All Ournaos did was poke the needle in deeper.
"Definitely Athena's girl." He sounded amused. He pulled it out in a swift movement and I fell to the ground in pain clutching my arm.
"NO!" Jacob managed to yell. He was struggling even more now.
When I finally opened my eyes and took a glance at my arm I almost threw up. It was a sickly shade of greenish purple. It was hurting like Hades, no Tartarus. I let out a colorful language of words. I looked over to Jacob and I saw him wincing. He looked like he was in a lot of pain. He feels the same thing I do. Blood was oozing down my arm, and suddenly it was gone. All the blood was gone but the pain was still there.
"Well, now I have your blood, it will be a warning to the gods. They must surrender or I shall send them all to Tartarus…with your blood of course."
I was too absorbed in my own pain to understand a word he was saying. All I knew is that I wanted to get out of here.
Several things happened at once. Lightning struck the cave and the sky roared. Our ropes were untied and Thalia and Nico were soon by our side.
"Hey there kiddos, time to go, no time to waste. HURRY UP. Nico will pass out any minute." Thalia rushed us all.
"The blood." Jacob mumbled.
"Took care of it, hurry up before he kills us all."
We all held on to Nico and he mumbled something about unicorn strippers before the shadows engulfed us. We were in front of the Hollywood sign. Thalia caught Nico just before he hit the ground. She dragged Nico inside and told us to follow her. Thalia whispered something and suddenly rocks fell apart and revealed an underground tunnel. When I tried to take a step, my legs went numb and I fell into the, oh so lovely, arms of my boyfriend.
"Oh right, forgot to mention it take a while to get used to shadow travelling." Thalia called back.
Jacob rolled his eyes and we both held on to each other as we walked down, disappearing into the darkness. I looked around and all the walls were lit up by lanterns. There were skulls all around the place and dead bones. I shivered at the sight. Jacob's arm was still around my waist and both my hands were still on his shoulders. My legs felt worn out. I got an idea.
"Jacob…" I whined, making puppy dog faces, he looked at me and raised an eyebrow. "Carry me?" He sighed and just when I thought he was gonna protest he told me to climb on. I kissed his cheek and jumped on his back and wrapped my arms around his neck as he held my thighs. It was kind of hard since we both were still in our armor and since both of our arms were still throbbing but we managed it. We crept through different passageways, with Thalia still in front of us, basically carrying Nico. I was actually pretty scared that Jacob would pass out on us any minute so I gave a long lingering kiss on his neck to give him a boost. He smiled and kept walking.
Finally reached a large opening. A man was standing in front of us.
"You're not dead." The man said. He almost looked like death.
"Not now Chiron!" Thalia all but growled.
"Do not mistake me for that donkey creature who can't do anything good in life. I am CH-A-R-O-N. Without an 'I'!"
"You serve in the Underworld and if you do not take us to Hades, help it or not I will make sure my father sends you down to the Depths of Tarturus!" Thalia looked murderous.
"Daddy's little girl, aren't you?" Charon grumbled, but led us on to the boat. I jumped off Jacob's back and he stretched. I've heard so many rumors about the Underworld, but I never experienced it before. And now here I am. I leaned a bit over the boat so I could see all the souls. I almost tipped over but Jacob gripped my good arm with his good arm. I retreated back to his side. Thalia was still desperately trying to wake Nico up. Nico's eyes opened wide. I guess being in his dad's domain helped him gain some strength.
"Did we get them?" He whispered.
Thalia looked back at Nico. "Yeah, they're safe." And she hugged him tightly.
"Glad you're awake uncle Nico, but can we please get moving?" Jacob interrupted. I rolled my eyes. After saying something to Charon, Nico finally got him to give us a ride to Hades' palace. I was nervous and I saw souls flying all around. Picture frames, pices of paper and I could hear tears. All the memories of the dead. My arm was still hurting and I couldn't do anything about it. Jacob squeezed my waist, but kept his eyes ahead.
"Get off." Charon ordered. We were in front of the palace. It was made of bones, it gave me shivers.
"You'll get used to it." Thalia said, and gave us a look of sympathy.
"Now we're here, where is everyone else?" I questioned.
"They're still fighting." Thalia replied.
"Oh."
"Hello." A voice interrupted us. I jumped.
"Hades." Nico greeted.
"What a nice way to greet your father." Hades said sarcastically.
"Be lucky you have a greeting." Nico grumbled back.
Flames danced within his eyes, "Be lucky you have a life, boy."
"Ok stop, both of you." Thalia demanded. Both of them looked at her like they were waiting for her to continue.
"We came here because we need your help, not to argue with you."
"Is that so?"
"You do know there's a war going on up there." Nico pointed out.
"Hmmm."
"Great Lord Hades. We need your help. We can't keep fighting for much longer." Thalia begged.
"What do I get offered in return?"
"A chance to say hello to your grandson?"
"Ah, Dylan. I've been watching over him you know." His eyes softened.
"He would really like to meet you."
Hades pondered for a minute. "What can I do?"
"We need your help on the ground."
"Consider it done."
Nico and Thalia smiled.
"So are those the two rats that started this whole thing?" Hades pointed towards us. I gulped, this could not be a good sign.
"Those 'rats' you call just might be the most powerful demigods ever." Nico replied. Hades eyes danced.
"We need to help them up there." Jacob reminded them.
"I'll stay down here." Nico said.
"You sure?"
"Positive. Now go."
Annabeth's POV
"PERCY BEHIND YOU!" I screamed out. Meanwhile I kicked a dragonella's butt. I kept slashing and dicing and I couldn't keep count. There was blood on my legs and a nasty gash on my lips. Everyone was getting tired, and I felt faint.
"Mom!" Skyler ran up behind me, while cutting off a monster's head. I grinned and hugged Skyler briefly.
"Are you ok?"
"Besides the gash on my shoulder, yeah."
"Always the shoulder." I winced remembering the when I took the poisoned knife for Percy.
"Yup. But we got a little back up." Skyler beamed, looking up at me.
"You won't believe who it is." Jacob piped up.
"Can't wait." I replied.
"Have you seen my parents?" Jacob asked.
"Probably up front." Annabeth replied.
"Thanks." Jacob raced that direction, avoid swords and claws.
Jacob's POV
I felt numb all over. This was it. As the sword came slashing down on me. Suddenly everything froze. Everything came falling down. The giants, all the monsters and empousa's. I backed up tripping over, but balancing on my feet.
"You asked for help, didn't you? Well there you go." Hades roared, Nico standing close beside him, looking wiped out.
"You came. You actually made it." Dylan murmured. Hades smiled for once, with an amused blaze in his eyes.
"Couldn't miss it, now could I?" Hades replied.
"Hate to break the sentimental moment guys, but this isn't over yet." Percy came up to us.
"He's right." Jason and Piper appeared. My dad gave me a grin and nodded and my mom gave me a heart-warming smile, glad to see that I'm still in one piece. Skyler jogged up beside me along with Alice.
"He's still left." I declared. Everyone knew who I was talking about and sadly it was true. The worst was yet to come. Skyler felt my hesitation and put a hand on my shoulder. I just smiled and wiped the sweat off my for-head. Everyone looked worn out. Demigods were helping themselves to ambrosia and nector. Dylan, Alice, Skyler and me needed to rest for a bit so we found the nearest tree that was still standing and sat under the shade. It was getting dark and we all needed some rest. We're still human afterall. I stretched my arms a bit before resting my head against the trunk of the tree and closing my eyes, trying not to think of the pain. Skyler's head fell on my shoulder and I hummed, satisfied by the comfort. Dylan stood up while everyone was walking around and went to have a talk with Hades. Glad he finally got to meet him. In some ways, they were scarily alike. Alice played with the grass and started talking to herself. I could feel myself drowsing off and sleep overtook me.
"You're not done yet Jaaacob." A now familiar raspy voice shook my soul.
"We'll defeat you. We'll win." I spitted out. All I heard was dark chuckling and I struggled against myself.
Piper's POV
There was ash surrounding the city I've come to love. Trees fallen, the sky didn't twinkle with stars anymore. Everything looked so…dark. I sighed, burying my head in my knees. I got my son back and then the moment I did we started practicing for war. How screwed up is that? I felt like sobbing but I held my barrier and stared up at the sky wondering if the Gods really were helping us.
"You know we are, honey." Aphrodite's voice came crystal clear through my head. I managed a smile as my appreciation and even though I had so many questions to ask, all I could do was stare. The Empire State Building wasn't too far away from here.
Percy, Annabeth, Jason and the others went up to have a meeting with the Gods. I wonder what they're talking about. Nico stayed here because he was too wiped out and needed some rest. In some ways, I still haven't changed from the girl I used to be. I was a mother now, yes, but I still felt the same. Like we were fighting a battle every single day. The battle with Gaea still burned in my mind, reminding me of the pain and misery we had to overcome. The scars I earned didn't help either. I'm just glad we survived. Being a demigod, it's a gift that you're still breathing by my age. More young demigods are training and I dread the life for them. Most of them were already here, fighting the war with us. But how much could so little support do? So many died today. A tear trickled down my cheek, but I wiped it off. I looked towards Jacob, smiling. He was still alive. They all were. Skyler's head rested peacefully against Jacob's chest and his arm was wrapped around her. They found each other. Somehow in their screwed up lives they found happiness. Shouldn't that be a sign? I prayed we survived whatever was coming at us tomorrow. With one last glance at the sky, I fell into a dreamless sleep.
Skyler's POV
Everyone was slowly starting to wake up, and the ones that never slept were getting ready again. Jacob's chest rumbled beneath my head. I lifted my eyes up to look at him from under my eyelashes. He smiled down at me and pulled me up for a kiss.
We pulled back breathless and the first thing I said was, "You have morning breath.", then I got out of his grasp and took in the scenario. Jacob jumped up, and his eyes were clouded, but his smile had a playfulness to it. I was wrapped in his embrace again and I wished the whole war could all be over.
"Me too." Jacob said. Damn his ESP. The sky was still dark and I couldn't see our parents anywhere. Dylan was asleep beside a bush and Alice was drinking water. We went up to her.
"Where are they?" I asked her. She automatically knew what I meant.
"They still aren't back yet. From the meeting with the Gods." She replied. "How're you holding up?"
"Sore, but I feel a lot better now." I smiled. Alice hugged me and gave me a glass of water.
"Drink up. You'll get dehydrated. Have to remember we're more vulnerable than the others."
Jacob went to go wake Dylan up. "When did they go up?" I asked Alice.
"Beats me, I was out like a fly. A long while ago probably. Piper headed up half an hour ago." Alice replied with a steel voice.
"Any signs of the uglies showing up again?"
"The radar so far says no. They're probably regrouping."
As if on cue, the ground started shaking again.
"Spoke too soon?" Alice sighed. I had to keep my balance from tipping over. I found Jacob's eyes and Dylan was jogging over.
"WHERE ARE THEY? THEY SHOULD BE HERE BY NOW." Dylan had to shout over the sound to be heard.
"WE HAVE TO START WITHOUT THEM." Jacob yelled. The demigods surrounded us, ready to fight. I pulled my dagger out, letting them know we were ready. Suddenly the sky started twirling around creating a storm. My panicked look gave away my emotion. I could feel the hair on the back of head stand up. He was here. We both felt him. It was time. The swirling in the sky increased and the wind's impact blew most of us back. I landed on my back with a thud, a demigod struggling to get on her feet beside me. I got up and gave her a hand up. Jacob stayed close to me. Suddenly there was buzzing all around us. The empusa were slashing through. Cutting through demigods at the speed of light. The girl beside me, fell on the ground clutching her stomach. I didn't have time to help her before I carried away. With a scream I surged forward, fighting whatever was trying to get to me. The wind was getting stronger and the sky looked black now. I fought my way to the front of the line and searched frantically for Jacob. He was fighting a crowd of uglies around him. He ran beside me in record time.
"This is it." I told him.
"This is it." He confirmed.
Just in time, Percy, Annabeth, Piper, Jason and the rest of the older demigods came running in front.
"WE WERE TRAPPED." My mom yelled. I nodded, glad they got here.
"Surrender yet?" Ournaos' voice rasped out. A lot of the demigods started choking. His voice did that to people.
"If you think you can win, you're wrong." Jacob yelled out at him.
Flick. Jason flew back a couple of miles. "JACOB!" I yelled. He wasn't getting up. He was just lying there. My eyes met my dad's and he nodded at my pleading eyes, saying he's got it there. I ran towards Jacob, sharp pain burning my back.
"JACOB WAKE UP!" I yelled as soon as I crouched down, putting his head on my lap. Tears strolled down my cheek, feeling the pain he did. "JACOB, YOU HAVE TO OPEN YOUR EYES. PLEASE." I begged, sobbing freely onto his face.
Sad- Maroon 5
Man, it's been a long day
Stuck thinking 'bout it driving on the freeway
Wondering if I really tried everything I could
Not knowing if I should try a little harder
"Please, please. Wake up. Please." I whispered. I was breaking apart. We couldn't let him win like this.
Alice ran over. "ALICE ALICE. HELP. HE'S NOT WAKING UP. D-d-do you k-know w-what to do? Please Alice." I cried.
"Hunny, shh." She carried a cup. Something gold glittered inside of it. Oh, but I'm scared to death I'm kicking the curb cause you never heard
That there may not be another one like this
And I confess that I'm only holding on by a thin thin thread
The words that you needed so bad
And I'm kicking the dirt cause I never gave you
The place that you needed to have
I'm so sad, saaad
"What is that Alice?" I asked, sniffing.
"He needs it." Is all she said.
"Alice, if it is what I think it is, he could die!" I wailed.
"He'll die if we don't." Alice argued. Man, it's been a long night
Just sitting here, trying not to look back
Still looking at the road we never drove on
And wondering if the one I chose was the right one
Oh, but I'm scared to death
That there may not be another one like this
And I confess that I'm only holding on by a thin thin thread
"Alice, we can't give him nectar. He'll burn!" I complained.
"Skyler, you have to trust me, he needs it."
I couldn't argue anymore. My heart kept wrenching as the tears poured. I bruised my cheeks trying to wipe them off with the sleeve of my shirt. I could hear Ournaos' laugh, calling us weak, taunting us. I'm kicking the curb cause you never heard Oh, but I'm scared to death
The words that you needed so bad
And I'm kicking the dirt cause I never gave you
The place that you needed to have
I'm so sad, saaad
I'm so sad, so sad
That there may not be another one like this
And I confess that I'm only holding on by a thin thin thread
"Do it." I confirmed. "Just do it." I screamed. Alice poured the godly drink down his throat, forcing him to swallow it. He didn't react for a few moments. I held my breath. I'm kicking the curb cause you never heard
The words that you needed so bad
And I'm kicking the dirt cause I never gave you
The place that you needed to have
And I'm kicking the curb cause you never heard
The words that you needed so bad
I'm so sad, so sad
His eyes shot open. He was gasping for air. I let out a breath and hugged him to me tightly. His for-head felt warm, like really really warm. I still held on to him for dear life. He wouldn't stop coughing. Finally he sat up, his eyes spinning. He was blinking rapidly.
"Skyler…" He croaked out.
"Shhh." I helped him up on his feet and after a nod, I let him go. He stood for a minute than started walking again.
"Time to finish him." Jacob growled. I tried to smile and put my brave face on again. I picked up my dagger and we fought through to the front of the line again.
There was a storm forming around us. Jacob and I locked eyes and the wind around us subsided. Our hands touched and electricity sparked between us, literally. I hid the shivers that crept up my spine. Slowly, but steadily we started floating upwards. I could feel the ocean roaring in my ears and the electricity crackling through my body. I felt strong. Power overtook me and I let out a roar to let it out and everything came pouring. We rose and all I could notice was the wind swirling around us, carrying us higher and higher. Nothing could break this bond. I was feeling exhausted, yet at the same time energy was pouring through me. I could feel my heart pumping rapidly against my chest. Everything around us was unnoticed. All I could feel was all this power forming between us. The roar of the ocean, the sparks, the wind, the leaves. Everyone was yelling and ducking for cover and we could feel Ournaos in front of us. He was fighting against our power. I focused on the ocean. New energy formed inside of me and I could tell the Gods were helping us out. My heart was racing, but I could feel the fire, the water…the intense energy. It was burning through my skin, sending cool shivers throughout me and I could feel it getting bigger and bigger spreading waves all around us. Jacob and I opened our eyes simultaneously. Green- blue met electrifying blue and all the power poured out. I just noticed we were surrounded by a tornado hold us 40 feet above the ground.
Suddenly, everything dropped.
We sprawled across the place, sending us speeding down. I crashed down, rolling on the ground.
She Wolf- Sia
A shot in the dark You loved me and I froze in time I'm falling to pieces [beat break] Did she lie in in wait You loved me and I froze in time I'm falling to pieces [beat break]
A past, lost in space
Where do I start
The past, and the chase
You hunted me down
Like a wolf, a predator
I felt like a deer in love lights
Hungry for that flesh of mine
But I can't compete with a she wolf who has brought me to my knees
What do you see in those yellow eyes
Cause i'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
Was I bait to pull you in
The thrill of the kill
You feel, is a sin
I lay with the wolves, alone it seems
I thought I was part of you
Hungry for that flesh of mine
But I can't compete with a she wolf, who has brought me to my knees
What do you see in those yellow eyes
Cause i'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Falling to pieces
My eyes fluttered open to be captured my electrifying blue ones. I was breathing deeply, trying to catch my breath. I felt wiped out. All I could remember was the power…the love.
Everyone started cheering. I was engulfed my people lifting me up. He was gone. Ournaos was gone. He's gone. I sighed and smiled. OURNAOS IS GONE! My smile met Jacob's and we embraced. His lips found mine and I latched my lips onto his. I wasn't letting go anytime soon. Our connection felt stronger than ever.
A/N: OMG GUYS. THE STORY IS DONE! I HAVEN'T UPDATED IN MORE THAN 6 MONTHS I KNOW. I had to get over some personal stuff. Rough patch. Didn't find inspiration until a couple of days ago. I feel like a whole different person now. I HOPE YOU GUYS ALL ENJOYED MY FIRST STORY. THE STORM. :D Review and let me know ;) I'm gonna have some new stories out so stay tuned, follow me and you'll find out. I promise you'll enjoy them. An old story ends, a new one begins. I decided on no sequel for this story. I can't stay in my past anymore. I had it all planned out, but trust me I think you guys would like this ending way more than the one I had planned. HAPPY ENDING :D
Word count: 6,000 words not including Author's note. 30 pages.