The Crown of Kronos: Chapter 23

Alexandra’s P.O.V

I opened my eyes to the smell of freshly baked apple pie. Victoria was taking the slice of pie out of her screen with a glass of dark brown colored liquid.

“Vic, what time is it?” I asked, rubbing my eyes. She turned around, surprised.

“Oh hey Al. I think it’s around err… 8 in the morning.” She said, looking at her screen.

Zarana and Charlie were still snoring their butts off, which annoyed me a little. But since there were no monsters, I decided to let them stay asleep. Mr. Gray meanwhile, was soundly asleep in the driver’s seat.

“Hey Vic, wanna check out the weapons button?” I smirked.

“Are you sure it’s safe?” She bit her lip.

“Well, you can’t tell until you try.” I smiled. Victoria gulped, nervously taking baby steps towards the seat next to me.

“Here goes nothing.” I grinned. I pressed the tiny button.

One second passed.

Two.

Then suddenly, the seat in front of us rumbled and shook. The screen flickered with energy and unleashed a blinding light.

When I opened my eyes, the screen made a tiny ding and flung open, revealing all sorts of weapon inside.

“Whoa.” Victoria’s eyes bulged in amazement.

“I know!” I laughed.

Then suddenly, there was an abnormal turbulence in the car that sent Charlie, Mr. Gray, and Zarana jumping awake.

“What was that?” Mr. Gray scratched his head.

Zarana groaned in annoyance. “Hey, what gives-“

There was a dead silence when we heard a loud screech, unlike anything that I’ve heard before. Charlie gulped.

“The Caucasian Eagle.” She whispered, terrified.

I closed my eyes, trying to recollect the pieces of the greek monsters lesson.

Okay, I thought, ''So the Caucasian Eagle was this enormous bird who ate Prometheus’ liver every day. Gross. It got killed by Heracles with a volley of arrows like a zillion decades ago. ''

''Well that didn’t last very long. ''

“What do we do now?” Zarana yelled. The car shook even harder, sending Mr. Gray tumbling down. He groaned in pain, holding his bruised elbow. Charlie froze in place, her eyes closed.

“I have a plan.” She stated.

I hoped it would be a good one.