The Crown of Kronos: Chapter 19

Alexandra’s P.O.V

There was a complete silence in the car except for the heavy batting of the car’s wings. I looked through the clear window, not intending on talking, taking a few peeks at Charlie’s Dad, who was asleep. A heavy cough attempted to break the silence with no success. Finally, Zarana took a deep breath.

“Look, I’m sorry for being a douche.” She sighed. “I shouldn’t have been so stubborn.”

Charlie coughed, eyeing Zarana.

“Especially to you, Charlie.” Zarana rolled her eyes. Charlie satisfactorily smiled.

“So err… Where’s the next destination?” Victoria said, trying to redirect the uncomfortable topic.

“Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Paris, France.” The computer announced.

“Where could it be hidden?” Charlie frowned. We walked forward and pressed the screen. It flickered and showed us the image of the tower. Then I saw something.

“Guys, can you see that?” I asked, squinting. “Zoom right there.” I pointed on top of the building, to the tiny golden dot. The camera zoomed closer, and I pointed at the golden section in the very top.

“Look.” I said.

“Err… How are we going to take it if it’s so up high?” Vic asked. We turned around and looked at her, smiling.

“What?” She raised an eyebrow. Then she came to a sudden realization of our plan, and her eyes widened.

“I think you know. I’ll shadow travel all of us and wait in the third floor as you fly and snatch the crown. Simple.” I smiled.

“Sounds like a plan worthy of Athena.” Zarana smiled.

“You wanna eat something?” Vic asked.

“Sure.” Charlie replied. We walked back to our seats and pressed the food button. A screen appeared out of nowhere, filled with a selection of healthy food for our demigod body. I huffed, my growling stomach craving a double cheeseburger. I sighed and pressed the picture of a mushroom-topped spaghetti and a glass of strawberry smoothies. The screen started flickering and flung open, revealing the cooked food inside of it. I gasped in amazement.

“Whoa.” Charlie’s eyes widened. I saw a plate of sashimi and a glass of orange juice inside of her screen. I took it out and started eating. Turned out it was really good, leaving me licking my fingers when the plate was empty.

“I’m pretty sleepy. How long will it take to get there?” Victoria yawned.

“One day.” The computer replied.

“What?!” I gasped.

“Hey, the normal journey takes 92.8 hours.” Charlie shrugged.

I sighed. It was not going to be a very pleasant journey.