The Crown of Kronos: Chapter 31

Victoria’s P.O.V

The owl stared at us with its shining beady eyes, its gigantic metal legs cautiously moving towards us. Charlie stepped forward and approached it.

“C-Charlie, are you sure this is safe?” I bit my lip, looking at its glinting furs.

“But you said that it had to be a gift from Mom.”

“Yeah, I’m no longer sure.”

“It’s an owl. Who else would send it? Don’t worry.” She assured, maintaining eye contact with the owl. Gently, she patted its head. The metal owl closed its eyes and spread its wings, sending all of us gasping in surprise. Its metal beak flung open, revealing a speaker.

“Charlie, are you there?” A voice called. Athena.

“Y-yeah.” She raised an eyebrow.

“Oh thank goodness. Ride this owl, sweetheart. It is occupied with seats and seatbelts. It will lead you to Stonehenge. Your father’s there.” The goddess said, confident. “I believe in you.”

The beak went shut and the bird’s metal eyelids flung open.

“Hop on?” Zarana asked.

“Hop on.” Alex confirmed.

I had to help everyone get in, because they weren’t tall enough and nobody else could fly (well, except for Z. She was just plain too lazy to fly). I sat in the back of the owl and strapped the seatbelt on. The owl made a tiny “woo hoo” and started flapping its wings, sending a huge wave of wind towards its surroundings. Suddenly, it ran towards the Eiffel Tower, sending us screaming in panic.

“We’re gonna crash!” I screamed, holding on to the bottom of my seat. Some tourists looked at it, fascinated, probably thinking it was some sort of attraction. Just a few inches away from the tower, it spread its broad wings. I closed my eyes and felt it making a sudden turn and flew vertically. I desperately screamed and passed out.