Chapter 10
No One Left Behind…Except For Me
“Wow, that was scary.” Said Shelbi.
“Yeah,” I agreed.
“Guys!” Phillip yelled, “Help!”
We ran over to where he was. Michelle was lying on the ground; she had three puncture marks from the Manticore’s thorns. I could feel her dying, just like I had with Madison.
“Help her!” Phillip yelled, “You’re the son of Hades, save her!”
“He can’t, only Chiron,” Michelle whispered.
I thought this over. If we didn’t move now, she would die, but I still had to save Madison. Wait a minute, the prophecy had said the one I seek most I rescue alone, or fear my friends won’t return home. This is what it meant.
I stood up, and put my hands at my side. I threw them skywards and back, causing an earthquake and creating a tunnel.
“You guys go, now!” I said.
“Connor, we can’t leave you,” Joe protested.
“Yes you can, remember the prophecy? I must seek the one I want most alone.”
He nodded, the others all watched as Phillip picked up Michelle, and walked into the tunnel. The others followed. I sheathed Felonious, my adrenaline was pumping fast, and I knew why. The time I had been waiting for since last summer had arrived.
“Take me to Hades.” I said as I ran into the nearest shadow.
Chapter Eleven: I Ask My Dad For Permission To Risk My Sanity