(The next day)
(In Scottsboro,Alabama)
(In College Hill Historic District)
(Outside of the Finley Residence)
(Ariana and Aaron Finley arrive)
Aaron Finley:So...this is it...we are back...
Ariana Finley:I never thought we will see this house again...seems that nothing has changed in the neighborhood...
Ariana and Aaron Finley: ...
Aaron:Are you not gonna knock?
Ariana:Me?!You are the one closer to the doorbell?!
Aaron:Ladies first!
Anastasia:Guys!Stop fighting!
Anastasia:Now,on the count of 3,both of you will knock.
Ariana and Aaron:Fine...
(Ariana and Aaron gulp)
Ariana:1...
Aaron:2...
Ariana and Aaron: ...
Ariana and Aaron: ...3
(Ariana and Aaron knock)
(Ariana,Aaron and Anastasia wait for the door,but nobody opens)
Anastasia:Well,it seems the house is empty...
Aaron:Nah,is just our step-mother is choosing to ignore us until we leave again
Ariana:(knocking the door)Olivia! Is us!Ariana and Aaron!We know that dad is missing!We are here to help! I know we had our differences in the past!But if you want to see your husband alive!You have to trust us!Starting with opening the damn door!
???:(voice)Ariana and Aaron?
(Ariana,Aaron and Anastasia turn)
(Ariana,Aaron and Anastasia see ???)
Ariana and Aaron:Senior Joe
Senior Joe:The one and only
(Senior Joe starts hugging Ariana and Aaron)
Senior Joe:(hugging Ariana and Aaron)Oh,kids,it has been years since I last saw you.Your father is gonna be so happy when he sees you again.
Ariana:(being hugged by Senior Joe)We miss you too,Senior Joe.
Aaron:(being hugged by Senior Joe)And we missed your bear hugs
(Senior Joe stops hugging Ariana and Aaron)
Ariana:Where is Miss Liv?
Senior Joe:Sorry kids,but my wife passed away 3 years ago.
Aaron:Sorry for your loss,Joe.
Senior Joe:It is alright,everyone dies at some point,but what matters is that we enjoy life as much as we can.
Senior Joe:(seeing Anastasia)And who is lady over here with just one eye?
Ariana:She is Anastasia,our...wait?You noticed she has 1 eye?
Senior Joe:Sure,I know she is a Cyclops,just like I knew your mom was a Goddess.
(Ariana,Aaron and Anastasia gasp)
Ariana:You can see through the mist?
Aaron:Why didn't you tell us?!
Senior Joe:Kid,I have been living in the neighborhood since World War 2 started.I know that monsters are always lurking around us.Who do you think introduced Athena,Goddess of Wisdom to Dr.Martin Finley,an African American Geologist?
Ariana:So you know where dad is?
Senior Joe:Sure,2 weeks ago,he went to give a presentation on an exclusive event hosted by the new director of the replica of the Pantheon in Nashville,Tenesse.However,he has not returned since then.
Aaron:We know,that is why we are back.
Ariana:We are here to find him.
Senior Joe:I can give you a ride there if you want
Anastasia:Really?
Aaron:Thank you,Joe.But we can go there ourselves.
Senior Joe:None sense,I insist.You kids disappeared for 5 years,it could be good to catch up with you and your new friend.
Senior Joe:Now,come on,my truck will not wait forever...and neither your father...
Anastasia:I call shotgun!
Ariana and Aaron: ...
Ariana and Aaron:😅
YOU ARE READING
Percy Jackson:Half Blood Heroes (Book #4-Athena's Quest)
AdventureAthena,Goddess of Wisdom,give her children,Ariana and Aaron,an opportunity of a lifetime For any child of Athena...lead a quest! Their father has been captured by Athena's enemies,so in order to rescue him,Ariana and Aaron will have to make amends w...
