Trollhunters: Never Alone

Young Atlas Part II

        Since Jim left for school and Mom is at work, I decided that it was time to search for a  job and apartments in the area. After about two hours, I got a call from Mom, "Hi, honey. How's the job and apartment search going?"

        "So far, I'm considering working at the school. They have an opening for an English teacher." I explained.

        "That's great! That means you will be able to see Jim a lot more. What have you found for apartments?" She asked.

        "Nothing yet." I admitted.

        "You know, you could just stay at home if you want. It would save you a lot of unnecessary money to spend." Mom reasoned. I thought about it for a moment. I would like to stay home, but I also want to experience what it would be like to be on my own. Don't get me wrong, I definitely got that at college. I'm just curious to what it would be like to have to not worry about classes or your roommate coming back late.

        "I'll have to think about it." I said. We said good-bye, then I hung up the phone. Going online, I wrote my resume and sent it to the school hoping that I would get a chance to be the English teacher there. I think I have a good shot at getting the position. I did get a Bachelor's degree in Teaching.

        A couple of hours later, I received a call from Toby, "Monica, come quick! It's Jim! He wore this necklace that Draal gave him and now he thinks he's unstoppable. He's going to face Bular as we speak! Meet Blinky, Aaarrrgghh, and I at the canal." Toby yelled then the phone hung up. I knew this would be a bad idea. I'm going to have some words with Draal later. 

        I ran to the garage, grabbing my bike, and rode into town. I saw the Toby at the entrance of the sewers.

        "Okay. NotEnrique said that we would find him in the sewers. Monica and I will scout above while you and Aaarrrgghh search below." Toby said.

        "Good idea." Blinky said, then we went our separate ways.

        We ran through town calling out for Jim and trying to see through the holes of the sewer entrance. Then, we heard a loud bang.

        "Jim, Jim?" Toby called.

        "Jim, please answer us!" I yelled. We tried pulling open the sewer drain, but it wasn't budging, "Jim!" We called out at the same time.

        "Toby, Monica! Where am I? What's going on?" Jim questioned from below. We were trying so desperately to get to him.

        "We can't get it open!" I panicked. We kept pulling, then Toby shouted,

        "For the glory of Merlin!" Then, the sewer drain popped open and the sunlight was able to shield Jim from Bular. At least, it would provide him some protection, but it won't last for long.

        "Jim, grab my hand! Come on! You can do it!" Toby yelled. Jim jumped to grab it, but it was too far away.

        "I can't reach! The armor! It's too heavy, Tobes." Jim explained.

        "Toby, I'm going to half way crawl through the sewer drain. Hang on to me!" I ordered. He did what I said and reached out for Jim.

        "Pathetic that you meet your end in the sewers, Young Atlas." Bular growled. He swiped at Jim, but Jim was able to dodge all of his strikes. Then, Bular got his sword stuck in the cement.

        "Jim, grab my hand! Now!" I yelled.

        "I lost the Grit-Shaka, but I can still be brave." Jim said while taking off his amulet and stepping onto Bular's sword. Bular threw back his weapon, which allowed Jim to grab my hand. We quickly pulled him up. Jim closed the sewer drain, which kept us safe from Bular. The sewer drain popped open revealing Bular's hand, but it went back down. We did it. Jim was alright.

        "Strickler's a changling." Jim said. What?

        "I never trusted him." Toby said breathing heavily, then he sat up, "Also, you've been a real turd today."

        Jim groaned and said, "And I smell like one too." Then, I slapped Jim arm. Quite hard might I add.

        "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? YOU JUST ABOUT GAVE ME A HEART ATTACK!" I screamed. Jim looked at me with fear in his eyes. 

        "I'm sorry, Mo. If I had known that the Grit-Shaka would do that to me, I would never have put it on. I swear!" Jim promised. I sighed then hugged him.

        "Just promise me that you will never put that necklace on again." I said.

        "Also, please never say crispy again." Toby said.

        "Deal." Jim said high-fiving him...

      

        Later that night, I stayed up late, so that I could talk to Mom when she got home. I've been giving a lot of thought about what she asked me earlier. When she opened the door, she was surprised to see me awake.

        "What are you doing up so late?" She questioned.

        "Mom, I've given a lot of thought about the conversation we had earlier. I've decided to stay home, but on one condition." I said.

        "What condition could that be?" Mom wondered.

        "I'll pay a $150 rent per month as soon as I get a job, which I hope will be soon. I just got a call from the school and they said that they would like to have an interview with me tomorrow. I want to help you as much as I can." I said. Mom looked like she wanted to argue, but she knew me too well to know that it was nearly impossible to change my mind when I've made a decision.

        So, instead, she hugged me and said, "I'm glad you decided to stay."