#1 Daughter of Hera: Rise of Tartarus

Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the End. Or Was It the Other Way Around?

~Christine Galliardo's POV~

Today is the last day of school. The day before summer vacation. Every student here in school was eager to end the school day and go to wherever they planned. Even me and my friends were keen to call the day off and do what we have planned for summer.

"Oh my god! Why is time so slow in school? I want to start our summer vacation! I can't stand another 'Students, please complete your requirements before you go home'." Trisha complained. 

Trisha Ledger was my friend since we're grade-schoolers. She is slightly shorter than me with blond hair that is always arranged fashionably and baby blue eyes that can make boys drool.

"Yeah, you're right. If I hear those words once again, my mind will go into a blowing frenzy." Clarisse agreed. 

Clarisse La Rue is another friend of mine whom I just met a few months. She is the tallest among us three and the most athletic one. She is the captain of the volleyball team and a good player in soccer. She is also good in martial arts. She has shoulder-length light brown hair and intimidating brown eyes which she uses to scare off her opponents. She always has a volley ball with her, in case someone would dare to challenge her or try to bully us. Of course, no one would dare to do that if they don't want to go to school the next day with a black eye.

"Girls, relax! There is only three hours left before the day ends. Surely, we will not die to wait that long and besides, Physical Education is next. Why don't we enjoy it?" 

Trisha looked at me, her perfect eyebrows furrowed. "Seriously, Christine? You're not aching to end this boring day and start summer? Did the teachers hypnotize you? Or your classmates? Did they order you to gather their requirements in Math and pass it for them? Tell me." 

I closed my locker and stared at her. "Of course not! I volunteered, okay? They didn't hypnotize me or something and besides, I'm excited for summer as you are, guys. It's just that...we are just a year or two before college. So, I think it's just right for us to, you know...enjoy it."

Clarisse placed a hand on my shoulder. "Aw, come on Christine. Don't get too worried about college. We know we will not be going to the same university but we can still communicate. You don't need to be worried and all. We're the best of friends. Nothing could change that." 

I sighed."Yeah, you're right. There's nothing to be worried about. It's just that I'm feeling fidgety these last few weeks . Don't know why but I guess it's just stress." 

Trisha crossed her arms and glared."Yup, certainly stress. You've been down to studying this whole school year. I mean seriously? How can you survive that? I can't stand an hour or two staring at books. Why don't we go to a spa this summer? To remove those stress lines, huh? You're starting to look like a grandma, Christine." 

I scowled at her. Trisha giggled.

"Okay, girls. Stop the teasing. We will go to a spa this summer, alright. But first, why don't we bring those requirements first and try not to collapse while waiting this day to end, huh?" Clarisse suggested.

"Alright. But please, shut your mouth, Trisha. It's growing bigger every time you smile. You're starting to look like a big-mouthed barbie doll to me."

"Hey!" 

I laughed and picked up a box on the floor filled with my classmates' requirements."Let's go, Trisha. Stop frowning there. I know I got you good." 

Clarisse and I laughed.

"Ha. Ha. Ha. Very funny." Trisha said and we walked through the hallway.