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    The Earthly Olympians: A NEW JURISDICTION
    The Earthly Olympians: A NEW JURISDICTION
    The Earthly Olympians: A NEW JURISDICTION
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    The Earthly Olympians: A NEW JURISDICTION

    By Porter Weeks

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    As Henry and his friends go to Egypt, the second book of this explosive series takes SEVERAL turns for the worse as the story goes on and Henry will soon realize that humanity is a quality that can sometimes hurt the ones that you love the most.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPorter Weeks
    Release dateJan 23, 2012
    ISBN9781465911230
    The Earthly Olympians: A NEW JURISDICTION
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    Porter Weeks

    My name is Porter Weeks. I am 18 years old and will be a freshman at The College of the Holy Cross this coming year (2011). Up until this point, writing has just been a hobby of mine and it is something I will always enjoy.

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      The Earthly Olympians - Porter Weeks

      PART 1

      Chapter 1

      Summer is Shortened

      All right, I’m just saying, if you haven’t read the first book in this series yet, put this book down right now and go read it. You’ll be completely out of the loop if you don’t. Now that that’s out of the way, I just want everyone to recall that at the beginning of the previous book, Paul and I were just a couple of normal, antisocial teenagers…not anymore.

      As Paul, Aeola, and I walked down the street of my past in Boston, MA, I realized just how much I had changed in the last few months. Even more, I was skeptical of how my parents would react to my new way of life. Hopefully, they would be so afraid I would vaporize them that they wouldn’t say much.

      Aeola, I said. …I’m not sure how my parents are going to react.

      Don’t worry about it, she laughed, putting a hand on my shoulder. I’m sure I can handle it.

      Well, this is my stop, Paul sighed as we stopped at his house, the site of Paul and I’s first magical encounter. I hope my parents are back by now.

      They will be, Aeola gave him a hug. Come hang out with Henry and I, okay? It’ll be best if we all stick together this summer.

      Will do, he smiled as he walked up and tentatively knocked on the door. There were shuffling footsteps inside and the door swung open to reveal Paul’s mother.

      Paul! she embraced him. Thank god you’re all right…and, Henry! She came running out and gave me a hug as well.

      Hi, Mrs. Iden, I said. Don’t worry. We took good care of your son.

      I’m sure Paul’s looking forward to explaining everything to you, Aeola laughed. Henry and I are going to be just down the street. Have Paul come visit us every once in a while.

      I will, she replied before walking back to the house and ushering her son inside.

      You think he’ll be okay explaining all of this shit to them? I asked as we continued our path to my old house.

      He’ll be fine, she waved it off. His parents seem pretty level-headed. They’ll believe him.

      All right, I sighed as we arrived at the horror of my childhood. Are you ready?

      Sure am, she said, throwing her bag over her shoulder. I picked up mine and gingerly knocked on the door.

      Who is it? the infamous voice of Dave exclaimed.

      Uh…Santa Claus, I called.

      Nice job thinking on your feet, Aeola laughed. Very convincing.

      What the hell--- The door flew open and there stood Dave, staring in awe at the child he thought he’d gotten rid of. What the hell are you doing here? I thought you ‘grounded yourself’.

      I did, I retorted, pushing past him. If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been gone for six months. That long enough for you?

      Henry, is that you? my mother’s voice came from the kitchen.

      Yeah, I sighed. Hi, mom.

      "Who’s this broad?" Dave gestured to Aeola, who was standing just outside the door.

      That ‘broad’, I fumed. Is my girlfriend, Aeola.

      He laughed. You’re kidding me, right? Honey, why are you with Henry, here? He’s a low-life idiot.

      I think I can make my own decisions, thanks, she replied calmly.

      Okay, he shrugged. It’s up to you. By the way, Henry, what makes you think we’ll LET her stay here?

      You don’t have to, I smiled. We’re WILLING to try staying here at least until I can restrain myself from murdering you in your sleep! But, if you want, we can just go stay with Paul!

      Fine! he yelled. Then, go! Get out of here! We’ve been doing great without your disrespectful ass!

      Okay, I shrugged. Aeola, let’s go.

      So, we’re leaving? she smiled.

      Yeah, I said. Right now.

      Cool, she shrugged. Suddenly, she turned and kicked Dave where it hurts. He crumbled to the ground. If you ever call me a broad again, you will cease to exist! Got it?

      He gave her a thumbs up. After that grand exit, we turned and left, walking back towards Paul’s house. He’s gunna be singing soprano for a little while, I laughed.

      I hope so, she whipped her hair out of her face. You weren’t kidding when you said your stepdad was an asshole.

      Told you, I sighed. We walked up to Paul’s door and rang the doorbell. Paul opened the door almost immediately.

      Well, that didn’t take long, he smiled. Get your asses in here.

      We happily walked into Paul’s house and Aeola and I put our things in Paul’s room, where we would be staying. So, have you made any progress with the explanation? I asked Paul.

      Nah, he shook his head. You guys have only been gone like five minutes. I haven’t even had a chance to say hi to my dad yet.

      We’ll help you out, Aeola put her hand on his shoulder. You go see your dad. We’ll get ready for dinner.

      He nodded. Sounds good. Dinner’s in about fifteen minutes.

      Works for me, I shrugged. When he left, Aeola turned to me.

      So, do you like this life better than your life before…even if you do risk your life every day?

      Of course, I exclaimed as I unpacked my armor and weaponry, placing it on the floor next to the bed. It’s not even a competition, babe. We got ready for dinner and got downstairs just as it was being put on the table.

      Just in time, Paul’s dad smiled. We all sat down and started to eat the meatloaf. It wasn’t as good as Art’s food with Bella’s seasoning, but it was pretty fucking good, nonetheless.

      So, let the explaining commence, Mrs. Iden put her hands out. We’ve been worried SICK about you three for months! Where exactly have you been?"

      Okay, Paul sighed. Where do I start? I know a good place. Did you adopt me when I was a baby?

      Yes, she replied plainly. So, what? What were those disgusting things that came to our house that night?

      Mom, dad, he began. This is going to be a bit of a shock, but you have to believe me. I am the son of Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea. Henry is the son of Helios, the god of the sun, and Aeola, here, is the daughter of Aeolus, the god of the wind.

      They stared blankly at him. …Okay, his father continued after processing that for a while. Again we ask…where have you been?

      There’s a group of us, I began. Half-gods, that is. We trained and fought enemies very similar to the ones who came here that night. Mainly, though, one of our friends went missing and we had to go get her from the Underworld.

      The Underworld?! Paul’s mother exclaimed. How the hell did you get out of the Underworld?

      It’s a long story, Paul explained. But, basically, all three of us are now talented warriors who have to go to Egypt in September for another mission.

      All right, Mr. Iden put his hands up. I’m just going to say I believe you and leave it at that because I’m obviously completely lost here.

      Don’t worry, Aeola laughed. It took these guys a few WEEKS to get the idea of it.

      The rest of dinner went by fairly uneventfully and we went up to bed afterwards.

      Aeola, I said. Should one of us go patrol the house for a few hours and then switch out? You know, just to be safe.

      Paul nodded. That sounds like a good idea. Henry, you wanna take the first shift?

      Yeah.

      I’m going with you, Aeola announced.

      Uh…why? Get some sleep. I’ll be fine.

      I know you will be, she sighed. I would just rather spend time with you than sleep. So, I’m coming too.

      Okay, I smiled, picking up my armor and throwing Aeola hers. After we suited up, I led the way down the stairs and out the door into the darkness.

      I’m a little worried, I admitted as we started to walk around the house.

      Why?

      We’re separated. And, I highly doubt that Hades will wait…especially if he knows we’re weaker than usual. I just---

      Shhh, she ordered. I listened carefully and heard a soft rustling behind us that I recognized as the sound of footsteps on the grass.

      Freeze! I ordered, turning around and pointing my sword into the blackness.

      It’s okay, a familiar voice whimpered. It’s just me. Right in front of me, a muddy-faced Katie appeared.

      Are you trying to get yourself killed? I breathed again, sheathing my sword.

      I’m sorry, she said as Cerberus gave her a kiss.

      What’s wrong? Aeola asked. Why are you here? Did you come from…Florida?!

      She nodded. Cerberus moved fast, but it’s been about three hours.

      Since what? I egged her on.

      Since they came. Adam woke me up just in time so I could get Cerberus and disappear…he and Juno are being held captive at my house now…the monsters killed my parents.

      Fuck, I mumbled. "I knew it. I knew it."

      We need to move, Aeola ordered.

      No shit! Katie exclaimed. Where’s Paul?

      Upstairs, I replied. I’ll go get him. I ran upstairs and got Paul, who moved faster than I thought he could and we were back down there in a matter of minutes. We set off for Florida…so much for a summer off.

      Chapter 2

      The Master Plan

      Yep. On the road again…riding a ten-foot mythical dog, of course! Katie, I yelled over the howling wind. Why didn’t you just release Cerberus on them?

      She shook her head. There’s a lot of them and they’re holding them in different rooms. Cerberus would alert all of them and they’d kill Adam, Juno, or both. We need to make a coordinated attack.

      We don’t have enough people for a coordinated attack, Paul pointed out.

      We’re about to, I replied, taking out my cell phone and dialing Hermes’ number.

      Henry. What’s up?

      Adam and Juno are in trouble! Take Snowball and get to Orlando as fast as you can! Bring Brad! Meet us where we camped last time!

      All right, he replied. I’ll be there as soon as I can. He hung up and I immediately called Bella.

      Hey, Henry. How are you?

      Bella, where are you? I asked urgently.

      With Art, she said tentatively. Why? Is something wrong?

      Juno and Adam need help! Everyone else is on their way to Orlando. You and Art need to take Cery and get there ASAP!

      Got it, she replied. Art, we’ve gotta move! Hang tight, Henry! We’re on our way!

      All right. Meet us where we camped last time.

      Will do. Good luck.

      Thanks. You too. See you in a bit. She hung up as we were leaving the state of Massachusetts.

      Where are we at with manpower? Aeola asked.

      Everyone’s on their way! We’re meeting up where we camped last time we were there!

      Good! Katie exclaimed, directing Cerberus around a turn. That should set us up for a coordinated attack!

      Let’s worry about that after we take care of these assholes! I exclaimed, notching three arrows and taking out three enemies that were coming at us from our right.

      Where the hell did they come from? Paul looked around.

      I don’t know, Aeola shook her head. But, keep your eyes peeled.

      Up ahead! Katie exclaimed. Sure enough, there were more enemies. These, however, were taken care of by Cerberus’ three gigantic heads…its sometimes a good thing to have one of the most powerful creatures of all time on your side.

      My phone started ringing. Adam’s number popped up. Hello?

      Henry, he whispered. I finally got my cell out of my pocket. Juno and I are being held captive. Not much we can do.

      I know, I nodded. Just sit tight. The whole team’s on the way.

      No rush, he explained. If they were gunna kill us, they would have by now. Just be careful when you’re coming in…I think they’re planning on everyone coming.

      We will. Thanks for the tip.

      I’m gunna go check on the half-gods, I heard a voice laugh in the background.

      Gotta go, man. Talk to you later. On that note, he hung up.

      Who was that? Aeola asked. I thought you’d already called everyone!

      I did, I sighed, putting my phone back in my pocket. That was Adam. He snuck out his phone and tipped me off. They’re not planning to kill Adam and Juno. They’re using them as bait to lure us in. When we get there, we need to map out a specific plan…they’ll be expecting us.

      All right, Katie replied. Let’s go, Cerberus! Keep it up! Almost there, buddy.

      Don’t ask me how, but we were somehow passing the sign that said Welcome to the Sunshine State.

      What the hell, I called. How in god’s name are we already in Florida?

      Cerberus has picked up a new skill recently, Katie smiled, patting the dog on the head. "Shadow Travel. He can only go a

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