Chapter 77 - No More Chances (2/2)

Tearing up the ground as it came in large strides, it wasn't long before it was in range, dodging underneath the incoming spike while mocking him- ”Ha! Did you think you really think that would wor...” He was cut off when he cleared the first spike, only for there to be a second one waiting underneath, piercing his eye dead center.

The Cyclops dropped dead with a new hole in its head as its momentum carried it forward to the waiting feet of Theoric who looked down in pity.

Theoric tried to cheer everyone up with a little dark humor- ”Well at least I got a bullseye.” giving a small grin.

Io snorted at his poor taste in puns- ”You missed the first one.”

The other two girls giggled seeing his shoulder slump in defeat. Sigyn coming over to comfort him while still silently laughing a bit, rubbing his back.- ”There, there.”

Luckily for Annabeth, they didn't encounter the man spider again as they made their way south towards Athens

They grew closer together as Sigyn subtly kept the feelings in Annabeth alive, who kept stealing glances at Theoric. Io just appreciated the comradery and familiar feel while interacting with Annabeth and Sigyn who she was growing much closer to after sharing, she even started to ever so slowly warm to Theoric.

Passing several villages along the way and small towns where people would stare at them. They were an unusual party, to say the least, a big man in finely crafted gear with 3 beautiful women, each prettier than the last.

Managing to avoid most trouble until they came across a caravan that was being attacked.

Annabeth was the first to act- ”We have to help them.” she said sprinting over with daggers drawn, Io quickly following along.

Theoric amused just watched as he wanted to see what they were made of having never seen them in action.

Sigyn feeling conflicted choose to stay by his side- ”Theo, are we not also going to help?”

Theoric- ”Naw, let's see what they're made of before we do anything, don't forget she's a half-blood against regular humans.”

Sigyn sadly nodded in agreement so Theoric took her hand, grinning as she easily cheered up before she turned concerned eyes back towards the ladies who just arrived at the conflict, promising herself to step in and help them if things got too difficult.

Theoric then muttered something else which made Sigyn pause- ”We don't even know which is the right side yet.”

This was no concern to Annabeth who saw her mother's symbol on the side of the caravan, a picture of a helmet sitting on top of a woman's head. Choosing to defend against the attackers seeing the connection.