monkey business --- abby!

[Callix Boyd]

Callix stared at the monkey bars. Monkey bars. His worst enemy. Ever since he was a little boy, he'd never been able to cross the Monkey Bars all the way across. It was embarrassing; even more now that he was older. But he was a teenage now; why would he want to play on a jungle gym anyways? Cause they're awesome!

He threw his baseball glove down on the dust ground. He'd heard that there were sometimes pickup games at the fields in the park. There'd been none today, but he'd played catch with some other kids. It was nice to pretend to be normal again. His cleats were hanging from his neck, the shoe strings tied together. He placed the shoes beside his glove on the ground, and returned his attention to the Monkey Bars.

There were three bars to step on, and then the actual bars. Callix was tall enough to skip the first bar and go straight to the second step bar. He reached up and grabbed the first bar, and moved up to the third step. He had to crouch because he was too tall. He must have looked ridiculous on this child's play set. Then he swung off, and on to the second bar away. His dangled there; his feet six inches off the ground. Callix hadn't realized on the ground just how long this track of bars was. Faaaiilll.

He swung three more bars, and decided to give up. He dropped to the ground, dust flying up around his black Converses. He slid his hands into his short pockets, and moved to collect his things.

Where would he go though? He didn't have many friends back at the dorm to hang out with; at least, not yet. He looked up at the sky. It was starting to get dark, maybe there would be some stars out. Monkey bars may be his worst enemy, but they are the best place to watch the stars.

Callix jumped up, grabbing a bar just above him. He swung his long legs up and into the space between two bars; he locked his knees around the metal, and with some twisting and pulling, got himself on top of the bars.

I think I'm too big for that any more,

[/color] he told the bars.

Callix stretched out, wiggling to get comfortable on the hard metal. He bent his knees, resting the soles of his feet on the bar farthest down. Some lights came on around him, and the sun sank deeper behind the trees and hills. He could start to see the stars, faintly.

So,[/color] he said, thinking he was alone, I'm still not getting this demi-god thing. Could anyone out there help me?[/color]
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notes ;; sorry, i'm obsessed with details. ohh, and i'm terrible at titles.

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[Abigail "Abby" Maine]

Abby sighed, she resorted to playing on a childs swingset. Seriusly, she really had no other thing to do. She did have one friend, but he seemed to have dissapered to another dimention. She did have a cousin who goes here, well he never talks to her, I mean he has his own life. She got off her blue bike and parked it. She grabbed the chain and put it on, but not relaizing that she put it on wrong. She stood there for a moment letting her legs rest. It was a long biking ride from the school to the playground. She asked herslef why she even came here. Who knows, for some reason the little voice she hears in her head said "Go to the park" she listened cause she had nothing else to do, as I mentioned ealier. She walked over to the wooden gate and opened it. She took off her flip-flops and set them on a brach in a nearby three hoping no one would steal them, her rainbows were her favorite shoes. She walked over to the swings and sat down on them. She started to pump her legs back and forth causing a motion that made her swing. She loved the wind flowing through her hair, maybe her mother would make it extra windy today. She noticed another kid her age playing on the monkey bars. She giggled as he let go on the fifth one (random number).He seemed fimiliar. She shook her head and kept swinging. Then it clikced. That was Callix, the cute boy she had meet the other day. He said something she couldnt quite make out. Then he said something else: "So, I'm still not getting this demi-god thing. Could anyone out there help me?" She decided to get off the swing an wak over and talk to him. "I know how you feel. I mean is god not real, or are they both real. Can you be the son of god?"She said behind him, he didnt see him so she hoped she didnt startle him

[Callix Boyd]

A soft voice jolted him. He turned his head, looking down between the bars. It was a girl; and not just any girl. It was Abby, from the Lawns. And she'd heard him. Mary!

Oh, um hi,

[/color] he said, sitting up on the bars. Don't think I'm crazy or anything. I uh, have this test on Greek mythology! Yeaa..[/color]

There he goes, blowing secrets like they're Dandelions. He was going to be in so much trouble but wait; Abby had this look on her face. She looked almost sad. Her voice was very calm, there was no joking. Callix thought back to the feeling he'd gotten when he first met her on the Lawns.

I was raised Catholic, so I believe. Just, going through culture shock, I guess,[/color] he gave a weak laugh and sighed.

He swung his legs over the bar, and jumped down next to the girl. He was taller then her, by a few inches at the most. She was really pretty.

Abby, right? So, you're a demi-god too?[/color]

Callix couldn't believe his luck. Here was a pretty girl, the same age as him, going through the same problem. Finally he had a friend in this stupid place! Or, he would. Cause they weren't really friends, yet. More like acquaintances. Callix's mind began to drift away, running throw all the things that he and Abby could be.

I was beginning to think I'd never figure out who was around here,[/color] he gave her a cheesy smile, and nodded to the swings. Wanna go sit on the swing and talk? Or I could help you up on the bars?[/color][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]

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[Abigail "Abby" Maine]

She smiled as he jumped, or well jolted, it was pretty funny, was she that scary? Nah. His hair was brown and spiked, cute. He slowly worked him way closer to her. Her face turned red as he jumped down next to her. He was close, she liked it. She felt safe around him. Then she remembered what she felt when she was around him at the Lawns. She had imagined him and her dating. Was that the future, or was it just her mind wandering like it always did. Then he asked her smoething that made her want to hug him right then and there. "Wanna go sit on the swing and talk? Or I could help you up on the bars?" Is what her asked her. I was really sweet. "Can you help me up on the bars?" She blushed, this was her chance to get to know him. They were the same age, almost the same height and both new to this wierd school. She walked up to the place with the bars to get on the monkey bars. She frowned because it was the black metal was so hot.

[Callix Boyd]

She asked for his help up on the bars. Callix smiled, and followed her over to the bar steps. Alright, just climb up to the third bar, and I'll do the rest.

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Her waited for her to do so, and then held out a cupped hand. Alright, grab the first wrung, and put your foot in my hand. I'll push, and you pull.[/color]

Once she was up on top of the bars, He made his way up next to her, sitting on the corner of on of the square spaces. One leg stretched down into the space, and the other went over the side of the bars; bent at the knee.

All alone. With nothing but the stars coming through. Lightning bugs would start to flash soon, and it'd be a wonderful night. He looked over at Abby, getting comfortable on the metal bars herself.

So, who's your dad? Or, mom?[/color][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]

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[Abigail "Abby" Maine]

Abby stepped up to the third bar, her feet relaiving off the burning pain that she hated. It felt good for them to be cold, although they felt better in the sand. She then put her foot in his hand, he hoisted her up. She had to admit, it was pretty cute him helping her up. She probably would've broken her arm trying to get herself up. That would've been emberssising. She giggled at the thought and then sat down on the monkey bars. She put her hand on the bar behind her and let her legs dangle. Callix got up without hurting himself. He sat his way without falling. He was sitting close to her, but still he was taller. She was never tall. He asked her who her godly parent was. "My mom is Aura, the godess of wind. Whos your godly parent?" She asked him. She guessed it would be Aphrodite, Apollo or Dionysus. Aphrodite becuase hes so hot. Apollo becuase, just maybe. Dionysus becuase there fu loving kids.

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[Callix Boyd]

My dad's Dionysus. Got me in serious trouble back at my old school.

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Why did he say that? He hardly knew her and he brought up something right off the bat that he didn't even like talking about with the kids that were there! Soo stupid. Maybe she wouldn't ask.

Aura, that's cool. I don't know why, but I always assumed that only the twelve big gods would have kids.[/color]

He shrugged the thought away. All of this was blasphemy! But, Abby didn't seem evil. She was cute, and nice. He smiled, and turned his head to the sky. More stars were out now, and the sky was darker.

There's Orion.[/color]

He looked back at her and smiled. What now? Callix was never awkward around people. Except sometimes girls. Who were pretty. And new demi-gods. Cause he didn't know what in God's name he was.

So, you're new here too? Think it'll be hard?[/color]

He hoped not. It was like any other high school, only half the students had to take dangerous classes and learn how to fight and kill monsters and survive in Hades and and bunch of other ancient history. Literally. As if the thought of high school and freshmen hazing and calculus wasn't scary enough. Throw in demi-god training. Yeaa. [/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]
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[Abigail "Abby" Maine]

Abby smiled. It was completly dark. It was reall romantic, except for the face that they were sitting ona childs playset, but who cares. She coughed as a bug went in her thought. She spit it out, which probably really turned him off. He said he was the son of Dionysus. She knew it, I mean. He loves life, hes funny, storng, cute. Perfect Dionysus kid. She wondered if he drank alot. Even if he was too young, I mean he is the son of Dionysus. He seemed to innocent to do that. He said that Aura probably didnt have many kids becuase shes a minor god. Then she was one of the few. Then he asked her if she was new here. "Yea, I'm new here. I think next year when Im a rela freshman at this school, it'll be better"She sounded wierd saying that. She was going into the school next year.

[Callix Boyd]

Callix sighed, relieved. They'd be in the same grade; the same classes even. The might even live near each other in the dorms. It'd make this demi-god thing a lot easier, going through it with some else who didn't seem to know much about it.

Me too. Hopefully we'll have some classes together. I heard there's a different curriculum for the demi-god students. It's suppose to be harder.

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He smiled at her. She seemed so soft and cute and easy going. How was she suppose to go through training like they had. Not that girls couldn't be tough, but Abby just didn't seem like the kind of girl to fight with swords. Then again, how was he going to pass the classes?

Do you think this school will be hard?[/color][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]

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[Abigail "Abby" Maine]

The wind blew threw Abbys hair. It felt really good. So peaceful and as I said eairer. She figidet as her arm began to tense up. Even though they had been up there for awhile, she enjoyed sitting here with Callix. Was there a difference really between minor gods and gods. I mean there both powerful. Why are they're different, I mean why do you call them different things. Personally, Abby thought minor gods are more important. They need more regignition. Maybe they could have a festival of the gods and INCLUDE the minor gods. She was inda bias I mean her mom is a minor god. Well minor godess. She smiled she stared into Callix's eyes, she would lean in for her first kiss, but if she did she would fall. " Do you know how your mom met your dad?" She wanted to know. She wanted to get to know him. He seemed her type

[Callix Boyd]

Callix bit his lip. His mother's story was not a happy one.. Callix had never known his mother was a street kid, not until he turned those grapes into wine. He hardly knew Abby, he didn't want her to think he came from bad stalk or something.

Um, I guess the used to hang out a lot, when my mom was a kid. Party and stuff,

[/color] he laughed, a little nervously. Go figure right? My mom never got too drunk around Dionysus though; he kind of stopped it. One night someone slipped, mom got too drunk and, well. Here I am,[/color] he gave another weak laugh.

Sex was such an awkward subject for him. He could probably blame it on his Youth Pastor who was a physical nazi. No touching. At all. Like, not even holding hands in public! The guy grew up during the Spanish Inquisition, so it wasn't too hard to understand why he was so anal. But it was drilled into his head, and Callix was embarrassed by the topic of sex.

I've never met my dad though. My real dad; Dionysus. How about you? Know your mom and dad's story?[/color]

A light breeze was blowing now; it felt really nice actually. Callix wondered if it was Abby making the wind. If she could do that at all. Maybe it was her emotions; maybe she didn't know how her powers worked either, like him. Everything was so confusing. Except, he didn't feel confused right now. He felt good, sitting up on the bars with her. He smiled, looking at her in the dim star light.

Soo, you're new, huh? Do you have anyone here you know? Cousin, or boyfriend?[/color][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]

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[Abigail "Abby" Maine]

Abby started humming as Callix told his story. His mom meet Dionysus, the basic Dionysus. Mom didn't get drunk, then Dionysus got her drunk and Callix was made later. It was nothing like her mother and fathers story. I guess she should tell it aloud I mean Callix did ask her to. "Well him and his brother and father were sitting wathing baseball, what they allways did when out of nowhere a weather alert came on and said the tornado watch funnel cloud had just hit the groud and everyone needed to take cover. They had no basement or upstair. His and his brother ran into the bathroom and into the tub and took the cover thing and put it over them. They both huddled up and fell asleep before it came. They woke up after it cam through there house. The house was pretty much split in half. There father was missing. They walked out of the bathroom and there was a pale girl was standing there. Twenty one to be exact. My father was twenty and they fell in love there.". She bit her lip and stared at Callix's (XD). She started to feel shaky. She just ignored it. Then Callix said something. Then BAM it happened. She slipped. She was hanging there by her knees. She screamed and she feel even more. Land pretty much straight on her head. Pain shot up her whole body. She screamed in pain this time very loud. Everything started getting blurry."Someone h..el..p" Abby managed to croak out.

[Callix Boyd]

Callix listened to her parents' story. Besides the storm destroying their house and killing her grandfather, it was a lot nicer than his. He was conceived out debauchery, but her parents had been in love. His mother told her she loved the god; but how many women had he loved?

Callix turned his attention to the stars again, hoping Abby couldn't see him blushing. She hadn't answered his question yet. She probably did have a boyfriend. Ahh. He was about to speak again, when he saw a movement out of the corner of his eye. Before he could react, Abby was screaming on the ground.

Abby!

[/color] he yelled, jumping down from the bars. He landed hard on his feet and stumbled down to the ground next to her.

He wanted to pick her up, but she'd landed on her head. The first-aid class he'd taken at the YMCA had taught him not to move a head injury victim.

Abby! Abby can you hear me? It's Callix.[/color]

He touched the back of her head. She had a small cut, where she was bleeding lightly. He felt her pulse, and checked her breathing. Everything seemed fine, but she was unconscious.

Abby, can you hear me? It's Callix, remember? Abby you hit your head, we need to get your help. Are you awake? Can you hear me?[/color]

This was a lot different then the class.. Callix wasn't sure what to do. He couldn't pick her up and carry her; it might hurt her more. He was still pretty new, and he didn't think he could give directions to the 911. He quickly crossed himself.

[color=Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace.[/color]

But as he prayed, something suddenly felt wrong inside him. He heard a whispering voice, but couldn't understand what it said. Something had told him to spot praying to the archangel he had always sought, and look to another power. Callix racked his brain.

Um, Apollo, sir? I know you're suppose to be a great healer. So, if you could help my friend? Please?[/b][/color]

He felt foolish, but at the same time the whispering in his mind stopped. He'd done what it wanted, or at least he guessed. If Abby didn't wake up he'd call 911 and try and get them to him and Abby.

Abby? Please wake up.[/color][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]

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[Abigail "Abby" Maine]

Abby layed there unciuonsous. Pain surged thorugh her head and suddenly everything became clear. She was standing there next to Bailey. There was a group of populars standing there. Girls covered in make up with purses and boyfriends taht they only have so they can say they have one. They were all chweing gum and holding one hand in the air. Perfect stereotypical popular girl. She looked to her right and there was the country people. With there cowboy hats and cheap clothes. Then Abby remembered this memory. She had to choose between Chloe and the populars or Bailey and the cowpeople. Sadly she choose Chloe. She already hated the cowpeople and she was under pressure. Bailey looked at her and walked away. Abby sat down and wept. Then her head started hurting really bad and she cried. Her teacher walked up and said "Abby! Abby can you hear me? It's Callix" Wait what? She thought. Then she woke up. Everything was double. There was two Callix's infront of her. Then he said something "Abby, can you hear me? It's Callix, remember? Abby you hit your head, we need to get your help. Are you awake? Can you hear me?" Everything he said echoed. Her head was throbbing and she winced in pain"Y..yes. I need h..help" Abby managed too croa out. Then she realized that the was almost no way that Callix could get help unless he had a cellphone, used hers and ran to the hospital

[Callix Boyd]

Abby just laid there, despite his prayers to angel or god. He felt stupid, but it was quickly replaced with worry. What was he going to do? Obviously get help. Abby soon spoke, saying she did need help.

Alright, just relax, okay.

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Callix dug into his pocket and pulled out his cell phone. Punching in the three numbers, he listened to the ring until a woman's voice came through on the other side.

Nine, one, one: what is your emergency?[/i]

My friend fell off the monkey bars, and hit her head. She's fading in and out of consciousness. And she's bleeding, a little. We need help![/color]

The woman spoke to him in a soothing voice, promising to send an ambulance. She just needed to know their location. Callix said they were in the park, by the play set. He was new, and wasn't sure of directions.

It's fine, we'll find you. Just wait there.[/i]

Callix thanked her and hanged up. He looked back down at Abby, wanting to hold her. He knew better though. She'd hit her head and that could be very bad. So instead he stroked her hair away from her face gently.

Help's coming, okay Abby.[/color][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]

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