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 Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:54 am
*Well. The good news for Peter is that he's no longer a zombie. He DOES have a nasty acftertaste in his mouth.*
*The bad news is that the symbiote managed to catch up to its unwitting and unwilling creator. But . . . he actually doesn't mind. He feels pretty good, in fact. Stronger than he had been. Faster. He doesn't need to worry about costume changes. What could POSSIBLY go wrong?*
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:13 pm
"The Trojan War," Professor Diana began her lecture, "Has been romanticized, Bowdlerized, adapted, edited and reimagined repeatedly over the years. It was a conflict of passion, anger and revenge. And it was also a conflict of heroes and villains.
In this course, History of Heroics, we have taken the look at past conflicts and seen how the label of 'hero' can depend greatly in wartime on how history views the victors and the vanquished. What, then, defines a hero? Is it the same now as it was in the Bronze Age? Was what would have been considered heroic then, still an act of heroism now? These are the questions we seek to answer by taking an historical look at Troy."
Professor Prince looks at the classroom, 99% of whom are taking notes.
"Am I boring you, Mister Rathaway?"
Three dozen heads swivel to look at Hartley, who shrugs.
"Uh....no?"
"I don't see you taking any notes."
"Oh, I have a different system for getting through the lecture. Carry on." Hartley nods at the teacher, who does not look amused. She turns to a display on the wall, showing a map of the Trojan battlefield.
"As we begin our discussion, we will examine the roots of this conflict, how it began, how it escalated, and the motivations behind both sides of-Mister Rathaway, are you playing an instrument in my class?"
Hartley looks up from his flute, giving innocent eyes as he continues playing. Diana scowls.
"This is wildly inappropriate behavior, and I'm going to have to...write...you...up...." All of the students in the class, along with Diana start swaying slightly in time with the music. Hartley continues weaving his song, and for long moments, nothing else is heard in the classroom.
Soon, the song fades away, and Diana speaks up again, as if she never stopped.
"Excellent point, Mister Rathaway. I don't think I could have said it better myself. Top marks for you today! I do hope that the rest of you will be as well-prepared for discussion as Hartley was today. Tomorrow, we're going to have a guest speaker...a student from this very school, in fact. One who actively took part in the Trojan conflict. You are all dismissed."
All of the students, blinking slightly and shaking their heads clear, get up and leave. Hartley follows last, giving Diana a wave. She waves back.
"See you tomorrow, Hartley! Good job today."
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:07 pm
It was lunch.. Cassie's classes all seemed like one big blur.. At least she was doing better today then she was yesterday.. After grabing her plate and sitting down to eat. Diana came up to her..
" Cassie can we speak a moment.."
" Sure.."
They go to a secluded part of the cafeteria.
" Ms. Frost told me about what happened yesterday. I just came to check that you were okay.."
Cassie slowly nodded..
" Cassandra you shouldn't let what happened to you in a past life affect this one.."
" I know I just can't face him..."
"Achilles.."
Cassie nods..
" He was a soldier in a war. Besides the one you are really angry with .. Paris died a long time ago."
" And Apollo?"
"There is nothing you can do against a god.."
"That includes Ares.."
Diana nods and there is an unsettling silence between them. Then Diana hugs Cassie.
"I just want you to know I'm here if you need me sister.."
" I know.. Thanks Diana.."
With that Diana walks off and Cassie continues with her lunch...
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:25 pm
**enters the cafeteria carrying a loaded up tray, his stomach not bothered one iota with the infamous Hero High lunch lady chow**
**he stops short when he sees Cassandra and instead turns away and has a seat at another table with a handful of the football team members**
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:30 pm
*Dani was late for lunch time as always, thankfully she packed her own lunch. She could see that Cassie and Achilles were still not talking and even sitting at different tables.*
*Sigh*
Hey Cass, How are you feeling? *Sitting across from her and opening her lunch bag.*
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:34 pm
Cassandra glances around the tables and sees Achilles .. She bites down on her bottom lip and remembers what Diana said.. that Achilles was just a soldier in a war and that the ones she was really angry with Paris, Ajax, and Agamemmon died a long time ago. Cassie sees Danielle and smiles..
" I'm better today. Thanks Dani.. for everything. I'm sorry for being so much trouble yesterday I'm still trying to work out some stuff but I'll be okay. I hope we can still be friends.."
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:46 pm
Oh Cass. *She smiles at her giving her a hug*
We were never not friends.
And Hey If I had a god messing around in my brain pan, we lets just say that would be any one a little crabby. Besides, *Points to the Witchblade bracelet on her wrist.* I deal with past lives on a nightly basis, so believe me I know how you feel.
* Turns her head to look at Achilles.*
Things a little tense with you and you bro?
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:26 pm
*passes Achilles and slips him a note*
Dear Hero,
Are interested in protecting your school and your fellow students? Are you worried that the Undead Incident is only the first attack on us? If you answered yes then come to the library on Sunday evening for a meeting of students who feel the same way.
Darkhawk
PS Burn this note as soon as you finish reading it. Tell no one of it. The password will be weeping willow.
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:29 pm
Cassie looks down at her food.. not really eating it as much as picking at it with a fork..
" Yeah.. I just remembered something we were both involved in... a war.. and while I don't hate him but I can't face him right now.. I should apologize to Wally to... I know I had him worried as well.."
Cassie gives Dani a tired smile..
" So are we still on for shopping for homecoming...? I'm thinking that you would awesome in something purple.."
Cassie didn't want to think about things she just wanted to focus on her life now.
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:33 pm
*enters the cafeteria and gets some grub*
Food...
*looks around the tables and spies Cassie with Dani*
Ah...
*saunters over to the girls and puts on a big grin*
LADIES!!! Looking beau tea full!!
*slips them notes while acting like an idiot*
Dear Hero,
Are interested in protecting your school and your fellow students? Are you worried that the Undead Incident is only the first attack on us? If you answered yes then come to the library on Sunday evening for a meeting of students who feel the same way.
Darkhawk
PS Burn this note as soon as you finish reading it. Tell no one of it. The password will be weeping willow.
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:44 pm
Yeah! Totally we are so on for that? Purple? Really? I'll try anything... But Don't you think red? y'know to match Wally's hair? *She smiled with a wink*
*The Powell strolls over delivering his note.*
"Uhh... okay?" confused She wasn't sure about this whole superhero thing... after all she could barely save herself...
"I'll deffinatly think about it."
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:44 pm
Looks over at Chris..
"I haven't seen Clarice around in a while... Have you? I was hoping she would go shopping with Dani and I."
Looks at Dani..
" I guess red would work... as long as we don't end up matching.. that would be to weird."
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:47 pm
*facepalms at Dani*
Shhh....top secret stuff!
*turns to Cassie*
Haven't seen her. I'll go! I can help pick which dress accentuates the hotness of you.
*waggles his eyebrows*
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:05 pm
Cassie rolls her eyes...
" I was kinda hoping that this could be you know.. girls day type of thing... Besides if you're with me the dress wouldn't be much of a surprise now would it..?"
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