I've got something interesting today. I just finished reading "Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian" and this lightening bolt hit me (Zeus influence) and I made up this parody to the book. Yes, yes I know that being fifteen years old, I should have read this book long back but frankly, it never excited me. I was never a Greek mythology freak unlike my friend here, Saranya. You can check out her blog at www.foreversaranya.blogspot.com. I can assure you though, that after reading the series I completely change my mind. It's not the greatest thing ever on this planet but it has speed, excitement, humor and also a drop of romance. The best thing in all of it, is the way Rick Riordan manages to balance between history lessons and adventure. I was the most uninterested human being in this whole planet about mythology, but after this book I crave for more information regarding it. Percy Jackson changes your concept of boring to interesting. That, to me, is the winner in all.
This is just a small piece that came into my head on one random moment. I have no intention of hurting any sentiments or creating any conflicts about it. So, leaving you to judge my work, here it is:
PRESENTING TO YOU: " PERCY JACKSON AND THE SLEEPING THIEF"
I gave a silent scream. Two red glowing eyes were staring at me. Deep within me, i knew i was going to be safe. But that didn't exactly comfort me when I caught the sight of razor sharp claws. They were silver and shiny.
My focus shifted to a faint light faraway. It ran along a thin line giving me the hope to escape from this horrendous place. On the other hand, the light was at such great a distance, I felt like I will never be able to reach it. I lunged towards the ray of hop, feeling that I could grab it, but instead crashed and hit my head against something hard. I couldn't even see anything, because everything was pitch black.
"Percy?"
Is that mom?
"Percy?! Are you there?"
It is my mom! I wonder how she knew where I was. My instincts kicked in and I shouted, "Mom! I'm here!"
I heard shuffling of slippers and footsteps approaching near, but I still had no idea of the location of those noises. Somewhere, a lock was turned and a click followed it. I took all my energy and focused on the light, thinking that maybe this will help me in reaching it. The light grew brighter and brighter until it burned my eyes. I had no choice but to cover my face with my hands. Suddenly, arms grabbed me and pulled me out. I was being hugged tightly by someone.
I glanced back and found myself looking at a closet. I was stuck in a closet! Things got clearer when I realized that those red, glowing eyes were actually beady buttons on my mom's blouse, the shiny claws were actually my belts, and the faint light was the teeny space between both the closet doors.
I hugged my mom back. It felt good, to be back at home...with her.
Guess what? I'm Percy Jackson, 12 years old, obese and here's the catch: I sleepwalk.
How is it?! Any good? I have no idea...it was just a random thought in my brain. I will be back later with more news, writing, and a more formal passage. Just kidding! So, I'm going to sign out for now. Have a wonderful day!
- Nandita -
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