“The Rise of Zeus – Chapter II (Pt 6)”

Author’s Note: This is a Take Ten to Write story and has not been proofread for errors. If I feel inspired or if there’s interest in the story, I’ll post a revised, edited, and extended version at a later date. Happy reading!

BASIL (cont.)

“Honestly?” I say with a frown, “Not really. Whatever weird stalking business you’re into, I’m not interested.”

The man chuckles and lifts Biscuit up to look her in the eyes. “I’m no stalker. I simply find people.”

“That sounds an awful lot like stalking to me,” I mutter.

Biscuit licks his nose. “Here’s my proposition for you, Basil Andino.”

“I just said I didn’t want to hear it.” Plus, I really wish he’d stop saying my full name; he’s really beginning to creep me out.

“Well, I’m telling you anyway.” He lowers Biscuit and cradles her on her back. Her little legs kick up into the air contentedly as her tail continuously slaps the man’s stomach.

I open my mouth to protest yet again, but he holds up a finger and turns to look me directly in the eye. My breath leaves my lungs in a huff; the intensity in his eyes physically sends me a step back. Where did this power come from?

“The end of the world is upon us, Basil Andino,” he says, his voice booming through the kennel. Even the dogs around us have stopped barking for once. “Death and destruction are around every corner.”

Somehow, I find my voice and force out, “And what does that have to do with me?”

“You, Basil Andino, are special. You have been chosen for a very special purpose.” He pauses—probably solely for drama—before saying, “You have been chosen to save the world.”

I stare at him. “Alright, buddy,” I say with a sigh, “I’ve humoured you for long enough. Look, if you’re not going to adopt Biscuit, I’m going to have to ask you to leave.

Final Comments: I kind of feel like I’ve written myself into a corner… I know exactly what I want to write, but I’m having trouble getting there. Oh well, hopefully I’ll figure it out tomorrow.

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