Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn

Author:Kate O'Hearn
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
ISBN: 9781444907520
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Published: 2012-02-02T08:00:00+00:00

16

Paelen and Chrysaor lounged under a shady tree while Joel spent most of the day in the lake. His body ached and stung from the cactus patch. Only the cool water seemed to calm his inflamed skin.

Throughout the long day, tourists had come to visit the unique lake in the middle of the desert. Picnic tables were scattered along the banks and on more than one occasion people had waved at Joel and called greetings. When they approached, Joel ducked low in the water to hide his silver arm and shoulder.

When the sun started to set, Joel emerged from the water. Paelen stifled a laugh as he watched his friend walk up the bank. Joel was covered all over in tiny red pinpricks.

He pulled on his sweatshirt and immediately cried out in pain and pulled it off again. He threw it to the ground. ‘It’s still full of cactus needles!’

‘I have no doubt your jeans are the same,’ Paelen commented. ‘I would suggest you avoid those also.’

‘What am I supposed to wear now? I can’t walk around naked.’

‘Sure you can,’ Paelen laughed wickedly. ‘I’m sure Alexis and Emily will love it!’

‘It’s not funny!’ Joel cried. ‘Look at me. My arm is exposed.’

‘That is not all that is exposed!’ Paelen roared. Rolling around on the ground, he was lost in fits of laughter. Even Chrysaor’s eyes sparkled and he snorted happily.

‘When we get to the black tower, perhaps we can find you some more clothing.’

‘You’re enjoying this way too much,’ Joel muttered as he sat down to wait.

When darkness fell, Joel climbed on Chrysaor and they took off into the sky. The only words spoken were those of Joel complaining about Chrysaor’s coarse hair scratching his bare legs and bottom. Paelen found it difficult to fly straight as his laughter continued.

But as they got closer to Las Vegas, Paelen’s laughter tapered off and he started to worry. Had Emily, Pegasus and Alexis made it to the black building? Were they waiting for them?

Soon they were flying over the bright city. Paelen looked down in wonder at all the colourful lights. He could never have imagined a place like this. Not even New York lit up like Las Vegas.

‘There it is,’ Joel called as Chrysaor flew high above the Las Vegas strip.

The tall black building loomed directly ahead of them at the far end of the strip. There were no lights shining from within and, in the dark, it was a strangely imposing sight amongst all the brightness around it.

They touched down on the roof of the unfinished building. After a quick search, they realized Emily and the others weren’t there.

‘Where are they?’ Joel asked as he walked to the edge and peered over Las Vegas. ‘They should have been here by now!’

‘Perhaps they did not make it,’ Paelen offered.

‘How are we going to find them?’ Joel asked.

‘I know,’ Paelen said. He had been hesitant to use his sandals, for fear of discovering some awful truth. But now there was no choice. He looked at Joel and Chrysaor.

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