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Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
ASHLEY: Chapter 1.A
I should have known the second I woke up that morning that my life was about to be changed forever.
Mainly because it was the second week of summer, and my mom woke me up at seven in the morning.
I groaned as she turned my room's light on, shouting 'Rise and Shine!' as she pulled my blanket off of me. I looked up, glaring at my mother with a look that could kill someone if I really wanted to.
"Ashey! You have that job today, remember?" she said, shaking me back and forth.
My eyes bolted open as I shot up. "THAT'S TODAY?" I screamed, instantly running over to throw on a shirt. My local theater had offered me a job as a teacher's assistant this summer, and it paid $10 an hour; cash I needed if I was saving up to get a car at the end of the summer.
My mother shrugged. "I keep telling you that you need to get a calander." she ruffled my hair as I struggled to pull a pair of shorts on.
"Yes, but I always lose them!" I yelled, running over to get some shoes from my closet.
My mother sighed a grabbed a pair of shoes from under my bed, thrusting them at my chest. "Here's a solution; clean your room."
"I'm waiting until one day when I'm rich and famous and I can pay someone to clean it for me." I said with a wink. My mom let out a giggle before turning around to exit my room.
I walked over to my coin-bank as my mother left and plopped a couple of coins in it. "Only a few hundred more," I said with a smile, writing my new total on my white board.
The next thirty minutes was a whirlwind. I finished getting on my uniform and ate some cereal, then My mom drove me to my job.
I 'worked' for five hours (Even though I felt like I wasn't doing anything except staring at children) my mom came back and picked me up, asking me all sorts of questions about 'how my day was' and stuff.
When I got home, I collapsed on my bed and took a nice, hour-long nap. I didn't know why, exactly I was tired, I hadn't really done anything all day, but nonetheess, the nap felt good.
As I woke up, I yawned and picked up my laptop, realizing I hadn't checked e-mail all day. My inbox was crazy.
Kate: HEY!!!
Kate: Where are you?
Krissy: LOL this is so funny!!!!!
Rick Riordan: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge.
I raised an eyebrow. Did the 39 Clues e-mails normally say they were from Rick Riordan? And what the heck was 'The Ultimate Challenge'? A new book?
I clicked the e-mail and allowed it to load for a long moment. Slowly, the black text emerged on the white screen.
To: Ashley
From: Rick Riordan
Subject: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
Message:
Dear Ashley (SteelBone2),
Hello. You have been chosen among 24 others from the vast fanbase of The 39 Clues series to compete in a Challenge. The Ultimate Challenge.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Riordan. I am one of the Authors of The 39 Clues series. I know this may all be confusing, so let me break it up for you.
First off, no, this is not a group e-mail. This is personal to you from me. If you want proof, I can tell you that you're Message Board Janus Leader right now.
Secondly, last week on the Message Board, we sent out a poll to every user asking the 25 most popular people. You were one of the voted ones. Congratulations.
Next up, the reason you 25 have been chosen is because many people believe The 39 Clues series is real. Sadly, at the current moment, it's not. You will change that.
You and the other 24 will be taken to one of the Scholastic Headquarters to meet me and some of the other authors in person. There, you all will be given $10,000, each. You will then be sent on an all-summer Challenge to find the 39 Clues scattered all around the world.
The best part? It will all be on television.
No one will be in an alliance. It will be one-on-one. You can make alliances throughout the challenge, but ultimately, there will be one winner.
The winner will earn a nice $25,000 to keep and be mentioned in a 39 Clues book.
Please respond saying if you are able to compete. Thank you, and remember to Trust no one.
Rick Riordan I stared at the e-mail for a long time before I screamed: "MOM!!!"
~Ashley
P.S. Next up: Grace.
~Ashley
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my povy thing
i "convinced" my dad to let me go. i dont really have a mum. i was on my way, it was really far to get their, its like... america from australia. long time. but i dont think i was the only person on this plane that had a secret. i was sleeping, or knocked out, sometimes i cant get to sleep so i do that hold (you know the one) anyway, i had landed. and i got out, i was going on a moterbike to the place (well, not really, just the side cart, my um... person carer dude drove,) the wind running through my hair was amazing! but i did get their, unfourtantly (sp?) i was one of the last peeps their. i wasent the most popualr guy their, so not many people may know me, strengths and weaknesses may not be know. i felt lonely, scared even! i saw dracia walk in, instead of chattin to her, i went and sat in a chair.
"hello, i'm rick riordan and these people are gordan and peter"
" really these people?" gordan whined
"shhh, i'm being official. now, this other person is ashely. she is important, it is thanks to her this is even goin on, kinda"
"thanks for that hello thing guys" ashely said, with a hint of anger
"now, we arent gonna help you, ecxept for a couple of things. you wil get a nanny, babysitter, au pair. whatever you call it. 100$ and... a book of your choice. you can choose from shatterproof or the unkown 4 hunger games book. now, choose stuff and leave, your kid smell is makin the room stink"
i chose the hunger games one, i heard some peeps saying how kurts not comin. ahh well. i got my ... nellie i guess. she was ... a she.
"hi, my names emily, i will be your getaway car in all the weird things you will be doing!"
something about that sentance scared me, but i loved it!
i "convinced" my dad to let me go. i dont really have a mum. i was on my way, it was really far to get their, its like... america from australia. long time. but i dont think i was the only person on this plane that had a secret. i was sleeping, or knocked out, sometimes i cant get to sleep so i do that hold (you know the one) anyway, i had landed. and i got out, i was going on a moterbike to the place (well, not really, just the side cart, my um... person carer dude drove,) the wind running through my hair was amazing! but i did get their, unfourtantly (sp?) i was one of the last peeps their. i wasent the most popualr guy their, so not many people may know me, strengths and weaknesses may not be know. i felt lonely, scared even! i saw dracia walk in, instead of chattin to her, i went and sat in a chair.
"hello, i'm rick riordan and these people are gordan and peter"
" really these people?" gordan whined
"shhh, i'm being official. now, this other person is ashely. she is important, it is thanks to her this is even goin on, kinda"
"thanks for that hello thing guys" ashely said, with a hint of anger
"now, we arent gonna help you, ecxept for a couple of things. you wil get a nanny, babysitter, au pair. whatever you call it. 100$ and... a book of your choice. you can choose from shatterproof or the unkown 4 hunger games book. now, choose stuff and leave, your kid smell is makin the room stink"
i chose the hunger games one, i heard some peeps saying how kurts not comin. ahh well. i got my ... nellie i guess. she was ... a she.
"hi, my names emily, i will be your getaway car in all the weird things you will be doing!"
something about that sentance scared me, but i loved it!
divided were weak, together were weak, we just cant win... can we? me
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I'm sponsering Ashley in Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge.
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(Later I will post my other person to sponser later!
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Please like to help her!
(Later I will post my other person to sponser later!
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I am a nice girl!Please do not try to be mean!
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Don't have a lot of time I will be breif.
Peter and I drove to scholastic HQ. I met all those that I had formed alliances with and some of the mods. This was going to be great. I had my team. And everyone else had themselves.
Peter and I drove to scholastic HQ. I met all those that I had formed alliances with and some of the mods. This was going to be great. I had my team. And everyone else had themselves.
Alliance of vespers and Cahills leader. (AVC.)If you would like to join talk to me.
Lucian Co- Vice Leader
Posted at: 9:12 am on May 8, 2012
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I'm sponsering Ashley in Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge.
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Vicky's POV
I looked shyly out the door as I saw many kids embracing each other. I sighed. I couldn't figure anything and anyone out. Plus who would want to make alliances with me, when they have people like Red and Ashley. Why'd I even bother coming- I could be the underdog. I watched as the group chattering and laughing went out of sight. I slipped out of the doorway to follow them. I wanted to meet a few people but I guess not. A few doors away I watched the Cobra walk in.
My shoulder sagged
Great!
I walked in the room after he had made his entrance- and as I thought no one noticed me. I wish I could recognize someone. As I made my way to the large crowd I noticed that there were names sewed to the back. Great! How much do you want to bet that I'll end up sitting next to someone who hates me!
I looked shyly out the door as I saw many kids embracing each other. I sighed. I couldn't figure anything and anyone out. Plus who would want to make alliances with me, when they have people like Red and Ashley. Why'd I even bother coming- I could be the underdog. I watched as the group chattering and laughing went out of sight. I slipped out of the doorway to follow them. I wanted to meet a few people but I guess not. A few doors away I watched the Cobra walk in.
My shoulder sagged
Great!
I walked in the room after he had made his entrance- and as I thought no one noticed me. I wish I could recognize someone. As I made my way to the large crowd I noticed that there were names sewed to the back. Great! How much do you want to bet that I'll end up sitting next to someone who hates me!
A leader serves his people and is adored greatly. A leader is the change that people LOVE to see. Madi and I will be that leader.
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As I walked towards my chair the introduction began. I sighed when Rick Riordan brought out SHATTERPROOf. I'd need a book to read while people are winning while I sit and watch. Now i was sure that those 7 kids chattering would win- with an alliance that strong. I gasped with sudden understanding. A strong alliance- 1 winner.
i had an advantage
But yes I still wanted to have some friends
i had an advantage
But yes I still wanted to have some friends
A leader serves his people and is adored greatly. A leader is the change that people LOVE to see. Madi and I will be that leader.
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I need a sponser.
Alliance of vespers and Cahills leader. (AVC.)If you would like to join talk to me.
Lucian Co- Vice Leader
Posted at: 3:32 pm on May 8, 2012
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FYI, this is an important link to all Ekats and everyone else. It doesn't really have anything to do with my post though. http://www.the39clues.com/messageboard/show/21848
Isabel's POV
I walk into the room, where so many Cahills are gathered. I instantly can tell who's an Ekat, Janus, Lucian, or Tomas. It's not very hard, if you've been around Cahills all your life. I carefully look over where my seat is, and take my place. Others walk into the room, dazzled by the scenery. But not me. This place, Scholastic Headquarters, contains so many bad memories from all the missions I had to do. Stealing things, lying to get in... I push the thought away from my mind, and keep my face blank. No one can know what position I hold in the Ekat council. Not when there are so many Cahills here. I look around, and find that most people are chatting. Scanning the crowd, I try and find some familiar faces, and it hits me. I know these people, I think, they are agents that I have encountered from different places. I spot Ashley, Vicky, and many others, but finally I find who I am looking for. "Violet!" I call over to her, and she waves back, coming towards me. "It's nice to see you," she says, "What are you doing here?"
"Same thing you are," I reply. We chat for a while, until I happen to glance toward the door where the last Cahill is just entering. Joe. Well, he would be here. I am about to speak until Rick Riordan claps his hands, announcing important messages. I focus my hearing toward him, and he talks about random things, nothing too important. I am dozing off, until he says, "And now the moment you've been waiting for, we will now explain the rules for the challenge."
TBC......
Isabel's POV
I walk into the room, where so many Cahills are gathered. I instantly can tell who's an Ekat, Janus, Lucian, or Tomas. It's not very hard, if you've been around Cahills all your life. I carefully look over where my seat is, and take my place. Others walk into the room, dazzled by the scenery. But not me. This place, Scholastic Headquarters, contains so many bad memories from all the missions I had to do. Stealing things, lying to get in... I push the thought away from my mind, and keep my face blank. No one can know what position I hold in the Ekat council. Not when there are so many Cahills here. I look around, and find that most people are chatting. Scanning the crowd, I try and find some familiar faces, and it hits me. I know these people, I think, they are agents that I have encountered from different places. I spot Ashley, Vicky, and many others, but finally I find who I am looking for. "Violet!" I call over to her, and she waves back, coming towards me. "It's nice to see you," she says, "What are you doing here?"
"Same thing you are," I reply. We chat for a while, until I happen to glance toward the door where the last Cahill is just entering. Joe. Well, he would be here. I am about to speak until Rick Riordan claps his hands, announcing important messages. I focus my hearing toward him, and he talks about random things, nothing too important. I am dozing off, until he says, "And now the moment you've been waiting for, we will now explain the rules for the challenge."
TBC......
Isabel Cahill
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Hey, can all of ya guys do me a favor please? Vote me for the madrigal leader!
http://www.the39clues.com/messageboard/show/22124
Just say you vote Spencer or BREAKINGHURRICANE5!! PLEASE DO IT! Sorry ashley that i posted this and its none related! ill do my reporter stuff soon!
http://www.the39clues.com/messageboard/show/22124
Just say you vote Spencer or BREAKINGHURRICANE5!! PLEASE DO IT! Sorry ashley that i posted this and its none related! ill do my reporter stuff soon!
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After I finished my school for the day, I got onto the computer.
I decided to check my e-mail. I usually don't, but today, I felt some strange urge to... I should have known it meant
When I logged in, I saw I only had one e-mail. It was titled: Into the gaunlet: the ultimate challenge.
Must be a new book. Funny, I didn't know about this. I thought. Wait, it's from Rick Riordan? Huh....
I opened it sceptically.
Dear Violet (Gadgetgirl11),
Hello. You have been chosen among 24 others from the vast fanbase of The 39 Clues series to compete in a Challenge.
The Ultimate Challenge.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Riordan. I am one of the Authors of The 39 Clues series. I know this may all be confusing, so let me break it up for you.
First off, no, this is not a group e-mail. This is personal to you from me. If you want proof, I can tell you thatyou were Ekat vice president, and right now, you are running for leader. Anyone could now that, I thought.
Secondly, last week on the Message Board, we sent out a poll to every user asking the 25 most popular people. You were one of the voted ones. Congratulations. *I paused.* I hadn't see a poll...
Next up, the reason you 25 have been chosen is because many people believe The 39 Clues series is real. Sadly, at the current moment, it's not. You will change that.
You and the other 24 will be taken to one of the Scholastic Headquarters to meet me and some of the other authors in person. There, you all will be given $10,000, each. You will then be sent on an all-summer Challenge to find the 39 Clues scattered all around the world.
The best part? It will all be on television.
No one will be in an alliance. It will be one-on-one. You can make alliances throughout the challenge, but ultimately, there will be one winner. One winner? Sounds like the hunger games.
Rick Riodordan
I stared. "Wow." Kayla, my sister, said. "Hey! Where you watching? Don't read my e-mail! I don't read yours! And wow what?"
"I wasn't voted in the most popular 25! That's what!" She exclaimed. I raised an eyebrow at her. "Ok, joking. No, I meant, you're going to be on TV! And the hunt. That's cool. But dangerous. You'll have my support the whole way!"
"Thanks, Kayla."
That night, at dinner, I casually mentioned the hunt. My parents were used to us talking about the thirty-nine clues.
My mom looked up. "I thought the artistic ones were the Vespers."
Kayla and I looked at our mom in shock. "Mom!! The vespers are evil. Besides, you're a Janus! Well, you're supposed to be."
My dad continued eating. "Dad? Mom? Did you even hear what I said? I said..." then I paused. I knew how to deal with parents."I'm gonna eat a pink elephant on the way to Mars. I'll fly there myself. Can I have all your money?" Our parents looked up. "Oh, yeah su- hey, what? Space?" "Oh, so you were listening." I growled. "Sorry, Violet. I had a busy day at work," My dad said. "It's OK. But did you hear? I'm going on a hunt for the thirty-nine clues." I explained the whole thing.
My parents said no, of course. I didn't blame them. Some people say they're over-protective, but they're not.
Later, I packed my stuff. I had to do it. The hunt was important. They'd understand... wouldn't they? I felt nervous. I never really did stuff like this.
My parents had gone to the store. It was just me and Kayla at home. I saw a dark car pull up. "Awesome! A limo!" I cried.
I hugged Kayla. "Good bye. Tell mom and dad... that I'm sorry." I got into the car and it drove off. I waved at Kayla.
She waved back.
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Posted at: 8:12 pm on May 8, 2012
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I hope it's not to late to join. I would like to join ugh gtg to bed put in application tomarrow
Gemstone Secret Writer:KittenArcade1,SapphireJanus9,CopperGalaxy1,and me!!!
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People want to be sponsored. How do you do it???
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In the shade of the chestnut tree
If I leave this unhappy bliss
Where will my Eden be?
Posted at: 11:17 pm on May 8, 2012
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I have two sponsors :D
Sponsors: Would you guys mind making seperate posts than this one? I don't want anyone to have an advantage by their sponsor coming in late and their post is on the 13th page :D
I'm gonna make a sponsor and sponsor rules page in just a minute.
~Ashley
~Ashley
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If anyone wants to sponsor me, please go to http://www.the39clues.com/messageboard/show/22486
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um.... does anyone want to be my sponser??? lol, kinda desperate there. but seriously, if you like my povy thing (i cant right...) then please sponser me!!!
divided were weak, together were weak, we just cant win... can we? me
Leader of the vahills
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Team Pita! yep, Pita Bread
cody + seirra! = <3 Duncan + Gwen! = <3
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GUYS I HAVE A COMPLAINT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everybody ignored me last time so I'm posting this again. IF THIS WAS REAL LIFE YOUR PARENTS WOULD NOT LET YOU GO!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU WANT THIS TO BE REALISTIC THEN YOU NEED TO CHANGE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAKE THEM GET THERE SOME OTHER WAY!!!!!!!!! OTHERWISE THIS MIGHT AS WELL BE A FAIRYTALE (no offense).
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Be the CHANGE you want to SEE in the WORLD
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It had been a long day, and I was feeling extremly grumpy. I was sore and tired from dance and I still had tons of homework to do. I dragged myself over to my computer to check my e-mail. There was only one. I clicked on it.
To: Rebekah
From: Rick Riordan
Subject: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
Message:
Dear Rebekah (DarkTiger40),
Hello. You have been chosen among 24 others from the vast fanbase of The 39 Clues series to compete in a Challenge. The Ultimate Challenge.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Riordan. I am one of the Authors of The 39 Clues series. I know this may all be confusing, so let me break it up for you.
First off, no, this is not a group e-mail. This is personal to you from me. If you want proof, I can tell you that you're Message Board Janus Leader right now.
Secondly, last week on the Message Board, we sent out a poll to every user asking the 25 most popular people. You were one of the voted ones. Congratulations.
Next up, the reason you 25 have been chosen is because many people believe The 39 Clues series is real. Sadly, at the current moment, it's not. You will change that.
You and the other 24 will be taken to one of the Scholastic Headquarters to meet me and some of the other authors in person. There, you all will be given $10,000, each. You will then be sent on an all-summer Challenge to find the 39 Clues scattered all around the world.
The best part? It will all be on television.
No one will be in an alliance. It will be one-on-one. You can make alliances throughout the challenge, but ultimately, there will be one winner.
The winner will earn a nice $25,000 to keep and be mentioned in a 39 Clues book.
Please respond saying if you are able to compete. Thank you, and remember to Trust no one.
Rick Riordan
It's probably just a scam I thought But what if it isn't?
"MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!" I screamed.
To: Rebekah
From: Rick Riordan
Subject: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
Message:
Dear Rebekah (DarkTiger40),
Hello. You have been chosen among 24 others from the vast fanbase of The 39 Clues series to compete in a Challenge. The Ultimate Challenge.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Riordan. I am one of the Authors of The 39 Clues series. I know this may all be confusing, so let me break it up for you.
First off, no, this is not a group e-mail. This is personal to you from me. If you want proof, I can tell you that you're Message Board Janus Leader right now.
Secondly, last week on the Message Board, we sent out a poll to every user asking the 25 most popular people. You were one of the voted ones. Congratulations.
Next up, the reason you 25 have been chosen is because many people believe The 39 Clues series is real. Sadly, at the current moment, it's not. You will change that.
You and the other 24 will be taken to one of the Scholastic Headquarters to meet me and some of the other authors in person. There, you all will be given $10,000, each. You will then be sent on an all-summer Challenge to find the 39 Clues scattered all around the world.
The best part? It will all be on television.
No one will be in an alliance. It will be one-on-one. You can make alliances throughout the challenge, but ultimately, there will be one winner.
The winner will earn a nice $25,000 to keep and be mentioned in a 39 Clues book.
Please respond saying if you are able to compete. Thank you, and remember to Trust no one.
Rick Riordan
It's probably just a scam I thought But what if it isn't?
"MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!" I screamed.
♥Rebekah ♥
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Live,Love,Laugh,Dance
Be the CHANGE you want to SEE in the WORLD
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Hey, anybody want to sponsor me? PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Finally done! Here it is:
Chapter 2 (Kelly)
I had to wake up at 5:00 yesterday morning in order to catch my flight to New York. The flight left at 8:00, and the airport is an hour away from my house. You also have to allow time for luggage and security checks, blah blah blah.
But all went smoothly at the airport, and my family and I successfully boarded our flight. My dad and brother Ryan sat next to each other, and my mom and other brother, Jeremy, sat in two seats across the aisle from them, so I was stuck sitting next to a fat old sleeping man for two and a half hours. Man, did he snore. Ugh.
Then the rest of yesterday I wandered around the city with my dad, eating the famous NYC pizza and even watching a movie. I even went to sleep early, since I knew today would be a big day.
Now I am standing in front of the building, which, truth be told, looks kind of frightening. It’s as tall as many of the buildings of the inner city back in Ohio, maybe even taller. I saw other kids getting out of cars and walking in, so I knew I was at the right place. I look at my watch. 10:47. Perfect. I slowly opened the front door.
It’s a bit chilly in the building, so I jog to find the correct room, which isn’t too hard. There’s already about eighteen other kids there, all talking, laughing, and joking around. Great, I thought. No one is going to even acknowledge me, probably. A girl who looked to be about my age walked through the entrance to the gymnasium. She smiled at me, and I smiled back. I watched her make her way to a red chair. A Lucian.
Meanwhile, a girl with black hair yelled, “Well, if it isn't Public Enemy Number One! Get over here, Joe!"
Whoa. I was guessing that was Ashley, but she looked nothing at all how I pictured her. And Cobra- I mean, Joe? Totally different from the guy I thought he was. Truthfully, I thought he was this short little kid with glasses and short sticky-uppy black hair that like eating hot wings. Ha. Proves how well I can guess what people look like.
I found my chair, which was next to the ones marked DAVID and HARPER. Harper’s was blue, while David’s was green, like mine.
As soon as I sat down, a man hopped up onto the stage. "I'm guessing Kurt won't be joining us, so it's down to 24,” he said.
“Hunger Games!” yelled about ten others. They all burst out laughing.
The man continued. “Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Rick Riordan, and many of you have already met Peter and Gordon.” The two men beside him waved.
"Welcome to the Ultimate Challenge! This sumer-long competition will be a great and fun experiance for all of you, so be sure to have fun with it! I see many of you are already making alliances, which is great. But just like in the 39 Clues books, there can be one winner." Everyone groaned, including me.
I glanced over at the group of about seven people, which included Ashley and a bunch of people that all looked older than me.
"Can everyone please take a seat as we explain the rules?" Rick Riordan asked. “Gift bags are being handed out now, including your money, your passports, and a surprise."
Not three seconds later, a girl yelled, “Shatterproof!” Indeed, Shatterproof was included in the gift bag.
"We figured you guys would want some road reading,” said Peter Lerangis, winking.
Heck yeah, I thought.
"As you guys look at your books, we want to go over the rules. First: you were each given only $100. You're personal 'Nellies' have the rest." He motioned to a group of young adults, probably either in college or fresh out of it.
"Second: I cannot stress this enough; This is not the Hunger Games. There will be no killing. No harming in any serious way. You can trap. You can minor burn, scrape, bruise or slap, but if someone gets seriously hurt, then the person who hurt them is out for good. Understood?"
I nodded, as did everyone else.
“We will have some training for you guys over the next week, but nothing will prepare you for the endurance it will take this summer." Rick said, looking completely serious. He then smiled. "Go ahead and meet your Nellies!"
Everyone jumped out of their seats and raced toward the “Nellies.” I wandered over there, too, at the back of the crowd. Everyone else seemed to be talking and laughing with his or her “Nellie” already, and I hadn’t even met mine yet!
I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I turned around to see a twenty-something girl standing behind me. She had dark brown hair that reached her waist in loose curls, and she had dark chocolate eyes. She had tan skin and was, if I had to guess, about five-foot-eleven. She also had on this gorgeous turquoise and lime green t-shirt, capris, and purple flip-flops.
“Heya,” she said. “I’m Piper. I’m your ‘Nellie’ for the summer. Get used to it.”
Chapter 2 (Kelly)
I had to wake up at 5:00 yesterday morning in order to catch my flight to New York. The flight left at 8:00, and the airport is an hour away from my house. You also have to allow time for luggage and security checks, blah blah blah.
But all went smoothly at the airport, and my family and I successfully boarded our flight. My dad and brother Ryan sat next to each other, and my mom and other brother, Jeremy, sat in two seats across the aisle from them, so I was stuck sitting next to a fat old sleeping man for two and a half hours. Man, did he snore. Ugh.
Then the rest of yesterday I wandered around the city with my dad, eating the famous NYC pizza and even watching a movie. I even went to sleep early, since I knew today would be a big day.
Now I am standing in front of the building, which, truth be told, looks kind of frightening. It’s as tall as many of the buildings of the inner city back in Ohio, maybe even taller. I saw other kids getting out of cars and walking in, so I knew I was at the right place. I look at my watch. 10:47. Perfect. I slowly opened the front door.
It’s a bit chilly in the building, so I jog to find the correct room, which isn’t too hard. There’s already about eighteen other kids there, all talking, laughing, and joking around. Great, I thought. No one is going to even acknowledge me, probably. A girl who looked to be about my age walked through the entrance to the gymnasium. She smiled at me, and I smiled back. I watched her make her way to a red chair. A Lucian.
Meanwhile, a girl with black hair yelled, “Well, if it isn't Public Enemy Number One! Get over here, Joe!"
Whoa. I was guessing that was Ashley, but she looked nothing at all how I pictured her. And Cobra- I mean, Joe? Totally different from the guy I thought he was. Truthfully, I thought he was this short little kid with glasses and short sticky-uppy black hair that like eating hot wings. Ha. Proves how well I can guess what people look like.
I found my chair, which was next to the ones marked DAVID and HARPER. Harper’s was blue, while David’s was green, like mine.
As soon as I sat down, a man hopped up onto the stage. "I'm guessing Kurt won't be joining us, so it's down to 24,” he said.
“Hunger Games!” yelled about ten others. They all burst out laughing.
The man continued. “Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Rick Riordan, and many of you have already met Peter and Gordon.” The two men beside him waved.
"Welcome to the Ultimate Challenge! This sumer-long competition will be a great and fun experiance for all of you, so be sure to have fun with it! I see many of you are already making alliances, which is great. But just like in the 39 Clues books, there can be one winner." Everyone groaned, including me.
I glanced over at the group of about seven people, which included Ashley and a bunch of people that all looked older than me.
"Can everyone please take a seat as we explain the rules?" Rick Riordan asked. “Gift bags are being handed out now, including your money, your passports, and a surprise."
Not three seconds later, a girl yelled, “Shatterproof!” Indeed, Shatterproof was included in the gift bag.
"We figured you guys would want some road reading,” said Peter Lerangis, winking.
Heck yeah, I thought.
"As you guys look at your books, we want to go over the rules. First: you were each given only $100. You're personal 'Nellies' have the rest." He motioned to a group of young adults, probably either in college or fresh out of it.
"Second: I cannot stress this enough; This is not the Hunger Games. There will be no killing. No harming in any serious way. You can trap. You can minor burn, scrape, bruise or slap, but if someone gets seriously hurt, then the person who hurt them is out for good. Understood?"
I nodded, as did everyone else.
“We will have some training for you guys over the next week, but nothing will prepare you for the endurance it will take this summer." Rick said, looking completely serious. He then smiled. "Go ahead and meet your Nellies!"
Everyone jumped out of their seats and raced toward the “Nellies.” I wandered over there, too, at the back of the crowd. Everyone else seemed to be talking and laughing with his or her “Nellie” already, and I hadn’t even met mine yet!
I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I turned around to see a twenty-something girl standing behind me. She had dark brown hair that reached her waist in loose curls, and she had dark chocolate eyes. She had tan skin and was, if I had to guess, about five-foot-eleven. She also had on this gorgeous turquoise and lime green t-shirt, capris, and purple flip-flops.
“Heya,” she said. “I’m Piper. I’m your ‘Nellie’ for the summer. Get used to it.”
Lazaro ♥
“Boy, you're a helplessly geeky, hormone-filled, freckle-faced teenage guy that’s really bizarre, but you’re just so lovable.” -Tella
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Hey Ashley :D Sorry if this is a problem, but could I be #25? Another author (Patrick Carman, eg) could barge in with me in the middle of meeting your "Nellies" and introduce me or something. If you're looking for an Ekat, that's fine, if you don't want me to join, that's OK too, but I think it would be a cool writing experience :D (and I really want to show Joe how hard I kick, too) Please consider, thanks!
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Um... when I said 'I should have known it mean' I meant to say 'I should have known it meant something special.' Geez. I had a lot of problems with that post....
And when I said, 'where you watching, I meant 'what are you doing'.
Here's my next thing.
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Wow.
That was the first thing I thought when I walked through the doors.
I saw many Cahills gathered together, laughing, chatting, even some arguing.
I saw people from every branch. I also saw a few Vespers.
Well, if the authors trust them enough to bring them here....
I walked toward a group of Ekats. "Hey. I'm Violet."
Everyone intoduced themselves. Then they went back to talking. I decided to leave them.
Suddenly, someone came up and explained the challenge. "You can chat later." They said.
Then they told us to go to our rooms. They showed the girls to their rooms.
There were bunk beds in them. I climbed up to the top bunk of one.
Suddenly, a girl came to the bottom one. "Hi!" She said. "I'm Isabel, or catcammando." "Oh, hey, Isabel! I'm Violet!" I said excitedly. "Cool! Nice meeting you!" She told me. I smiled. "So, do you want the bottom bunk?" "Sure." She said.
She unpacked her stuff and we started talking about our favorite things and our families.
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If you don't want the rooms to be like this, ignore my post.
Isabel (this would be so embarassing if I got your name wrong!!), do you want to be allies right away, or later?
And if so, I won't double cross you.
Do you want them to be friends and bunk-mates?
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Bekah- That's not a problem for me.
Wrought by a queen for the hand of the chosen
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Brought from the deep by a prophet who knows
In the arms of the water again it will lie
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Okay,i was bored...and i chekched out The Ultimate Challenge.....awesome POVs,everybody!.....really cooooool :P
and i'm sponsoring Emily!!!!......i just ,oh wait,i could sponsor David too...................guess i'll see for this later :/ :P
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and i'm sponsoring Emily!!!!......i just ,oh wait,i could sponsor David too...................guess i'll see for this later :/ :P
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@Smriti sponsor me?
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Be sure to vote in the Ekaterina Elections! :)
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@BlackWolf360 So you're saying that if you asked your parents to let you travel around the world on a dangerous mission they would say yes?
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OH NO!!!!!!!!!! I just realized that I made my character recieve her e-mail at night, when everybody else received it in the morning!!!!!!!!!! SORRY GUYS!!!!!!!! Just make pretend that she got it in he morning. Sorry again!!!!! Also, I see that I'm kind of behind....I'll try to catch up to you guys. Just to remind you, this part is taking place right after she recieves the e-mail.
Just then there was a knock on the front door. I quickly rushed down the stairs and to the door. I opened it to find Rick Riordan standing there with a big smile on his face.
"What...why...how did you?" I stammered.
"Are you ready? Great, lets go," he said.
Before I could say anything else he grabbed my arm and led me to a shiny black limo and pushed me in.
"What exactly do you think you're doing?" I said.
"What, you didn't get the email?" he said.
"Wait a minute.....that wasn't a scam?" I asked.
He smiled.
"No it wasn't a scam," Rick said.
"So that means we're going to the Scholastic Headquarters?" I asked.
"Yup," he replied.
I sat back and didn't say another word for the rest of the ride, trying to process everything that was happening. Once we got there, he led me into a big room, where a bunch of kids were seated and talking to each other.
"Make yourself comfortable," he said.
And with that he left. I looked around the room shyly. I'm not very good at making friends. I didn't know how to introduce myself, so instead I sat in a corner and observed. Not too far away from me was a tall guy wih pale skin, blue eyes, short brown hair, and a lot of zits. Wait a minute....was that Joe? It had to be. That was exactly how he had described himself. He was arguing with a guy that had black hair with....I couldn't really tell what color his eyes were. They were kind of green-ish blue. That must have been Jason. It made plenty of sense seeing as how he and Joe are always arguing on the Message Board. I noticed a lot of the other people from the MB, based on their descriptions of themselves. It felt weird seeing people that I often virtually talked to in real life. I was about to walk over to Madellin when Rick Riordan entered the room again.
Just then there was a knock on the front door. I quickly rushed down the stairs and to the door. I opened it to find Rick Riordan standing there with a big smile on his face.
"What...why...how did you?" I stammered.
"Are you ready? Great, lets go," he said.
Before I could say anything else he grabbed my arm and led me to a shiny black limo and pushed me in.
"What exactly do you think you're doing?" I said.
"What, you didn't get the email?" he said.
"Wait a minute.....that wasn't a scam?" I asked.
He smiled.
"No it wasn't a scam," Rick said.
"So that means we're going to the Scholastic Headquarters?" I asked.
"Yup," he replied.
I sat back and didn't say another word for the rest of the ride, trying to process everything that was happening. Once we got there, he led me into a big room, where a bunch of kids were seated and talking to each other.
"Make yourself comfortable," he said.
And with that he left. I looked around the room shyly. I'm not very good at making friends. I didn't know how to introduce myself, so instead I sat in a corner and observed. Not too far away from me was a tall guy wih pale skin, blue eyes, short brown hair, and a lot of zits. Wait a minute....was that Joe? It had to be. That was exactly how he had described himself. He was arguing with a guy that had black hair with....I couldn't really tell what color his eyes were. They were kind of green-ish blue. That must have been Jason. It made plenty of sense seeing as how he and Joe are always arguing on the Message Board. I noticed a lot of the other people from the MB, based on their descriptions of themselves. It felt weird seeing people that I often virtually talked to in real life. I was about to walk over to Madellin when Rick Riordan entered the room again.
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I hope I didn't get on anybody's nerves with my complaint....you guys are all doing a REALLY GOOD JOB:):):):):)
♥Rebekah ♥
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@Rebekah That's why I said my mom got in an e-fight with Rick LOL
I'll update Sunday, guys!
~Ashley
~Ashley
Janus Co-Leader, CVP Commander, Vice Vesper 7,MIX, District 5 Victor, Honorary Vesper Head, Ultimate Challenge Author...
Admit it; I’m awesomesauce.
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I had just spent almost 4 hours in a cab, and my knees were stiff from not moving. I walked into the Scholastic HQ and followed the signs to a conference room where a bunch of kids were talking and laughing. Nobody noticed me, and I didn't approach anyone. I found the blue chair with my name and sat down, studying the others. Almost immediately, I picked out Dracia (from the tan skin), Ashley (who seemed to be the most popular out of the group), and Jason (well, he just seemed like Jason). I smiled at the sight of all of my now non-virtual friends. I got up to join the group with Dracia and a girl who I assumed was Grace, when everyone grew silent and I had to sit back down. One last boy walked in, Joe, no doubt. I caught his eye, and he smiled and raised an eyebrow. I rolled my eyes. The rest was a blur....
"Dreams are like that....They weave in and out of memories, scenes; but they're never real. They're never real, and I hate them because they aren't." ~Amy, Across the Universe
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They wouldn't answer, they're dead.
And my uncle wouldn't care.
And my uncle wouldn't care.
Wrought by a queen for the hand of the chosen
From fish scale and currents, and winters reply
Brought from the deep by a prophet who knows
In the arms of the water again it will lie
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They wouldn't answer, they're dead.
And my uncle wouldn't care.
And my uncle wouldn't care.
Wrought by a queen for the hand of the chosen
From fish scale and currents, and winters reply
Brought from the deep by a prophet who knows
In the arms of the water again it will lie
Posted at: 7:09 pm on May 11, 2012
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So yah, I'll post by tomorrow. HW. Ugh...
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Brought from the deep by a prophet who knows
In the arms of the water again it will lie
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Ashley are you going to put the sponsers in the story. If you are my name is Omar.
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Hidden Cloud Ninja
Waterbender
Go Diego Go
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I'm sponsoring Kelly! (:
~ Emma-Lea
~ Emma-Lea
Left the Message Board :( But, still;
Emma-Lea + Hamilton
Hamilton will always be mine XD
Forver Janus,
~ Emma-Lea
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This is awesome!!! Hey, can you sponser more than 1 person?
Cea-Cea
Cea-Cea
Princess Cea-Cea
An author in training
Gallagher Girl
Daughter of Poseidon
Live,Laugh,Love and CAHILLS!!!
Cahills v. Vespers!!!
DREAMS…can come TRUE
WWJD?
This is SO 200 characters!
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Sorry, I haven't even posted yet :P. I'll make this quick.
Madellin:
"Madellin!" My seventeen year old cousin, Jase, yelled. "GET UP! It's time for school!"
My eyes flashed open. I buried my face into a pillow and screamed. I threw the pillow on my door and yelled back;
"It's summer vacation! There is no school!"
I groaned, trying to sleep. But there was no point anyway, I had to get ready. My friends would be on their bikes by now.
I looked into the mirror. My black hair was a mess, but I ran my brush through the tangled areas. After my hair was back to it's waves, I tossed it on my bed. I was about to pick today's outfit, but my laptop beeped. Someone sent me a message. I opened my laptop and signed in to my e-mail.
Aiden: Wanna go out tonite?
C.J: PARTY TIME! X)
Dylan: Open up!
Rick Riordan: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge.
I did a double take on the last one. Rick Riordan. The Rick Riordan sent me an e-mail? I eagerly clicked on it.
To: Madellin
From: Rick Riordan
Subject: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
Message:
Dear Madellin (FieryAssassin55),
Hello. You have been chosen among 24 others from the vast fan base of The 39 Clues series to compete in a Challenge. The Ultimate Challenge.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Riordan. I am one of the Authors of The 39 Clues series. I know this may all be confusing, so let me break it up for you.
First off, no, this is not a group e-mail. This is personal to you from me. If you want proof, I can tell you that you're Message Board Vesper Eight right now.
Secondly, last week on the Message Board, we sent out a poll to every user asking the 25 most popular people. You were one of the voted ones. Congratulations.
Next up, the reason you 25 have been chosen is because many people believe The 39 Clues series is real. Sadly, at the current moment, it's not. You will change that.
You and the other 24 will be taken to one of the Scholastic Headquarters to meet me and some of the other authors in person. There, you all will be given $10,000, each. You will then be sent on an all-summer Challenge to find the 39 Clues scattered all around the world.
The best part? It will all be on television.
No one will be in an alliance. It will be one-on-one. You can make alliances throughout the challenge, but ultimately, there will be one winner.
The winner will earn a nice $25,000 to keep and be mentioned in a 39 Clues book.
Please respond saying if you are able to compete. Thank you, and remember to Trust no one.
Rick Riordan
"No way!" I screamed as I finished the e-mail. Jase came running in.
"What? What's wrong?" He asked urgently. I grinned like a loon.
"I got accepted into the Ultimate Challenge!" I exclaimed. Jase blinked.
"What?"
"Ugh. Never mind. Tell Aunt Elle I'm going to...a Summer Camp." I wasn't really lying.
Before Jase could say anything, I heard a car pull into our driveway. I went to my window. My jaw dropped open. Not a car. A sleek black Hummer Limo.
"I need to change! Out!" I pointed to the door. Confused, Jase went out. I pulled on white skinny jeans and a black, satin, halter top shirt. I was rummaging through my closet for my black sandals, but I tripped on them.
I heard a knock on the door. "Peter!" -my other cousin- "Answer the door!"
I slipped on my balck sandals and added a white hairband on my black hair. I looked at the mirror. Perfect.
I flew down the stairs, but groaned when I saw that Peter didn't open the door yet. Fine. I'll do it. I opened the door, and standing in front of me was a man with sunglasses, wearing a black suit.
"Madellin?" He asked in a deep voice. I nodded, still smiling.
"Who's this?" Behind me was Peter. "Who are you?"
"I am here to take Madellin to a Summer Camp with twenty four of her friends. She will be back in the end of summer. Have a nice day."
He took my hand and led me to the limo. My bestfriends, Aiden, C.J, and Dylan were staring at me in awe.
Were are you going? Mouthed C.J.
Summer Camp! I mouthed exitedly.
The man in the suit opened the door for me, and I slid inside.
"Make yourself comfortable. It's going to be a long ride."
I smiled, looking around the limo. Comfortable? No problem.
Madellin:
"Madellin!" My seventeen year old cousin, Jase, yelled. "GET UP! It's time for school!"
My eyes flashed open. I buried my face into a pillow and screamed. I threw the pillow on my door and yelled back;
"It's summer vacation! There is no school!"
I groaned, trying to sleep. But there was no point anyway, I had to get ready. My friends would be on their bikes by now.
I looked into the mirror. My black hair was a mess, but I ran my brush through the tangled areas. After my hair was back to it's waves, I tossed it on my bed. I was about to pick today's outfit, but my laptop beeped. Someone sent me a message. I opened my laptop and signed in to my e-mail.
Aiden: Wanna go out tonite?
C.J: PARTY TIME! X)
Dylan: Open up!
Rick Riordan: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge.
I did a double take on the last one. Rick Riordan. The Rick Riordan sent me an e-mail? I eagerly clicked on it.
To: Madellin
From: Rick Riordan
Subject: Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
Message:
Dear Madellin (FieryAssassin55),
Hello. You have been chosen among 24 others from the vast fan base of The 39 Clues series to compete in a Challenge. The Ultimate Challenge.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Riordan. I am one of the Authors of The 39 Clues series. I know this may all be confusing, so let me break it up for you.
First off, no, this is not a group e-mail. This is personal to you from me. If you want proof, I can tell you that you're Message Board Vesper Eight right now.
Secondly, last week on the Message Board, we sent out a poll to every user asking the 25 most popular people. You were one of the voted ones. Congratulations.
Next up, the reason you 25 have been chosen is because many people believe The 39 Clues series is real. Sadly, at the current moment, it's not. You will change that.
You and the other 24 will be taken to one of the Scholastic Headquarters to meet me and some of the other authors in person. There, you all will be given $10,000, each. You will then be sent on an all-summer Challenge to find the 39 Clues scattered all around the world.
The best part? It will all be on television.
No one will be in an alliance. It will be one-on-one. You can make alliances throughout the challenge, but ultimately, there will be one winner.
The winner will earn a nice $25,000 to keep and be mentioned in a 39 Clues book.
Please respond saying if you are able to compete. Thank you, and remember to Trust no one.
Rick Riordan
"No way!" I screamed as I finished the e-mail. Jase came running in.
"What? What's wrong?" He asked urgently. I grinned like a loon.
"I got accepted into the Ultimate Challenge!" I exclaimed. Jase blinked.
"What?"
"Ugh. Never mind. Tell Aunt Elle I'm going to...a Summer Camp." I wasn't really lying.
Before Jase could say anything, I heard a car pull into our driveway. I went to my window. My jaw dropped open. Not a car. A sleek black Hummer Limo.
"I need to change! Out!" I pointed to the door. Confused, Jase went out. I pulled on white skinny jeans and a black, satin, halter top shirt. I was rummaging through my closet for my black sandals, but I tripped on them.
I heard a knock on the door. "Peter!" -my other cousin- "Answer the door!"
I slipped on my balck sandals and added a white hairband on my black hair. I looked at the mirror. Perfect.
I flew down the stairs, but groaned when I saw that Peter didn't open the door yet. Fine. I'll do it. I opened the door, and standing in front of me was a man with sunglasses, wearing a black suit.
"Madellin?" He asked in a deep voice. I nodded, still smiling.
"Who's this?" Behind me was Peter. "Who are you?"
"I am here to take Madellin to a Summer Camp with twenty four of her friends. She will be back in the end of summer. Have a nice day."
He took my hand and led me to the limo. My bestfriends, Aiden, C.J, and Dylan were staring at me in awe.
Were are you going? Mouthed C.J.
Summer Camp! I mouthed exitedly.
The man in the suit opened the door for me, and I slid inside.
"Make yourself comfortable. It's going to be a long ride."
I smiled, looking around the limo. Comfortable? No problem.
I try not to think. It interferes with being nuts.
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Part Two of my POV:
It seemed like forever, but the limo finally stopped. I thought it was the man in the suit who opened the door for me again, but this time it was...Peter Lerangis?
I kept a cool expression on my face, but on the inside, I was bursting with exitement!
Peter Lerangis held out his hand, and I took it.
"You must be Madellin. Congratulations on making it to the Ultimate Challenge." He said kindly. I smiled.
"Thank you ,Mr. Lerangis."
"Call me Peter." He said as he led me inside.
My grin was wide as I saw twenty four of my friends on the Message Board. I recongnized all of them immediatly. I saw two people arguing with each other. Jason and Joe. Go figure.
A pretty girl with dark brown hair and brown eyes was walking toward me. I knew it was Rebekah. But Rick Riordan entered the room, silencing everyone.
It seemed like forever, but the limo finally stopped. I thought it was the man in the suit who opened the door for me again, but this time it was...Peter Lerangis?
I kept a cool expression on my face, but on the inside, I was bursting with exitement!
Peter Lerangis held out his hand, and I took it.
"You must be Madellin. Congratulations on making it to the Ultimate Challenge." He said kindly. I smiled.
"Thank you ,Mr. Lerangis."
"Call me Peter." He said as he led me inside.
My grin was wide as I saw twenty four of my friends on the Message Board. I recongnized all of them immediatly. I saw two people arguing with each other. Jason and Joe. Go figure.
A pretty girl with dark brown hair and brown eyes was walking toward me. I knew it was Rebekah. But Rick Riordan entered the room, silencing everyone.
I try not to think. It interferes with being nuts.
Posted at: 2:31 pm on May 12, 2012
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Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
Hey guys!! Sorry, but I was sick all week and am unable to write my chapter!! :( I'll do that flash back thingy Ash suggested next week! :)
-Liz
-Liz
It's a fez. I wear a fez now. Fez's are COOL.
Posted at: 2:45 pm on May 12, 2012
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Into the Gauntlet: The Ultimate Challenge
@Emma-Lea: Awesome! Thank you! Hooray! Now I have two sponsors! Thank you Amber and Emma-Lea!
(Sorry, I'm kinda hyper right now.)
-Kelly♥
(Sorry, I'm kinda hyper right now.)
-Kelly♥
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“Boy, you're a helplessly geeky, hormone-filled, freckle-faced teenage guy that’s really bizarre, but you’re just so lovable.” -Tella
Posted at: 3:20 pm on May 12, 2012
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