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Thessalia Alternate Ending Essay

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Thessalia slowly opened her eyes and binked against the bright light of the midday sun. She yawned and streched her sleepy limbs, careful not to dislodge herself or her things, from her treetop perch. From here she could see almost all of the island. While the habour still remained empty, everywhere else was alive with frenzy. The venders in the western quarter looked like they were selling twice as many weapons as normal. Thessalia could see them being carted in wheelbarrows to the training grounds. Thessalia couldn’t see into the grounds of the Gynasium but she knew exactly what the warriors would be doing, and how busy they were. “Thessalia, come down, I see you!” a high-pitched voice called from below. Thessalia looked down, it was only Chloe. “What do you want?” …show more content…

“Tell her you couldn’t find me.” “But she told me where to look,” Chloe said. “Pleeaase come down, she’ll be angry with me if you don’t come to the Gymnasium.” “You must learn to be stronger Chloe, the old goat isn’t as frightening, as she may seem.” Thessalia knew that while Hippolyta could be cruel, she was above punishing a child for another’s insolence. “But you have to come.” “Why?” Thessalia said, as she reached into her bag and grabbed an apple. “Don’t you know Thessalia? The sentries spoted a ship! You have to get ready for battle!” Chloe said. “Last time I checked a ship by itself wasn’t a cause for battle,” Thessalia said with a mouth full of apple. “This ship had men on it! What if they come here?” “So what if they

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