~~~Narissa Di Angelo~~~

Chapter 2: Xavier

---Chapter 2---

Xavier's Pov

          When I met Narissa, it was like the world stopped. She was so beautiful, I couldn't take my eyes off of her. After the little fall we had in the music store, I headed home. My mom and I just moved into a new neighborhood, which meant new neighbors. I haven't met the neighbors yet, since I've only visited my new house once to put all my things in my room.

          I reached my new house, but as I reached for the door nob, I heard a crash in our neighbor's house, then a scream. I quickly and quietly jogged to their house to investigate. When I reached the shattered window, I found it. A monster with multiple heads, snapping at the people inside. I could faintly make out who they were, but suddenly I heard slashing. Just like a sword. There was a man, about 25, holding a sword that was pure black, slashing it at the monster's body. Why doesn't he aim for the heads?! I thought to myself. This guy had unbelievable technique. Slash, kick, punch. I could see that he was mostly trying to protect the girl behind him than trying to kill the multiple-headed... thing. I heard the girl scream out.

          "Dad! What are you doing?!?!?!" she screamed. Suddenly, it seemed out of frustration, her dad cut off one of the heads.

          " Γαμήσου! " cursed the man. I understood what he said, but why? How? I shook my head, confused. I was sure that was Greek. Suddenly, the part of the monster's head that had been cut off sprang two more heads! WHAT THE FREAK?! I thought. How in the world- My thoughts were stopped when I saw the monster scratch the girl, causing her to scream. The father looked so mad at the creature now. He held out his hand towards the ground next to the multiple-headed creature. I watched as the ground began to shake, creating a big crack in their driveway. With one last slash, the monster fell in the black abyss. The hole disappeared, but left a small crack in the concrete. I was finally able to see who the girl was. It was the girl from the music store! What was her name? Narissa! I got up from my hiding spot and ran towards her.

          "Narissa!" I said. She looked up and I saw that her arm was bleeding. Suddenly, she collapsed.

          "Help me get her into the house!" ordered Narissa's dad. I did as he said and helped carry her inside to her room, one of the only places that wasn't touched by the monster. Her dad placed Narissa on her bed inside the turquoise and pink colored room.

          "Will she be ok?" I asked. The man nodded. "Um, sir?" 

          "Please, call me Mr. Di Angelo," he said.

          "Mr. Di Angelo, what was that thing outside?" I asked curiously. Mr. Di Angelo was thinking for a minute. Suddenly, the words slipped out of my mouth. " Είμαι γιος του Απόλλωνα, " I said, meaning 'I am a Son of Apollo.' Apollo, I thought in my head. Mr. Di Angelo looked at me, hesitantly. 

          " Μιλάτε ελληνικά ?" he asked. I understood clearly. He asked ,'You speak Greek?' I answered instantly, without hesitation.

          " Ναι, κάνω. Δεν είμαι σίγουρος πώς ακριβώς ," I answered, looking down. I had just said 'Yes, I do. I'm not sure how, exactly.' How did I know Greek?! What's going on?!?!? Suddenly, Narissa started to stir. She groaned. Mr. Di Angelo quickly wrapped her arm up in gauze and helped Narissa sit straight. She looked straight at me, and gave me a confused look. I mouthed out 'I'll tell you later.' Mr. Di Angelo spoke, English this time.

          "I don't remember you saying your name, young man," he said. I blushed a bit.

          "Xavier. Xavier Johnson," I answered. I could hear Joey, my best friend, saying 'fail' to me right now. I shook me head at the thought.