The Odyssey: A Short Story

“We had just escaped Scylla’s wrath to whom I had lost six of my men to. The wind was blowing at a calm pace and the waves were well enough for us to travel at a good pace. There only seemed to be one problem; everyone on the crew had begun to lament over their wish to return home. We had endured many ferocious monsters with the providence of Athena of the bright eyes. We were on our way home, however, home had seemed as though we would never find it. We continued to travel for what seemed like years until one of my crew members had seen an island, ‘Look over there! There are many beautiful animals. Maybe we could stop there and eat.’ I looked over to the island and saw many different animals. Plump birds were flying and dogs and cats were

“‘I am Odysseus, the son of Laertes, and the Ruler of Ithaca. We didn’t mean to disturb you, however we are hungry and tired. We thought we could rest here for some time and feast on the animals, since there are many here and no one to consume them.’ I had told her and my crew began walking towards the boat like mice; quietly and stealthily. Their quick instinct to run and fine shelter against any danger that will attempt to harm them. Running calmly as though there is no danger near, just trying to find food to survive. The scarce food was almost resulting in the mice eating each other. “‘ How dare you! No one shall consume these animals! They have caused no harm and did not disturb anyone so no one shall disturb them. If you want to leave you must go past me!’ Sinon’s once graceful voice now had become a roar. She began making her way towards our boats, crushing my men as she stepped. Her feet were larger than our boats and had created a wall between my crew and the

We will stay on this island until we breed the animals that we killed, however, you cannot stop us after we have brought back all the animals and we should be allowed to eat one animal a day that will not count.’ I told Sinon and I looked around and I saw the disappointment on my fellow crew members faces, however, I had to do what I did or we would have died on that island. “‘Fine! You have killed 365 of my animals and I expect all 365 animals before you leave or I will kill all of you. I will keep and eye on all of you and I will transform to see your progress. However, if the animals tell me more than one animal died due to you or your men, I will kill the man that killed the animal! I will also provide you with material that will make the food vittle,’ Sinon yelled to make sure everyone heard what she