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Book Eleven

Head Trustee's  Scion, owed His quarterback  Start, strode immaculate  On field, surrounded by  Peers ready to prove themselves. Zeus Allowed God/goddess Interventions, One urged Aineias  To confront Achilles, Whisked away by Poseidon. Games Morning, Alumni  Parked cars on lawn, Their navy blazers, Bright, Oxford cloth shirts, flagged Stands primed with picnic hampers. Cross Country Freshman blazed Ahead, deaf to Coach's entreaty   To stick together, not Sap strength trying to out pace. Mist Lifted, Aineias Gone, Hektor warned By Apollo to Draw back, Achilles speared His brother Polydoros. Corks Popped, fresh Mimosas Poured in crystal, Spritzed with orange juice, Hunt enthusiasts stuck To lethal bloody Marys. Sun Blinded Visiting Soccer players, Gusts intercepted Balls kicked, thrown, diverted Them to home team advantage. Words Spoken, Hektor lobbed Spear, Athena Redirected it, Achilles charged three times,  Apollo sheltered Hektor. Skin Ting...

Book Ten

School Football Team suited Up for practice, One locker stayed closed, Uniform hooked inside, Equipment spread on bottom. Proud Hektor Put on cold, Bloody armour, Passed to Achilles By his father, borrowed, Stripped from corpse of Patroklos. Friend, Tongue-tied, Who shared room, Classes with wrist Injured quarterback, Offered support; roommate Pressed workout partner to play. School's Soccer, Cross country Teams, their backs to Football team lockers, Overheard murmurs of Confusion with leadership. Wise Aias Requested  Menelaus: Send Antilochos  To report the death of  Patroklos to Achilles. Third Form dorm Boys walked down Stairs to basement Locker room showers  Wearing bathrobes, holding  Towels, hung robes, towels, turned on taps. Coach Addressed Team, two out For season, big  Alumni weekend, Announced JV player Would fill slot during practice. News Received, Achilles Mourned Patroklos' Loss, sought revenge through Hektor's death, Thetis heard, Asked Heph...