The Argo VII charged toward the Nemean Lion, who, by some lucky coincidence or act of the gods, failed to notice the bus’s approach. The great beast seemed far too focused on its intended prey—the hero watching with wide-eyed disbelief at the situation transpiring below him.
“I bet Ashley’s behind the wheel again,” Sam guessed.
Chiron chuckled. “You’d think a seer would be a little less reckless.”
Sam had to agree with his master’s comment. He wasn’t exactly sure who would win in a high-speed collision between beast and machine as they were both pretty much the same size.
“Aw crap, they’ve lost the element of surprise,” Chiron noted.
The centaur’s commentary was spot on. The Nemean Lion finally noticed the school bus bowling toward it. It mattered little though. The Argo VII was far too close now for this great beast to get out of its way.
“What the…” Sam couldn’t believe his eyes, “…is that a battering ram?”