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I get to write an additional chapter for the Odyssey! It's for a homework assignment (essay), and I need to write another 2 page+ essay because it says in the story that he's supposed to go somewhere else once he's done with the 20 - year voyage. Our whole class is doing it, and I get to the ending. I'm not sure if I should just have him planting the oar in the ground and leaving or adding another story before that.

I'll keep you guys updated and you guys can help me out with editing (if you want to) haha :D

By the way, wasn't the prophecy that he was supposed to go to the people who never seen a boat before and plant a oar down and give the sacrifices?

PLEASE POST IF YOU CAN HELP :P

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This episode takes place just as Odysseus is about to arrive on a remote island, far away from his homeland of Ithaca. This island is enormous, and the other side of the island, yet to be discovered, is occupied by creatures far different from what Odysseus had ever experienced. Who knows, this might be the final island he has to go to, to find the creatures “who have never seen a boat”, and to sacrifice the creatures that will free his people from the wrath of Poseidon.

“Wake, wake!” cried Odysseus’s excited crew from the top deck. Fists pounded on my cabin door, and I woke dreamily to Aggious’ face. “What?” I asked. “We have spotted land ahead, oh, about ten miles away,” responded Aggious. I hurriedly dressed and ran up to the deck, instantly spotting the speck in the horizon that was surely land. “Thank god for this blessing,” I said. “We have been sailing around the god-forsaken sea for two weeks now and ravaged by Poseidon every day since we left that last island.” “Get the usual supplies ready: the oar, enough water and food for the journey, and weapons.” The crew hurried to get the supplies ready before landing.
As the ship was being anchored, I wandered across the warm beach, making sure not to stray far from my crew. Just a few hundred meters north, the sand subsided into trees. I climbed onto an enormous rock and looked over all the trees surrounding us. I peered into the distance, and caught a glimpse of a trail of smoke. My heart skipped a beat. “Come see this!” I called to my crew. They hurried over, and I showed them the smoke that was still rising slowly. “We should see if the people who live here are friendly.” “If they are, then we can trade with them.” The crew nodded together in agreement, and we began our long journey to the other side of the island, where either danger or safety would lie.
As we traversed through the jungle, I realized that this was a climate that I have never come upon. It was very warm for spring, and there was a kind of humidity in the air that made all of us begin sweating only minutes after entering. Birds chirped merrily near the outside of the forest, but as we began to go deeper, the chirps disappeared and were replaced with utter silence. I had an odd feeling that we were being watched, but we pressed forward. Lurdese had scouted further ahead, and he had just come back. “I have found a stream not far ahead.” We can rest there for the night,” he reported. “Good job, Lurdese. I think it is also about time that we take a break. Lead us to the stream,” I responded. The other crew members sighed in relief, and we followed Lurdese, until we finally found the stream, hidden under the plentiful branches and brushes. Aulmatus unpacked some of the food, while the other crew members and I built a temporary shelter for the night. We dug in after setting up makeshift beds, thankful for nourishment after the day’s walking. There was no need for fire, since it was already warm, even in the darkness. I fell sound asleep soon afterwards, having Aggious take first watch for sentry duty.
Aggious tapped me on the shoulder on the shoulder, only seeming minutes later. “Is it morning already?” I asked. “No, it’s your turn for sentry duty.” Aggious laughed. “Oh.” I reluctantly pulled myself from my bed and sat near the entrance to the stream. Soon, I was wide awake and alert. I sat on the log that I had picked, and thought about how Telemachus and Penelope would be doing. I took out the long plank that I used to mark off the days away from Ithaca, and used my knife to mark another deep imprint. It had already been far too long, nearing ten years. I thought to myself, “I wonder if that prophecy will come true. I doubt I will return to my dear Penelope and Telemachus before I perish.” But that thought blew across my mind, since prophecies always came true. I would certainly find my way back home. My mind was filled with the happy memories with Penelope and Teslemachus, and I dearly wished that I had spent more time with Telemachus before taking off again. Who knew when I would next see him?
Streams of light soon began seeping through the trees, and we quickly made a quick meal, packed our belongings, and set upon our journey again. The day wore on, and the surrounding trees never gave away. Suddenly, the trees disappeared, and were replaced with a wide plain, as far as we could see, with cows and sheep grazing freely throughout. In the distance, we could see strange creatures walking about, which were definitely not normal animals. “Those better be the people who we are trying to find.” “We’ve been running around in this jungle for days now. We’re pretty far away from sea as well.” said Ludese. “I sure hope so,” I responded hopefully. As we began trekking across the plain, I saw that the figures in the distance had started speeding toward us. I took out my belt knife and whispered to my comrades, “Let’s hide behind those rocks over there, so they don’t see us. Maybe we can get a better look at them before we give our greetings to them.” They nodded in agreement.
As the creatures grew near, I noticed from behind the rocks that they were not human. These creatures were a peculiar circular shape, and had a type of wheel that enabled it to move at incredible speeds. They were fascinating to look at, with their grey and green pelts, but we still needed to be on our guard. The group of creatures approached closer and closer, and stopped about ten feet away from our hiding place. The leader, in front, opened its mouth, and uttered some sort of language that we could not understand. It seemed to be looking for us. Then I thought: I came here for a purpose, and I need to be brave and introduce ourselves. They don’t look very harmful, anyways. So, I stood up, and very self-consciously called: “We’re over here! Please don’t harm us. We’re just trying to find people who have never seen the saltiness of the sea. Are you they?” Instantly, their heads snapped around and they turned to stare at me. The rest of my comrades stood up carefully and joined me in the open. I held out my hands in greeting, and pointed to myself and said, “Odysseus.” The leader came forward and responded, “Odisius.”I nodded and pointed to my men. “Helping,” I said. They nodded in understanding. After a few minutes of talking, I began interpreting their language, which was fairly easy to learn. Soon, I asked the biggest question of all, have you seen waves? I raised my hands and made a wave impression. The creatures discussed amongst themselves for a short time, and then the leader came forward and responded No, we have not seen this thing you have shown us. But, we also want to know something – what is that thing you are carrying on your back? It looks very useful. My men and I jumped in jubilation and screamed out in excitement, and the creatures backed away in fear. No need to fear, we are only excited that you are the creatures we seek. I explained the prophecy, and soon the creatures were interested and eager to help. They only requested that we get rid of the fearsome tuashi, which were supposedly their enemies that ravaged their crops every season. My comrades and I agreed on this, and we made an agreement with the creatures.


so far i have that ;)