Maximus's Tragic Hero

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“Charge!” cried Maximus and his men as they stampeded across the battlefield. Maximus was leading his forces against the enemies. There was a constant clatter of swords around him. His heart was racing as he joined in on the battle. Swinging his sword at every enemy he saw winning the battle for him and his forces. “Maximus, Maximus, Maximus,” roared the victors. Maximus was having the time of his life, happy as can be. Until suddenly, the world started to tremor and swiftly everything went dark. “Max, Max,” whispered Maximus’s mother, “It’s time to get up honey.” “Come on Mom, I was having a good dream.” “I’m going to work, breakfast is on the table.” Lying his head back down, he grunted, “Whatever, I’ll cya later.” “Bye, I love you,” …show more content…
Apollo then told Maximus everything. They talked for an hour about Maximus’s life and how Apollo had been watching him from the sky. Next, Apollo told Maximus that he needed his help to fight Dracul, a colossal, fire-breathing dragon that is leading the Persian Empire against all people who believed that the gods were good. Apollo needs Maximus’s help because a titan had given Dracul a power that made him invincible against the gods, but not demi-gods. Dracul’s only weakness was element 364. It is a tremendously cold liquid that will freeze dragons and any creature, including gods and titans. It is unable to be handled by the gods or any immortal creature. Dracul and his forces are in control of all of it. Maximus is essential for the task because he cannot be affected by elment …show more content…
As soon as they stepped through the threshold, the gates slammed shut behind them and locked. Maximus was caught by surprise. Before Maximus and Milo could even think, Rinocer was approaching looking at them furiously. Maximus, cocky as usual and hungry for vengeance, quickly fired a barrage of arrows at Rinocer. Rinocer laughed them off, Rinocer had thick enough skin and Maximus was a novice at archery, Maximus stood no chance. However, Milo did. Each time Rinocer charged Milo counted and kept distracting and taking hits, using skills that Apollo had taught him. Meanwhile, Maximus was stilled shooting arrows, he was too inexperienced at battle and didn’t know what else to do. Milo was too busy with Rinocer to help Maximus with his archery skills. The tables quickly turned into the favor of