Journey Entry- 3 "Welcome Home..." *PROLOGUE* Part 2
"Do you ever hate you life so much you want to cry? That's how I felt storming out of Aeolus' Palace. Carter. His name rung in made head. I mean, I was a little over-dramatic, but he doesn't realize the situation at hand. WE WERE going to find those half- bloods, but no. I was already on my way home to Reach. I'd sit on the table we sat on once before. I'd write on the walls my memories. I'd train against myself. Most importantly, I'd be close to rest. "Finally," it seemed.
I had sometimes wished we were more than friends but I'd fallen in love and been broken too many times before. All I wanted to do was train. Be what I'm truly good at: fighting. So, I guess I should tell you my life story soon? Well, you'll just have to wait."
May 26, 2008… 4:57 P.M.
I was on my dragon, Aristeas, soaring through the skies. My hair was rippling in the wind and my journal was about to fall out of my hands. I was now twirling my knife in my hand, the one where Cart- shut up, self. I will not wallow in self-pity any longer. But man, I missed his stupid smile, his annoying attitude, and his not-so-secret-crush-on-me-for-like-ever. Good charisma, right? Anyway, I was flying above, what was it, Texas? Yeah, I think it's freaky as hell too. But, this is the place were my mortal home was. Where I went to school until I was 10. Where I found, "him." This is my state. And, the next crazy part was, I was flying over the city I had lived in. I had to stop and look closer; for a good time's sake.
"Heed, Aristeas!" I ordered to my black and green dragon and he headed down, for a look. I had many pets: a dragon, a wolf, and a hawk. Interesting, right? But just as I peaked above the city, my journal tumbled off my lap and down to the ground below. "Aris, go down! I dropped something!" He dived down, down, until I reached close to the ground of two baseball fields.
When I got off, I figured the world was trying to make my life suck. This here baseball field was exactly were Carter and I met….
CARTER P.O.V.
I was at the field, but Tex was totally unaware of it. I had a surprise that wouldn't be quiet. "Shut up! She's right there!"
"Ha ha! Who is it, your girlfriend? DUDE, I HAVE TOTALLY BEEN THERE!" screamed Jun behind me. I could now see why people didn't like him. He was annoying and obnoxious.
"Jun, shut the frick up! And I swear little boy, when we get to this Camp, I will-" that was the girl, Kat. She was bossy but I was glad she made Jun shut his freaking mouth. Jorge was a quiet and collected guy that was kind've like the senior of the team. But, he was only 25. Kat was 23. Jun was 18. Emile, the 19 year-old wore only black and mostly skulls. He even had one on his flat-bill baseball cap. He was tough and didn't whine much. He was also a good fighter already. Speaking from a couple of monster attacks on the way here.
Anyway, we were hiding behind a dugout, trying our best to be quiet but with Jun, totally impossible. I was going to surprise her and ask her a VERY important question.
"Little boii, can I borrow your pointy spear thing and stab Jun in the heart with it?"
"Stop calling me that, and… no. Now, as you can see, group, that is Tex, the leader. I will any minute, say hey to her, apologize, and then, you walk in. Okay? I just want her to know that-"
"You love, YOU LOVE HER!" said Jun in a singsong voice.
"On second thought Kat, here's my spear." I whispered and her eyes let up somewhat.
"Carter, it's Carter right? All right, did something happen at this ball field? You look kinda worried or something." Asked Jorge, while telling the other to shut up.
"Yeah, I think Carter boy is in love."
"No, I'm not! She just can kick my butt if I screw up."
Emile grunted and asked, "Something happened at this ball field?"
"Well," I said while remembering the story.
She was the new girl and didn't have many friends because rumor had it that she would kill you if you spoke to her. I didn't believe that so when I was team captain, I picked her. Of course everyone gasped and whispered to each other but she walked slowly to my team. I held out my hand and introduced myself, (not because she was hot) and she smirked and told me not to embarrass myself. "Already have, Clio," I replied. "Don't call me by my –that- name," she replied smoothly and walked off.
The picking went on and then my buddy Matt came up and asked me if I liked her. I lied and told him "no." Clio heard my answer and asked me if I didn't like her, why do you keep staring at me? Everyone oohed and awed but I just said, "Get to the plate and lets practice some hits," and she took a blue and black bat and lined up a the plate. I got to the pitcher's mound and sighed. "Hope you can hit this," I asked only to annoy her. "I'm sure I'll make this hit my best," she said. " We'll see! Carter's our best pitcher, Clio!" said Matt. "It's Tex, and I bet you twenty bucks I'll score a run!" she betted. " Okay, Carter will except that bet, killer!" Matt replied. Clio or "Tex," her nickname she willed everyone call her, okay'd it and Matt told me not to be nervous; even though I was shaking. Then I thought," Hey, it's just an eleven year old girl. What came she do to a guy like me? I was still shaking.
I got ready to pitch while she practiced swings. I could tell the girls were making fun of her; telling her she was going to lose. She just ignored them. Then, the time came to start. I got back on that mound and pitched her the best throw ever. In a mille second I saw her smile and she wracked the ball with great force and it line-drived right into a guy's weak spot. I fell to the ground trying to hold in all the pain. But, I thought I was going to scream.
She evilly made her way around the field to home plate, and then ran over to me. "Hi my name's Tex, and… I think you owe me twenty bucks," said smiled aloud and stuck out hand to help me up.
That was the story and no way I'd tell them. I was already embarrassed enough with the "I like Tex, I like Tex!" I thought, but unfortunately said aloud.
"Ha, so you admit!" screamed Jun and Kat grabbed his arm and pulled his behind the nearest tree. Jun screamed and I noticed the blonde- haired wonder turn her head toward the noise. Her eyes narrowed down on me and my, "Hiding behind the dugout," crew. She got up off the bleachers across the field and started to walk over to us. I got up as well but felt something try to pull me back down. I felt my pant and something sticky clung to my hands; gum. I had been sitting in gum. Could this day be any worse?
"Guys, come over here and be good so she will think I'm responsible." I whispered to them and then Jun and Kat come from behind the tree. Jun long, blonde hair was up in knotted ponytails and his clothes were ripped and torn. What did she do to him?
"Says you, Mister I'm Stupid enough To Sit In Gum!" yelled Jun angrily, while Kat smirked.
"Stop, smirking!" Jun urged and hit Kat lightly on the shoulder. Kat tried to hit him back but when she did, he smoothly dodged it and her hand hit Emile right in the shoulder. Hard. Emile started to curse and yell while Jorge got up and tried to calm everyone down. Kat had Jun in a headlock and Emile was cursing at Kat. Jorge picked up Emile with his Super-Man strength and was trying to fix the situation. I joined the scramble of people and broke up Kat and Jun. Jun flung to one side and Kat behind me. Then, I saw a fist come at my face and dodged it easily. Emile blushed and explained that he was aiming for Jorge. In return, Jorge aimed a punch at Emile and they started a fistfight. Kat screamed at Jun and slapped him in the shoulder. Jun looked hurt but spoke five Greek words. Kat flung back fifteen feet and into a trash can. Above all, Jun was happy and amazed as ever. And I have to admit, I felt like laughing with them.
Kat tried to get out of the trashcan but was failing. I went up to her and gave her a hand. Kat tumbled out of the trash and onto the hard cement, but hey, better than a trashcan.
Tex's future team was fighting again. Kat was particularly angry for the dumpster dive, thanks to her best buddy, Jun. Emile was still fighting with Jorge, not to mention Emile had Jorge pinned down on the floor, wrestler style. I was trying not to yell, or laugh. Probably yell because a certain someone was about to come and kick my butt. Then she'd kick their butts. After, she'd kill me and I will never get my freaking kiss. Ya, ya know…. my life's goal. Not to kiss a girl- I've kissed plenty… ha…. Soo much. "So much that wasn't true!" said a voice inside my head. I replied, "Hey, I was stuck on an island training for about half my life. "Yeah, but a pretty hot girl was there with you… all alone. And you never made a move ONCE! Not even one time."
"So? I mean, I tried to get up to the right time since my fourteenth birthday! She just doesn't like me, I guess…" This was bad; talking to myself was a new low, even for me.
Kat pushed Jun, who bumped into Emile, who let go of Jorge and fell, who knock Kat over, who knocked Jun into me. Ha, did you follow any of that? Well, I was too stuck in self- pity that I didn't notice Kat push Jun. Jun flew into Emile and Emile let go of Jorge from the wrestler pin. Then, Emile tripped over Jorge, then Jorge rolled over from Emile impact to Kat and knocked her down. Last, while Jun was trying to get up from the last fall, Kat slammed into him. Who slammed into me. Then, where'd I go? I slammed right into someone behind me before she finished her sentence, "Everyone, be quiet! Carter-" and sploosh! I banged right into her and we came down like a bag of bricks. "Ughh, get o-off me!" I blushed like crazy and shakily got up. This was a nightmare.
Tex looked… squished by me. Not that I was fat, cause' I wasn't. She was defiantly not fat either but she was somewhat fragile. I guess girls do that to you but no way in hell was she fragile and weak. Her form was flat on the ground like a pancake. Ohh crud, why the hell does this happen? "Hey, sorry I was on top of you." I said but soon regretted it. Why, why me?
"I know you're younger but THAT was nasty!" exclaimed Jun as he got up. The others thought it was hilarious and couldn't stop laughing. Even Jorge, the one I thought was going to be my only friend out of this group, was laughing.
"You are some immature bitc- I mean, people. And Tex, sorry I fell on you- I mean accidentally got pushed on you… err, I mean that I tripped, and landed on y-y-your form, umm, I-I don't know, I-" I screwed up even worse and tried to help her up. She refused my help and got up herself.
"What are you people doing here? Carter, I thought I told I didn't need your help! I freaking made it obvious. Didn't I? Huh? I can't hear you. Just leave me alone!" she yelled at me, keeping her distance. But, even though I knew she backed away and said that, my mind didn't grasp the fact that she just trashed talked me for something I helped her with. I just gave up with being closer than friends- if we could ever be even friends. So, this was my goodbye. I'd leave her with these people to befriend and teach her skills to. I was going back home to Louisiana, my home.
I walked up to her at a steady pace, leaned into her and said, "Goodbye Tex." After those words, I don't know why, but I kissed her right on the cheek. After the look on her dazed face, I started to walk away. Boy, she looked dumbfounded. So any second my plan would work…. If I was that lucky….
"Wait Carter!" alarmed Tex, running up to me and placing her hand lightly on my shoulder. "I'm sorry." She finished. That's what I thought, ha, this felt so good. Ohh yeah.
TEX P.O.V.
"I'm sorry." I said shyly to Carter. Why did I apologize? I mean, it was his fault and he- it wasn't his entire fault. That position belonged to me. I had stormed out of Aeolus' palace because he admitted he liked me. I had left him, like I shouldn't have.
I was the one to blame, and the boy actually kissed me somewhat, for being a big, dramatic, loser. Yes, I had to admit it wasn't heroic to even leave him. And now, I ruined the one chance he got to meet his father.
Carter turned back, surprised with a lot of excitement in his eyes even though he tried to deny it. He soft blue eyes glittered and he smile was… well, funny. Like, "Hey guys, I gotta crush that likes me back.!" That was the one thing that made me smile.
"I guess you didn't mine that I kissed you, right?" I laughed and shook my head. He laughed with me and held my hands. I don't know why I did it, but I hugged him; tight. He followed with an even bigger hug, even though I pictured this as a fairytale.
Trust me, not one guy was as a gentlemen than him. Then, "Um, excuse me, but are going to bring us to your Camp?" said Kat, dully. Carter and I broke away, and turned different directions. We started to talk until…BOOM! I turned back around to the four people, Kat, Jun, Emile, and Jorge. Then, Jun said,
"Don't look at me, I don't have gas today… for some reason."
"Not you, the school that's on fire!" I argued with this annoying person.
"Ohh, that makes sense." He replied, turning to see a big High School, ablaze. Above that, was a giant bird of some kind, more so an eagle, that was on fire. Every inch that covered the big bird was ablaze as well as the school; and I think I knew why. The bird had to be as big and tall as twice Carter's form. It was a beautiful bird, suggesting that we'd be BBQ in a minute if we didn't get the show on the rode and kill it. The, "Phoenix," squawked and lit another building on fire with a big "BOOM!" following. I smirked at the monster when it made direct contact with my eyes. It recognized me; not that that was a good thing but I beat it once, I can sure as hell beat it twice. The thing's eyes filled with fire and anger, and then spread its wings and swooped down toward us.
"Uhh, Tex, what is that thing!" screamed Emile while they other were panicking. Jun, was, well, just standing there. Then, he stepped forward, "Guys, I got this." He said calmly, more calm than possible. Jun closed his eyes, and fire started to flicker around him. Not normal fire though, this fire was purple. I knew Jun was close to finding one of his parents. His parent was, somewhat "magical." With his eyes still closed, he stepped forward. The Phoenix ignored Jun and swooped down to me, peppering the ground with fire. I smiled as Carter looked at me with crazy eyes. He knew the beast was after me, but I could handle it. I looked up and the Phoenix was 15 feet away in the air. Its beady eyes stared me daggers and I did the same.
I felt power surge though my body and I took my staff out. As much as I hated it, Jun was right. We'd have to defeat the Phoenix with magic. And, well, this group was new. No training, fighting techniques, weapon, or anything. This battle we'd have to be cautious. "Guys, come here!" I ordered, and the made their way carefully over to Carter and me. The bird was flying around, lighting things on fire. How awesome.
"Okay, I'm going to give you some weapons, okay? You won't know exactly how to use them but you each have an instinct to fight." They nodded nervously, and I handed Kat my sword. "Kat, this is a very powerful sword and takes a lot of skill to master, but I think you will do good with it. Jun, this staff of light will burn your skin off if you don't have power over magic. You don't have to try it but I think magic is your specialty." I gave the weapons to them and Jun's purple eyes flickered as he held the staff and Kat got up and stared at the firebird. She took a few practice swings and I knew that the sword was going to be her strength. Carter took his axe and handed it to Jorge. Jorge was a well-muscled guy and an axe would soot him. Now Emile.
This guy was quick like Kat, but needed something me wicked. Carter handed Emile a knife, and his two-foot long machete. Emile was going to be a very, accurate thrower, just like somebody. Not to mention I have mastered- Okay, back to story.
I told Jun to use as much magic as possible. Kat was going to attack with her sword and a box Carter let her borrow. Same as Emile. Jorge, well the big guy was going throw javelins at it. This will be interesting.
When the bird came close and almost touched down, I stood there, ready to be charged. I stood there for 5 seconds and was going to move in about 5 seconds. It'd come only second, 5-4-3-2-1 move! I moved my hand across Phoenix's chest and darkness shocked it like lightning. I back-flipped to move quickly out of the way. It had learned long ago that charging me wasn't a good idea. Phoenix shot back up into that sky, barely moving the wounded left wing to hard. "NOW!" I shouted at my team, and they nodded. Kat and Emile shot their bows. A miss… and a miss. Jorge threw his first javelin and missed also. Carter tried to control the winds, bringing the bird closer to the team and keeping it in range.
I threw Texerang and it slashed right above the Phoenix. Dammit, I missed! I face palmed myself and caught my knife as it came back to me. Carter was sweating; all the wind controlling was hard and tiring. But, he did manage to bring it low to the ground, were we could see it fully. And… I couldn't believe my eyes. On the back of Phoenix, was some guy in gold armor. But, not just anybody.
The bird came to my level and Kat started shooting. She hit Phoenix in the back along with Jorge hitting the tip of his foot. Emile gave up with the bow and was helping Carter. Jun was singing. Loud. He sung a quick tone in Greek and the ground started to shake. It shook so much that I was knocked on the cement in the rode next to the baseball field. It continued to shake until lava arose form the deep cracks in the rode and field. The lava followed to Jun like he seemed to have total control. Lava swirled around his body and now around Phoenix. But no, he couldn't be alone. The person on back… it was impossible. No way he could've-
The bird started to fly away from the lava that flowed to and from, like a person controlling water. It breathed fire once more and Kat and Jorge dodged it easily. Kat then took her sword, my sword, and slashed at the monster. I saw my chance. I ran up on the side of the monster and jumped with all of my might. I felt a gentle wind underneath my feet to help me up. I knew it was Carter. He and Emile were helping Kat and Jorge with distractions. I was proud of my team. No training and they did pretty well.
I jumped and landed right on the Phoenix's back. But, in the process, roadhouse kicked the guy in golden armor right of the bird. His water instincts caught him in mid-air, and waves brought him to the tail of the bird. He smiled evilly through his helm and climbed up the tail. I stood up, balancing myself carefully, and walked carefully toward him. "You shouldn't be alive," He said when I got to the mid-part of the Phoenix, "But I'll fix that. After all, I didn't want to come get you. You know who sent me. Your life ends today." He finished and brung himself to his feet.
"Look who's talking. You know you'd be long gone if it weren't for me. You- you are nothing but a fake and a traitor." I hissed back, clinching my fists.
"Ha, me? A traitor? If you'd just gotten over the fact that he was killed, you wouldn't be in this situation. But, don't worry, because after I take you down, I'll make sure to send them all to Tartarus with you." He said coldly looking at my friends.
"You know I did so much for them and they killed him." I fought back. "That was my reward, for all those quests, favors, and training their armies. I don't want to destroy them, but they should be in my dept. And face it, you couldn't beat me even if you had all the gods against me."
"Ha, Tex. You just don't get it, do you? All you ever did is over. Just face the fact that that's all been said and done. Face the fact that you two are both dead. And, you can't change that."
"Leave him alone! If you would not have betrayed me, he might be alive today. Fight me. Fight me like you did two thousand years ago. I guarantee you'd lose again, remember? Astraios, you helped kill my brother. So now, you are about expired."
Astraios shook his head. "Tex, you have guts, I have to give you that. But, it's not my time to fight you yet."
"But didn't the gods send you to kill me?" I asked, confused. "Y-you, I just can't believe I used to like you. Astraios, what happened to you?" He smiled halfway. "I chose the right side. And, I will help the gods destroy you and your family until there is nothing left. You will be nothing but a tiny piece of history that has been forgotten. Then, I will be a god. I will decide on things in the Olympian Council and be more powerful than you even imagined. And, you will be a TINY speck. How does that feel? Fair enough?"
He was getting in my face. Literally, ever heard a thing called a breath mint? Then, I saw my time. Enough arguing, this was going to be a fight that'd he'd defiantly remember.
I slung my fists but he dodged my attack easily. He jumped over me and onto the body- part of the Phoenix. He then slammed his feet into right into my stomach and I flew off the bird and tumbled on the ground. I could feel the impact through my armor and it didn't feel good.
I got up, not feeling a lot of pain 'cause of my armor was hard. I looked up at Astraios. He jumped of the bird and landed next to me on his knees. I side-kicked him in the neck and knocked him fully to the ground painfully. I kicked him hard in the left part of his stomach and he yelled in pain. I readied myself and wished I had had my spike gloves because he'd be long gone already.
"How does this feel you asshole!" I screamed as I knelt next to him and punched him in the nose. I heard his nose crack and he replied, "Bitc-". He scowled and grabbed my armor and pulled me over him as he got up. He touched his bloody nose and I up. Stepping forward in his direction, I made a mistake but trying to aim punches at him. I thrust my fists as hard as I could but he instead grabbed me by my shoulders and slung me around with his strength until he let go. I slammed into a metal fence and was sure one of my ribs was broken. He laughed and jumped in the air while I was getting up slowly. His aim was suppost to be up on top of me but I caught him in mid-air with my hands; military style. His smiled faded and I threw him up with all of my might and planted a kick right in his chest. His body flew a good 10 feet and he didn't get up.
He was bleeding from his mouth, nose, arm, and even blood was shown though his bright gold armor. I had at least cracked his ribs or broke his foot because it was twisted in an odd position. He was down. He thinks his is big stuff, but can't beat me, his trainer. He just couldn't beat me in hand-to-hand combat. It was totally impossible.
I walked over to him, my body aching. "T-this is n-not, t-th-the end." He barely said disappeared. Just disappeared into thin air. Now, after all that time, I turned me head towards the Phoenix. Jun had a big lightning ball over his head and he surged it forward onto it and… KABOOM! The thing exploded into dust and rained down like confetti. My team burst out into cheers. And I ran (or tried) over to them and congratulated them. "Y-you guys did great! I-I, I'm outta breath…"
Carter grinned and congratulated them and looked at me. "Who were you fighting?" He said, wiping sweat of his forehead. "I-It's nothing. I think we should go get something to eat Carter. I'm starving." I sighed and Jun came over.
"Thanks for letting me use your staff and for helping me recognizing my powers. It's so cool; I will get better though." He said nicely handing me his staff but I told him to keep it for now. Kat came over with Jorge.
"We hit it! I hit it like fifty times and Jorge rocked those throwing things. Here's your axe and sword-"
"No, you guys all keep it. Trust me, you'll need it."
CARTER P.O.V.
I have to say; I was impressed that the first-timers actually made it through there first big fight. I mean, this was hell. I left my father's palace and transported to get the people then transported all of us here to the ball field. It wasn't easy either; teleporting took a lot of energy and concentration. Kind've like taking a big, long test. But… different. I was exhausted.
We were on the rode heading to the nearest eat place. Tex and I haven't eating for like three days and she was starting to look very thin. I couldn't starve her or myself so after we put out the flames in the school, thank you Fire Department, we high- jacked an old VW beetle in the parking lot. It wasn't our first pick but it was the car with most gas in it. So, now I'm driving, looking around for some place to eat and stay at. Tex was sleeping in shotgun seat, Jorge, Kat, and Jun were crashed I the backseats/ floor, and Emile was in the very back were you put groceries and stuff. I was the only one awake so it felt weird. It was also very boring with my ADHD probs so I turned the radio on. It was on some rap station but I never cared for rap. I turned it to an old country station, and "Bless the Broken Road" came on. I had to remember this song. Rascal Flatts was pretty good. But this particular song, made me wonder how true it actually was. And so, like all the other embarrassing moments in my life, I began to sing, "That God bless the broken road that led me straight to you…"
I kept on until the end of the song, and then turned the radio off to avoid waking anybody up. I actually thought for the first time, I was fourteen. What would happen if a police dude stopped me? Ohh well, I'll wing it. Okay restaurants, my stomach was starting to seriously hurt. There was Mc Donald's but that made me want to throw up. I didn't feel like fast food. I felt like a good ole' fashioned hamburger. I looked again at all the signs on the highway, and notice, "Good, Ole' Fashioned Hamburger Place." Hey, works for me. I slammed on my brakes and turned into the restaurant parking.
"Hey guys, wake up! I found a place to eat at. Wake up!" I said loudly, and everyone groaned. But, they finally got up. Everyone except Tex, of course.
"Okay, everyone's out of the car except Tex right?" I asked and they shook their head wearily. I sighed and walked over to the other side of the car and opened the door. "Tex, we're here. Food. Come on, wake up! Texas, come on, I'm starving!" No answer. She was out like a light. "Fine, have it your way." I shut the door and Kat, Jorge, Jun, Emile, and I walking into the restaurant. It was a weird little place. It was dark like a bar, and had a bunch of pictures on the walls. The pictures were part of the weird part. They didn't fit into the bar theme at all. Instead, they were pink with hearts in them. The chairs and tables were white with pretty lavender tablecloths with lace. Glad Tex wasn't here; she'd puke. And so basically, it looked like an average grandma kitchen.
We all sat down at a little table and a, tall, skinny waitress come up us. "Hello, guys n' gals! Welcome to Cutie Burger! Here's our special! Today's is… veggie burger! Yum, so four veggie burgers right?" She squeaked and made notice of her bright pink lipstick and red miniskirt. "Wow, um actually, we'd like-" I said but was cut of by, "Macie."
"Salad instead? Coming right up!" she finished and skipped away. "W-wait, we don't want- Great job, Carter! Why don't you let me freaking order next time?" argued Emile but I ignored it.
"Hello, Mr. Carter Sir?" said a beautiful voice behind me. I turned around to see a beautiful woman in a pale blue dress. Her make was done perfectly and she looked like Americas' Top Model. Perfect completion, curves, and the way her eyes went with her outfit.
"H-hey… who are, y-you?"
Emile smiled and whistled along with Jorge and Jun's stares. Kat just stared down at the menu quietly. " Her name is, She's Mine." Said Emile smoothly and the woman rolled her eyes. His light brown skin flexed like he was trying to look even more muscular. But not as muscular than me, not that close.
"Okay, I came here to talk to the cute one, not you. Carter?"
"Yeah… yes?" I answer confused. I hot girl… asking for me? Wow, this World must be jacked up.
"Come with me!" she replied and pink, designer perfume scented clouds filled the air and we were out of the restaurant. I opened my eyes and we were in a cool style club with people partying everywhere. Loud music was playing, disco balls splashed light in every corner, lights flickered, girls and guys danced, and delicious food I could stuff my face with was everywhere; all in this cool hang-out place. Wow, was this what a party was like? I wouldn't know, judging I have been on an island for four years of teen life. I looked around and asked this girl where we were. She said, "The god's hang-out." Gods? Ohh crap, this lady was Aphrodite, and that was the Olympians. Partying.
"Welcome, I have been wanting to talk to you." She said softly as she handed me some pretzels. I shoved them in my mouth, not caring if I was sloppy in front of the goddess of love.
"I can't be here. Tex will kill me. She just, she'll… well it doesn't matter 'cause she already hates me." I said, wiping my mouth and blushing.
"Listen, I know relationships. You and Tex, something will happen. Not now, but soon." She reminded, and waved her hand. I pink cloud showed Tex, talking to herself.
"If I tell him I like him, he'll flip out. Then, if I even told him I liked him that would make me seem like a powder-puff. What- I just wish he told me more. This is too complicated." Tex sighed in frustration and laid down on the sofa in our base. This was something to actually see her.
"Well, now you see why I brought you here." Said Aphrodite in a sweet tone.
"You brought me here to show my that I'm such a loser and can't get a girl." I said quietly.
"Oh, no, no. You and Tex will have a future! Stop being so hard on yourself! OMG, I think I'm going to cry." She said turning her head.
"No, don't cry, I'll, I- I will trust your advice. Okay?" I promised.
"Okay, and… I was just kidding! You and Tex will go through hell to be together but you will make your move one day! Carter you just wait. You will be the 2nd greatest couple ever! Next to Percabeth- so got work on that."
"Alright can I go now?" I pleaded before a god saw me. "Yes of course. Just exit that door." She whispered and pointed to the wooden door across the room with an "exit"' sign on it.
"Thanks, Aphrodite." She nodded and I began to walk, until she yelled my name again. I turned around and she smiled and threw five hamburgers wrapped in aluminum foil. I grinned and stepped through the door. That meeting was interesting and yummy. I just hoped these burgers weren't veggie.
TEX P.O.V.
I was in the stupidest dream when Carter opened the car door. "We'd you leave me in here?"
Carter smiled," You were sleeping and we didn't want to wake you."
"But you woke them." I argued, kind've ticked off.
"Yeah, can we just get to Reach now? I miss my home."
I actually laughed. "Yeah, yeah. We're going home."
And with that, he gave me a smile, and we headed toward , the fact that my sworn enemy, Astraios was after me. I'd get him and everything would be alright. But little did I know that this was ONLY the beginning. I would train the new group this summer with Carter. Then, I'd go home to my mortal family, for the first time in six years. Well, in this life. And, then there was that fact that I wouldn't see Carter in two years. That one really tore me down, but either way, even if he wouldn't come to Camp next summer like he said, we'd find each other again- for better are for worse.
'Kay guys, that was prologue part two. It wasn't as good as part one but… I'm ready to get on with the REAL story. Ha please REVIEW my story and recommend to others if you like it. All right, and thanks to people who sent me characters but WE NEED MORE! Go to page. 1 for details…
Cliffhanger? Kind've. But next Ch. 1, will be everyone arriving at Camp so I need more characters to add details, etc. Well, thanks for reading, review, and yes, last sentence was from Halo Red vs. Blue! Okay, well goodbye, and have an awesome rest of Sunday cause tomorrow will suck.
Disclaimer- I do not own Percy Jackson, Halo Red vs Blue or any other junk I used. –BYE for now….
