I was exhausted by the time I dragged myself to the oracle cave. Chiron had been mad at first because I went into battle without his permission. After he learned that it wasn't my fault though, I was pardoned and Octavian was stuck with doing dishes. Man, that kid gave me a glare so intense I swear I got sunburned.
From my cave I could hear the camp still celebrating without me. I had made an excuse and slipped away the second they started doing demigodly activities that I was incapable of participating in. It sucked sometimes, being the only mortal here at camp. The nymphs were sympathetic at times but on occasion they make fun of me. That's when I pull out my hairbrush and they go running. You'd think everyone in the camp believes I can turn my brush into some megaweapon the way they react.
I collapsed on my bed and in a few seconds I was out cold. I think I had a little too much punch for my own good because I dreamed of Aphrodite. Aphrodite seems to pity me or something. What she doesn't get is that it is possible for someone to swear off boys and keep their promise.
The next morning I had a splitting headache from watching Aphrodite change her looks over and over. Apparently, I have no perfect vision of what I think is beautiful. Eventually she turned into whatever she prefered at the time and started our conversation on love. Let's just say, I threw my hairbrush at her. On the bright side, it's now official that Aphrodite hates me!
I groaned and dragged myself out of bed to my vanity desk. My hairbrush was gone and replaced a pick sticky note. I almost laughed as I read it.
Rachel Elizabeth Dare,
As a punishment for throwing your hairbrush at me... may your hair be snarly for a week.
Love, Aphrodite
It's funny what Aphrodite can come up with as a punishment. Joke's on her, my hair is untamable anyway.
I felt very happy as I left my cave, my crazy hair flying behind me as I ran towards breakfast. I could hear the Aphrodite girls gossiping about me as I ran past. Their mother must have already told me my punishment with her special gleeful air. I scoff as I pass them.
Breakfast was as crowded as usual and I was presented with my ever present problem of where to eat. Instead of a table, I chose to eat at the beach. The sun was up already and shining down on the strawberry fields. I made the mistake of glancing over as Katie skipped through the fields, holding hands with Travis. Aphrodite seemed to be busy at work these days.
I sighed as I looked over the water. I had the fleeting thought of falling in love and how fun it would be. I shoved the thought out of my mind and focused on the view. The water reminded me of Percy. I quickly stood up and tried stopping the memory that came flooding in. The beach had looked just like this the time I had... I closed my eyes and focused on my breathing. The time I had kissed Percy, my thoughts finished for me.
Coming back here was a bad idea, my crush of Percy was growing. Scratch that... It wasn't growing, my regret was growing. Aphrodite must have done something worse than messing up my hair. Yesterday I didn't regret my decision a bit.
"How do you deal with it?" A voice came up from behind me.
I swung around expecting it to be some god or someone who could read my thoughts. It was just Leo. "Deal with what?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.
"A life without love." Leo clarified, looking down at his feet as if he was embarrassed about asking the question.
I sigh, suddenly feeling sympathetic towards Leo. Of course he'd bring this to me... "You just do." I tell him softly. "You ignore your feelings and hope they go away."
There was an awkward moment of silence before my face split into a grin. "Is this about a certain somebody?" I ask, raising my eyebrows up and down suggestively.
Leo, to my relief, laughed bringing us out of that awkward moment. "You wish! Leo is single, pringle, and ready to mingle!"
I arched my eyebrows hoping to get more information but Leo rolled his eyes. "Seriously chica," he said shaking his head in mock shame.
I roll my eyes back. "Oh come on. You wouldn't ask the question without someone in mind."
Leo stuck his tongue out at me and gave me his signature lopsided smile. I took that as he won't tell me about this girl that he didn't think would love him. I understood what that felt that felt like, I had felt it everyday ever since Percy and I started hanging out. I would have stuck my tongue out as well if someone asked me the same question.
Instead of leaving Leo sat next to me and looked over at me. "What happened to your hair?" He asked, pulling a disgusted face.
I laugh and playfully smack his arm. "I threw a hairbrush at Aphrodite, she is pestering me lately."
"Huh, you'd think she likes hair brushes." Leo laughed.
I smiled. "I know right!"
Leo grinned at me before clearing his throat. "I've got to... go to the forges."
I nodded and watched him trot up the hill. Apparently I was a popular girl because Reyna and Octavian approached me right as I started to leave.
I watched them come up and almost laughed at Octavian's sour expression. Reyna nudged Octavian as I crossed my arms. What did he want?
"I'm-I'm sorry for kidnapping you." Octavian muttered.
My jaw dropped and Reyna looked like she just won the olympics. Getting Octavian to apologize could easily be an olympic event. Then I grinned.
"Sorry, I didn't hear you. What did you say?" I ask smugly.
Octavian glared. "You heard me the first time, Dare."
Dare, huh? I was used to Red but Dare works too.
"I know, I just wanted to hear you say it again." An evil grin appears on my face.
Octavian growls. "How did you talk me into this Reyna?" He stomped off leaving Reyna and I to crack down and laugh.
"Seriously, how did you get him to apologize?" I finally asked.
Reyna smiled slyly. "He actually does feel bad, I just needed to get him to admit it."
I scoffed. "I doubt it."
"Then I know something that would have you speechless." Reyna raised her eyebrow before sticking out her hand. "Nice meeting you, Dare."
I smiled and shook her hand. I had done it when she first arrived but this was truly the first time we'd actually met, much less talk to each other. "Same."
Reyna flashed me a smile before following Octavian away from me.
Like I mentioned in the description of the chapter, this story once belonged to TheColorofBoom, a Fanfiction writer. It was put for adoption around the end of 2015, and I decided to take it after I read it and thought it was funny, different and had potential (back when I actually read fan fiction and not only write it, it was one of my favorites). Now, two to three years later, I decided it was time to start finishing it.
The first four chapters had been written by TheColorofBoom but they decided to take down the story, so if you remember reading this four chapters, please don't be alarmed or even warn me about it. I will consider it very thoughtful of you, but I want to save you that warning and not to worry.
Hello, guuys!
I apologize for not posting at usual time, but this happens when you stay up late, specially on Saturday... Plus, I will admit that there were some comments about my stories worrying me- not the comments itself, everyone has the right to express.
What bothered me is the anonymity. It hurts more when you're a 'guest', because the anonymity reminds me of bullying (It was not my intention to get into sensitive topics, I apologize if I triggered or offended someone). Also, if you don't like it and you think my story is badly written or whatever your complain is, I have a free small advice for you... STOP READING! Saves the trouble of complaining later, uh?
Anyway, into the stories...
Rise of Ouranos (ReWrite) (former collab with LordNitro): 1 chapter.
Sis/Bro, Your Shadow is Hot!: 1 chapter. (On a side note, you think I should change the word Hot to Hawt in the title...? I'd like to hear your thoughts)
Maidenhood (adopted from TheColorofBoom): 1 chapter. This is the last chapter written by TheColorofBoom and I have the blessing to continuing it... fingers crossed so you like it!
I hope you guys have a great last-weekend of January!
xoxo, SilverHuntresses
