The Forbidden Daughter

Hey guys! Missed me? I missed you too! And I miss updating this story and my other Percy J stories. Anyway, I'm finally glad that National Novel Writing Month is over, and guess what? I won! With a word cont of 65,862 words! I'd like to thank everyone who PM'ed me, wishing me good lucks and giving me congrats. As long as you make a 50,000 word novel, you're already a winner. You could join too next year and get your book published! Unfortunately, I'm still not yet half-way through my novel so I'm thinking of finishing it this December. So, I'm getting way too off topic and I want to start writing Chapter 4 now because I've been having ideas the whole November with this story! Oh, and also for Truth Underneath the Heart! Oh, and I suggest this is BETTER viewed in 3/4 screen. Please Enjoy! ;)

"Emily.." Annabeth said as her gray eyes darted on the sword on my hand. "Impossible.. No one has ever claimed that sword.. it can't be."

I shrugged. "My mother blessed it actually, just after I got it. Although," I lifted the sword in my hand and looked at it with a wince. "It has mortal steel and it's cursed. I can't fight with mortal steel swords because it could kill."

"Don't worry," Percy said with a smile. "You can wash off the mortal steel in the waters of Lemnos. Plus, you're not the only one who has a cursed sword." He slipped his hand in his pocket and brought out a ball point pen. He clicked it and it turned into a 16 inch celestial bronze sword. "He's called Riptide."

"Anaklusmos." I said above whisper. "Um, in Greek."

Percy nodded. "Dyslexia?"

"ADHD." I said and Percy chuckled softly.

"We all are," Percy said as he walked up to me. We were 8 inches away from each other as he rubbed his jawline. "Daughter of Hera, huh?" I nodded and he smiled. "Makes you my cousin. Took enough time for Hera to cheat on Zeus, that bastard." Thunder rolled from above as Percy flinched and stared at the sky then back at me. "Mind you, Zeus is not a very good uncle."

"Yeah, so is Poseidon." James said instinctively as he brushed the dust off his left shoulder then turned his gaze at Percy. "Where have you been, oh dearest cousin?"

Percy grinned. "Meeting in Olympus. They needed me to give a quest to a child of Aphrodite about finding the latest makeup. Partly because Aphrodite called me." He lit up an eyebrow. "And I suppose you've been touring Emily around?"

"Oh, I have," James answered with a fake smile. "In fact, we were just about to go to Greek Mythology class now-"

"But before you two do," Percy said as he swung his celestial bronze sword proudly then turned to me. "If you don't mind, Emily. I'd like to have you in battle. I saw what you did to James. Apparently no in this camp ever defeated him except you and me. Very dire, don't you think?"

"Watch you mouth, Son of Poseidon." James snapped. "I was just going easy on you. Wait till' you see me in full battle armor."

"I do respect that cousin," Percy replied grimly as he waved a dismissive hand." But let's not fight when we have a new camper."

"How sympathetic of you," James asked in mock surprise. "Sure don't see that from a Son of Poseidon."

Percy just replied him a grim grin before turning back to me again. "Do you accept my challenge?"

I smiled. "I'd love to-"

"But, she has Greek Mythology class." Annabeth interrupted softly as she walked up to me and slipped an arm around mine. "Which she'll be taking with me."

"Wonderful timing," James said as he sheathed his sword on his belt. "That was about my next class." I smiled at him and he grinned at Annabeth. "Of course, the seat plan is already settled. Don't want Chiron kicking you with his hooves."

Annabeth cursed in ancient Greek and glared at him. She nudged before pulling me out of the Arena. As we brushed passed Percy, Annabeth game him a peck on the lips before dragging me out. "Come on, Greek Mythology class is in the Big House and I'm the teacher."

"You are?" I asked as I lit up an eyebrow.

"Yes," Annabeth nodded. "Though, it's supposed to be Me and Chiron. But Chiron has a meeting in Olympus so he told me to take charge for awhile."

"But how about that seat plan James mentioned?" I asked as passed by the Strawberry Fields and Armory. We were now 3 blocks away from the Big House.

Annabeth groaned frustrated. "You have to sit beside him, since Chiron "entrusted" quotation him to teach you more about it than me."

"Really?" I asked as my cheeks colored.

"Yes." Annabeth exaggerated as we entered the Big House. Same couches and marble floors. Same columns and decorations. We walked up to the left side of the main room and started to head for an oak wood door. Annabeth opened it for me as I entered the morning bright room.

I expected to see an ordinary classroom, as Annabeth said with classes. But this was different. What I saw is a.. well, classroom. But the only difference is that the chairs were made out of cream white marble stones. There were at least 20 of them and 20 of those of cream white marble stone tables, all facing a gray marble stone chalkboard. Or so I think it's a chalkboard, or maybe that's just for reference. 2 feet high transparent windows gave light inside the room, and from outside you could actually overlook the Strawberry Fields and the Arena from here. The room was painted pinkish white and columns surrounded every corner. I walked two more steps inside the marble floors of the room/

Charts and pictures of Gods, Goddesses, Nymphs, Satyrs and Centaurs surrounded almost half of the room. There was even a family portrait of the 12 Olympians with Chiron with them. Seated in front of the room on 6 chairs were 3 girls and 3 boys. 2 of the girls were blonde and one was dark haired. Then, 2 of the boys had brown curly hair and the other was blonde. I pointed at them and asked Annabeth, "Who are those?"

Annabeth smiled. "The blondes are children of Aphrodite. The two curly brown hair guys are sons of Hermes, they're actually twins. The dark haired girl is a daughter of Demeter while the dark haired guy is a Son of Hephaestus."

I nodded. "That't great. But tomorrow they won't be with me, right?"

"Well, only Travis, Connor and Katie will be with you," Annabeth said as she walked up to the chalk board and the 3 girls who were chattering melodiously stopped abruptly as Annabeth gestured me to walk up to her. I shrugged and did walk up to her. She put a hand on my shoulder as she said, "Hey guys, this Emily Miles."

The blonde girls started to go, "Oh my Gods! Is she?"

"Yes, she's the daughter of Ryan Miles, the most sensationally rich guy around the globe who's been making hit movies, and also a daughter of Hera, I hope you all know that." Annabeth explained thoroughly and the girls nodded in respect.

"Now, this is the first time we'll have a Child of Hera in class," Annabeth stared at me cautiously and smiled, "So whatever you do, don't make her mad. Because she has a character of the Goddess, Hera."

They all nodded and Annabeth smiled at them. She pointed at the twins with curly brown hair, one with green eyes and one with blue. "This is Travis and Connor Stoll, Sons of Hermes. It's actually a miracle that their last name is Stoll though they don't see the humor in it. Do you?"

"I do." I giggled at the fact. Stoll actually is another word for Stole, and in which Stole comes from the word Steal, which is actually Hermes' , god of messengers best quality. Stealing. Well, at leas the twins got the Genes from their father. Annabeth then pointed at the dark haired boy who had deep blue eyes. "And this is Jake Mason, Son of Hephaestus. He's the Cabin leader of their Cabin."

Then, she pointed towards the two Aphrodite girls who I think are twins as well. Because they both had curly brown hair and green colored eyes. "And these girls are Fiona and Tirona Grant. They're twins and daughters of Aphrodite." Then Annabeth nudged me and whispered, "Be careful, they can charm speak you into doing what they want you to do." I nodded cautiously and Annabeth turned to point at the dark haired girl. "This is Katie Gardner, daughter of Demeter. She's also the leader of her own Cabin."

The door suddenly opened and there appeared James in his jeans and orange Camp Half-blood T-shirt. He panted for breath as he held onto the door knob which kept him balanced. He breathed heavily and sat at the second row behind Connor. He slumped on the seat and smirked, "So, what did I miss?"

"You missed approximately 5 minutes and 43 seconds of Greek Mythology class, happy now?" Annabeth said grimly and James just grinned. "Yeah, I'm usually late." James then patted the seat at his right side, just before Travis and smiled. "You sit beside me, Daughter of Hera,"

"Glad to, Son of Zeus." I answered back and walked up to the chair beside him and took it.

Annabeth muttered something about children of Zeus being so incompetent before giving her signature smile, "Alright, new lesson today-"

Annabeth was interrupted with the door slamming open again. The girl at the door had dark hair and blue electric eyes, just like James', she wore an Orange Camp-Half Blood T-shirt with matching jeans and red sneakers. The girl turned to look at me, then at Annabeth and she squealed. Like literally squealed. She even squealed with Annabeth. Annabeth came rushing up to the girl as they shared a long bear hug with greetings and warm welcomes.

"Thalia!" Annabeth squealed again. "How? When? Why?"

The girl named Thalia giggled as she pulled away from Annabeth. "Artemis said for Two months, I can stay at Camp. Just yesterday and Artemis was busy for the next two months, so she let her hunters stay in camp."

"This is wonderful!" Annabeth said. "So, you'll have this as your next class?"

"You think?" Thalia asked and they both giggled as Annabeth walked up to the front of the room up to the marble stone chalkboard, and Thalia who sat right next to James. She smiled at James as she greeted, "Hello brother."

"Hey, Thal." James greeted back. "How have you been?"

"Great! we had at least 10 times the Hunters, Guess no woman can trust a man no longer, huh?" Thalia asked with a giggle and James chuckled softly. Thalia turned her head in my direction and smiled. "You must be the Daughter of Hera?" She asked and I nodded. She rubbed her jawline with her index finger and thumb. "You look familiar. You look like Ryan Miles' daughter. Are you?" I nodded and she started squeal again. "Oh my Gods, I am such a big fan of your Dad. Not to be abusive and all, but your Dad is hot."

"Um, thanks?" I stammered, not knowing what to say. Yeah, believe it or not. Women chase after my Dad. He's not only a billionaire maker who releases movies, he's also one of those 1990's movie hot-shot super star and actor. He once played as Zeus in one of the movies like Clash of the Titans or something. But who knows? Not me, I've got nothing to know more about that. Because even before I was born, my Dad was famous. Not to gloat or brag, but he is.

"Hmm," Thalia tapped her index finger on her jaw and shrugged. "No wonder my Mom had a crush on your Dad. Anyway, nice to meet you Emily Miles. I'm Thalia Grace," She gave her hand as I clasped my hands with her and shook hands. "Though most people call me Thalia, I never use my last name."

"Why?" I asked.

She shrugged. "Complicated stuff."

"Sorry to ask." I said sympathetically and she grinned.

"No big. Nice meeting you, Emily."

"Alright guys." Annabeth announced as she tapped the marble stone chalkboard with a wooden stick. "Lesson for today is about the Titan War. Emily," Annabeth called as she pointed her wooden stick at me. I nervously stood up from my seat and asked, "Yes?".

"Right, now can you tell me what is the other term for the Titan War?" Annabeth asked.

I answered straightforwardly, "Titanomachy."

Annabeth smiled. "I knew you're a master in the Myths." She sighed and waved a dismissive hand, telling me to sit down. Just as I did, she continued to discuss, "So can anyone tell me who let the Titans into battle?"

"Atlas, that stinky Titan." Thalia said with a grin as she nudged me. "You know, I was supposed to kick butt that Titan when we were about to save Lady Artemis. Oh, and Annabeth of course." She winked at the girl in front of us.

Annabeth smiled. "And this punishment for leading the war?"

"To hold the sky on his back." James said as he gave his signature smile.

Annabeth lit up an eyebrow. "And I suppose you're proud of this because-"

"Because my," James looked at Thalia as he cleared his throat and said, "our Dad did that. Though, it's a good thing that my mother didn't come out from her father's head." I held my breath as I saw Annabeth smile wickedly. "Well, at least my Father isn't a whore who chases mortal woman every day of his life. At least my Father isn't unfaithful to his oaths and promises."

James waved a dismissive hand and said absently, "Moving on." I sighed quietly. There's nothing more worse than a daughter of Athena and a son of Zeus fighting. Annabeth then continued discussing.

"You alright?" James asked as he put his hand on top of mine that lay on the marble cream stone table. I tensed and blushed. "Yeah," I said and stammered. "It's just um - never mind."

"Come on Emily, you can tell me." James said and he squeezed my hand. "You trust me, right?" I looked straight into his blue electrical eyes that made me catch my breath. His eyes are so cute, so handsome, so.. by the Gods. When I realized that I haven't been replying for what look like 10 seconds, I stammered and said, "I do, it's just.. Let's just talk about this after class."

"Sure, I can respect that." James said as he flashed me a smile and let go of my hand. And for a Son of Zeus, he's not so bad after all.

After Greek Mythology class was my free time, well says on my scroll. I didn't know what to do on my free time, but I had the urge to go find a phone and call my Dad to tell him I'm in this Camp where half-blood children of the Greek Gods actually train to become great heroes. But I remembered that phone's aren't allowed at camp. So I just shrugged and went wherever I think is right. Just as I was about to head to the Strawberry Fields, I heard Annabeth and Thalia called out, "Emily!"

I turned to look back as I saw them jogging up to me. Just as they were 4 inches away from me, Annabeth put her hands on her knees panting for breath while Thalia looked just as fine. "Where you heading to?" Thalia asked.

I shrugged. "I don't know where. It's my free time, actually. And I don't have anyone to go with or talk to during my free time." Annabeth suddenly breathed deeply before composing herself. She put her hands on her waist as she smiled, "Well, do you want to talk to your Dad?"

My eyes widened. "I'd love to! But, you said phones aren't-"

"Shh!" Thalia and Annabeth shushed me as they grabbed me both in either arms and dragged me to the 12 Cabins that surrounded a Hearth. They led me to a Cabin in between the Cabin that looks like it's been over rated by grasses on the rooftops and a cabin with blue water colors for the roof top and columns. Just as we entered the Cabin, Thalia closed the door quietly then turned to us.

It was no guess that I'm inside the Athena cabin, because bookshelves were everywhere. There were approximately 28 bunks with 28 bookshelves for each bunk. All the bunks were covered in gray blankets, some in white but there more gray than white. Their bunks were all folded clean, pillows fluffed and blankets lay ironed on the bed sheets. The bunks were lined on either side of the cabin, making an honor guard in the middle straight to an oak wood door which I would have guess is the bathroom. There were lamp shades beside each bunk and treasure chests colored gray before them.

Annabeth raked over at least 5 cabin bunks before arriving at hers. She opened her treasure chest and shuffled through it. She threw out an Architecture book on her bed, a Teddy Bear, Camping bag and Anti-Spider spray before saying, "Aha!" as she brought out an ordinary cellphone. My eyes widened and my mouth opened with an 'o'. "No way," I muttered, "You can't possibly have a cell phone? How could you keep it inside there? What if somebody sees it?"

"Yeah, right." Annabeth grinned. "If anyone ever dares try opening my chest, I swear to Hades they'll taste Tartarus at the end of their throats." She tossed me the phone and I caught it with both my hands. "Dial the number of your Father and call him. Tell him urgently that you're fine and that you will be home by Saturday or Sunday. I swear, he already knows you're a half-blood and he dreaded this day would come."

I looked at the phone and I asked her, "Are you sure?"

"I'm positive," Annabeth said. "Don't worry, if you ever get caught, I'll make a cover-up story."

"Thanks," I told her before dialing the number of my Father's cell phone number. He answered the call after 3 rings and asked, "Hello? Ryan Miles, Manager of the New York Times, how can I help you?"

"Dad, it's me, Emily." I said and I heard my Dad sigh in relief at the other line.

"Thank God, you're alright." Dad said and he softened. "You're in the Camp now, aren't you?"

"Yeah." I said.

He sighed desperately in the other line. "I dreaded this day. But I'm glad you're safe. Emily, sweetheart I want you to stay at Camp for as long as you need to-"

"Dad, you knew," I interrupted as Thalia and Annabeth looked at me. They gave me a look of 'Meet us outside' before closing the door of the cabin. I sighed and sat on one of the bunks. "You knew my Mother was Hera, the Goddess of Marriage and Wife to Zeus. A greek goddess. Why didn't you tell me?"

Long silence was heard at the other line, and after merely 10 seconds, I heard my Dad sigh in response as he explained, "I'm sorry, sweetheart. It was too dangerous for you to know. You're the first and only child of Hera who's been born half mortal half god because Hera wasn't that much unfaithful. But I'm telling you that your Mother warns me about her husband."

"I know about Zeus wanting to kill me," I said bitterly and thunder rolled from above as hard rain started to pour out of the heavens. "He wants to kill me because I was made out of infidelity of his wife. But Dad - you could've told me." Tears started dwelling up my eyes as I sniffed and rubbed the back of my hand on my eyes to stop the tears. "I would understand instead of to be put in danger."

"Sweetheart, I'm really sorry." Dad apologized at the other line, and believe it or not, in my sudden exquisite theory, my Dad is crying. Like literally, crying. "I'm sorry I have gotten you into this. It's all my fault, I shouldn't have done that to Hera-"

"Dad, don't blame yourself." I smiled a bit, "You loved her, and for once you made Hera feel special about herself. You made her feel loved that Zeus couldn't even do to her," Thunder continued to roll from above as hard rain started to pour murderously. "Tell you what, I'll go home by Saturday, then we can talk about it, okay?"

"I'm really sorry about everything, Emily-" Dad said above whisper.

"Dad," I interrupted. "Saturday, okay? I promise. Do you already know where Half-Blood Hill is?"

"Yeah, I know." Dad replied and I smiled.

"Meet me there, okay? 9:00 A.M." I said in a whisper.

"Okay sweetheart." Dad said as I heard his Agent, Caryl Newman called for his 3:00 meeting. "Gotta go now. Be careful okay, and stay safe."

"I will."

"And don't forget to be nice to everyone there. They're also your family," My dad added, "and I don't want you picking a fight with someone there-"

"Bye Dad." I giggled and hung op at my Dad. He's always like that, protective and at the same time way too clingy. Just in time, Thalia and Annabeth went inside with scrolls on their hands. They both sat either side of me as they asked simultaneously, "So, how was it?"

"I'll have to meet my Dad by Saturday, down the Half-Blood Hill." I said and Annabeth nodded.

"Well, we're actually on our way to our classes, and since it's your free time-" But Thalia was cut off by the sudden appearance of James Andrews at the front steps of the Athena Cabin. What made me wonder curiously is that James had a sudden look of worry and his knuckles were turning chalk white as one held onto the door knob.

"Sorry to interrupt, but," James stammered as he turned to look outside then in again. "Chiron wants to see us. All four of us. He instructs us to visit Olympus."

"What?" I yelled and they all looked at me as I stammered and coughed, "I- I mean, err, why?"

"Filed trip." James said with bitterness in his voice. "But I have a feeling it's not really a meeting."

"We can't go." Thalia interrupted as she rose from her seat beside me. "A meeting, with all the Olympians?"

"Just about that, sis." James nodded.

Thalia shook her head. "Do you have any idea how dangerous this is? Emily just got to Camp, and if you're concerning all the Olympians, you don't mean.."

"No, Emily can't go." Annabeth said as she glared at James. "Your Father will kill her right then and there in front of the Olympians. We'll go but Emily stays."

"Annabeth, Chiron instructs Emily to come as well." James said as he leaned the side of his arm on the side of the door. "Whether she likes it, or not."

I glanced at Thalia and Annabeth with a worried look. If today is the day of my death, then let the Fates cut my string of life. I nodded and said, "I'll go."

"Emily, you shouldn't!" Thalia snapped as she grabbed both my shoulders and shook it as she said, "Listen to me, you don't know Zeus! When he plans to kill, he wants it directly. Do you understand me, Emily?"

"If he wants me killed, fine." I said bitterly as I looked at James and nodded. "Let's go."

"Emily," Annabeth warned. "Thalia's right. Do you want to get killed in front of the Olympians? In front of your Mother? This will haunt her the rest of her life, and you would have just made your Mother a laughing stock if you died then and there in front of her." Annabeth had a point. Thalia let go of my shoulder as Annabeth placed a hand in one. "Stay."

"She really needs to.." James said and Thalia shot him a look.

"Oh, so you want to see her die in front of the Gods-" Thalia snapped but James interrupted him, "Zeus told me he will do no harm to Emily." We all stared at him completely confused. "Well, for now of course. He'll spare Emily, but if something goes too far, it's over."

"Wow, that helps a lot James," I muttered and he grimaced lightly. I looked at Thalia and Annabeth, nodding. "We go."

"This isn't going to be easy, Emily." Annabeth warned me. "It's never easy when you're facing the twelve Olympians."

"Yeah, but I guess it's pretty easy to die in front of them." I said as I stepped outside the cabin and turned to look back with a bitter smile. "Don't you think?"

TO BE CONTINUED..

Well, I guess that's about it for Chapter 4. I'm still thinking of what would happen when James, Emily, Thalia and Annabeth visit Olympus. It's pretty risky just thinking about it. What do you think? I really need some suggestions for Chapter 5. But anyway, I'm glad I updated for awhile, I suppose. But it won't be an everyday update. I still haven't finished my Novel yet. Anyway, I hoped you like it and review of what you think about this chapter, okay? Thanks. ;)

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