I do not own Skillet, as much as I want them =(
Connor teleported me back home so I could get properly dressed for the service (Luke could do it in the first book so shouldn't all Hermes kids be able to do it?). I walked into my closet and came out wearing a strapless black dress. Connor took one look and I thought his eyes were going to pop out of socket.
"Maybe you're a daughter of Aphrodite" he joked, trying to lighten the mood. He was wearing a white dress shirt with a black tie that was not on properly. I walked back over to him and redid his tie. He sensed my sadness and pulled me closer to him.
"Do I have to do this?" I asked, hoping he would say no.
"You're the only family she has left. And don't worry, I'll be there every step of the way for you" he replied as his hand stroked my cheek. I nodded but didn't look up at him. He whispered teleport in Greek and we appeared in a cemetery. Silently we walked to the small group of chairs and sat in front of the coffin. The pastor or whatever he was began the ceremony and glanced up at me, trying to signal me to join him. I nodded and got up from my seat. I walked over and stood by the guy and felt a hand on my shoulder. Connor looked surprised and terrified. I looked behind me and saw Athena wearing a simple black dress and Ares wearing a black suit, standing behind me. I felt a tear slide down my cheek; although I couldn't tell if it was from happiness that they actually care or because of the circumstance. The ceremony ended with the casket being lowered into the ground. The other people that had showed up left, leaving Connor and I alone with the two Gods. Ares pulled out a dozen roses and laid them on the grass in front of the tombstone. Very softly I could hear him singing, and it surprised all of us.
Hey Lucy I remember your name
I left a dozen roses on your grave today
I'm in the grass on my knees, wipe the leaves away
I just came to talk for a while, got some things I need to say
Now that its over, I just wanna hold her
I'd give up all the world to see
That little piece of Heaven looking back at me
Now that its over, I just wanna hold her
I've gotta live with the choices I made
And I can't live with myself today
Hey Lucy I remembered your birthday
They said it'd bring some closure to say your name
I know I'd do it all different if I had the chance
But all I got are these roses to give
And they can't help me make amends
Now that its over, I just wanna hold her
I'd give up all the world to see
That little piece of Heaven looking back at me
Now that its over, I just wanna hold her
I've gotta live with the choices I made
And I can't live with myself today
Here we are, now you're in my arms
I never wanted anything so bad
Here we are for a brand new start
Living the life that we could've had
Me and Lucy walking hand in hand
Me and Lucy never wanna end
Just another moment in your eyes
I'll see you in another life in Heaven
Where we never say goodbye
Now that its over I just wanna hold her
I'd give up all the world to see
That little piece of Heaven looking back at me
Now that its over I just wanna hold her
I've gotta live with the choices I made
And I can't live with myself today
Here we are, now you're in my arms
Here we are for a brand new start
I gotta live with the choices I've made
And I can't live with myself today
Me and Lucy walking hand in hand
Me and Lucy never wanna end
I've gotta live with the choices I've made
And I can't live with myself today
Hey Lucy I remember your name…
I glanced over to Connor, tears streaming down my cheeks. He got up and held me close to him.
"I thought you didn't care about her" I said as Ares got up from the grass.
"I really loved your mother, even though Athena did not approve of it at all. She was the hardest for me to let go, but its worse being here…knowing she is gone" he replied before looking away. I escaped Connor's grasp and walked over to him. I caught him by surprise as I hugged him. To my own surprised he hugged back, something I could never imagine him doing.
"You and Connor should get back to camp. And we better get back to Olympus Ares" Athena stated after clearing her throat. I nodded and looked back up at my father, for once not feeling any anger towards him. I slowly backed up and Connor put his hand on my shoulder. He whispered in Greek and we were standing in the Hermes cabin. I glanced up at the clock and saw it was time for lunch. Connor and I quickly changed into normal clothes and walked to the dining pavilion. Before we could sit down everyone's gaze shifted to above my head. I glanced up and saw a red spear burning in flames (I thought this was how an Ares kid would get claimed since it was never established in the books).
"Behold, Skylar Murrdock, daughter of Ares" Chiron called out. I smiled and sat at the Ares table, getting surprised looks by my half-brothers and sisters. I looked out to the forest and saw a boar watching our table. I swear it was proudly smiling at me.
"Thanks dad"
Aww she finally got claimed =) And that's the end of it folks! My next installment in this little series will be up within a few days and its call Who do I love? It will be shorter then the last two but afterwards the quest begins! Love you all and REVIEW =)
