A/N Last chapter! The next story is called, The Summer to Remember. I am holding off The Lost Hero events just for another year so Lindy can have a full summer before the next war.
So apparently, the next two weeks were really extra to the normal camp session. So this is basically how it went.
I led the Apollo cabin around to lessons, but lessons weren't lessons they were really slack off times and fooling around. Basically, we were celebrating the victory of the war. Many new Apollo campers arrived and I figured out why. Percy, instead of taking the gift of immortality, made the gods promise to recognize all their kids by their thirteenth birthday. All minor gods were also given a thrown on Olympus and a cabin at Camp Half Blood. Cabin seven had more campers then it started off with before the war, maybe even double.
New cabins were starting to be built. Nico had a few skeletons working on his cabin, and the others were worked on daily by the ones who will be living there, and others who wanted to help.
I became good friends with a lot of people at camp, and most of them forgot about the whole me being on the other side thing. Connor and I became good friends, and so did me and Katie, who is yes, now dating Travis Stoll.
I teased Annabeth a lot about saying how the first time I met her, I was saying that her and Percy were a good couple and teasing her about it. Now, she just blushed and nodded. She and Percy were very close through the two weeks, and I became close to them.
Rachel stayed the rest of the session too, and was very funny when joking around about the Oracle thing, though it was a serious matter. That made us laugh more when she said it like that.
But the closer it got to the end, the more I remembered my mom. She was still worried sick about me. I had decided to wait until the end to go back to San Francisco where she would be staying right now at our original home. I couldn't help but feel the guilt inside me of not contacting her, but what would I say to her? Before he left, Apollo explained to me that mom had no idea who he really was, and some mortals would go mad if they figured out the truth. I should tell my mom I was kidnapped, or make up a story like that, but was taken in by a summer camp when I was found. Chiron told me I will be coming back next summer to train more. That was when I decided I wasn't going to be a year rounder and I was going to live with my mom during the school year.
The last night of session at the campfire, a camp bead was added to everyone's necklace. My first bead was of the Empire State Building, and of all the names of the kids that died were etched into the bead also. The Hephaestus campers picked out the design. There were too many names, I wondered how yet fit them all. Later when I was looking at he bead, I even found Luke and Ethan's names. Selena was there too. I found so many people I recognized from the few days I knew them.
So, did you ever wonder what Connor did with my armor? Well, he asked the Hephaestus kids to help him make it into a sort of puppet that we found in the arena as Connor made it do crazy silly things. It was impossible to fight, because you were laughing too much. Eventually, Clarisse chopped it down to bits, and I thanked her in the end, but she didn't really know why. I just laughed and walked away saying, "Nothing."
So the last morning, I gathered my stuff and left my deputy head counselor, Riley, in charge. I said my goodbyes and then headed off to the Big House where Chiron told me to go when I was ready.
"Hey," Connor said walking next to me. "You leaving so soon?"
"Yep," I said. "I have to get back to my mom. She probably thinks I'm dead. You're a year rounder I presume."
"Uh-huh."
"That's cool. Well do me a favor." I leaned in close. "Don't kill yourself while I'm gone, or your brother for that matter...well you know, just don't blow anything up."
"Who are you my mother?"
"Yes. Now go clean your cabin!"
"No."
We began to laugh, and we did until we reached the Big House.
"See you around Stoll."
"Bye Pop Star." I hugged him goodbye despite the use of the nickname he gave me that I hate. I went up the front porch steps into the Big House. As I did I went over all my goodbyes making sure I said them to all of my friends. I did.
I stepped inside and Chiron was already waiting for me. He was in his wheel chair form because of his injuries. He was told that he should stay like that for a while. He had a newspaper in his hands, and I had a small glimpse of an article that read: Super Star's Daughter Still Missing. I swallowed hard.
"Ah, Lindy." He said putting down his newspaper. "I have arranged transportation home for you. San Francisco correct?" I nodded. "Is air fare okay?"
"If I can get home safely before my mom goes totally insane, I'm good."
"Well, there are no promises." Chiron smiled, and I hoped he was joking. "Argus will drive you to the airport. Are you all packed?" I held up my knife, sword and small duffle bag with my few clothes.
"Yep, with all I got." I said. "Um, what will they say about my sword and knife?" he hesitated looking oddly at my two weapons.
"Nothing, but don't draw attention to yourself. Walk in and out casually. Some mortals can see through the Mist, so be careful. Put your knife in your bag, and keep your sword close."
"Okay." I sighed heavily then leaned over to him and gave him a hug. He was surprised at first, but then gave in. "Thank you for taking me in." I whispered.
"Anytime child." he said. He patted my hand and then I left with Argus in one of the camp cars.
First I looked back at the top of the hill and patted Peleus on the head. I waved to Annabeth and Percy who were by the volleyball quart and then I started off down the hill with Argus.
I sat in the front seat next to Argus. We didn't talk, but Argus never does. I just stared out my window. I'm going home.
At the airport I said goodbye to Argus and thanked him. He just nodded his head, and tipped his hat at me. He drove the car away and I watched it until I couldn't see the car anymore. I took a deep breath, and turned to the airport, sword in one hand and ticket in the other.
Casually, I walked inside.
Luckily I got on the plane with no trouble, with my bag still with me and my sword also. Just in case, I tucked my sword behind the seat I was in. I looked out the window until someone sat down next to me.
I looked over to see a boy with brown hair and blue eyes sit down next to me. He was wearing a sweatshirt and a purple t-shirt poked out of it. He caught me looking at him and looked at me. Drew would definitely be jealous of me because this boy was cute. She was always bragging about getting to sit next to random boys on all her trips on planes, trains and bus rides.
"Hi." He said shyly then paused. "Do I know you?" Obvious question for a boy to try and hit on girls. I sighed heavily.
"No," I said blushing. "No you don't."
"Um, okay." He said. "I'm Erik." My head began to throb, and that never meant anything good. I decided to change my name for reasons that were only created by instincts.
"I'm Jenna." I said.
"Nice to meet you." he said and shook his head. "I'm really serious, I think I know you."
I sighed again and shuffled my feet making my sword fall out of place and clatter on the ground. Erik looked at me wide eyed, but no one else seemed to notice.
"Is that-?"
"No." I said sternly looking him straight in the eyes. For a moment his eyes went misty and had a blank gaze.
"When do you think we'll take off?" he asked still in a daze. While he was looking up the aisle, I pulled my sword up to where it was before and out of sight.
"Uh, I don't know." I said quickly. "A few minutes maybe."
And that is when my nervousness began. My palms were sweating, I gripped the arms of my chair tightly, and I swear I was hyperventilating.
I really hoped Zeus was in a good mood and so did my friend over here, Erik. He was doing the same thing as me, which kind of freaked me out even more. I was beginning to sweat and debated on taking off my sweatshirt, but I was wearing my camp half blood tee and I really didn't want to bring attention to myself. Instead I just rolled up the sleeves.
I didn't really relax until we touched down in San Francisco. I noticed that Chiron happened to find me a plane that went straight to San Francisco. Erik and I both let out a deep sigh as we touched down. Only later did I recognize him to look like Connor and Travis, and all the other Hermes kids for that matter. But this guy's nose was bigger.
I waited for him to get off first being that he recognized my sword to be a sword. After he was gone, I stood up and grabbed my sword and started out.
Apparently he had forgotten something so he had turned around and gone back, and he saw me with my sword. His eyes were wide again. "It is a-" He paused. "Who are you?" I didn't even hesitate. I bolted away from him and ran out of the airport. I knew my way around this place good enough now that I could navigate through it easily. I probably lost him a few sections back, if he was even following me.
Sighing greatly, I called a taxi and told them the address. "Trying to spot a celebrity, girlie?" The taxi man asked.
"Sort of." I said smiling.
When he pulled up to the large gates he said, "Good luck getting in there, girlie. Ms. Scarlett is a little picky on visitors these days." then he got a good look at me. "You aren't that missing girl are you?"
I shrugged. "Maybe, I don't know." I picked up a little more sarcasm then I thought from Connor. I rolled my eyes at the thought.
"You are!" He exclaimed. "Look if I can meet your mom-"
"I'll just be paying you now." I handed him the money, and got out of the car. "Thank you so much."
"Yeah, yeah." he grumbled then pulled away. I took one more breath then pressed the button.
"Hello?" Laura's voice sounded. "How may I help you?"
"Um, I have a little delivery for Ms. Scarlett." I looked up into the camera, tilting my sunglasses down.
"I'm sorry Ms. Scarlett is not-" Laura pauses. "Oh my god Lindy!" Then her voice became muffled. "No I'm not lying George!" He voice became normal again. "C'mon in Lindy."
"Do me a favor." I said. "Don't tell mom yet."
"Where have you been?" Laura demanded. Our maid was very persistent.
The gates opened. I took in the smell of freshly cut grass and then bolted for the front door. I walked straight in dropping my sword in the umbrella basket and my bag down next to it.
"I'm home." I muttered. And I never thought I would be so happy to be here. I wanted to say that out loud, but it didn't seem necessary.
From out of the living room Laura and George emerged and ran to give me a hug. To be honest, it wasn't like I was in love with them before, I actually didn't really like them, but I embraced their warm arms anyway.
"Laura." I heard someone say. "Who was at the gates?" George and Laura let go of me.
"Go upstairs." Laura said quietly she had tears in her eyes. She clasped her hands together and smiled.
Slowly, and silently, I walked up the stairs while my mother call from her room for Laura.
Finally my mom stood up and I heard footsteps on the other side of her door. I knocked just because.
"Laura, who was-" My mother stopped mid sentence when she opened the door. She looked at me for a split second. I was definitely a sight. Supposedly I have been gone for two months, and I looked great. My hair was combed and let down and it flowed down my back. I was wearing my t-shirt and a brand new sweat shirt. My jeans were washed and my sneakers were new from the camp store. My camp necklace with the bead on it was the only thing that stood out but my mom looked right past that.
She instantly began to tear up. "Lindy." She whispered.
"Mom." I began to cry in her arms. We both crumbled to the floor and she held me tightly. "Mom I am so sorry."
"Shh." she said. And ran her fingers through my hair. "No, I'm sorry okay?" And I told her my lie. I had to. I told her how I was "kidnapped" from the campground and how I escaped and was found by a summer camp. I looked her straight in the eyes as I told her this as Apollo had instructed. "Put all of your emption into it." he had said. I could hear my father saying. In some small way, I knew my father had just taught me how to manipulate the Mist, and I just used it on my mom.
And so, the paparazzi found out I was home, and they were on our door step in an hour. My mother and I didn't leave her room, where we just talked. I told her everything about camp. Well everything I could. I told her about my friends and our great times we had. I had to make a few up to fill up a month's worth of activities. I also said we had tried to contact my mom, but we couldn't. My mom didn't care though, as long as I was home, she was fine.
"You are never leaving my sight again." she said when I was finished. She pulled me in for one last hug, and then together we went out to the paparazzi to tell them off. I debated on bring my sword out there, but decided otherwise.
And I never regretted one thing that happened that summer.
A/N And that is the end! :) Look for Lindy's next story, A Summer to Remember! THANKS!
