Secrets

The next thing we knew, Brandon was flung into a wall by air. He could have stopped him self but there was no more air in the room. She was controlling all of it, there was so much that it was practically visible as it whipped around her. The lack of air was making it hard to breathe for everyone. Brandon was on the ground now, staring in shock and horror. I yelled for the others to come with me, even though it was hard, they heard me. I jumped out the window, them following behind. I land in the water, all of them except for Apollo and Samantha, fell near me. I surrounded us all with a bubble of air.

"What's wrong with Samantha?" Jacob asked, catching his breath.

"She got mad. She's going to need a while to calm down." I answer for him.

They all nodded and relaxed. The Hecate brothers looked deathly pale as they spoke in hushed tones. I didn't feel like listening in on them so after we all caught our breaths, I allowed the bubble to float us up to the surface.

"There's a trap door right there." Ellie said, pointing to a small door that was just above water. We all swam to it and climb in, one by one.

We were in the ships basement. We all walked back to the living area to find Samantha on her knees, crying, and being hugged by Apollo. I stopped everyone just before we entered.

"It's O.K, daughter of Zeus." Apollo said, trying to soothe her.

"No it's not. I don't even deserve to be called a daughter of Zeus." She cried, her fist clenching even tighter around the shirt, on the area of his shoulders.

"Samantha, you do deserve it. You aren't evil like you claim you are. You're setting off to kill evil, remember? You're just very powerful and you can't control it yet."

"If I'm so powerful then why can't I control it? I want to stop hurting people every time I get the slightest bit mad. I took away all of the oxygen from everyone in a matter of seconds! You saw it! I am evil and I bet they all hate me."

I'd heard enough at this point.

"Samantha, you aren't evil and we don't hate you." I said sternly as I stepped into the room.

She looked up at Apollo and then after realizing he hadn't said it, she turned to us. Her eyes landed on me and she stood so abruptly that Apollo fell backwards. She took a step to us and then recognition flashed in her eyes and she backed away quickly. I, shocked, took a step toward her and she back away more, stepping over Apollo.

"No, stop. I might hurt you. Just stop."

I had one shot at this. I quickly jumped and tackled her, but turned on my back before we hit. She held on tightly to me and looked up, realizing she was on my stomach. She looked down in surprise and I sat up, my arms wrapped tightly around her. Gods, that hurt like hell.

"Samantha, stop. You aren't going to distance yourself away from us. We aren't going to let it happen. I've noticed how your powers work. It happens when your emotions spark too high, then you lose control. We can help you, Samantha." I assure her.

Her eyes begin to water and soon, she's crying again. She wraps her arms around my neck and hugs me, leaning on my shoulder. Brandon comes over to us and kneels beside her, rubbing her back. She looks at him and tackles him into a hug. She cries on his shoulder, too, whispering about how she's sorry. He whispers back to her, telling her that's it's O.K and he understands. Apollo ruins the touching moment by clapping, then sitting up.

"Well, now that everyone's O.K, I can tell you the real reason I'm here." He says.

"It wasn't to heal or flirt with Sam?" I ask, cocking my head to the side.

"Nope, those were both just bonuses." He winks, causing me to roll my eyes. "You see, son of Poseidon, the real reason I'm here is because both Zeus and Poseidon asked me to tell you about your quests. Samantha and you have both been told very little about the upcoming quests you'll have after saving Tony."

"They have quests?" Brandon asks, still holding his sister.

"Yes." Apollo pauses for a moment. "All of you, take Samantha away and bring her back in a few minutes. I need to speak to Tyler alone, and then her."

"Alright."

Brandon stands, lifting Samantha bridal style, and carries her out the room with the others following behind. Jason and Jacob shoot me a look that says just-call-us-if-you-want-him-messed-up. I nod and they walk out, last. Apollo turns to me.

"Interesting friends you have there, demigod." Apollo muses.

"Yeah. But what about my quest?" I ask, sitting cross legged.

"Poseidon will claim your sister December 1st. It'll be your job to find her but she is in America. Her family takes trips across the world, though. Sophia may not even be in America when you think you find her so this will be difficult for you, especially since you want to keep her safe."

"What are you getting at?" I ask, raising my eyebrow.

"You are to leave the night you get back to camp. You shouldn't tell anyone good-bye, either. They think they're going to help you but this is a quest you'll have to do on your own to prove your strength. The only other living thing you'll be taking is River, that horse of yours."

"Hey, only I can call River a horse." I glare.

"Alright, alright. But do you understand what I'm telling you?"

"Yeah, I can't tell anyone I'm leaving. I'll have to leave without saying good-bye. So what? It won't be hard."

Apollo raises an eyebrow, and then chuckles.

"You think that now, demigod."

"What do you-"

"Leave and send in Samantha."

I sigh but stand and walk out. The others are a little on down the hallway and I walk up to Samantha.

"Hey, it's your turn." I tell her.

She nods and walks back into the room.

"What'd he tell you?" Brandon asks.

"Nothing I didn't already know." I lie, looking back down the hall.

~X~X~X~

It'd taken Samantha a little longer with her meeting. Actually, it'd taken her two hours. When she came out, I noticed she was wearing another necklace. While the locket her father had given her had been a regular sized chain, this one had been almost a choker. The chain held a gold ring. It had no diamond or gem on it, it was just a plain golden ring. I raised my eyebrow but the look she shot me said don't ask.

"So, who's hungry?" Ellie asked.

"Me." Everyone replied in unison.

Suddenly, a man with blonde hair and red eyes appeared.

"Prometheus." Ellie said, backing away in shock.

"Are you ashamed, daughter?" The man asked, smiling slightly.

Well, there's Ellie's secret. She's not Hephaestus' daughter! Oh my! Ah and does anyone know what Samantha's necklace is? I doubt anyone could guess but I will hint: It's another weapon! :P well, bye! And don't hesitate to review!