Chapter 3

I wake up to the nurse putting some goo on my face. "You are almost healed. The swelling is mostly gone. You should stay here over night and you will probably be good to go to class tomorrow."

When she is done and I look over to see that Jake is awake. But he isn't alone. James is over there and so his Jakes parents.

"How are you feeling Jake?" I asked I hope he isn't freaked out about everything.

"I'm fine. Confused and really shocked. How are you feeling. I heard you got a real beating." He says with a smile.

"Oh please, I got hit once. It was nothing." I replied smiling also.

"So you are feeling better?" James asked me and he came over towards me.

"Yeah, just a little sore, but other than that I am fine." I told him. Then I make him lean into me. "Does he know anything?"

"A little. you should probably explain a little more."

So I turn to Jake and I start explaining things slowly. I tell him that the Greek myths aren't myths and that thing was a minotaur and there is a big possibility you are a demigod and it probably sensed him and that's why he took you. And we are going to the camp over Christmas

"Mr. and Mrs. Rochester, do you have any idea who his god figures would be." I asked

"Yes. My father is Apollo and my husbands father is Ares. We knew this when we were in school but I had a really bad incident and was severely injured and I wanted to keep my son safe as long as possible." Says Jakes mom.

"That will help a lot when we get to camp. And lucky for you, I have a really good friend in Ares cabin and he will be able to help." I say.

"What do they do at this camp?" He asked

"Well you learn a lot of battle techniques and learn about the gods and Greek culture and a lot of things actually. Its fun." I say.

"You will only be there for Christmas and the summer? You aren't missing school or anything?" James asked me.

"I wouldn't miss school for anything. I love it here." I say with a big smile.

Jakes parents had to leave soon after that, and Jess came in right when they left. We all talked for a little bit then it was 8 and all the guest had to leave.

I was getting tired again and about to fall asleep. But then Jake said, "Nolez, I was really scared today. Maybe I'm not from the god of war. You weren't scared at all. Does it get easier?" He asked. I could tell he didn't want to say that in front of anyone.

"Its ok to be scared. And I was scared today. I was terrified. Even demigods from Ares get scared. But when it is for someone or something you love, like my best friend. You have to put your fear aside and your battle instincts take over." I said trying to comfort my best friend.

"Ok. Thanks Noelle. That helps a lot."

"No problem, Jake. We have each others back now. good night."

"Good night, Noelle."

I fell asleep easily that night and I wasn't looking forward to tomorrow. Everyone will be staring at me and spreading crazy rumors that will eventually come back to me.