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Chapter 36
Lisa's POV
I think I overreacted because the whole gasping thing was a little much, but when you just randomly see the annoying guy who tagged along without your permission change hair color. You're a little surprised. Although, I have to admit he looked a lot less arrogant with jet black hair-maybe a little cuter.
"Yeah, I probably should've told you, right?" He asked.
"You think?" I sighed. His hair was still in the same style and everything was the same, but the hair. Why?
"You're probably wondering why, right?" I nodded and thought a curse for letting him read my mind.
"It's simple. My brother was born with the amazing demigod powers and I was born with color changing hair." Simon shrugged.
"Do you have battling skills?" I asked.
"Yeah, but they're not as great as Adrian's." He said gloomily.
"You have some serious brother issues." I said.
"It's not always easy living in someone's shadow, but I bet you wouldn't know what that feels like." He said.
"I know what you mean, but I don't know what you feel like. Let's go." I said changing the subject. It was already night time. There was a blanket of stars in the sky, but I knew I needed to at least catch up to the others. I couldn't fail this time. I just couldn't. I started running not caring if Simon followed or not, but I heard heavy breathing and footsteps behind me, so I started to slow down. I might need to get there fast, but I couldn't be caught, either.
He was about as stealthy as an ox. I heard leaves crunching and twigs snapping as he caught up to me. I made a 'shh' motion with my fingers. He mouthed me a 'sorry' and gave me an apologetic glance. I ushered him in front of me. When I saw the others sleeping around a fire they set camp near I breathed a sigh of relief. I could finally sleep. I grabbed out my sleeping bag with Simon looking at me.
I almost groaned. Of course he didn't have a sleeping bag. I tossed him mine and I took out a Poke ball. I released out a Torchic. I honestly didn't like the appearances of its evolve forms, so I just kept it a little cutie. I honestly didn't have a thing for most fire types, so I having one was kind of rare.
I probably shouldn't have put my biggest fire types in the PC either. My Volcarona or Arcanine would be super warm right now. Why did I only have to have six fire types? And four of them are small too since I refuse to evolve them. I guess I was going to have to make do with a Torchic. Well, I guess I could also send out my Victini too. I approved of the idea since it was fall, but before I could I felt a familiar blanket wrap around me.
"If you seriously hate me so much I'll move." Simon said immediately, but quietly.
"It's fine. I just hope my mom doesn't see me." I said.
"In the middle of the forest?" He motioned to the trees surrounding us and hiding us from the others.
"Yeah, she has certain people watching for her. I'm tired, night." I changed the subject quickly before he could ask me more. I snuggled in the dark green blanket and fell asleep leaning on a tree, but I must've moved because I was leaning against something warm. I really hoped it was my Torchic and not Simon. I seriously didn't need to see this boy killed because of me.
Misty's POV
We were at the demigod camp, but it was easy. It also felt like someone was following us the whole time. I also thought for sure we'd have to battle Centaurs or something. I was really looking forward to kill something smaller than Cerberus. Hopefully not a bug, though. Those things are just so disgusting! They're creepy, crawly legs are just the worse! I just hate when one of my loose hairs fall onto my arms and it feels like a bug! I still have nightmares from those disgusting things!
Anyway, the demigod base was kind of plain. By that I mean completely not plain! There were tons of weapons everywhere, there was a huge lake for swimming, sword practices were everywhere, and there was people training with powers! This place was a tomboy's paradise.
It was so tempting to go join the others, but I knew Dawn and Ash's injuries came first. No matter how fun it'd be to go swimming or how fun it'd be to beat some novices in fights. I quietly fought my strong urges and went with the others. We passed a mini forest to a camp of about ten camps. There were people rushing out every minute with nurse hats-yes, even the guys.
I'm guessing this was the medical part of a demigod base. I wonder if all demigod bases were like this. I saw Drew talking to one of the male nurses. They looked like they were having an argument, probably about the injured 'outsider.' When I saw the pale male nurse nod we walked to a tent not really saying anything. I decided to break the silence,
"What's going on?" Curiosity and maybe excitement was the only thing I could feel right now.
"The medical force is going to heal Dawn, so no need to worry." Drew said mocking her on the last part. We entered the tent. Inside was a plain bed with white bed sheets and white covers (Clean covers), a white table with a variety of colored liquids in diverse shaped bottles (Also clean).
"Okay, so what's going to happen? Are they going to do surgery or something?" Leaf interrupted.
"Nah, most of them are in the Apollo force." Gary replied.
"Oh, but what's with the whole 'force' thing?" Leaf examined a bottle of blue liquid on a nearby white table.
"We're all assigned a force when we join. I'm part of the Dionysus force. I'm also part of the Advanced force. I'm the best of course. We're all assigned one or more forces. Most people have two, but the oldest ones usually have three unless you're a really crappy demigod, like May." Drew flicked his hair. May's face scrunched up into a scowl and glared.
"So how many forces can you be in?" Leaf questioned ignoring May.
"There's not really a limit, but most people can only get in 1 to 3. The most I've seen is 4." Gary shrugged.
"Oh." Leaf said bluntly. Gary took advantage of her simple statement and wrapped his arms around her waist. I had to roll my eyes at this. Of course knowing him for the short time I have he needs to do this in front of the injured.
"I saw that look. I know you'd be happy if Ash did this to you." He smirked.
I flushed bright red, "No, why would I? He's my friend. H-he's not my boyfriend or anything." My blush and stammer gave it away, though causing the one and only smirk that makes me want to punch arrogant boys with the same look. The smirk is an evil and sick creation, especially if it's from an arrogant person or not me.
"Uh huh." Gary said.
"Keep talking and you're going to be kissing the dirt." I said with false joy.
"Why would I do that? I could be kissing something else." Leaf blushed upon hearing this.
"Go get a room!" I said exasperated.
"Will do." Gary gave me a mock salute and dragged a tomato red Leaf out. I looked at the room again. Dawn was on the bed sleeping with Paul sitting on the edge looking as passive as ever. May and Drew were having one of their flirt fests again and I couldn't find my best guy friend anywhere. If I had a guess, Ash is either training his Pokémon or he's eating.
"Hey, lovebirds where's the mess hall, cafeteria, or whatever you call your lunch room." I said.
"Looking for Ash?" Drew said giving the smirk. I felt my eye twitch.
"That and I'm hungry." I said making an excuse.
"Whatever you say, but now that you mention it I am kind of hungry. Paul, you coming?" Paul didn't say anything and just sat there.
"I'll take that as a no." Drew opened the flap of the tent and walked towards a white building. I'm starting to think the Greeks were a little obsessed with marble, ivory, and other whitish rocks. He walked pass it and toward a large, wood cabin. Okay, not as obsessed as I thought. There were noises coming from the building. He walked passed a group of girls who batted their eyelashes flirtatiously (and disgustingly) at Drew. I took a peek at May who was clenching her fist with abnormal strength.
Drew ignored them and went straight in the wooden cabin. I instantly caught sight of the mound of food shaped like a skyscraper. Ash.
"EAT! EAT! EAT! EAT!" Was being chanted over and over as Ash continuingly stuffed his mouth with mouthfuls of food. I shouldn't have been surprised, but seriously? Does he really have to eat so much? I shrugged grabbed a plate of spaghetti, pizza, buttered buns, and other delicious foods. Honestly, traveling ten miles is exhausting! I was starved. I got forks, sauces, and I got some Root Beer.
When I tasted a forkful of the spaghetti I almost screamed, "Yum!" because it was delicious. I wonder if they put some kind of special parmesan or magic powder because it was the best spaghetti I've had in my entire life. I quickly stabbed a piece of broccoli-what, I need something healthy!-and threw it into my mouth. I was right! Best piece of broccoli in my life!
I wonder if this is how Ash tastes everything. I ate until I was stuffed, but Ash was still eating. How's that even possible?
"You know if you stare at Ash for even longer you're probably going to win an award for longest time for not blinking." Drew commented from across me. I jumped. I really hadn't notice Drew take a seat right next to me. I also didn't notice that May had joined Ash in eating large quantities of food. I dumped my white-See what I mean?-tray and put it with the other dirty and used ones.
I sighed; maybe I was starting to develop feelings for a boy (again). Hopefully this time my heart won't shatter into a million pieces.
Gary's POV
I had finally gotten rid of the others. Now I finally have some alone time with my longest lasting girlfriend. We were sitting on a hidden hill I usually come to lose steam at. It seems I have a lot of steam cooling hills even though I hardly ever get truly angry. I realized this moment was one of the cliché moments where most people would coo at, but whatever. My arm was around Leaf's shoulders, her head leaning against my body, and my head on top of hers.
"Hey, Leaf." I said interrupting the peaceful silence.
"Yeah?" She sighed dreamily.
"I kind of have to go take um, a piss." I said ruining the moment. I heard her laugh and I could feel her roll her eyes.
"Okay, we should check on the others, anyway." I got up first and offered her my hand. She took it and dusted her white skirt off. Not exactly what you'd wear for traveling, but I'm not complaining. The skirt only went to her mid knees and she wore a green tank top one that fit her perfectly by showing off all her top curves. It's kind of ironic how she's the only girl I haven't lusted while I've dated her. Weird. Ashy boy better not be rubbing off on me.
I walked with a thoughtful mind on the way back, but I felt someone put a gag over my mouth. I didn't need to be a genius to know that there was probably some kind of sleeping gas on it. I held my breath, but some guy with a black ski mask-how cheesy-jabbed my gut with his elbow. I coughed and breathed in. Yep, sleeping gas.
I forced my eyes open, but I felt them slowly shut with a thought,
Leaf, you better not have been captured.
Okay, I'm really sorry for updating on Monday, but I've been seriously busy! I had to clean up after my sister (She's a total pig!), then my cousins came right in the middle of my cleaning and I had to deal with them, and on Sunday I was out shopping and stuff, so I might update early as an apology gift! Review!
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