I grabbed a cup of hot chocolate and handed it to Silena but she had not said a word since she heard of Beckendorfs death. I hadn't said anything either but I felt like I should to try and reassure my friend. I just didn't know what to say, what do you say when your friend is killed who was also your friends boyfriend? Anyway Michael and Clarisse were fighting about that stupid flying chariot when Percy walked in.
After a lengthy conversation about the flying chariot I guess Clarisse saw her pride and her father insulted because she looked ready to murder everyone in the room. She threw her dagger into the ping pong table "You all can fight this war without Ares!" and with that she walked out of the room. I sighed and propped my feet up on the table, this was freaking anarchy.
I didn't pay much attention after that as Percy repeated the prophecy, yeah I knew what the prophecy said honestly I think Percy was the only one who didn't know it. Anyway soon he mentioned a spy and I quickly glanced over to Silena who had tears streaming down her cheeks now. I looked back and saw Travis looking at me "What's your problem Stoll?" I asked annoyed.
"Just wondering how long you thought you could be a spy before we found out." he said casually and I got out of my chair. Everyone started arguing and I zeroed in on Travis "It's so obvious Strife!" he shouted. I grabbed him and slammed him against the wall, everyone was too engrossed in their own arguments to care.
"Listen here kid! Beckendorf was my friend! I would never betray him like that! You on the other hand I would gladly throttle!" I barked and he pushed me away. We argued back and forth calling each other some pretty nasty things. I noticed Katie Gardner and Connor arguing back and forth too when Silena opened her mouth.
"Stop! Charlies dead...and you're all arguing like little kids!" she said and started sobbing again. I let go of Travis and we all looked down in guilt, fighting was getting us nowhere.
You did not just hear me say that!
Anyway I left the war council after that, I wasn't a councilor just an informant or whatever you want to call me. Rat? Traitor? Any of these can work. I made my way to the forges when I saw some sort of glow coming from the forest. I tried to make it out but it was too indistinct.
I finally couldn't take it anymore and I ran after the weird glow. I didn't have my gun anymore, I had given it to Beckendorf before...everything happened. Anyway I was running into the forest defenseless, which was pretty stupid but I'm known for my stupidity so no one stopped me.
I ran through the trees after the glowing thing when I entered a clearing. It had three thrones woven from tree branches and in the center was Nico di Angelo "Death Breath? What are you doing here?" I asked and the young boy jumped at my voice. He turned around and recognized me and smiled.
"Just saying goodbye." he said and stepped to the side to show the ghost of a teenager.
"Beckendorf?" I asked amazed as the ghost of my friend smiled.
"Hey man, good to see you." he said his voice was soft and peaceful. I felt tears threatening to break free as I saw my dead friend. I hung my head in shame but I head in shame but he just laughed a little "I'm sorry about your gun Sam. Kind of lost it." he said chuckling.
I looked up amazed "My gun?! Forget about my gun! What about you?! You're dead man! Silena is devastated and so are your siblings and the whole camp! Including me man...I should have gone with you. " I said and Nico winced at how loud I was shouting. Beckendorf looked down at his ghostly form and shrugged like it was no big deal.
"You know for an alleged sociopath you're pretty warm hearted." he said laughing and I couldn't help but crack a smile.
"Alright so I'm not made of stone sue me." I said and sat down in front of the ghost next to Nico. I looked at him and he still seemed a little guilty "Dude, it's just a gun. I used to think they were a part of me and I loved them but hearing about your death...It's just a gun man." I said and Beckendorf relaxed at that.
"So are you going to try for the Isles?" Nico asked and Beckendorf shook his head with a smile.
"I'm waiting for someone, plus I like it here. Very peaceful oh Nico do me a favor and tell Percy that it's not his fault. It was my decision. Sam? Can you watch out for my siblings? Especially Jake and Harley? They can be pretty reckless sometimes. Just take care of them okay?" he asked and I nodded. It was the least I could do for my friend.
We heard a loud bark in the distance, looks like someone let Mrs. O'Leary out "I'll go check on them now and Beckendorf?" I asked and my dead friend looked at me as he faded into nothing. I bit my lip "I'll make sure you didn't die in vain. None of your siblings are dying as long as I'm alive...I swear on the River Styx." we heard thunder rumble, the deal was made. I gulped but stood up confidently, I meant what I said no one is dying when I'm still breathing.
Beckendorf smiled as he waved goodbye "So long Strife." he said faintly as he vanished into the air.
I let a tear fall down my cheek.
"So long Beckendorf."
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