All That Glitters Isn't Gold

by 11percyjackson11

Silena's story throughout the books. Watch her as she goes through life and is tricked by Luke. After all, how did he do that? There is a way for you to find out. All you need to do is review, that way you can read more to find out why and how! R&R please

4. Chapter 4

So, I'm back with another installment of All That Glitters Isn't Gold! Although, I think that you would know that already...

ANYWAYS, to the Mint Green Twizzle- PM me your character cause you got it right! *applauds*

Oh yeah, sorry about killing off Nicole as well. It had to be done anyways.

"Hey dad." Silena hugged her father fiercely before moving back as he ran a critical eye over here, taking in her dirtied Camp Half Blood t shirt and torn shorts.

"I thought you were at camp with Clover." He raised one eyebrow at her, the startling blue eyes piercing into Silena.

She smiled a faulty smile, "I was. We got there... Gods, it was only yesterday. Anyways, I'm here with two- One other person to collect the Rye gals."

Mr. Beauregard's eyes and demeanor took on a confused appearance at his daughter's statement. "Why do you correct yourself Silena? What happened?" His voice flowed with with a rich strength, reinforcing her from the inside.

"Two others came with me originally. One of them, Sonya Yew, a daughter of Apollo, and the other, Nicole Foxx, my half sister..." Silena choked up at this point, and buried her angelic face into her hands. From there, a muffled voice continued between hiccups, "We ran... Into some monsters... In the... alleyway. Nicole..."

Her father cut in softly, placing a comforting hand onto her back, and drawing her in to hold her close. "Silena, you should get Josie, Lydia, and Faye if you were already attacked by monsters then. Come now, we must hurry!" He placed a small silvery sign hanging on the outside of the door that read TAKING A BREAK BE BACK IN TEN.

"Thanks, Dad. Sonya said that she would talk to Chiron about transport." Silena got up and followed her father out of the door, back onto the bright street. Making a sharp turn to the left, they entered the building next door, an apartment building. The outside was a grim face of brick, while the inside was a pleasant and cheerful atmosphere in stark comparison to the brick. The dark wood floors gleamed, obviously having been recently polished. The sunlight filtering through the window fell upon soft green walls that were adorned with swirling paintings of vibrant colors splattered onto it. IN a space between the elevators and the steps a fountain was singing as each drop followed one another to the pool below, only to be shot up once mopre through the point of the "sword." The attendant, and landlord, Joseph Knight grinned at the duo from his counter.

Joseph was in his mid twenties and had spiky light brown hair accompanied by a pair of twinkling hazel brown eyes. "Why, if it isn't the Beauregards!" He rushed over to Silena and her father, pumping their hands up and down in an enthusiastic handshake.

Silena managed a small, feeble smile in return to his ear to ear grin. "Hey, Joe. Are the Ryes in?"

"Yes they are. Mr. Rye has an hour before he has to go to his next job."

Mr. Beauregard clapped Joe on the back as he walked to the stairs, calling out a thanks. Silena followed him, and began climbing the metal spiral staircase after him. The safe guards under the hand railing was an intricate design of nature, featuring birds and flowers weaving in and out of each other. It was amazing how for the small rent that Joe Knight charged, you could stay in such a high quality residence.

When they reached the third floor, Mr. Beauregard led Silena into the hallway. Their feet sank into the luxurious plush red rug that was sprawled across the wood floor. The pair strolled down the hallway at a brisk pace, their eyes tearing from one gold apartment number to another until they had reached 3C, the residence of the Ryes. Silena knocked on it tentatively. The dark stained door swung open within three seconds to reveal a freckled face framed by dirty blonde hair strands that were escaping from the messy bun piled atop the girl's head. Her dark green eyes danced happily, and she looked like she was around Silena's age at 13. She drew Silena into a bear hug as she was squealing, "Oh my gosh! You're actually here!" She then drew back and punched Silena on the arm.

"Ow! Josie, what was that for?" Silena exclaimed indignantly.

"Because you left for TWO WEEKS without giving me ANY warning and not calling me!" Josie was telling her as she dragged Silena into the apartment. Compared to the pristine lobby, 3c paled in comparison style wise. The dark blue sofa was second hand, and the armchair was worn down as well. Nevertheless they were occupied, the chair with a thin man wearing reading glasses, and the sofa with two other girls who looked like clones of Josie. Makes sense, because they were all triplets; Josephine, or Josie; Lydia; and Alyssa, better known as Allie.

"Owen." The man in the chair peered at Mr. Beauregard. "And to what do I owe this favor?"

"It's time."

Sorry if it's short guys! ): I have an algebra SOL tomorrow. D: At least I get to miss Spanish for it! :D

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Also, I would like to know~ Would you prefer longer chapters with fewer updates, or shorter updates with more frequent updates? I can try my best, but my teachers are also going to be scrambling around preparing for the other end of the year tests. /-:

Thanks for reading and as always, REVIEW! :D

-psylocke13