Chapter 10:
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Um...hi? *dodges chairs and tomatoes* *gets hit anyway*. Wow, harsh crowd... anyway, I know I haven't updated in like...three weeks. I've been really bust though. School is a bore and I have a lot of hw, and I have softball, and my sister came in from Texas and I have to share my room with her and my little brother, and it's just been super busy. But, Christmas break is coming in like, 4 days so I promise (maybe) to update at least twice (again, maybe). Well, here you go, chapter 10... Oh my gods double digits my pretties! Oh, and I just watched Frozen, it was sooooo good.
NICO'S POV
I just didn't know what to do about her. She was obnoxious and rebellious. She has been ignoring me all day. If I try to talk to her, she walks away without even a glance back. She was driving me crazy. I'll admit it, I thought that I like her, but now I'm not so sure. Plus, right now I'm dating Lucy, from the Aphrodite cabin. She had brown hair, with obvious extensions and the longest fake eye lashes I'd ever seen. Like Yzma. Anyway, I was walking around camp with nothing to do. Well, actually I was going to my cabin and I passed the music room. Inside, I heard the camp's band Monsters practicing one of their songs. Sometimes Chiron would let them preform during camp fire. I didn't normally go to camp fire, but I did when they played. They did covers, but of amazing bands. Everything from Panic! At the Disco to Slipknot, pretty much everything. The lead singers name was Gracie, an Apollo child who had read hair. There was Daniel and Dylan, both sons of Nemesis (don't get on their bad side) who played drums and lead guitar, and Ryan, who was the son of Ares and played bass. I was about, 100 feet from my cabin, when Cassidy came into view. Her hair black hair was in a side braid, but something was different about it. There was a couple of blue streaks in it. She had on converse, a batman t-shirt, and some jeans. She wasn't wearing make-up, or course, but looked awesome. Wait...what? No. no, I didn't say that. She was singing, with headphones in her ears. She hadn't noticed me yet, so I walked in the shadows. As she walked past, I could've sworn she stiffened, but suddenly relaxed. Weird...I must've imagined it. She was singing something familiar, it was "Jesus Of Suburbia" by Greenday. She sounded really good too. She was quickly out of hearing range, and I stepped into my cabin to take a nap until dinner.
CASSIDY'S POV
I walked back with my cabin mates from lunch who were all getting ready for arts and crafts. I decided to skip it. I needed to think about Hermes and my little brother, plus, I didn't want my cabin mates to see me cry. So, as they all filtered out of the room, I decided to head down to the beach. When I got there, I saw Percy, the camp hero, sitting, with the tide just reaching his feet. I sat down next to him. I didn't really know him that well, but I needed someone to vent to.
"Hey Cas" he said as I sat down.
"Hi Percy"
"So, what brings you to the beach?"
I thought about an acceptable answer to give him without sharing to much info, but decided, hey! Screw it.
"Um...I've just been thinking about Joe." is all I said.
He rubbed his neck with his hand. "Yeah, I'm really sorry about that. I know what it's like to lose siblings, only, mine didn't really die,"
"Mm."
"Hey, I'm gonna tell you something but, don't go around spreading it, okay?"
I thought about it. "Uh...sure I guess,"
"Well, Nico told me about you and him..." My eyes widened. "... But there's something you gotta know about him. See...when Nico was 10 years old, Annabeth, Thalia, and I brought him and his sister here to camp. His sister was his best friend, just like you and Joe. But his sister decided to join the Hunters of Artemis. Nico felt betrayed by his sister. When the hunters, Thalia,Grover, and I went on a quest to rescue Annabeth and Artemis, Bianca died. After that, Nico ran away from camp. He's been through a lot and you really shouldn't be to hard on him. Based on the fact that you two kissed, that means he really likes you, even though he won't admit it."
Wow...so...he had lost his best friend and family too. I stood up, and told Percy I would see him later. I had a while until dinner, so I went to the camp's music room.
As I walked there, I was singing to my music. I was listening/singing to Greenday when I felt a presence near me. I stiffened but the feeling passed as quickly as it had come. I continued walking. When I got there, I opened the door to see the camp's band practicing. I watched them for a while, until they took a break.
While they were all getting water, I said "You guys are really good"
"Thanks" said the drummer. "I'm Daniel, or Danny, and I'm the amazing and dashing drummer." He smiled at me and winked. He had dark brown hair and bright green eyes. He was taller than me and not to skinny, but not too buff.
"This..." he said gesturing to the other guitarist "...is Dylan, my brother, who plays lead" Dylan had dirty blonde hair and brown eyes. A pretty cool combination.
Daniel walked over to the girl writing some lyrics down.
"Here's Gracie..." She cut him off and told him it was just 'Grace'. "and she's the lead singer." She had naturally red hair and blue eyes. We were the about the same height.
"And, last but not least, Ryan who's bass player"
Ryan waved at me.
"That's pretty neat. I can't wait to hear you guys preform at campfire sometime" I said.
"Well, actually..." said Danny "...we're performing tonight. But don't tell anyone, alight?" He whisper yelled that last part. I smiled a small smile, and nodded in the 'okay' fashion.
"So, you play any instruments?" Asked Ryan.
"Well... I play piano and saxophone, but I really wanna learn how to play drums." Danny looked like a light bulb appeared over his head.
"Hey, well, I could teach you," he said.
"Uh...sure, I guess. Cool, meet me in here at around 11:00, okay?"
"Why so late?"
"Because, late at night's the only time we really get to practice as long as we want. We usually get interrupted during the day. We just sleep during activities."
"Oh, I...I'm sorry for interrupting..."
"No, you didn't interrupt. You came in, let us play, and commented afterwards. Most people aren't that respectful." said Grace.
"Oh well...yeah, I guess I'll be there.
-Line Break-
When I woke up, no one else was in my cabin. My drum lesson went pretty well last night, the whole band was there, which made me kinda nervous, but I did pretty well. Daniel said I was a natural. It went really well, and lasted until like, 4 a.m. It was really easy for me to stay up late though, seeing as my insomnia made my life suck. I glanced at the clock. Shit. It was 9:30ish. Breakfast was pretty much over. Oh well, I felt a little tired still, so I closed my eyes and went back to sleep. My dream started like this. I was in a huge throne room. I'm just gonna take a wild guess and say that it was Olympus. There was 12 giant human figures. I recognized Hermes since I had seen him before. There was a lady wearing perfect makeup and a purple dress (gag). There was a man who looked like he worked in a workshop. I saw a women with intense grey eyes, and a few others. In the center of the room was Chiron. Everyone was arguing, when a big guy, Zeus, stood up and yelled "SILENCE". Just about everyone quieted immediately, but a guy with tinted-red sunglasses, biker boots, and a biker jacket mumbled a bit. Zeus glared at him and he silenced. He slowly sat back down.
"Now, we are here to discuss the fate of Cassidy Luis(Loo-ize) Core and Joseph Brian Core" I was shocked. What? Why would they be talking about me and Joe? Why would they be bringing up someone who is already dead?
"I say we kill them both" said the biker man.
"Ares! We can't just kill everyone to solve problems!" Athena scolded. He mumbled something that I couldn't make out. Wait, Joseph was dead though right? No, I HAVE to believe that he IS dead. He isn't coming back. If I start believing he that he will come back, my hopes will be crushed. That is how I think. I can't be hopeful, for anything. I mean, how is it even possible to bring someone back from the dead? Exactly. It isn't.
"They are too powerful to be kept alive. Hades, you need to capture the girl and bring her here" Zeus commanded. Hades looked rather annoyed, but didn't argue. "As for the rest of you, keep an eye on her. If she discovers any of her powers, report it to me at once." they all mumbled an okay or a sure and disappeared, until only Hermes was left. He looked around and then Iris messaged someone. From the angle I was at, I couldn't see who.
"Hey, they have decided to capture her" he said in a worried voice.
"No! I though Chiron was going to hide her." said an equally worried, female voice. It sounded strangely familiar.
"I guess she didn't show up. That girl...a bit of a rebel, eh?" he smiled sadly. The woman on the other end of the message sighed.
"We need to protect her, and Joseph" she answered.
"Yes we do, I hope to see you soon my love.' Wait? What was is going on here? Either these gods are crazy or...Joseph is alive.
-Line Break-
When I woke up, I had a weird feeling. I knew that I had an important dream...i just couldn't remember it. Lunch was going to start soon, so I showered and washed my hair then changed. I put on some fishnet leggins and camo shorts over them. I had on red converse high-tops, and a plain white t-shirt. Once my hair was dry, I streaked up with green. I put on some skull earrings, the only pair of earrings I wore. I looked decent, so I grabbed my essentials: headphones, phone, TDG rubber bracelet thing, and my sword. It was a little unbalanced, but the closest one the camp had for me. I slid it in my sheath and walked over to the dining pavilion. Campers were slowly filling in. I sat down, trying to remember my dream. When I realized it was hopeless (which was like, 5 minutes later) I put my music in. My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark by Fall Out Boy started playing. I loved this song right now.
B-B-B-Be careful making wishes in the dark, dark
Can't be sure when they've hit their mark, mark
And besides in the mean, mean time
I'm just dreaming of tearing you apart
I glanced over at Nico, who had his arm around some desperate chick who was sitting with him at his table.
I'm in the de-details with the...devil
So now the world can never get me on my...level
I just gotta get you off the cage
I'm a young, lover's rage
Gonna need a spark to ignite
My songs know what you did in the dark...
SO LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
I'M ON FIRE
SO LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
SO LIGHT ' EM UP UP UP
LET 'EM UP UP UP
I'M ON FIRE
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh woah
In the dark, dark
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh woah
In the dark, dark
Writers keep writing what they
Write, write
Somewhere another pretty vein just...died
I've got the scars from tomorrow and I wish you could see
That you're the antidote for everything except for me, me
A constellation of tear on your...lashes
Burn everything you love then burn the...ashes
Maybe I should burn his aviator jacket...
In the end
Everything collides
My childhood spat back out the monster that you see
My songs know what you did in the dark...
SO LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
I'M ON FIRE
SO LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
SO LIGHT ' EM UP UP UP
LET 'EM UP UP UP
I'M ON FIRE
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh woah
In the dark, dark
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh woah
In the dark, dark
My songs know what you did in the dark...
SO LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
I'M ON FIRE
SO LIGHT 'EM UP UP UP
SO LIGHT ' EM UP UP UP
LET 'EM UP UP UP
I'M ON FIRE
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh woah
In the dark, dark
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh woah
In the dark, dark
Oh, woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
As the song finished someone tapped me on the shoulder. Crap.
"What do you want Nico?" I growled.
"Well, good morning to you too" he said cockily. I was getting annoyed, very quickly.
"Just leave before I hurt you" He laughed.
"You think you could hurt me? Please! At least I'm not some bitch who thinks they can do whatever they want"
Okay, now I was angry.
"Just. Leave..." I snarled. He was pissing me off. He just smirked.
"You're just mad you can't have this" he said gesturing to himself.
"Oh my gods! You're such a cocky jerk!" I yelled, people turning their heads towards us.
"Yeah! I may be! But at least I don't go around moping all the time!"
"I'm sure you did at one point!" I yelled back.
"What the hell is that supposed to mean? At least I'm not some antisocial bitch who cries about her brother day and night!"
I stared at him shocked. He must've realized what he had said, because he tried to stutter something out, but he couldn't. As soon as I gathered my senses, I punched him in the throat, hard. I wouldn't be surprised if his voice was permanently damaged.
"YOU ARE SUCH AN ASS" I screamed at him as he fell, clutching his throat. I kicked him in the stomach. That was going to give him a bruise. Everyone was looking at me, shocked. I didn't care though.
"F*ck you, di angelo" I whispered in his ear, then I took off running for the woods as fast as I could.
I didn't know how long I had been there, when I heard a twig snap.
DUH DUH DUH! What did you guys think? It's quite longer than usual. Im so sorry I didn't update when I said I would. Please read and review1 oh, and tell me who you think she heard? Well, Peace out and Rock On my pretties! ~ dark-rebellion di angelo