This is by far my favorite chapter ever! And I don't own skillet….*cries in corner* ah well. Review!
"Why me? Why did I have to be born?" I cried out. I slipped my arms around my knees, trying to keep what was left of me together. From behind I heard footsteps, but I disregarded them.
"Mikayla? Are you okay?" a familiar voice asked. I turned and saw Travis, holding a guitar, sit down next to me, concern in his eyes. My cheeks were turning red, embarrassed that he is seeing me like this. He set his guitar next to him and wrapped an arm around my shoulder. "What's wrong?" he asked once again. I looked up at him and wiped my cheeks.
"I know who my parent is…but she won't claim me."
"Who?"
"Artemis."
"Dang!"
"I know, but I got mad and screamed at her. And now I have to get her to come back from Olympus with Thalia."
"Well…at least you've met your Mom" he replied.
"Oh Travis…I forgot you haven't met Hermes." I replied, regretting that I told him.
"Nah it's alright. But are you going to get her?"
"I guess I have to, but I'm afraid that she'll make me come with her and the Hunters."
"True, but then you wouldn't have to worry about dying."
"Yeah…but there is something that tells me I shouldn't."
"What do you mean?" he asked rather perplexed.
"I just wouldn't feel right with the Hunters you know?"
"Yeah. But before you continue, I want you to hear something." He stated before picking up his guitar. His fingers plucked the beginning cords and my heart seemed to lighten.
I see you standing there
But you're so far away
Starving for you attention
You don't even know my name
You're going through so much
But I know that I could be the one to hold you
Every single day
I find it hard to say
I could be yours alone
You will see someday
That all along the way
I was yours to hold
I was yours to hold
I see you walking by
Your hair always hiding your face
I wonder why you've been hurting
I wish I had something to say
You're going through so much
But I know that I could be the one to hold you
I'm stretching but you're just out of reach
You should know
I'm ready when you're ready for me
And I'm waiting for the right time
For the day I catch your eye
To let you know
That I'm yours to hold
Every single day
I find it hard to say
I could be yours alone
You will see someday
That all along the way
I was yours to hold
I was yours to hold
I'm stretching but you're just out of reach
I'm ready when you're ready for me
When he was finished, his eyes met mine.
"Travis…that was amazing." I squeaked, touched by the lyrics.
"Thanks. I wanted it to be perfect for you…but um why wouldn't you feel right with the Huntresses?" he asked, moving closer to me.
"Well I wasn't sure, but now I'm sure. I figured out what was holding me back"
"And what was that?" he asked.
"…you…" I whispered, barely loud enough for him to hear. I closed my eyes, waiting for something bad to happen. A hand touched my chin and lightly tilted it up. Before I could open my eyes, Travis pressed his lips against mine. I let out the breath I had been holding and kissed him back. I pulled away, my ears turning read.
"I'll be waiting for you to come back" he said while taking off the necklace he was wearing. He slipped the string around my neck. My hand touched the silver, star pendant hanging on it.
"Travis…I'll come back for you…I promise." I replied as I put my hand in his. He nodded and kissed my cheek.
"I'll be here. And if you see my Dad up there…tell him to come visit his kids for once." He joked, his cute smile growing on his face. I nodded and stood up, dusting the sand off my jeans. Travis got up and hugged me tightly. "I'll see you when you get back. "Don't do anything too bad while I'm gone."
"I make no promises." He joked before letting go. I laughed and started walking back to the Big House, only to get stopped by Thalia near the cabins.
"If we are going to b e forced on this quest together, tell me if the Oracle was right about you." She growled with her eyes narrowed.
"My name is Mikayla Ledger and I am the daughter of Artemis."