My sisters were in a frenzy after Tyler dropped me off at the Aphrodite cabin. Ashley and Melissa hounded me with questions. "What about Nico?" "I thought you were with Apollo!" "Aren't you leaving for your quest tomorrow?" "You have to pack!" "Isn't Nico going on the quest?" I slipped off my shoes and threw them at my sisters. "Will you two can it?" Ashley folded her arms and smirked, "Only if you answer our questions." Melissa just bobbed her curly blonde head. I fell back on the bottom bunk underneath my bed. I groaned in annoyance. I forgot Ashley was sly. Not only can she steal eye shadow but she has it back in your makeup bag before you finish with the eyeliner. Melissa on the other hand, well, she has nice hair.
I sat up and leaned against the headboard. "Fine, what were the questions?" Ashley and Melissa smiled instantaneously. They did their little happy dance, too. I rolled my eyes at my sisters. "Before you attack me again I have some rules." Melissa side glanced at Ashley who was nodding her head. "First, talk slowly. Second, ask the questions one at a time and third, wait until I answer before asking another question." Ashley sighed over dramatically, "Okay, now move over." I moved over and folded my legs. Melissa sat next to me and Ashley sat towards the end of the bed. "So, what about Nico?" I thought it over for a minute. "I'm not so sure but it doesn't really matter." Ash raised her eyebrows at me. "It doesn't really matter?" Melissa gave me a questioning look from my right. "Deadly, he may be the son of Hades but he still has feelings and possibly a heart. If he finds out about Tyler-" "What are you talking about? Tyler and I are friends. Am I not allowed to make friends with old enemies?" Both my sisters avoided eye contact with me.
Everyone seems to have a problem accepting that boys and girls can just be friends, especially my sisters. Like me and Apollo, we're just friends. Tyler and I? We might be friends. I mean he helped me because I was injured, no one was around, and it was dark out. That could mean he doesn't totally hate me or we're friends. Will I ever know if we're friends? Probably not. Do I care? Not really.
Someone pounded on the front door. I was in no shape to get it so Melissa hopped off my bottom bunk and got the door. Standing there in her pajamas was Rebecca. Melissa ushered her inside. Becca slowly made her way towards me. "Night, Deadly." Ashley left my bed for her own. Melissa climbed into her own bed as well. Rebecca sat on the edge of my bed. "Hi." She whispered. "Hi." I greeted awkwardly. "Trevor told me what happened." I bit my lip to stop myself from cussing. "He's really sorry." I looked up at the fifteen year old. "Becca, if he was sorry he would have apologized. He wouldn't have sent you here to do it for him." She played with the ends of her hair. "You didn't have to kick him." At that moment I finally realized that Becca like Trevor more than a friend. Did she love him? Not at that moment in time but she definitely had feelings for him. "I was mad. You how I get when I'm mad and it's not like I didn't have a reason for hurting him. He's supposed to be my friend." Becca finally looked me in the eyes and she was glaring. "You always overreact and have to make something out of nothing don't you?" I spoke with venom in my voice, "Having someone close to you call you heartless is not nothing. Now get out of my cabin." Without a word Becca got up and slammed the door behind her on her way out.
I stumbled out of bed and changed into my pajamas. I wobbled back to my bed and decided to sleep on the bottom bunk tonight since my ankle was all out of whack. With a firm grip on my bed frame I tried to pick up my shoes that I had chucked at Melissa and Ashley. Someone must have kicked them underneath my bed because that's where I found them. I slowly got to my knees and crawled under my bed. Not only did I retrieve my shoes but I found a note there as well. I placed my things on top of my bed so it would be easier for me to get up. Once I was on my feet I grabbed my shoes and threw them in the direction of my closet. I had to pack tomorrow anyways so what was the point of putting them away?
I plopped on my bed and unfolded the piece of paper. It read:
To Our Dearest Deadly,
Your father and I have some unsettling news to share. We fear that your transformation of becoming a full goddess will be much sooner than expected. If strange things start to occur do not be alarmed. It would be best if you did share this new with Chiron, darling. If someone happens to make you rather angry and hostile it could bring out the Ares part of you and that could be (pardon the pun) deadly. In other words, it would be best for you to avoid enemies (such as the Hades boys) and surround yourself with friends (Trevor and Becca of course. Give them my love, Deadly) . I packed you something special and your father has done the same. Use the gifts wisely.
Mom
I folded the note and slipped it underneath my pillow. What gifts were she talking about? I emptied all my suitcases and found nothing out of the ordinary. The only thing I didn't check was my jewelry box that my mom made me bring. Now I think I know why she wanted me to bring it to camp so badly. I yawned and closed my eyes for a millisecond. Another person knocked on the door. Why don't people sleep at night anymore?
I'm not sure which one of my sisters opened the door and I didn't have the slightest clue who was at the door. I was too tired to care. "Deadly, it's for you!" Ashley's voice rang through the cabin. Why is it always for me? With a huff and a puff I made my way from my comfy, warm bed to the doorway.
When I saw who was standing in the doorway a took a deep breath instead of screaming. "What do you want Nico?" The seventeen year old smirked, "I want to talk." I clenched my fists, "I'm done talking for the night." He flipped his bangs out of his eyes, "Your talking right now." I took another deep breath. I wrapped my arms around myself to keep warm. Nico wouldn't come inside so I was standing in the open doorway. "I'm tired and I want to go to bed. We can talk tomorrow." "We won't be alone for a while though and I have to tell you something important." He was probably expecting me to just follow him outside in the freezing cold. Did I? Hell no. I slammed the door in his face and went back to bed. Then I finally fell asleep.