"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." Maria Robinson
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12:34- Central Park
Ah, sunshine. Don't you love it? I mean seriously, you have to be some type of underwater creature not to love it. You people are probably wondering why in the world I would start a diary entry talking about sunshine. Well here's your answer:
I have many reasons.
One in particular in my current location: Central Park. Yes the central park in Manhattan. Im here right now, under a tree, on a sunny day with Nico lying down on my lap. He's snoozing off while I read Titanic. Anyway, I got tires of reading and thought it would be a good time to do a diary entry. It's been so long, almost a week I think. You guys must have missed me.
12:45- Central Park
"Would you rather be George Bush, or Obama?" Nico asked.
"Ew, nether." I replied. Why would I want to be some old hairy guy?
"You have to pick one, it's the rules." Nico said. The rules, what rules?
"What are you talking about Angelo, there's no such thing, it's a game." I said.
"Yes there is!" he said. "For every game there's a set of specific rules and regulations."
"Oh really? Where are these rules and regulations then oh smart one?" in asked. He smiled.
"In my mind." He said. Okay, now I know he must be high.
"That makes no sense, how are other people supposed to know the rules if their stuck in your small minded brain?" I asked. He laughed.
"They don't need to know, its none of their business." He replied.
"You're so retarded." I said.
We walked another 10 minutes are so in silence. It was actually…nice. Being here with Nico and all, it was pretty pleasant, in a weird way. See ever since the last day of school, we called a truce. We wouldn't argue with each other, and try to get along. So far everything was okay. Today Nico asked me out to the park, and let's just say the conversation was kind of…awkward…
Flashback
I was watching a re-run of the hills when my phone rang.
"Hello?" I said in a weak voice.
"Kit? Hey it's me." A male voice said.
"Is this Henry?" I asked. God, I hope it wasn't that douche bag.
"No dummy it's Nico." He said. A sign of relief washed off of me. Thank god.
I sat down on my bed. "Don't have to be rude about it, jezz." I said. "What has you calling me so early in the morning anyway?"
"Kit, its 11:25. Its not exactly the morning anymore you know." He said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Nico, what do you want from my life?!" I said. Sorry if it was mean, but he was really starting to bug me.
He cleared his throat. "Do you want to go out to Central Park with me?" he asked.
I was stunned was Nico asking me out on a- "Like a date?" I asked. I heard the phone drop.
"Hello?" I asked. Did he hang up on me? I swear if Nico hanged up on me-
"Sorry, I dropped my phone. Um… no not like a date just a…outing I guess." He said
"Oh. I guess that sounds cool. Yeah, ill meet you there around twelve, kay?" I asked.
"Sure. C'ya." He said. I was going to say bye but I heard the phone hang up.
"Bye." I said to no one.
End Flashback
We passed by what seemed like a million statues when Nico said something that would change my life forever.
"Duck!" he yelled. I was going to ask him why when he pushed me behind a bush.
"Nico, that wasn't funny!" I yelled. When I got up, I couldn't believe my eyes.
There was a 10 foot giant standing above me.
12:35- Central Park
The giant thing was about to grab me, but Nico stabbed his foot with a sword.
A SWORD! WHERE DID HE GET A SWORD?!
I guess Nico was trying to make him think something like AAAA! Instead it was more along the lines of Why'd you stab my foot? That's not very nice. The giant blew fire (yes I said it blew fire, now I think im really going crazy) at Nico and he ducked, rolled to the side, and stabbed at the giants leg as if he was born to do it. The giant thing disappeared into some type of gold dust.
Nico came over to look at me, his expression unreadable. "Are you okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, im really fine after I saw an episode of Barney goes bad. Really Nico, how do you think I feel?" I asked. He didn't answer, all he did was tell me;
"You have to go to camp." What?!
"Im not going anywhere with you ninja boy." I said. I started to walk back home, but Nico grabbed my arm and dragged me to who knows where.
"Get off me!" I yelled. "Are you crazy?"
"Kit, we have to go-"he said but I cut him off.
"Get off!" I yelled.
"But"
"NOW!" And with that, he dropped me on the floor.
"Why are you so stubborn Kit? Im trying to help you!" he yelled.
"You can help me by leaving me the hell alone!" I yelled. His eyes turned black like they always do when he gets mad.
"Im sorry it's just…" his voice trailed off.
"What?" I asked.
He stiffened. "Nothing. Just call this number when you need something, ok?" he handed me a card. I couldn't tell what it said, with my dyslexia, but I think it said Camp Half-Blood.
"What's Camp-" I started, but Nico put his hand on my mouth.
"Sssh!" he said. "Don't say it out loud you twit!" I frowned and bit his hand.
"Sorry. Can I go now?" I asked.
"Yeah, just let me walk you home." He said.
I was suspicious. "Why?" I asked.
"Please? Its just im leaving for camp today and I want to say…goodbye" he replied. I thought about it.
"Fine. As long as you don't attract anymore evil Barney's." I said. He smiled my favorite lop sided smile.
"Deal."
1:05- Tyler Residence
Nico walked me home in silence. We stopped by Burger King and grabbed a burger, but besides that we went straight to my place.
When I took Nico into my bedroom the first thing he said was,
"Whoa. This is your room?" he asked.
"No duh. You know sometimes you could be really clueless." I replied. I plopped down on my bed.
"Its just that, your room is so…not girly." He said.
"What, did you except my room to be pink and have frilly flowers all over?" I asked. He smiled.
"Well…yes." He said. I threw a pillow at him.
He sat down on my bad next to me. I was still thinking about that camp.
"What's the deal about camp half-blood.?" I asked.
He looked stunned. "For starters it's the best place in the world." He said. He got this faraway look on his face.
"What's so great about a camp?" I asked. He looked me in the eyes, and his eyes paralyzed me.
"It's a place where you can start over." He replied.
"Start over? Like a new beginning?" I asked. He looked away.
"Exactly." He said.
A new beginning? There are actually places like that? That's crazy, he had to be high or something, there's just no way.
"Is that where you went to start over?" I asked. His expression was dark. He got up to leave. Whoa, what did I do now?
I ran after him. "Wait Nico! What's wrong?" I yelled. He just kept on walking. I jumped on him.
"Kit, get off me you weirdo!" he yelled from underneath me.
"Not until you tell me what's wrong." I said. I notice how close my face was from his, and how noses are were touching. He blushed and pushed me off.
"My mom died." He whispered. What?!
"Im sorry." I said. "At least you have you sis-"
"She died to." He said. Whoa, no wonder he's always depressed.
"Im sorry." I said. He looked like he was on the verge of crying, but knowing Nico he probably wouldn't.
"Its okay, you don't have to apologize, its not like you killed them." He said. Then he sis something that was so un-Nico like, that I probably would have called the cops. He hugged me.
His arms were cold, like his hands and probably the rest of his body, but at the same time it was warm.
After a minute or so, he let go. He checked his watch.
"I got to go. My camp director would be upset if I wasn't in by 6." He said.
"How long is the camp from here?" I asked.
"About an hour or so." He said. His eyes got bright as if he had another idea.
"Hey, can you walk me home?" he asked. I laughed.
"Sure, why not?" I said. And with that we headed out to the di Angelo residence.
8:34- Tyler Residence sidewalk
There are a few things I learned about Nico di Angelo today.
He's a big softie, so don't let his looks fool you.
He has the best grandma in the world.
His grandma makes the best homemade cookies ever.
He's filthy rich.
His favorite food is fried Spanish rice.
He's Italian.
His best friend is some guy named Percy Jackson.
His favorite game is Kingdom Hearts.
His considers me his best 'girl' friend.
As I was walking home I stared at the card Nico gave me. It was located at some strawberry farm in Long Island. I knew that place, I would always pass by it when I was a little kid, and my mom would get a sad look in her face. She always said she couldn't see it. That was weird.
As I walked in the house I heard screaming. My mom. I ran into my house, and hope she was yelling because she fell down or something.
Too bad it wasn't…
8:39- Tyler Residence (front door)
I ran into the house and slipped in something. Blood. Oh my god, what happened?
I walked followed the pool of blood only to find someone laying down in it. My mother. I ran to her crying.
"Mom! Mom, wake up!" I yelled. I looked up to find Henry standing over her with something in his hand.
A knife.
He looked dazed and drunk. "She was so mean. I just, I just had to do something…" his voice trailed off. He killed my mother. He. Killed. My. Mother. He looked down at me as if he was a mind reader and said,
"Your next."
After that, I ran for my life.
9:27- Half- Blood Hill (I think)
I ran up the hill with tears running down my cheeks. It was pouring rain, drenching me and everything around me. I saw someone from the top of the hill dragging a duffel bag and a black sword by his side. Nico.
"Nico!" I called. He looked backed at me. His eyes went wide.
"Kit! Is that you?" he asked stunned. He ran to me. I guess my knees got tired or something, but I collapsed.
Nico picked me up. "Kit. Oh my gods. Why'd you come here?" he asked. I couldn't answer him straight. All I could say was,
"Henry. Mom. Blood. De-death. Starting over." I chocked out.
He smiled. "Yeah, starting over. A new beginning." He said.
And with that I passed out.
Authors Note: So what you think? Cliffhanger…I love it. Tell me what you think by reviewing. Who do you really think killed Kit's mom? Henry or was it someone or something else? Tell me your answer by reviewing or tweeting me! Peace!