A flip of my hair to that guy, a dazzling smile to the next, and a wink to the next. I leave them in my wake, swooning, as if proof ive been there. Smirking, I join my sisters at their table, and we begin to gossip and give advice. I settled like a fish in water at the Aphrodite Cabin. We got to sleep in extra in the morning, we didn't even have to try swordfighting or climbing, and all the boys poured over us. I couldn't imagine life different. All you had to do was bat your eyes or whine the slightest to Chiron and you would get what you want.
I had currently dated 5 of Camp Half-Bloods bachelors. 3 of them had already been disposed of, very broken-hearted. And the remaining 2 I was stringing along, trying to see who would be better. It was between a son of Apollo and a son of Ares. The Hermes boys I played and got over immediatly.I had given up on the son of Posiedon after my sisters hush-whispered to me, "See that girl with the blond hair, Athenas daughter? Well her and Percy have a thing, and our Mom is personally playing with it" and I really didn't want to mess with true love and destiny, so I just left the eye candy anyway, the plans were all set for tonight, my sisters and I would be attending a secret bonfire, thrown by a group of rowdy campers. A rumor was floating around that they had gotten ahold of Alchohol, too, but that was just a rumor.
My sisters and I had spent hours primping, of course. It was unseasonly warm, for the 20th of December. I mean, like 70 degrees. But we, of course, took advantage of it without a thought. We were all dressed in short shorts, skirts, tank tops, or dresses. I myself was wearing a yellow dress, with lasagna straps, pockets on the hips, and that ended just above my knees. My hair was curled to perfection, and my makeup was flawless. I was going for the whole innocent beauty look, so my eyeliner was minimum, mascara maxium, and blush just right. My lips were painted a soft rose-water pink color, which was my fragrance of choice for the evening. As I slipped into my silver reflective ballet flats, I excitedly thought of the evening. This would determine alot. Who I dated at the camp, and would lead to what the other campers would say and think of me.
I was running a tad bit late, so when I emerged from the bathroom to see the cabin empty, I wasn't surprised. I was, however, surprised to see the most beautiful woman in the world standing in the Circle of Mirrors.
"Mother!" I exclaimed, and flew across the room to hug her. She returned it fiercly, and held me out at arms length for inspection.
"Ahh, just perfect for an evening at a Bonfire. You look gorgeous darling, and im proud of you for continuing your mothers work. Your doing absolutely fabulous!" I beamed at her praise, and earnestly listened as she continued. "For your hard work, dear, im going to give you a magic item." And with that she pulled a tube of Burts Bee's Chapstick out of her pocket.
"Oh, um, thanks Mom." I said, and I even noticed how disappointed I sounded.
She immediatly broke into a fit of giggles, sound like windchimes in a breeze. "Oh, my dear daughter, how much you remind me of myself. This is not a tube of chapstick. Simply pull off the cap, and it will become whatever beauty product you find yourself in need of. And just because this is a dangerous time for a girl, twist the bottom and it becomes a 4 inch blade." As she said that, I knew I would never be twisting the bottom off of that tube of chapstick.
"Thank you like, so so so so so so so so so so much Mom!" I burst out, and smothered her in a huge hug again. She returned it, and stepped back.
"Go and break some hearts, sweetheart." She declared, and then, with a burst of light that I turned away from, she was gone. I found myself merely feet from the bonfire group, and I twirled into the middle of them quickly. A chorus of "Nicole!", "Collie!", and "Babe!" rang out. I slipped around the crowd, talking to my sisters Silena, April, and Nereise. They were all drink something, and I was parched, so I found it and grabbed a glass, then tossed it back in my mouth. The bitter taste of Vodka filled my mouth, so I swallowed immediately. 'Someone did bring Alchochol, and they spiked the punch!' was my first thought, followed by 'Shit! Im going to get wasted!' after. But my sisters weren't acting drunk. They were acting normal, just a little looser and wilder. So I took another glass, this time it was Grey Goose mixed with Coke, and tasted safe, so I just walked around sipping it.
Then, suddenly I was standing between the son of Apollo, Eric, and the son of Ares, Darron. Eric was asking me to go on a walk with him, and Darron was asking me to go sit by the bonfire and make some smores with him. I smile vaguely to Darron, and accepted Eric on his offer. "But ill make smores with you after," I promised to him. I had no idea I would never be taking him up on that.
As me and Eric walked through the dark and mysterious woods, he put his arm around me. I leaned into his embrace. It was getting chilly as we chose a spot on a log in a meadow, so I leaned closer to him and pulled my legs onto his lap. Eric took this as a message to keep going, so we started making out. He was a good kisser(probably had alot of experiance), and was really into it. But then things started going downhill. He began to slither his hand under my dress and up my leg. I pulled away instantly.
"Hey, no no, bad. Stoppit." was the only coherent thing I could think to say. Eric didn't even notice, he was too busy trying to get my dress off. I stumbled back, which only helped him succeed in getting my clothes off. I was only in my underware(bra and thong), and he was getting closer. I was stumbling and slipping backward, feeling the full effects of the Alchohol I drank, when he caught me.
Eric pinned me on the ground, no longer the sweet guy with the muscles of Heracules, but a fierce monster only intent on one thing. He yanked my face the his, while his other hand was busy with my bra. It came unhooked and he threw it to the woods. I was half naked with a hormone enraged boy when I thought of the Lip Balm Mom gave me. It appeared in my flailing hands, and after I fumbled with it was evolved into its full blade form. Eric's arm came back to knock mine away from attempting for freedom, and he hit the blade instead. A roar errupted from his chest, and he grabbed my arm and twisted it. The blade fell from it. Then Eric straddled me and slapped me across the face.
"I'll do whatever I want with you, get it bitch!? Im sick of you resisting! You know you want to, so shut up you little whore!"
I knew I was just about doomed then, when I heard the sound of an arrow knotching. Not just one, but many. All around us. Eric's face paled, and he stood up, just in his boxers, his arms raised. I didn't know exactly what happened, but I guess salvation had came. I scampered back from Eric, and stood, attempting to cover myself.
"You will do no more to this girl." A female voice commanded from the dark. It was then I took stock of my surrondings. There was a bunch of girls that seemed to shimmer in silver light that were still standing with their bows and arrows taunt. Eric was being directed back to the log, while a couple more girls gathered his clothes and mine. And standing in front of me, looking very concered, was a young girl that glowed with light. A deer stood next to her, it's head bowed. "Your father will be informed of your actions," she added, then turned to me. "Young maiden, do not distress any more, for they are the Hunters, and I am Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. Were here to help you, and possibly invite you to join us, if you would wish."
A/N: Song- Rescued by Jack's Mannequin
This was my favorite chapter to write, because it had so much action. Things are really going to heat up for Nicole, and the end will be in a few chapters. Thanks to all my reviewers! I wouldn't exist without you guys:)