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[You took too long Sadie. It's about time you give me the mic.]
Sorry about that, Sadie must've talked too much and ruined your brains. *Sigh* Typical Sadie. Okay, where were we? Oh right, the one where we're heading to the 21st Nome.
We were heading out of the camp when a question struck my mind. "Hey, Percy. You guys never told us anything about your Godly parents." We all stopped walking. "Is it a bad question?" I asked again. The demigods shook their heads. "No, 'course not. I guess I'll start first?" Annabeth announced. Everyone agreed. "Okay, well, here I go. I'm Annabeth Chase daughter of Athena."
"I guess it explains why you seem to speak like you know what you're talking about," Zia pointed out. She seemed really amazed. Zia does talk like that. But not always. She's usually unsure if she's saying the right things or not. Annabeth smiled, "I guess? Not really sure. It just comes out of my mouth." Annabeth then looked at Percy and Nico. "I'll go next," Percy mentions, "Percy Jackson. Son of Poseidon." This time, I was the one that looked the most amazed. That's why his eyes were green and he smelled like the ocean. Again. I did not smell him on purpose. It was just a magician's nose.
[Sadie: Ha! Yeah, right. Keep lying, Carter.] Just shut up, Sadie!
"One of the Big three," I stated. Percy grinned and nodded. "I guess I'm next. I'm Nico di Angelo. Son of Hades." Sadie choked. We all stared at her. She waved her hands around to say don't mind her. She fixed her hair and laughed nervously, "Haha. Don't mind me. It's just that Nico just really reminded me of someone similar to him."
"Really? I never knew someone would be similar to Nico. All he does is stay in his room and only goes out for lessons and food. It was a really hard task bringing him with us today, you know. He was late in class, wasn't he?" Percy teased receiving a glare from Nico.
"Yep. He was late. Anyways, let's go to the 21st Nome," Sadie said. "Where is 21st Nome?" Annabeth asked. "Brooklyn," Zia answered, "Carter, mind making a portal to the mansion? It's too far of a walk from Long Island to Brooklyn." I nodded. Sadie is practicing on doing this but it's too hard for her hard head to think for a long time. Nah, I'm just joking. I'm also teaching Telekinesis.
I concentrated and looked into the Duat. Ah. There. Brooklyn House. I opened my eyes and muttered an Egyptian spell for 'Open'. It's a different kind of open. It opens up portals and doors in the air. Handy, isn't it? A blue swirl appeared.
"Walk in," Zia invited. Percy walked in front of the portal and said, "Okay. It's just like going in to Nico's shadow travel thingy. Right?" He asked us. I nodded in approval. "Sadie!" I called, "Go in first." She sighed and walked towards the portal. She smiled at all of us and said, "Ciao Ciao!" Before jumping in. I shook my head at her behavior. I looked at the demigods and motioned to the portal. Percy shrugged and jumped in. Annabeth and Nico followed same with Zia and I.
"This is 21st Nome? Oh, okay. I guess we go in that warehouse?" Percy spoke. Disappointed about the '21st Nome'. "No, there's a mansion," Sadie said. "You guys live here? I'm amazed." Nico snorted. Sadie flicked his forehead, "No, you silly emo dude." Annabeth and Percy were trying not to laugh. Sadie gives everyone nicknames. She says they should be grateful for that honor. For example; my nickname is Mr. Wikipedia. Zia's is Miss Magic. (Creative nicknames, isn't it?)
"Look up. Just above the warehouse." Zia instructed. The demigods looked up and amazement filled their faces. They were like us when we saw Camp Half-blood. Sadie started walking up the stairs that 'magically' appeared. Everyone followed.
The door opened automatically and we walked inside.
"Uncle Amos! We're back!" Sadie called out and went to the kitchen when Alyssa tackled her to the ground.
"Alyssa. Can't. Breathe!" Sadie exclaimed trying to pry Alyssa off her. Alyssa laughed and stood up and helped Sadie up.
"Hehe. Sorry," Alyssa apologized, "It's just that, you've been gone for too long!"
"What?" Sadie asked, "We were only gone for a few hours."
"Exactly!" Alyssa exclaimed and hugged Sadie. She stopped when she saw the demigods. "Who are they?" She asked, "Are they new magicians?" She then got up excitedly and headed to the three of them, "Oh, welcome! I'm Alyssa! Don't just stand there! Sit down and make yourselves at home! Need any food? Oh right, what are you guys' names?" Before the three could answer, Alyssa spoke once more, "Don't be shy! It's alright! It happens to everyone!" She said eagerly and pulled the three of them to the kitchen. Sadie and I laughed. Zia face palmed and said, "We should follow them, who knows what she might do to do them?" We headed to the kitchen, Sadie and I were still laughing.
"Uh. I'm Percy." Percy introduced awkwardly. We felt bad for them so Sadie pulled Alyssa away and told her, "Alyssa. You're scaring them. You're also trying to kill them. Go on. Say sorry." Alyssa played with her hair and faced the demigods. "Hehe. Sorry about that. I'm just excited to meet new magicians!" Sadie shook her head. The demigods were gonna protest about them not being magicians when Sadie spoke, "Allie, they aren't magicians. The-
She got cut off when Alyssa turned serious and fixed into a fighting position. "Then, what are they?" She asked and pieces of stone started to come up. Sadie face palmed and said, "Their demigods. Everything will be explained after you prepare food." Alyssa calmed down and excitedly started preparing food. The demigods looked at us 'wide-eyed'.
"I am so sorry about her. She can get a bit too hyper." I apologized and handed them drinks Alyssa handed me. "Yeah, we can see that," Nico stated, "Anyway, is this safe?" He pointed to the drink. I nodded.
"Where's the Amos you guys were talking abou- Annabeth started but stopped when she saw a man in a suit come in. Yes, Amos is here.
"Ah, Sadie, Zia, Carter. You're back. Are they the demigods? Chiron has told me that you guys were coming back so I hurriedly came here from the 1st nome." Amos spoke and sat down.
"You're Amos, right?" Annabeth made sure. Amos smiled at her, "Yes, dear. I don't assume the kids have told you about what's going on yet?"
"Well we know about the war and the team-up. But I don't really get the host parts?" Annabeth confessed. Amos nodded and stood up, "Kids, why don't we head to the library to talk about this?" We agreed and headed to the library.
"Alyssa, we'll be heading to the library first. Can you help us tell the trainees that we have important guests right now and tell them to lower down the noises?" Alyssa nodded and said, "The snacks are prepared. I guess I'll bring them to you in 3 minutes after I tell the trainees?" "Thanks," I said and headed off to the library.
"So before we start this off. Do you mind if you demigods introduce yourselves first?" Amos asked and motioned for everyone to sit down. As expected, Annabeth started first. "Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena." Amos nodded and smiled. "I'm Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon." Amos nodded and smiled again then faced Nico. "And I'm Nico di Angelo, son of Hades." He smiled and nodded again but not before facing Sadie. Sadie frowned and looked away. Amos just chuckled.
"Also. Before we start. I've been really curious about what hosts are?" Annabeth questions. Amos nodded, "Hosts are when Gods 'posses' humans. It would also work for animals. Yes, posses sounds like a very terrible word but it is not that bad." Zia, Sadie and I rolled our eyes at the statement. "You are only able to work together completely if you and the gods have capable strength."
"So, all the people in this mansion are hosts?" Percy asked. Amos shook his head and spoke, "There are only less than 10 people here on Earth who are hosts. Right now, all I know is 4 people."
"Four only?" Nico asked and tilted his head. "Yes, it is very hard wielding that much power. Especially a God's. Gods will choose their hosts. Egyptian Magicians are people who have the blood of the pharaohs. Each trainees here is following a path of Gods. Hosting or being the 'Eye' of Gods is very risky. This, if being done improperly, magicians will go mad and even die."
"So, Sadie, Zia and Carter are hosts? Who are the Gods?" Annabeth asked. Amos looked over to us. We sighed and nodded. I started of the introduction.
"Carter Kane, Host and Eye of Horus," I spoke and sat back down awkwardly. "Zia Rashid. Host and Eye of Ra," She spoke and sat down with a smile. "Uh, Sadie Kane, Host and Eye of Isis."
"Excuse me, I don't really know much about Egyptian Gods. Mind giving an introduction?" Percy asked and rubbed the back of his neck. Amos smiled at them, "Of course, why not?"
"Horus is the falcon God of the pharaohs and skies. Horus is also the God of war," Amos started. Percy smiled at me and I awkwardly smiled back. "Isis is the Goddess of Magic and Healing. It means, any elements can be used if the path you followed is hers. She is also the Queen of the Gods," Amos continued. "She's also a Goddess of Motherhood and Marriage, right?" Annabeth asked. Amos nodded at her. "She seems like Hera," Annabeth mumbled. Sadie glanced at her and smiled, "I'm gonna give a guess and say that you don't really adore her? If I'm right, don't worry. Isis isn't what you think at all," Sadie encouraged. Annabeth laughed at her words and nodded. "Continuing on, Ra is the former King of the Gods. He is the God of Sun." The demigods looked amazed. Same with what we felt when they told us about their Godly parent.
A knock came from the door, Alyssa and Walt came in to give our snacks and drinks. "Uncle Amos, we're just gonna give out the snacks and drinks. Is that all right?" Walt asked. "Go ahead," Amos approved. Alyssa and Walt started giving out the snack and drinks. Sadie faced turned to a frown as she got rid off all the positive emotion on her face. Walt was getting closer to her to give her the snacks. She sunk to her seat and leaned down to my shoulder. I really can't blame her. You see, after Walt hosted Anubis for a while. Anubis wasn't able to do his duties right. Therefore, Osiris and Anubis, along with some other Gods, gave Walt a chance to live properly again. Sadie still had a liking to Walt. Remember about the Anubis/Sadie/Walt relationship? Yeah, after he got to live properly again. He went straight to Jaz, hugged her and literally kissed her on the lips. In front of all of us. In front of Sadie. My sister was hurt. After the scene with Jaz, he didn't even care talking my sister about it. Basically, I'm kinda pissed at him for hurting my sister. I get really over- protective and this is just Easy level 1. I'm sure Sadie would surely be hurt if she finds out that Anubis is going to get married. Arranged Marriage, that is. Back to the story;
Walt placed the food in front of Sadie. Sadie sat up straight and mumbled, "Thanks." Walt smiled at her and placed his hand on her shoulder, "No prob." Sadie flinched and her eyes went a lighter shade of blue. That happens often now. To me also but mostly on her. Our eyes turn either a light or darker shade or a different color. Which is kinda really cool. It started ever since we used more power than our limits could handle. Sadie nodded really quickly and got out of her seat and sat next to Nico. Unintentionally. I was worried for Sadie. That girl is too young to have relationships. She'll get hurt. So, I've made the decision to confront anyone who tries to court my sister. I looked over to Zia who was looking at Sadie with sympathy. I motioned to her that's it was okay and Walt came over to me to give me my food and drinks.
"Thanks," I told him and smiled. He smiled back a small smile. He probably seemed awkward from Sadie's behavior. After they finished handing the snacks, they excused to leave and left the room. Sadie quickly went back to her original seat. A nervous smile plastered on her face. I order to clear the situation; I spoke, "Uh, you guys can eat now. And uhh, don't worry there's no poison in it."
"It's not that. What happened just now?" Percy asked and pointed at the now closed door. Zia, Amos nor I spoke a word. Sadie stayed quiet and stuffed food in her small mouth. Nico looked at Sadie with his eyebrow raised, "I'm curious too." Annabeth shook her head at the other two demigods. This is a girl problem and the two boys knew nothing of handling it. "I believe that this is not suppose to be a matter of discussion? Why don't we continue the original topic?" She spoke and glared at Percy and Nico.
"Yes, uh continuing on. Sadie? Zia and Carter? Please pack your things for a trip. We are not sure how long you are staying there, so pack just enough clothes that will last for 1-2 weeks? Yes. Any questions?" Amos announced. We looked at him in confusion.
"Stay where? Pack for what? Where are we gonna go? Why for 1-2 weeks? Why-
"Sadie, one question at a time. Seriously, when are you gonna learn to ask one question at a time only?" I scolded. She rolled her eyes and retorts, "Stop talking tosh. Who minds anyway?" I shook my head at her, "I mind? What the heck is tosh?"
"Sadie, Carter. Stop your bickering. I'll answer your questions, Sadie. You children are going to stay in Camp Half-Blood for training and to gain trust. Remember, we already agreed to their request. The nomes will be preparing for the upcoming war, here."
"Wait, but without the pharaoh, orders can't be made. Carter didn't even speak of anything to them yet," Zia chided.
"Carter's the pharaoh? That is so cool," Percy complimented. I thanked him awkwardly. Seriously, Percy doesn't even seem like the compliment type of person. He seems so leader like. So chill and cool.
"Yes, I understand. Therefore, I made him tell it to all the nomes first," Amos answered. I furrowed my eyebrows. So that was why he was urging me to make an announcement for 'maybe an upcoming war'. He knew about this already. They are keeping to much knowledge from us. Zia looked at me with her eyebrow raised, "So, you knew about this?" I shook my head rapidly, "No, of course not. Amos was saying something about making an announcement. He made me read this paper out of my own will. He said it was for 'future uses' and to make the nomes more prepared for attacks. So, there." Zia understood quick and nodded.
"Ah, and for one more. You children will be meeting the Roman, Greek and Egyptian Gods. Yes, including the demigods. There will be a small discussion. Okay, you may know go ahead and pack," Amos said and motioned to the door. We all stood up and went out of the library. Everyone finished their food and drinks before leaving. We headed out and went to the living room first. The trainees where all there; eating snacks, reading books, playing. Again, there were penguins everywhere but not that much. As they saw us walk in they stopped what they were doing and gave smiles.
"Sadie!" "Carter!" "Zia!" "Amos!" "Who are they?" Those words were all said at the same time. It started getting noisy.
"Quiet down, children," Amos ordered and automatically it got silent, "Thank you, now, would you please give seats to our guests?" Julian and Felix and the penguins got out of the seat and stood next to us, Julian and Sadie started talking. If you didn't know, Sadie and Julian are almost the same age. Sadie is 16 now so, Julian is 15. They get along pretty well. He's a smooth talker when it comes to girls but not to Sadie or Zia. It's funny, really. He's scared of Zia and Sadie usually attacks him with her sharp words whenever he tries to 'flirt' with her. But they get along pretty well. He tends to take care of her well. He can be really ready for fighting. He can get really violent and tends to beat things up even if they're already dead and broken.
"You smell like water," Felix told Percy, his eyes then went wide and smiled really big, "DOES THAT MEAN YOU LIKE PENGUINS?! I LOVE PENGUINS!" He yelled and pushed a penguin to Percy. Percy smiled at Felix and messed up Felix's hair, "I think penguins are really cool too, kid," Felix smile went wider and went over to Sadie and I, "SADIE, CARTER! I LIKE HIM! CAN WE KEEP HIM?!" Sadie shook her head, "He's not meant to be 'kept', Felix. He's not an animal. Come on, Felix. You're like 13 now. Calm down a bit," Sadie ushered. Felix sighed, "Fine. I'll try. Anyway, what are their names?" Sadie was the one who sighed this time. She knew that she would be the one to explain this to everyone.
"Okay, well then. All of you better listen since I'm not repeating this twice. Got it?" She questioned, everyone nodded. "Brilliant. Okay, these 'new' people here are demigods, they a-
"What are demigods? Sa- Alyssa cut her off. Sadie glared at her and said, "I was gonna explain it until you spoke. Anyone who cuts me off again will get their tongue frozen for 1 week, alright?" Everyone nodded quickly. "That's brill. Okay, demigods are children of humans and gods. Or probably with animals too? That's weird. Okay. Forget what I said just now. Demigods are half- human and half- god. They are Greek and Roman. Yes, Greek and Roman Gods exist. Another war is coming. So, I… We need everyone to be prepared. We will be teaming up with the Greeks and Romans. We will be fighting along side them," Sadie paused and looked at everyone and her eyes saddened, "We will try to come back if things get too rough here. We don't want anyone of you dying. Remember, it doesn't matter how you do it. Okay, I guess this is all I'll be saying for now. We'll be leaving for the war. Come back here when you hear any of our doors alright? We'll finish talking about this later." Sadie cleared her voice from the long speech. I understood why she wanted to finish talking about this later.
We all went back to our rooms. Percy and Nico followed me into my room. Annabeth and Zia followed Sadie to her room. Zia doesn't live here. She lives in the 1st nome.
"Dude, this is your room? It seems like something a child of Athena would have," Percy noted. Nico nodded in agreement. "Is because of the books and scrolls? It's not that much. I have this only for research and information. Sometimes for leisure. I use them for teaching the trainees too. I'm a combat magician so weapons are what I use. You should see Sadie's room; it has more books and scrolls than me. She's Diviner. She's the strongest in magic since she has a large capacity of magic and she can speak the most number of Divine Words. At first I thought, Sadie and I should switch hosts. We did, Sadie had fun Horus. While, I was having trouble with Isis." Nico stared at me and said, "I can sense that. I mean, what's a tosh? She has really troubling mouth, don't you think?" I laughed and nodded, "Really, Sadie's the more violent one. I like to have a strategy first instead of going head on." "You're like Annabeth. Strategy first. Sadie's like Percy. They have really annoying mouths. Acting before thinking it through," Nico blabbered and glared at Percy. Percy laughed nervously, "Ha. Ouch, that's hurts, bro. I mean, aren't you just wasting time thinking it through?" I nodded, "Well, it depends on how the opponents work. It's very useful, look where opponent's weakness is. And, Sadie? Yeah, she's dangerous. She has a lot of destructive spells up her sleeves." "She's destructive also. Wow. Another similarity like Percy. Hey, Percy, she's probably your half- sister." Percy laughed, "So that means Carter could be my brother. That's pretty cool. Carter, Zia's your girlfriend. Am I right?" I looked at him with my brows furrowed, what does he want to know about Zia? Percy noticed expression and raised his arms like he was surrendering, "Dude, chill. I have a girlfriend too. I'm just asking 'cuz both of you seemed like couples. You know, you guys randomly hold hands at times and like you gu-
"Okay, stop! Too much information, Percy!" Nico stopped him, "You really should start packing now." I nodded. I took out my bag, and placed; some healing and recovery potions, twine, papyrus paper, the ink set, ball of wax, two bottles of Ginger Ale (Don't ask. It is not an old person's drink.).
"What's that door over there?" Nico asked pointing to the ivory colored door. "Oh, that's Sadie's room. Our rooms are like connected and stuff. Our rooms are sound- proof which is kinda dangerous since if we get kidnapped and shout out for help, no one would help."
"So, no matter how much noise we make… We can't be heard? I should ask the children of Hephaestus to make my room soundproof," Percy said and looked at both of us. Nico smirked at him, "Your cabin isn't soundproof? Mine is." Percy glared at him, "Yeah, dude. Whatever. Wait, I'm still curious about what tosh means." "It's probably a British slang. I don't know the meaning though."
"Are you and Sadie British or American? But, Sadie has British accent and you have an American one. Wait. Sadie's British. You're American. What? You guys are really confusing," Percy scratched his head as if the thinking was burning his brain. I smiled and sat down on my bean bag. Nico laid down on the bed while Percy sat down on my arm-chair. "After my… Mom died. My Mom's parents were furious so they took my Dad into court and won custody of Sadie. Dad and I were only allowed to visit her twice a year. I stayed with Dad to travel with him and I was home schooled by him."
"That's harsh, man. I'm sorry for that. We never saw your Dad, where is he?" Percy questioned. "Dad's dead too but he's partially alive since he's the host of Osiris; Egyptian God of the Dead and Living." Percy nodded and said, "So you're like quarter children of the Underworld?" I shook my head, "I don't believe so. Dad's just a host so I don't think we're even part children of the Underworld."
"Carter, can I know the name of the person, the person Sadie said that looked like me?" Nico asked. I stopped for awhile. Should I say who the person is? It's just the name right? Right? Okay.
"Uh, it's Anubis," I answered and waited for their response. "Anubis? Isn't he like the God of Death and Funerals?" Nico questioned. I nodded, "Yeah, you're right. He just looks a tid bit older than you." "Oh, I get it. But, why does Sadie look so shock?" Percy asked. There's the question! Wow. What should I say? Sadie's gonna kill me if I say anything about this. "You can go ask her yourself if you'd like." The two demigods were gonna protest but a knock on the door was heard and I knew it was the girls. I quickly opened the door and saw Sadie, Zia and Annabeth standing. We went out of my room and headed downstairs.
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Annabeth and Zia followed me to my room. They were now sitting comfortably on the couch and my bed.
"I must say, the room's design is very beautiful," Annabeth complimented. I smiled at her, "Why thank you. I designed it myself," I answered, pleased with her compliment. "It's sound proof too," Zia spoke. I nodded at her while smiling, "Extra privacy. You wouldn't anyone listening to you singing horribly." I joked and took out my bag and placed my necessities in which included; some healing and recovery potions, twine, papyrus paper, the ink set, ball of wax. I added a bottle of water and Ribena inside. My clothes will be placed in the duat. I know Carter would be doing the same thing.
"So, those people downstairs that we just met just now were your trainees?" Annabeth asked. "Yep, those are mine and Carter's students." She smiled at me, "You seem really young. How old were you ever since you started teaching them?" I tilted my head, thinking. I never really thought about my age. We were in hurry teaching the trainees. I thought about it for a while when the answer came to mind, "When I was twelve." Annabeth furrowed her brows, "That's really young." I shook my head, "It seems like it. But something tells me that you started fighting even before you were 10." "How do you know that?" Annabeth asked. She didn't seem shocked by any means. She just seemed curious. "I'm guessing I'm right? I have a knack for reading people," I answered and grinned at her. "You're like Percy's long lost half- sister," Annabeth joked around. Zia looked at her, "And you seem like Carter's long lost half- sister too." We all laughed. "I'll take that as a compliment," I thanked, "And you kinda seem like Carter. I'll make a guess again and say that you'd rather have strategies first rather than just winging it?" She nodded, "You need to have strategy. And even a short observation can give you lots of information. Yes, winging it is useful if you don't have any plans left but planning it will give you a head start!" She protested and it was like she releasing all her anger towards the people who didn't follow her strategies. I laughed at her, so did Zia. "It isn't funny!" Zia and I tried to stop laughing. "We get you. I stay in the 1st nome, they're all much older than me," Zia spoke. I nodded in agreement. "It's really hard isn't it? Anyway, Sadie, this question might be sensitive but may I ask it anyway?" Annabeth questions. "It depends," I answered. She nodded slowly and said, "You seemed really uncomfortable when that guy from the library came in. Was there anything that happened?" "If you didn't think that when you saw it, there should've been something wrong with you. So, yeah. You're correct. There was something wrong." "Is it alright if you tell me what is it about? I won't force you or anything," Annabeth asked. I shook my head, "There's nothing to hide about it though. It's just that it's hard to explain." "You want me to tell her instead?" Zia volunteered. I thanked her with a smile.
"That guy's name is Walt Stone. He's supposed to die," Zia spoke with disgust. I shook my head at her. "He's Sadie's ex. Right? I'm not really sure if you guys were actually together. But! Continuing on. He had a sickness that couldn't be cured. Sadie and that guy shared mutual feelings for each other. Sadie also shared mutual feeling with Anubis, the God of-
"Anubis? The God?" Annabeth asked to make sure. I looked at Zia with wide eyes and shook my head at her. She looked back at me in apology. I sighed, "Yeah, the God. The God of Death." Annabeth nodded and waited for Zia to continue. "When Walt was suppose to die. Anubis took him as a host, as to preventing him from dying. Anubis was not able to do his duties as a Death God right. Therefore he-
"I'll be reading and remembering some spells before we go," I said, "Just continue." I said and headed to the book shelves. Zia nodded and faced Annabeth. "Therefore the Gods gave Walt another chance live without Anubis. Anubis visits Sadie from time to time, kinda. After Walt got revived, he woke up and looked for one person. Jaz. Sadie was next to him but he didn't notice her and went to hug and kiss Jaz. Jaz is one of our healers here. He did that in front of Sadie. Sadie who was full confusion, decided to talk to the both of them. Walt and Jaz told their honest reasons. Sadie never showed them that she was angry at them or anything. One thing I tell you, Sadie never felt angry about them. She felt betrayed. So, there, that's the story," Zia finished. I felt both of them look over to me; I pretended that I didn't listen to them. I breathed out a deep sigh. My eyes were watering but I didn't cry. I still remember the reason they told me. It was fresh in my mind. My heart tightened. I tried to be angry at them but in the end, I got angry to myself. I got angry and upset with myself. I was stupid and foolish.
"Sadie, were sorry. So sorry. Were sorry we used you. We never meant to but you were the only chance for Walt to be able to live again. I told Walt to make you fall for him so you would or somebody close to you would help him. So, Sadie, don't get mad at him. Get mad at me. I am so-
*Slap* I slapped her with tears on my face. Walt looked at me, surprised. Jaz started crying and fell onto Walt arms. "You used me! How the f*ck am I supposed to bloody forgive you? You played with my feelings! Jaz, you know you could've just told me to bloody help Walt! You could've told me instead of using me! You could've done that instead of using bullsh*t," I yelled at her. I was about to slap her once again when Walt pushed me away. "Slap her once more and I won't think twice about hitting you back!" He yelled in anger. I was taken aback. "Sadie! Slap me then! Hurt me instead. We said goddamn sorry already! What the f*ck do you want?" I glared at both of them, "Because you both f*cking used me! Jaz, you bitch! You're smart enough to think of another way, but why USE me? Huh? Answer me, dang it! Answer me, you bitc-
*Slap* I didn't know what was wrong with me. Anger was building inside me. The curse words just came out of my mouth one by one. I tried to stop when Walt slapped me. I looked at him. I never meant to focus my anger to her. I looked back at Walt. He looked at me in anger. There was no one around to notice. I asked to talk to the both of them alone. With no one around. He then pushed me, "Stop focusing it on her! I'm the one who did it to you! If there was anyone to call a bitch, it would be you, Sadie! You're overreacting too much! We said sorry! We never meant to do this. Yes, we were dumb! We could've asked you! But it was only a matter of time! Why are you taking it all out on her, anyway? Why are you taking out all this bullsh*t on Jaz!?" My tears were falling, "Why are you so over protective of her?!" He glared at me, "Because she's my girlfriend and I love her." I almost lost my breath. This was too much to take in. So he loves her. That was the reason why. What was my reason? That question was said when Walt asked, "Now, tell me why you're taking out all of this on Jaz." I breathed out a big sigh and looked up at him, "Because, the plan you used? It worked. You guys accomplished it." He looked at me, "What the f*ck are you talking about?" The tears were still streaming down and I was catching my breath, "I've fallen for you, Walt. I love you. I've fallen for you too hard. In the end, you didn't catch me. That's why; I'm taking out all of this on her. I'm envious, Walt! Envious! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to slap Jaz and say all those words." He looked at me, shock written all over his face. He placed down Jaz on the ground who seemed to be too tired to stand. He reached out his hand to me and I moved back. I glared at him before walking away. I didn't care what he would do next. I walked wherever my feet could take me. I ended up in an almost close McDonald. It was remote. I was still catching my breath. I fell to the ground and hugged my knees. No one was there to notice so I didn't care. There were still people in the McDonald. Just a few since this place was kinda remote. I hugged my knees and cried. I tried to stop it thinking that this was so dramatic. I was disgusted at myself for crying. I looked like a mess. I wanted to wash my mouth with acid from the curse words I said. I soon realized that my breath was slowing down a bit too much. I tried to stand up and create a portal back to the 21st nome but I felt too weak. Who would've thought that being heartbroken could make you feel so weak? I was about to faint before I saw a guy wearing all black and a huge load of Happy Meal then I blacked out. When I woke up, I was alone. I was back to the place where I talked with Walt and Jaz. A Happy Meal was placed beside me. I was starving, I thanked the person who helped me and ate the meal. I stood up, my head was heavy. I forced my self to create a portal to my room and continued to sleep in my room.
That was all I remembered. I never knew the name of the guy who helped me but I thanked him for helping the sorry excuse of one of the most powerful magicians. The memory was still fresh and the scene hurt me every time it comes to mind. I was taken away from my thoughts when Annabeth placed her hand on my shoulder and said, "I think we should go now. Let's call the boys." I nodded and took my earphones and iPod. I wore them and left the room with the girls. I knocked on Carter's door. I waited for him to open and I glared at him, "You took too long opening the door. Anyway, let's go downstairs. I have to finish talking about this then we can leave." He nodded and we went downstairs.
Everyone was already in the living room. It seems like they never went back to their room. I scanned the room so I can have all of their attention. I felt sad. I didn't want to leave them but I looked at them with a small smile. "We will be leaving now," I said and everyone's eyes saddened, "But before that, I want everyone to promise me that you will all prepare for the war. We want all of you ready and we don't want you to lose hope. Wait, I just realized that we never introduced them to you. Alright, this is Annabeth Chase (I pointed to Annabeth.), this is Percy Jackson (motions to Percy.) and this is Nico di Angelo (points over to Nico.). Okay, everyone got their names? Alright. We want you all to be careful while we're gone. We'll be leaving now. Oh and some people from other nomes will be training you guys. I don't want any of you to play pranks and I want you to listen to them well. This is very important, alright? Okay, bye for now." We were heading to the door and the trainees came over to us and said,
"Make sure to come back fine, alright?" Cleo insured. We nodded at her. Shelby ran towards us while pulling Julian with her, she was about to cry. I hugged her and that's when she started crying. My eyes were watering too but I did not dare cry. I rubbed her back so she could ease up. Felix also gave a small hug to Carter.
"Train well, okay?" I told Shelby. She nodded and hugged me tighter. I smiled at her behavior. I stood up and carried her. I looked to Julian and handed her to him. She was pulling at my clothes but Julian gently carried her in his arms. "Thanks," I told him. He smiled back, "Just make sure you come back alive. Take care." He gave me a hug and I hugged him back, "You better take care of yourself also." He nodded and moved away. We laughed and he patted my head. I pushed his hand away, "You're treating me like Shelby." He laughed and held Shelby closer.
"We'll go now," I told everyone and we went down the mansion. Amos and Bast followed us down and made a portal big enough for all of us to fit it. We said bye to them and went inside.
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We arrived in front of the camp. We were already able to go in without the demigod's invitation. There were big smile plastered on their faces.
"Welcome back." Chiron greeted. "Did you run into any trouble?" We all shook our heads. "Well, that's a start." Chiron said.
"Chiron? Where will they sleep?" Annabeth asked.
"Are they gonna sleep in the Big House?" Nico asked.
"Where's Grover?" Percy asked, a question which is out of the topic.
"They're not going to sleep in the Big House; Dionysus would not like their company." Chiron said.
"We're still here you know." Sadie said referring to Chiron.
"Yes, I'm sorry. Would you like to sleep in cabins?" Chiron said.
"Which cabins are they staying in?" Percy asked.
"Carter and Sadie will stay in the Poseidon cabin." Chiron said, "And Zia will stay in the Hades cabin. Any questions?"
"Yep." Zia said adding a pop at the end, "Just a sec."
"Sadie?" Zia asked her in a voice only Sadie and I can hear. "Let's switch."
"Wha- Why?"
"Cuz, I don't wanna sleep in the same cabin as Nico. I wanna stay with Carter. Please." She pleaded. I small blush ran across my face.
"No."
"Come on, please. You're used to the dead. Please? You went to the graveyard by yourself." Zia pleaded.
Sadie groaned, "F-fine. You owe me."
"Yes! Thank you so much." Zia said cheerfully and hugged Sadie.
"Excuse me? Did you discuss something?" Chiron asked.
"Yes. Sadie and I decided to switch cabins. Is that okay?" Zia said back to her serious face.
"That would be fine, as long as you sleep well." Chiron said, "Now go to your cabins." We were all gonna go when Chiron stopped us and said that the demigods will give us a tour of the camp.
Zia and I followed Percy and Annabeth to the Poseidon cabin, all the windows was facing the sea, there are six beds and a fountain.
"You guys choose any beds, except that two 'cause Tyson and I sleeps there." Percy said and we started unpacking.
"I could've asked Sadie to my cabin but there's a bit too much people. I believe Sadie doesn't like crowds." Annabeth said.
"It's okay. I'm sure Sadie would understand." I said.