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Behind the Shadows

Burger in the Face

Camp was just the same as Sapphire had left it. No one looked her way or even brought up the fact that she had disappeared for a few days. Even Apollos presence wandering about camp didn't raise any suspicions. Alot of the campers gawked at Apollo and followed him about like lost puppies, but apart from that Sapphires return to camp seemed invisible to the other campers. It was weird because Sapphire was a popular well loved camper and not to even be acknowledged was new to her. She was used to being the invisible wallflower when she went to school but never at camp. Apollo says Jake should be awake and well in a few weeks. Annabeth had wandered off not long after Sapphire and Jake arrived. After that even Annabeth barely looked her way. The only person who would have realised Sapphire's absence would be Chiron and he was no where to be seen. After two weeks of this Sapphire started considering maybe if she exploded the water fountain or created a massive wave from the ocean and threatened the campers with it she might be noticed.
Sapphire sat at her cabin table for dinner. Sitting at Poseidon's table really sucked when her only other sibling was away. Her food looked gross and her drink tasted bitter. As bitter as her mood. Apollo was still at camp because he kept on insisting he stayed to keep check on Jakes health and is currently sitting at table twelve dining with Dionysus, who didn't look to pleased with the company.
Sapphire sighs and stabs her burger with a fork, as she does this her eyes land on Clarisse and she considers launching the burger at her head. Maybe then someone would look her way even for just a moment. Clarisse laughs and slaps the boy sitting next to her on the shoulder. The boy is unfamiliar to Sapphire. He must be a new camper and unfortunately he is an Aries kid. Everything about him screams war and violence. His eyes are cold and his body is solid muscle. He smirks at Clarisse and take a gulp from his cup. His eyes flick away from Clarisse and the zero in on Sapphire. Its strange how all the campers Sapphire knows well have not even looked her way and the new kid notices her without needing a burger launched at him. His eyes linger and it makes Sapphire uneasy, making her want to crawl under the table and hide.
Sapphire gives her plate of food one last look before she grabs it and throws it at Clarisse's head. She does not know why she did it or even how it happened. It was weird. She was feeling fine and was was calmly sitting at her table but then it flipped and anger flared and the plate was crashing against Clarisse's head. Her scream silences the room and everyone looks her way. Then all the campers look at Sapphire. The shock of her actions fade and are replaced with pure happiness. She was no longer invisible.
"I am going to kill you!" Clarisse snarls as she climbs up off her chair and glares at Sapphire.
Sapphire gets up too. The whole room stares and they all looked slightly entertained. This is not what Sapphire wanted. All she wanted was to be seen not to get into a fight and end up in huge trouble. The new Ares boy also watches Sapphire with a deadly smirk. It all makes sense now. Some Ares kids are gifted with the power to control people's emotions, mainly anger. Maybe it was him who made Sapphire throw the plate. Maybe he had sensed her considering throwing her burger at Clarisse and he must of played on that. His smirk and the knowing look in his eyes confirms her thoughts. This new kid was going to trouble.
Clarisse jumps over her table and storms toward Sapphire. Her eyes are filled with fire, but that was normal for her. Sapphire picks up her cup and holds it with all her might. It was the only weapon she could find. Clarisse was already armed as usual. She pulls out a sword and charges at Sapphire. Sapphire springs into action and throws the cup at Clarisse and then runs towards the pavilion fire. Not that it would help her whatsoever, but she felt the need to run towards it. Clarisse it hot on her tail and raises her sword above her head ready to strike Sapphire. Sapphire closes her eyes and prays for a miracle. The blow does not come and campers around her gasp. Sapphire opens her eyes and nearly falls to her knees in shock. A shell of fire surrounds Sapphire. The only thing she can see through the fire is dark figures of the campers. The fire does not burn her nor does it feel hot. The crackle of the fire dulls out the voices of the people around her. The only voice she can hear come from the goddess of the hearth who stands beside Sapphire smiling. She stares at the goddess in amazement. Sapphire had always seen the goddess in the camp but had never spoken to her. No one else seemed to ever notice the goddess.
"Why did you protect me?" Sapphire asks in a hushed tone. Hestia simply smiles.
"Because you asked for it" She answers. "You prayed and I answered" Sapphire frowns and reaches out her hand to touch the fire. The goddess grabs her hand and lowers in. "I can protect you from the heat but Touching it will only get you burnt". Sapphire cringes and gives and awkward smile.
"Thank you for helping me" Sapphire whispers. The mumbles of the campers gets louder as they all start arguing.
"I know what it is like to feel lonely and unseen, but seek out for the answers to your fellow campers silence towards you. A lot has happened during your absence"
Hestia gives her a knowing smile before she lowers the shell of fire and she disappears with the smoke of the fire. All around her is campers arguing and grabbing for weapons. The new kid standing in the centre of the room admiring the scene around him. He does not notice Sapphire as she rushes out and away from the rest of the campers. She runs past her cabin and the past the fighting arena. She heads towards the woods hoping to find Grover or a nymph who might have knowledge on where to find Chiron. The woods are quiet and peaceful. Sunshine flickers through the tree branches and it makes the space between the trees look golden. No nymphs pop out to her as she wanders between trees and flower bushes. Her favorite spot appears in front of her. Its a small lake that has a waterfall at the far end. The beach surrounding it is made up of tiny pebbles. Sapphire strolls up to a tree and slides down to sit on the pebbles. Not many demigods like to wander into the woods alone. The woods are filled with monsters and with out knowing where you are going you are most likely to get lost. Sapphire however have explored a lot of the woods and now that she had the power to control water she no longer had to gear up with weapons.
The golden sunlight turned to silver moonlight before Grover appeared. He looked tired and nervous. He knew what Sapphire wanted to know and he looked like he did not wish to tell her.

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Comments

omg u have to continue this story!!! it is soooooo good

McShizzle_yall McShizzle_yall
6/13/18

Where is half of the chapters like 1,2,3,4? And please upate

rucas2003 rucas2003
6/1/17

I just found this less than a week ago and just couldn't put it down, you have such a great story

UPDATE IT!!!! NEED TO READ MORE!!!!