Powerful Secret
The Camp
We both mounted Blackjack. I sat behind Percy because I was scared. I have ridden a horse, and been on a plane. But it was like being in a convertible going 600 miles per hour, and we were thousands of feet off the ground. We arrived at camp in a minute.
“Damn. Pegasus’ are fast.” I said.
“Pegasi.” Percy said.
“What ever.” I responded. For the first time I took in my surroundings. I saw a huge blue house, a strawberry field, and many cabins. Percy was leading me to the big blue house and people were starting to crowd around Annabeth, to help Kate. I tried to go and help them but Percy held onto my wrist too hard. I tried to pull away, but he was too strong. Tears started to roll down my face. Percy was very comforting. I wept into his chest. He held me, and dragged me to the big house. We walked in and there was a lounge and an office. In the office was a man in a wheelchair. I couldn't help myself I stared. I know it is extremely rude but I couldn't look away. Percy sat me down in a chair and I tried to stop crying. It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be.
“Hi,” the man said “I am Chiron.”
“Hi. I'm Ashlynn Miller.” I said. Trying very hard to get my mind off Kate.
“There's something different about her.” Percy said.
“How so?” Chiron asked.
“She could speak to Blackjack.” Percy said.
“So is she a daughter of Poseidon?” Chiron asked.
“I don't know Blackjack also said she smelled like death.” Percy responded.
“Oh gods.” Chiron mumbled.
“Oh gods what?” I asked. “There was a rumor years ago, but I never thought it was real.” Chiron said. I couldn't keep it in any more. I stood up and yelled
“WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME?” at that second thunder cracked across the sky, and my hair looked like it had been rubbed by a balloon. “Oh god.” I said. I sat back down and started crying. I looked up again and saw Percy and Chiron staring at each other.
“There's nothing wrong with you, but I didn't think you were real.” Chiron responded.
“That's great.” I said between tears. And my hair calmed down a bit.
“I'll explain later right now you should go see your friend.” Chiron said. I nodded and as if on que a boy with black hair and black eyes walked into the room.
“Why does it smell like death in here?” He asked.
“Not the time Nico.” Percy said.
“Okay but I'm here to tell you Will has healed Kate, but she is still unconscious.” Nico said.
“Who's Will?” I asked.
“His boyfriend.” Percy said.
“JACKSON I SWEAR TO THE GODS!” Nico yelled. Some flowers died in the room.
“I did that earlier.” I said.
“When?" Percy asked.
“When we were fighting that thing.” I began.
“Cyclops.” Percy cut in.
“Cyclops, whatever. I caused the plants to die.” I finished.
“I saw that, but I thought it was bad gardening.” Percy said.
“It was me, but I want to go see Kate.” I said.
“Sure.” Nico said. I could tell what I just told him shook him. Nico took me to my friend. Percy stayed to talk to Chiron.
“I never asked what's your name?” Nico asked me.
“Ashlynn. Ashlynn Miller.” I said.
“Are you related to Dana Miller?” He asked very curiously.
“She's my mom.” I said embarrassed.
“Wow. Are you like a millionaire?” He asked.
“Technically billionaire, but I don't like to talk about money.” I said. My mom is a model and movie/tv actress. She also used to play tennis. It is so weird to see your mom on the cover of Sports Illustrated bathing suit edition. We have 5 houses across the US but I like Philly the most so that's where I go to school. I go to a public school, if you were wondering, and I don't tell anyone about my mom.
“You're a billionaire, cool. You're not the only rich person at this camp just so you know.” He said reassuringly.
“Thank god.” I said. “Who else has a lot of money?” I asked with much curiosity. I don't like to say the word rich, it makes me feel weird.
“There is Piper McLean.” He said.
“Piper McLean goes here?” I asked.
“Yup and Rachel Elizabeth Dare.” He finished.
“Ok. It's been awhile since I saw Piper.” I said.
"You know her?” Nico asked.
“Yeah, her dad and my mom did a movie together a few years ago. She was really nice.” I said.
“Here we are." Nico said. I looked up at a building that said infirmary. (I don't know how I could read it though) Nico walked me inside. We took a few turns down a couple of hallways, and I got lost. We were in Kate's room before I knew it. I knelt at her bed side and wept into her chest.
“This is all my fault.” I wept.
“No it's not.” Kate said. I was so happy to see her awake. I stood up and started stroking her head.
“You're going to be okay.” I said.
“Don't worry I've been through worse.” She responded. For some reason I believed her and laughed a little. Then she fell asleep.
“Is she okay?” I asked as a boy with blonde hair entered the room. He gave Nico a little peck on the cheek. I immediately forgot about Kate.
“You must be Will.” I stood up and held out my hand. He shook it.
“Yup, and your friend will be just fine. I just gave her some medicine that will make her very tired." He said. I blew a sigh of relief. Suddenly a conch horn blew in the distance.
“Time for dinner.” Nico said and he led me to the cafeteria. Everyone knew where they were supposed to sit except for me. I grabbed my food and stood around staring at the tables. Suddenly Chiron stood up. Except he wasn't in a wheelchair anymore. He had gore parts for legs.
“Everyone this is Ashlynn Miller.” He said. A few waved and a few said hi. I waved and said hi.
“You may sit at the big three table.” He said as he pointed to where Percy, Nico, and some other boy was sitting. Everyone gasped.
“I don't know who my parent is though.” I said. If you thinking “wow she is so calm right now” I wasn't. I just didn't want everyone to think I was crazy.
“I do.” Chiron said.
“Great. Hope to inform the rest of us?” I asked as I walked to my table.
“Sure thing.” He said when I sat down everyone gasped even more. They were all looking at what was above me. I looked up and I couldn't believe my eyes.
Notes
I love cliff hangers. You may not but I do. Anyway enjoy
