Call of the Nightingale

Chapter 9: Unwanted Attention

  Athena rested in your old room with your father to keep the promise of making sure he is alright. He sits a bit uneasy to hear about your previous transgressions.

Abel: He got into a fight with Artemis?

Athena: Yes, but he lives. Honestly, his ego is unbecoming of him.

Abel: You sure it's fine for him to be there? I mean, you already have so many other demigods there, right?

Athena: Yes, but his sisters, the Fates clearly say he is required. As he is not like other demigods, being the spawn of a primordial. But the worst hasn't even happened yet.

  Your father looks at her a bit confused.

Abel: What is the worst?

Athena: When his fate is in their hands. Nyx has been very protective of him, but will soon have to leave him fully in the hands of the Fates.

  Athena lightly looks out the window, thinking of the time she has spent with you. She may not like to admit it, but she literally raised you since you were a baby. Was it so bad that her little Warrior of the Mind felt more like a son than anything else?

*Meanwhile*

  For the day, you and Serena have gone over the basics of witchcraft and sorcery. Along with the rules of three also applying to such magics.

  "Whatever energy a person puts out into the world, be it positive or negative, will be returned to that person three times."

Serena: So, one thing to know is that there are different forms and levels to this. Also, there are a lot of tools for it as well. Such as the different forms. The forms include Black Magic, Evocation, Invocation, Shamanism, Divination, Necromancy, Ceremonial Magic, Thaumaturgey, White Magic, Apotropaic Magic, and a few others.

  Serena said as you sat in a meditative state. Your eyes closed as you only focused on her voice.

Serena: With my magic, I can tell you aren't a malicious person. As your friend, I ask, what would you use your magic for?

Y/N: Mostly for restoration. Especially on my dear Medusa here.

  You pinch her cheek lightly, earning a hiss from her as a response. A light flush of pink taking over for a moment.

Y/N: But I'm just curious. How have I been doing so far?

Serena: So far, you are terrible at every form.

Y/N: Well, I have a question then. Since you are so good at it, can I learn it faster?

Serena: You can't learn it faster. You need to be patient and relax.

Y/N: Listen, I get that, but come on. You're talking to the guy who fought Attemis. I'm pretty sure I can handle harder spells.

Serena: That ego is going to be your downfall.

Y/N: To be fair, when you have a mom like Nyx, it's hard not to have one. Did you know that even Zeus is afraid of her?

Serena: Yet can you do what she does? Can you conjure an ounce of darkness she commands?

Y/N:... Okay, I get it. I guess I just wanna hurry up and gain more from this. I mean, what if Zeus' daughter is doing some stuff right now as we speak?

Serena: Which is why some Demigods are sent out into the world to investigate.

  You jump to your feet.

Y/N: Seriously?! Why don't they send us?

Serena: We are supposed to adjust to our environment. Besides, it is not like the tasks are easy. You may be the son of Nyx, but there is always a bigger fish.