Forever and Always

Chapter 9: My New Sister

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A/N:
Okayyyyyy so I have like a lot going on in my life, which is why I love this chapter. Shoutout to SUSAN because she inspired me with this chapter. I cried writing this. You probably think I'm some sappy dope, but I'm not. I've just been through a lot. Anyways what I meant to start with was PLEASE EXCUSE MY TYPOS!!! I will edit later. Enjoy!!!!:);)
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~Rachael's P.O.V~
The air was crisp and fresh. The sky had darkened to an almost black color, reflecting my current mood. As I lugged my bags to the ares cabin, I noticed a lot of Aphrodite girls hanging around it. Typical. That's when I saw the Aphrodite girl that had kissed Connor kissing ANOTHER guy. Michael, my new half brother. I should have known Aphrodite girls better than this. I know they have a skin deep outlook on life. Ugh. I was acting rashly, ignoring all the other facts except the part about them kissing. My jealousy was getting out of hand...ever since I got here I've felt...i don't know, empty? Emotionless. Unloved by my other parent, and mad at my family for not telling me. How could they NOT tell me?!?! My dad is a God and they just forget to mention it? I must not really matter to them. I guess that's why I got so upset when Connor kissed that Aphrodite girl. For reason I actually thought I meant something to him. I was stupid, we had only met a week before. Just because he saved me, doesn't mean I mean anything to him. The sad thing is, I thought Connor would be my hero. The one that would save me from my past and bring me into a better future. I feel so empty and lost. So ignorant for even thinking we could have a future.
I sighed as the frosty grass under my feet crunched with my every step. I stared at cabin 5 with resentment, wishing it never existed. It wasn't really the cabin though, it was my father. I hated him. I think. Maybe it was very negative feelings, not hatred,but close. He didn't ever care about me. He is the God of war after all. Gods, and I thought my life was a mess before.

~~flashback~~
My fingers lightly grazed the piano keys affectionately. I pressed down on the C chord, soft beautiful tones filled my ears. Music has always been my escape in life, my go to, the I'm-going-to-be-okay relief. I began to play all of me by John legend softly remembering how that was our song. I played and played, over and over. I felt the hot tears run down my face, falling into the porcelain keys. I kept playing the beautiful song until my fingers were numb. I played away my sorrow. At least I tired to, usually it just left me worse than before. My heart ached for his touch, his smell, his aurora, his presence. When the blood came back into my cold fingers, I started to play again. I missed him so much. People don't realize what the words 'I miss you' actually feel like. They sound all sweet and gushy when you know you'll see them soon. But when their gone, it's a horrid ache in the center of your being. Like someone had just ripped off your arm. Something was missing, and you'll never be the the same without it. I am dying inside, there's no point to living. Not if he isn't here. All I want to do is be with him, but that can never happen. I stopped play abruptly and shut the piano quickly. I caressed the book lift, remembering his teachings and writings. How he would be so loyal and compassionate about his music. The way hit fiery red hair would come down over his forehead when he was concentrating or playing forte. His watery green eyes that would sparkle when he laughed. His corny jokes I missed so much. His doctors handwringing. My whole world didn't even matter without him. He left me in this cruel world, and he took my heart with him. When Jeremy died, I died too.
~~end of flashback~~
I quickly wiped the hot tears from my eyes. I cannot cry now. I'm supposed to be like my father. Strong and brave. I bet he doesn't cry. The blood red cabin that stood in front of me scared all the confidence I might have had out of me. I gulped and made my way to its porch. I quietly walked over to the door and knocked softly. The door opened slowly, like the person behind it was expecting a terrorist. The girl behind the door was tall and muscular with a cruel expression, a real child of ares.
To my surprise she smiled warmly at me.
"Hey, I'm Clarisse." she said
"I'm Rachael..." I was beginning to think staying in this cabin wasn't as bad as I thought.
"Yeah we heard. Comon in! James! Get your crap together and move your ass-butt to far wall bed!" She screamed at a scarred face blonde. I was amazed all these people were my siblings.
"No, that's okay he doe-" I started.
"Yeah he does. I want you close by. I've never had a sister before. I want to protect you." She said timidity.
"You seem like you could use some protection, anyways." she quickly said regaining her posture.
My jaw must've hit the floor. This big muscular girl was acting like a scarred kitten. She also wanted to protect me? She had never had a sister? I would have thought... now I'm even more lost than I was before. I thought she was going to pound me into the ground for sure. Now that I'm looking at her face, she seems loyal and confident, yet calm and gentle. Her blue eyes shining with pride. Her brown hair waved a bit in the wind. She looked like an action movie hero. 'Appearances are deceiving' my mother words echoed in my head. I now understand.
She stepped aside and motioned to a bed near the front. I nodded to her and made my way to the bunk. I began to unpack my limp bag. "Need help?" I looked up to see Clarisse smiling at me.
"Sure" I answered.
There was a moment of silence as she folded my only other shirt.
"We need to get you some new clothes. I'll asked the Aphrodite cabin to make some."
"Thanks" I said softly, grateful for the affection. I liked the idea of a sister it was probably the most comforting thing at the moment.
"No problem. You know, I really love the feeling of having a sister. It's nice." and with that Clarisse got up and swung herself into the top bunk above mine.
That made me feel like the happiest person on earth. I smiled to myself. "Darling, you'll be okay" I whispered.
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I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned. All I could think of was Abby and Andrew. I sighed and sat up. I can't just sit here and do nothing. I grabbed my shoes and pulled them onto my feet. I tiptoed to the door and pulled it open as quietly as I could. I stepped out into the cold night air, and shut the door. I breathed in the heavenly scent of pine trees. I jogged over to the infirmary and flipped the flap of the tent up. It was quiet and still,the only sound was soft breathing of sleeping figures. "What are you doing here?"
I gasped and looked in the direction of the dark voice. I saw none other than Nico Di Angelo sitting on a stool.
I groaned. "You know. You creep me out."
"I didn't used to." He said quietly
"Well that's because you didn't scare me in the night. You were also ten." I huffed
"Touché" he said getting off the stool and walking toward a bed with two sleeping forms on it "I believe you are looking for them"
He gestured to the people on the hospital cot. I quickly walked over to see the sweetest scene. Andrew had his arms wrapped around Abby's waist and his face was in the back of her neck. I mentally 'awhed'. I have shipped them for gods knows how long. I grabbed the medical report at the end of the cot. It read: ANDREW STRATHEY: minor injuries, broken clavicle. Cured.
The sheet made me see a thousand times better. To me he was my brother. I care deeply for him, and didn't want him to die.

All of my relief and happiness left my body. Coldness washed over me as I read Abby's report.

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Oooooooo CLIFFHANGERS ARE SO MUCH FUN!
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Leo: I HATE THIS STORY! >:(
Me: Leo, that hurts my heart :'(
Leo: it just really sucks okay?!?!
Me: not okay!!!!X'(
Leo: why?!?!
Me: Leo. You ass-butt! Why you no like my story.
Leo: because you are missing someone very important. Like they are crucial to the existence of this story.
Me: and who's that?
Leo: me
Me: leo.... you... you can't be in this story
Leo: why not *huffs*
Me: because....it would throw off the whole plot line.
Leo: well...
Me:...
Leo: this just got awkward.
Me: no it was Zeus, he brings the awkward to the story credits
Zeus: what? I like watching people hurt each other, mentally or physically. Do you have any popcorn. Ah, nevermind, I'll get some myself *magically makes popcorn appear*
Leo:...
Me:...
Leo: you...you need to get out more.
SUSAN: *jumps over bushes and runs into house knocking things over* WE NEED SOME RAISINS!!!!!