Nightshade's Secret

Chapter 6

Aqua

"whoa whoa whoa, explain to me again?" I asked my dad for the 30 billionth time. Annoyed he replied with "your not mortal."

I have no clue what he's talking about. Honestly, I started to think he was a little crazy. But after that experience with the monster in Malibu... Nothing really felt the same.

I'm not really sure I can explain it, but I feel like a part of me that had been hidden away and locked up, has been released. Almost like, I was awake, but not all the way. I always felt I was missing a key piece of information, and I always suspected it was my mom. But now... I can't be sure of anything anymore.

I was sitting up front with my dad, and after telling Marin she hadn't slept in days and convincing her she needed sleep, she was passed out in the seat behind me.

Ok, so let me backup.
As of right now, we're in Georgia. Basically, for the past however many days (I lost track after 5) we've been driving across the country, getting to New York, so I can go to a magical summer camp and train with armor and wierd-Greek weapons like Marin's sword.

Confused? Great. We're on the same page then.

But anyway, my dad has been really distant, the only thing on his mind was getting us to that camp.

So pretty much the rest of the trip consisted of talking, drawing, and listening to music.

My sketchbook ended up running out of pages, and my hand was cramped. Even some of my favorite songs were getting old.

But I guess I didn't really realize it at the time, but me and Marin actually became friends, in other words, we bonded over that time.

I found out a lot about her, turns out she didn't have a mom either! We were Similar in some ways, except while I drew she wrote.

Once I was just doodling random people and mixing up with different body types, different appearances, and names, when Marin asked what I was doing I told her I was making OC's (original characters)

She pointed at one In particular, it was just a simple doodle of a girl, sitting on her knees as the dress she was wearing circle around her. I guess I like braids because she was wearing a milkmaid braid around her head, with a calm expression and her eyes closed.

I told her that the OC's name was Delilah, and she went back to writing.

After a couple hours, she let me look at was she was writing. Turns out she wrote a story about my character! It was a short story, but beautifully written. It had a lot of detail, and the words matched my drawing almost exactly. It was about how nature can be a part of you, and that letting go of feelings lets you enjoy the beautiful things life has to offer.

"This is amazing!" I told her, "your so talented! Who taught you how to write like that?" I asked.

Marin tried not to smile as a flush of pink formed on her checks "well, I'm, um, actually self taught." She said, with lots of humble in her voice.

"This is really amazing. Has anyone ever read your story's?" I asked. She shook her head "your the only one." She said nervously. I couldn't believe it.

I've let my step brother and my dad see my drawings, and there pride in me has always encouraged me to keep at it. The fact that Marin had no one to be there for her, no one to encourage her, and she still did it? I believe that shows true passion.

I decided then and there, if we were going to a camp, I didn't care how many other people were gonna be there, even if I met new friends, I made a silent promise to myself that I would stick by Marin's side at all costs. I could feel that we had a connection somehow. And I wasn't ready to let go of that, at least until I find out more.

Sorry for this chapter being kinda a filler!! I realized I hadn't been as descriptive with this story as I wanted to be, so I made this chapter so you guys can get more of a connection and understanding with these characters! I promise things will pick up next chapter, with new characters and lots of dialogue so get ready! Xx