Ransom

Chapter 16: Calypso Valdez

Calypso sat in a chair by her daughter's infirmary bed. Nyx would pay for what she has done. She cannot win; Calypso wouldn't let her if it was the last thing that she ever did.

Now was one of the times that she wished that she hadn't given up immortality.

Her wrist burned with pain, but it was no match to the pain that she felt when she thought she was going to loose her daughter.

Silena was a strong girl; Calypso had faith in her. She hoped that this would all be over soon. Calypso didn't want any of this to happen, none of them did.

Silena would pull through, and so would Sammy. Gods, she hoped that he was alright. She felt awful for what had happened.

Sammy was under her watch when he was taken. She felt responsible. To make maters worse, she didn't seem to be taking leadership of the children. Calypso always looked to Allie and Luke for approval in whatever choices that she made, even if it were as simple as going to lunch. They were so grown up for eight year olds. She still couldn't believe that they were only eight years old.

Silena was only seven, just like Sammy.

The day that Silena was born was the best day of her life.

Before Calypso went into labor, she didn't know what to name her son or daughter. She wanted a girl, but Leo wanted a boy.

For a boy, they were going to name him Joshua. For a girl, they were deciding between Esperanza and Silena. Leo had said that if it was a girl, they would make the decision once she was born.

And that they did.

The reason why they chose Silena was quite simple. They had seen pictures of Silena Beauregard, the daughter of Aphrodite that died during the second Titan war, and had a hunch that their daughter would look like her.

They were correct, she was almost an exact replica of Silena. They were the same in all things but their eye color. Calypso's daughter had almond eyes like she did, but the original Silena had dark brown eyes.

Silena's eyes fluttered opened and she asked "Mommy?"

"Mummy's right here." Calypso said. She held her daughters hand and gave her a slight squeeze.

"Mommy, what happened?" She asked.

And so, Calypso explained. Silena listened and nodded her head. "What am I going to do?" Silena asked her.

"I don't know, sweetie." Calypso responded.

"When will daddy be back?" Silena asked.

"In a few days. You're going to meet Auntie Allie." Calypso said. "Uncle Percy and uncle Jason's sister?" Silena asked. "Yes." Calypso responded as she moved hair from her daughters eyes.

"She sounds cool." Silena said. "I've never met her, but I agree. She does sound cool." Calypso smiled.

"Here, have a piece of ambrosia." Calypso said. Silena nodded and took a bite.

"Mommy, what time is it?" Silena asked. Calypso checked the clock by her bed and said "3:27 AM."

"That's early." Silena stated. "Yeah," Calypso said. "What's wrong, mommy?" Silena asked.

"I'm just tired, that's all." Calypso replied. "Okay." Silena said. "Mommy," Silena said agin.

"Yes, sweetie." Calypso said. She meant it as a question, but it came out as a statement "What's gonna happen?" She asked. "I don't know, sweetie." Calypso responded.

"I hope that Sammy is okay. And auntie Hazel." Silena said.

"What about auntie Piper?" Calypso asked. "Her, too." Silena stated as an afterthought.

That was strange...

Calypso didn't want to ponder over it. Silena probably just forgot to say Piper.

Calypso hoped that they were alright. Piper had been there the longest by a day, but a lot can happen in a day.

Silena looked to her mother and said "You must be tired." Calypso nodded, it was 3:41 AM and she hadn't slept at all. "Go to bed, mommy. It's okay." Silena told her.

Calypso nodded and strode towards the bed next to Silena's. Calypso laid under the covers and said "Goodnight, honey."

"Goodnight." Silena said.

Just as Calypso fell into her slumber, she was given a dream. In that dream was Piper, Sammy, and Hazel. Piper was chained to a wall and her face looked as if she had been beaten.

Hazel and Sammy huddled in a corner whilst Piper slept. Hazel held her son tightly whilst he slept in her comforting embrace. His rhythmic breathing was the only thing keeping her from breaking down.

Calypso watched as someone entered the hallway with a torch. "Hazel Levesque, daughter of Pluto." The man said. Hazel gently put her son on the ground and walked up to the door. "Yes." She replied.

"The 'Mistress' wants to see you." He said. Hazel took a deep breath and said "Okay."

The cell was unlocked and Hazel obediently followed the man down the hallway. "What do you think she wants?" Hazel asked.

"I do not know." The man replied. "Where are we?" Hazel asked. "The Underworld." The man replied. "But, where exactly?" She asked again. "Your father's castle." He said.

Hazel nodded and seemed to look directly at Calypso.

Was Hazel communicating with her through a dream?

Hazel continued to walk down the hallway until her snd the guard stood before a large set of doors. "She is in there. Behave and you will not suffer the wrath of the one who wants to hurt you." He told her.

"Thank you." Hazel replied. She took a deep breath and opened the door. Just as Hazel opened the door, Calypso's dream changed.

She saw a girl and a boy sleeping in an alleyway. A police officer ran into the alleyway and shouted "HEY!"

The girl and boy woke with a startle and looked at the policeman. They then looked at each other, grabbed their blankets, and bolted.

The girl grabbed the boy's hand and said "Castor, hold on!" Castor shouted in protest "Allie, is this really the best-" But Castor did not get a chance to finish his statement, for Allie blasted him and her into the air.

The policeman shouted in protest by saying "GET BACK HERE!"

Allie and Castor continued to soar through the air. Eventually, they stopped atop of an apartment complex. "We can stay here for the rest of the night." Allie said. Castor nodded and laid down on the roof while wrapping a blanket around him. Allie followed suit.

As they fell asleep underneath the starry sky, Calypso awoke to the sound of birds chirping.

Something was off...

Oh no.....where is Silena?

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