Turning around fully I got a better look at him. A vague memory from when I was 4 passed through my mind. A gleaming smile and blue eyes that matched Maria's. So many emotions rushed through me, causing me to be severely overwhelmed. Not knowing what to do, I did probably the worst thing I could think of.
Standing up I set Maria in Leo's lap. Who looked shocked for a second seeing as there wasn't any children her age here. Taking a deep breath I reached forward and slapped the sun god right across the face. There were appalling sounds throughout the room.
"Well shit," Leo mumbled under his breath, while I could've sworn the Percy guy chuckled.
"11 years! You had me thinking you were dead for 11 years! I was 5 dad, barely into school and I come home one day to find mom in hysterics because you got in a car accident and passed away. Do you know how hard it is for a kid that young to understand death? It took mom almost a year to explain that you were no longer around, I thought you died. But all this time you've been alive. And immortal at that. Yet you never bothered coming back after mom died. I WATCHED HER DIE ON THAT BED WHILE SHE GAVE BIRTH TO YOUR DAUGHTER! MY LITTLE SISTER! SHES TWO, AND YOU NEVER BOTHERED TO MEET HER!" I was beyond angry at this point. There was a tugging sensation coming deep within me and it felt like my skin was boiling, as if on fire.
I looked down to see that I was on fire, but not a normal fire. It looked as though I was sitting on the sun and everyone moved away from me as the room began heating up. Leo handed Maria to Will before walking over to me.
"Stand back I don't want to hurt anyone," I warned freaking out causing the fire to glow brighter. Leo chuckled before placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Dude I'm the son of the god of forges and fire, he passed down his fireproof power to me," he explained before telling me to focus on something that could calm me down. Like a person or memory.
"Pretty," Maria says trying to reach towards me. However Will kept her at a distance. So I thought about my mom, how her smile brightened up a room. The way her brown hair had aspects of red in it as it caught the sunlight. Her carmel eyes so caring but held a twinkle of mischief deep within. She made everything better, and after a few seconds thinking of her, I calmed down. Returning to normal as I noticed Leo hadn't been scorched and everyone else was alright.
"That's why I left," Apollo says, the mark on his cheek already fading away. There was a tint of sadness in his eyes "I never wanted to leave but a part of my godly essence was transferred to you when you were born. Making you highly powerful even for a baby. Once you started growing it was only a matter of time before you found out what you are. Then monsters would've came looking for you. Which is why your mom moved you to Brooklyn. The magic from the Egyptian magicians kept you and Maria hidden. While I watched over you in the shadows, making sure you were alright. I kept you out of foster care but I'm still not sure how you ended up here,"
Everyone was watching us trying to keep up with what was being said. It still didn't make up for the fact he abandoned us. Only looking out for us when mom died.
"Dada sad," Maria says clutching my leg. She must have gotten Will to set her down. Upon looking down at her she gazed up eyes filled with sadness. I bent down to pick her up.
"I'm not Dada silly. It's Den Den," I corrected not that she knew better. To her I was her dad, since I looked after her. Cared for her. I booped her on the nose making her giggle.
"You see that? She keeps calling me that. There's only so many times I can correct her. But it's not her fault, she doesn't understand. As far as she knows I am her father. Seeing as I'm looking after her, making sure she's safe and taken care of. And she'll never know what mom looks like apart from in pictures. Where were you dad?" I did my best to keep cool. Not wanting to spontaneously combust again.
"Gods aren't allowed to stick around mortals for long. Zeus was getting angry about how much time I was spending with you and Solaria. He forbade me to spend anymore time with you. But that didn't mean I wasn't there. I always found ways to keep an eye on you," he explained standing closer to us. Trying to get through.
"That's not gonna cut it Dad," I replied pulling Maria higher onto my hip and with that I turned on my heel. Walking out of the big house.
I brought Maria down to the beach, sitting down on the sand. She snuggled into me, eyes looking around at all the new scenery.
"Sing sing?" She asked with a big smile. She found comfort when I sang, it made her feel better. If only she got to hear mom sing. She had a beautiful voice. I smiled pressing a kiss to her forehead before complying.
Early in the morning I still get a little bit nervous
Fighting my anxiety constantly, I try to control it
Even when I know it's been forever I can still feel the spin
Hurts when I remember and I never wanna feel it again
Don't know if you get it 'cause I can't express how thankful I am
That you were always with me when it hurts, I know that you'd understand
I don't wanna lose control
Nothing I can do anymore
Tryin' every day when I hold my breath
Spinnin' out in space pressing on my chest
I don't wanna lose control
Sometimes I still think it's coming but I know it's not
Tryin' to breathe in and then out but the air gets caught
'Cause even though I'm older now and I know how to shake off the past
I wouldn't have made it if I didn't have you holding my hand
I don't wanna lose control
Nothing I can do anymore
Tryin' every day when I hold my breath
Spinnin' out in space pressing on my chest
I don't wanna lose control
I need you to know I would never be this strong without you
You've seen how I've grown, you took all my doubts, 'cause you were home
I don't wanna lose control
There's nothing I can do anymore
I don't wanna lose control, oh-oh-oh-oh
Nothing I can do anymore (anymore), anymore
Tryin' every day when I hold my breath
Spinnin' out in space pressing on my chest
I don't wanna lose control
There are times when I'm singing that I end up shocking myself with just how wide my vocal range is. Despite not having singing lessons but now I knew it was because I got the skill from Apollo. Makes me wonder what other skills I obtained from him.....
AN: The song Kayden sang is Control by Zoe Wees. All credits go to get for the lovely song. I don't own it.
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