Diary of Margot

A Reminder of the choices

"But you're my best friend... & I can't lose you."

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It had been 6 months since our last encounter with Percy and the others. And I can tell you that a lot had happened since. I had stayed with Luke all along as he's been sending the others demigods on mission.

In fact, a few months prior, Luke had sent Chris on the mission and as always, they both refused to tell me any information about it. They said they were protecting me but it's just a lie. I think they know that if I knew the truth I won't let Chris go. I mean he is one of the people I care about the most. We might not be related at all but somehow, we always felt like sibling. Since he arrived it was Luke, him and me against the world. But I let it go, I had to believe in Luke's plan even though I felt manipulated but trust is the base of every relation, right. However, I was starting to worry about Chris, I didn't have any knew from him and didn't even know where he was. I felt like something was off, starting to have nightmares about a labyrinth, noticing we didn't have much news from anyone. I trusted Luke after all, he wouldn't send everyone to a certain death, or would he. Furthermore, I was feeling like I didn't know him anymore. But I never thought this feeling could be reinforcing more.

I had just wake up when I heard voices from next door, Luke's door. As I trough we were alone on that side of the ship, I did what I do best, eavesdropping. But, of course, I didn't understand a thing, in what they said. Next thing, I know Luke has a mission, and after an hour or so, of begging he accepted that I come with him. Didn't really care about the danger, but I won't stay alone in this place, too scary for me.

This mission makes me understand one thing, I was just a pawn in a bigger plan and so, was Luke, or at least I thought he was too. We made our way on top of this mountain, near San Francisco, I think. On top of it, was the start of my downfall, this mission was a trick on us or so, Luke let me though. We ended holding the sky, or Luke ended up holding the sky while I fainted. As for twelve years old who haven't slept or properly eaten anything in days, the sky was too much of a burden. I was totally blackout when I heard a voice, I knew but wasn't supposed to be here.

I managed to open my eyes and saw a blurry silhouette of Annie. I heard them talk and saw Annabeth taking the place I was a few minutes ago but worse I saw Luke letting all the weight of the sky on her shoulder. Why would he hurt her, he couldn't do this we were a family. The thought of Luke hurting Thalia and Annabeth give me strength to stand up but what could I do. I just stare at Annabeth, finally understanding the wrong that we had done. But I had no other choice than to follow Luke, it was too late for me, or was it?

The days past and my mind were starting to making me crazy, I had to stop myself from running saving Annabeth or killing Luke. Or that man, the general as Luke call him. But the plan was bigger than just Annabeth, it was bigger than everything I imagine. I was standing next to Annabeth, Luke in front of us, I was trying to not explode from all my feeling when somebody pushes a lady in front of us; Artemis. I didn't know about this as Luke asked me to look out for Annie, like if seeing my best friend suffer was going to be an amazing job. But the truth is that Annie was a bait for Artemis and within a minute, Artemis had taken Annie's place. And as she was lying on the floor, the general asked Luke to kill Annabeth, I wanted to run to her and just help her escape but both of us were too weak to do anything. But one thing is sure I won't let Luke kill her, I can stand everything except seeing someone hurting my family, and Annabeth was part of this family. But Luke stands up, refusing to kill her by putting her as a bait for the other. Luke took her to the drakaina, I follow him. I didn't trust anyone anymore, I mean I knew no one would care for her, for them her life was worthless. So, I decided to keep my eyes out for her, she is my sister and I won't let her down not again.

Even thought keeping Annabeth alive had became my priority, I was still trying to get update on Luke's plan or should I say Kronos' plan. Sneaking to the main room was not easy, everyone was doubting in my intension and to be honest, I was feeling the same about myself, doubting every choice I made. But worse, I was feeling like Luke was going less and less powerful every day and I knew that without Luke, I would die in less than a few second. As I was scanning the room, I could saw a few people in it, Luke, the General and the old guy who bring Annabeth. Hearing the conversation, I found out who was on a quest to save Annie and Artemis. Hearing those two names, I knew I couldn't see anyone else I love being hurt. I hated the gods and wanted to make them pay but not at this cost. When I heard Thalia's name, my heart starting beating faster, she was the one person who gave her life to save mine, the only one who understood the pain we've all been thought. But It's when one of the huntress names was mention that I understood the issues of this quest. Because if it wasn't a do or die situation, I would never have found Thalia Grace and Zoë Nightshade in the same place. Or Thalia near any huntress, for some reason, I knew the girl didn't get along, at all. I remember meeting Zoë when I was five, she looks so confident and wise. Never quite talk to her as Thalia wouldn't let me, saying that she was wrong and that I should beware about her and the huntress.

This scene took another turn when they noticed Percy wearing Annie's invisibility cap. He knew if they had their scent, it was over. Everyone started running after and one guard caught a part of his shirt passing the scent to all the monster. I could totally have interfered with this but well, it is funnier to just watch. And that's when I heard a voice behind my back, the one voice that could change everything; Clarisse.

-Clarisse, why...

-Don't have a lot of time, found Rodriguez near my mom house, he's going crazy, I have to dig around. But if you have any info, I could really use it

- He didn't tell me anything but I knew it was dangerous, I shouldn't have let him go

-Margot, you...

-Please, don't go where he went, someone else can replace you, I can't afford to lose you.

- Do you need...

- No, I already put to many people in danger. I shouldn't have done what I did that night. I could have talked to someone before making this stupid decision.

-Hey, it wasn't totally stupid, you were blinded by anger. But if you have opportunities take them, ok.

-Ok, take care and don't anything stupid and please take care of Chris.

-I will...

The Ir-mail disappear and lots of people had made their way out of the room, seeing Luke and realizing the wrong he was doing. He always told me that he won't hurt me but yet, hurting the one I love is like hurting me. What Clarisse just said about Chris had made me thinking about his mission, if he was really going crazy and forgot a lot, why would Kronos or Luke send them away. In logic, loosing soldier isn't great when building your army. One thing was sure they were about to lose one more person, I had to make my way out. I think I had been trying to persuade myself that I could save Luke but it was too late, however I could save myself and Chris. But for that, I needed to go back on Percy's side.

The day got by, everyone was ready to finish with the heroes and I was ready to switch side. A part of me felt bad about abandoning Luke but I had to do what's right. But before, Thalia, Percy, and the two-huntress (or little did I know only one huntress was still alive) had to make it past the defense and Ladon. At this moment, there nothing I could do except to wait.

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Author note: I do not own any of these characters (except Margot). They all belong to Rick Riordan.

Hope you enjoy this chapter! And sorry for the spelling mistakes, English is not my first language, I will takes any correction ! Thanks 🙏

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~~~~~~ What's your favorite book of the series ?~~~~

➡️ Probably The Sea of Monster or The Last Olympians.