Snake Charmer

Chapter twenty four

It was simple give the sea god what he wants and lure him in. Sam didn't feel comfortable with the idea since it would involve her being close to Poseidon.
"It won't be easy for me because I would rather do anything else but dance with him but if I don't he's going to hurt a lot of people." Jessica said. Sam blinked as he watched her explain the plan again and couldn't find the right words.
"I don't know..." He whispered.
"What don't you know?" She asked. The way she perked up made him keep all of his worries to himself. He wanted so badly to just find a way to kill this Poseidon. Sam was a hunter and he could find a way to do it. Yet Jessica always gave him a miserable expression when he thought about it.

"I guess I just wonder sometimes since I know how angry he makes you if you've ever wanted revenge." Sam responded. His tone was quick as he hoped she wouldn't get upset. Maybe just a conversation about why would help him keep her safe. There was a moment of silence as she just looked at him. It lasted a lot longer than he wanted and Sam wished he had never asked.
"You mean like have I ever wanted to kill him?" She asked. Sam could only nod as an exasperated sigh left her lips. It seemed like she was holding her tongue to keep from shedding anymore tears.
"I'm sorry Jess I know you've already told me and I should respect that.  It's just everyday I see what this...sea creature has done to you. And all I can think about is all that time you spent alone and he caused it." Sam responded. This time he was the one who needed to get things of his chest.

"Sam..." She began.
"No please let me finish..." He stammered as his head shook. "I Just want to kill him, I want to tear him apart because I can't just watch and not do anything when he leaves you like this. I'm a Hunter and I should be able to take down any monster but he's..." His words trailed off and he couldn't finish. There had been a lot of tears today but he allowed at least one more to fall. Jessica was probably going to tell him he just didn't understand.
"You're angry." She said. It was a simple response that broke him out of his thoughts.
"I'm angry... Cuz he hurt you when I want to be able to fix it and everyday when I don't I feel like I'm failing." He admitted. Jessica simply listened and rested her head on his shoulder.

"You're not a failure Sam, not to me and I understand that you're angry. I'm angry as well it feels like I always am." Jessica responded. She moved a piece of her hair behind her ear which caused a few more strands to slither around. "All I've ever wanted to do is to kill Poseidon for everything he took from me and what he made me. It would probably make me feel better, but if I did I don't think I could ever stop myself. " She continued. "He wanted me to be a monster and kill people, I already do that enough on my own." Her tone and expression made Sam understand, she feared the darkness inside her. It was something he understood even without words being spoken. Sam just held her and squeezed her hand a bit whenever something moved in her hair.

"Well for what it's worth I don't blame you for anything that might have happened." Sam thought to himself. He didn't say the words because the silence was a comfort to them both. It wasn't until his mind against his will thought about the things Poseidon would do it they didn't stop him.
"I don't want you to face him alone but I know I can't stop you." Sam admitted
"I can't run from the darkness anymore Sam I have to face him otherwise he will win. " She responded. A moment of understanding passed between them at their words. They didn't want to lose each other but they couldn't run away. If they were going to win they had to fight back and reverse Poseidon's spell.

"You might not believe me but I understand having darkness in you that all you want to do is run from." He said. In response Jessica touched the side of his face in a gentle caress. He kissed her palm and helped her stand up.
"Sam you have to know you are one of the best hunters I have ever met, one of the best humans to. I've met a lot that don't have the heroic heart that you do." Jessica declared. Sam was touched by her words and held onto her a bit as she looked in the other direction.
"Jessica please be careful...I know you're going to try and grab his Triton just please be careful." Sam said.
"I promise you Sam using Poseidon's own immortality against him will work." Jessica responded.

She seemed confident in her plan which made Sam loosen up. Though he was curious about one thing, what would happen after all this? He forced the thought down and asked her something else.
"I believe in you Jess but what did you mean by heroic heart?" He asked. It was a bit of rhetorical question but her answer surprised him. Her blue eyes and golden waves perked up as she said them.
"You're just like the heroes of my day specifically Ipchiles, I've told you about him already I know but it's true. You look just like him and that has brought me more joy than I ever felt." She said. Sam was left speechless by her words and could only kiss her before she walked away. He watched in awe as she took off the golden ring she always wore as a necklace. At first he didn't realize what she was doing but once she kissed it he understood.

"Jessica no I can't take it..." Sam tried to argue. He couldn't take her ring away it meant so much to her.
"No Sam I want you to hold onto it while we do, this ring represents my past and I'm finally ready for it to represent my future too." She responded. Every single fiber of Sam's being told him to not take it from her. Yet his heart could only beam at the sight of her and the possiblity of a future together.
"Okay I'll hold onto it for you." He promised. Jessica squealed a bit and gave him another kiss. This time it was a more passionate one which was why it was hard to pull away. He held onto her arm as she walked away. This was her moment to lure Poseidon in and he wished he could do more. For the moment all he could do was watch to make sure she was safe.