Trapped (Book 2 of Seaweed Brain and Ghost Girl)

Her "Helper"

Lynn's P.O.V

I woke up to the sound of Dean Winchester's voice. It was faint and distant, but I heard it. I stood up and saw Cammy sleeping on the floor. I picked her up and put her on her bed.

I glanced at the walls, they were filled with pictures and posters. Most of the pictures were of her and Emery, they looked smaller then.

I tucked Cammy in and kissed her forehead, she was like a tiny child that I wanted to protect, so I would. I walked around and looked inside Emery's room. No one. I walked passed Nico's room and heard the "Fanfictions" episode from SPN playing.

I peered in and saw Emery laying on top of Nico, her eyes were closed, obviously asleep. Nico, however, was not asleep. He watched the episode and pecked Emery's lips.

"Ti amo." (I love you)

It rang in my head. He loves her.

Bump.

What? What's wrong with me?

Bump.

I thought about Emery. Her lively smile, the way she would have dimples when she genuinely smiled.

Bump.

I clutched my chest. I thought of the way that she fought against monsters, without any fear.

Bump.

Do I...

Bump.

Love...

Bump.

Emery..?

Bump Bump. Bump Bump.

I heard a loud gasp then coughing. I stared at Emery who was now awake. She hunched over and Nico held a cup of water to her. She drank it and felt better.

Her eyes looked tired, red, they were a dull green. She didn't look like herself, she looked physically drained. Nico held her face to examine her and kissed her lips. He kissed her. In front of me.

Tears were forming and I walked off. I clutched my shirt and shook my head. "I'm not in love. I'm not. This is fake..." I thought.

I walked into the kitchen to find Kyle there. "What the Hades are you doing here?" I asked, my voice cracked.

He sighed. "I was called to check up on Emery. Cammy told me she wasn't doing so well."

I scoffed. "Not-doing-well is an understatement. She looks horrible. Look for yourself." I said, pointing to Nico's bedroom.

Kyle made a disgusted face. "Oh Gods they better not be doing it-"

"Hades no! She looks drained! And not because they did it!" I yelled and blushed.

"So they did do it?"

"No!"

A soft yawn was heard. Emery was standing in the doorway, being held up from falling by Nico. Her hair was a mess, a beautiful mess. Her eyes were the same, and her clothes were wrinkled.

"Who did what?" Emery asked quietly.

Nico blushed and looked away, quickly catching on to the conversation.

"Nothing. No one did anything." Nico told Emery. She nodded and almost fell forward if Kyle hadn't reached out to her.

Kyle laughed. "Woah there, what's up with you? Have you talked to dad yet?" Kyle asked.

Emery raised a brow. "No? Why would I talk to dad?" Emery asked confused.

All the color drained from Kyle's face. He laughed nervously. "Ha, nothing. Nothing. Don't worry about it, forget that I asked."

Emery used some of the energy that she had and stood a little straighter. "No," she said sternly "I want you to tell me why!" She stained her voice.

The look in her eyes made me want to find more of her. I wanted to know more about her. I wanted to see sides of her that no one else could see. The side where she could be herself and not care at all.

"No I'll tell you later."

"There might not be later..." Emery whispered quietly but Kyle heard.

He stepped forward. "What was that?"

She shook her head. "No, I'll tell you later."

There was a knock on the door. She smiled weakly. "I guess I have to go."

I took her hand. "You're not going anywhere. You need to stay, you're not st-"

She pulled her hand away sharply. "I know I'm not strong. No need to tell me." She gritted her teeth.

The door knocked again. She jogged to the door. A girl with black and blue hair was at the door when Emery opened it.

Emery smiled and jumped up to hug her. "THALIA!" She yelled, her hands around her neck. Blood boiled in me. "Thalia" hugged her back and ruffled her hair.

She smiled at the daughter of Poseidon, "So you ready?"

Emery's eyes widened and she looked at her pajamas that she wore. "Oh man holy schist! Let me get dressed first, I'll be right out!"

As soon as she left Cammy got up. She had tears in her eyes. "You can't take her from me."

Thalia looked at her and held no sympathy. "She wants to do this, she made a deal with Artemis, she's keeping her end of the deal. Emery never goes back on her word, it's only for three days."

Kyle shook His head. "No, I agree with Death Breath. You won't take my sister with you."

Thalia sighed and ignored the two. I wanted to protest as well but I had no say in what Emery does.

"Hi Thalia." Nico managed to say.

"Hey Neeks."

Emery's feet patted across the floor, she was changed in different clothes and a backpack in hand. She held a small smile on her face and her eyes shown excitement.

A young girl walked in and Emery bowed, then keeled. I watched as everyone in the room was doing it except me.

"Hello Lady Artemis!" Emery exclaimed happily when she got up.

I was taken aback. This little girl was the Lady Artemis? Then is started to come together.

"You're going to join the hunt, aren't you?" I subconsciously asked.

Emery's smile faded. She looked at the floor. "Not really. I'm going to see if I like it and if I was do then I'll go." Emery said confidently.

Everyone in the room became silent. Artemis grabbed Emery's hand and dragged her to the door. "Wait!" I called out.

They stopped. "I'll-I'm coming with you!"

They all looked at me like I was crazy. I closed my eyes and sucked in a breath.

"Coach Hedge called me to help and take care of Emery, so I have to be there for her 24/7. I will fulfill my promise to him."