You Promised Forever

Chapter 13

Emma

I've learned something and I can't decide whether or not I like it. I learned that with grief there comes a point where you can choose to get swallowed in it...to let it destroy you or you can choose to rise above it. To move on but not to forget...never forget. And currently I wanted to let the grief consume me. This is exactly why I knew I had to leave...I had to get out into the world and surround myself with loved ones...family besides Percy who had already helped out enough and friends who I knew would he grieving too because no matter what the mist made them believe they would know that Jase was gone.

I was currently sitting in front of the entire camp. I had called them all together because I had to get out of here but I had to honor Jase. I called for the cabin who had created the shroud; asking them to please step forward as I wasn't aware of who was given the responsibility of doing so. I was surprised when Percy stepped forward. I guess the confusion was written on my face.

"The responsibility was given to cabin 3...Poseidon, though the whole camp contributed." He said. I smiled and nodded taking the shroud in my hand.

It was beautiful. It was a mix of sea green teal blue and gray, though the sea green was the more prominate color something I'm sure Percy had to do with and Jason's name was written in golden script.

I turned toward Leo and nodded toward him as he stepped forward to burn the shroud. Originally, the plan was for me to burn the shroud, as we all knew I possessed the ability to do so, but when it came down to it I couldn't do it. I was strong but I wasn't that strong. Leo's hand when up in flames as I held the shroud. I could feel it burning up though the heat had no effect on me. I could feel the shroud burning slowly slipping away from me...just like Jase. Tears rolled down my face though this time I didn't hide away, instead I stood strong. This was my camp and we would get through this...it would make us stronger or so I hoped. But at the moment I needed the space and for the first time in forever I was happy the summer was ending.

I had finished packing my clothes and was almost ready to go but there were a few more things I still had to do. I gave Chiron and all of them hugs. Lastly, I hugged annabeth and Percy. I knew is never be able to thank him enough. "It's what big brothers are for" he said. Wow! He's getting smarter. Ill have to thank annabeth later: I smiled and hugged him again before turning and walking out of the Poseidon cabin.

I walked into the Athena cabin which was now empty. I rubbed my hand over the end if Jase's bed and looked over at his night stand. Sitting right by his bed was a picture of us. We were so happy. I felt a tear roll down my face. I sighed before turning around and walking away.

I ended up at the canoe lake. I smiled rembering all the memories Jase and I had shared.

"I'll be back." I promised "forever, for always and no matter what" my voice echoed over the water. It was a sharp comparison to the quietness surrounding me. The rest of the camp were busy packing now. I had made sure to pack early knowing there were a few things to do before I go.

I'll get through this. I thought. My friends and family will help me and next time I won't let Jase down. I'll be strong... I'll remind everyone why Jase even fell for me in the first place. But I wasn't ready for that now...not yet.

And with that I turned and exited the camp. The crowd divided and bowed their heads out of reesspecht.

I looked back at the camp. And smiled through the tears.

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Okay so I decided to continue!

So next chapter we get to meet some mortal friends including those in a flashback I had written awhile back! So needless to say I'm excited! This chapter is dedicated to all my friends who have supported me through this. (Despite their purpose for doing so! Lol!)