A Demigod Tale

Chapter 23: Home Again, Home Again

"Well, you're all set. I've bandaged up your injury and you've already had the limit of ambrosia and nectar. Even so, I'm surprised that you're not more hurt. No offence, but you should be dead," the Apollo camper who was treating Jordan's wound said.

"I'm just glad I get to live to twenty-six."

"So am I. I would hate to lose one of my siblings in a stupid fight, even if they're only my half-sibling. You're free to leave, but take it easy for a few days. Don't get into anymore fights and don't try to train. Do something calming, like playing music."

"No problem," Jordan said with a smile. Surprisingly, he felt better than he had since Jimmy had attacked. It was like he had all this pressure building up inside him and it had all been released. He walked out of the infirmary and was immediately tackled with a hug from Jade."I can't believe you almost died! I feel awful I wasn't there to help! Stupid Aphrodite kids and their project. I had to explain to them the scientific ways that humans perceive beauty so they can make themselves meet every requirement."

"Jade, he nearly got killed! Don't tackle him or ramble or crush him with a hug," Jake said as he smacked his palm into his forehead. Jade let go of Jordan, whose face had started to turn red. He gasped for air.

"How the heck are you so strong? You've got toothpick arms!"

"It's not my fault my arms are misleadingly skinny! Anyways, are you okay? You know, mentally?"

"I think we've already covered that I'm not."

"I mean, did Milk skin try and get out?"

"Milk skin?"

"Yeah, because he's so pale. I also came up with Black hole hair, Tomato eyes, and Dino teeth."

"Wow. Well, I don't think he tried. He could definitely have showed up if he wanted to, but he didn't. Still, I felt a little like I did right before he took over. I could feel the fear coming off of Mike," Jordan said worriedly. He didn't like how he had almost lost control. His cheery mood faded slightly. He changed the subject. "Anyways, I'm thinking of going to see my family soon. I had a dream about them, and I think they might need my help."

"Are they okay?" Jake asked.

"I don't know. In my dream they were being stalked by a Fóvos. I'm worried about them. Do you think Chiron will let me go?"

"If you explain the dream to him, probably. "

"I just hope I can get rid of it."

"You should be able to. You know, Celestial bronze."

"Yeah. Anyways, I better go ask Chiron. I have a very bad feeling about what might happen if I don't get rid of those things soon," Jordan said. He walked over to the climbing wall, where Chiron was talking to the head of the Ares cabin. She didn't look very happy.

"I'm telling you, someone was making Mike act like that! Until a few weeks ago he was a wimp! He didn't even like to watch people train!" she was saying.

"I see. I will look into this. Thank you for letting me know, Pat," Chiron said. After Pat left Jordan came up to Chiron. "Jordan, hello! Is something wrong? You look troubled."

"Actually, I think my family is in danger," Jordan said. He told Chiron about his dream.

"That is indeed worrying. Very well, you may go to your family. Take Jake and Jade with you. I have a feeling that you will need them."

"Thanks Chiron. Um, how do I get home? I don't have a car or anything...."

"Argus can drive you there. Go and gather what you need. Good luck."

"Thanks again," Jordan said gratefully. He walked back over to Jake and Jade and explained what Chiron had said. About half an hour later they were all in a camp van and heading to Indiana.

"Is there anything we should know before we get to your house?" Jade asked.

"Well, we have a lot of pets. We have two dogs, Chewie and Link, and four cats named Smeagol, Bowser, Butter, and Billy."

"Best names ever," Jake commented.

"Cats? Awesome, I love cats! I'm allergic to dogs though. Good thing I brought my allergy medicine," Jade said. They spent the rest of the ride chatting and sleeping. Mostly sleeping. When they arrived at the house Argus woke them up by beeping the horn, which some of the Hermes kids made sound like a dragon roaring. The trio sat bolt upright in their seats, then gave Argus stink eye when they realized there was no danger. In return Argus gave them a closed-lip smile, all of his eyes glinting with amusement.

"Thanks for driving us here Argus. Have a safe trip back to camp," Jade said when they got all of their stuff out of the car. Argus nodded and drove away. As soon as he left the driveway Jordan was tackled to the ground by three young adults.

"Finally!"

"We missed you Jordan!"

"I think the fans missed you even more though!"

"Isaac!"

"What!"

"It's great to be home, guys!" Jordan shouted over his siblings. He had a bigger smile on his face than Jade and Jake had seen since they met him. He got up and hugged all of his siblings back. "Hey, where's mom and dad?"

"They're still in the house." Ceirra said.

"Hey, who are they?" Bethany asked, pointing at Jake and Jade. The two young demigods waved.

"That's Jade and Jake. I met them at the camp. Jade is a daughter of.......Athena? Did I say that right?"

"Yeah."

"And this is Jake, who is a son of Apollo. As it turns out, I'm also a son of Apollo."

"Like Coolapollo?"

Jordan laughed. "No. He's the Greek god of music and archery and healing and about a million other things."

"I guess that explains why you're so good with the keyboard piano thingy. But archery? You're awful at that!" Isaac exclaimed.

"In video games, yes. It turns out I'm pretty good at it in real life," Jordan said, a bragging tone to his voice.

"Hey, what's that on your belt? Is that a knife?!" Bethany said.

Jordan looked at his belt. Sure enough, there was Jimmy's knife, in it's scabbard, on his belt. The smile melted off of his face. He had left the knife at camp. "Yeah, guess it is."

"You gonna tell someone your secret?" Isaac asked, smirking. He knew Jordan didn't like it when he was compared to Jimmy, but Jordan's reaction surprised him.

"Don't. Please...don't. Let's just go inside," Jordan said. He started walking to the house, leaving his siblings confused and worried. They turned to Jade and Jake.

"What was that?" Ceirra questioned.

"It's...secret. Wait for him to tell you. Until then, it might be best to avoid mentioning the knife," Jade warned. She and Jake set off for the house as well, whispering in Greek to each other.

It took a minute for any of the Frye siblings to say something. Finally, Isaac broke the silence.

"That didn't go like I thought it would."