My Tragic Love Story

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

-Kim Smith's POV

We walked to the tent where the three were. They were all upset because they thought Annabeth had died. Especially Percy. Bianca sat by me while Nico sat on my lap. We sat in a classic circle of criss-cross apple sauce. "Guys, these are the demigods, Bianca and Nico de Angelo," I said.

Percy forced a smile. "Welcome to the crew." Thalia scowled, but said nothing.

"Bianca, Nico, these are my friends. The one that looks like and emo is Thalia. (She slapped me for that while Grover stifled a laugh. Even Percy smiled a genuine smile.) The goat is Grover. And the short one is Percy. (Remember, in the Titan's Curse is when Annebeth is taller than Percy because puberty and science.) And um the one what fell with the monster was Annabeth."

Everyone's smile disappeared. I shouldn't had said that but... "I hope we find her," Percy said quietly.

I, who was sitting by Percy as well as Bianca, reached over and took his hand. "Percy, trust me. We will." Wow. It didn't sound like my voice again.

He smiled again. "Yeah. You're right."

I smiled back, but it immediately disappeared as I thought about Luke. 

A wave of nausea came over me. Suddenly, I was in my 'college' look and Luke was smiling at me, inches from my face. I tried not to scream for help and smiled instead. "Hey," I said. "Happy to see you again."

"Me too," he whispered as stroked my cheek with the back of his hand. I winced but luckily he didn't notice. He grabbed me by the waist and pulled me into a kiss. I pulled apart and smiled sadly. "Sweetie, I need to go."

He frowned. "Where to?"

"I'm the General's spy." I kissed him gently on the lips. "I need to go."

He sighed. "Alright." He kissed one last time, and the nausea came back. I was back in my criss-cross apple sauce position with Nico on my lap. Usually things didn't scare me, but this really did. I looked around for help. For an explanation, but I was still in the tent. I seemed as if I had paused time, teleported to Luke, and came back without anyone noticing.

Thalia looked at me worried. "What is it? I've never seen a smile disappear that quickly before," she said.

I sighed. "Guys, Luke Castellan was there at the dance."

Grover spat out the napkin he was munching on. "WHAT!? How do you even know him?!"

Percy and Thalia looked like they wanted to kill something. "Why was he there? Did he talk to you?" Percy asked.

I shook my head. "He made out with me. He was to strong. I finally escaped and went looking for you three to warn you guys. I found the de Angelos instead."

"HE DID WHAT!? He's like 21 now. And you're what, 14?" Thalia demanded.

"Yeah. But guys, he was sent by a dude named the "General." He had sent Luke and the monster to get the kids." I looked down at Nico, who was playing with boots, and Bianca, who was looking at me, scared again.

"How do you know?" Bianca asked in a small voice.

I felt tears come up and blinked them away. "Luke was there. When I came up to him, he was muttering to himself about "him" and "those two demigods". And when I came up to the Minotaur, I said that I knew "him", who ever he is. I didn't know and still don't, but when he asked if I knew the General, I knew Luke had been sent with him to get you and Nico. And knowing Luke's name, I'm not sure. It seems like I've known him forever."