Crispus Allen the Gods & Monsters: The Crown of Hera

Chapter 20: It Isn't Over

All around me, a large bubble appeared and formed. It managed to balance my weight which surprised me. But we were about to hit the ceiling I started panicking, afraid that it would pop but it simply went right through it.
I was back in New York City. Soaring through the clouds. Until I started going to some apartment complex.
"Mom," I said looking out the bubble.
It stopped at the doorstep and popped.
"Thanks, Athena." I said. I knocked on the door.
My mother opened. Wearing a purple shirt, and jeans. She had on pink socks with purple polkadots. Forgot to tell you guys her favorite color was purple.
"YOU'RE ALIVE!" She squeezed me into a hug.
"I'm okay mom," I winced. "But I probably won't be unless you stop hugging me."
"Oh, sorry!" She pulled back. "But Crispin Allen, if you ever do something dangerous like that ag-"
She stopped. I then realized that my life probably won't be turning out normal. The Greek gods are very much real and if there are gods, there are most certainly monsters. And if there are monsters. . .
I shuddered clearing the thought of my head.
"Well, so I can stay here?" I asked.
She sighed. "Well, honey. This is a decision I can't make for you. Chiron offered to take you in year long for you to train."
"And I'm guessing it's a decision I have to make by the time summer ends."
She didn't respond but the look on her face made me know I was on the right track.

Later, I took the bus over to camp. When I arrived everybody walked over to me and congratulated me.
Bella and Lucius were next to me too.
I guess you could say we're the heroes that saved Olympus. More or less. The prophecy was fulfilled: The Leader of the Quest shall make their assist. (When we fought Ascalabus.)
A young hero shall begin to use the mist. (That was Bella.)
And the others are forced to use their fists. (In the lair of the Cyclopes.) But we still hadn't found out who took the crown which still bothered me.
"You've done well." Chiron said. "But I fear this is just a tip of the iceberg."
I nodded.

On the Fourth of July, my cabin and I prepared the fireworks and they all exploded into Greek Heroes:
Hercules, Perseus, Achilles.
You name it.
Then, fast forward to August on the second to last day of Camp. We got out our clay beads. It was a string and a black marble attached to it. But on the marble, was a flaming hammer. I thought that was pretty cool. Considering that it was my first summer here. This was Bella's second bead. Then when the last day came, everyone started leaving. Campers started packing their stuff. Heading for school. Bella was leaving too. Lucius left earlier with his fellow satyr friends.
"I can't believe you're actually going to leave." I said.
"It's just school, don't worry. Next summer we'll find a Quest to do."
She patted my shoulder. "Take care of yourself, doofus"
I grinned. "You too, dweeb."
She then went to her father who was this tall man with tanned skin, and brown hair. She gave him a hug.
I told Chiron that I wouldn't be staying year round.
He seemed disappointed but he understood. I wanted to get away from the half-blood world for awhile. I told Argus to help me get to Cabin 9 and pack my stuff.
But the battle isn't over, this is only the beginning.

(So glad I finally finished this book. This is a series and yes, I'm working on the second one right now stay tuned!)