Demigod X Reader: Interactive

Chapter 56

You picked the ring out of his hand. "I don't understand why you are giving this to me."

"Leader is sparing no expense when it comes to ensuring the success of our mission. So, she gifted you this ring. If you ever need to summon me, simply rub on the sides like it's a genie lamp. I may appear if I am not busy. Simple, right?"

Considering how much you knew about Hunter, you didn't feel comfortable referring to him as anything other than "sir". You were wary of him. I mean, this guy practically kidnapped you and put on you a ship with a bunch of strangers without meeting you in person to explain how serious he was.

"Yes, sir," you responded.

"Ah," he whispered as he took a step back. He offered a half-smile, as though that would make him less scary. "I hope I'm not annoying you with repeating myself, but like I said earlier, you don't have to be so formal with me." He studied you reaction then quickly added, "Unless you don't want to...we should be friends, you know?"

Your expression and posture firm, you stared blankly at him. You weren't going to change you mind. True friends wouldn't guilt you into being their friend.

"You don't have to be my friend. I'm looking out for you. It's easier to fight for a cause if the other side was more than just some mysterious mafia sort of thing. I thought you might need a friend."

Mini Choice:

Chapter 57: "Can we rewind? I guess you're right."

Continue: "Being friends with you doesn't make the 'other side' seem any less mysterious."

"Being friends with you doesn't make the 'other side' seem any less mysterious," you told him.

He nodded as he bit the inside of his cheek. "I completely understand. I hope you will stay with us long enough to be able to learn more about us. We only want you to know what you must. The rest will just slow you down," he explained.

You paused a few seconds, giving him time to tell you something before you dismissed him. He said nothing. "If you're done, I should be going to bed," you yawned.

"You must be tired after today. But, before I let you go, I just want to make sure I didn't do anything to offend you or make you uncomfortable. If I do, let me know," he requested. "I fear you might forget who you can really trust. Remember: I'm the only one you can trust. It's for your own good."

"I understand," you nodded. "Are you done?"

"Um..." he thought, snapping his fingers as though it would help him remember. His snaps were silent through his gloves. "Leader ordered me to tell you certain things. I will just reiterate a specific part and I hope you listen. Stay on guard. You may feel like you are in danger, but don't worry. Everything is a part of our plan. Commit to your story and the symptoms and your story. Please, do that for me."

"Yes, sir."

Slightly smiling, he said, "I would walk you to your room, but I fear if anyone saw us together, our mission would be ruined. Please, take care. Get you sleep."

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The sun shining through the port hole beamed in your eyes, waking you from what felt like was only a ten-minute nap. You groaned, annoyed by how quickly morning came.

"Good morning, princess. I thought I would have to wake you, but apparently you got up by yourself."

You nearly fell out of your bed. Opening your eyes, you saw Hunter.

Hunter had changed out of his robber costume. Now, he wore a band t-shirt and long black jeans.

"Where you watching me sleep?" you asked, standing to face him.

His face reddened. "Questions are prohibited, but I will tell you that I just got here. I was just trying to decide on what to say to wake you."

Unsure if you had an Edward on your hands, you decided to let it go. "Fine. But, there is no reason to wake me up."

"Leader wanted to ensure you were going to participate as often as you can today. It's hard to do that if you're sleeping until noon, so she sent me to ensure you had an opportunity," he explained. "So, now that I have done my job, I will leave you to do yours."

Sighing, you ignored Hunter as you opened and closed random dresser drawers. You didn't feel overly comfortable wearing someone else's clothes, but it wasn't like you packed any.

You picked out a shirt with a pattern of small, multicolored triangles. Picking out a random pair of dark blue jeans, you noticed it perfectly matched the dark blue triangles on the shirt. After you shut the drawers, you looked behind you. Hunter was gone.

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Right as you finished buttoning the pants, a knock came from the door.

Looking around the room, you tried to rid of any evidence of being messy. You kicked your dirty clothes underneath the bed, out of sight, as you said, "Come in."

Leo stuck his head into the room. His dark circles wore underneath his slightly red eyes. "Good morning, hot stuff," he winked. Despite his zombie look, his voice sounded energetic.

Half smiling, you gestured for him to come in. "Morning, Leo. Why did you visit?"

He entered. The door swung open behind him. "I wanted to check to see if you had trouble sleeping."

Tilting your head, you questioned his intention. "Like a baby." You caught yourself before you asked him a question, but then remembered there was no rule against asking him a question. "Why do you ask?"

"Well," he looked down as he fumbled with his tool belt zippers. "I don't mean to accuse you of doing anything wrong. I just--was there--I mean I don't think--but was there--wait hold on--"

"Leo," you said, forcing him to pause. "It's okay. You can just ask. I won't be offended."

He nodded, looking both surprised and relieved. "Last night...who were you talking to outside?"

You blinked, wondering if this is what Hunter meant when he warned you everything was going to plan. You couldn't imagine how this could possibly be a part of the plan.

"I heard you talking last night. You had a pretty good conversation going on and..."

Choice Time:

Chapter 60: "Well, I did sleep like a baby. A baby that is super grumpy and can't calm down."

Chapter 64: "Oh, yeah, that's normal. I talk to myself all the time. I'm a very interesting person and make myself laugh sometimes."