SOULMATES TATTOOS~TRATIE

Katie Gardner

No, no, no, no, NO! This couldn't happen. Michael can't be dead, he just can't be. I looked around with wide eyes, my eyes searching for him in the crowd.
-Where is he!? I asked Kayla, some kind of madness in my voice.
She hid her face in her hands.
-He's dead Katie! He's not coming back! she responded, between sobs.
-YOU'RE LYING! I shouted. A few people stared at me and a weird silence followed. Travis ran at me and tried to put a hand on my shoulder.
-Katie...
I slapped his hand and said:
-Leave me alone!
Then I ran away. Everyone started to talk again. I was roaming around, asking random people:
-Have you seen Michael?
Or
-Do you know where Michael is?
Some of them responded that they don't know, the others just gave me a pained expression and looked at the ground. I tried staying positive. "He wouldn't disappear, he wouldn't leave you like that". Our last conversation replayed in my mind. We were at mount Olympus, when Travis and Connor ran to call Percy and Annabeth. Me and Michael were in charge of taking care of the others.
-Katie, I'm sorry! he started.
-For what, Michael? I asked, confused.
-For hurting you.
I smiled.
-It's okay...
He took both of my hands in his.
-Katie, I made that decision because I care about you. You are such a wonderful person you deserve someone to make you happy!
-But...you make me happy, I said, starting to blush, looking at my shoes.
I love you, Michael!
He hugged me tight.
-I love you too, Katie!, he whispered.
(end of flashback)
I collapsed on the floor and started to cry. In that moment I didn't care who was watching, it was just too much pain inside me. Lacy saw me and ran at me. She probably knew why I was crying. She helped me up and led me to a room. She placed me on the bed and sat beside me. When I stopped crying, I looked at her and whispered:
-Love hurts...
-No! she responded. Rejection hurts, lies hurt, loss hurts.
She said the last part placing a hand on my shoulder.
-Love does not hurt. It's one of the only things on this planet that doesn't hurt.
I gave her a weak smile. The daughters of Aphrodite can be pretty deep sometimes.
-You'll be alright.
She put some charmspeak in what she said and I felt better. Miranda and Nysa opened the door.
-Katla can't come right now, she's needed as a doctor, Nysa started.
-Can we come in? Miranda asked.
I nodded. They both ran at me and hugged me. Now 3 people were hugging me and whispering things to encourage me. I smiled. I was grateful for such wonderful friends.
-Thank you! I said. But I just need some rest.
They walked out, promising to come and check on me later.
2 minutes after they walked out, I heard a knock on the door. I sighted and opened it.
-Girls, I told you I want to rest, how...oh...
I stopped when I realized it was Travis. He had a cup and a book in his hand.
-I know you told me to leave you alone, but...I'm sorry for what happened. I brought you got chocolate!
If it was anyone else, I would have asked where did he took the hot chocolate from, but he's Travis Stoll, he can steal anything. It was weird seeing him this serious, and not with a grin on his face.
-And...I stole this! he said, pointing at the book.
-What's that?
-I took it from Michael's backpack before he...yeah. I was going to give it back to him in exchange for drachmas. But now...I think it's yours.
I took the notebook with shaky hands.
-Thanks, Travis.
He gave me a little smile than said:
-If you need anything, I'll be around the hotel.
I nodded. He walked away. I then sat on my bed and looked at the notebook. I opened it, not knowing what to expect.
The first page had this words written on it:
THIS IS MICHAEL'S YEW PROPRIETY! STAY OUT!
I smiled. The notebook was filled with sketches and drawings. I had no idea he knew how to draw. In one of them I could see Riley, one of his little sisters, learning how to shot an arrow. In another one I saw a drawing of Chiron at the dining pavilion. The others were drawing of plants, arrows, chariots or funny sketches with campers he doesn't like (one with Clarisse, one with Drew and one with Travis). They weren't mean, they were just funny and had little notes beside them. Every single drawing had one. For example, the one with Riley had "I'm proud of you already" (DEH reference don't mind me) written in the corner. The one with Travis had "Watch your drachmas" written above. Then the last one was with a girl sitting on a picnic blanket. Her eyes were glowing with tears, but she still looked beautiful. I realized the girl was me, but it looked a lot more beautiful than the real life me. Then I saw what was written above :
"Don't cry. Please."
I hugged the notebook and I promised myself I won't cry. I'll keep my promise. I'll be strong. I knew he was in Elysium, the place of heroes. I put the notebook under my pillow and dressed for war. I took my knife and walked out. I had a war to fight, my siblings to lead. "I'll win this war, Michael" I thought. "I'll do it for you".
Hello my readers! Sorry for the sad, short chapter :(. I almost cried writing it (I said almost). I don't own the picture, but I love it: Michael's death. Don't forget to vote (if you liked it), and comment your opinion, requests or questions. THANK YOU FOR 160 READS! Bye, everyone, see you next time!