A Shitty School Year

Questions

~~~~~~~~~~Mitch's POV~~~~~~~~~~

I ran to my car and grabbed the mini cooler and the letter Mum had given me. I hid from some stragglers that hadn't gone to dinner yet and made my way into the forest to my campsite. I piled a bunch of the scattered sticks and leaves together. I started a fire and sat my cooler into my tent.

I sat on the ground by the fire. "Sunday night, it's time to summon. I whispered. I closed my eyes and informally called the Gods and Goddesses. 

"Hello, child." Mother Earth appeared first because we were in the forest. She was followed by Sister Sea, Brother Wind, and finally Father Sun. Goddess Moon sent a breeze, telling me that she was listening in.

"Hello, Mother Earth. It's nice to see you." I responded. "How are all of you doing?"

"I'm doing lovely," Sister Sea said. "What's that you're holding?"

I chuckled sadly. "My Mother's guilt. It's supposed to tell me who my biological father is."

"Did you read it yet?" Brother Wind asked. He seemed excited to know.

"I was actually debating whether I should toss it in the fire or not," I said. I didn't really care who it was.

"Don't do that!" Moon exclaimed. "Read it right now!"

"Why does it matter?" I asked. "I didn't grow up with him, and if I went and talked to this guy, he'd probably just try and put rules on me or something." A bit of my anger poked through.

"What made you so angry?" Mother Earth asked, sensing my hidden feelings.

"It's nothing. Let's just get this over with." I opened the sealed envelope and took out the folded piece of paper.

Mitchell,

I know you blame yourself for what happened to me and your Father. Please stop. I also know that you're not happy with how our family runs now. 

I realize that you're not used to rules, and you used to get whatever you want. And I want to be there for you now. I can understand if you don't want to get closer to me and your Father.

To get to the point, If you don't want to become closer to me and your Father, I want you to have some parent. Your biological father. He's a wonderful man and I don't want you to think otherwise. He actually has a son of his own your age. 

I originally wanted to have him in your life since the beginning, but I found out after I was pregnant that his fiance was also pregnant. I don't know if you know him or not, but your biological father's name is Roland Olsen. We'd been friends since we were little. I long time ago I had a really, really bad day. We got together and had a few drinks. One thing led to another and you were conceived! 

I hope you don't hate me for keeping this information from you. I do encourage you to find his son and talk to him on this trip that you are on. After you get back, talk to his father. 

-Your Mum, Terra Lee

I couldn't believe it. One of my closest friends, Derek Olsen, is my half-brother. His sisters, the Twins Zana and Mia, are my half-sisters. I neatly folded the paper up and put it back in the envelope. "Time here and now, come to a close. Higher pus leave and bid farewell." I whispered. The Gods and goddesses looked confused as I said goodbye and they left. I got up and knocked my fire out. I made my way back to the cabins. I think it was time to go talk to Alex, Nik, and Derek.

~~~~~~~~~~At the Cabin~~~~~~~~~~

"Why am I deciding that now is a good time to be open with them?" I muttered to myself as I knocked on their door. A curfew was in place, so everyone was in their rooms.