The silence is suffocating me and I have to get out of here. I quietly duck my head and make a beeline for anywhere else, unaware of the fact that the glowing symbol of my father is following me. After walking for hours, which turned out to be five minutes according to my watch, I end up on the steps to the big house. I want answers.
My tiny body seems to small for the large doorway that I stand in front of, and I'm not sure that anyone would hear even if I did knock. Do I really want answers? Lucky for me, a gruff voice spoke from behind me before I had to make the decision to pound my meek fist against the door.
"Elaine." I slowly spin around on my heel and bite my lip in anticipation. Am I going to get yelled at? I really shouldn't have left the dining pavilion. Maybe they're upset with me for running.. though technically I walked. I had enough running yesterday. After the whole-
"It's okay to be feel confused and lost." I forgot I wasn't alone for a second. I look up at the centaur in front of me and wonder how I got here. How I got to this camp with these people, without my best friend or parents or a clue as to what is going on. Why am I here? Chiron speaks up again and asks, "Why don't we go inside and I'll explain to you a little bit more what is happening right now?"
I nod my head and slightly shuffle my feet in the direction of the door, mumbling a "yes, Sir" under my breath, but I'm pretty sure he heard me. I follow the centaur through the house to what looks like a living room and he tells me he'll be right back. I would typically look around and soak up the artifacts and history surrounding me.. but right now, my eyes are glued to the floor. It's a very nice floor.
Chiron returns and gestures for me to sit, while handing me a glass of water. I do take notice to the fact that he's now in his wheelchair. I suppose its easer than trying to find a couch big enough for a horse. Literally. I also notice the books that sit in his lap, and prepare myself for the information that he might have to share from them.
"Elaine, you were claimed today. Your father is Poseidon, god of the sea. How much do you know about Greek Mythology?" I shrug my shoulders and sink back into my chair a little more, but make eye contact. "I had to take a class in school last year about it. I know enough to know that I shouldn't have been born. The big three pact and whatnot." Chiron nods and looks at me thoughtfully.
"You don't seem too interested in having this conversation at the moment," he states, rather than asks. My eyes drop back to the floor, awaiting the scolding I'll get for not being interested in my own history. It's only breakfast. Who wants to learn anything this early in the morning? "I'm just a bit overwhelmed, Sir. I don't want to be mean and not learn about my dad, I just don't think I'd remember much of it right now," I reply, while playing footsie with my own feet.
Chiron simply nods and begins putting the books that were in his lap into a bag, handing it to me. "Take these. And when you're ready to learn, simply start reading. Though I wouldn't wait too long, yours is a fascinating story and we wouldn't want you up past bedtime reading, now would we?" I giggle and stand up the make my way to the door, but not before catching the smile that spreads across his face from hearing me laugh.
I reach to open the door, but before I can pull on the handle the door smacks me in the head and sends me to the ground. I grumble an 'ow' and rub my forehead where I was hit. "Ohmygodswhattheheckwas- LANE! OHMYGODS are you okay? Are you hurt? Do I need to take you to the infirmary? No forget the infirmary, SOMEONE GET BLACKJACK we're going to the hospital! Are you going to-"
I look up and fight the urge to roll my eyes. "Percy I'm okay, really. Please don't make a big deal about it, it's just a bump. We don't need to worry anyone else, it'll be gone by lunchtime." He kneels down next to me and lifts my head so he can see the mark that is almost non-existent. He sighs and gives me a goofy grin. "Don't tell Annabeth."
I can tell he feels bad, so I don't make any comments when he stands up and scoops me onto his hip. I just wrap my arms around his neck and lay my head on his shoulder. Man, I already need a nap and breakfast only ended like 20 minutes ago. My eyelids become heavy and the longer I fight, the more I want to go to sleep. I eventually give in and shut out the world, hoping for a dreamless sleep.
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I wake up underwater. Well this seems familiar. I look around and notice that it's only me and Percy here, and wonder where Annabeth is. I crawl over to Percy and climb on his lap. Instinctively, he puts his arms around me and I settle my head on his chest where I can hear his heartbeat. He tilts my head and kisses my forehead, and I hug him a little tighter in return. He begins to stroke my hair softly and I can tell he's thinking about something.
"I can't believe I have a little sister.." he begins, "and the first thing I do after finding out is hit her with a door." I giggle and look up at him, noticing for the first time how much his eyes look like the ocean. My smile falters a little and his eyebrows knit together, as if asking me what's wrong without actually speaking the words. I just shake my head and look back down at my hands, picking at the nail polish that Lily had applied to my fingers after school a couple weeks ago.
"Have you met dad? Will I ever meet him? I mean, I know I was a mistake and that technically I shouldn't exist but I just thought.. you know, gods love their kids, right? Even the accidents?" Percy remains silent and my shoulders drop. I guess not. I don't bother to look at him because I really don't want know what he's thinking, but by the way his fists are balled up, I think he might be angry. I make myself a little smaller and manage to find my voice.
"I'm sorry for asking about dad. I won't ask any more questions."
What did I say wrong?
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Long overdue update and I definitely don't write like I did in middle school/early high school anymore. Ironic that I'm literally a legal adult writing a fan fiction story about a nine year old demigod two weeks before I leave for college. Woohoo! Thank you if you're an OG reader- you stuck around. Good for you. Or me? Idk lol. Love y'all! Hoping to get to 20 chapters maybe and wrap this story up there but I have no idea where's it's going tbh. -S
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The Littlest Demigod (Percy Jackson sister fanfic)
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