Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE]

Subject: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:25 pm

Melina Johnson

"Those who begin by burning books will end by burning people."

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Melina sat on top of Half-Blood Hill, gazing out into the sunset. Her curly, blonde hair flew carelessly in the evening breeze. The orange Camp Half-Blood T-Shirt that she wore was stained with dirt, but only slightly; her jeans were also a little torn. Bruises and tiny scars covered her face, and a huge, white bandage laid on her abdonomen area. Judging by her apperance, she didn't have a good weekend.

The thoughts that rummaged through her head were about her previous adventure in the underworld with her friends. Victoria was there, Connor, Jasper, and MJ. the scariest part was when she had to go up against Hades all alone. Melina had almost gotten herself killed, but her mother, Athena, decended from Mount Olympus and saved her. After all this time she didn't think her mother cared about her. The endless joy that spurred inside of her was overwhelming. Even now she was prouder than other. What an honor to recieve approval from her mother!

Melina also regretted her mother's visit. She felt that her fatal flaw--pride--was taking over. If she remained this confident, who knows what could happen. She could end up getting herself killed in battle. After her past experience with Hades, she didn't want that again.

Grasping the bandage, she remembered her mother placing it there. Even after that one battle, just one battle; Athena saved her. Melina was amazed that her mother cared about her so much, but she also felt weak. How could she let her mother see her like that? She was a demigod, she was supposed to make her mother proud. Then again, Athena told her that Melina did make her proud, and not to leave herself feeling so inadequate. Pushing the thoughts aside, she stood up and began to procede down Half-Blood Hill.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:31 pm

I jumped off the Thalia's Pine.I liked jumping off of trees."Melina,this is important." I said.My face was urgent.Kai had disappeared.I wasn't sure if she knew yet,but if she didn't,someone needed to tell her.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:39 pm

Melina recognized a familier voice, a voice that she heard a long time ago in battle. Turning around, she noticed Kyle. The orange haired boy that Kai and she battled at Cronus' last invasion.

She grimaced at the sight of him. The twelve year old didn't have full trust in him yet, but she knew why he was here. Kai was gone. He was no where to be found at camp, and this left Melina puzzled. Where could he have gone off to? When she checked his bunk, it was a complete mess. It was like someone had put up a fight, but what for?

"Kyle." She aknowledged his presence with a simple nod of the head. "I know."

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:49 pm

I nodded.She understood so quickly.Wow."I think we should go after him.Find him."

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:55 pm

Melina nodded in agreement. "I haven't seen him around camp since my trip back fro-" She paused for a moment. Could she really trust Kyle? It didn't seem so, but the words blurted themselves out of her mouth. "The Underworld."

For a moment, silence passed over the two. Could Hades have kidnapped Kai? No, he would never to that to his son. Even for him. Was there something worse that could have taken him? For once, Athena's daughter was left clueless. She didn't know where to begin. They had absolutely no leads to where Kai could have gone. It seemed impossible to find him.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:56 pm

I walk around; I left my crouches at my cabin because my leg now seemed fine. I was thinking of going to the beach. Then I heard Kia's name and was verry curious. I wished that I could hid and listen in but that could get me in trouble. I walk up to them.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:06 pm

At that moment, a figure strolled up the hill. Cocking her head to the side, she recognized the familier face. It was Halo. It seemed like forever since Melina last saw her."Hello, Halo" she greeted.

A throbbing pain reached Melina's abdonomen. Resting her hand on it, she let out a soft grunt. The wound had been the cause of Hades' sword. How could she have been so careless in battle to be damaged in such an area? It was embarrasing. She was supposed to protect her mother's honor, but having such an injury was fatal. The loss of blood that day, all of the pain, tears and loss of a close friend; it was unbearable.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:08 pm

"Hey Melina...Are you ok?" I looked at Kyle then back at Melina. What was wrong with her? Did something happen.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:11 pm

"Hmm.The Underworld." I said."That place can be awesome,or it can stink." I said truthfully.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:15 pm

Melina released her grip from the bandage. She didn't know how to answer Halo's question without seeming so weak. Halo was her friend, though; she couldn't just lie to her. "I fought Hades," she answered quickly.

Now that the words spilled out of her mouth, she regretted ever mentioning it. Everything happend so fast; the battle, the death of MJ, her injury, her mother saving her. It was too much to process. Should she also mention Athena to them?

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:21 pm

"Oh. You don't have to say any more. I fought Zeus before that was not fun at all." I say sempethically to her. Major gods should just leave us alone sometimes.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:22 pm

My eyes widened."You fought Hades?!How did you come out alive?!I mean,he's like,a god and stuff!" What confused me about Hades was that he always tries to kill heroes.Why kill them if he just has to deal with their dead selves?

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:27 pm

"My mom saved me," she wispered. "Athena." Melina remembered the conversation she had with her mother at this very spot on Half-Blood Hill. Athena told her how much she loved her and how proud of her she was. Did the praise really mean anything? Melina hardly survived the battle, but her mother said she put up a good fight. Was it possible that she could be one of Athena's favorites?

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:30 pm

I nodded wistfully."So you got to meet your god parent." I said.I'd never met Erebos.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:32 pm

I noded. My dad had almost nothing with me for 3years. I felt a little left out. THen I thought of children who never meet their god parents.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:34 pm

Melina nodded in response. "When she brought my friends and I back to camp, my mother and I had a conversation at this very spot." She didn't know whether to tell them the rest. It was painful just talking about it with her mother, but now it was almost like she had to re-live the moment. "About Kai."

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:36 pm

"Oh." I said.Then I tried to change the subject."So,what do you guys say about finding Kai?" I asked them.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:38 pm

I think for a moment. "I'm in. Noah might still be siting in his tree waiting for Kai to come home." Kai would make somethings normal around here.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:45 pm

The hardest part was saying yes to Kyle's question. Athena had warned Melina that Kai was putting her in danger. It all made sense too. Their relationship was the only reason why Hades decided to kidnap her. His logic didn't really make any sense, and Athena felt the same way.

"I . . ." What was she waiting for? Wasn't the reason why she came up here was to embark on a journey to find Kai? It seemed so easy to plan out, but actually doing it was what was difficult. Athena never necessarily said that she had to break up with Kai, or anything like that, but only to be careful. Melina wondered if she should just stay out of it, and rid Kai from her life. However, something held her back. She couldn't just throw him away like that, even after all they've been through together.

"I'll go," she answered firmly.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:53 pm

I nodded."Then let's head out.We can't get caught by anyone,or we'd get in trouble." i said.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:59 pm

"I know, this is my third time in a row sneaking out of camp. I wonder if Chiron has even noticed yet." Melina proceded down the hill, leading the others. The problem was leading them to their destination. Where was their destination, anyway? Where were they going? The group had no idea where Kai went or who took him, except-

"Kyle," she began. "Who kidnapped Kai?" As she spoke, her voice seemed almost cracked. A huge lump formed in her throat, but she held in the tears. Her mother wouldn't want her to give out all her emotions on a certain boy, especially when that certain boy's father wanted her daughter dead.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:03 pm

"I snuck out even more than that.Kyle; you know where Kai is?" I ask as I walk. I didn't know what to think yet.

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:03 pm

"To tell the truth,I don't know.Even in my dream,the guy was just a silhouette." I admitted."Then in my second dream Kai was in like,one of those Morpheus-like sleeps."

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:08 pm

Melina's tears quickly vanished, but her voice faltered. "Oh," she reponded. Just when she thought she was on to something, in reality, she wasn't. Who could have possibly taken Kai and think he was worth kidnapping. Nothing made sense, the logic was just, illogical.

"Do you have any idea where this silhoutee thing could have taken Kai?" she questioned. "We can't just wonder around the United States hoping for him to turn up."

Subject: Re: Saving Kai Crosshawk [PRIVATE] Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:11 pm

I think then it dons on me. "The background. What was the background?" I he could tell me it i could mostlikly tell where it was.

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