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 Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:22 pm
Daniella Jacobs
Daniella barely noticed that Zander had gotten up. It wasn't until she felt him behind her did she realize he was finally up. Her heart was racing and, for some reason, she couldn't find any words. It was as if she suddenly forgot how to speak. He was right, though. We needed to find her and anything would do. I turned to say something but he was already gone and heading to take a shower.
Mentally, I slapped myself. What was wrong with me? If we were going to find her, I needed to focus. I flipped page after page, trying to find something. Finally, I found it. Or, at least, a solution. I ran to my bag and pulled out the map I had grabbed at one of the gas stations we had stopped at. I flattened out the United States and made sure every inch of every state was visible.
"Show me where Nemesis is." I said to the map. At first, nothing. I looked through my magic book again to make sure I had read all of the instructions. There was something missing. I needed a necklace of some kind. Something that could dangle. I grabbed my bag to see if I had anything and it turns out I had. A small jeweled necklace rested in one of the pockets. I had completely forgotten about it. My father had given it to me when I was little but I had grown out of it. I held the necklace in my hand and made the chain longer. Carefully, I placed it over the map and said the words again.
"Show me where Nemesis is." The jewel dangling from my hand began to move in a circle around. I moved it all over until finally it stopped in Utah.
Utah? Of all places, Nemesis lived in Utah. I shook my head and decided just to go with it. We found her and we would seek her out. Whatever it took. Just as I had found her, Zander came out of the bathroom, his hair was wet and messed up which, I thought, was a very attractive look for him but I said nothing.
"Yeah, I found her. She's in Utah." I placed the necklace around my neck and looked at Zander who hadn't looked at me. But something was off. Something was wrong. It seemed to be more than the kiss. I sat next to him on the bed. "Something wrong? Are you still in pain?"
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:23 pm
Don't love me for who I'm not...
Utah?! Nemesis lived in Utah? Why would a goddess of revenge want to live in a place like Utah. I had nothing against the state it just seemed like a strange place to decide to live. I looked at Daniella as she sat next to me and thought for a moment. "My wrist is bugging me. Nothing major. Anyways, what is our plan for getting over there?"
We still had the car so that was an option but it would be another long drive. Longer than the drive to Hades. It all depended on where in Utah Nemesis lived. They could fly, but flying is expensive and it would be mean to have to put Thanos and Hayden in cages. They could see if there was another train but I'm not in the mood for another train ride.
Suddenly memories off the kiss started to flood my mind again. I felt my cheeks start to warm up and turn red and my hands started to sweat. I tried calming myself down because nothing was happening nor was anything going to happen...Or so I hoped. It was just a kiss. A simple kiss on the lips. Perfectly normal right? There was no reason to freak out. Plus they were on a quest and neither of them had time to worry or have a relationship. At least until they were done with the quest.
I tried to change what I was thinking about to focus more on the weapon and the quest but it was hard. The only thing that I seemed to want to think about was the kiss. Was there something special about the kiss that I hadn't felt before? Something different, something new?
But hate me for who I am... --------------------
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:52 pm
Daniella Jacobs
"I know," I half chuckled. "Utah of all places. It says she's in a building called Marge's Law Firm. Which is weird to think of Nemesis in a Law Firm though it kind of makes sense." Zander mentioned his hand and I felt as if I had to do something. I wanted to take his pain away. Out of nowhere, I took his wrist as if it was a normal habit. I began to rub it gently as I hummed a soft tune. It was a tune I had never heard of before but, somehow, I knew it. It was beautiful and my voice sounded different. Almost angelic like, though that made me sound prideful but that was the only way I could describe it.
I got through the entire song and looked up at him, not letting go of his hand. "How's that?" I asked. Our hands were warm to the touch but it wasn't a burning. It was more of a warmth by a fire on a snowy winter's day in a log cabin. I couldn't really explain it but it was as if I knew I had healing powers. Studying Greek mythology, I had learned that Hecate was a healer mostly and not just magic.
Hayden brought me out of my train of thought. She was still nipping at some sausage and I let go of Zander's hand. My heart was beating repeatedly, missing the touch of his hand. This was becoming weird and I had no idea how to control it. I got up from the bed and closed the book though I didn't turn around.
"We should get going. We'll do what we did at the park. It's not much but it will do and it's our only option." Finally, I turned around and looked into his light blue eyes. I could have stared at them all day but we had more important things to think about. But all I could think about was him and that kiss. Why had I done it? What possessed me to?
"I'll drive. I think you should rest some more. Plus, it's my turn to drive anyway." I quickly turned around and started packing, afraid that if I looked at him any longer I would want to kiss him again or just rush into his arms and hug him. It was still a shock that he was alive and breathing. That mandrake root really had worked. I would have to learn how to grow some more for I felt as if it would come in handy again in the far future for future quests.
But I still couldn't believe it. I had almost lost him. I feared greatly for him, not knowing the wrath of Nemesis or whoever her followers were. Hades was bad enough. I could only imagine what Nemesis had in store. Even though I wouldn't be close to being right.
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:28 pm
Don't love me for who I'm not...
I froze when Daniella took my hand, watching her hands as she rubbed my wrist and hummed a tune that I had never heard before. The tune was beautiful, it was almost impossible to describe. If I had to put it into a word that word would be angelic. "Feels loads better. Thank you." I smiled until she let go of my hand and got up. I watched her close the book and turn to look at me briefly. It was obvious that she was either avoiding me or avoiding making eye contact with me. It kind of hurt my feelings and was kind of a relief at the same time.
It was weird... When we touched or kissed it was like bliss I guess you could say. But, after a little bit it got awkward. Like she didn't want thing to happen between us at all ever. I sat there on my bed for awhile before standing up and packing like Daniella. My mind wandered, trying to figure out why Daniella would even remotely like me. When we first met I was a total jerk to her. Challenging her and blowing up in her face for little reasons. I guess thats what comes with the job of being a Son of Ares.
"Are you sure? Cause I can drive no problem. That mandrake root saved my life. I can still drive." I didn't want to make her have to drive if there was no need for it. I could still drive perfectly fine, well at least I hoped. I hadn't driven since we got to Hades lair. I walked over and grabbed Daniella's bags taking hers and mine out to the car. I opened the back and put them in, before closing it again. I opened the rear passenger doors for Thanos when we were ready to leave. I had this thing with being ready before it was time to go. It comforted me.
I sat on the hood of the SUV and thought for a moment. Laughing quietly at the fact that Nemesis was at a Law Firm. It made perfect sense but it was still hilariously funny. I stifled a yawn and waited for Daniella. We had to check out before we left as well. I got up, and walked back over to Daniella. "We ready to go?" I asked somewhat quietly.
But hate me for who I am... --------------------
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:54 pm
Daniella Jacobs
I felt like an idiot. I was making things awkward between us. But could you blame me? My father and I had moved around so much I didn't have time for boyfriends. Sure, I liked a few guys but that was it. Nothing really came close for anything to happen. I was always worried, if I had started something with someone, that my father and I would pack up and leave. That's what always happened.
Now that I was apart of a camp, now that I was able to actually start something with someone, I was at a loss. I didn't grow up with a mother so I didn't know how to deal with boys. I couldn't ask my stepmother because I hated her and she would have given me horrible advice. I couldn't ask my father cause that would be awkward and I couldn't ask my mom cause I barely saw her anyway.
This was something I had to discover on my own. But, then again, maybe something was happening between us already but I wasn't sure about it. To be honest, it scared me. I was afraid of getting hurt. I was afraid of losing him again. This time, completely.
As Zander sat on the hood of the car, I checked us out. The bill was taken care of and we were set to go. But I wasn't ready. I was never going to be ready. This journey was turning out to be more dangerous than I thought in the beginning. Sure, I knew we would face demons and other creatures. Maybe even a god or two but Zander had almost died. As did I. I didn't know how much more I could take.
"Yeah, I'm ready and I'm driving. You need more rest. Trust me, I can see it." I smiled and got into the driver's seat as I waited for Zander. When he got in, Hayden and Thanos in the back, I started it up and we were back on the road. Zander and I barely said two words. I didn't know what to say. Then again, I think Zander might have fallen asleep a time or two but I was distracted. I was fine with driving but I still couldn't stop thinking about Zander, the kiss, the way I felt when our hands touched.
We drove for a few hours, only stopping to grab snacks, use the facilities and get gas. Thankfully, the golden card my mother had given to me could be used anywhere. I just wondered how long I would have this card for. Would it still be in my pack after the quest was done?
Just as we were passing the deserts of Nevada, we were the only car on the road. Suddenly, up ahead, I noticed something in the middle of the road. A man stood with his arms across his chest. Instantly, I knew this man. Or god. How could I forget? He was the part of the reason why Zander and I hadn't spoken in a few hours.
Hades glared at us as I pulled to a stop. I locked the doors but that wasn't enough to stop the God of the Dead. I gripped onto my mascara tube, ready to click it but Hades shook his head. He could see what I was doing. What we both were doing. He walked over to the driver's window. Suddenly, without my control, the window began to roll down.
"What do you want?" I asked, though I was scared and I knew he could smell it.
"You left before we could talk some more. I wasn't finished with either of you." I huffed. Was this guy serious? He wanted to talk?
"Well, excuse us for running for our lives." I said sarcastically. Hades slammed his hand on the roof and the SUV began to rust as if it hadn't been driven in years. He was sucking the life out of the car.
"Don't you dare use that tone with me. I could kill you both in seconds. Even before you pull out your little toys." I didn't know what to think of this. This was too weird for me. I sighed and shook off the fear. I was not up to dealing with this. I waited for him to answer my first question. "I have come to help you defeat Nemesis." I nearly fainted from the shock.
"Why?" I asked. "Why help us?"
"Because, you can't defeat her on your own. This is once in a life time chance. I don't normally help out demi-gods." This really was too weird. Hades never did seem like the time of guy to help anyone.
"Oh no," I said sarcastically, "you just like sending your pets on them whenever you can because you want to destroy us all." Hades glared at me. If looks could kill, I surely would be dead. You would think with the god of Death I would be but Hades just removed his hand and the SUV returned back to it's original self.
"I will meet you outside of Nemesis hideout. Whether you like it or not, I am going to help you." And with that, he disappeared. I started the car up again, surprised it actually worked, and continued driving. Again, I didn't say much for a bit. Not really knowing what to say to him. Then again, I was still thinking about how to take all of that. After a long while, I finally decided I needed his input. We were still in this together.
"So what do you think?" I asked. "Part of me thinks it's too fishy to believe and another part of me thinks we should allow him to help us."
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:36 pm
Don't love me for who I'm not...
I got into the passenger seat of the car and stared at the road ahead of us. There was nothing to really talk about and I'm sure we both had a lot on our minds. Every once in awhile we would make a pit stop to use the restroom, get snacks and gas up.
I stared out the passenger window, as we passed through the Nevada deserts. This car ride was taking longer than I had hoped it would. It was way to quiet, allowing me to much time to think about things that I would normally be ignoring. The fact that Daniella was the first girl I had kissed and not regretted it was shocking to me.
Sure I had had plenty of girlfriends before but this was different. Daniella and I weren't even dating and we had kissed. Maybe it was accident. She probably wasn't aware of what she was doing and just kissed me. Why is this kiss so different than any of the others? Maybe I actually have feelings for Daniella versus the other girls.
I looked forward, trying to stop thinking about what had just happened. There was a man standing on the side of the road, I knew I had met this person once before. Well, they aren't a person...I should say they are a god. It was Hades. He walked up to the car and made the window roll down on its own.
I listened to him and Daniella talk. Trying to figure out what they were talking about. Wait... Do my ears deceive me? Did he just say that he wanted to help us fight against Nemesis. Wow that sounded somewhat fishy to me. But, I ignored it for the time being.
"Well, I don't know. He turned our car into rust and then he told us that he was going to help us fight Nemesis. That sounds a little fishy to me. I don't know about you...But...Yeah." Those were some of the first words we had spoken almost the entire trip. Thankfully we were about halfway there. At least I hope so...
But hate me for who I am... --------------------
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:04 pm
Daniella Jacobs
It was too fishy to trust Hades, Lord of the Dead. He would probably kill us! But what choice did we have? It was as if it was Nemesis all over again. We had no choice but to trust her though Zander almost died. We didn't seem to have a choice in trusting Hades. Suddenly, the prophecy came back to my mind.
"Beware the foe who once was friend, Stay the course until the west end," I said aloud to Zander. "That was Nemesis. She tried to be our friend and help us out but it was just a trick. Now she's our enemy." The prophecy continued in my mind as if I had just heard it.
"A foe to all whom you seek, Shall become friend until it’s peek." My stomach rumbled and I was starving but I ignored it. "I'm assuming the last part is referring to Hades. Which means he'll help us out for his own benefit until we no longer need his help."
It made sense and I just hoped I was right. I couldn't handle Zander getting hurt again. Hayden hopped onto my lap, understanding what I was feeling. I took on hand off the wheel and began to stroke her. I was feeling better. Less stressed about finding the weapon, and less worried about the kiss though I still thought of it.
Talk to him, I heard my mother's voice say.
Mom, now's not the right time. I thought back to her but no answer. I didn't think she would because I didn't think she had heard me. But as much as I hated to admit it, she was right. I needed to talk to him but I couldn't. What would I say? I was too nervous. Then again, I wasn't that nervous with Hayden calming my emotions all the time.
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:00 pm
Don't love me for who I'm not...
"The prophecies are so confusing. So Im going to leave anything to do with them up to you." I chuckled somewhat nervously. There was no way that I was ever going to trust Hades fully. He was the reason that I almost died. But I guess I could thank him for giving me and Daniella something to spice up the trip.
The entire car ride had been spent thinking about that kiss. To bad I was almost dying when it happened. I would have loved to have been able to properly kiss her back. Maybe Ill get another chance... I turned to looked Daniella and Hades before opening my mouth to speak.
"I think we need his help. We can't do this without him.." I bit my tongue after saying that. It was probably obvious to the two of them that I really didn't want Hades to be tagging along with us but we really had no choice.
This quest was more dangerous than I had thought. It was a lot more complicated that I would have thought. When I first heard the prophecy I hadn't expect it to be so full of twists and turns. I had secretly hoped it would be a matter of finding the weapon, taking it and heading home. But instead it ended up being full of riddles and misinformation and attacks. But then once again there was the kiss. A single moment of pure happiness and bliss...As much as I would like to think it didn't happen it did. As much as I would like to say it was just like any other kiss....It wasn't. It was special...To special for words to describe.
"Are you riding with us or meeting us there Hades?" I leaned over Daniella to get a better look at him.
But hate me for who I am... --------------------
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:48 am
Daniella Jacobs
My breath nearly caught in my throat as he leaned over. As I turned to ask Hades if he was, indeed, going with us, Hades was gone. "I guess this means he won't be coming with us." Then I remembered he said he would meet us there. I continued driving but felt my stomach growl. I was starving. From the look of Thanos from the rear view mirror, he was hungry too. Not to mention, I could have used a break from driving.
I pulled up to the first restaurant we came to and parked the car. "I thought it would be good to get something to eat before we fight her. You know, power up. That sort of thing." We walked into the the restaurant and were seated almost instantly. The waitress smiled at the two of us as if she thought we were a couple.
We were anything but a couple. At least, so far. Sure, I had kissed him but it was nothing. At least, I thought it was nothing. It was strange. Every time I looked at him or touched his hand my heart would skip a beat. As if I-
No. That was impossible. I couldn't lo-
No! I was too young. It was impossible. The waitress came back to our table and I ordered some food with a soda. I couldn't even remember what I had ordered because my mind was somewhere else. I wanted to talk to Zander about the kiss. But how? What was I to say? Was now really the best time?
"I'm sorry about the kiss." I found myself saying though I regretted saying so. I wasn't sorry I kissed him. That I would admit but I didn't even know if he had liked the kiss. What if he didn't? What if he did? "I don't know why I did it. Instinct, I guess." I wanted to slap myself. He would think that I had done that all the time.
"Not that I go around kissing guys all the time! Oh man," I sighed to myself. The waitress came back and gave us our drink order. I took a sip to calm myself down but it only helped a little. Too bad I was too young for alcohol.
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:05 pm
Don't love me for who I'm not...
I leaned back into my own seat and watched Daniella out of corner of my eye as she drove us to the restaurant. "Huh? Oh...Yeah that sounds good." I got out of the car, closing my door and followed her into the restaurant. I was shocked we were seated so quickly but I didn't say anything.
I stared at the menu for a long time, trying to figure out what to say to Daniella. I already knew what I was going to order. The usual... Pasta and a diet coke. That's what I usually got at restaurants...Don't ask why I don't change it up that often.
She caught m me off guard when she apologized about the kiss. Hadn't they already talked about it? I thought for a moment, chewing on my lip while I thought. "Why are you apologizing? It would be a different story if I had disliked the kiss..." There. I said it. I indirectly told her that I had like and or enjoyed that kiss. Maybe I should mention that I secretly hoped that kiss wouldn't be our only one...
Taking a sip of my diet coke I stared Daniella in the eyes and waited for her to say something. Silently wondering if she was shocked at all by what I had just said. Maybe being the daughter of Hecate gave you powers to see who likes you or lo...No I can't love her. I barely know her! I reached up and massaged my temples for a moment before resting my hands on the table.
But hate me for who I am... --------------------
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:44 am
Daniella Jacobs
He was nervous. I could tell. That and I could sense it with him. I sipped my drink as I felt a small blush coming on. So, he didn't fully despise it. He didn't even seem to have hated the kiss. However, I wondered if he even thought about it as much as I had. Again, I felt nervous to even mention it a third time. I sipped my drink slowly.
Eventually, the waitress came back with our food. I had noticed that Zander had ordered the thing he always got when we went to restaurants. Pasta and a diet coke. Was it weird or creepy to know that I paid attention to things like that? The way he bit his lip when he was nervous. How he ordered pasta and a diet coke at every restaurant we went to or even the way he looked at me. As if he saw something in me that most people didn't. And I wasn't talking about me being the daughter of Hecate.
It was all hard to explain. I bit into my Frisco Melt sandwich as I tried to think of something to say. "Well, I'm glad you didn't dislike it cause I didn't either." I tried to avoid his eye contact. Why was I so nervous all of a sudden? I looked outside the window trying to see, more like hoping, if another god or goddess would make their appearance but they didn't. Not even my mother showed up with some guidance.
Instead, it was still just the two of us. Sitting in a booth eating pasta and a Frisco Melt sandwich with Hayden and Thanos sitting outside waiting for us to bring them some food as well.
I decided now was a good time to change the subject. I looked through my bag and pulled out a map. I scooted closer to Zander to show him the plan. "So, we're here," I pointed to small town near the Utah boarder. We were still in Nevada but we were almost to Utah. "And we still need to get here, Beaver, Utah." A small symbol appeared on the map that read N. E. Sis Law. "It shouldn't take us but a few more hours."
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:18 pm
Don't love me for who I'm not...
I played with my pasta for a bit, mulling over what Daniella had said. So she didn't dislike the kiss. Relief flooded through my body at the thought that she didn't despise what had happened. Although it was her who had kissed me and...I well...Kissed her back. I noticed that she was trying to avoid contact with me so I didn't say anything else and just ate slowly. Taking a sip of my diet Coke every once in awhile.
A blush made my cheeks flare red and burn as Daniella scooted closer, pulling out a map. She pointed out the small town near the Utah border we were in and the town that we need to get to. I thought for a moment and studied the path.
"I'll drive. You need a break and I'm fine." I made sure that she couldn't argue by taking her sandwich and putting part of it in her mouth. I laughed a bit and finished my pasta. "Sorry Daniella...It was for your own good." I smirked and looked over when the waitress came back.
We paid for our meal and left the restaurant. We had brought out our leftovers for Thanos and Hayden and I watched them eat in silence. Once they were finished I opened the back door to let Thanos into the car and climbed into my driver's seat. I took the keys from Daniella and put them in the ignition starting the car.
"Any idea on how to get there?" I chuckled and backed out of the parking lot, making my way to the freeway in the direction of Beaver, Utah.
But hate me for who I am... --------------------
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:21 pm
Daniella Jacobs
As I was just about to argue with him driving, he placed my sandwich in my mouth. I could feel my cheeks blushing as I bit off my sandwich, chewed and swallowed. I smiled as I continued to eat.
We finished eating and paid for our food before walking out of the restaurant. Zander took the keys from my but I didn't argue. If he wanted to drive, then he could drive. I actually didn't have any problem with that. That is, if he had enough energy to. And from the looks of it, he had plenty of energy.
I was glad. I could still see the image of Zander wounded and practically dying. It still scared me that I almost lost him. Thanos, unfortunately, could hear my thoughts.
Lady Hecate does these things for a reason, little one. Thanos said. In a strange way, he had a point. Thanos was the one that helped me remember about the Mandrake root. Hayden was the one who magically helped us out of the Underworld when I needed her most. But did that mean she knew about what would happen to Zander? When she had given me the Mandrake root, she had seemed to have some sort of a twinkle in her eye.
When Zander asked if I knew where to go, I could feel a tingling in my fingers. I rubbed my fingers together and slowly pulled them apart. A brand new GPS and GPS stand appeared in my hands. I placed them on the dashboard and put in the address of the Law Firm. "Does that help?" I smiled. I loved being a daughter of Hecate.
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Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:52 am
Don't love me for who I'm not...
I kept my eyes on the road while Daniella magically had a GPS and GPS stand appear in her hands. I was about to freak out and then I remembered that she was the daughter of Hecate and strange things like that were bound to occur. 'I would say it does." I glanced at the GPS and then back at the road, listening to the directions it gives me.
"What are you thinking about?" I asked curiously, glancing over at Daniella to see her reaction to the sudden question. It was something that had been bugging me for awhile. I had this need to know what people were thinking at random times during the day. I felt bad for posing the random question on her so suddenly but it sort of slipped out.
I averted my eyes out the window, mentally going over all the key things in driving. Even where my hands were supposed to be on the steering wheel. It was just something to keep my mind of the possible answers that Daniella could be speaking at any moment. It was as if the question had sent me into some sort of a panic mode.
But hate me for who I am... --------------------
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