19Hi, It's me, Son-of-Hermes11! My father, Hermes, asked me to make my half-brother, Travis Stoll, a love story. And this is the result. (sigh)
Hermes: Get on with it! This better be exciting!
Me: Yes, father! (sigh) I present to you my very own story of…..(sound effect...… "Tratie".
Katie Gardner: What?! But…... that can't be!
Travis: Come on, Katie-Kat! I know you want this.
Katie: I told you for the millionth time not to call me that!
Travis: Katie-Kat, Katie-Kat, Katie-Kat.
Katie: I'm going to get you!
Travis: What….ahhhhhh! Help!
Katie Gardner
It was a beautiful sunny day. Although, I know that the Stoll Brothers will ruin my day, something is telling me that today is special. I woke up smiling, I stood up and walk to the bathroom. I took a bath and put on my orange camp T-shirt and jeans. I put my brown hair into a pony tail. I strapped my sheath in my white belt. I unsheathed my dagger and looked at it. It was a gift from my Mom, Demeter the goddess of agriculture. I sheathed it back and looked at the clock. 7:45
"Alright," I said. "everyone wake up and get ready. Fifteen more minutes until breakfast."
My half-siblings woke up and then stared at me with wide eyes and mouths hanging open. I wanted to ask them what's the matter but I shrugged it off. I waved my hand and they came out of their daze. They quickly got ready and lined up. Some we're still looking at me and it's starting to freak me out.
I led them toward the Dining Pavilion for breakfast. We sat down on our table. We we're the first one to get there. After hours (minutes actually, blame my ADHD), the other cabins went to their designated tables. When everyone sat at their tables, they all looked at me.
Even Travis Stoll, the handsome son of….wait! Did I just say handsome? What's wrong with me? I… I can't fall in love with him!
Soon Dionysus, Chiron, and some satyrs and nymphs arrived. They also stopped and looked at me. There was no noise at all, and suddenly I (being the ADHD girl I was) decided to break the silence.
"What are you all looking at?" I demanded . "Did Travis do something to me again?"
Travis blushed and had a sudden interest in his feet.
Piper Mclean spoke up. Her smile was so beautiful, it's hard to get mad. "Katie, have you looked in the mirror lately?" she asked sweetly.
"Uh, no. Why?" I asked confused.
"You'll see," Piper said as she threw a mirror at me.
I barely catch it. It was a pink mirror. I looked at my reflection and I could hardly breathe. I was drop dead gorgeous, if I may say it. I have no make-up but I was naturally beautiful. My brown hair was in a ponytail, my green eyes twinkled. I gave Piper her mirror back. I blinked twice.
Chiron broke the silence. "I have news from Olympus," Everyone looked at Chiron. "Mr. D and I are called for a meeting at Olympus for a month and Lady Aphrodite will be your activities directress until we come back. Is that clear? Now, eat your breakfast."
After breakfast, we gathered outside the Big House to bid our good-byes to Chiron and Mr. D and also to welcome the Love goddess. When Chiron and Mr. D left, Aphrodite appeared out of nowhere. She had straight blonde hair, brown eyes, and a beautiful pink and white dress. She scanned the crowd as we bowed down. Finally she said. "Rise."
We stood up. Aphrodite smiled sweetly at us.
"As you all know, Valentine's Day is six days away. All of you will be paired and will dance at a romantic prom." She said. "You yourselves will find your valentine."
There were whispers and murmurs and soon, they began to group by pairs. Aphrodite smiled again.
"Your activities won't be necessary since you have to practice to dance," Aphrodite said. "also be aware that I will reward the top 10 best couples with a… surprise. So don't fail me, and remember to be romantic. Any questions?"
Leo raised his hands.
"Yes?" Aphrodite asked.
"Um," Leo said. "I don't have a partner. But can I invite someone…..special?" Then he blushed.
"Of course, but who is it?" Aphrodite asked.
Leo shook his head.
"Come on, Leo! Please!" Piper said while giving him those beautiful and cute puppy eyes.
Leo gave in. "Reyna, from Camp Jupiter." He said. Then blushed even more.
Some were laughing. And some were saying like: "Good luck with that!" or "She'll beat you into a pulp!"
Aphrodite smiled and disappeared into a pink mist.
Travis Stoll
Everyone went their separate ways with their partners to practice. I saw Katie in the corner with some guy from the Ares Cabin and I became jealous at the instant. They went toward the strawberry fields and they were talking. But after that, Katie shook her head and said "No!"
The Ares kid went away with a sad look in his face. I smiled, Katie Gardner, had declined the guy's request to be his ultimate valentine. I think I have a chance with Katie.
Katie went inside her cabin. I went to my cabin and sat on the porch steps. I began to think how to ask Katie. Will I give her roses, or a gift? What am I supposed to do?
Then I remembered what Chiron told us when he was lecturing about the times we don't know what to do. He said First, know your goal, my goal was to get Katie to accept being my valentine. Next, ask to the person you know who can help you with it, I think Piper can help me, being the daughter of Aphrodite and all. Third and last, show confidence and do it right, I have to show confi— wait a minute, show confidence and do it right, I think it was self-explanatory all along. That makes sense. Now, I have to find Piper.
I ran to the Aphrodite Cabin. Its heavy perfume filled my lungs; I resisted the urge to throw up. I knocked on the door twice. I was greeted by Lacy with a smile.
"Why hello, Travis!" Lacy said. "What brings you here?"
"Um," I said. "Is Piper around?"
"Well," Lacy started. "She is at the Zeus Cabin with Jason, practicing for the…you know, prom dance."
"Okay, thanks!" I said and I raced toward the Zeus Cabin.
Katie Gardner
I was lying down on my bed. Feeling….depressed? I don't know what to do. I just declined the request of Mark, the son of Ares because… I'll admit that I am waiting for Travis to ask me to be his valentine. When will he ask me? Then my half-sister, Miranda went in. When she saw me, she smiled.
"Hi Katie," She said as I rose to a sitting position. "Where's Travis?"
She sat down beside me. "Why on earth do you think I will be paired with Travis?" I asked, half annoyed and half hopeful.
"Oh, come on!" She said. "It's obvious that you like each other. You like him and he likes you!"
"He likes me?" I asked.
"Of course," She said. "That's why he is always pranking you and annoying you, because he wants you to notice him."
"He does!" I felt a little mad.
"Whoa, girl! No reason to be angry. All that matters is that you like each other and you would make a lovely couple!" She said.
I looked at her. "Miranda, is that you?"
She looked at me, confused. "Of course, why?"
"You sound like an Aphrodite girl."
"Do I? Hmm, I shouldn't have really listened to Amy (Amy is a new daughter of Aphrodite)."
"Anyway, have you seen Travis?"
"Well, maybe. I saw him running toward the Zeus Cabin, but I'm not sure if he was Travis or Connor."
I sighed. When will he ask me?
Travis Stoll
I ran toward the Zeus Cabin and knocked on the door twice, or was it thrice? Never mind. After a few seconds, Jason opened the door.
"Uh, Travis—" Jason started.
"Is Piper inside?" I asked in a hurry.
He nodded and let me in.
Piper was sitting on the couch and when she saw me, she smiled (always smiling, huh!).
"Piper," I said as I sat down next to her. "I need your help!"
"Is this about Katie?" She guessed.
I nodded. "Please help me, what do I do to ask her? Will I give her flowers? Or chocolates? Or what?"
Piper smiled. "This is what you should do. Come here, I'll whisper it into your ear."
I hope it was long and I hope you like it. Tratie!
Me: So dad, was chapter one nice?
Hermes: It was nice. But I prefer you to… Victoria! I told you not to disturb me!
Me: Ohhh-kay. Are you talking to Victoria, as in the goddess of victory? The Victoria whose Greek form is Nike?
Hermes: No! I am talking to your new half-sister. She's still four years old but she already knows how to interrupt me. And believe me; she already knows how to speak.
Victoria: Granny! Daddy is talking to no one in the air!
Granny: Don't mind your father, sweetheart. He can be a psycho sometimes. I don't know why your mother agreed to marry him.
Hermes: Oh! Here we go again! No matter, I was saying that…. Keep up the good work!
Victoria: Granny! Daddy's doing it again!
Hermes: (sighs)
Me: Oh well, good-bye everyone and don't forget to review and give suggestions. Good-bye!