Song: Maps

Shirt Ashley wears:

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"Ah, Ashley. I think it's time we make a negotiation. " Dad starts.

"Now, why would I do that?" I say with a sneer.

"Here me out. If you come to California alone, I can promise your two friends will not be harmed. Stand down daughter. My beef is with the gods, not demigod wanna be's. " He drawls.

"Don't call me that, Acker. You're not my Father. Parents are supposed to be there for their kids, not disappear for 14 long years. And how do I know you're not lying?" I retort.

"I guess you don't."  he replies. "It's up to you to choose what is the truth, I guess."

With that, I woke with a jolt. I slowly slipped out of Jason's arms. It was almost impossible to tell if Acker was lying or not.

I silently started to pack my bag. I didn't want to put anyone in danger. I sneak off into the night, silent and unseen. I left a note on the nightstand. Hopefully they aren't dumb enough to follow me.

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I pulled up at a small coffee shop in Colorado. Don't ask me why, but it is run completely by demigods. It was also warded against monsters and mortals alike. To mortals, this place didn't even exist.

"What can I get for you, sweetheart?'' asked a teenage girl with black hair and tan skin.

"Well, Mandy, I'll take a hot chocolate with a shot of nectar and some ambrosia for the road." I answer with a small smile.

"Alright. That'll be 5 drachmas. " She exclaimed as I pulled out my wallet and handed her the coins.