Tratie One-Shots

Love Potion [Pt. 2]

Who besides my siblings has ever been that way towards me? No one. I blinked back tears of my own, but not for the hellhound. I don't want to be Katie's enemy... I can't lose her.

Darrell's voice snapped me back to the present.

"That was impressive," he said. "You okay, Katie?"

Katie set her dagger on the floor. "Yeah. I've killed many monsters before... but this one felt different."

"Because it was innocent," I said, watching as the hellhound's body faded into Tartarus. "It was only doing its job. But let's get that antidote."

When I looked up, I was surprised to see we didn't have much farther to go. Seriously, like six steps. A small, but tall wooden table was placed in the back of the room. It had a pink square of fabric overflowing down the sides, and a vial holder, one mortals use for experiments in chemistry class. This one in particular, however, was shaped in the form of a raindrop. All five of the slots were occupied by tiny vials of bubbling hot pink liquid. Katie walked up next to me, accompanied by Darrell. Darla walked past us to the vials. She picked two of them up, and turned to face us. I stared as the empty slots began to magically create vials that replaced the ones just taken.

As Darla came forward, I noticed each of the vials projected a rosy pink aura. Everything is pink here, does Aphrodite like any other colors? Where's the red? Doesn't she like red?

Darrell walked to Darla's side. Katie laced her fingers through mine.

"Before you drink these, we are obligated to tell you everything that will happen once you do," Darla said slowly.

"This form of antidotes for Aphrodite's love potion are specifically designed to erase the potion from you, meaning memories. Neither of you will remember your relationship, but anyone else who is aware of it will remember. However, if they mention it to you, Aphrodite will drown them in rose perfume or torture them into loving someone who will never love them back. They will be warned of that before you get back." Darrell explained. I almost laughed, but his expression was deadly serious. 

"Also," Darla added, "because the potion is working with your mind, you will faint when you drink this. Don't worry, though, Aphrodite will find a way to get you back to Camp Half-Blood. Hopefully. If she doesn't, I'm sure Hermes will help out."

Darla stuck her hands out, and Katie and I both grabbed a vial. I turned to look at her. My brain still hasn't quite processed what will happen after I drink this, but I'm not sure I want to understand. It's all so confusing.

"Are you sure about this?" I asked Katie.

She nodded. "It's the only way. I will not be in one of Aphrodite's games any longer." Her anger fueled me, and I smiled at her in admiration.

I turned to the twins. "Assuming we don't see you again, and, um... don't remember you... thank you."

"We really appreciate it." Katie added.

They both gave wary smiles. I don't think they've ever witnessed someone using the antidote. They have given me a new perspective on children of Aphrodite... sometimes they're not crazy, like Drew, or rebellious, like Piper. Sometimes they're just normal demigods. That's a first for children of the love goddess.

When I faced Katie, she reached up and wrapped her free hand around my neck. She kissed me, and it definitely was not like any kiss we've ever had. It was the way I would've kissed her if we were both about to die... the thought made me shudder. When she pulled away, I saw sadness but hopefulness in her eyes.

"Come back to me, Stoll," she whispered. She raised the vial towards her mouth, and I did the same.

"I love you, Kates," I whispered back.

"3... 2... 1..." she said quietly, but forcefully. I quickly drank the potion, and it tasted of strawberry lemonade (what Katie and I got to drink on our first date). As my memory began wavering, I closed my eyes and made a prayer.

Aphrodite, Demeter, Hermes... please have empathy. Katie is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I know I probably don't deserve her, but I will do my best. Give me another chance... a real chance. Meaning, don't force us together or keep us apart. Please.

Then I collapsed, and the world went dark.

Katie POV

Katie's Diary

Dear Diary,

So, exactly one year ago, I went on a quest to Paris, France with Travis Stoll. We were supposed to get something for the gods, I forgot what it was... but apparently we were both knocked out by a hellhound and brought home unconscious. I don't remember anything from that day except for a plane and cab ride, and a walk down a street, but that's it. I don't even remember the mission. Anyways, I began to learn that my literal enemy who pranked me every single day was maybe... not that bad? Well, you've heard me rambling about my confusing feelings. Since the quest, everyone in camp has been trying to get us to admit our feelings for each other. I'm not sure why all of a sudden every single person I talked to was desperate for me to like Travis, or even knew I liked him, but that's not the point.

This morning, I was in the strawberry fields, and Travis came down to talk to me. I realized he hadn't pranked me today or yesterday, so when I asked him about it, he told me he likes me! Then he asked me out! I'm so excited. I think I'm already falling in love with him... 

Whoa, Katie, you haven't even kissed yet. SLOW DOWN.

So, that's it. I should go help Miranda get the red dye out of her hair... the Stolls didn't prank me, but they pranked her. Bye!

Love,

Katie 

Hope you enjoyed! I really like doing parts because I'm better at writing longer stories. 'Love Potion' was much more fun for me to write than 'I'm Fine', so I'll probably do something more similar to 'Love Potion' soon. I also just couldn't bring myself to leave it at a cliffhanger,  which I was about to do, but I needed an answer myself. Thanks for reading!