Continuing on from the last chapter
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After a few minutes has passed Alexander speaks up
"The letter and journal have the same writing?" He questioned
"Written by the same person, so yes Captain Nemo wrote it and left the Nautilus to me in his will for when his time came" I explained while looking down at the fire
"Judging by your silence you want a further explanation but to give you your answers I'll have to show you" I continued, looking up at them for a reaction or response to which they all nodded with curious expressions
Right when I was about to press the small blue stone on my bracelet and start to sing to project the memory but was cut off
"Hey, we found a creek and got some more water and found some berries by the creek while we were there" Kailani announced as she and Gabato give them their canteen and each of us some berries but when I looked closer at my berries to inspect it only to realize what kind of berries these were
"You say you found these by the creek did you?" I questioned her
"Mhm" Kailani gives a confirming hum as she sits down by her dad
"They're Nightshade berries" I informed raising an eyebrow watching everyone putting away their canteens, not knowing what I meant as they almost eat them
"They're poisonous" I deadpanned, tossing away the berries I was given
Everyone's actions halt as their eyes widen, Gabato, Kailani, and Sean started spitting out chewed up berries as Hank and Alexander tossed theirs behind their back and started helping calm the others.
Looking up at the tree branch above me, I see a bunch of ripe mulberries so naturally I unsheathe my dagger from my belt
aiming at the branch and threw the dagger making a direct hit, raising my hand using my telekinesis I lower them slowly then divide the berries evenly enough for everyone including myself.
"Here you go everyone, the most delicious and nonpoisonous berries on the island" I tell them as I catch my dagger with my left hand and with my right I start eating some berries, putting
away my dagger when they all started to try the berries
"Mmm this is really good. What are they?" Sean asked but with a mouthful of berries
"They're called mulberries and don't talk with your mouthful Sean" I answered chuckling at his reaction which turned bashful
"But as I was doing before being interrupted..."I said trailing off at the end as I pushed the small blue stone
and began to sing my mother's song as the memory started to project above the campfire.
~Evelyn~
I was her world her darling
What a wonderful world she saw
I was the song she was singing
I'm her beautiful melody
-Mother-
You are my world my darling
What a wonderful world I see
You are the song I'm singing
You're my beautiful melody
-Dad-
Darling, we better be going
~Evelyn~
Look at me wasn't I glowing
-Mother-
Look at her isn't she glowing
-Dad-
She looks divine, and you look exquisite
But look at the time
-Mother-
Couldn't be is it?
-Jason-
The crew is awaiting your orders
-Nemo-
We're heading away from the borders
-Crewmen-
Hey there, they're coming
~Evelyn~
Down to the sea they went
Down to a world they knew
There's never been
Not ever before
A child born of sea and shore
-Mother-
Down to the sea we go
Down to a world we know
There's never been
Not ever before
A child born of sea and shore
~Evelyn~
Down to sea we went
Down to a world below
A journey to bless
A princess to to be
Under the sun, and under the sea
-Mother-
Down to the sea we go
Down to the world below
A journey to bless
A princess to to be
Under the sun, and under the sea
~Evelyn~
Up from the sea they rise
Up to the world of skies
There's never been
Not ever before
A child born of sea and shore
(Merpeople)
Up from the sea we rise
Up to the world of skies
There's never been
Not ever before
A child born of sea and shore
~Evelyn~
Up from the sea they rise
Up to the world of skies
Forever to be
Together as one
Under the sea
And under the sun
(Merpeople)
Up from the sea we rise
Up to the world of skies
Forever to be
Together as one
Under the sea
And under the sun
~Evelyn~
This is/was my world their darling
One world the land and sea
Her hope for me for always
Is that my heart will part of her
(ᴍʏ ɢᴏᴅꜰᴀᴛʜᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ɢᴏᴅᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴀᴘᴘᴇᴀʀᴇᴅ ɪɴ ꜰʀᴏɴᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴡɪᴛʜ sᴍɪʟɪɴɢ ꜰᴀᴄᴇs ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴀᴍᴇ ʙᴇᴀʀimg gifts)
Down to the sea we went
Down to the world they knew
Together we came
Forever to be
Under one sun
The land and sea
-Mother-
This is your world my darling
One world the land and sea
My hope for you for always
Is that your heart will part of me
(ᴍʏ ɢᴏᴅꜰᴀᴛʜᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ɢᴏᴅᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴀᴘᴘᴇᴀʀᴇᴅ ɪɴ ꜰʀᴏɴᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴡɪᴛʜ sᴍɪʟɪɴɢ ꜰᴀᴄᴇs ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴀᴍᴇ ʙᴇᴀʀimg gifts)
Down to the sea we go
Down to the world we go
Together we come
Forever to be
Under one sun
The land and sea
When I was done singing, the memory ended and disappeared
"That was my mother Queen Atlantica and my father Poseidon throwing me a presentation ceremony. At the time Atlantis was at the bottom while Nemo and his crew had to resurface somewhere to restock on supplies, so Jason, Nemo's second in command, had the idea to have the presentation ceremony on a boat so that everyone was there. Two of my guy cousins, one of my girl cousins and my favorite uncle made an appearance two minutes later being a little late due to having a argument because my guy cousins' presents weren't appropriate for a baby so they had the argument" I explained then laughing a bit at the end
"S-so your telling us that especially what we witnessed that you're a daughter of Poseidon" Sean said probably in shock with the information
"Well yeah, how else would I be able to save you four from drowning when you guys got here in the helicopter? I was on my daily walk at the beach to see if any cool shells washed up or something interesting until I saw the helicopter crashing down, so I dove into the water and rescued you guys. There were barley any waves that wouldn't be able to wash you guys on shore. Anyways after I got you four to shore I checked everyone for any injuries and luckily nobody had any" I told everyone and minus Hank they were shocked
"It's true, when we woke up at the beach I sat up and looked around and saw her checking up on Sean but I groaned while getting up and spooked her accidentally to which she ran away. And thinking back that must've been you that made the gust of wind to cover up your tracks, didn't you?" Hank said while pointing at me at the end
"Wait Hank, you saw her and didn't mentioned it earlier?" Kailani questioned him, but before he could answer I answered for him
"Yes Hank that was me making the gust of wind covering up my tracks because I didn't wanted to be seen yet and don't get upset with him, like I said I didn't wanted to be seen yet so I indirectly told him to keep my presence a secret until I wanted to show myself in my own funny yet unique entrance" I explained laughing a bit remembering their reactions
"Plus even if Hank told Alexander about me like if there were anyone else on the island he would have refused tell him or any of you guys about me" I continued
"Wait, you mentioned it earlier that Alex didn't listen to you about the island sinking sooner, how were you gonna get him off the island?" Gabato asked me with a bit of berries around his face, he probably really enjoyed them
"Oh...um...it was or have been a plan for awhile now before I knew about his idea on making the coded message to Sean, that I was safely knock him out unconscious, bring him to the Nautilus, get out of here then by some miracle drop him off at Sean's place with a letter explaining everything and some pictures..." I trailed off at the end, not noticing the facial exchanges from the three Andersons
"I just realized something" Kailani said looking at me
"What?" I questioned her
"What's gonna to the animals? When the island sinks, what's gonna happen to them?" She asked me concerned about them
"Oh! My female cousin put a spell on the island for when it sinks the animals would be poofed to their natural habitats in regular sizes which includes the sea animals too, the big would go back to small and the small ones would return to big. So they'll be safe, no creatures would be left behind to be harmed or worse" I explained
"What about Thorn and Antony? They seemed really attached to you" Sean asked as he gestured to my precious ant on my left
"Like I said the big would return to small so they'll still stick by my side till the end of the line especially Antony sense he still youngish. Thorn on the other hand, sh-she's not as young as she used to be so sooner or later it'll be her time to rest and I'll be prepared for when the time comes..." I said softly trailing off at the end looking up at the tree close to the top on a branch is Thorn fast asleep
"Well that's enough questions for tonight, we need to get some shut eye, the earlier we rise the sooner we can get to the cliffs and get out of here before this island sinks" I said while getting up and conjuring up a vine wrapping around my waist to pull myself up the tree
"Wait, what are you doing?" Sean asks me as I'm a foot off the ground
"Oh! I'm more comfortable sleeping in tress mainly when I camp around the island. Sleep well everyone, goodnight" I tell him then making the vine pull me up on the same branch I'm more comfortable in. I sat against the tree, stretch out my arms and legs, and relaxed after feeling a soft breeze. Looking up at the stars at a certain constellation 'oh mom, I miss you so much there will always be moments where it doesn't get easier. Sometimes I still blame myself for not doing more against that siren and Cetus attack that caused you your horrible faith' I thought to myself shedding some tears looking down at my lap while wiping away the tears not noticing a presence by me.
"Oh seashell, you and I both know that your mother wouldn't you to blame yourself" He tells me softly placing a hand on my ankle, making look up at him in shock
"DAD!" I softly shouted out as I tackled him in a hug wrapping my arms around him as he hugs me back just as tight
"I missed you so much dad but I knew you were always watching over me just like mom as you two promised" I said softly
"I missed you too my seashell and right you are and look at how much your growing" He tells me as I felt him kiss the side of my head, releasing from the embrace and gestures to my height
"But wait is it safe for you visit? Wouldn't Zeus force you to go back like last time?" I say to him worried about what might happen
"Don't worry about Zeus seashell, and even if does come here he has to catch me first" He tells me with a small smirk, I laugh a bit at his joke
"Your singing voice is enchanting as always my seashell I'm always listening and just like your mother, growing into a beautiful young woman. And that beautiful young woman shouldn't need to feel any self doubt or blaming yourself, nobody could have predicted that attack plus you were still young at the time and you weren't ready especially with no experience. Do I make myself clear? Do you understand?" He tells me, putting his hand on mine in comfort but a bit firmly
"Yes I understand dad..." I said a little unsure, not making eye contact
"Thought so" He said knowing how I'm feeling still unsure
"Do you remember the song I sang to you before I left?" He questioned me
"The one after your mother passed.." He continued as put his arm around my shoulder giving me a side hug
"I think I know which one your talking but it's been so long I barely remember" I tell him, laying my head on his shoulder
"Well my little seashell, it goes a little something like this..." He tells me trailing of at the end
(Dad)
As You Go through life you'll see
There Is so much that we don't understand
And The Only Thing We Know
Is Things Don't Always Go
The Way We Planned
But you'll see every day
That we'll never turn away
When it seems all your dreams come undone
We will stand by your side
Filled with hope and filled with pride
We are more than we are,
We are one
-Chorus-
Family, family
We are one (2x)
(Evelyn)
If there's so much I must be
Can I still just be me,
The way I am?
Can I trust in my own heart,
Or am I just one part
Of some big plan?
(Dad)
Even those who are gone
Are with us as we go on
Your journey has only begun
Tears of pain, tears of joy
One thing nothing can destroy
Is our pride, deep inside
We are one
-Chorus-
Family, family
We are one (2x)
(Dad)
We are one, you and I
We are like the earth and sky
One family under the sun
All the wisdom to lead
All the courage that you need
You will find when you see
We...are...one
"I'll always be here watching over you, always there for you seashell. You have me, your uncle and your cousins in your corner" He tells me then kisses the crown of my head
"I love you dad but I have a feeling deep down that there's something you want to tell me" I tell him then turning my body to face him
"I know I should have told you sooner but I wasn't sure how you would react" He says avoiding my gaze at him
"But you have two brothers, one is named Percy who is 16 years old part human and the other is Tyson who is 7 years old though he's part cyclops... I wasn't trying to replace your mother but after her death-" He continued but I cut him off by hugging him tight
"It's alright dad I understand, plus I'm happy to know I have brothers out there somewhere. With Chary and now with the boys it fills the gap that was meant for the triplets mom was pregnant with at the time of the attack" I said shedding some happy tears, I pull back from the hug after a minute
"Knowing cyclops, Tyson will be big for his age but do you know where they are in case I want to meet them someday? Also what's Percy's last name?" I asked him, started wondering what they'll possibly look like
"Percy lives with his mother in Manhattan, New York and his last name ironically is Jackson same as yours. But as for Tyson his location is unknown for now" He tells me with a small smirk when he mentioned the last name Jackson
"Really?! But I got my last name when I met my friend Stolas for the first time because when we met and before I could introduce myself he said " it's wonderful to finally meet you miss Evelyn Jackson" and when I asked him about it, all he said that he saw me in a special magic book with Jackson as my last name" I said laughing a little
"Maybe it's a coincidence, I'm not really sure. But what I do know that even though you're older, whenever I could I would catch glimpse of Percy when I watch/see him from a distance it's that you both could possibly almost be passed as twins but not identical" He tells me and I could already imagine what he looks like
"Also before I take my leave I must tell you something" He says to me in a serious tone
"Yes dad?" I say curious to what else he has to say
"If that boy hurts you in any way I would tell your two cousins who are still protective over you and let them do what they see fit as punishment for hurting you either emotionally or physically. And after their done, if that boy is still alive, he'll be walking around with miniaturized rain/storm cloud above his head that'll constantly follow him" He said in a serious tone as he pointed down gesturing to Sean
"Your love life is the most unknown ever that not even Eros knows cause he thinks that you'll possibly have more than one partner but not certain of who they are. Only you'll know when you feel a pull, so I want you to be careful on who you trust with your heart, my little seashell princess" He continued in the same tone
"His name is Sean Anderson and hopefully he doesn't hurt me like the last ones did...Plus I would want those two favorite guy cousins of mine to meet Sean and his parents to get their opinion on him. Is that everything I need to know dad?" I say to him while tying one end of the vine to the branch and the other end around my ankle to not fall off the tree
"Yes my princess at least for now that is, so rest up you have a long walk ahead of you tomorrow and before I forget Hades told me that four of the five mortals have good and there's goodish souls but one which is the girl. That sooner or later she'll do something to ruin your happiness, so be careful with her" He said to me as he gives me one last hug, another kiss on my crown of my head and starts to stand up
"I'll be careful dad, I love you so much including Hades which thank him for me for the warning" I tell him feeling more sleepy
"I love you too my princess seashell, sleep tight" I heard him say softly before falling asleep completely
~~~Who knows what the day may bring tomorrow~~~
A/N: Sorry for the late update I've been getting really bad dizzy headaches a week ago and the past three days my older sister and kids were here visiting and I don't need them hovering over my shoulder to see what I'm doing plus I was celebrating my mom's birthday two times.