SoE3 Lura POV 1
So. We got back to camp on Apollo’s aming chariot(which I had ridden on
before). We nished the summer strong. We nally told them we couldnt stay
another year. They were all sad and Evelyn cried. But they understood why and
we assured them they could always contact us whenever. They agreed. I was
showing by the time camp was over. and boy was I feeling it. I didnt now what I
was having so it was all a mystery. Dev was extra nice during this and Evelyn
was a big help. Cypher was too but he seemed lost nowadays. I felt bad for him
for the burden he carried. I tried to help him the best I could but there was
really nothing I could do. I kept thinking Astraea was going to show up any day
now. She had been gone for almost three years. I wanted to ask Cole how long it
takes for an immortal to reform but I didnt want to bother him. Soon, it came
time to have the baby. Let me just say, having to deal with two teenagers who
constantly have me on my toes is a million times better than childbirth. I would
take getting another scar over the pain. Gosh it was bad. I was lucky that it
was a relatively quick labor but still. but as soon as I held baby Grayson the
pain was well worth it. Nika had even come in town to see him. It was nice to
see her again. She seemed to be doing alright, from what I could tell. She kept
saying ‘I‘M an aunt!’. Same old Nika. Evelyn took an special liking to him. She
would hold him and play with him and sing to him. It was cute to watch. She’ll
make a great mom. I told Dev once. He nodded. She will. He said. He had
changed a bit since Grayson was bron. More mature and sweet. He still acted like
a child sometimes but it seemed like he was growing up a bit. Once again, we
found ourselves almost at summer time for camp. We were celebrating the twins
birthday today and I had to get everything ready. I made my famous brownies
that were their favorite. I placed candles in a 15 because they were turning 15.
Wow. 15 already. I thought to myself. I grabbed my laundry basket and I
watched Cypher try to charmspeak Grayson. Cypher its not gonna work. I tell
him and set my basket down to start folding. What do you mean? He asks me.
Well you can’t charmspeak a baby… or at all. I told him. Why not? He asks. I
almost laughed. I shook my head. We’ve been over this. Evelyn is the one who
can, you can’t. Its kinda simple. Now come here and help me fold. I tell him and
he walked over. Everytime Cypher walked over, it was like Goliath walking up to
me. He was massive and jacked. He looked more and more like Cole. When Evelyn
gets back from school, and when Devin gets back from work, we’re going to sing
Happy birthday then head to camp. Sound good? I ask him and he nods. He
smiled at the mention of camp. We folded for a minute before he sat down and
held his hand to his eyepatch. I started to panic. What’s wrong? Is it happening
again? I ask him. I nished quickly and sat down next to him and put a hand on
his shoulder. No…its…its just hurting again. He said weakly. I nodded and
rubbed his shoulders. He may have not been my real child but to me he was.
The door opened and Evelyn walked in. She threw her backpack down and
looked at Cypher. Did he tell another prophecy? She asked me. No… just pain..
again. I tell her. Cypher started to relax. How was school? He asked Evelyn.
Normal, and boring Mr Expelled Again. She said. He stood up and smiled. I
rolled my eyes. Cypher got expelled just yesterday. Evelyn walked over to
Grayson and picked him up. She started to walk off. Where are you going? I
ask. Im going to play with him. She said and kept walking. I smiled and looked
back at Cypher. You can go with her you know. I tell him. He shook his head. Im
ne. He says but I know he’s not. I eyed him. You can’t always hide away
Cypher. Your sister doesnt care. I tell him. He shrugged and back down next to
me. I know. He said. Just then, Dev walked in. He took off his doctor badge. I
smiled as he walked over. He kissed me and looked around. Where’s Grayson? He
asks me. Evelyn has him. I tell him. Cypher rolled his eye and rubbed his face.
Dev looked at him with worry and then turned back to me. Did it happen again?
He asks. No, just the pain. I tell him again. He nods and looked at Cypher again.
Wanna go rst big shot? He asks Cypher. He shrugged and Dev pulled out his
measuring tape. He had me hold the bottom while he pulled it up. He asked me
to let go and it snapped back into place. Well, your taller than last month. He
says and it doesnt shock me. Wow, had no clue you guys shrunk again. He said
sarcastically. Dev smirked. Dont get sarcastic with me kid. Im the king of
sarcasm. Dev says sarcastically. I rolled my eyes at both of them. Point proven.
How tall? Cypher asks. 6’8. Dev says. It shouldn’t have shocked me but 6’8? He
really was massive. Dev wanted to do more tests and I let them. I walked over
to Evelyn’s room where she was playing with Grayson. She was laughing along
with him. How cute. I think and walk in. Mind if I join yall? I ask. Sure!! Evelyn
says and I sit down. Grayson was just learning to sit up and it was cute to see
him try and then fall down and laugh. I once again realized how lucky I was. I
heard Dev and Cypher arguing. I eavesdropped just a bit. TECHNICALLY! I heard
Dev say and I laughed. I heard Dev come down our way. Evelyn, its
your turn! He said with a smile. She gave Grayson to me and
followed Dev. I stood up and rocked Grayson back and forth the
way he liked. He laughed and I smiled. I did one last twirl before
taking him with me to the kitchen to nish making lunch. Evelyn
nished her check up quickly and I sent both of the twins to pack.
I nished getting ready as Cypher put all the stuff in my trunk.
He was carrying Astraea’s guitar. I pang of sadness hit my heart.
seeing it made me miss my sister. We all gathered around the
brownie cake and sang happy birthday. They blew out the candle
and we all cheered, I grabbed Grayson while Dev cut the slices. I
grabbed my purse and walked to my car. I opened the door and
gently buckled Grayson in, who was starting to fuss. Dev and the
twins came out and hopped in and we were off. We drove for a
while. It was quite a drive from Nashville to Long Island but a
beautiful one. I was fortunate that Evelyn could keep Grayson
calm for the trip. Eventually Cypher and Dev started doing their
banter which is always hilarious. We all stopped and enjoyed the
drive afterwards. Stop the car! Cypher yelled. What?! Dev said. He
slammed on the brakes and Cypher jumped out and fell to his
knees. His eye. I thought and we all got out. Grayson was crying
and I tried to calm him down. Cypher! Evelyn was trying to
charmspeak him to help. He blacked out and the familiar green
mist came out adn he recited the all to familiar new prophecy. We
all stopped to catch our breathes. Come on, lets get him to camp.
Chiron will want to know. Dev said. We all nod and it takes all of
us the lift him into the car. We drive to camp and it’s totally silent
till we get there. Dev had one of his brothers take care of Cypher
while Evelyn went to get Chiron. Starting off with a bang. I think
as I hold Grayson