Mikayla's POV

"Mikayla, I cannot permit you to go on this quest! It's too dangerous!" Chiron stated before moving in my way.

"Chiron, you heard what Callie said. Daughters of both archers are to go on this quest. And unless you are saying that I have a sister, I am going on that quest! I'm a sitting duck if the Golden Fleece is gone" I retorted. I felt Travis's hand rest on my shoulder, trying to get me to calm down. I could feel my pulse quickening, my body preparing to shift from human to beast.

"I know but you aren't ready!" he replied, stomping one of his hooves down. I gritted my teeth, trying hard not to shift.

"I was able to bring Artemis back from Olympus! And I fought in Greece against Gaea's forces! How can you say I'm not ready?" I yelled before shaking Travis's hand off me. Chiron's eyes lit up with fear as he watched my eyes dilate. I backed up and ran into a sprint out of the Big House. I leapt into the air and felt my arms grow larger with muscles. Pure white fur grew over my tanned skin. My nose and mouth stretched out into a muzzle as my nose flattened and turned black. My legs grew more muscular as my shoulders widened. Small triangular ears grew on my skull as my mouth filled with jagged teeth. My hands webbed together and formed paws. My feet did the same as black claws grew out of my newly formed paws. I landed in the grass as a polar bear. "Why do I shift into random animals?" I thought as I walked towards the cabins. I got quizzical looks from other campers, but they already knew it was me; the only daughter of Artemis. I was standing in front of my cabin when my best friend, Skylar Murrdock, daughter of Ares, walked up to me.

"Look like someone got a little angry" she joked as she patted my shoulder. I growled and shot her my world famous death stare. "Hey now, don't get fussy with me. Care to explain the transfiguration?" she asked, her guy eyes pondering what caused my shift. I dug my claws into the ground and moved my head towards the door of my cabin. Skylar nodded and walked into the cabin, leaving the door wide open. I backed up and ran into the cabin, jumping through the doorway. My body shifted back to human as I landed on the wood floor. "So what's wrong?" Sky asked as she sat on my bed.

"There was a prophecy revealed…that both you and I are involved in" I replied as I got up and dusted white fur off my shirt.

"What did it entail?" she asked.

"We and two others will go looking for the Golden Fleece" I replied as I sat down next to her.

"That's impossible! I saw it hanged up in the tree with Peleus guarding it like normal" Skylar stated, her eyes flickering with fear.

"But…then the prophecy can't happen. We can't get something that hasn't been stolen. We are safe for now…" she whispered, fear still in her eyes. I nodded and got up from my bed, shifting the dark blue blanket.

"I'll speak with Chiron. Hopefully by the end of the day there will be extra protection over the fleece" I stated as I walked outside. The August heat began to beat down on me, the light being absorbed into my black shirt. Rachel was walking towards me, quietly speaking with Annabeth. I slowly walked onto the porch and went inside. Chiron was rubbing his temples, trying to figure out what to do. "Chiron, the Golden Fleece is still here. We can still keep it safe by adding extra guards along with Peleus" I stated, drawing Chiron's attention.

"Well…it'll do for now. We'll pick two people at random for watch" Chiron stated as he walked outside. I nodded and walked out with him, relief filling my core. Travis jogged up to us, his head getting into his face. I smiled at him, my worries clearing from my mind.

"Hey Moony" he said before pulling me into a quick kiss. His lips were warm and welcoming. I smiled as he pulled away.

"Hey Klepto" I replied as his hand linked to mine. He smiled at his nickname I had given him a few months ago. We slowly walked to my cabin, not a single care in the world between us. His arm hooked around my waist as he opened the door. I giggled and shut the door behind us. Travis sat down on my bed, a smirk growing on his face. I smiled and climbed into his lap, my hands reaching up and running though this hair.

"Someone seems a tad lustful today" he said, his smirk growing.

"As if you don't enjoy it" I replied before kissing his neck.

Callie's POV

"I just don't know what I should tell Nico. Its almost like he is too good for me. I mean when he played the song and sun for me…my heart just melted" I stated as I thought back to a few hours ago. I was sitting next to Skylar on the dock, attempting to sort out my emotions.

"Well, sounds like you need time to sort out these emotions…come with us" Skylar said as she got up from sitting.

"What do you mean?" I asked rather confused by what she meant.

"On the upcoming quest. You are a daughter of Apollo which is one of the archers, meaning you can go" she replied.

"I dunno…I've never been on a quest before and I don't think I'm ready" I said as I got up, not looking at her gaze. Her hand gently lifted and rested on my shoulder.

"C'mon, it'll be great! Just me, you, Mikayla, and probably either Travis or Connor, going down south and coming back as heroes! And it'll give you time to sort out your feelings for Nico" she replied, actually convincing me. Before I could give her an answer, Chiron rode up to us at a quick pace.

"Callie, you are on watch tonight" he stated as he stopped in front of us. I raised one of my eyebrows, giving him one of my quizzical looks.

"On watch for what?" I asked.

"We are posting extra guards to watch over the Golden Fleece to at least somewhat put off the quest. And tonight you'll watch from sunset until dawn and be excused from your activities to get some rest" Chiron said before turning and trotting off. I looked over at Skylar a slight smile on my face.

"Well, at least I won't have to deal with that man-whore of an ex tomorrow" I said as I started walking back.

"That's my gir! Just think of the positive thinks, and who knows. Maybe Nico will get put on watch" she joked as she nudged me.

"Oh shut up!" I said as I pushed her back.

~Sunset~

I walked up the hill, my bow in hand. Apollo's sun chariot was disappearing over the horizon. A distant battle cry sounded from the forest, the beginning of Capture the Flag. Peleus grunted a hello as he wrapped his body closer to the tree. The other guard hadn't shown up, sparking my curiosity. I sat down facing the fleece and began to ponder what I should do about Nico. I was so deep in thought that I wasn't paying attention to the approaching footsteps. A twig snapped under a shoe, jerking me away from my train of thought. My neck swiveled and my eyes were locked on Jason, the last person I wanted to see.

"Great…of all the people in this stupid camp I get stuck with you" I grumbled as I looked back at the fleece.

"Don't be like that Callie. It could be a lot worse" Jason said as he sat down a little too close for my liking.

"Spending an entire night with the guy that broke my heart? Yeah I would rather be torn apart by hellhounds" I retorted as I scooted farther away from him. He gazed into my eyes, trying to read my thoughts.

"I know you miss me" he stated with a smirk.

"How can you think that?" I replied, disgust in my voice.

"I know the way you gaze at me during dinner, the way you always start at my muscles whenever I go swimming. Face it Callie, you are still in love with me" he replied sounding as cocky as ever.

"How dare you say that!" I practically yelled. I was so disgusted that I looked away from him. Peleus was almost asleep, somewhat worrying me. He took my chin and jerked it to look at him. I looked up at him in complete surprise. "What are you…" I attempted to say before his lips were on top of mine. Without thinking I found myself kissing back. Before Jason could make another move Peleus roared. I jerked away from Jason and saw Peleus unraveling from the tree. I gazed up and instantly filled with fear.

"What?" Jason asked stupidly.

"The fleece is gone you idiot!"