Massie's POV:
That night, The Pretty Committee went into their assigned cabins, and I was in the Hecate cabin. Yay me. It was made up of bricks covered in magical inscriptions that glowed faintly.
The door had two hellfire torches on each side. On the inside, the walls were lined with old dusty books that probably taught magic. Glowing orbs floated along the interior, which was
the only source of light. The door was metal, with pictures of what looked like a dog, a cat, and a polecat - er, a weasel. One of the girls said she "charged" it and revealed a hallway
leading to bedrooms. Along the left wall were cauldrons that you might see in a witch's castle. I occupied a small bedroom with a single bed that was-gasp-purple! The Queen's Color! I muttered
a thanks to my godly mom. I opened the closet and there was what I usually wear. Designer clothes, and shoes. The only thing that seemed out of place were the orange CHB tees. I shrugged, like that
didn't matter, since I'd seen lots of kids here wear those shirts. I changed into a simple outfit, an orange CHB T-Shirt, and Wildfox pajama pants in the little cubic bathroom.
I crashed on my purple bed, but then I had dreams. I was standing in some dark place, but it was like I was watching myself. My hair cascaded down my shoulders, and I was wearing a white
Grecian dress with specks of gold. Massie, my child, you have to prove you are a great daughter of Hecate. You have magical abilities. Do not be alarmed by them. A voice whispered. I knew who it was.
Hecate. "Yes, but why haven't you told me this before?" I - the girl I was watching - squeaked. You mean as Kendra? asked Hecate. For a moment, I could see her, but she was in the form of Kendra.
The real Mom I knew. "Yeah. Why... why couldn't you?" I asked. Massie, you had to be ready. You were a rich child, dear. You had no fighting experiences. I had to be with you until your father
took you here. Hecate said. Now, one last thing. You will wake up. Go, and find Chiron. Tell him that you need to be on a quest. You visit the Oracle. Then Hecate faded in the mist.
I woke up with a scream. I was breathing heavily. I had never had a dream like this... it was all so odd! But then I realized my life was odd. I had magical powers before I even knew I was a demigod.
Maybe being Alpha was just my magic. That was a crazy thought. I almost felt like crying, but my legs had a mind of their own. I slipped into chocolate brown boots, and hurried outside of my room.
While I was in the hallway, a pretty blonde girl was slumped against the wall, wisps of blue light dancing across her palms. She looked up at me. "Where are you going?" The blue lights in her hands
dimmed. "To talk to Chiron. Hec- I mean, Mom told me to. Had a dream. What about you? Why are you even out here?" Blondie rolled back her shoulders, and then her eyes widened.
"Not many have dreams of talking to Mother in the crossroads. If they do, well... then it's serious. I'm Kaeli Randall. And you must be Massie Block." Kaeli didn't look happy. She must've been upset
that mother lived with me for years. "Y-yeah. Thank you." I said. Her angry expression softened. "Go. I'm surprised you have a quest on your first day. Meanwhile, I'll be the counselor until you come back.
Or maybe you won't," The blue lights in her palms stopped as she raced to get back to her bedroom. Or maybe you won't. Ouch. That sent a chill up my spine.
I walked out of my cabin, and kept walking until I saw a white building with very large pillars, and statues, et cetera. The half-horse man-Chiron- was standing right in front, and detected me.
I shoved my hands into the pockets of my shorts so he couldn't see my hands shaking. "M-my Mom, H-hecate sent me here. She said... I needed to visit the Oracle." I felt puny and small, something
I haven't ever felt until now. Chiron looked down at me, probably trying to figure me out. That didn't help whatsoever. "Go inside the attic. You will find her." Right when I was going to ask where
that was, he disappeared. I mean, he took off so fast that I could practically hear a voom! noise. I looked around then- ah, there it was.
I opened the door which creaked, then made a kissing noise as I closed it. I tip-toed, but the tiles were so creaky that I couldn't go unoticed. The shelves were stocked with trophies and jars of
the-gods-know-what-else. I was looking around, but then I didn't notice the girl sitting in front of me. She clearly wasn't another demigod, since her eyes glowed. Maybe she could have been my
half-sister. "I am Rachel, the Oracle of Delphi," As she spoke, other voices echoed which gave me chills. "Rachel, Oracle of Delphi... give me my prophecy?" I squeaked. Honestly, I didn't know
where that came from.
"The five who stay united, must go to find the stone. One will be lone, trying to be on her own." She had said more, but I wasn't paying much attention. I didn't really understand.
When Rachel stopped, she began to ramble on some more.
"The spirit Sevelus had a stone made of pure silver. He hid it where it could not be found. A daughter of Hecate must lead the quest to find it, and return it to Camp Half-Blood. She will defy Ancient
Laws, brining four companions and not two. You are the one to lead said quest," When the Oracle stopped, I could hear my blood ringing in my ears. How could I lead a quest? I didn't know how to
fight! I had nothing to do but run back to my cabin.
