"Percy, hurry up," I yell. He's already falling behind.

"I just almost drowned," he huffs, stopping to catch his breath.

"Well you can't drown, and Lupa doesn't take visitors after 8 o'clock. So we have exactly 3 minutes to get there."

"Okay, okay. I'm coming."

He picks up speed and catches up with me easily. I pick up the pace, and soon I'm running in a full on sprint. Percy keeps up with me, barely though.

We reach Lupa's cave when the clock over the dining hall strikes 8.

I'm about to walk in when a wolf steps in front of me.

"Move it," I say calmly, but I put my hand on my sword just in case.

The ugly wolf just growls, and says, "Lupa isn't taking any visitors."

"Well its important," I say and move past him. Percy follows.

"Wait until tomorrow," growls a new wolf, as it steps out of the shadows along with 4 others.

"Lupa might want to know I've found the true one," I say superiorly.

"It can wait," growls the first wolf.

"Sorry, it can't," I say as I stab the wolf through the heart.

The other wolves pounce on me, and I pull out a knife. I stab at wolves, quickly taking down 2.

I'm about to go to work on another one when I realize, they're all dead.

Percy stands looking at his swords as it drips in blood. He has a horrified look on his face.

"How did I just do that," he whispers to himself.

"Percy, come on. We have to go before more come," I say gently pulling on his arm.

"I just killed a living creature," he whispers.

"From the ease at which you did it, I'd say you've done it before."

"But they were just doing their job, and we killed them."

"No Percy they weren't. When I mentioned the true one they should have let us pass no problem."

"Okay." He looks almost content.

"We took them down no problem." I get just a hint of a smile,

"Yeah, come on. Lets go find Lupa."

I take Percy's hand and I lead him into Lupa's cavern.

"Lupa," I yell.

"Who dares disrupt me," booms Lupa. Percy looks at me, the fear clear in his eyes.

"Its just me, Lupa."

"Oh," her voices becomes normal, "What brings you here Jillian?"

"I came to tell you, you need new guards.'

"Ah burned through another set I see, what did they do this time?"

"They refused to let me pass, even after I mentioned the true one."

"Well, I'll see to that later. Now I hope you have a good reason for skipping Capture the Flag. And bring this runt along," she says, jerking her head towards Percy.

I smile, and stifle a laugh. Percy just gives me a look that makes it clear I will pay for this later. I just roll my eyes at him.

"Percy and I were talking and he's heard the Great Prophecy."

"You came to tell me that you told him about that."

"No, he knew it, he's heard it before."

"Well that makes it quite clear. He is the true one. You leave on you quest in the morning, go consult the Oracle."

"Thank you Lupa. Do you have any advice?"

"Yes. You two must become a team. Get to know each other, and work together towards a common goal. Jillian, don't forget everything you've learned, and everyone you've met. Be open to Percy, learn from him. Runt, Percy, remember this quest, if you succeed will pay off largely for you. You have much to gain. Do not forget that your sister has gone through a situation similar to you. She has a kind heart, but you must earn her respect. Now for the both of you, do not forget the Legion, we will be there when you need us most. Most of all, remember, do not return to the Legion before the summer solstice. You are both needed elsewhere. But please send us word of Jason. Now go, consult the Oracle, and prepare for you journey."

I bow my head and Percy does the same. Then we leave.