AN:First & foremost, I want to apologize for the very late update for this. And I thank for all those who read and reviewed. It means so much to me. Thank you so much! n_n

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Disclaimer: They are not mine. They are Rick Riordan's.

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Three weeks have passed since the dance and everyone was busy preparing for Capture the Flag. The dining pavilion was overflowing with demigods in complete armor and the weapons were all scattered on the floor. Everyone was excited and it took Chiron a lot of effort to get the attention of everyone. The lights were dim, emitting light orange glow, but it was enough light to let everyone know where everything was. The blue team was lead by none other than Percy and the opposing team was lead by Clarisse. On Percy's team was the Athena cabin, Annabeth, being his strategist of course, the Hermes cabin, Demeter cabin, Zeus cabin and the Hades cabin. Meanwhile the remaining the remaining cabins were on Clarisse's team.

"Attention heroes," boomed Chiron. He stood straight, exposing the white stallion half of his body. A pack of arrows and a bow slung over his broad shoulders as he carried a stern and focused look on his face.

"Same rules; no maiming. If someone gets hurt, bring them straight to the infirmary and the satyrs will take it from there. Now, Percy and Clarisse, you two know your limits. So don't let me down. Alright, blue team and red team huddle up and discuss your strategies. Once I blow the horn, you must all go to your respective places and let the game begin."

Doing exactly what Chiron said, everyone huddled with their teams and started reviewing their strategies.

"Alright, Demeter and Hermes cabin will guard the flag. If anyone from the other team comes, block them. Don't let them get near. Understand?" Percy ranted.

Katie and Travis nodded but neither seemed to be happy to be working together. It has been three weeks already but Katie still couldn't believe the truth. Sure, she kept a strong personality and a straight face whenever he was around but she still couldn't help but feel the unusual tug at her heart whenever she sees him. It felt so close yet so far. Not that she wanted to close to him but it just pained her to know that they'll never be together for reasons they both already know. They hate each other, they even swore it. And that was the most obvious reason as to why they couldn't be together besides, whatever she felt, she knew Travis doesn't care.

When Percy was done, they all separated and explained the plan to their cabin mates. Katie, standing by the blue flag, bow and arrows in hand, nodded towards her teammates. She looked around the perimeter and momentarily locked eyes with a familiar pair of blue eyes. Not saying a word, she gave him a stiff nod as good luck. To him it may just be a gesture of saying good luck but to her it meant more like 'good luck, I hope you don't get hurt and I hope you survive' but she wouldn't admit that of course.

Few moments later, a loud deep growl sounded through camp and all hell broke loose. Behind them, they heard Clarisse scream and they readied their weapons. Let the game begin.

Katie, who was fighting a bulky daughter of Ares with only her arrows, suddenly heard a shrill cry coming from the eastern side of the forest. Miranda, her sister also best friend, heard it too and they both shared a look of fright. What if one of them got wounded pretty badly? Nodding at Miranda, she pushed the Ares kid away and ran over to the source of the voice.

There in front of her was a petite redhead screaming her head off and trying to fight a large hellhound.

Where did that thing come from?

Reaching over her shoulder, she loaded her final arrow and hoped for the best. The creature howled and in just mere seconds, it disintegrated into gold dust. Rachel collapsed on the floor, shaking and panting, and Katie rushed forward and helped her friend up.

"What are you doing here? It's dangerous," she said.

"I know I know, Kates. I'm sorry. But I had a vision."

Katie stared at her with wide eyes and hesitantly asked, "What is it?"

Rachel opened her mouth to reply but no sound came out. Instead, puffs of green smoke came out and her eyes turned to a pale shade of green. She reached out and gripped Katie arms tightly, shaking her. Katie just stared at her, too shocked to speak, and she tried to pry her hands off of her but she had a firm grip. Rachel then spoke in a slow deep hissing voice:

Three demigods shall answer the call.

And save the gods before they fall.

A rebellion has risen.

And the gods stood threatened.

Save them and save us all.

Before we all join the fall.

Save us!

Just like that, Rachel returned to normal and finally let go of Katie.

"I did it again, didn't I?" she asked quietly as Katie shook her head.

Katie was about to say something but her head started spinning and throbbing.

"Help me! Help me! Help me!" the voice inside her head screamed. Katie stumbled and gripped her head.

"Katie?"

Katie dropped her bow on the ground and gripped her head.

"Stop it! Stop it! Please stop it!" Katie screamed the pain almost unbearable.

"Help me!" the voice kept going.

"Stop it!" Katie cried desperately, angry tears streamed down her face. Rachel tried to calm her friend down but she just continued to scream, sob and shake all over. She felt helpless.

"Stop it!Pleaseee" Katie begged but it didn't. She cried and cried, one by one the other campers came running, having heard the screaming, and the game continuing in the background. They watched-horrified- as Katie cried.

"Please stop it," Katie whispered desperately as the voice finally died down. All that was left was the nausea and all of a sudden, she collapsed on the ground, motionless.

Annabeth and the others rushed over to her, screaming her name just in case she wakes up, but she didn't. Her friends carefully but quickly brought her to the Big House where they know Chiron would have the answers.

However, two campers stayed behind, just staring at their friends and more specifically to the almost lifeless form of Katie Gardner.

"What just happened?" Connor asked his quiet brother who was still staring at the direction where they took Katie's body.

Travis ignored his brother and picked up the bow Katie dropped a few moments ago. He couldn't believe what he just saw and it felt as if a part of him collapsed too as Katie fell on the ground. He couldn't move. He wanted to rush to her and touch her so badly but he was rooted to the spot. He couldn't and could never imagine the pain she just went through and it pained him to just watch her cry desperately and not being able to do something in order to relieve her of the pain. He may have sworn he hated her but he wished he was the one who went through that pain instead of her.

He ran his fingers along the ebony wood surface of the bow. If only…

Suddenly, he heard some shuffling from behind and he turned around to see a glowing outline of a tall handsome man in white and gold tunic. Connor stared at the man as well.

"Dad?" Travis whispered.

The man smiled but it didn't reach his blue eyes, the same ones as Travis and Connor's.

"Boys, I don't have much time. I am weakening every waking moment and the gods are all depending on me but now, I couldn't help them. My powers are disappearing and my symbol of power is gone. There's no one else I could turn to but you. Please, my sons, find my caduceus and save us all," the man spoke with wisdom but his voice was also tinted with age and sadness.

Travis and Connor stood motionless in front of their father.

"We will dad," Travis said.

The man smiled gratefully.

"One more thing, along the way in your quest, you will face challenges that will definitely change your lives. But make sure you have your heart and mind on what matters most."

And just like that, his outline started to fade. And The forest was dark once more.

"We have to tell Chiron," Connor said and Travis, still the bow in hand, nodded and ran back to the Big House.

Once they got there, they were welcomed by the lifeless form of Katie lying on the sofa and Rachel by the side, putting a wash cloth on Katie's forehead. Travis must've looked as worried and concerned as any mother could ever be because Chiron spoke with assurance that she would be alright. It still broke his heart seeing her like that and he couldn't help but feel guilty for the way he'd been to her before the dance.

"Chiron, our dad needs our help," Connor said, walking over to Chiron.

"I know child."

"You do? But how?" Travis asked, stealing glances at Katie to check is there was any sign she was waking up.

"Earlier this morning, I got a call from Lupa and he warned me of a sudden rise of rebellion of the Roman demigods."

"I had a vision of a rebellion and sadly, it has begun destroying everything," Rachel said, standing up and walking over to Chiron.

"Yes, it has."

"We have to go on this quest Chiron," the Stoll brothers begged. "Our dad needs us and we will never bring him down."

"I know, but who else is willing to go on such a dangerous quest like this?" Chiron said.

"I'll go."

They all turned and saw Katie sitting up. Travis, happy to see her awake, rushed to her side.

"Katie!"

Katie glared at him but he just smirked. If only he knows how much he and his stupid smirk can do to her. But she couldn't let him know, so she did what she do best around him, GLARED.

"Katie, are you sure about this?" Chiron asked her.

"Yes Chiron. Like you said, this is a dangerous quest and I couldn't risk sending my siblings instead."

Chiron looked unsure but sighed. "Very well. Rachel?"

"Base on what was in my vision, you three must travel west and there you'll find what you're looking for."

"How will we know if we found what we were looking for?" Connor asked.

"You'll know it when you see it. Trust me," Rachel said.

"Alright, you three will leave tomorrow morning. Argus will drive you to the bus station and you will have to take it from there. Pack your thinks and make sure to pack enough ambrosia and nectar just in case," Chiron said. When he suddenly realized who he was talking to he added, "By the way, I know you three have a long and complicated past but please set aside your differences for now and focus on this quest. Everyone is counting on you."

Katie and the Stoll brothers nodded.

"Very well children. You all go and rest for your quest."

The demigods stood up and headed out. The nighttime breeze was cold which made Katie shiver a little.

"A little cold Gardner?" Travis remarked.

"Shut up Stoll," Katie shot back.

"Relax Gardner. Remember what Chiron said?" he smirked.

"Yes I do. Pretty sucks actually."

"Same here"

"You know what, I'll just leave you two alone," Connor sprinting towards the cabins, leaving his brother and Katie glaring at each other.

"Look, Gardner, I'm sorry. Okay?"

She laughed. "You? Say sorry? Well…that's new."

"Hey, I'm trying to apologize here."

"Fine. What for?"

"For what I said to you."

"Which one?" she glared.

"For..everything. More specifically, for what I said to you that day before the dance. I'm sorry. That wasn't true and that was totally out of line."

Katie seemed to consider his apology for a moment before nodding, satisfied.

"It's fine. Let's just forget about and just focus on the quest."

Travis smiled and she surprisingly returned it. 'He's so cute!' her mind squealed but she slapped herself mentally.

"Goodnight Stoll," she nodded.

"Goodnight Gardner," he smirked.

They both got to bed with the same feeling nagging in their bodies…

'This quest has more to it than what they think it does.'

AN: I hope I was able to fill you up after months of not updating... :) Thank you for reading! Please tell me watcha think... =D

~Angelica =]