Chapter 4

"The prophecy"

Destiny's POV:

Today has been rather long with everything going on. I played my first game capture the flag, got claimed by my Godly parent, Thanatos, God of death and well admitted to myself something I never should have… he definitely had then upper hand now but I wouldn't let him win.

Every player would be beaten up at his own game at some point and I would be the one to check-mate Nico Di Angelo, even if it was the last thing I would do.

These thoughts occupied my mind during the whole walk towards the showers.

I finally snapped out of it when my bare feet hit the cold marble surface. I turned on the water and set it to cold in hopes of emptying my mind, but his eyes just kept on flashing in my head.

So dark and cold… so mysterious they almost pull you into the abyss, you find yourself struggling forever lost in the shadows they hide.

I looked up and saw my own pair of eyes reflecting on the glass opposite of me, blue but not the type of blue you see in the sky on a sunny day… a blue that brings about the storm, a blue so dark and filled with rage that it makes you feel like you're drowning, sinking to the bottom of the deep ocean, a blue like the black abyss of his eyes.

My eyes scanned over my pale, slim figure as I turned off the water.

I drained my black hair of the water and stepped outside the shower to dry myself off.

Once I was dry I looked around for my clothes only to realize that in all my confusion I hadn't brought anything to change into.

Well this is just great! I'll definitely make an amazing impression by walking around camp in only my towel!

I wrapped myself up and tied my hair into a messy bun.

I hesitantly stepped outside.

Fortunately it was dark outside and most campers were in their cabins. I began walking towards my cabin, trying not to draw too much attention towards myself, but it was pointless since every boy in the perimeter was looking at me up and down.

I could probably feel all the death stares of all the girls burning into my sein.

I was so fazed by my surroundings that I didn't notice someone was in my path and walked straight into him.

"Oh my God! I'm so sorry." I apologized quickly trying to walk straight past that guy I bumped into finally reach my cabin, but as I was about to do so he grabbed my wrist.

"You really shouldn't walk around like that, after all I'm the only one that's allowed to see you like this." It was Nathan.

He flashed me one of his pearly grins and winked at me.

"You wish." I said punching his arm and laughing a little, but then I quickly remembered what I was wearing and immediately `turned red.

"I really have to go now but come too pick me up from my cabin in ten minutes if you want to go for a walk." He nodded and I began running towards my cabin.

I suddenly noticed a tall slim figure staring at me with rage. It was Nico.

Did he see me talking to Nathan? Well I don't care if he did! I'm just another toy to him so he wouldn't care.

I got to my cabin and opened the door and entered the room.

I began getting dressed and as I was about to slip my shirt on the door slammed open. I turned around quickly fully slipping on my shirt, only to face Nico.

He had an annoyed look on his face.

"I've seen you've finally found a pair of clothes." He pointed out sarcastically.

"And what is it to do with you?" I said raising an eyebrow, but before he had the chance to reply, I heard a knock on the door.

"Destiny?" Nathan was there.

"Oh it looks like your pretty little boyfriend is here." He said sarcastically, turned around to face me rolling his eyes and opened the door to leave.

"She's not ready." He plainly told Nathan

I explained Nathan I wasn't feeling too well and slammed the door. I turned off the lights and got into bed.

Why did he care?

I slowly drifted to sleep and the next day I was shaken awake by Anna.

"Wake up Chiron wants to see us. I'll go wake up three others as well. Meet me at the big house in fifteen." She informed me and quickly ran off.

Everybody was still sleeping so I got dressed up as quickly as I could, brushed my hair and teeth and stepped outside.

I began walking towards the big house when I saw Anna moving towards the Hades cabin. I slowed down. Out the door the door stepped a shirtless Nico slipping a shirt on and behind him was the blond girl from the Aphrodite cabin.

I froze.

When he finally noticed me, he gave me a smirk and headed towards the big house.

I couldn't believe that guy. I felt so upset, but then again… could he actually be jealous? No way. I pushed that thought away as I reached the steps leading to the Big House.

When I arrived I opened the door and stepped inside only to see Anna, Tyler, Nathan, Nico, Chiron, Mr. D and a girl staring at me.

She had red curly hair and green eyes. She smiled brightly at me and said "You must me Destiny! I'm Rachel, nice to meet you."

"Hi." I responded, shaking her hand. "So now what?" I asked.

"It's about a quest. A few days ago Rachel gave us a prophecy and we think it's about us."Anna replied.

"A prophecy?" I wondered.

"Yes, a prophecy. Chiron is going to read it to us." Nico frowned annoyed.

What was up with him? He was with the blond girl from the Aphrodite cabin and did Gods know what, not me. Second later Chiron started reading the prophecy…

"With light on your side and death at hand,

With a thief to lead the way and water to parish all bad,

Six half-bloods shall go east to the place of no return.

One shall sacrifice himself so the others can prevail,

seek what was stolen and return it safely back."

"With light on your side…" I heard Anna whispering to herself while she was obviously thinking. "So light for Apollo that's why Nathan is here, death for Thanatos and that explains Destiny, water for my Godly parent and the thief is for Tyler, but what about him?" Anna wondered, signing at Nico.

"I talked to my father and he informed me there's something wrong and based on the prophecy something is stolen." Nico said.

"So where going to the Underworld?" I asked confused.

"Probably. It says we should go east and that's where the gates of the Underworld are situated, which means that I'm right." Nico replied arrogantly.

"And I guess that's why we need him." Tyler signed.

"And who is the sixth one? The prophecy is referring to six half-bloods." Anna was heard.

"About that... The prophecydoesn't give as a sign of who the sixth demigod is. It's an extremely rare phenomenon, but I guess you will go against the prophecy and be five instead of six."

"But Chiron the proph-"

"Anna you heard me."

And then complete silence that was fortunately be broken by Tyler."So when do we start?"

"I think in do days is the best." Chiron suggested.

I glanced over Nathan, he looked uneasy.

"You may all go to your cabins now and get ready for the quest." Chiron spoke again.

I walked towards Nathan and placed my hand on his shoulder.

"What's wrong? You're not usually the one keep quiet."

He looked me straight in the eyes, but before replying his eyes drifted down in embarrassment and God were they gorgeous, they were a bright blue like a clear sky or a crystal lake. A blue so mesmerizing, so soothing.

"Well… it's my first quest and I'm really anxious." Nathan said quitly.

My body practically moved on its own and launched forward giving him a tight hug. I looked up over his shoulder searching for Nico. I was surprise to see his blank, emotionless expression.

What was this all about? Why was he all of the sudden so careless about my actions towards Nathan?

Well I guess all players are the same after all. Give them a fun night and they will forget their own name, let alone anything else they are focused on. Besides, it's not like I'm doing this to get a reaction out of him.

This is for my sake.

I deserve someone that cares.

Nathan pulled back, giving me one of his heart-warming smiles. Nico then walked right passed me as if I ceased to exist, not even sparing me a glance.

I turned to face Nathan, but as I was about to open my mouth I heard a high-peached excuse for a "cute" voice to say "Nico! Babe".

Ugh.

So annoying I turned on my heel, leaving Nathan behind with a wave. When I stepped outside I saw the owner of the high-peached screech. The girl from the Aphrodite cabin clinging into Nico's arm.

What an irritating view.

I did my best blocking them out and walked straight to my cabin.


Author's note:

Alright guys chapter 4! What a chapter. There is a prophecy which we are not going to lie was kinda hard to write. However we loved how it turned out and we hope you did the same. So what about the sixth demigod? Until next chapter, Anna and Stephie.