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Pushing me out of the way, I rolled to the side, and sat up just to see the sword catching Corra by her neck…

I woke up in a cold sweat. Looking around, I couldn't tell if it was day or night because no windows were installed during construction. Corra wasn't there either, and for a second I panicked. But before I could run out of the cabin in search of her, Corra came out of the bathroom.

She smiled at me, and said, "Good morning, Nico." I sat on the edge of the bed, and rubbed my eyes.

"Morning, Corra," I replied sleepily. I felt like I hadn't gotten any sleep last night, but my dreams proved me wrong. Corra frowned.

"Something wrong?" She asked.

"No, just a bad dream I can't seem to shake," I answered. Suddenly, it hit me. Something else was bothering me, and I had just figured out what. It was Corra! She was speaking English! "Wait, how are you speaking English? I thought you said you couldn't speak any English," I pointed out. A sly smile found its way onto Corra's face.

"That is correct, but the kiss last night is what helped me," Corra stated.

"Care to explain even more?" I asked. She nodded, than sat next to me.

"It is a way of my people, back in the Italian mountains. There are clans of my people all over the Italian mountains. One of the ways we adapt to our environment is by lip contact. It helps us learn a new language. It was how my people converted from Latin to Italian all those centuries ago," Corra said. I nodded, not fully understanding, but I understood enough to not ask any farther questions.

"So, did I miss breakfast?"

"Yes, but do not worry, I saved some food for you," Corra answered. She got up, and quickly crossed the room. She brought out a sack, and made her way back to me. I waited for her to present dragon food, but when she unwrapped the bundle, I saw some bacon, scrambled eggs, and even a cup of milk about the size of my hand.

"Oh! Thanks," I said, and I gratefully accepted the food. There was actually a lot more food than I thought. "How'd you get this much food in such a small sack?" I asked, taking a sip of the milk.

"Oh, a kind boy named Leo gave me the sack after I told him that you were still asleep," Corra answered, her eyes sparkling with wonder. I smiled, and she smiled brightly back. Corra than brought out another sack, about the same size as the first one.

"He even gave me another one for my food," Corra explained. "Chiron had to talk to me and Percy, so I did not get enough time to eat."

"Why did Chiron want to talk to you and Percy?" I asked. Corra suddenly looked uncomfortable.

"I am…. leaving for Italy," She said. I stopped eating, and stared in disbelief.

"What? But-but you just got here," I pointed out.

"Yes, and from what you showed me, it is a very interesting camp. But the dragon that crash landed on the beach yesterday was a friend of mine. He told me that a neighboring clan had taken control of my clan. I have to go back to Italy to help," Corra told me.

"Then I'm coming too," I said.

Corra nodded. "Yes, you and Percy are both coming. Chiron does not want me going without back up. Even though, after last night, I am not too fond of that Percy boy."

"So, when are we leaving?" I asked, finishing my to-go-breakfast. Corra stood up.

"In a few minutes. Chiron wants us to leave as soon as possible. Percy is packing, and saying goodbye to his girl as we speak," Corra said, crinkling her nose at Percy's name. I laughed. "What? Was it something I said?" Corra asked, confused.

"No. It's just, your expression when you said Percy's name," I said, chuckling.

"What about my expression?" Corra asked, still not getting what I was laughing at.

"It was cute," I said before I could stop myself. Corra smiled and blushed, and I had a strong feeling I was blushing too. "Come on. Percy will probably be waiting for us at the Big House," I said. I stood, made sure my sword was still strapped to my belt, and waited for Corra at the door. Corra put her food bag away, and grabbed her bow and quiver. The silver bow and arrows.

I shivered, and looked away as Corra jogged up to me. She noticed my expression.

"What is wrong?" Corra asked. She placed her hand on my shoulder. I shrugged it away, and took a step towards the door.

"Nothing. Let's go. We don't want to keep Percy and Chiron waiting," I said. I turned and started walking out of the cabin and towards the Big House. I hoped Corra was following me. She had such light steps, I wasn't sure.

I entered the Big House, and walked into the rec room. Chiron was sitting in his wheelchair, pulling at his beard, and Percy and Annabeth were sitting next to each other, whispering. I stood to the side, allowing Corra to join us in the room. Percy and Annabeth glanced up when Corra entered, but soon went back to their conversation.

"Ah, there you are Nico. Corra, thank you for waking him. Did you have breakfast, my boy?" Chiron said, turning from me to Corra, back to me. I nodded.

"Corra brought me some," I said.

"Good. Then we won't have to stop for anything to eat. The sooner we get to Italy, the better," Percy spoke up. I couldn't tell whether he wasn't happy about the mission, or if he was mad at Chiron for making him do something with Corra.

Chiron nodded, giving his beard one last tug. "Yes, now, how are you to get to Italy?" He asked. No one said anything. "Well? Someone must have something to suggest," Chiron said after moments of silence. Annabeth and Corra started to speak at the same time. Annabeth shot a glare at Corra.

"Go ahead, dragon girl," Annabeth said. I placed a hand on my sword. Corra didn't seem to have heard the insult.

"Last night, I asked for a ride. We are covered on transportation," Corra said.

"What? Did you call for another dragon?" Percy asked. Corra straightened at his tone.

"Yes, yes I did. Does that bother you?" Corra asked.

"Yes, it does. We don't need another dragon arriving inside the camp's borders. The first one was injured, this one won't be," Percy said. "It'll cause panic."

"Will a dragon landing a hundred yards away freak everyone out?" Corra asked. "Because I arranged for us to meet my friend a hundred yards from here. I think the display last night rang loud and clear. You know, not all dragons are evil. Just the ones that live in America."

Percy stood up, clutching Riptide (in pen form) in his hand. "Is that an insult?" Percy asked angrily.

"No," Corra stated calmly. "It is the truth." Judging from Corra's bored expression and relaxed stance, I guessed she was telling the truth. Percy must have thought that too, because he put Riptide away. Chiron nodded at us.

"All right then. It's settled. You will go to Italy by dragon. Now, you better get going. No time to waste," Chiron said. A clap of thunder sounded, loud enough to be heard inside.

"That is the signal. He is here. Let us go and meet him. He does not like to wait," Corra said, walking toward the door.

"Who is 'he'?" Annabeth asked. Corra stopped in the doorway, and turned to face us.

"His name is Henry. Now, let us get going," Corra said. Then she marched out.

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-Poison Ivy