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By the time Ari ate dinner, she didn't think she was capable of thinking much less moving.
She had climbed up a rock wall, seems easy enough, right? Wrong. It's definitely not easy when there's lava pouring down it and hidden spikes on the handholds.
How about swordplay then, sounds fun, not when the Ares kids decide to play pin the tail on the weird kid. The sword felt clumsy in her hands, Annabeth said that she only needed to find the right weapon.
Ari, had always considered herself a pretty athletic kid, but it was gonna take more than that to get to the top.
Elliot and Ari scarfed down their food in silence.
They stopped, satisfied, Elliot broke the ice as usual.
"So, Ari, you going to that meeting right?"
"Yes" she replied shortly.
"Okay give me the low down when you get back. It's not really worth discussing since were not gonna get anywhere."
"I suppose... Ya, know Elle were not really kids anymore are we?" Ari said.
"What do ya mean?"
"I mean, well, It's hard to explain," Ari stumbled "but I feel like somethings gonna happen, and, well whatever all this is about, don't let it change anything alright."
Elliot was amazed, this was the first time Ari had ever seemed unsure of herself. In fact this was the first time Ari had ever expressed any need for her anyway.
"Of course, Ari, whatever you need" she said.
"Good, good."
She got up and cleared her plate. Elliot glanced up and saw her shadowy form receding in the distance.
When Ari walked into the big house the group of diverse people were already in the middle of a heated discussion.
"Annabeth, honestly, whats up!" a burly girl dressed in a camouflage pattern demanded, slamming a hand palm down on the table.
The black haired boy spoke next, what was his name? Percy. "Give her a break she and Chiron have her reasons."
"Yes, patience, Clarisse" Chiron had entered, without looking her way he called " Ari sit down."
The cabin heads gave the petite, spiky haired girl the once over, she returned their scrutinizing looks with a glare of her own.
Chiron broke the silence "Ah, so I'm sure you are all wanting to know why your here."
"Heck yes we do" replied two identical stocky boys simultaneously.
"Thank you for that interruption, Travis and Connor." Chiron said "We are called here today to discuss a prophecy brought to our attention by our oracle, Rachel, that concerns our latest Athena cabin member Ariana Shale. Rachel was able to record this prophecy and were going to play it first to it's recipient, Ari, and should she choose to do so she will play it for you."
I pretty girl with long brown hair tied in a loose brown braid put a hand on Ari's shoulder, she motioned for her to come with her. Ari stood and followed the girl down a carpeted hall and through a purple door.
The room was simple and pretty with modern light fixtures and a twin bed that featured a fluffy purple comforter, the girl moved to a laptop computer and began to type.
"My name's Rachel, I'm the oracle." she said flashing a sunny smile at Ari.
"Ari"
"Okay it's all downloaded and ready" she said, her smile evaporated and she turned grim, "Before I show you this, know that the wording is often mysterious, and it usually doesn't turn out the way you think it might."
"Okay, show me."
"One other thing" she said.
"What?" Ari was getting snappish; she hated not knowing.
"I'm sorry" and with that she hit play
The raspy voice sounded creepy and...ancient
"Four shall fly to the gods of wind
To bring an ancient rivalry to it's end
Hated by one god helped by another
A silly game played by the silly puppet master
A sacrifice shall be made though she does not matter least
To find their way north, south, west, and east
Trapped in wind she shall endure
Owl's red blood ruins snow pure.
And though she shall try with all her might
The owl cannot escape the curse of flight."
Blood? Curse? Sacrifice? Ari thought that doesn't sound good.
"Do you need a moment?" Rachel looked worried "Or are you ready?"
The Owl...oh my god. Ari's thoughts sped up.
"Are you okay? You look pale."
I'm going to die.
Okay I know, short. Please review, flames if you must, anything helps.