HEY!

I haven't done one of these in awhile,…

Just wanted to apologize to those who I told I would have a chapter out by Friday…

It didn't happen.

I kinda had a thousand word essay. *bleck* So I had to write that first.

So… ya…

Umm.. I don't own the gods, Chiron, or camp halfblood... I just keep wishing I do.

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Chapter 4

Thanatos disappeared in a thing of bright light as Amphitrite disappeared in a thing of blue light.

A girl ran towards them, brown hair and brown eyes. She stopped as she whispered urgently. "They're gone, right?"

Phoebe put her bow away. "Yeah, they are. Hopefully for awhile." She looked over at Casey who was staring at where his father once was.

"Chiron asked me to tell you that you guys have got to take a prophecy. This can't happen at camp." And with that she dashed off, typical Hermes child.

"Well I guess we won't stay long enough for capture the flag." Erik said trying to lighten the mood.

Nikki shook her head then got out of her stance. Casey with a blink turned around and started walking back towards the big house.

"Casey wait." Nikki said making him turn around. "You don't have to, I know it's your father. You can stay here if you want."

Casey shook his head. "No. I promised I'd protect you and Phoebe." He smiled a small smile at Erik. "I'm sure you can take care of yourself Erik.

Erik grinned, "Of course man! Now let's go get us a prophecy." He said.

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Chiron nodded gravely as Casey, Phoebe and Erik recounted what happened. "The time for a prophecy is here. Lady Nicole" Many of the campers gasped at this. "Go see what you need to do become to be a true Goddess."

Nikki nodded and walked up the stairs. There sat the mummified corspe of the Spirit of Delhpi.

"Oh Oracle, please accept my request of a prophecy."

The oracle glowed a bright green as it transformed into a man of 20 years. He was wearing light blue jeans and a yellow polo, bright yellow polo. Golden hair and sunglasses "Sorry Lady Nicole, only I, Apollo God of Oracles, can grant gods prophecies. He smiled at her. "Nice to see you again by the way, I'm surprised that they let you finally get your prophecy."

"They kinda were forced to since my step mother and Thanatos just tried to kill me." Nikki said smiling.

"Ahh Amphritite. Yes, one who is very annoying." Apollo grinned sitting down in the Oracle Chair. "Now you better ask away."

Nikki knelt before Apollo. "Apollo, God of Oracles, please give me a prophecy to save Olympus from a war."

He grinned, then his eyes went fuzy from behind his sunglasses.

One will give up their wish

One will find the true meaning of anquish,

One will be killed by their father's hand.

One will begin a new fate

A claim wrongfully made,

True love will shine

As foes and forces combine.

Help from the Gods,

Will save you all.

Apollo gave her a wink and disappeared. The mummy became once more on it's chair. Placing the offering on the chair, Nikki slowly walked down the stairs.

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"That little scare made Nikki get the prophecy." Dionyus said pacing in front of an Iris message.

"Hopefully she becomes insane?" Thanatos said questionably.

"No. Lord Apollo has to give the prophecy, and she is his favorite niece." "Well we'll just going to have to hope for the best." Amphritie said. "Her parents won't be the happiest after they hear that she got the prophecy."

Dionyus smiled. "I'll inform them now."

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Nikki rentered the main floor of the big room. To her surprise, only Casey, Phoebe and Erik remained. Apart from Dionyus and Chiron.

"Dionuyus, inform Posiedon, Nike, Selene, Thanatos and Zeus that these four are going on a quest."

"Delightfully." He said strolling out of the room.

"Nicole, would you tell us what Lord Apollo told you?" Chiron asked quietly.

"One will give up their wish."

"Well who has a wish? No one? Damn…" Casey said grinning. "Just kidding. " He said looking at Chiron's face.

"One will find the meaning of anguish. One will be killed by their father's hand."

Casey gulped. His happy mood gone.

"One will begin a new fate."

"That, I bet, is the one that everyone thinks is you." Phoebe said. "They reason for all this fighting."

Nikki nodded. "A claim wrongfully made,True love will shine as foes and forces fall."

"So one of us four were wrongfully claimed by someone?" Erik asked. "Probably one of us three… At least I hope."

"Help from the gods will save you all." Nikki finally finished.

"I don't get it. One of us dies, but then is saved?"

Chiron sighed. "I don't know."

Nikki fogged out for a second but then refocused. She whispered to Chiron urgently as he nodded.

"You three, go pack and meet outside by Thalia's tree in 20 minutes. There are going to be some… gods that you would not want to meet at this moment coming."

Casey and Phoebe nodded and started walking towards the door. But Erik stood in place.

Nikki looked away from him. "Erik, I'll be fine."

Erik took a leather bracelet off his wrist. "This is an old gift from Hephatutes. If you are ever in dire need, it transforms into whatever weapon you need." He grabbed her wrist lightly and tied it around her upper arm. "It hides from whoever you're fighting up here until the fights over." He said tying the final knot.

"Wouldn't you need this?" Nikki asked him.

"I'm not worried about myself, I'm more worried about you." He let go of her arm and it fell gently to her side. "Good luck." He gave her one last smile as he walked through the door.

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Ok- It is still Friday…

Just at 10:30 practically.