Kara sucked in a much needed breath as she walked into the Rec Room for the second time this week. If she never attended another Greek meeting It would be too soon. People were talking without any rhyme or reason and there was no real order. Kara had no clue why the gods decided to walk amongst these idiots, they were just plain insane.
Kara took her normal spot in the meeting room, or in this case she stood at the head of the ping pong table. The subject of today's meeting was the new prophecy that Rachel had given. The campers had started calling it the prophecy of many, for it would start out with only a couple people but eventually it would include the whole camp. Or at least that was the interpretation of 'though soon without number'. The Romans would have to be included in this, perhaps their praetor Jason Grace would be chosen for this quest? After all, he was one of the seven. Or maybe Reyna would be chosen, she had just as much power and a calmer demeanor.
"Alright everyone" Chiron said as he ducked into the already crowded rec room. He spoke in no more than a stern tone, yet everyone shut up and listened. Kara wished she could command such attention, though that was something she would have to continue working for. She needed to continue working towards her goal of praeter before such a feat could be accomplished. "There has been enough talk around the camp, it's time to vote on who will be chosen?"
And just like that a hushed murmur fell across the room. Honestly, Kara thought, they show no maturity.
"We're all thinkin' it, so I'm just gonna say it." said a girl from the Aphrodite cabin, "Percy Jackson."
"Percy" replied Chiron, "will not be one of your options. He is away at University with Annabeth and has expressed a fervent desire to be left alone while he is there. If the situation becomes dire I will have no choice but to call upon him, but for now we must honor his wishes. He deserves that much."
"I suppose Annabeth isn't an option either then." Said a girl from the Hermes cabin.
"Correct" Chiron replied
"Leo's got our backs." announced a burly man from the Hephaestus cabin. "Give'm a call and he'll come flying in on Festus and…"
"No one from the Prophecy of Seven will be able to participate in this quest. They have fulfilled their calling and are no longer a part of any prophecies. It's time to start a new chapter, it's time to start a new world. Any suggestions?
The room got silent as everyone was looking at each other. Who would become the next Percy Jackson? Who would become the next Nico diAngelo? Would any of 'us' be up to the task? Would we all fail?
"Kass" someone said. No one quite knew who it was, but once the answer was out everyone agreed. Kass would be one of the representatives. Kara had to admit, though the Greek were loud and abrasive they were succinct. Their bluntness made everything simpler, they decided who was going to be chosen in one sentence, while she would have suggested an hour discussion on everyone's strengths and weaknesses.
It was during this chatter that Kass himself walked to the center of the room. He walked with a grace that only the fiercest of fighters possessed and his sword methodically thudded along his thigh as he did. Even though he had been given such an honor he didn't seem over excited, in fact, he seemed unamused.
"Are you all sure?" he questioned them, "I could think of a million better people. Phillipa, your garden magic would be ideal among the mortals. Grace, your charmspeak would make for easy manipulation now that the mist is gone. Taylor, your ability to make machines is amazing. I'm a child of a lesser god and, though I feel honored, I have to ask 'why me?'"
"Kassidy" Chiron said, "You have a gift that very few children possess, the ability to lead. When you joined us during the battle of Manhattan you stumbled across a group of our own. You were able to lead a group of strangers through a world that you didn't understand to a victory that seemed impossible. If you could do that, I can only imagine what would happen if you tried."
Kara felt a sense of pride for her new friend, sure she had only met him yesterday, but she felt a sort of connection and was glad he had received such a high honor. Then she had an idea.
"Chiron" Kara said, "may I propose that we have one Greek and two Roman demigods to fulfill this quest? After all, three is the ideal number and I know that within our ranks we have more than a few promising candidates."
"Why more Romans?" shouted a burly girl with a spear, Kara could only assume she was from the Ares cabin.
"I mean no disrespect" Kara said calmly, "I only mean to remind you that you have just finished a war against a very powerful man you called, 'the beast' and your resources are limited. Now, with the mist disappearing, you need as many demigods as possible to help the city as well as yourselves stay safe."
There were several nods of begrudging agreement and Kara felt a sense of relief.
"Then we should prepare to leave." Kass spoke with a power only a leader possessed, "I'm sure the Roman council would like time to select a proper candidate and the solstice is only a month away."
"What do we do about him." Someone said in a rather bitter tone while pointing at Alex. "He can't stay in the Apollo cabin forever."
"We'll take him with us." Kara said lightly, "His home is on the way to Camp Jupiter anyways."
"Very well." Chiron said, "any objections?" the room was silent for a few seconds before Chiron continued, "Very well. I suppose we should start the preparations. The solstice will be here before we know it."
