Alright, so I just saw the movie. It was practically NOTHING like the book. I think that the fact that Percy is actually the son of Poseidon, and that the gods all have the right powers were the only normal things in the book. Like, seriously?

Eh, it was still somewhat enjoyable. But they cut out a lot from the book and put other stuff in.

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Chapter 6: Ozone

It felt like I had just fallen asleep as I was shaken awake by some energetic kid. Oh wait, that some energetic kid happened to be my half brother. I grumbled and groaned, until Ashleigh's sharp voice cut through the air like butter. My mind didn't process what she said, but it was probably something along the lines of wake up. "Go awayyy…" I mumbled, trying to feign sleepiness. "What time is it?"

"Six."

"The sun isn't even up!" cried my roommate, Hana, as I heard a thump. Probably an airborne pillow aimed at the intruders. I dearly hoped so. "How'd you get in here?"

"I have my own key-"

"Isn't that against-"

"It isn't if it's not known…" She pulled the covers right out from under me, hands on her hips and glaring at my once-asleep form. I didn't have the energy to glare back at her.

"Couldn't you have just waited until the sun was up?" I mean, I would have been wide awake and completely voluntary, well maybe not, but it would have been much easier- well never mind that.

"Of course not, and that is why I brought the girls over here-" And that was when I noticed the three girls sitting in assumed positions around the room, by the exits. "Sit up, it won't be as painful." Slowly, I rose to a sitting position. And then the torture started.

"Hey, weren't your eyes green yesterday?" asked Brittany, the brown haired girl I'd seen in the Aphrodite cabin. She looked perfect on this… fine morning. Curled hair, flawless skin, and red lipstick-ed.

"I wear contacts," I replied slowly, watching them warily.

"Then go put them in! You'll mess up your makeup if you put your contacts in afterwards."

"Why wear contacts when you have such beautiful eyes already?" asked Brittany, squinting at me.

"Because, I hate-" Hana slapped her hand over my mouth, looking towards the horizon, panicked.

No one questioned me afterwards, even at breakfast when I had assumed my green-eyed brown-haired persona. I stuck out like a sore-thumb at the table, contrasting with my half-sister and brothers.

"Lord, I assure you, we have demigods searching still," called Chiron to a man with stormy gray eyes and a pin-striped suit. The entire camp seemed eerily silent, watching the centaur and the stranger walk through. The air prickled with the smell of ozone, and I could hear storm clouds nearing.

"Ms. Dare has already prophesized; you must send another group out." Those eyes then zeroed in on our table, narrowing. The air suddenly prickled with ozone.

We all flinched, and Ryan mumbled something in a strong Southern accent, "Ya'll should be respectful, that's him." I didn't really understand what he meant by him but the guy had to be important.

"Him," said the man, pointing towards Ryan. Our eyes wandered to Ryan, who didn't look confused at all, he seemed excited. "He will take the quest."

"I will call Ms. Dare here right away." And they left; leaving us with an ADHD activated Ryan. He was definitely anxious for action.

Yup.


"Have you seen Ryan?" asked Ashleigh as we clanged our swords together. I was okay at the sword, definitely better at archery. I nearly stabbed myself when I first touched a sword, and thus I prefer archery. "I haven't seen him since this morning."

I stopped and walked over to grab a water bottle, "He's excited for a quest or something like that. The man," I coughed and pointed to the sky, "he pointed at him and said so." Thankfully, Ryan had explained to me who the man was. Otherwise, I probably would have said something smart.

"He must be thrilled about it," mumbled Ashleigh quietly, but replied louder, "But I've heard that this search has been going on for a long time. I have not even been in the camp that long."

I unscrewed the cap and drank, glaring up at the bright sun. "Do you know what they are searching for?"

"No, only those who are searching know, and they took an oath to not reveal what it is. I have heard that few gods know also. Zeus must have had them swear by the River Styx."

"Uh-"

"The River Styx, it's a sacred river in the Underworld and if you swear by it then you are held to that oath."

"Oh, okay," I mumbled. "Must be something important if many of the gods don't know what it is."

"When it is found, it will be revealed," recited Ashleigh, "until then, it is top priority for everyone." She paused, and then smiled even though I could not see it reach her eyes. "Let's go look for Ryan, okay?"

I nodded, guzzling down the remainder of my drink and wiping the sweat off my brow. I returned the sword to the armory and we started to saunter towards the cabins.

"You," said a voice from behind me, a hand on my shoulder, "have a strange air, daughter of… Apollo." I turned to see a redheaded woman scrutinizing my ever move, "You must come quickly, the god is waiting, as is your brother."

"As long as I know he's alright," mumbled Ashleigh, then looking at me. "I'll see you later, it seems to be important." I nodded to her and followed the woman.

"What do you mean I have a strange air?" I asked, annoyed.

"I'm the Oracle," she grumbled, "I see things that even you don't."

"Oh."

She swung open the door in one swift motion, revealing Ryan, Chiron, and the lightning god. She nodded her head to Chiron and Zeus, before letting me in. Ryan's eyebrows knit together at my appearance. I went to stand next to him. He gave me a questioning look. I bobbed my head at the woman.

"Rachel, could you repeat the prophecy?"