Chapter 7

Cover my eyes,

Cover my ears,

Tell me these words are a lie...

Erik couldn't believe it. She's gone. He thought to himself in his bunk at camp. And she doesn't even want me to save her. She doesn't care how this is hurting me.

It can't be true.

That I'm losing you

The sun cannot fall from the sky.

Erik looked down at her sword, the one that turned into a bracelet just for him. The one thing he had left of her. His iPod was practically frozen on this song, which was exactly how he felt. How he couldn't believe that it was true... she was gone. What could he do?

Can you hear heaven cry?

The tears of an angel...

All the gods, the goddesses, upset by her disappearance couldn't even do anything. Gods couldn't mess with other gods directly...

But heroes could.

Stop every clock,

The stars are in shock.

The river would run to the sea

I won't let you fly

I won't say goodbye.

I won't let you slip away form me.

I can save her. Even though it's not what she wanted. I could do it.

Can you hear heaven cry?

The tears of an angel...

So hold on,

Be strong,

Everyday hope will grow.

I'm here

Don't you fear,

Little one

Don't let go!

Chiron would grant me a quest. And even though it's not what she wanted, the gods would help me. Athena, Hermes, Zeus, Ares, Artemis and Apollo would. He thought for a moment, but I wouldn't ask Casey or Phoebe. It's too dangerous to bring the two into Thanato's lair. Especially since he's out to get back at his son.

Cover my eyes...

Cover my ears...

Tell me these words are

A Lie...

He made up his mind. For the first time in two days he walked outside. The sun was brighter then usual, or maybe just being in the cabin for that long made it that way. He began the walk to the big house. No matter what, even if he had to sneak out he'd find her.

Or die.

*~*

She was lying in a cold cellar below the palace. She closed the Iris message and shook her head. No...

Don't do it.

You're not alone

Together we stand.

I'll be by your side,

You know I'll take your hand.

She could make herself go to him if he was in need. Her spirit that is, Poseidon put barriers up so she couldn't disappear, but she could go to him in spirit.

When it gets cold

And it feels like the end

There's no place to go

You know I won't give in

No I won't give in

Keep holdin' on

'Cause you know we'll make it through.

We'll make it through

Just, stay strong,

'Cause you know I'm here for you

I'm here for you.

She gave Phoebe a decoy necklace, the real one was still invisible on her neck. Only Phoebe knew that it was one.

There's nothing you can say (Nothin' you can say)

Nothing you can do (Nothin' you can do)

There's no other way when it comes to the truth

So, keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

She couldn't stop Erik from trying to save her. And why was she worried? Gods and Goddesses would help him, the quest was worthy enough.

So far away

I wish you were here

Before it's too late

This could all disappear

Before the doors close

And it comes to an end

With you by my side

I will fight and defend

I'll fight and defend, Yeah yeah

Keep holdin' on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

Just, stay strong

'Cause you know I'm here for you

I'm here for you

Why did he even want to save her? She didn't mean that much to him.

Little did she know, that she meant more to him then she even knew.

There's nothing you can say
Nothing you can do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So, keep holding on
`Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through

She walked over to where water was dripping in from above, and summoned some down. The water came until she stopped it by freezing it. She shaped it into a sort of sword. It had a clear blade, with an ice blue handle. It sparkled whenever the light hit it.

She put her hand over it and said an enchantment in Ancient Greek. The blade glowed an eerie sea green light as her enchantment stopped. She picked it up and hit a box on the opposite side with it. It sliced through it like butter.

She had made her brand new blade.

Hear me when I say
When I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change
Nothing's gonna change destiny

Whatever's meant to be
Will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah..