Chapter 8
Dakota Wilson
Narrated by: Dakota WilsonI lied down in the tent that I was sharing with Percy and Bobby.
I can't believe I almost hurt Reyna…I thought.
Bobby came in the tent and looked at me sympathetically. "You know Dakota, Reyna doesn't hold it against you…" He sat down.
"I know but still… I can't believe I almost…" I couldn't get the last word out.
Bobby nodded. "Dakota, I know you. I know you would never hurt her. I know that… That you wouldn't have hurt her. Get some rest. We'll be here for a couple hours at most." Bobby left the tent and I was alone with my thoughts.
I fell asleep about ten minutes after Bobby left. That was my first mistake.
The dream started bad. Reyna was fighting someone by the edge of the cliff. They fought and Reyna looked beat. Then the guy pushed her off the cliff. She screamed and then the vision changed. I was in a white room on a white couch. Next to me was some woman that I've never seen before. She was more beautiful than anyone I've ever seen. I knew I was looking at the goddess Venus.
"Venus." I choked.
She smiled and it was so dazzling. "Hello Dakota Wilson, son of Mars. You have done well."
I must have looked pretty stupid because she laughed. It was the sound of romance. "Please, you look parched and hungry." She flicked her wrist and a plate of sandwiches and a glass of lemonade appeared.
I stared at the food and then looked at the Goddess. "But… What have I done well? I almost killed my true love!" I said quietly.
Venus nodded. "Do not fret Dakota Wilson. Your time will come when Reyna and you will be together, but it will be a time when you least expect it. Be aware."
"But… Lady Venus… You gave me that Prophecy… I don't want it to come true…" I said and looked at the floor (By the way the floor was shimmering carpet that had hearts, and doves.)
The goddess sighed and looked sympathetic. "Yes I did, and I know you don't want her to die. But remember my young hero. All Prophecy's may or may not come true. This one will come true, but possibly when you do not expect it."
I was confused. "Ok, I'm confused." I said and looked at her.
"The Prophecy will come true. But, not…" She got cut off when thunder rumbled. She sighed. "I am forbidden to tell you more. Now awake. There will be great trouble ahead. Be wary, son of Mars. Everything isn't as it appears to be…" Then her image faded and I was back in the tent.
My audience with the Goddess of Love, Venus, was over.
