Grace's Pov:
Carter waiting until all of the campers had dispersed and made a good distance before talking, "You guys have to go on a quest, like, today."
"What?" Elkie blurted out.
"Yeah a quest. Where people from camp leave to go and go somewhere."
"Why now?" I spat back.
"Well more monsters are trying to break in our boundaries and we need it to stop. It only started when you guys into camp grounds."
"So you're saying since we came we have to leave because you don't want and more monsters attacking camp. Even though we have an invisible whatever you still want us to leave!" I shouted at this whack-job.
"…More or less," Carter replied.
"So you want us to possibly die," Elkie said.
"…If necessary."
"That is load of crap that's what. We only had one day to choose our weapons and you want us to survive in the real life like that." I was in utterly appalled.
"Well, the gods will always be looking out for both of you guys, the soon then better. Plus, your bringing more people."
"To die with us?"
"Like I said if necessary."
"I guess we have to go anyways," Elkie sighed, "Better get a good night sleep."
"I'll have some people ready to go with you," Carter waved and cantered off, leaving us at a very empty party.
We headed back for the camp, heading through the path in the woods and towards civilization. Luckily, all the boys had crashed once we got back, so we didn't have to answer any questions. I settled down in bed, but couldn't sleep, I lay awake and hoped dawn would come fast.
The next day:
Somehow I had fallen asleep in the night, and grunted in displeasure as the sun's harsh rays penetrated through the thin curtains on the windows.
"C'mon, we gotta go see Carter and get ready for the quest," Elkie said drowsily, still not fully awake.
"Meh," I pressed the pillow over my head.
Elkie rolled her eyes and took her own and hit me hard on the back with it, "Get up Grace."
"Fine," I mumbled, and rolled out of bed. Elkie had already stuffed some clothes and a book into a bag and struggled to close it. We both secured out swords in out sheaths, me sticking my dagger into my boot and Elkie putting hers with her sword.
"Are you sure that's safe?"
"Nope, not really, but whatever."
And with that, we were off, heading towards the Big House and our quest.
"Sebastian, Cedric?" Elkie spotted the two amongst the group of kids.
"Did you really think we would pass up going on a quest?" Sebastian replied
"Couldn't let you go on your own," Cedric agreed.
"We can take care of ourselves," I huffed.
"Alright guys, let me explain why you're here," Carter spoke up…
Elkie's Pov:
"…Grace here has the power of each and every god or goddess," Carter started, causing most of the people in the room to become very, very surprised. "This quest is to find all 13 amulets for Grace so she can control her growing powers," he continued.
"Grace, Elkie, I would like you to meet Collins and Xavier," Carter introduced. I recognized the brunette girl, who waved cheerily to Grace and me. The boy I did not, I only knew he was from the Hephaestus, and now his name. He dipped his head in greeting, but maintained a straight face.
"I also have a gift to give you," He added, reaching behind him.
"Someone get this guy a calendar, it's not Christmas yet," Grace muttered to me, causing me to laugh under my breath.
"For you, Elkie, a potion to revive anyone from death; use it wisely for it only works once." Carter handed me a silvery looking flask that sloshed with a purple liquid. I examined it closely, curious.
"And for Grace, a bag that will hold anything and everything you need, but remains light and easy to carry," He passed over a rugged looking pack, relatively the size of our history book we had gotten in school. We both placed our own packs inside it to test the claim, and where astounded to find it did work.
"I will follow you all to the border, and then you're on your own," He reminded us and we set off in a slow pace towards the boundaries.
"Wait, wait up!" Owen raced up to us, carrying what looked like a pair of bulky Nike high-tops that shimmered in a gold-like fashion, adorned with what looked like flapping…wings? The realization hit me, "Stole 'em from dad, but I'm sure he'd want you to have them anyway." He stuffed them into my hands with a proud smile.
"For, me?" I asked uncertainly, fingering the delicate looking wings on the side.
He nodded, "Oh, and Grace," he pulled out a bag of golden coins, causing Carter to become surprised, "Drachmas, you can Instant message anyone, they'll explain." He gestured towards the others.
"Owen, may I ask where you got that money?" Carter inquired.
"Oh, look at the time! I better go back to my cabin, bye guys," Owen sprinted off.
We stuffed the rest of our stuff into the bag and continued to the border, stopping a moment.
"Good luck," Carter said, trotting off and leaving us to cross the magical boundary alone.
"It won't be that bad," Sebastian told me as I sucked in a nervous breath.
"That coming from someone who doesn't fight at all," Cedric rolled his eyes.
"I do so fight!"
"Mhmm."
"I really hope I won't have to hear this the whole time," Grace groaned.
"I agree," Collins piped up.
Xavier looked over at us, "If you haven't noticed, we can't go on the quest if we don't start it," his hazel eyes slightly annoyed, black hair falling into his face.
"Alright then," I took one last look behind me before stepping over the border, turning back to the others, "Coming?" It was now or never, and I would rather settle for now. I watched the others come after me and smiled faintly and looked ahead. I was ready.
Grace and Cedric muttered a few words. Both had smiles on their faces. Collins and Xavier were holding hands. Why did it seem like Sebastian and I were the only not couples on this journey?
*Written by JJ and Squid
Supervised by mostly Squid.*
