Chapter 10- Glimpse Into the Future

Charlotte's POV

I was trying my best to stand up but the earthquake was just too strong.

Come on, Charlotte, I thought. You're also the daughter of the god of earthquakes. I know you can do it.

With willpower, I finally got the chance to stand up. When I was about to open the door, Percy suddenly opened it. Luckily, I ducked. I don't want to be a Charlotte wall. Unfortunately, I fell back on the floor.

Percy came rushing to me and helped me stand up.

"I'm sorry, Charlotte. Just listen," he said. "Dad's angry. Get out of here now!"

"Hey wait!" I asked, "Why?"

"His trident disappeared. You need to get out of here, now. They might blame you." Percy explained as he dragged me away.

"Why will they blame me?" I asked. I was just sleeping and had this bad dream. And then, I'll get the blame? What the Hades!

We passed the pathway to the forges. I remembered the sword.

I got away from the grip of Percy. There was a boulder attempting to fall and block the entrance. I took a deep breath and hurriedly slipped in before it could block the entrance. A hole appeared, enough for me to still see Percy's concerned face.

"Charlotte!" Percy yelled from the other side of the boulder.

"I'm fine!" I yelled back and started going to the forge. Fire was everywhere and the cyclopes were trying their best to find the exit.

I controlled the water and was glad to see that there was no fire in sight. I hurriedly ran to the swords. The cyclopes finally found an exit.

"Princess, come on!" one of them yelled at me.

"I'm fine," I yelled. "Just go, I'll catch up!"

One by one the cyclopes got into the big hole. I'm still looking for the sword.

When I was looking at the sword 2 days ago, I saw something written in hieroglyphics or something.

The rocks above me were threatening to fall. I tried to stay calm and find the sword already but couldn't.

I found myself panicking.

Come on, show up, please, I thought.

Then, in the corner of my eye, I finally saw it. I hurriedly went to get it.

When I got it, I thought, "Game over." But it was not yet finished. The hole was covered up with rocks.

I thought I'll be dead but then I heard banging on the other side of the boulder.

When the rocks subsided, I saw Tyson with other two cyclopes.

I hugged Tyson.

"We came back for you, princess," one of them said.

"Let's go! The forge will crumble!" the other said.

We swam away. I was clutching the sword tightly.

Finally, we got ashore. I fell on the white sandy beach. What a day!

I just closed my eyes for a while.

Then, I heard footsteps rushing to my side.

"Oh my gods! Charlotte wake up!" a girl said.

I realized it was Elle. How about a little fun?

I decided to stay still.

"She's hardly breathing!" Caoimhe panicked and checked my pulse.

Janie whispered to me, "I know, you're awake already."

Jeez, she was too smart.

"Hey, Will!" Caoimhe called, "Looks like this girl needs CPR."

Oh my gosh!

I bolted up.

Ella and Caoimhe started giggling.

I touched my head. I felt dizzy. I felt something solid on my right hand and I saw a beautiful sword.

I'm so glad that I got it.

Then Maria came and she put her hands on her hips.

"Where's the charm bracelet?" she asked.

Ella and Caoimhe gritted their teeth.

"After two days of missing, all you think about is your stupid charm bracelet?" Caoimhe yelled at her.

"Caoimhe's right! You're such a-" Ella yelled but interrupted when Chiron came.

"What's happening?" Chiron asked in his centaur form.

"Ask the Tres Marias," Maria snarled at us.

"Well?" Chiron asked as he turned to us.

I tossed the charm bracelet to Maria. She caught it and smiled.

"There," I said as I stood up. "I gave it to her."

Chiron nodded and left together with the other campers.

Ella, Caoimhe, Will and I were the only ones left. I noticed that I wore my camp T-shirt, jeans and tone up Skechers slippers, which I don't remember wearing.

"We need to go back to Philippines," I said calmly.

"H-Hey, why?" Ella asked.

"I'm not safe here," I said and explained.

Ella and Caoimhe almost gasped all of the time while Will just kept nodding.

By the time I was finished, something glowed in front of me.

Then Hermes came out. Oh no! Maybe Percy was referring to the gods blaming me. Maybe Hermes was here to take me to Mt. Olympus and they'll decide if I'll still live or not.

I got horrified with the thought.

"What do you want?" I asked coldly, "Do you want to bring me to Mt. Olympus and be blamed?"

"No," he said. "I came personally to tell you that…"

He trailed off and looked at my eyes directly.

Instead of seeing Hermes, I saw my hometown in Philippines, burning. My mom was trying her best to protect the people.

The scene changed.

The ten feet tall man was laughing evilly. I realized that all of the gods' weapons were on his huge hands.

There was a huge pot in front of him.

"Time to wake master up," he said.

Then something exploded.

I then found myself in Hermes's hands. I smiled for showing me those things but there was something wrong.

Hermes was in a black and white tuxedo. He looked so handsome.

Stop it Charlotte!

I looked at myself and I was wearing a long white gown with golden trims. My shoulder blades were shown off but I still got arm bangles and white long gloves that reached up to my arms.

A beautiful silver heart pendant was on my neck.

What shocked me was, I was wearing a veil! And holding a bouquet of flowers!

Oh my gosh!

Then, I finally woke up to reality. I saw myself in Hermes' hands. I thought he was wearing tuxedo but thank God! He wasn't! I came back to reality.

"Thanks," I mumbled as I pulled away. I blushed when I realized I was still holding his hand.

We both realized it and we moved away from each other.

"By the way, Hermes," I asked. "Why did you show me those things?"

"To warn you for the near future, take care," he told me. "Be careful since I doubt if I'll be there to save you when you're in danger."

I punched his arm lightly.

"You bet," I said. "I say ten drachmas that you'll always be there to save me."

"Ten only?" he asked playfully.

"Funny," I said. "I'm not rich unlike you."

"Right," he said. "I bet 100 drachmas that I won't be there."

I got surprised.

"That's too-" I said but got interrupted when he kissed my cheek.

"I know that we hardly know each other and we only met when you're in danger, but…" he trailed off.

Jeez, my romantic side took over me because I hugged him. Weird, I know.

When, I realized what I was doing, I pulled away fast and blushed madly.

I apologized, "Sorry."

"Nah, it's okay," he said. "See you soon."

I nodded.

"Don't forget the bet!" I yelled. He grinned at me before leaving.

I sighed.

Hey wait! Why did I sigh?

I took a deep breath. We need a boat. If I'm going to use the 25% of my Egyptian magic, I'll faint. But I had no choice.

I closed my eyes and point to nothingness. I started writing hieroglyphics in the air.

I drew a hand underneath it is a square and a semi-circle. Beside the hand and the square also the semi-circle, I drew a boat.

"Boat," I said and purple hieroglyphics showed up.

Ella and Caoimhe gasped.

When I opened my eyes, I instantly fell and Will caught me. I smiled thankfully at him before fainting.

Caoimhe's POV

I couldn't believe what I'm seeing now. My best friend is an Egyptian magician!

After the purple glow, I saw a boat docked in front of us. It's not a regular boat. It was an Egyptian reed boat, with two torches burning in the front, and a big rudder in the back. A figure in a black trench coat and hat stood at the tiller.

"We're riding in that…" Ella asked in disbelief. "… to go to Philippines?"

Will nodded and we all climbed aboard.

The boat was basically woven from coils of plant fiber-like a giant floating rug. I figured the torches at the front couldn't be a good idea, because if we didn't sink, we'd burn. At the back, the tiller was manned by a little guy wearing a black trench coat and hat. His hands and feet were lost in the folds of the coat. Whenever I looked at it, it gave me the creeps.

Ella splashed some sea water on Charlotte since the girl needed to explain a lot to them.

Charlotte woke up.

Ella put her hands on her hips.

"You need to explain all of these things," she said angrily then suddenly turned happy as she looked around the boat. "This is AMAZING! I'm going to picture it!"

I sighed. Ella loves these kind of things.

"-I'm going to construct a building with-" Ella said happily but got interrupted when Charlotte said, "Hold on to something, okay? I swear you won't feel good once the ride starts."

Everyone held to something. I hold on the side of the boat.

Charlotte nodded to the direction of the creepy man and the boat lurched forward.

The feeling was hard to describe. I felt so dizzy and nauseous. Everything I saw was all a blur, it hurt my eyes. All I can say is I'll never ride an Egyptian reed boat with a creepy man as the steersman again.

The story will end soon! *cries* Don't worry there's a sequel! Yay!

Here's another short story and comments from this chapter from Hermes Salazar Snape!

Nandhene: You sabotaged my exclusive property! Just Kidding.

Dinesh: I lurv mushy stories. This one is . . . ooooohhhhhhh!

Nandhene: Don't write it so well, I am so distracted I can hardly beta-read! Anyway, what is Will doing when his father kisses his crush? Huh?

Me: You'll know soon in the next chapter!

Dinesh: I like that part.

Nandhene: You always want the hero and heroine to live happily-ever-after. I like the last part in the future glimpse anyway. How can he court her when he knows he'll get her?

Me: It's a secret! Sorry! All I can say is what Charlotte saw will not be exactly what's going to happen in the future. Hermes's life will go upside down soon! And, oh, there's a high possibility that unexpected things will happen in the sequel.

Dinesh: Stop criticizing her!

Nandhene: I'm clearing my doubts! I'm writing a romance story too.

Me: R&R everyone!