Chapter 10

I own nothing!

We had been riding in Paul's car for hours and were now out of gas.

In the middle of Arizona.

And because only Souls could get gas, that meant that Nico and I had to get it.

'fun.' said Nico.

This isn't fun!

'it's sarcasm idiot.'

Oh.

I'm not good with sarcasm .

'The gas station's right ahead. Look relieved.' Nico told me.

I easily molded our face into a relieved expression. It was easy because I was relieved.

We entered and bumped into a girl with golden hair. She looked really young.

"Hi, I'm Eclipse. What's your name?" I asked in a friendly tone. Nico was trying to get me back on task.

'We need to get what we need and get out.'

She looked unsettled by my question.

"My name is Wanda." she finally answered.

Nico wrestled control from my metaphorical hands. "Excuse me w-I need to get some gas for our car. It ran out a quarter of a mile away."

Nico pushed by her. Rudely! Was he trying to blow our cover! Souls aren't rude to others Souls! Free humans scare us! Isn't it easy? You only have to be nice!

'Well we're in a hurry. We need to find Wanderer, not talk to random Souls!'

I managed control again. "Hey Wanda I'm sorry I'm just in a bad mood. I had to walk this while way for gas. And Wanda." I turned us to face her. "Do you know where I can find a Soul named Wanderer? She's supposed to be around here. In the desert area. Could you help me that much? I just need di-!" she cover our mouth and looked to make sure no one was watching.

She looked at us with hard eyes and hissed. "What do want with Wanderer?" she asked in a low voice.

"Me and friends need a place to stay." I quietly stuttered. "Can you take us to her?" I asked.

She nodded hesitantly. She glanced down at our clothes. She pushed outside and made us promise to stay there.

She reentered the store leaving us alone.

I pulled out Percy's mom's cellphone and dialed Paul's phone. Percy had his stepdad's phone. "Percy, a Soul Has agreed to take us to Wanderer. Oh and coming back, got to go." I pocketed the cellphone. It was for emergencies only.

Wanda was back with some strong looking guy in sunglasses. They had the gas we needed and other necessities like food and water.

Wanda introduced us to Ian. Ian had to be her boyfriend. If not her husband.

"Take us to your car please." Wanda commanded. And we walked for 5 minutes getting to Paul's car.

Wanda them introduced herself to Percy and Jason. "Hello, my name is Wanda. What are yours'?"

Percy quickly became Riptide and Jason became Jake.

'way to name yourself after your sword Percy.' said Nico sarcastically.

"Do you'll take us to Wanderer? Right?" Percy asked Wanda.

"Yes but we must blindfold all of you and let me drive." Wanda replied.

We all shrugged. "Why not? It's obviously a secret." Jason said.

And that's how we ended up in blindfolds in the back of Paul's car.

When Wanda took off our blindfolds Percy and Jason closed their eyes. They couldn't even look at anyone.

"Hey Wanda? Where's Wanderer?" Nico asked taking control. We needed a cover story and Nico was way better at lying than I am.

Wanda looked at us and said, "I am Wanderer. Why are you here? Are you Seekers?"

'Okay mind, blown.'

Mine too.

Percy took charge. He took off his sunglasses and spoke up "Okay my name is Percy Jackson, this is my half cousin, Jason Grace, and my other half cousin Nico di Angelo, and Eclipse the Soul. We're trying to save a girl named Hazel from the Souls or our huge camp of uncontrolled humans get captured. We haven't been attacked yet so Hazel is still in her head somewhere. Will you help a group of free humans survive?"

Good speech.

'He's good at rallying the troops of camp. He's counselor of the Poseidon cabin, Hero of Olympus, Praetor of the Roman Legion, etc. he's very good with speeches.'

Wanda answered. "No."

What how can she say 'no'? I just saw like fifty people here! And they didn't have Souls in them! Free humans!

Back up! Bigger numbers! Help!

We could help them! We need their help! Come on a huge secret is at stake! Kids with powers! Come on we could totally help in some way!

Short again! Why can't I write long chapters for this story? Well I still hope you enjoyed it.

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